Bowland Benefice Pews News – 1 March 2026 2 nd Sunday of Lent - Collect Almighty God, by the prayer and discipline of Lent may we enter into the mystery of Christ’s sufferings, and by following in his Way come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This week in the Benefice Sunday 1 March 10.30am Family Service in Upton Snodsbury 11.00am Holy Communion in Peopleton 6.00pm Evensong in White Ladies Aston Wednesday 4 March 2.30pm Lent Group meets in The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston Friday 6 March 2.00pm World Day of Prayer in Pershore Baptist Church Sunday 8 March 3 rd Sunday of Lent 10.30am Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury 10.30am An early celebration for Mothering Sunday in White Ladies Aston Please welcome Revd Rob Farmer to Peopleton for the Communion Service this morning. The second Lent Group Meeting is next Wednesday. Everyone will be made very welcome. Please do go along even if you are unable to attend all the sessions. Each week begins with coffee and cake! Sunday is also, for many amongst us, a celebration of the life and witness of St David. Here follows a short, special Church of England Collect focusing on his role as a light in the world, God our Father, you called us out of darkness into your marvellous light and you gave us your servant David to shine as a light in the world: shine in our hearts and enable us to proclaim your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  To continue the simple and short meditations about prayer for Lent - here are two more. Third of ten thoughts during Lent about ‘praying’ Food banks provide lifelines to hundreds of families. When you next go to your favourite supermarket, think of those with too little to eat. With a prayer in your heart, why not purchase and donate some urgently needed items to our local food bank? Send out your love today. Fourth of ten thoughts during Lent about ‘praying’ It’s good to know that someone is thinking about you and wishing you well. Why not return the favour? Just slow your busy life for a moment, relax and think of that person, wishing them well and wishing all life’s blessings on them. The Local Food Banks need donations! Donations of tinned potatoes, peanut butter, stock cubes, ketchup, cooking oil, instant mash, nappies, cleaning materials and toiletries are urgently required. Or why not donate a supermarket gift card? With Easter coming, gifts of Easter eggs and chocolate will also be very welcome. Collection boxes in Peopleton shop, the Church and most Supermarkets. A prayer for the coming week Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low - that we may rejoice in your comfort, knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Another thought for the week Worry is a conversation you have with yourself about the things you can’t change. Prayer is a conversation you have with God about the things HE can change. World Day of Prayer this Friday afternoon, 6 March at 2.00pm in Pershore Baptist Church What used to be called Women’s World Day of Prayer is now known as The World Day of Prayer. This is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women, welcoming you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This year’s service has been organised by Christian women in Nigeria based on Matthew 11: 28-30, the theme being ‘I will give you rest – come!’ Everyone is very welcome to the service.