Author: Reuben

7th Sunday of Easter –Sunday in Ascensiontide Sunday 28 May 2017 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church today

COLLECT Risen, ascended Lord, as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. FIRST READING Acts 1:6-14
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When the apostles had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ 7 He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ 9 When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
10 While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11 They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’ 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away.
13 When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
PSALM Psalm 68:1-10. 32-35 R: Sing to God, sing praises to his name.
Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered; let those that hate him flee before him. As the smoke vanishes, so may they vanish away; as wax melts at the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God R But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; let them make merry with gladness. Sing to God, sing praises to his name; exalt him who rides on the clouds. The Lord is his name; rejoice before him. R Father of the fatherless, defender of widows, God in his holy habitation! God gives the solitary a home and brings forth prisoners to songs of welcome, but the rebellious inhabit a burning desert R O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, The earth shook and the heavens dropped down rain, at the presence of God, the Lord of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel. R You sent down a gracious rain, O God; you refreshed your inheritance when it was weary. Your people came to dwell there; in your goodness, O God, you provide for the poor. R Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; make music in praise of the Lord; He rides on the ancient heaven of heavens and sends forth his voice, a mighty voice R Ascribe power to God, whose splendour is over Israel, whose power is above the clouds. How terrible is God in his holy sanctuary, the God of Israel, who gives power and strength to his people! Blessed be God. R

SECOND READING 1 Peter 4.12–14; 5.6–11
A reading from the first letter of Peter.
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8 Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
GOSPEL John 17.1–11
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. GLORY TO YOU O LORD
Jesus looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you,
2 since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. 5 So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. 6 I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; 8 for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. 11 And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.
This is the gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST
POST COMMUNION Eternal God, giver of love and power, your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world to preach the gospel of his kingdom: confirm us in this mission, and help us to live the good news we proclaim; 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 on this Sunday after ASCENSION DAY!

Worship in the Benefice today-7th Sunday of Easter 0830 Souldrop Holy Communion BCP 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong– LLW JaneT Monday—Spring Bank Holiday Tuesday—Lesser Festival-Josephine Butler 1906 0930 Holy Communion (CW) at Felmersham 1500 Sharnbrook Funeral of Late Michael Reedshaw Wednesday—Red Letter Day--The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth 0930 Holy Communion CW 4th Wed at Sharnbrook 1930 EXTRA-Oridinary Parochial Meeting in SPR Thursday—Lesser Festival- Justin, Martyr at Rome, c.165 Friday—feria 1500 SHARNBROOK Interment of ashes of Late Ivy Ashton Saturday—Commemoration-The Martyrs of Uganda, 1886 and 1978 Next Sunday—Pentecost Sunday 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 0830 Souldrop Parish COmmunion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong– Rector
POUNDS for PENTECOST
St Peter’s is collecting pound coins to raise £500 to install a wall alms box by the door to allow donations to be securely left by visitors. Bring your pound coins and add them to the bucket at PENTECOST….

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

Intercessions The sick and in need: Marjorie, Ron, Connie, Paul, Pat, Rex, Betty, Martin, Connie, Henry, Osvaldo, Claire, Peter The Departed: Michael Reedshaw Send the names of people who have asked to be remembered in our parish intercessions to the Rector Pray for the Extra-ordinary Parochial Meeting on Wednesday Pray for those still in hospital after Monday’s bombing Pray for those getting ready for their weddings in June

LAUNDE Abbey retreat programmes available—let’s go to the ADVENT Retreat Tues 21 Nov—Fri 24 Nov 2017 £245 plus travel—Pick up a leaflet in Church for details.
Book your own place and add your name to the lists in church and then as we have final numbers we can organize our transport in cars or minibus. Please Add you name to the list in church so we know who has decided to sign up.

Benefice Warden’s meeting Thursday 22 June 7:30pm in Souldrop

THY KINGDOM COME 2017 Pick up a prayer leaflet in church today and look at the website for more help and ideas

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: vacant St Mary’s Church: Jane Wells 01234 782462 &
Sue Whitehouse 01234 781300 All Saints Church: Nick Wells 07841 759497 Safeguarding Co-Ord: Rosemary Drewery 07792 926004 Items for inclusion should be sent to sharnbrookbenefice@gmail.com by 0900 on Wednesdays.

Sharnbrook extra-ordinary Annual Parochial Meeting on Wed 31 May 2017 at 7:30pm for the election of churchwardens

To make arrangements for Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms/Christenings, Confessions, House Blessings etc. please contact the Rector

Spnsorship: in prayer for those who were killed in Manchester bombing this week RIP If you would like to sponsor this sheet please send you £5 donation to The Rectory along with details of the sponsorship (even if anonymous)

LAUNDE Abbey retreat programmes available—let’s go to the ADVENT Retreat Tues 21 Nov—Fri 24 Nov 2017 £245 plus travel—Pick up a leaflet in Church for details.
Book your own place and add your name to the lists in church

THANK YOU to the flower team who have decorated church for Eastertide
And thank you to everyone who has helped make our Holy Week and Easter services take place this year—your hard work is appreciated.