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.” Notices1. APCM 7.30pm 19 MayThis 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: Music at the Manor leaflet 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: Supporters' Evening Leaflet 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
With Wedding Bells and Bisham Church Friends Coffee Mornings, School Assemblies and an update on the Lantern Church fund-raising, there is always plenty going on in our community. Plus ... some good news about our Team Vicar, Revd Carol Cooper!
Sunday 10 May: 6th Sunday of Easter Our Service will be led by Revd Carol Cooper The Sixth Sunday of Easter is part of the Eastertide season, which spans fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. We continue our Sermon Series exploring how ordinary followers are transformed by the living Christ. Readings and Gospel Our Readings and Gospel emphasise the importance of being open to God’s voice and receptive to His invitation to serve in whatever way He is asking us. “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”Our first reading from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 starts on page 264 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. Samuel mistakenly thinks he hears the voice of Eli the Priest, but it is in fact the Lord who is calling him. The reading from Acts 13: 1-3 is on page 141 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. While worshipping the Lord and fasting, Barnabus and Saul are called by the Holy Spirit. The Gospel reading for this week is from Luke 10: 38-42 which you will find on page 77 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Jesus visits Martha and Mary. Martha is distracted by her many tasks whereas Mary sits at the Lord’s feet and listens to what he is saying. Notices 1. Project Shine Update from Revd Graham Watts "Thank you so much from The Lantern Church to all those who supported our Lantern Marathon Challenge over the last few weeks. It all finished last Saturday with a wonderful Marathon Family Fun Day with Charlie Bear at the Church. 15 different people or groups took on a "Marathon Challenge" of completing 26 challenging things and got sponsorship. Sponsorship is still coming in but it looks like around £16000 has been raised for Project Shine and its profile has certainly been raised around Marlow Bottom. On a personal note, thank you to those who sponsored my 26-mile run. The hot weather made it tougher than I expected but, with amazing companions on different parts of the run to Henley and back again, I did complete it. Thank you from The Lantern for all your support." 2. Music at All Saints’ Marlow 10 May Choral Evensong 3.30pm Choral Evensong is a one hour church service, following the words of the Book of Common Prayer. It is to be sung by the Senior Choir of All Saints’ Church Marlow. The music is by Dyson, Samuel Sebastian Wesley and Bach. All are welcome!3. APCM 19 May 7.30pm This year, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at St John the Baptist Church, 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. 4. Marlow 5 Road Race Please note the Marlow 5 Road Race starts and finishes in Higginson Park this Sunday. The race starts at 9.30am and there is bound to be additional traffic and congestion which may affect your journey to Bisham. 5. Lighthouse Marlow We are once again looking for volunteers to help at this year’s Lighthouse Marlow which will run from Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August between 09.00 – 16.00 at St Peter’s School. We are particularly keen for Lighthouse Keepers & Age Group Leaders who supervise 10 children supported by our young volunteers (Lamplighters). These are great roles and key to ensuring Lighthouse runs smoothly. If you are interested please register to help now at Lighthouse Marlow 2026 - SignMeUp Services and Events Sunday 10 May 9.30am at All Saints’ Bisham Morning Communion Service followed by …. … Bisham Church Annual Meeting (also known as the ACCM – Annual Church Council Meeting) at 11.00am 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 at All Saints’ Bisham Bisham Church Friends Coffee Morning and History Talk – “The Shape of the Village”Saturday 30 May at All Saints' BishamMarlow Riders "Pit Stop" ... Tea, Coffee and Cake provided by Bisham Church Friends 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
Sunday 3 May: 5th Sunday of Easter Our Services 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”.This week we hear how the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray – just as John taught his disciples. Readings and Gospel Our first reading, from Psalm 2 1-8, is on page 519 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. The kings and rulers on earth set themselves against the Lord and his anointed but are warned that they should serve the Lord with fear for his anger is quickly kindled. The reading from Acts 4 23-31 is on page 130 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Recalling the words from Psalm 2, the disciples reject the threats to them made by the chief priests and elders and pray to the Lord that he will help them to speak and teach His word with boldness. The Gospel reading for this week is from Luke 11 1-13 which you will find on page 77 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. Jesus first teaches his disciples The Lord’s Prayer. The parable which follows, about the friend asking for bread at midnight, encourages us to pray with boldness and perseverance. “Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” (Verse 9) Notices 1. Project Shine Project Shine Update 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. This Sunday afternoon’s recital is at 3.00pm and will be followed by tea and cake. The Spring series continues this Sunday 3rd May with the Alumni Choir of St Thomas-on-the-Bourne, Farnham, who will sing a wide range of beautiful sacred choral music as part of its annual tour.3. APCM 19 MayThis year, the Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held at St John the Baptist, Little Marlow, at 7:30pm. 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. Services and Events 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 at All Saints’ Bisham 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
