Author: Reuben

Palm Sunday—Holy Week begins Sunday 25 March 2018 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church today

Palm GOSPEL Mark 11.1-11
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
GLORY TO YOU O LORD
When Jesus and his disciples were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, 2 ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it.
3 If anyone says to you, “Why are you doing this?” just say this, “The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.”’ 4 They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5 some of the bystanders said to them, ‘What are you doing, untying the colt?’
6 They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9 Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’
11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
This is the gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST
COLLECT
True and humble king,
hailed by the crowd as Messiah:
grant us the faith to know you and love you,
that we may be found beside you
on the way of the cross,
which is the path of glory. Amen.
FIRST READING Isaiah 50.4–9a
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
The servant of the LORD said: The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens – wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5 The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backwards. 6 I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7 The Lord GOD helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8 he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. 9 It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD

SECOND READING Philippians 2.5–11
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians.
5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
The Passion Reading
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
Christ humbled himself and became obedient unto death,
even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him
and given him the name that is above every name.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
The Passion Narrative Mark 14 & 15
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
(no response)
The dramatized reading of the passion proceeds
This is the passion of our Lord (no response)
POST COMMUNION In the service booklets
LyCiG Prayer God of Mission, who alone brings growth to your Church, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, and power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Week begins please see the reverse for the services during Holy Week in 2018

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 as we begin Holy week together…….

Worship in the Benefice today… Palm Sunday 0830 Souldrop Holy Communion BCP 0915 Sharnbrook Palm Sunday Procession from car park & Parish Communion 1100 Felmersham Palm Sunday Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong-LLW JaneT HOLY MONDAY
1000 Sharnbrook Primary in church Year 1 1145 Messy Church 2000 Sharnbrook Compline—FrMac
HOLY TUESDAY 1000 Sharnbrook Primary in church Preschool year
1000 Sharnbrook Primary in church Year 5 1800 Felmersham Compline—JaneW HOLY WEDNESDAY 0930 Sharnbrook Holy Communion 4th Wed CW—High Altar 1030 Sharnbrook Primary in church Reception 1915 Sharnbrook Visual Stations of the Cross 2000 Sharnbrook Compline—Rector MAUNDY THURSDAY 0930 Felmersham Holy Communion & Stripping the Altar 1030 Sharnbrook Primary in church Year 3 1930 Sharnbrook Holy Communion of Last Supper, Feet Washing , stripping the altars and vigil in Lady Chapel GOOD FRIDAY 1000 Walk of Witness—Radwell Green to Felmersham with Stations of the Cross 1300 Sharnbrook Liturgy of the Day 1900 Souldrop Cross of Christ Holy Saturday churches in silence until midday 2000 Confirmation Service at St Albans Cathedral Next Sunday morning—Easter Sunday 0830 Souldrop Holy Communion BCP & Easter Egg Hunt 0930 Sharnbrook Easter Communion with Rise n Shine
& Easter Egg Hunt 1100 Felmersham Easter Communion & Baptism 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong

Saltmine’s performance of ‘Darkness Falls’ on Sunday 18th March has provoked quite a bit of discussion. If you would like the opportunity to discuss with others issues raised by the play, then there are two opportunities to do that – on Sunday 8th April, a Cream Tea at Harrold United Reform Church, High Street, Harrold MK43 7BJ, OR on Wednesday 18th April 7.30pm at Church House, 3 The Moor, Carlton MK43 7JR. If you would like to come to one of these, please contact the Chellington Team church office at teamofficectm@gmail.com (tel:720262)
UNLOCK WALK - SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2018
Each year the Unlock walk explores a different part of London and helps to raise money for deprived urban churches. A group from the Sharnbrook churches has taken part in the walk for many years, discovering areas of
the capital we might not otherwise have visited. If you are interested in walking or sponsoring our walkers, or for more information, please contact: Paul Hayward on 01234 782677 or email paul@chardonnay.co.uk

Maundy Thursday feet washing ceremony
Sign up to be 1 of the 12 for the ceremony

Christian Meditation Group meets on Mondays 2000 in SPR—all welcome!

Funerals: Bill Hosey Tues 17 April 12noon & Roger Harper 18 April 1230 buth in St Peters

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: Roland Carpenter 01234 781551 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.

Intercessions The sick and in need: Stuart, Pam, Peter, Barbara, Sally, Pam, Martin, Marjorie, Doreen, Conrad, Roger & Cynthia The Departed: Alan Price, Nick Gibbons, Bill Hosey, Roger Harper—May they rest in peace

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

Spnsorship: in prayer those who grieve as we enter Holy Week 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)

This Weekend and next…… Starting on Friday 1 Dec—CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL all weekend ending with Christmas Tree Festival Concert at 1500hrs in St Peters with music for Advent & Christmas by Ouse Valley Singers & Sunday 10 Dec CHRISTINGLE service at 4pm at St Peters in aid of Children’s Society & bring Christmas Gifts for ‘The Salvation Army Christmas Gift Appeal’

2018 Annual Meetings begin soon Souldrop 7.30pm Tues 17 April Sharnbrook 7.30pm Wed 18 April Felmersham 4pm Sat 14 April come along and support the officers elected and have your say about the mission and witness of our churches in the Benefice

Sanctuary Cleaning Rota Can you spare an hour on a regular basis and become a member of the Sanctuary Cleaning Rota? Several folk have retired, in particular I would like to thank Marion and John Tyler for many years of service. If you can help, speak to Kate Ritchie (ph 781155)

Please bring food to share for our Epiphany Pot Luck Bring ‘n Share lunch—no lists just bring something to add to the table

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

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 & Please Add you name to the list in church so we know who has decided to sign up.

STOP PRESS– Grenfell Tower collection after each service today. If you would like to contribute to the relief help which has been offered to the Grenfell Tower survivors please put your contribution in the box/plate after the services today

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

The OT Apocrapha books can be found online at http://bible.oremus.org
There are 14 books in the OT Apocrapha which the Church o England uses in the lectionary and they are used to edify the people but not derive doctrine.

Launde Abbey 2018 Retreat Programmes now in church to take the LENT retreat: Be Radiant is NOW FULL

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.