St Nicholas, Peopleton

Bowland Benefice Pews News 14 September 2025 Collect for 13 th Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. This week in the Benefice Saturday 13 September All Day Ride and Stride event organised by Worcestershire & Dudley Historic Churches Trust Sunday 14 September 10.30am Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury 10.30am Family Service in White Ladies Aston Monday 15 September 12 noon Village Lunch in The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston Friday 19 September 7.30pm Talk on Pershore Community Wetlands in The Parish Room Saturday 20 September 6.30pm Quiz with Fish and Chips Supper in Village Hall, Upton Snodsbury Sunday 21 September Trinity 14 10.30am Benefice Holy Communion in Upton Snodsbury Monday 22 September 2.30pm Thanksgiving Service for Ian Winnard in Peopleton RIP Information regarding these events appears later in The Pews News. Once again we welcome Revd Alma Organ accompanied by her husband Robin, to Upton Snodsbury to lead the worship and Benefice Eucharist in St Kenelm’s Church this morning. The Light of God surrounds us, The Love of God enfolds us, The Power of God protects us, The Presence of God watches over us, Wherever we are – God is. A thought for the week ahead Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3: 5 & 6) Things going on! This Saturday, 13 September is the annual Ride and Stride event which takes place across the whole of the country on the second Saturday in September. This fundraiser, organised by the Historic Churches Trust – for us by the Worcestershire and Dudley Historic Church Trust, raises money both for the Trust and local churches. Once again Helen Bennett has checked her bike over, will don her cycling gear and ride on behalf of St Kenelm’s Church. There is still time to join her on her journey or sponsor her. Please do support Helen – she would love to hear from you as she will be raising much needed funds for St Kenelm church. Email [email protected] or phone 01905 381490. On Monday 15 September at 12 noon in The Parish Room, White Ladies Aston a 2-course Village Lunch with tea/coffee will be served at a cost of £5. Booking is essential by ringing Margaret Haywood on 01905 345371 or by emailing [email protected] On Friday 19 September at 7.30pm there will be a talk in The Parish Room on Pershore’s Community Wetlands. The cost will be £5 to include a free raffle. On Saturday 20 September at 6.30pm in Upton Snodsbury Village Hall a Quiz Evening with a Fish and Chips Supper will take place. Teams of up to 6 people will be welcome. Please bring your own liquid refreshments! Funds raised will be in support of St Kenelm’s Church. For more information and to book a seat please ring Helen on 01905 381490 or Sally on 0792 99435 Please do let me have any information about forthcoming events to include in The Pews News by ringing me on 01386 860389 or emailing [email protected] Prayers for the week Lord, you know how busy we must be this week. If we forget you, please do not forget us. For Christ’s sake. Amen. Open our eyes, Lord, to your gifts and rekindle our desire to use them joyfully in your service, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.