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                       Worship

‘But you know Him,

for He lives with you

and will be in you.’

Welcome to the WORSHIP section of the WEN – this section will help guide you through the service…

*This is today’s collect:

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed, they asked: Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs — we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues! Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, What does this mean? Some, however, made fun of them and said, They have had too much wine. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

’…tongues of fire…’

*This is today’s Gospel: John 14. 8-17 (25-27)

Philip said, Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us. Jesus answered: Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you for ever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

(All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.)

*This is today’s post communion prayer:

Events

Songs of Praise took place on Monday afternoon and everyone was keen to hear what Richard Bye’s theme of Little & Large would entail. Richard’s talk and selection of Hymns was based on things little and large in God’s creation and so it was very appropriate that we commenced the service by singing the Hymn “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small”. Richard spoke of his love of nature programmes on the television which brought into our homes things that we would otherwise never be able to see for ourselves.  Another of the Hymns Richard had chosen was “Wide, wide as the ocean” which everyone enjoyed singing and some remembering the actions too!  The last hymn “I serve a risen Saviour” may well have been a new one to some Songs of Praisers but the words in the chorus give hope and comfort in our daily lives:

“He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way” 

As is customary, there was time to chat and catch up on news with friends old and new over a cup of tea and Ann’s homemade scones.

Our next Songs of Praise will take place on Monday 3rd June when Ann McMillan will lead our time of worship with a tongue twister title “Who’s on YOUR Who’s Who List?” 

Landwade – the speaker next Sunday (26^th) is the Revd Dr Eleanor Williams – the vicar of Burwell and Reach.

Not long now to ‘Tea in the Garden’ at St P & E on Saturday 1^st June from 2pm to 4pm. Games, books, cakes etc all welcome. Thank you.         Ann B & Jennie O

DUCK RACE SATURDAY 8^TH JUNE at 12 NOON - RACES, SIDESHOWS, FOOD, ICE CREAM, A SMASHING TIME!! We are hoping summer has arrived by the time of this event, which is geared to families. We would love more helpers to join the team of people needed to make it a success. If you would like to volunteer please speak to Jan on 577292.  

Patsy and Joyce Edwards have kindly offered to run a Tombola at the Duck Races. They would like it to appeal to children and adults, and are looking for contributions of prizes. Any donations can be left at the back of the churches between now and Sunday 2^nd June. Thank you.    

Thank you to everyone who has been out collecting this week in very mixed weather. Hopefully your dedication will be reflected in the envelopes. We will let you know the result of the collection as soon as we have counted it.

GOOD NEWS! Over half  the tickets are now sold for the Concert by the Newmarket Community Choir which takes place in St Martin’s Church on Tuesday 11th June 7.30pm.  So if you are planning to come to the Concert - dally ye not!  Don’t forget this fund-raising event is for St Martin’s Church Fabric Fund so as well as helping the church you will also have a thoroughly enjoyable evening hence putting the FUN into fund-raising! Tickets available from Pam Morter 577284, Joan Datson 578520 or Sarah/Sally at Exning Post Office.

VALUATION OF ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES - SATURDAY 6^TH JULY.
Will Axon of television's Flog It and Antiques Road Trip fame is making himself available to conduct a valuation day. This is an opportunity to learn more about your treasured objects, and will be in support of Sophie's Smile Trust and for the refurbishment of the Hall kitchen. Please save the date. More details to follow.

News

Printer Available! Due to a new printer being purchased that is compatible with the parish laptop, the Epson printer/photocopier we were using in the office is available to a new loving home! It is a really effective model producing good quality printouts on both paper and card. There are spare ink cartridges as well…if you are interested please speak to me. A donation to parish funds and it could be yours!!!                                                                                                           Ann Mc

CONFIRMATION There is to be a Deanery Confirmation Service at Dalham in October this year. If anyone, of whatever age, would like to know more about this please contact me. If anyone is already waiting for the opportunity to be included in preparation meetings please let me have your names.                       Revd Peter

Office News Any items for next Sunday’s WEN (26^th) should reach me by Tuesday evening (21^st) please. No planned open office time this week…        A Mc

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Community News - Friends of Newmarket Library There was a meeting recently to introduce this new venture. This has been formed to:

• keep the library working at the heart of our community…
• show our support for the manager and library staff…
• share ideas and meet new people…

Everyone is welcome to join – details can be found at the library.