Bowland Benefice
Pews New
19 November 2023
2nd Sunday before Advent

Collect
Almighty Father,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of all:
govern the hearts and minds of those in authority,
and bring the families of the nations,
divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin,
to be subject to his just and gentle rule;
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
19 November

10.30am Benefice Holy
Communion in
Upton Snodsbury

Monday
20 November

7.30pm Talk in the Parish
Room, White Ladies
Aston
(see below)

Wednesday
22 November

12.30pm Funeral service for
Josephine
Ragbourne in
Peopleton.
May she rest in
peace

Sunday
26 November
Christ the King

9.30am Holy Communion in
White Ladies Aston
10.30am Morning Prayer in
Upton Snodsbury
11.00am Holy Communion in
Peopleton
We welcome back Revd Claire today at the Benefice
Service of Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury and
hope that she and Tim have enjoyed a relaxing and

replenishing break.

On Monday 20 November, at 7.30pm, in The Parish
Room, White Ladies Aston, there will be an illustrated
talk……Bones and Bites….given by Andy Walker a
forensic odontologist. Cost £5.00. More information

from Margaret Haywood.
( [email protected] )
How pertinent the Collect for today is as we look
around our world. The alternative for today is also

very appropriate……
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know the peace of heaven
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please remember…….help and support needed!!
There will be a collection for St Paul’s Hostel
Worcester. Items can left at the back of St Nicholas
Church, Peopleton either before or preferably on 26th
November. St Paul’s Hostel has 40 beds for men and 5

for women.

The Hostel can always do with the following:- …..
Single bedding, sheets, quilts, quilt covers, pillows,

towels and toiletries.

Gill Creed will take the items to the hostel. For more
information please contact Gill by ringing 07583
276702. Thank you in advance for your concern.
A plea for the local food banks
An unpleasant thought for many, but it is only a very
few weeks until Christmas. A time for families to get
together, spend ‘down-time’ together and eat
together. Please help by providing everyday food and
Christmas treats for the local food banks. Items can be
left in the collection box in St Nicholas Church, in the
Pantry in Peopleton or in most supermarkets. Money

can also be donated on-line.
Please do help – the need is urgent.
St Kenelm’s annual Christmas Tree Festival takes
place during the weekend of 9 and 10 December.
Proceeds in support of the church.
A glittering array of trees has already been promised
but Church Warden Helen would love contributions
from the other churches in our Benefice. A great way
to demonstrate we are all working together for each
other. Please contact Helen on 01905 381490.
A couple of special diary dates in Advent
Quiet ways to prepare for Christmas
Holland House - Tuesday 12 December
Angels we have heard on high tell us to go out and

buy……

On this quiet day, led by our warden, we will spend
some time thinking and praying about our approach

to Christmas.

There will be an opportunity for gentle conversation,
resourcing ourselves for the onslaught of the
shopping spree, whilst encouraging the celebration of

the festival of the incarnation.
If you wish, you can bring your Christmas cards and
use some of the silence to write cards for friends and
family with whom you will connect this Christmas.
The day will start at 10.00am and conclude with carols in
the chapel at 3.00pm followed by tea and mince pies.

Cost £35.00.

To book or for more information please ring 01386 860330
or email [email protected]
St Nicholas, Peopleton – Wednesday 13 December
Delia Harding will lead a Candlelit Quiet Service in
church at 7.00pm as an antidote to all the hustle,
bustle and stress of Christmas preparations.
Everyone will be very welcome.