St. Luke s Church, Maidenhead www.stlukeschurchmaidenhead.org.uk Church Office: 01628 622733 Week commencing: 10th August 2014 Eighth Sunday after Trinity WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP 8.00 am Holy Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch 10.00 am Parish Communion with Baptisms President: The Reverend Sally Lynch Preacher: The Reverend Terrie Robinson 2.30 pm Wedding 6.00 pm Sundays at Six: Will resume in September If you are new to St. Luke s please do make yourself known to the ministers or a member of the Welcome Team, who can give you a contact card to complete. Please do join us after the service for coffee which today 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 email update. If you would like one please email 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 (01628 784724).
This weeks Bible readings at 10.00 am A Reading from the Book of Genesis Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Now his brothers went to pasture their father s flock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them. He answered, Here I am. So he said to him, Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me. So he sent him from the valley of Hebron. He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, What are you seeking? I am seeking my brothers, he said; tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock. The man said, They have gone away, for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams. But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, Let us not take his life. Reuben said to them, Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh. And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt. Genesis 37. 1-4;12-28 2
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew Immediately after feeding the crowd with the five loaves and two fish, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God. Matthew 14. 22-33 The Collect Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Post Communion Prayer Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands that have taken holy things; may the ears which have heard your word be deaf to clamour and dispute; may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit; may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love shine with the light of hope; and may the bodies which have been fed with your body be refreshed with the fullness of your life; glory to you for ever. 3
The floodlighting has been sponsored this week by Johanna Raffan Many wonderful memories 15th August 1962 What s happening? See below, and check out our website too www.stlukeschurchmaidenhead.org.uk WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: 10th - 19th February 2015. Price 1645 details from Sally. Messy Church (3.30-5.30 pm, in church) dates for this year: 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. World War One Commemorations: As part of our World War 1 commemorations we will be using the original service of dedication of our memorial chapel on Sunday 9th November at which the Bishop of Reading will be preaching. INFORMATION: Re-Ordering: The Re-Ordering Group is very keen to keep everyone updated about the progress and to respond to queries and comments as quickly as possible. Due to limited space on the pewsheet we will be using 2 methods of communication: the blue boards at the back of church and the weekly email update, as here we can add attachments and lots of detail but save paper! We have tried to ensure that everyone we know of online is being sent the weekly update but please let the office know if you are not and would like to receive it. Please do open and read the updates on re-ordering. Thank you InSpire is Back!: Following its brief hiatus, the church magazine returns in late summer. Please email material to inspire@stlukeschurchmaidenhead.org.uk by 11pm on Sunday 24th August. Sadly, late content cannot be accepted. Andrew Burdett Choir Practice: Please note that there will be NO choir practices on Fridays 15th and 22nd August. They will resume on Friday 29th August. PCC: There will be a meeting of the PCC in the Parish Centre on Thursday 14th August at 8pm. 4
SOCIAL and FUNDRAISING: Local Evening Walks: All are welcome on these walks which are at 7.15 pm. Wednesday 13th August: Meet at the King s Head, Little Marlow (GR873882) on the A4155 for a hilly walk of just over 3 miles via woods, fields and lanes with views. Thursday 21st August: Meet at the Royal Standard (GR923876) for a flat 2.5 mile walk via Berghers Hill and Lillyfee Farm. Please share cars if possible and if it s wet please phone to check that the walk is still on. Roger & Jilly Bevitt (T.633464) Ride & Stride Saturday 13th September: As usual we hope to have a team of cyclists on this sponsored ride to local churches raising money that is split between the Berkshire Churches Trust (which makes grants for the repair of churches) and our own church. Alternatively you may stride (walk or run) a route. Further information to follow or speak with Roger Bevitt (T. 633464) Friendship Project: meets in the Parish Centre on Thursday mornings at 11am 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. 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. Friendship Project Outing: On Thursday 21st August, the Friendship project will be having a coach trip to Worthing. The cost of the outing will be 1.00 per person. If you would like to come, please let Sonya Clarke or Sue Hinchliffe know asap. Thursday Teas: Tea will be served in the Parish Centre between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday 14th August. All are welcome. Anyone needing transport should contact Enid Barber or Phyllis Sigsworth Day Out at Beale Wildlife Park & Gardens: On Friday 22nd August, a group of us from church are going to take a picnic to Beale Wildlife Park & Gardens on the River Thames near Pangbourne. Please contact Ann Burdett at ann@arembe.com for further details. Theatre Trips to Wycombe Swan: I have booked group rate tickets to see Barnum on Thursday 9th October at 7.30pm (cost 22.00) and One Man Two Guvnors on Monday 1st December at 7.30pm (cost 15.00) If you would like to participate, please write down your request and give it, together with a cheque payable to St Luke s PCC. Ann Burdett 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. 5
