Sunday 17 May: 7th Sunday of Easter
Our Service will be led by Revd Sam Follett and Revd Sami Watts
This year, the 7th Sunday of Easter falls after Ascension Day and before Pentecost Sunday on 24 May. We join the disciples in a period of “active preparation”, gathering in prayer and unity while awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus.
We continue our Sermon Series exploring how ordinary followers are transformed by the living Christ.
Readings and Gospel
Our Readings and Gospel this week focus on the promise of the Holy Spirit, the empowerment of the disciples and the global mission of their early Church.
Our first reading from Joel 2: 28-29 is on page 881 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. The Word of the Lord comes to Joel, and we hear the prophesy which was later quoted by Peter (Acts 2: verse 17) when the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit:
“I will pour out my spirit on all flesh”
The reading from Acts 1: 6-14 is on page 126 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Immediately prior to His Ascension, Jesus reassures His disciples with His promise that the Holy Spirit will give them strength to carry on His Mission:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
The Apostles and followers of Jesus then gather in the upper room, devoted to prayer, while waiting for the Holy Spirit.
The Gospel reading for this week is from Matthew 28: 16-20 which you will find on page 36 of the New Testament in our pew bibles.
Following His resurrection, Jesus meets His eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee. Here, he commissions them to:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Notices
1. APCM 7.30pm 19 May
This year, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow. This is the Annual Meeting for the whole 4U Team and you are invited to come along to hear what's going on in our Parish.
2. Annual Bisham Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm on 21 May at Bisham Abbey
Updates on local issues from Councillors and presentation from the Thames Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team. Light refreshments will be provided
3. Music at All Saints’ Marlow 3.30pm on 24 May
Music Trust Concert with Nicola Tait Baxter (Cello)
4. Music at The Manor, Little Marlow – Saturday 6 June
Open 4.30pm – 8.00pm. Bring your own food, drink and chairs / gazebo. Fun for all the family including circus workshops and Marlow Ukelele Group. Tickets: £12.50 Adults £2.50 Children (5-16). Proceeds to Wye Valley volunteers and church. Click on leaflet link below:
5. 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. Click on leaflet link below:
Services and Events
Sunday 17 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Sunday after Ascension Day / Morning Communion Service
- Confirmation of Rebecca Seaton
Sunday 24 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Pentecost / Morning Communion Service
Friday 29 May 10.00am – 12.00pm at All Saints’ Bisham
Bisham Church Friends Coffee Morning and History Talk – “The Shape of the Village”
Saturday 30 May at All Saints' Bisham
Marlow Riders’ "Pit Stop". Tea, Coffee and Cake provided by Bisham Church Friends
Sunday 31 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham
Morning Communion Service
New Sermon Series begins: Joseph’s story
Friday 5 June 9.00.am – 10.00am at All Saints’ Bisham
Ascension Day Service for Bisham CofE Academy – parents and carers are welcome to attend
Sunday 7 June 8.00am at All Saints’ Bisham
Early Morning Communion Service / Book of Common Prayer
Sunday 7 June 9.30am
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