Bowland Benefice
Pews News 25 June 2023
3rd Sunday after Trinity

Collect
Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your

service,

that we and all creation may be brought
to the glorious liberty of the children of God;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
This week in the Benefice
Saturday
24 June

9.30am Big Breakfast at Jim
Crow Corner,
Peopleton
2.00pm White Ladies Aston
Fete at Redfern
House

Sunday
25 June

9.30am Holy Communion in
White Ladies Aston
10.30am Songs of Praise in
Upton Snodsbury
11.00am Holy Communion in
Peopleton

Sunday
2 July
4 th Sunday
after Trinity

10.30am Family Service in
Upton Snodsbury
11.00am Holy Communion in
Peopleton
6.00pm Evensong in White
Ladies Aston
Saturday 24 June is designated in the Church calendar
as the day to remember the birth of John the Baptist –
the patron saint of the church in White Ladies Aston.
What better way to mark the day than by holding a
traditional church fete with all the usual attractions.
White Ladies Aston’ Church Fete
Come along to Redfern House this Saturday - 24 June
where the Worcester Re-enactors will be opening the
afternoon’s proceedings. Come and enjoy all the
normal traditional attractions and visit the church
with its interesting photographic and archaeological

exhibitions.

On Sunday 25 June the Worcester Re-enactors will
return to the village from 10.30am to 4.00pm. They
will set up camp on the field in front of the church
and are extending a warm welcome to anyone who
would like to come along. A free event with a range
of activities. White Ladies Aston played a key role
during the English Civil War.

Message from Revd Claire:
If there isn’t a service at your Parish Church on a
Sunday, it is an opportunity to meet up with friends
in a different church in the Benefice and join them in
worship. You will be made very welcome!
Dates for your diary
Thursday 6 July at 7.30pm:
Pershore Abbey
Church Wardens’ Admission Service
Friday 7 July at 7.30pm:
The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston
Film Night – Showboat
Saturday 8 July at 2.30pm:
The grounds of Upton House, Upton Snodsbury
Annual Fete with all the usual attractions (and more!)
Everyone welcome to come along, enjoy a traditional
afternoon of fun and support St Kenelm’s church

Sunday 9 July at 6.00pm:
St John the Baptist, White Ladies Aston
Revd Claire Billington, Licensing Service followed by

refreshments
Friday 14 July at 7.00pm:
The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston
First Night of the Proms with Pimms
Friday 21 July at 7.00pm:
The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston
Music of the Mississippi Delta

Words, music & pictures with 2 course themed supper

Sunday 30 July at 2.00pm:
Grounds of Wolverton Hall, Peopleton
Garden Party. Swimming a possibility if weather

permits

Something to ponder during the coming week
Faith and certainty do not go together.
The man who is certain in his faith has lost it.
(Bob Jeffery former Dean of Worcester Cathedral)
Lord, increase my faith that I may embrace everything

that is your will.

Lord, increase my faith that the mountain of difficulty

may be removed.

Lord, increase my faith that I may never be impatient

or frustrated.

Lord, increase my faith that I may run to you in every

situation.

Lord, increase my faith that I may trust you in seeming

failure or defeat.

Lord, fill me with faith, hope and love, this day and

always. Amen.
and

a prayer for when life gets too busy:
Dear God, I am tired.
Give me rest,
renew my energy,
help me to face the day
and give me peace. Amen.