Author: Reuben

1st Sunday after Trinity Sunday 18 June 2017 when you have finished with this sheet pass it on to someone unable to get to church today

COLLECT God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.
FIRST READING Exodus 19.2–8a
A reading from the book of Exodus.
2 The Israelites had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. 3 Then Moses went up to God; the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6 but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.’ 7 So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. 8 The people all answered as one: ‘Everything that the LORD has spoken we will do.’
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD PSALM Psalm 100
R: The Lord is gracious; his steadfast love is everlasting. O be joyful in the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Know that the Lord is God; it is he that has made us and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. R
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name. For the Lord is gracious; his steadfast love is everlasting, and his faithfulness endures from generation to generation. R
SECOND READING Romans 5.1–8
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.
1 Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not disappoint us,

because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person – though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
GOSPEL Matthew 9.35 – 10.8
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew GLORY TO YOU O LORD 35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness.
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; 38 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’ 1 Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” 8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
This is the gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST
POST COMMUNION Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love; for the sake of 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! - we pray for the victims of the tower block fire

Worship in the Benefice today-1st Sun after Trinity 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion 1100 Felmersham Extra All Age Communion 1500 Souldrop Parish Communion CW 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong– Rector
Monday—Commemoration—Sundar Singh of India, 1929 1145 Messy Church 1400 St Peters Guild Tuesday—- feria 0930 Holy Communion (CW) at Felmersham 1900 Sharnbrook Wedding rehearsal Wednesday—feria 0930 Holy Communion BCP 3rd Wed at Sharnbrook 1430-1630 Teas in Church at Felmersham 1930 Sharnbrook PCC meeting in SPR Thursday—Lesser Festival—Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.250 1930 Benefice Churchwardens meeting in Souldrop Friday—Lesser Festival -Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, c.678 Saturday—Red Letter Day-The Birth of John the Baptist 0930 Sharnbrook GIFT Day evelopes collected in church 1300 Sharnbrook Wedding 1400-1600 St Peter;s Garden Party in Sharnbrook house 1930 House Communion at Rectory to celebrate Birth of John the Baptist & refreshments and party Next Sunday—St Peter’s Patronal Festival 1030 Sharnbrook Benefice Sung Communion followed by Hog Roast at village Hall—see JaneR for tickets no services in Felmersham or Souldrop 1500 Baptisms at St Peters 1800 Sharnbrook Songs of Praise in St Peters Close
.Morning Prayer is Mon to Sat 8am in Lady Chapel of St Peter’s
Connie Askew’s Memorial Service is on Mon 26 June at 2pm in St Peter’s

Intercessions The sick and in need: Marjorie, Ron, Connie, Paul, Martin, Rex, Betty, Elizabeth, Pat, Henry, Neil, Osvaldo, Claire The Departed: Connie Askew, Violet, Janet Barbour Send the names of people who have asked to be remembered in our parish intercessions to the Rector Pray for those who lost their homes in the tower block fire this week Pray for those still in hospital after the terror attacks Pray for our Benefice Wardens’ meeting this week

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

St. Peter's Garden Fete, Sat. 24th. June 2.00 pm Sharnbrook House. Items needed please: Books: to Mary Farnsworth, 16 Home Close - 782192. Cakes: (Judy Lee) ,
Plants: (on the day),
Draw prizes. Bric-a- Bac, Tombola: (bottles etc.), Children's Lucky Dip:
(Boxes at rear of Church.)
People help also needed - see list in St. Peter's Room.

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.

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

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

Spnsorship: in prayer for those who lost their lives and homes in the London Tower Block fire 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)

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.

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

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.