September 7th 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 7th September 2025

Trinity 12

 

Today:

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

 

This week:

Monday 8th 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.

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!

 

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, 14th September

 

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

Tarlton Harvest Holy Communion at 11am led by Fr. Julian Wilson

 

Dates for the diary:

Saturday, 13th September

Ride and stride: Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) is delighted to announce that Ride and Stride is back for 2025. For further information, see: https://gloucester.anglican.org/2025/ride-and-stride-is-back-for-2025/

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.

Friday, 3rd October

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

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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