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
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
Sunday 19 April: 3rd Sunday of Easter Our Service will be led by Revd Graham Watts As we enter the third Sunday of Easter, we continue to celebrate the gloriously risen Christ. The fifty days of Eastertide form a single festival period in which the tone of joy created at the Easter Vigil is sustained throughout the following seven weeks. We continue our new Sermon Series on being “Resurrection People.” His Resurrection brings us all hope and is a reminder that the story of Jesus did not end with His death on the cross. We follow his disciples on their journey, reflect on the Resurrection and meditate on it’s meaning for our own lives and faith. Reading and Gospel Our reading this week, from Isaiah 35: 3-6, is on page 690 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. These verses emphasise God’s promise to strengthen, restore and bring joy to his people. Isaiah vividly portrays both miraculous healing and the renewal of life. “then the lame shall leap like a deer …. And waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.” The reading from Acts 3: 1-10 is on page 128 of the New Testament in our pew bibles. On his way to the temple with John, Peter miraculously heals a crippled beggar “in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.” The apostles are continuing Jesus’ ministry and reinforcing the belief that faith in Christ brings about transformation and healing. There is also an alternative Gospel reading for this week from Luke 7: 18-23 which you will find on page 70 of the Old Testament in our pew bibles. When asked if He is the one who is to come, Jesus responds by pointing to His ministry as evidence of His Messiahship: “ .. the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offence at me” We are all reminded to remain steadfast in our faith and trust in Jesus whatever the circumstances that may arise. Notices 1. New Altar Frontal for All Saints’ Bisham Carol and Claire are currently developing designs for our new purple Altar Frontal. 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 help advise on the best way to help. tim.linacreasb@gmail.com Services and Events Saturday 18 April 1.00pm – 4.00pm at All Saints’ BishamChurchyard Tidy Up. Apologies but I am going to postpone this as I cannot be at church due to family commitments. 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 Sunday 3 May 8.00am at All Saints’ Bisham ...Book of Common Prayer - Early Communion ServiceSunday 3 May 9.30am at All Saints' Bisham ... Morning Communion Service Sunday 10 May 09.30am at All Saints’ Bisham ...Morning Communion Service followed by Annual General Meeting (AGM) in church Friday 29 May 10.00am – 12.00pm ... Bisham Church Friends Coffee Morning and History Talk – “The Shape of the Village” Thank you for reading this week’s, Pew News. Please note that Marlow Bridge is again due to be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians on 18 and 19 April. With love. Mark and Carol
