All Saints' Bisham

Sunday 21 June: Third Sunday after Trinity

Our 9.30am service will be led by Revd Sam Follett

The Third Sunday after Trinity is an opportunity to reflect upon Christian living, humility, and active faith in daily life. Christians are encouraged to share God’s love, trust in God’s timing and remain faithful in adversity.

This week we continue our Sermon Series “Hope in the mess of life”:

Joseph spent about 11 years in Potiphar's household and at least 2 years in prison before Pharaoh called him to interpret dreams. It is whilst Joseph is in prison that he meets and helps Pharaoh’ chief cupbearer – who, somewhat belatedly, - introduces Joseph directly to Pharaoh. Wasted years? Joseph’s experiences during this time, a period of trial and preparation, prove crucial in shaping his eventual leadership role in Egypt.

Reading and Gospel

Our first reading is from Genesis 41:15-16,39- 43,53-56 which you will find on pages 40 and 41 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles.

Pharaoh quickly recognises that Joseph has the spirit of God in him which has made him both discerning and wise. Pharaoh “set him over all the land of Egypt ” so that he could implement the plan that God has revealed through Pharaoh’s dream.

Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not I; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer.” (verse 16)

Grain gathered and stored during seven years of plenty is then available to help people survive the seven years of famine - not just in Egypt, but in the wider world too.

The Gospel reading from John 6: 32-35 is on page 105 of the New Testament in our pew bibles.

Jesus makes a similar point to his disciples that Joseph made to Pharaoh about his own role in interpreting Pharaoh’s dream:

“It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.” (verse 32)

In Genesis we read how God ensured that even during seven years of famine there was bread throughout the land. Now, in John 6, we learn how God provides much more than just bodily nourishment but spiritual nourishment and salvation too – which can only be found through a deep relationship with Jesus.

“Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (verse 35)

Notices

1. What are your three favourite Psalms?

Beginning on 26 July, we will be spending several weeks exploring the Book of Psalms in our worship and preaching. These ancient songs and prayers give voice to praise, trust, thanksgiving, lament, and hope—and they continue to speak powerfully into our lives today. As we prepare for this summer series, we'd love to hear from you. What are your three favourite Psalms?

Perhaps there is a Psalm that has encouraged you in a difficult season, shaped your prayer life, or simply contains words you return to time and again. We hope to include some of the Psalms that are especially meaningful to our church family.

Please submit your choices by midnight on Sunday 28 June 2026 using the link below:

https://bit.ly/4U-psalms

Thank you for helping shape this summer's journey through the Psalms.

2. Supporters’ Evening at All Saints’ Bisham – Monday 29 June

Join us from 6pm – 9pm for a relaxed evening in the Church. Come along and say hello, look around the Church and see how you can help support its future. Drinks and finger buffet will be served.

Supporters' Evening Leaflet

3. New Bible Study Group: meeting fortnightly 10.00am – 11.30am beginning on Thursday 16th July

Come and join us for a relaxed and informal bible study group as we explore the Parables of Jesus together. You don't need to know lots about the Bible and there's no pressure to read aloud or say anything unless you want to. Just come as you are, enjoy coffee and refreshments and share the journey of faith together as we discover how Jesus' stories - full of wisdom, warmth, humour, surprise and hope - still speak into ordinary life today.

Services and Events

Saturday 20 June 10.30am – 1.00pm at Marlow Sailing Club Coffee Morning in aid of the RNLI. Marlow Sailing Club, Temple Lane, Bisham SL7 1SA

Sunday 21 June 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham Morning Communion Service

Sunday 21 June 3.30pm at All Saints’ Marlow This Sunday is the last Spring Recital which features Sofia Dorosh, an outstanding Ukrainian pianist … followed by refreshments

Thursday 25 June 10.00am – 12.00pm Bisham Church Friends' Coffee Morning and History Talk – “The Shape of the Village: 1851 Tithe Map”

Sunday 28 June 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham Morning Communion Service

Monday 29 June 6.00pm – 9.00pm at All Saints’ Bisham Supporters’ Evening

Thank you for reading this week’s, Pew News.

With love.

Mark and Carol

All Saints' Bisham

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