Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

Readings for Communion Services on Sundays                                                                                             

 

18^th May             Revelation 21:1-8 - NT page 280

               John 13:31-35 - NT page 116

25^th May             Revelation 21:22 – 22:5 NT page 281

                           John 14: 23-29 NT page 117

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for:

Matilda who was baptised last Sunday and Tina who is to be baptised this Sunday

Avril, Ann, Sarah, Nicholas, Pauline, Cedric, Sandra, Rosemary, Arthur, Tony, Lynsay, Claire, Andreea and Stephen and family, Patricia, Jane, Malcolm, Rose, Alan, June, Mike and Leena who are in particular need of prayer at this time.

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones.

 

 

Events for weeks commencing 11th and 18th May
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Wednesday	14th May	10am	Poetry Group	Home of Marion Roberts	Marion Roberts
Saturday	17th May	From 10am	Rogationtide Walk	Start and finish at St Martin’s Church	Mark Haworth
Monday	19th May	10-12	Footsteps	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	19th May	2-4 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Wednesday	21st May	10 am	Bible Study	By Zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	21st May	8 pm	Singing for Fun	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Friday	23rd May	7.45 pm	Parish Events and Voice Planning Meeting	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Jenny King

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

NEW THIS WEEK:

ASCENSION DAY There will be a service of Holy Communion on Thursday 29^th May at 7.30 pm in St Martin’s Church for Ascension Day.

At MUSIC BUILDS COMMUNITIES “SINGING FOR FUN” on May 21, we will sing songs that were No#1 hits in May throughout the decades.

The participants have made the selection, and we will sing songs by Doris Day, Norman Greenbaum, Roger Miller, Ronan Keating, Everly Brothers, Righteous Brothers, Robson & Jerome, ABBA, Beatles, Boney M, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Manfred Mann, Rolling Stones, Searchers, and Wet Wet Wet. in ECCH at 8 pm for 90 minutes, including a refreshment break. See http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html

 We ask for a small donation of £2.50 (£1 under 18) to cover the costs of hiring the venue (cash or contactless). John Saville

GIFTS IN WILLS EVENT –

 

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED MATERIAL

CONFIRMATION Graeme Knowles is coming to S. Martin's for the 11 a.m. service on 20th July to confirm (at least) two candidates, and Liam will be holding Confirmation Discussions ahead of this. If you have not been confirmed and would like to be, please contact Liam. If you have been confirmed but would like to reaffirm the promises you made in baptism and confirmation, this is also possible; again, please contact Liam.

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP Exning Community Church Hall, St Martin’s Church. Join us on the 19^th May 2-4pm; our speaker will be Bobby Jackson from Tattersalls. The following meeting will be 2^nd June. We meet on the first and third Monday of each month and you are warmly welcome to join us for informal chats, cake, and tea. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly setting.

SATURDAY 17^th MAY. 10.00 a.m. start. ROGATIONTIDE RUN OR WALK – BEATING THE BOUNDS. 13.36-mile or 10.2-mile circular routes following Exning’s ancient parish boundary. Start and finish at St Martin’s Church, Exning, CB8 7HF. Refreshment at St Peter’s Church, Snailwell. CB8 7LZ – with donation (seven mile mark). Register with Mark Haworth mhaworth50@hotmail.com or 07932 160009. Jan Lovegrove and Mark Haworth

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK The Rogationtide Walk (see above) on Saturday17^th May is raising funds for Christian Aid. If you have not yet registered your interest in joining the walk, Rev Mark Haworth would be glad to hear from you mhaworth50@hotmail.com. Thank you all for your support.

Jan Lovegrove (secretary Christian Aid Committee)

PARISH EVENTS PLANNING AND VOICE MEETING 7.45 p.m. Friday 23rd May at St Philip with St Etheldreda Chapel. Everyone welcome. Please come along to discover what's going on in our parish, to advertise your event, enrol help or offer help. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like your event advertised, please forward the details and I shall add to our calendar. Thank you. For further information contact Jenny King-01638 578344 kjennifer872@gmail.com

FOOTSTEPS Toddler Group – journeying to Jesus. St Martin’s Church Christian Baby and Toddler group will run on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 10 a.m. – midday in Exning Community Church Hall. The next session will be on Monday 19^th May. Thank you for all your prayers. Sarah Price exningfootsteps@gmail.com

One of the most powerful ways to pray for children is to use scripture. Because the Bible is the living word of God, you can Pray His Word back to him. Pray for chidren by name (if known) asking that they will grow: in wisdom (the mind); in stature (physically); in favour with God (spiritually) and in favour with man (socially). 'Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man' Luke 2:52 Please continue to pray for Footsteps. Thanks, Sarah Price

UPCOMING EVENT. Date to Mark in Your Diary:

On Friday, 4th July, we are delighted to welcome the Thurringer Mannerchor ARS Musica, a renowned male voice choir from Erfurt, Germany. Their performance promises to be a memorable musical experience, showcasing their vocal talent and the rich tradition of choral music. Make sure to mark this date in your diary and join us for an evening of remarkable music and cultural exchange. Christine Pearce

EXILDA'S ANGELS: The Parish and many individuals reading this have kindly donated time and funds. The latest news is that the roof of the 3-classroom extension has been completed and the “finishing” is underway (plastering, windows, doors, floors and painting). To see lots of photos and videos of the building work, please join our Facebook Group or visit the Exilda’s Angels website: http://exildasangels.org/newclassroombuild.html John Saville

THE NEWMARKET COMMUNITY PANTRY, based at The Racing Centre, provides affordable food and essential items to those in need, offering long-term support through a partnership-based approach. For a one-off £5 membership fee, members can do a weekly shop for just £3. We aim to help individuals not just with food but by connecting them to the right resources for lasting stability. The pantry is open on Monday and Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., and Wednesday from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. If you, or someone you know could benefit, visit us at The Racing Centre or contact us at community@theracingcentre.org or 01638 662828

SAFEGUARDING

Our parish of Exning with Landwade is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Christine Pearce 01638 664314) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

SAFEGUARDING

Our parish of Exning with Landwade is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Christine Pearce 01638 664314) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or safeguarding@cofesuffolk.org If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

 

 

PRINCIPAL PARISH CONTACTS

Title	Name	Telephone Number
Priest in Charge	The Revd Liam Beadle	01638 612373
	Liam.beadle@gmail.com
Assistant Curate	The Revd Cheryl Belding	07801 499179
Parish Safeguarding Officer	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden Exning Parish	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden St Agnes Parish	Dorothy Thomas
Lay Elders	Christine Shand	01638 667788
	Patsy Edwards	01638 665343
	Sarah Price	01638 578138