Author: Reuben

Lent 2 Sunday 12 March 2017 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church today

COLLECT Almighty God, by the prayer and discipline of Lent may we enter into the mystery of Christ's sufferings, and by following in his Way come to share in his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FIRST READING Genesis 12.1–4a
A reading from the book of Genesis.
1 The LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’ 4 So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD PSALM Psalm 121
Response: The Lord shall keep you from all evil. I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where is my help to come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. R He will not suffer your foot to stumble; he who watches over you will not sleep. Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. R The Lord himself watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand, So that the sun shall not strike you by day, neither the moon by night. R The Lord shall keep you from all evil; it is he who shall keep your soul. The Lord shall keep watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth for evermore. R
SECOND READING Romans 4.1–5, 13–17
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.
1 What are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.’ 4 Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. 5 But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness. 13 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14 If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs,

faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. 16 For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, 17 as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many nations’) – Abraham believed in the presence of the God who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.
This is the word of the Lord THANKS BE TO GOD GOSPEL John 3:1-17
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. GLORY TO YOU O LORD Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
1 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews.
2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’ 3 Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.’ 4 Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’ 5 Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be astonished that I said to you, “You must be born from above.” 8 The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’ 9 Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ 10 Jesus answered him, ‘Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17 Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.’
This is the gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST POST COMMUNION Almighty God, you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;
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……..Try and be welcoming to a child today!
Sunday 27 November 2016—ADVENT SUNDAY

Worship in the Benefice today-2nd Sunday of Lent 0830 Souldrop NO SERVICE due to the burglary and theft 0930 Sharnbrook All Age Communion 1100 Felmersham All Age Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong Monday—feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 1030 Holy Communion Sharnbrook House 1145 Messy Church at Sharnbrook 1400 St Peter’s Guild in SPR 2000 Christian Meditation Group in SPR 2000 Compline in Sharnbrook Tuesday—feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 0930 Holy Communion (CW) at Felmersham 1930 SCT Lent Course in SPR—see posters for details 2000 Compline at Felmersham Wednesday—feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 0930 Holy Communion BCP 3rd Wed Sharnbrook 1300 Interment of Ashes at Knotting Late Robert Frost 1930 APCM & AGM at Sharnbrook in SPR Thursday—feria 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 2000 Compline at Felmersham Friday— Lesser Festival-Patrick, Patron of Ireland, c.460 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 1700-1900 Reconciliation in Lady Chapel St Peter’s 1900 Holy Hour of silent prayer in St Peter’s 2000 Compline in Sharnbrook Saturday—Commemoration-Cyril 386 0800 Morning Prayer at Sharnbrook 1100 St P’s PCC Giving Pack meeting at Rectory 1600 1st Communion Prep in SPR 1800 Compline at Souldrop followed by social at pub Next Sunday—3rd Sunday of Lent 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion & R’nS 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 1500 Souldrop Holy Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong APCM & AGM Dates St Mary’s Sat 8 April 2:30pm Committee Room All Saints tba Village Hall

Intercessions The sick and in need: Jean, Marjorie, Ron, Connie, Mary, Paul, Pat, Rex, Margaret, Michael The Departed: Ivy Ashton, Anne Boulnoir Send the names of people who have asked to be remembered in our parish intercessions to the Rector Pray for one another in our Lenten observances Pray for St Peter’s APCM & AGM this week Pray for the housebound

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

NO Compline on Wednesday this week because of the AGM in SPR

"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

Lent Lunches on Thursday March 23rd and April 6th 12.30 St Peter’s Room Tickets £5 from Judy and Ali All are welcome and all proceeds to St Peter’s Church

Holy Hour Friday 7pm
Enjoy the silence !

LAUNDE Abbey retreat programmes available—let’s go to the ADVENT Retreat Tues 21 Nov—Fri 24 Nov £245 plus travel

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-Ord: Rosemary Drewery 01234 783598 Items for inclusion should be sent to sharnbrookbenefice@gmail.com by 0900 on Wednesdays.

St Peter’s 1st Communion preparation class begins Saturday

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

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