Sunday 26 April: 4th Sunday of Easter
Our Service will be led by Revd Sue Irwin
This Sunday we continue our Sermon Series looking at the way Jesus rising from the dead transformed how we live as “Resurrection People”.
In our Reading and Gospel, we learn how God’s call to join him in His Kingdom is open to everyone irrespective of ethnicity, geography, social status or physical condition. As Resurrection People, we can all be active in reaching out to those who are often overlooked or marginalised in our communities and welcoming them into our Church.
Reading and Gospel
Our reading from Isaiah 56: 3- 8, is on page 713 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. The Lord extends his Covenant to everyone who loves his name, joins themselves to him and keeps the sabbath:
“I will gather others to them besides those already gathered”
The reading from Acts 8: 26-40 starts on page 135 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Philip is called by the Spirit to a remote road where he meets an important Ethiopian court official. Starting with the passage from Isaiah which the man is already reading, Philip proclaims to him the good news about Jesus and baptizes him when he confirms his personal faith in Jesus Christ.
There is also an alternative Gospel reading for this week from Luke 14:15-24 which you will find on page 82 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. The Parable of the Great Dinner illustrates how God’s invitation to join him is extended to everyone regardless of their position in life. We must respond with a humble heart and a readiness to prioritise His Kingdom over earthly concerns.
Notices
1. Running a Marathon for Project Shine
Revd Graham Watts will be running 26 miles from Marlow Bottom to Henley via Little Marlow passing the All Saints' churches of Marlow and Bisham. He is doing this on the morning of Saturday 2nd May. A video of how he feels about this (!) and details of how you can sponsor him, should you wish to, can be found here: Running a Marathon for Project Shine! by Graham Watts
This will be followed by a Family Fun Day from 2pm – 5pm at Lantern Church.
Charlie Bear's Treasure Hunt. Marathon Art Challenge Exhibition and Craft Connection. Tea, coffee, cake, bar and bar snacks. Tombola and Bouncy Castle
2. Music at All Saints’ Marlow
If you would like to unwind on a Sunday afternoon to the delights of classical music, then why not pop along to All Saints’ Marlow. Sunday afternoon recitals are usually at 3.30pm and are followed by tea and cake.
26th April Tom Brockington – organist
Services and Events
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
Sunday 3 May 8.00am at All Saints’ Bisham
Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service
Sunday 3 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
Sunday 10 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service followed by Annual General Meeting (AGM) in church
Thursday 14 May
Ascension Day
Sunday 17 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Sunday after Ascension Day / Morning Communion Service
Sunday 24 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Pentecost / Morning Communion Service
Friday 29 May 10.00am – 12.00pm
Bisham Church Friends Coffee Morning and History Talk – “The Shape of the Village”
Sunday 31 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
Thank you for reading this week’s, Pew News.
With love.
Mark and Carol