24th January Pew SheetST. MARY’S BURWELL & ST. ETHELDREDA & THE HOLY TRINITY REACH WELCOME TO OUR CHURCHES & SERVICESVerse for the week: “The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul... the statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart” (Psalm 19:7a & 8a)8.00am Holy Communion (said, p.207) : Burwell Readings: 1st: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Reader: Jean Watson Gospel : Luke 4:14-21 10.30am Ecumenical ‘Service of the Word’ for the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity led by Revd Prof. John Morrill (from Bottisham). This year, churches in Scotland have prepared material for this service, focusing on Resurrection stories in the Gospel of Luke: 1)24:1-12 2)24:13-24 3)24:25-35 4) 24:36-49
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 Sermon Prptn. Group (for Reader-in- training) at Vcge. 7.30pm Prayer & Bible Study (741156 for venue) Tue 7.30pm Youth House Group in Guildhall Wed 10.00am Holy Communion (St. Mary’s) 2.30pm Mothers’ Union in Guildhall -The Work of the Mothers Union Across the World. All welcome. 7.30pm ‘Prayers for the Community’ (WOW!) in Church Thur 7.15 for 7.30pm Deanery Synod @ Gt Wilbraham Fri 1.00pm Funeral at St. Mary’s, Burwell of Private Robbie Hayes Those not at the service who wish to pay their respects may line the streets as the funeral cortège makes its way to the village cemetery: via High St, North St, Toyse Lane, & the far end of Ness Rd. Next Sunday 31/1 Epiphany 4 / Presentation of Christ in the Temple No 8.00am service as .... 9.30am 5th Sunday United Parish Communion at St. Etheldreda’s : Reach
______________________________ FOR YOUR PRAYERS: - In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 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 & violence. - we pray for all who have suffered in the earthquake in Haiti, especially those who are homeless, the sick & injured, and those who grieve the loss of loved ones. Strengthen us in faith and inspire us in reaching out to them that we may help to heal those who are broken in body or spirit. - 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. - We pray for the ministry teams in all our churches, and for their respective councils and decision making bodies. - for meetings this week of the Fordham & Quy Deanery Chapter, and Synod, giving thanks especially for the Deanery Youth Worker project moving forward and with an appointment expected later in the year. - We give thanks for all the support networks we enjoy with the wider church in the deanery, diocese and beyond, and for organisations such as CMS, Church Army and Mothers’ Union pooling resources and serving the Anglican Church worldwide. - for Bishop Anthony & Sheila beginning retirement, with thanksgiving for all they have given to this diocese. - 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), Rhoda Ridgard, James Conn and those remembering anniversaries of death at this time. FOR YOUR ATTENTION: * Launch of ST. MARY’S YOUTH CAFE for 14-18 year olds on 5 Feb 7-9pm at the Guildhall. Speak to Harriet Leefe at missleefe @hotmail.co.uk or on 07746517518 for more details on how to get involved. * THANK YOU to all who contributed toward a retirement gift for Bishop Anthony & his wife Sheila, as we wish them well. * REVISIONS/additions to our Electoral Roll may now be made in readiness for our Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The deadline for applications/changes for voting at the APCM is Sun 31 Jan. Application packs available from back of church or from Avril Plume. This year’s APCM will be in Guildhall on Mon 1 March 6.45 for 7.00pm. * I invite you to consider a HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE over spring ½ term next year, ie mid/late Feb 2011. Outline details displayed on board at back & leaflets available from Stephen. Itinerary, 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. * MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) - Thurs 28 Jan 10-11.30am at Baptist Church. Come along for a chat with other Mums, coffee/tea, cake and free crèche. We are sharing simple recipes, just bring the recipe book/card along with you. Call Alice 614727 for more info. * Coffee Rota for 31/1 David, Amy & Rebecca Hopper. * Thank you to Avril, Christine & Susan for providing coffee/refreshments today. 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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