17th January Pew SheetST. MARY’S BURWELL &ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICESVerse for the week: ‘How priceless is your love, O God ! Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. They feast upon the abundance of your house; you give them drink from the river of your delights.” (Psalm 36:6-7)Readings: 1st: Isaiah 62:1-5 Gospel: John 2:1-11 8.00am Holy Communion (said, p.207): Burwell A warm welcome to Revd Dr Lynne Broughton (from Cambridge) leading the services this morning, with Frances assisting. Reader: John Evans 9.30am Parish Communion: Burwell (see 3rd Sunday service booklet) Reader: Alison Beardon Intercessions: Simon Rogers Hymns: MP 506, 59, 664, 428
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 Start of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 7.30pm Bellringing Practice 7.30pm Prayer & Bible Study (741156 for venue) Tue 7.30pm Youth House Group in Guildhall- Prayer Wed 10.30am Holy Communion @ Ness Ct–all welcome. 7.00 for 7.30pm WOW! in Guildhall – Multi Media Thu 7.00pm ‘Bring & Share’ Supper (Churches Together in Burwell) at Trinity Church. Speaker Mervyn Thomas CSW Fri 10.30-12.30pm Visitors to St. Mary’s from B’well Hs 7.00pm Choir Practice Sat 9.00am ‘Prayer Breakfast’ (Churches Together in Burwell) at By Jove (tickets £9 – max 20) Next Sunday 24th Jan Epiphany 3 8.00am Holy Communion (said) : Burwell 10.30am Ecumenical ‘Service of the Word’ for the Wk of Prayer for Christian Unity (Churches Together in Burwell), At St. Mary’s, led by Roman Catholics.
______________________________ FOR YOUR PRAYERS: - A New Year prayer: Heavenly Father, make my heart fertile soil in which the fruit of your Spirit can grow. Cut away those things that hinder growth, and make me more like Jesus in my attitudes, words and actions. (from ‘Shock & Awe’ by Ian Coffey). - As this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins (tomorrow) we pray for fellow Christians of all denominations across the world who labour to spread the good news of Christ Jesus – especially if faced with ridicule, prejudice, hostility and violence. - We give thanks for the fellowship & friendship we share with those from other churches in this community and for all we do together - and for ‘alpha’ as it gets under way. - in the Deanery: Raddesley Group & for the Chapter (clergy/LLMs). - for this parish: for those living in Saxon Drive, Swaffham Road (Burwell), Swaffham Road (Reach). - for those in special need: Grace Bruce, Jean Pratt, Stephen Thacker (& family), Chloe Saunders, Irene Plumb, Vera & Len Lawrance, Anne Cooke (nee Griffiths), Ann Fuller, Renee Haslam, Vera Baker (Bella Swann’s Great Grandmother). - For the bereaved including the family and friends of Private Robert Hayes (19) and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time.
FOR YOUR ATTENTION: * Joan Roberts would like to THANK EVERYONE for their prayers and for the lovely card on her birthday. * Today is the final opportunity for making a donation towards a farewell present for BISHOP ANTHONY on his retirement. Five tickets are available for the service of Thanksgiving & Farewell in Ely cathedral on Sat 23rd Jan at 3.30pm. If you'd like to go, please contact Pat Chalmers or Philip Baker ASAP - first come first served! * REVISIONS/additions to our Electoral Roll may now be made in readiness for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The deadline for applications/changes for voting at the APCM is Sunday 31st Jan. Application packs available from back of church or from Mrs Avril Plume. This year’s APCM will be held in the Guildhall on Monday 1st March 6.45 for 7.00pm start. * With Christmas behind us, I invite you to consider a HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE over spring 1/2-term next year, ie mid/late Feb 2011. Outline details displayed on board at back & leaflets available from Stephen. Itinerary, firm dates & prices to follow once known. Several expressions of interest already! Let me know if you think this might be for you or your friends. Open to all of any age (from the parish or beyond). * The next ‘SUNDAY SERENTIY’/SERVICE OF HEALING will be at St. Mary’s at 6.30pm on Sun 7 Feb. * The title of the DEANERY SYNOD presentation on Thur 28 Jan is “Guidelines for fundraising campaigns” by Trevor Thorn (formerly chief fund-raiser @ Ridley Hall). This is open to all who would like to attend: 7.15 for 7.30pm start @ Gt Wilbraham Primary School. * REMINDER: If you have difficulty getting to church, especially in this wintry weather, please call Ken Hurrell who will be happy to arrange a lift for you. His number is 743118 and it's helpful if you can call by the Thursday for a lift on the Sunday. * Thank you to Kathy, Simon & John for providing refreshments today. * Coffee rota for 24/1 Avril Plume, Christine Fleming & Susan Baker. * Burwell Coffee Rota for 23 Nov – Young Wives (Our Clergy are always happy to make pastoral visits or arrange Home Communions where this would be helpful.) Revd Canon Stephen Earl (Vicar) : 741262 Revd David Bush (Honorary Assistant Priest) : 741839 Frances Leadon (Reader in training) : 741770 An Induction Loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users . To use please switch your hearing aid to ‘T’ |
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