15th January

ST. MARY’S BURWELL &

ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH

Epiphany 2

15^th January 2012

WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICES

Readings: 1^st: Revelation 5:1-10

Gospel: John 1:43-51

8.00am Holy Communion (said, p.207): Burwell

Reader: Kim Todd

10.00am Parish Communion: Burwell

(see 3^rd Sunday service booklet)

Theme: Worthy is the Lamb

Reader: Janice Frankham

Intercessions: Paula Spalding

Hymns: 528, 14, 1072, 1024

The Share-a-Prayer: 2 people on hand to pray with you for your own or others’ needs/joys with a quiet place to wait in the chancel pews; or write a prayer request & place in box at

back of church

This Week:

Mon 7.30pm Bellringing Practice

7.30pm Prayer & Bible Study (610162 for venue)

Tue 7.30pm ‘Special Tuesday’ youth club - Guildhall

7.30pm Stewardship Group, at 12 The Paddocks

Wed 9.00am Prayer Meeting in Chancel

10.30am Holy Communion @ Ness Ct–all welcome.

7.30pm Start of week of Prayer for Christian

Unity – Talk at Trinity Church (see notices)

Thu 7.30pm PCC in Guildhall

Fri 5.15-6.45pm Junior Youth Cafe in Guildhall

7.00-9.00pm Senior Youth Cafe in Guildhall

7.00pm Choir Practice

Sat 12-2pm Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Lunch @ Mandeville Hall

Next Sunday 22/1 Epiphany 3

8.00am Holy Communion (said) : Burwell

10.30am Churches Together United Service at Baptist

Church : Burwell.

(No 10am service at St. Mary’s this week)

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS:

- for “Churches Together in Burwell” and for all we do together as Christian sisters and brothers in this village... socially, witnessing and worshipping.

- “In the one Spirit we were all baptised into one Body.” In this diocese, pray for an increase in ecumenical worship and spiritual fellowship amongst all Christians and for the special services in our own parishes during this Week of Prayer; and for toleration and charity amongst Anglicans where belief and attitudes differ.

- for all entrusted with the education of our children; give wisdom and skill to all who teach; prosper with your blessing all our places of learning, that all young people will grow equipped to face life's journey.

- for this parish: for those living in Copperfield Way, Bloomsfield (Burwell), Great Lane (Reach).

- for those in special need: Chloe Saunders, Jean Fearn, Ken Withers, James Rae, Ray Elwood, Gina Bell, Raymond Ross, Zoe Rolph, Terry Sharplin, Claude Parr, Jo Debenham, Ken Stoneley, Alastair Grant, Noel Tweddle

- For the bereaved including the family and friends of

Ramon Abbs and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time.

FOR YOUR ATTENTION:

* Andrew and Alison Beardon would like to THANK EVERYONE for making Toby and Isla's Christening very special last Sunday. We had a great day, at the end of which Toby and Isla slept very well! Thank you.

* CONGRATULATIONS to Ulrike who celebrated her 50^th Birthday last Monday!!

* TUESDAY SPECIAL this week starts at 7:30 and is themed to be around Stop Animation using plasticine and Lego. The young people will create a story line and make a short movie over two sessions by taking stills.

* WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Jan 18-25 Several events organised by Churches Together Weds 18^th Jan 7.30pm at Trinity Church: Revd Stuart Wood Minister of Barnwell Baptist Church speaking about being chaplain to Cambridge United Football Club. He has written a book – Keeping Faith in the Team – the Chaplain’s story. Followed by cake and drinks!

Sat 21^st January 12 – 2pm at Mandeville Hall – Prayer Lunch – fish & chips £5 per head. Names to Christine Fleming or Simon Rogers

Sun 22^nd January 10.30 am Joint Service at Burwell Baptist Church – no 10 am service at St Mary’s

* PARISH AWAY DAY 28^th January 2012.

Sign-up sheet at the back of church. Please sign up as soon as possible for this very important day and indicate if you can bring food or drink to share. If lack of childcare would prevent you coming please speak to Eleanor.

* My next venture for raising money for Dementia UK is going to be a HEAD SHAVE!  I have set a target of £3000. I have set up a just giving page www.justgiving.com/Karen-Harrison-Dening but will also be bringing a sponsor sheet to church. Thank you. Karen.

* We’re collecting new recipes for the CentrePeace COOK BOOK Volume 2 to be produced to celebrate the Queens Jubilee and the Olympics next year. If you have a recipe you would like to include, please e:mail pat@patchtcs.co.uk or typed or hand written copies can be handed in to CentrePeace.

* The Sidesmens, Cleaning and Brass Cleaning ROTAS for 2012 are available at the back of church, but there is still space for new volunteers

* ADVANCE NOTICE – Concert at St. Mary’s by RIDLEY HALL GOSPEL CHOIR on Sat 25^th Feb – more details to follow soon!

* FAMILY BINGO (Burwell Scout Group). Friday, Jan 20th, 6.30pm at the Ex-Servicemen's Club.  Chocolate prizes and raffle; bar available. Paula Spalding.

* If anyone on the COFFEE ROTA requires a copy of the rota, spare copies are at the back of the church.

* Thank you to Kathy, Simon & John for providing refreshments today. * Coffee rota for 29/1 Sue Evans, Pam King, Frances Leadon.

Welcome to visitors & newcomers. Good to have you with us. At Burwell, do stay for coffee & refreshments afterwards at the back of the church, and please make yourself known to us. Children are welcome at all our services, and if needed there are books and soft toys, and a room to retreat to, at the back of the church.

* Burwell Coffee Rota for 23 Nov – Young Wives

Revd Dr Eleanor Williams : 741262; eleanorjw99@hotmail.com

(Rest Day Tuesday, Study Day Friday)

Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839

Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770

CentrePeace : 743539