Author: Reuben

Feast of the Transfiguration Sunday 6 August 2017 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church today

COLLECT Father in heaven, whose Son Jesus Christ was wonderfully transfigured before chosen witnesses upon the holy mountain, and spoke of the exodus he would accomplish at Jerusalem: give us strength so to hear his voice and bear our cross that in the world to come we may see him as he is; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever Amen.
FIRST READING Daniel 7.9–10, 13–14
A reading from the book of Daniel.
9 As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. 10 A stream of fire issued and lowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. 13 As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. 14 To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD PSALM Psalm 97
R O sing praises to God, sing praises.
The Lord is king: let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of the isles be glad. Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. R Fire goes before him and burns up his enemies on every side. His lightnings lit up the world; the earth saw it and trembled. The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. R The heavens declared his righteousness, and all the peoples have seen his glory. Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in mere idols. Bow down before him, all you gods. R Zion heard and was glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgements, O Lord. For you, Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. R The Lord loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his faithful and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. Light has sprung up for the righteous and joy for the true of heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name. R

SECOND READING 2 Peter 1.16-19
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.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
GOSPEL Luke 9.28b–36
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. GLORY TO YOU O LORD Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31 They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ Peter did not know what he said.
34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud.
35 Then from the cloud came a voice that said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’ 36 When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
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! - let us keep the feast!

Worship in the Benefice today-Feast of Transfiguration 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 1500 Souldrop Parish Communion 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong—Rector
Monday—Commemoration-John Mason Neale, 1866 Tuesday—-Lesser Festival-Dominic, 1221 Wednesday—Lesswer Festival-Mary Sumner, 1921 0930 Holy Communion CW 2nd Wed at Sharnbrook Thursday—Lesser Festival-Lawrence, Martyr, 258 0930 Holy Communion (CW) at Felmersham Friday—Lesser Festival-Clare of Assisi, 1253 1030 St Peters Flower Team coffee at Rectory Saturday—feria Next Sunday—9th after Trinity no morning service in Sharnbrook 1100 Felmersham Festival of YES—Patronal Festival Benefice Sung Communion no service in Souldrop 2-4pm Felmersham Churchyard cleaning 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong—Rector
Morning Prayer is Mon to Sat 8am in Lady Chapel of St Peter’s COFFEE MORNING Sat 19 August Saturday All are very welcome to a Coffee Morning in the garden at Pear Tree Cottage, High Street 10.30-12noon. Enjoy coffee & cake ,a raffle and a catch up with your friends. All proceeds to St Peter’s.

Living God’s Love—Going Deeper As we think about going deeper in our life of faith, what prayer groups, events would you value and support in our Benefice? Please ass your ideas to the ideas’ sheets in each church as our PCCs consider how we can go deeper in our faith.
also SEEKING THE WAY course leaflets in church—please pick one up and take it home to read

Christian Meditation Group begins again on 11 September

Leading Your Church into Growth—both St Peter’s and St Mary’s have paid for 2 reps to attend the LYCIG conference in Sept—both churches are looking for a 2nd rep—please talk to the churchwardens if you are able to attend Mon25 –Thurs 28 Sept Residential at Hayes Conference Centre—all inclusive costs paid by the PCC. Please let Fr Reuben know if you are interested.

rEFORMATIONs - study day Saturday 28 October 9:30am-4pm—pick up a leaflet in church today

LAUNDE Abbey —let’s go to the ADVENT Retreat Tues 21 Nov—Fri 24 Nov 2017 £245 plus travel—leaflets in Church for details. Book your own place & Please Add you name to the list in church.

Intercessions The sick and in need: Marjorie, Ronald, Rex, Betty, Pat, Elizabeth, Audrey, Pam, Molly, Connie The Departed: none Send the names of people who have asked to be remembered in our parish intercessions to the Rector Pray for those getting married this month at Felmersham Pray for people living with mental illnesses Pray for students awaiting examination results

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.

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

Spnsorship: none this 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)

3 Sunday morning Readers at St Peter’s needed for the Rota—please see Roland if you would like to give this a go!

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

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.

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.