Sunday 8 February: 2nd Sunday before Lent
Our service will be led by Revd Mieke Gaynor
Lent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It is a time when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter by reflecting on their behaviour over the last year and finding ways to live a life based on the teaching of Jesus. People do this in different ways: some people fast, eat frugally, give up treats, or give to charity.
Ash Wednesday on 18 February marks the start of Lent when there will be a special evening service at All Saints’ Bisham.
Reading and Gospel
Our Old Testament reading this week is taken from 1 Kings 17: 8-16. and can be followed on page 347 in our pew bibles. Both Elijah and the widow of Zarephath follow the word of the Lord as instructed and their obedience and faith are recognised.
The Gospel reading is from John 6: 1-15 and can be followed on page 104 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Jesus takes the five loaves and two fishes, gives thanks, then distributes sufficient food to feed the five thousand.
“When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.” John 6: verse 14
Both passages encourage us to trust in God even when the situation before us may seem hopeless. Faith in God will deliver the spiritual nourishment we need.
Notices
Sunday 8 February 9.30am: Morning Communion Service
Tuesday 10 February 10.00am: Bisham Church Friends History Talk and Coffee Morning
Sunday 15 February 9.30am Morning Communion Service
Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm at All Saints’ Bisham : Ash Wednesday – a quiet service to pause, reflect and to consider what we may want to let go or change.
Thursday 19 February 11.30am at All Saints’ Marlow: Funeral service for Anne Morse followed by the wake at The Compleat Angler
Friday 20 February 11.00am at All Saints’ Bisham: Funeral service for Derek Oliver
Sunday 22 February 9.30am: Morning Communion and show of appreciation for Sean Wheeler’s work in Bisham
Wednesday 25 February 3.30pm – 5.00pm at Cliveden Manor Care Home, Little Marlow Rd, Marlow. Every Wednesday from 25 Feb – 1 April: Draw Near: Life-Giving Habits for Lent – Bible Readings, Discussion, Prayer and Music
Saturday 28 February 10.00am till 4.30pm at Bourne End Community Centre
“A walk through the Old Testament”. For tickets and more info:
https://marlowanglican.churchsuite.com/events/pk19sahu
Sunday 1 March 8.00am: Early Communion (Book of Common Prayer)
Sunday 1 March 9.30am: Morning Communion Service
Thursday 26 March 2026 8.15pm: BBO Big Band at Marlow Rugby Club – fund raising concert for All Saints’ Bisham. Please show your support.
Thank you for reading this week’s, Pew News.
With love.
Mark and Carol