Author: Reuben

1st Sunday after Trinity Sunday 3 June 2018 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 1 Samuel 3.1–10
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
1 The boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. 2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his room; 3 the lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was. 4 Then the LORD called, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ and he said, ‘Here I am!’ 5 and ran to Eli, and said, ‘Here I am, for you called me.’ But he said, ‘I did not call; lie down again.’ So he went and lay down. 6 The LORD called again, ‘Samuel!’ Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, ‘Here I am, for you called me.’ But he said, ‘I did not call, my son; lie down again.’ 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. 8 The LORD called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, ‘Here I am, for you called me.’ Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, ‘Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’’ So Samuel went and lay down in his place. 10 Now the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD
Responsorial Psalm 81.1-10
R: O come, let us sing to the Lord. Sing merrily to God our strength shout for joy to the God of Jacob. Take up the song and sound the timbrel the tuneful lyre with the harp. R Blow the trumpet at the new moon, as at the full moon, upon our solemn feast day. For this is a statute for Israel, a law of the God of Jacob. The charge he laid on the people of Joseph, when they came out of the land of Egypt. R I heard a voice I did not know, that said: “I eased their shoulder from the burden; their hands were set free from bearing the load. You called upon me in trouble and I delivered you; R
“I answered you from the secret place of thunder and proved you at the waters of Meribah. Hear, O my people, and I will admonish you: O Israel, if you would but listen to me! R “There shall be no strange god among you; you shall not worship a foreign god. I am the Lord your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt; open your mouth wide and I shall fill it.” R

SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4.5–12
A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians.
5 We do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. 11 For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. 12 So death is at work in us, but life in you.
This is the word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD Gospel Mark 2.23 – 3.6
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
GLORY TO YOU O LORD
One sabbath Jesus was going through the cornfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, ‘Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?’ 25 And he said to them, ‘Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need of food? 26 He entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.’ 27 Then he said to them, ‘The sabbath was made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath; 28 so the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.’ 1 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2 They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. 3 And he said to the man who had the withered hand, ‘Come forward.’ 4 Then he said to the Pharisees, ‘Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?’ But they were silent. 5 He looked around at them with anger; he was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. 6 The Pharisees went out and immediately conspired with the Herodians against Jesus, how to destroy him.
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
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.

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 as we seek God in Ordinary time this year ……….

Worship in the Benefice today… 1st after Trinity 0930 Sharnbrook Parish Communion & RnS 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion 1500 Souldrop Afternoon Praise—Reader Garry 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong – LLW Andrea Monday-Commemoration-Petroc, Abbot of Padstow 6th Century
1145 Messy Church Tuesday—Lesser Festival-Boniface of Crediton, Bp, Martyr, 754
Wednesday-Commemoration-Ini Kopuria, Fndr of Melanesian Brotherhd, 1945
0930 Sharnbrook Holy Communion 1st Wed BCP-Lady Chapel– Fr Mac Thursday—feria
0930 Felmersham Holy Communion CW
0930 Sharnbrook House Holy Communion
Friday—Lesser Fest-Thomas Ken, Non-Juror Hymn Writer, 1711
Saturday—Lesser Festival-Columba, Abbot of Iona, Missionary, 597 Next Sunday services—2nd after Trinity 0830 Souldrop Holy Communion BCP
0930 Sharnbrook All Age Holy Communion 1100 Felmersham Parish Communion—Rev Vicky 1800 Sharnbrook Benefice Evensong – LLW JaneT
Benefice Ordination Gift for Andrea:
a collection continues to buy the traditional ordination gifts of an Ordination stole & Preaching Scarf, in your generosity give your donations to the Rector in cash, or cheques payable to “R. Preston” or Paypal to rjp@reubenjamespreston.co.uk
or BACS 20-07-82 10181048 Ref ’Andrea’

HOLLYWOOD IN SHARNBROOK
Film showing of
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Sharnbrook Village Hall
Saturday 16 June 2018
Doors open 7pm (film 7.30pm)
Refreshments available
Tickets £5 from Ian 781721
All proceeds to Friends of St Peter's Church

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

We are getting a coach to go to St Albans Cathedral on Sunday 1 July for the Ordinations Service
If you would like to go on the coach (52 seats) please add your names to the lists in St Peter’s and St Mary’s
Details of departure times will be made available in due course.

Friday 22nd. June 2018 As an opener to St. Peter’s Festival weekend, Paul & Alison Monk invite you to Drinks and Nibbles in the garden of ‘Pear Tree Cottage’ 97, High St. from 6– 8pm.
Donations for Church funds.
Please contact Alison 782149 or Judy 781057 if you would like to come.
St. Peter's Garden Fete, Sat 23rd June 2pm Sharnbrook House.
Items needed: 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.)
Offers of help, suggestions: - Colin on 781559. colinjscott1@aol.com

Church Contacts
The Rector: Reuben Preston, The Rectory, 81 High Street, Sharnbrook MK44 1PE 01234 782000 07971 895897 rectorofsharnbrook@rjpmedia.co.uk Reader: Garry Johnson 07855 762922 Lay Leaders of Worship: Rosemary Drewery 07792926004, Jane Templeman, Andrea Maffie 07881 046255 Churchwardens:- St Peter’s Church: Roland Carpenter 01234 781551 Janet Norman 01234 781997 St Mary’s Church: 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: Keri, Maureen, Peter, Matthew, Barbara, Sally, Pam, Marjorie, Doreen, Conrad & Cynthia
The Departed: Dorothy Paffard
Prayer requests for the week: Pray for pupils during this continuing examination period Pray for the members of our Church Councils as they consider the future missional work of our churches Pray for Bishops in their Spiritual Leadership of the diocese

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

Spnsorship: none 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’

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

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)

a collection is started to buy the traditional ordination gifts of an Ordination stole & Preaching Scarf, in your generosity give your donations to the Rector in cash, or cheques payable to “R. Preston” or Paypal to rjp@reubenjamespreston.co.uk or BACS 20-07-82 10181048 Ref ’Andrea’

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

Help with Maintenance at St Peter’s.
1. The Churchyard—On Fridays 10am=noon, we will be working to tidy up the churchyard, and tackle the damaging infestation of ivy. If you can spare a couple of hours - on any Friday morning, we would be very pleased to see you..
Leadership at St Peter’s through 2018 into 2019
The current situation at St Peter’s is inadequate to help the church to grow. We need people to take on leadership roles at St Peter’s. The most urgent need is one, preferably two people to join the PCC and be willing to assist and train for the duties of Church Warden. We have past wardens and people who would gladly help and give advice to achieve this. Please give this some serious thought as you might be somebody who could fulfil this role and relieve Roland who has been covering the roles of Treasurer and a single Church Warden in this past year, this ought not continue into the new year ahead.’ Pray for people to come forward and offer to take up the roles of Church Wardens and PCC members—we have very capable women and men at St Peter’s who have the skills and aptitude to take hold of these responsibilities.

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

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.

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

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.