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Pew News for w/b Sunday 14th September Holy Cross Day

Dear All

I hope this finds you keeping well.

This Sunday is Holy Cross Day when we specifically remember and give thanks for what the cross of Christ means for us and for the world- the forgiveness, love and mercy of God for our life, hope and peace- not just in our lifetime but for eternity.

I invite you to spend some time this week, to read this prayer quietly and slowly and give thanks to God.

Jesus, Saviour of the world,

come to us in your mercy:

we look to you to save and help us.

By your cross and your life laid down,

you set your people free:

we look to you to save and help us.

When they were ready to perish, you saved your disciples:

we look to you to come to our help.

In the greatness of your mercy, loose us from our chains,

forgive the sins of all your people.

Make yourself known as our Saviour and mighty deliverer;

save us and help us that we may praise you.

Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus:

hear our prayer and be with us always.

And when you come in your glory:

make us to be one with you

and to share the life of your kingdom.

Taken from Common Worship: Prayer during the day Friday

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Numbers 21: 4-9

Philippians 2: 6-11

Gospel: John 3: 13-17

THIS WEEK

Sunday 14th September Holy Cross Day

8am Holy Communion (traditional language)

10am Parish Communion- followed by coffee

Weds 17th

9am Parish Prayer

10.30am School Worship

Thurs 18th

7pm Deanery Synod meeting at Christchurch, East Stour. All welcome.

Fri 19th Sept

10am-2.30pm Summer Quiet Day with a focus on Psalms- led by Revd Gaenor at the Rectory/garden (or in church if wet).To book a place email/phone Revd Gaenor- minimum 4 people.

NEXT WEEK

Sun 21^st Sept Matthew, Apostle

8am Holy Communion (traditional language)

10am All Age Worship – followed by coffee

3pm Autumn Concert 3: David Bednall- Renowned organist and choral composer.Free admission/donations welcome. Contact Gordon for more details.

Mon 22^nd Sept

11am Funeral of Arthur Duddridge- followed by refreshments for all, in church

7pm Autumn Concert 4: Salisbury Cathedral Choir -Girls’ choir with lay vicars. Free admission/donations welcome.

Weds 24th

9am Parish Prayer

10.30am School Worship

Sat 27th

9-11am Churchyard and church working party. All welcome. Bacon rolls and coffee provided.

LOOKING AHEAD

Weds 1st October

11am Monthly Holy Communion

Sat 4th October

9am- 4pm HARVEST FESTIVAL & ANNUAL GIFT DAY concluding with-

4pm Pet Blessing Service (St Francis) in the churchyard. All creatures welcome!

Sun 5th Oct

Harvest Festival-please bring Food Bank donations

Wednesday 15th Oct

12.30pm-3pm Village Harvest Lunch hosted by Churches Together in Marnhull. At the Methodist Hall. Tickets via Nick Lalor. £5pp. All money raised to go to Christians Against Poverty, Gillingham.

OTHER NEWS

Did you know that you can now listen again to Sunday’s hymns and music on our website’s Sunday page– as well as read the intercessions and Pew News? Ideal if you are away!Thank you to Ros for setting this up.
The new welcome corner (having been blessed recently!) is still being developed for visitors- if you have any interesting information on the history of St Gregs or Marnhull history preferably on A4 please let Revd Gaenor know.
We still have a few vacancies on the PCC this church year which would be great to fill. If you would like to know more please speak to Chris Langhelt [email protected]
All consultation papers in hard copy for Marnhull Neighbourhood Plan 2024-2038 are available in church for everyone to read and respond to this Friday September 19th.

PRAYERS

We give thanks for the cross of Christ- to be for the whole world our forgiveness, life, hope and peace
Pray for our Deanery Synod gathering this Thursday- and for Miriam and Sharon our lay representatives
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]

Part time: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday

Licensed Lay Minister Judith Male

07852 780517 [email protected]

Churchwarden Barrie Jenks

01258 821604 [email protected]

Organist and Music Season Gordon Amery

07817 379006 [email protected]