August 31st 2025

 

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." 

Matthew 11:28

 

"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." 

Psalm 23:2

 

 

The service will begin at 10:00am

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Notices for Sunday 31st August 2025

Trinity 11

 

Today:

Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Mark Wilton and Colin Rank

Kemble Holy Communion at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by the wardens

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

 

This week:

Monday 1st September                        

Little Fishes will resume next Monday (8th). For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.

Tuesday 2nd September

Said Holy Communion at Woodstock, Frampton Mansell, 11am. The service will be followed by coffee and a natter. Come for either or both. For a lift or more information, contact Pepita or Paul on 760211.

 

Prayer:

Next Zoom Prayer Meeting: Tuesday 8:30 – 9:00 am

Next Zoom Night Prayer (Compline) 9:00 pm: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (via the website)

Time Out : Tuesdays during term time for men and women roughly 25-50 (alternating). 8-9.30pm in Kemble or online. Time Out meetings are now paused for the summer holidays and will resume w/c 8th September. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information.

No Kemble House Worship Hour or Home Group. Will resume mid-September.

Zoom Home Group: Thursdays 7:30pm. Join via our website link or speak to Liz Collins.

 

Next Week: Sunday, 7th September

Kemble Morning Prayer with Baptism at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Tom Barrow and Colin Rank

Frampton Mansell Holy Communion at 11am led by Revd. Pepita Walker

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Karen Czapiewski

 

Dates for the diary:

 

Monday 1st to Sunday 7th September

International week of prayer. Do feel free to visit the prayer room at Kemble House at often as you wish. Jill will create a sign-up sheet as for the 24 hour of prayer sessions.

Sunday 7th September

Birthday celebration from Revd. Pepita Walker at Frampton Mansell village hall. Drop in any time between 2.30-4.30pm and join the Walkers for a cuppa and cake to help celebrate a ‘certain’ birthday!

Friday 19th September

‘A Morning of Sustainable Church Flowers’, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Fairford. Flower arranging demonstrations, a talk about ‘Flowers from the Farm’, ideas for harvest and winter, tea, coffee and cake. Tickets £6 each (cash on the day). Bookings: Rosemary Bailey mearjrb@aol.com

Tuesday 23rd September

Thameshead Ladies Connection: ‘Journeys of Faith with Kate Bridges’. Kate will share stories and anecdotes from her travels and cruises… how God uses her to spread His love and light as she journeys. Kindly hosted by Aileen Shaw at The Spinney, Sapperton, GL7 6LJ. Drinks and nibbles prior to Kate’s talk. 7.15-9pm. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Lucinda Turner (07881 825895), Julie Allen (07704 892029) or Aileen Shaw (07807 199602).

Saturday, 27th September

Food, fellowship and creative faith. Join Liz Collins from 9am – 12noon for a simple breakfast, a time of sharing and enjoying each other’s company and a time of creative faith/prayer. 33 West Hay Grove, Kemble. Please contact Liz on 07774 104990 to book a place. £5 to cover the cost of materials.

 

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

 

Current urgent needs

  • Tinned vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, mushrooms)
  • Tinned soup
  • Long-life puddings (sponge puddings, Angel Delight, jelly pots)
  • Snack foods (e.g. cereal bars, chocolate biscuit bars)
  • Wet and dry cat food
  • Size 5, 6 and 7 nappies and nappy pants
  • Laundry detergent
  • Multi purpose cleaning spray
  • Toilet cleaner (no bleach)
  • Washing up liquid
  • Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
  • Dry dog food
  • Instant coffee
  • Long-life juice
  • Shower gel and shampoo
  • Toilet roll
  • Tinned fruit
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Tins of ham, curry, chicken in white sauce, chilli con carne

Places to find/drop off food

  • Tesco Extra – Kingsmeadow, Cirencester
  • Waitrose & Partners - Sheep Street, Cirencester
  • Tesco Superstore - London Road, Tetbury

OR – bring to Kemble Church

 

 

 

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