September 21st 2025

 

New Beginnings

This is the day the Lord has made—I will rejoice and be glad in it!”

(Psalm 118:24.)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness"

(Lamentations 3:22-23)

 

The service will begin at 10:00am

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Notices for Sunday 21st September 2025

Trinity 14

Today:

Coates Harvest and Patronal Festival at 9.30am led by Liz Collins

Kemble Source Creationtide service at 10am led by Juliette Jago

Poole Keynes Morning Prayer at 10am led by Karen Czapiewski

Frampton Mansell Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Rodmarton Morning Prayer at 11am led by the wardens

Somerford Keynes Harvest Service at 11am led by Rev’d. Dr. Steve Bullock

 

This week:

Monday 22nd September             

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

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).

Friday, 26th September

Funeral service for Rev’d. David Austin - Friday 26th September at 2pm at All Saints Church, Somerford Keynes. This will be followed by tea and cake/refreshments at The Bakers Arms, Somerford Keynes.

Please note, a larger Service of Thanksgiving will also be held in the coming months to celebrate David's life. Details to follow.

RSVP 07791 182724 or littlejo@mc-h.co.uk

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. 

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 at 8pm.

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

 

Next Week: Sunday, 21st September

Tarlton Holy Communion BCP at 8am led by Fr. Julian Wilson

Frampton Mansell Combined Benefice Service at 10am led by the team

Rodmarton Evening Prayer at 6pm led by the wardens

 

Dates for the diary:

Friday, 3rd October

Macmillan Coffee Morning at 33, West Hay Grove, Kemble. 10am-12noon.

Friday 17th- Saturday 19th October

24 hours of prayer in the Upper Room at Kemble House from midday on 17th October to midday on 18th 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.

 

Sunday, 2nd 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.

 

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

 

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

We’ve got plenty of:

Baked beans, tuna, custard, chickpeas, kidney beans, pasta, wet dog food, incontinence pads.

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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