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Dear All

I hope this finds you keeping well as I know we are now in cold and flu season!

This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, a poignant day of all of us, especially those who have been or are currently serving in the armed forces.My ministry has taken me to places where this annual observation has particular significance because of active military bases near by in Plymouth, Devonport, Yeovil and here in Marnhull and it is always a privilege to lead services, as well as pastorally recognise the personal cost of war.

We will remember not just with gratitude and humility, but with the commission from God to be workers and pray-ers for peace-the sort of peace that includes the absence of war, but is far more than that- the peace of God that goes way beyond our understanding and challenges what we do with my fear and anger every day.

Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” John 14:27

What is this peace that Jesus gives? Brother Roger, the founder of the post-war ecumenical community at Taize, France wrote:

This peace that Jesus gives … is first of all an inner peace, a peace of the heart. This peace enables us to look at the world with hope, even though it is often torn apart by violence and conflicts.This peace from God also supports us so that we can contribute, quite humbly, to building peace in those places where it is jeopardised.

As we remember and give thanks for all those who lost their lives to defend us and for those who continue to serve in the armed forces today, we are reminded that we are all called to work for peace at home, at work, in all aspects of life. And this won’t always be comfortable or easy. But as we allow the love of God to soak into our lives, so may the fruit of peace will grow from the inside out.

A prayer for peacemakers

Lord, you know that

History can inspire or trap us.

Walls can protect or divide us.

Words can encourage or inflame us.

Power can free or destroy us.

Touch can comfort or violate us.

Peace can be shared or withheld.

Gracious God, on this day,

when we remember past and present conflicts,

we pray for the divided peoples of the world,

that leaders, governments and each one of us

may use our resources,

our opportunities and our lives

in the service of reconciliation,

for the sake of future generations

and to the glory of your name.

Amen.

[taken and adjusted from rootsontheweb]

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Job 19:23-27

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-end

Luke 20:27-38

THIS WEEK

Sun 9th Nov Remembrance Sunday

8am Holy Communion

10am Parish Communion- with 2 minute silence

3pm Royal British Legion Village Remembrance Service with Gillingham Silver Band. Gathering for procession at 2.45pm at Butts Close, New Street and followed by refreshments at the Legion Hall, Sodom Lane.

Tues 11th Nov

11am Village Armistice Service at the War Memorial

Weds 12th

9am Parish Prayer

10.30am School Worship

Fri 14th Nov

12pm-12.30pm Churches Together Village Prayer at Our Lady’s RC Church. All welcome.

NEXT WEEK

Sun 16th Nov

8am Holy Communion

10am All Age Worship

Weds 19th

9am Parish Prayer

10.30am School Worship

Thurs 20th

2.30pm Thanksgiving Service for Micheal Espley

Saturday 22nd Nov Gift Day

9am-4.30pm Church open to receive gifts from the village

10am-12.30pm Christmas Floral Workshop with Sandy Milne, Chair of Sturminster Newton Floral Group. For beginners and learners. £5pp.For more details/to book contact Revd Gaenor

Weds 26th

10am-12pm St. Gregs’ Coffee Morning hosted by Olivia Chapman to be held at the Legion Hall, Sodom Lane. All welcome. Suggested donation £2.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun 30th Advent Sunday

10am Service of the Word with Baptism

4pm Churches Together Advent Service. All welcome.

Weds 3rd December

11am Monthly Holy Communion

7pm PCC meeting at The Rectory

Fri 5th Dec

7.30pm Marnhull Community Choir Christmas Concert. Tickets available from local stores.

OTHER NEWS

A great big THANK YOU to Gordon for coordinating this year’s Music Season! Such a wonderful variety of music and styles- which has also raised over £1400 towards church funds.We look forward to more concerts in 2026!
St Gregory’s School volunteers needed! Monday 15th Dec Carol Service in church serving refreshments at 5.30pm for 6pm and Thursday 18th Dec Christmas Experience Day in school 9am-3pm. Please contact Sharon Martin 821009 if you can help.
Christmas Parcels 2025 There will be a box in church for your donations of small festive gifts for the elderly and isolated in our community which will be gathered and distributed locally w/b 20th December. Thank you in advance!
If you are hard of hearing, we recommend you sit in the main nave towards the chancel, where our sound system is the most effective.

PRAYERS

Please pray for all UK service personnel currently serving across the world- for strength and peace
Pray for all veterans of war- for healing and compassion from others
Pray for our and all church Services of Remembrance – that Christ, the Prince of Peace may be made known
Please pray for all in or from our parish who are currently ill in body, mind or spirit- for healing and wholeness

Every blessing

Gaenor

CONTACT US

Rector Revd Gaenor Hockey

01258 821605 [email protected]

Licensed Lay Minister Judith Male

07852 780517 [email protected]

Churchwarden Barrie Jenks

01258 821604 [email protected]

Organist & Music Season Gordon Amery

07817 379006 [email protected]

Singing Group Louise Cousins