Sunday 12 April: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Our Service will be led by Revd Carol Cooper
Following Easter Sunday, we now enter Eastertide. This is a festive period lasting 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost - including Ascension Day – during which we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
During Eastertide (or Paschal tide), our “First Reading” in our Resurrection People Sermon Series will be taken from the Acts of the Apostles. The Acts of the Apostles, written by Luke, provides a continuous narrative linking the ministry of Jesus to the development of the early church.
Reading and Gospel
Our reading this week from Acts 1:1-5 is on page 126 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Following his Resurrection, Jesus appears before his Apostles many times over the course of the next 40 days, providing proof that he is still alive. His promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit foreshadows what will happen at Pentecost.
The Gospel reading from Luke 24:44-49 is on page 97 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. As we approach the end of Luke’s Gospel, following the Resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples and reminds them that everything written about him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled as the continuation of God’s plan. “Being clothed with power from on high” again points to the Apostles’ future empowerment with the Holy Spirit.
There is also an alternative Old Testament reading for this week from Isaiah 43:18-21. You will find it on page 699 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles.
“Do not remember the former things or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing;”
At a time of despair and when everything seems lost, The Lord offers words of hope and encouragement to his chosen people.
Notices
1. All Saints’ Bisham Electoral Roll
During the period 15th March to 12th April the annual review of the church electoral roll will take place. A copy of the current roll is on display in the church porch. If your name is already on the roll, you do not need to do anything - unless your contact details have changed in the last year.
If you wish to be added to the roll an application form can be found at the back of the church. All completed forms can be left in the box found at the back of the church. Any completed forms received after the 12th April 2026 will not be added to the roll until after the AGM on 10th May 2026.
2. Project Shine …. Take on the Challenging 26!
Congratulations to Graham Cooper. His Marathon Challenge Bikeathon has already raised a massive £990.21 versus a target of £500!
Not taking part? You can still make a difference by sponsoring a participant, cheering them on, sharing their efforts, or praying for them. Details of the events to sponsor are here: https://bit.ly/Lan-26
3. New Altar Frontal for All Saints’ Bisham
Carol and Claire are currently developing designs for our new purple Altar Frontal (replacing the one pictured below). The budget is £5,000 … so if anyone does wish to contribute it would be much appreciated.
Please speak to Carol or email our Treasurer Tim Linacre and he will advise on the best way to help.
Services and Events
Sunday 12 April 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
Saturday 18 April 1.00pm – 4.00pm at All Saints’ Bisham
Churchyard Tidy Up – all helpers welcome for no matter how long … please bring your own gardening tools
Sunday 19 April 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
Sunday 26 April 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
Thursday 30 April 10.00am – 12.00pm
Bisham Church Friends Coffee Morning and History Talk – The Vansittarts buy the Bisham Estate
Thank you for reading this week’s, Pew News.
Please note that Marlow Bridge is due to be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from 11 to 12 April.
With love.
Mark and Carol