Bowland Benefice
Pews News
5 November 2023
All Saints’ Day
Collect
Almighty God,
you have knit together your elect
in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord:
grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living
that we may come to those inexpressible joys
that you have prepared for those
who truly love you;
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
Sunday
5 November
10.30am Family Service in Upton Snodsbury
11.00am Holy Communion in Peopleton
11.00am Confirmation Service in Fladbury
4.00pm All Age Family Service in Broughton Hackett
6.00pm Evensong in White Ladies Aston
Tuesday
7 November 7.00pm White Ladies Aston PCC meeting
Friday
10 November 7.30pm Film Night in The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston
Sunday
12 November
Remembrance Sunday 10.30am Act of Remembrance in Peopleton
10.45am Act of Remembrance and Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury
10.45am Act of Remembrance in White Ladies Aston

We send prayers and best wishes to Ellie McGhee and Anthea Buckthorp, both from Peopleton who are to be confirmed by Bishop John in Fladbury this Sunday.

We wish Revd Claire and Tim a happy holiday and a well-deserved rest after their recent house move.
I am available over the next couple of weeks so please do ring (01386 860389) or email ([email protected]) if you have a problem and I will do my best to help……….Carole
Prayer for the Week as we see the horror and hatred in our world
Lord Christ,
we are strangers and pilgrims on the earth, disconcerted by the world’s violence and sorrow: Wherever we are on this day’s journey
breathe on us your gentle Spirit
that we may be oases of quiet and refreshment bringing to your uneasy world
reconciliation and peace. Amen.
(Common Order, Church of Scotland)

A message from Gill Creed in Peopleton……
The clocks have changed and winter is drawing on. Please support Peopleton’s collection for St Paul’s Hostel Worcester. Items can be brought to St Nicholas Church, Peopleton either before or preferably on 26th November. (To be left at the back of the Church). The hostel has 40 beds for men and 5 for women.
They can always do with the following:-
Single bedding, sheets, quilts, quilt covers, pillows, towels and toiletries.
I will then transport the items to the hostel. If anyone wants to contact me I am on 07583 276702.
Thank you…….Gill.

A plea for the local food banks. Items of food, toiletry and cleaning materials etc can be left in the collection box in St Nicholas Church, in the Pantry in Peopleton or in most supermarkets. Please do help – the need is urgent.

Reflections on Morogoro – Tanzania
Revd Katryn from the Bredon Hill Group will be offering reflections aided by slides on her recent diocesan led visit to Morogoro in Tanzania, on Wednesday 15 November at 7.00pm at Ashton Free Church, Ashton under Hill. All are welcome.

Retirement of Archdeacon Robert Jones –
final service 4.00pm
19 November in Worcester Cathedral
There is still time to contribute to Robert’s leaving gift by making a donation to The Worcester Diocesan Board of Finance, Lloyds bank, The Cross, Worcester. Sort code 30 99 90: account number 02974040 with the reference ROBJ COLLECTION

An enjoyable date for your diary!
Please join us for
Christmas Cheer
An evening of delights
On Thursday 14 December 2023
at All Saints Church, Spetchley Park at 7.00pm
There will be a raffle and a retiring collection for the Churches Conservation Trust to raise funds for the upkeep of the church.
Everyone is welcome!