Social and Fundraising events coming up Garden Party: Saturday 23rd August in the vicarage garden, 3-5pm. Tickets now available costing 7 for adults and 3 for children in aid of church funds. A delicious tea and sideshows. Littlewick Green Show: Monday 25th August. We have lots of tickets to sell - the more we sell, the more we can raise for church funds. If you can take some away to sell elsewhere, please ask Helen Poynter, Sonya or Sue Hinchliffe for a batch. Harvest: Sunday 28th September, service at 10.45am, followed by a bring and share lunch. There will be no 8am service on this day. Charities Fair: Saturday 1st November in the Town Hall. Please be prepared to make produce etc to sell and to staff the stall for an hour or two on the day. Christmas Tree Festival: Friday 12th-Sunday 14th December. WIDER COMMUNITY: Breakfast Club: Foodshare will be running the Breakfast Club again this year. It runs from 9am-10am Monday-Friday at Riverside Children s Centre. No need to commit to the whole summer, even if you are only able to do a couple of mornings, your help would be gratefully received. If you are interested in helping please email Sue Brett on susanbrett4@aol.co.uk. Community Meal: The next Community Meal will be held on Tuesday 19th August at 5.30 in the Parish Centre. Acupuncture: David Sheppard (son of Ruth) has recently set up his own acupuncture practice in Maidenhead. Further details are available at the back of church. Maidenhead Half Marathon: This event is taking place on Sunday 7th September. A number of roads surrounding St Luke s will be closed. The full list of affected routes is on display at the back of church. Guild of St Raphael: The next meeting at St Luke s of the Guild of St Raphael will be on Monday 18th August at 7.30pm in the chapel. If you would like to know more about the Guild, have a word with Enid Barber 628195. Meetings take place monthly at different churches and are for people willing to pray for the sick at home daily. The Arts Project Noah s Ark 28th-31st August: ALL WELCOME! Wednesday 28th: Film - Noah in the Parish Centre. On Thursday 29th and Friday 30th, join us 10ammidday, 2-4pm and 7-9pm in the vicarage garden. A celebratory service will take place on Sunday 31st August at 10am. There is no charge but donations would be gratefully accepted. If you have any craft items you would like to donate please place them in the box at the back of church. If you were unable to attend the recent planning meeting but would like to help out, please let Sally Lynch know. 6
Say Farewell to Bishop John at the Diocese of Oxford s Grand Day Out! Saturday 20 September, 2014: 10.00 17.00, Oxford City Centre. Everyone is invited to give thanks for Bishop John s ministry among us. For full information about the day, please go to www.oxford.anglican.org/granddayout or see the poster at the back of church. Thames Valley Police: TVP has a limited number of Going Away Boxes for loan. If you know of an elderly or vulnerable friend, neighbour or family member who is going to be away from their home and does not have security devices already installed and would like to be considered, please email GoingAwayBoxes@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or call the TVP Enquiry Centre on 101. For your prayers Please pray for: The ministry and mission of this church and our offering of ourselves Our plans to re-order the church, for funding and wisdom in the plans and practical work Serena Tajima as she prepares for the next stage of her vocational journey Plans for the diocesan Grand Day Out later this year Those whose anniversary of baptism falls in August: Daisy Northover, Clayton Barry, Harry Saunders, Tom Webb, Amber Miles, Summer Miles, Liam Taylor, James Harlow, Nathaniel Harlow, Jude Perry, Emma Deakin, Poppy Shaw, Pauline Shaw and Grace McLaughlin Guy Newell and Ellie Campbell on the occasion of their baptism today Those married here recently: Anaka and Peter; Rebecca and Paul Anna and Ivan to be married here today Those preparing for marriage later 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 Those who live and/or work in Collier Close The sick and those who care for them: Eddie Crunden, Nick, Katharine, Michael Seward, Chris and Dave Sawyers, Tim Williams, Stephen Sands, Jack Davis, Michelle Ball, Vera Wheeler Those who have died recently, and those who mourn them: Shirley Sattler, Wendy Logie 7
Next Sunday, 17th August 8.00 am Holy Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch 10.00 am Parish Communion President: The Reverend Sally Lynch Preacher: The Reverend Sally Lynch Next week s Bible readings at 10.00 am: Genesis 45. 1-15 Romans 11. 1-2a;29-32 Matthew 15. 21-28 Next week s rotas under Duty Warden: Don Luff Intercessor: Serena Tajima Readers: OT: Sally Somerville NT: Don Luff Elements: Ann Cooke, Barbara Essam Chalice: Sue Harbour, Ben Darracott Coffee: Sylvia Jones, Val Herbert Welcomers: 8.00 am: Richard Hannam 10.00 am: John Cox, Sue Hinchliffe, Peter Goford, Sue Brett This week at St. Luke s: Everyone is welcome to all of our services and activities Monday 11th August Tuesday 12th 8.30 am Morning Prayer Office Open 7.15 pm Holy Communion 10.00am-12 noon Wednesday 13th 8.30 am Morning Prayer 10.00 am Holy Communion No Hope Wednesday 8.00 pm Pools of Stillness 9.00 pm Compline Thursday 14th 8.30 am Morning Prayer 11.00 am Friendship Project 2.00 pm Thursday Teas 5.00 pm Evening Prayer 8.00 pm PCC Friday 15th 9.00 am Morning Prayer Office Open 5.00 pm Evening Prayer 10.0 am-12 noon No Choir Practice Saturday 16th 9.00 am Morning Prayer St. Luke s Church Office is open Tuesday and Friday 10.00 am - 12 noon Deadline for entries for this weekly pew sheet is 9.00 am on Tuesdays. Administrator: Nicola Buckland (01628) 622733 Vicar: The Reverend Sally Lynch (01628) 783033 Vicarage: 26 Norfolk Road, SL6 7AX 8