St. Luke s Church, Maidenhead Church Office:

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1 St. Luke s Church, Maidenhead Church Office: WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP Week commencing: 22nd June 2014 First Sunday after Trinity 8.00 am Holy Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch am Holy Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch Preacher: The Reverend Sally Lynch 4.00 pm Sundays at Six: Rock Shop (music, prayer & tea) at All Saints please note the time! If you are new to St. Luke s please do make yourself known to the ministers or the sidespeople, who can give you a contact card to complete. Please do join us after the service for coffee which is served in the Parish Centre You might like to know that our children s area is at the front with toys and books for restless little people. Do feel free to sit there with your children. we have large print orders of service and hymn books. If you would like one please ask someone wearing a name badge. we have a loop system for those using hearing aids. the toilets are through the double doors at the front of church. if you would like to receive an intincted wafer at communion please let one of the ministry team know before the service and come to the south side of the altar. we have many activities going on during the week. For a full list please ask a person with a name badge - or take a Parish Directory from the leaflet trolley. we send out a weekly update. If you would like one please the Parish Office on admin@stlukeschurchmaidenhead.org.uk Quiet Space: The Chapel is available for anyone who wishes to have quiet space to pray before or after services. Please feel free to use it and enter via the choir stalls door. Pastoral Care: If you have or know of any particular pastoral need (visiting, home communion, etc) please speak to our Pastoral Coordinator, Sue Hinchliffe in the first instance (tel: ).

2 This weeks Bible readings at am A reading from the book of Genesis Isaac grew, and was weaned; and Abraham made a great feast on the day that Isaac was weaned. But Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, playing with her son Isaac. So she said to Abraham, Cast out this slave woman with her son; for the son of this slave woman shall not inherit along with my son Isaac. The matter was very distressing to Abraham on account of his son. But God said to Abraham, Do not be distressed because of the boy and because of your slave woman; whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for it is through Isaac that offspring shall be named after you. As for the son of the slave woman, I will make a nation of him also, because he is your offspring. So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of water, and gave it to Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, along with the child, and sent her away. And she departed, and wandered about in the wilderness of Beer-sheba. When the water in the skin was gone, she cast the child under one of the bushes. Then she went and sat down opposite him a good way off, about the distance of a bowshot; for she said, Do not let me look on the death of the child. And as she sat opposite him, she lifted up her voice and wept. And God heard the voice of the boy; and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, and said to her, What troubles you, Hagar? Do not be afraid; for God has heard the voice of the boy where he is. Come, lift up the boy and hold him fast with your hand, for I will make a great nation of him. Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. She went, and filled the skin with water, and gave the boy a drink. God was with the boy, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with the bow. He lived in the wilderness of Paran; and his mother got a wife for him from the land of Egypt. Genesis A reading from the Gospel of Matthew Jesus summoned the twelve and sent them out with the following instruction: A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household! So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground 2

3 unperceived by your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but have not whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven. Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one s foes will be members of one s own household. Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. Matthew The Collect O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Post Communion Prayer Eternal Father, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us up in hope, and make us grow in love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Words of Trinity anthem With All Our Hearts - Thomas Tallis With all our hearts and mouths we confess, praise and bless Thee, God the Father unbegotten and Thee the Son, only begotten With the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Holy and unseparable Trinity, to Thee be glory for evermore. Amen 3

4 The floodlighting has been sponsored this week by Rita, Nicola and Jane Anne Buckland in celebration of a special birthday for Jamie What s happening? See below, and check out our website too WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY: Confirmation: If you would like to start preparing for the deanery confirmation in early November please have a word with Sally soon. Exciting Holiness: There is a free online resource which explores the cycle of festivals throughout the year. For those who came to the recent teaching series it supplements what was covered but will also be of interest for those who were unable to attend. The website address is: Conference at the Corrymeela Centre: Conference and Weekend at the Corrymeela Centre in Northern Ireland Reconciling Enmity: Creating Courage, Hope and Reconciliation in Divided Societies September The conference and weekend is being offered to the Congregations of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London and St Luke s, Maidenhead. Brochure with full details in church I have created a web page for the event, it is at or contact Ian Gilchrist. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 10th - 19th February Price 1645 details from Sally. Messy Church ( pm, in church) dates for this year: Sunday 29th June 3pm in the Vicarage garden with Baptism service and party Friday 1st August, Friday 26th Sept. Saturday 1st Nov. Sat. 6th Dec. Prayer List: To add anyone to the prayer list on this pew sheet please notify the office - with permission of the person to be prayed for. INFORMATION: Say Farewell to Bishop John at the Diocese of Oxford s Grand Day Out! Saturday 20 September, 2014: , Oxford City Centre. Everyone is invited to give thanks for Bishop John s ministry among us, for prayer and worship, a feast of different activities, a massive picnic on Christ Church Meadow and a huge open-air farewell Eucharist. For full information about the day, please go to or see the poster at the back of church. 4

