Pastrow Family Grapevine
Printed Saturday 25th of July 2026, 10:23pm
Services are avaiable from –
Winchester Catherdral – Winchester Cathedral | The Cathedral Channel (winchester-cathedral.org.uk)
Church of England – Welcome to the Church of England’s official website | The Church of England
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Blessings for the summer weather, warmer temperatures in which to give thanks and praise to God for everything we have. Trust in him and we will receive the riches of heaven.
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Friday 18th
1.30 – 3.30 pm Cosy Café – Charlton
Sunday 26th
10 am Holy Communion – Penton & Smannell
10 am Holy Communion – Hatherden, – Cancelled
10 am Morning Worship – Charlton, Vernham & Hurstbourne
10.30 am Morning Worship – Weyhill
3.30 pm PFG4 Fun & Faith – Charlton
6.30 pm Encounters with Jesus – Charlton
Wednesday 29th
10 am Holy Communion – Tangley
Saturday 1st August
10 am Julian Prayer Meeting – Hatherden
Sunday 2nd August
10 am Pastrow Family Gathering – Charlton
4 pm Said Holy Communion – Vernham Dean
The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Genesis 29 15 – 28
Psalm 105, 1 – 11, 45b
Romans 8 26 – end
Matthew 13 31 – 33, 44 – 52
The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Genesis 32 22 – 31
Psalm 17 1 – 7, 16
Romans 9 1 – 5
Matthew 14 13 – 21
All the children and grown ups attending the Holiday Club next week, may all have an enlightening time and get to know Him more
All staff and children as they finish school for this academic year, may they all look back with fondness and forward to new chapters
Our government under new leadership may they all work together and bring good to all on an everyday level.
For the 26th July
Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Penton open during daylight hours
Hatherden 8 am – 4 pm daily
Tangley 9 am – 4 pm daily
Hurstbourne Tarrant 9.30 am – dusk
Vernham Dean 10 am – 4 pm – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Weyhill – 8 am – 4 pm Daily
Smannell – 9 am – 4 pm Daily
By Tammy King
Which one are you?
Nehemiah had it on his heart to rebuild the walls of his beloved city. He obtained leave from the king along with letters supporting his project and the provision of timber from the king’s forests. Obviously, he could not do this job alone so having seen for himself the state of the walls he tells the priests, the nobles, the officials and the people of his plan. They said ‘Let us start building’ and each person begins rebuilding their area.
But there are those who oppose the work, they begin by mocking and ridiculing them but it’s not long before they become angry as they see the work progressing; ‘What are these feeble people doing? Will they restore things? They will never build anything from this heap of stones that fire has destroyed!’ The people building become discouraged, but Nehemiah prays and encourages the people and they keep building.
The opposition steps up, becoming even more angry and they decide to attack the city and the people building. Again, Nehemiah prays and they decide to set a guard, but the people are discouraged. The work is hard, they are tired and now their enemies are threatening to attack them. Nehemiah tells the leaders and the people ‘Do not be afraid of our enemies. Remember that our Lord God is great and powerful.’ They are encouraged and the work continues but the people work with weapons in their hands ready to defend any area that is attacked.
The opposition threaten Nehemiah himself, but their plans fail and the wall is completed in 52 days. Everyone knew that God had helped them to finish this great work. (Nehemiah 1-6)
Nehemiah’s message of prayer, planning and perseverance are just as required today as we build our church, but who are you in this? Are you in the group that mocks and tries to discourage those who have plans for mission and ministry? Are you tired and disillusioned and feel there is no point in trying? Are you willing to pray and encourage those who will do the work? Are you prepared to work in your area and do whatever God puts on your heart? For our church to grow we need everyone working together, using their gifts given to them by God, discerning where they should be and encouraging one another.
Kerry-Ann Taylor & Joe Driscoll
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What is a Healing Ministry?
Matthew’s gospel gives us a summary of Jesus’ ministry which is ‘preaching the Good News of the Kingdom and healing every sickness and disease among the people.’ The church, throughout its history, has been entrusted with a mandate for bringing this healing to people and communities. Here in Pastrow we have for some time been training a group of people to exercise this Healing Ministry.
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If anyone has any wool ball ends, and would like to donate to the Holiday club we would be grateful, please pass to Ann or Jude,
We have signed up to raise funds through Easyfundraising. If you shop online go through Easyfundraising, support Pastrow Family and we will raise funds with no cost to you, we can then use this to support all our projects in the Parish. Click on the link to sign up and shop online as normal. Thank you. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=396305&invite=nit1v2&referral-campaign=c2s&utm_campaign=web-referral
Weekly –
Tuesday – 9.30 – 11.30 am Pop in & Play – Hurstbourne Tarrant Community Centre (term time only)
Wednesday – 10 am Holy Communion – Tangley
August Dates
Sat 1st – Julian Meeting – Hatherden
Fri 14th – Cosy Café – Charlton
Sun 16th – PFG4 All Family Service and Church BBQ
Fri 28th – Cosy Café – Charlton
Also, various Home Groups meet weekly, if you would like more details, please contact Jude
The Grapevine reaches over 400 people weekly, to advertise your event or special service pass the details to Jude on eventsadmin@pastrowfamily.org.uk also email to join our mailing list for all the latest news.
Pastrow Family Prayers – A monthly sheet with prayers & thoughts for the coming month, if you would like to sign up, please email eventsadmin@pastrowfamily.org.uk
The Parish Giving Scheme
A great way to regularly support you home parish church, join at Home – Parish Giving Scheme paper applications can be obtained from Jude please call 07999 352585
A Grace Ministry for Moses-Like Generation in Uganda.
Would you like to commit to supporting very needy orphans in South West Uganda (South Ruwenzori – next to the border with Congo (DRC))? There is a huge number of orphaned and needy children in this area. We are supporting 30 young people by paying their school fees and other related costs. St Thomas’s Charlton are contributing £50 a month and a number of individuals also give regularly. The founder and head of this ministry is Rev William Musisi Muhindo, a good friend of Ian Smale’s and an inspiring Christian and church leader in the South Ruwenzori diocese. If you would like to know more please contact Ian on revian@pastrowfamily.org.uk
Facebook
Like our public page and we will invite you to the closed group where all the latest information is posted for the Pastrow Family. Pastrow Family | Facebook everything will be on the Grapevine as well.
Norman Seddon-Brown (24th)
Our Prayers for those known to us personally.
