October 19th 2025

Creationtide & Harvest

[Jesus said:] ‘No one can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth. ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you— you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, “What will we eat?” or “What will we drink?” or “What will we wear?” For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.'

Matthew 6.24-33 24

The service will begin at 10:00am

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Today:

Coates Morning Prayer at 9.30am led by Tom Barrow and Martin Kingston

Kemble Morning Source (streamed) at 10am led by the team

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

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Somerford Keynes Morning Prayer at 11am led by Liz Collins

This week:

Monday 20^th October

Little Fishes, Kemble Village Hall from 2-4pm. For all babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. Toys, singing, craft activities and refreshments.

Friday 24^th- Saturday 25^th October

24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room at Kemble House from midday on 24^th October to midday on 25^th October. To sign up for a period of prayer, please visit https://www.thamesheadchurches.org.uk/all-together/prayer/24-hour-prayer/

Please contact Jill Kingston for access details.

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. Please speak to Matt or Cadie Aspray for more information.

Kemble House Home Group, Wednesday 8pm. Please contact Jill Kingston for further information.

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

Thameshead Prayer Diary

There are a few copies of the diary in each church each month, but the easiest way to join prayer with and for our community is to join the WhatsApp group. If you would like to have a prayer sent to you each morning, please contact Liz on 07774 104990.

Next Week: Sunday, 26^th October

Tarlton Holy Communion (BCP) at 8am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Rodmarton Combined Benefice Service at 10am led by Revd. Dr. Steve Bullock

Rodmarton Evening Prayer at 6pm led by the wardens

Dates for the diary:

Sunday, 2^nd November

Following Halloween (or All Hallow’s Eve) on 31 October and All Saints’ Day on 1 November, All Souls’ Day is an opportunity to remember loved ones who have passed away. St. Matthews is holding an All Saints and All Souls service at 3pm on Sunday 2 November.   If you would like to have someone remembered we would love to welcome you to the service. Alternatively you can give the name of the person you would like to be remembered to Heather Wheatley Smith (01285 770829) who will ensure that their name is one of those read out during the service.

All Souls’ Day service, All Saints, Kemble, 10am. At this service, the church will be supporting Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS). It has been donating to this charity for over 25 years, and if you feel able to give, GDASS would welcome toys, toiletries, prepaid store cards and cash. If you have any questions, please contact Judith: judithcutler@gmail.co

Tuesday, 25^th November

Thameshead Ladies Connection (TLC) at Kemble Lodge, Kemble, GL7 6AD from 7.15-9pm.  ‘Flowers and Faith’ with Beth Bruce-Gardner. Beth will be sharing her passion for sustainable floristry, including a Christmas table decoration demonstration. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Please RSVP to Toto Walls (07989 301120), Aileen Shaw (07807 199602) or Julie Allen (07704 892029).

Sunday, 30^th November

Sunday, 7^th December

Wild and Messy Church at Poole Keynes Village Hall, 2pm. Fun, games, refreshments and worship for everyone. Please contact Liz Collins for further details e.collins@farming.co.uk / 07774 104990.

Lee Abbey Visit 2026

“On the spectacular North Devon coast in Exmoor National Park, Lee Abbey Devon is home to a Christian Community. A stay at Lee Abbey Devon is more than a Christian retreat or holiday; it is an opportunity to encounter Jesus through worship, teaching, ministry and Community which we pray will transform your life, relationships, community, environment and world” (Taken from the Lee Abbey website.)

As a Benefice we have enjoyed several visits to Lee Abbey. We hope to return in June 2026 ( 26 – 28^th).

If you would like to join us, please can you let us know ASAP so that we can book our places  - we can get a discount for group bookings.

If you would like more information, please speak to Liz or George Collins.

Calling all knitters!

The Thameshead Benefice are looking for knitters to help create a host of Christmas angels. Pattern and wool provided. Please contact Liz e.collins@farming.co.uk

Cirencester Food Bank – current urgent needs

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