5 SOCIAL and FUNDRAISING: Summer Fair: THANK YOU to everyone who contributed in any way to yesterday s fair. Once again this valuable fundraising and outreach event in our calendar was a great success. Foodshare: is looking for people to commit to regular donations of a can/packet of food a week. If you are able to help, please see Sue Brett or bring food to the box in church, for dedication each Sunday. Local Evening Walks: All are welcome on these walks which are at 7.15 pm. Wednesday 25th June: Meet at the public car park at Spade Oak (GR ) for a 3.5 mile flat (or optional hill for a view) walk along the towpath and over to Cockmarsh. Thursday 3rd July: Park on the verge opposite the Crooked Billet (GR ) off the A4155 Marlow to Bourne End road for a 3 mile somewhat hilly walk with views from Sheepridge & Bloom Wood. Please share cars if possible and if it s wet please phone to check that the walk is still on. Roger & Jilly Bevitt (T ) Friendship Project-Grand Launch this Thursday 26th June at 11.00am: a Community First grant has been received which enables us to fund and extend the small group meeting in the parish Centre on Thursday mornings. It is now called the Friendship Project (Faith to Faith) and is an opportunity for folk in the local community to get together to have coffee, chat, hear a speaker from time to time and share a light lunch. Baljit Gill will continue as co-ordinator and join Sonya Clarke (treasurer), Philip Love (ward councillor) and Sally Lynch on the initial management team. Everyone is warmly invited to weekly meetings, for which there is a 1 charge per session. If you know of anyone else who you think would benefit (lonely, elderly, etc) please do invite them, or even better bring them along. Agatha Christie s Mousetrap-Wycombe Swan Theatre: The Mousetrap is 60 years old this year and is on tour at Wycombe Swan in July. Ann Burdett has obtained Wednesday matinee tickets at a discounted price of for Wednesday 9th July at 2.30pm. If you would like tickets, please can you give a cheque (made payable to St Luke s PCC) to Ann as soon as possible. Monthly Lunch: We shall be going to the Harvester for lunch on Thursday 26th June. Please be at Church for departure at 11.45am. Thank you The Last One: Thursday Group s Final Summer Party will be held on Saturday 12th July at 30 Mallow Park, Ann & Richard Burdett s, 6pm for 6.30pm. Tickets available from Sue Hinchliffe or any Committee member. Please bring your own drink and chair. If transport is required please let a member of the Committee know. Please support our final event. Thank you. 5

6 WIDER COMMUNITY: Music for a Midsummer s Evening: Vocal and instrumental music from the 16th century onwards with Berkshire Baroque and Waltham Madrigals on Saturday 5th July 7.30pm at Shottesbrook Church. Entry is free with a retiring collection in aid of repairs to the church stonework. Annual Interfaith Sports Day: To be held on Sunday 13th July at Altwood School, 1.30pm-5.30pm. There will be 7-a-side football for adults and the under 12s as well as children s games for the under 10s. Make up your own teams or just come along! For further details contact Karnail Pannu karnilpannu@yahoo.co.uk or Michael Hogg Michael.451@btinternet.com Churches Together in Maidenhead: It may be summer but CTiM is already seeking people to help organise the Christmas Day lunch this year. They are looking for someone to coordinate the volunteer list, someone to organise the volunteers on the day and someone to help with the organisation of transport. If you are interested please contact Tony Weeks: tony_weeks@maidenhead6.freeserve.co.uk Voices Anon Concert: Here on Thursday 3rd July. Doors open 7.30pm. Entry is free with a retiring collection for charity. All are welcome. 6

7 SAVE THE DATE Glitz and glamour Garden party: Saturday 23rd August. 3pm, in the vicarage garden. Tickets 7, on sale soon. Ladies are encouraged to wear hats men may if they wish! 28th 31st August: Arts project Noah s Ark Saturday 20th September: Oxford diocese Grand Day Out a day of activities in Oxford Saturday 27th September: 4pm tea with Bishop John, followed by evening worship led by St. Luke s on Ray Mill Island Service commemorating the dedication of our memorial chapel: As part of our World War One commemorations we are re-running the original service of dedication of our memorial chapel on Sunday 9th November at which the Bishop of Reading will be preaching. For your prayers Please pray for: The ministry and mission of this church and our offering of ourselves. Those being ordained this Petertide. Plans for the diocesan Grand Day Out later this year. Chloe Whiting, baptised here last week Those whose anniversary of baptism falls in June: Harry Atack, Daisy Little, Oliver Warren, Jonah Lambert, James Summers, John Manders, Charlie Manders, Sophia Stevens, Cameron Bradley & Layla-Skye Jarnak Those preparing for marriage this summer Bishop John as he prepares to retire The work of Street Angels and whether you might join them The elderly and lonely in our parish All who work and live in Ray Meadow The sick and those who care for them: Eddie Crunden, Nick, Katharine, Michael Seward, Chris and Dave Sawyers, Tim Williams, Stephen Sands, Jack Davis Those who have died recently, and those who mourn them: Joycelyn Wyman, Angela Tattersal, Susan Jennens, Ronald Birch 7

8 Next Sunday, 29th June: 8.00 am Holy Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch am Parish Communion-with a difference President: The Reverend Sally Lynch 6.00 pm Sundays at Six: Choral Evensong (BCP) for the feast of St Peter, here Next week s Bible readings at am: Matthew Next week s rotas under Duty Warden: Dave Sopp Intercessors: Readers: Elements: Chalice: Coffee: Ann & Richard Burdett Sidespeople: 8.00 am: Richard Hannam am: John Cox, Sue Brett, Ann Darracott, Peter Goford This week at St. Luke s: Everyone is welcome to all of our services and activities Monday 23rd Tuesday 24th 8.30 am Morning Prayer Office Open am-12 noon 7.15 pm Holy Communion 8.00 pm Standing Committee (Vicarage) Wednesday 25th 8.30 am Morning Prayer am Holy Communion 8.00 pm Re-ordering Group Thursday 26th 8.30 am Morning Prayer am The Friendship Project Launch am Thursday Lunches depart for Harvester 5.00 pm Evening Prayer Friday 27h 8.30 am Morning Prayer Office Open 5.00 pm Evening Prayer am-12 noon 8.00 pm Choir Practice Saturday 28th 9.00 am Morning Prayer St. Luke s Church Office is open Tuesday and Friday am - 12 noon Deadline for entries for this weekly pew sheet is 9.00 am on Tuesdays. Administrator: Nicola Buckland (01628) Vicar: The Reverend Sally Lynch (01628) Vicarage: 26 Norfolk Road, SL6 7AX 8