Author: Reuben

Sunday next before Lent Sunday 26 February 2017 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church this week

COLLECT Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
FIRST READING Exodus 24.12–18
A reading from the book of Exodus.
12 The LORD said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.’ 13 So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14 To the elders he had said, ‘Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.’ 15 Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17 Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18 Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
PSALM Psalm 2
Response: The Lord is the strength of his people, a safe refuge for his anointed
Why are the nations in tumult, and why do the peoples devise a vain plot? The kings of the earth rise up, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his anointed: “Let us break their bonds asunder and cast away their cords from us.” Response
He who dwells in heaven shall laugh them to scorn; the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak to them in his wrath and terrify them in his fury: “Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.” Response I will proclaim the decree of the Lord; he said to me: “You are my Son; this day have I begotten you. “Ask of me and I will give you the nations for your inheritance and the ends of the earth for your possession. “You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” Response

Now therefore be wise, O kings; be prudent, you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and with trembling kiss his feet, lest he be angry and you perish from the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Happy are all they who take refuge in him. Response
SECOND READING 2 Peter 1.16–21
A reading from the second letter of Peter.
16 We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honour and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, ‘This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
This is the word of the Lord THANKS BE TO GOD GOSPEL Matthew 17:1-9
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. GLORY TO YOU O LORD
1 Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ 5 While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’ 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Get up and do not be afraid.’ 8 And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, ‘Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.’
This is the gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST POST COMMUNION Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ: may we who are partakers at his table reflect his life in word and deed, that all the world may know his power to change and save. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

The materials used in this sheet are from the Common Worship materials of the Church of England www.churchofengland.org all Bible verses are from NRSV translation this sheet created by Fr Reuben James Preston SCP OblOSB rectorofsharnbrook@rjpmedia.co.uk www.sharnbrookcofechurches.org

The United Benefice of Sharnbrook, Felmersham and Knotting with Souldrop
St Peter’s Church, Sharnbrook MK44 1HU, St Mary’s Church, Felmersham MK43 7JP All Saints Church, Souldrop MK44 1EX www.sharnbrookcofechurches.org Welcome to church today……..Get your copy of Lent Extra today!
Sunday 27 November 2016—ADVENT SUNDAY

Worship in the Benefice today-Sunday before Lent 0830 Souldrop Holy Communion BCP 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion & R’nS 1100 Felmersham Choral Matins 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong Monday—flesser Festival -George Herbert, Priest, Poet, 1633 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 1145 Messy Church at Sharnbrook 1400 St Peter’s Guild in SPR 2000 Christian Meditation Group in SPR Tuesday—feria– SHROVE TUESDAY 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 0930 Holy Communion (CW) at Felmersham 1600 Childrens Pancakes in SPR 1930 Adults Pancake Party in SPR Wednesday—Holy Day ASH WEDNESDAY 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook (NB no 0930 communion) 1930 Benefice Sung Communion with Ashing and Litany Thursday—Lesser Festival-Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 672 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 2000 Compline at Felmersham Friday— feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 1700-1900 Reconciliation in Lady Chapel St Peter’s 1900 Holy Hour of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in Lady Chapel St Peter’s 2000 Compline in Sharnbrook Saturday—feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 0930-1700 Sharnbrook “One Jesus ? Quiet day” 1800 Compline at Souldrop followed by social at pub Next Sunday—1st Sunday Lent 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion & R’nS 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 1500 Souldrop Holy Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong Items for inclusion should be sent to sharnbrookbenefice@gmail.com by 0900 on Wednesdays. APCM & AGM Dates St Peters Wed 15 March 7:30pm St Peters Room (no compline) St Mary’s Sat 8 April 2:30pm Committee Room All Saints Thurs 27 April 7:30pm Village Hall

Intercessions The sick and in need: Jean, Ann, Marjorie, Ron, Connie, Mary, Paul, Pat, Rex, Margaret, Michael The Departed: David Folbigg, Ivy Ashton Send the names of people who have asked to be remembered in our parish intercessions to the Rector Pray for preparations for the SCT Lent Groups & other Lent activities Pray for people to stand for our PCCs and vacant posts Pray for people recovering from operations & hospital treatment

Christian Meditation Group meets on Mondays at at 8pm in St Peter’s Room—all welcome!

"HOLLYWOOD COMES TO SHARNBROOK The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Cary Mulligan showing at Sharnbrook Village Hall on Saturday 25 March Doors open 7pm (film at 7.30pm) Refreshments avail Tickets £5 (to include free popcorn) from Ian (781721) Proceeds to Friends of St Peter's

Sat 4 March “One Jesus ? A day with Mark’s Gospel”—See posters in churches A day with the text of Mark’s Gospel, with prayer together, individually and renewal of our spirits as we dwell in the scriptures. 9:30-5pm £15 including breakfast, lunch and tea with cake

LENT begins on Wednesday this week Ash Wednesday Benefice Sung Communion with Litany and Ashing 7:30pm at St Peters hosted by St Peters this year

Church Contacts
The Rector: Reuben Preston, The Rectory, 81 High Street, Sharnbrook MK44 1PE 01234 782000 07971 895897 rectorofsharnbrook@rjpmedia.co.uk
Lay Leaders of Worship: Rosemary Drewery 07792926004, Jane Templeman, Andrea Maffie 07881 046255 Churchwardens:- St Peter’s Church: Roger Gaunt 01234 782183 &
Andrea Maffei 07881 046255 St Mary’s Church: Jane Wells 01234 782462 &
Sue Whitehouse 01234 781300 All Saints Church: Nick Wells 07841 759497
Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: Rosemary Drewery 01234 783598

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