READINGS FOR SERVICES
St Martin (NRSVA)
12th April Acts 2:22-32 NT page 127; John 20:19-31 NT page 123
19th April Acts 2:36-41 NT page 128; Luke 24:13-35 NT page 96
St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)
12th April Acts 2:22-32 NT page 127; John 20:19-31 NT page 123
St Agnes (KJV)
12th April Psalm 16; Exodus 14:10-31 page 76; Acts 2:22-32 page 1095
19th April Acts 2:36-41 page 1095; Luke 24:13-35 page 1062
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for:
Avril, Ann, Nicholas, Pauline, Cedric, Sandra, Arthur, Tony, Lynsay, Claire, Andreea and Stephen and family, Patricia, Jane, Malcolm, June, Leena, Louie and his girls, Ralph, Dottie and Colin who are in particular need of prayer.
For those mourning the deaths of loved ones.
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Events for weeks commencing 12th and 19th April |
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Date |
Time |
Topic |
Venue |
Contact |
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Wednesday |
15th April |
10 am |
Bible Study |
By Zoom |
John Pascall |
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Wednesday |
15th April |
8 pm |
MBC singing for Fun |
Exning Community Church Hall |
John Saville |
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Friday |
17th April |
7.30 pm |
Parish Events Planning and Voice Meeting |
St Philip and St Etheldreda |
Jenny King |
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Monday |
20th April |
10 am |
Footsteps Toddler Group |
Exning Community Church Hall |
Sarah Price |
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Monday |
20th April |
2 pm |
Time for Tea and Friendship |
Exning Community Church Hall |
Christine Pearce |
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Tuesday |
21st April |
10 am |
St Agnes Gardening Group |
St Agnes |
Cheryl Belding |
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION
NEW THIS WEEK
MBC SINGING FOR FUN April 15, 2026: we’ll be singing “Beatles Songs” from “Love Me Do” (1962) to “Let It Be” (1970)You can see the full list at http://www.musicbuildscommunities.org/evening_fun_singing.html#next.
If you’ve not joined us for one of these evenings, or haven't been for a long time, this is going to be a great evening to try. The evening will be held in ECCH starting at 8.00 pm. We request a voluntary donation of £2.50 at the door to cover the cost of hiring the Hall.
Any questions? Call John Saville on 07968-912046
FOOTSTEPS - for the rest of the academic year will be focused on the many parts of Creation - skies, planets, oceans, fish, flowers, trees, animals and people. Thank you for your continuing prayers. Sarah Price
A NOTE OF THANKS The congregation at St P & E wish to express their grateful thanks to Jennie, Judith & Lesley for using their time and talent to make the lovely floral arrangements which beautifully adorned the Church for Easter Sunday. Pam Morter
THANKS For all those who donated Easter Eggs, were stewards, exchanging tokens or helped during the Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt, Thank you. Your support and involvement meant that it all went very well. A good number of children and their families came. They were very polite and a few even said when they had enough eggs! Sarah Price
PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED
NOMINATIONS FOR CHURCH OFFICERS FOR THE PARISH OF EXNING WITH LANDWADE Nominations are sought for the posts of Churchwardens (2), Deanery Synod Representatives (2), Prowardens to serve at St Philip and St Etheldreda (2) and PCC members (up to 3 dependent on the size of the parish electoral roll). Nomination forms will be in both churches by this Sunday. Please return forms to me. Thank you. John Pascall
ST. AGNES CHURCH OFFICERS Ahead of our Annual Meeting on May 7th. St Agnes’ church would welcome nominations to take on the post of Churchwarden. Two postholders in this role would be even more desirable Meanwhile offers to join our PCC, become Sidesmen (a non-PCC role) or act as a Deanery Synod representative would be warmly received. Do approach Liam, Cheryl or myself if you would like to support us. All good wishes Chris Hensby Secretary St. Agnes’ PCC
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING This year’s meeting for the Parish of Exning with Landwade will be held at 12.30 pm on Sunday 26th April in St Martin’s Church. Come along to hear about what happened in the parish in 2025 and to elect new Churchwardens, Deanery Synod members and Parochial Church Council members. John Pascall
TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP On Monday, 20th April, we are pleased to welcome a guest speaker, Sue Merton from Health Watch. Sue will be speaking about her work and sharing insights into her role within the organisation. This promises to be an informative and engaging session for all attendees. Christine Pearce
A PARISH/BENEFICE EVENTS PLANNING AND VOICE MEETING will be held on Friday 17th April 2026 at 7.30 p.m. in St Philip with St Etheldreda Chapel. Please note the change of time for summer meetings. Everyone from the Benefice, and further afield, is most welcome. Come along to advertise your event, request, or offer, support, or just to discover 'what's on'.Please let me know if you need a lift. More information from: Jenny King. 01638 578344 or kjennifer872@gmail.com"
THEATRE TRIP (MESSAGE FROM JANET RAMSAY-HELIE) I've booked Sinatra for 3rd December matinée - the earliest I could get!! Tickets £75 and 40 have already gone!! Contact Janet Ramsay-helie Nkt 603489 if you wish to join us.
SAVE THE DATE Saturday 9th May ‘Beating the Bounds’ Rogationtide Walk 10 am departure from St Martins; further details from Jan Lovegrove or me (applications to me at this email address please - markhaworth@stedscathedral.org) also tel. 07932 160 009. Mark Haworth
ROGATIONTIDE WALK SATURDAY MAY 9th
The Rogationtide Walk needs a few more people to volunteer to help it run smoothly. The walk has stewards to greet walkers and keep them safe at crossing points. Two are needed at the moment. There is also a need for someone to provide morning coffee for early arrivals from 9.0 till 10.15 and maybe another from 4 to 5.30 to make tea as they return. If anyone can assist please contact Jan Lovegrove. email janlovegrove@hotmail.com for further information.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP You may be considering reviewing your regular giving or commencing regular giving. This can be achieved by amending your current standing order or making a standing order. If you wish to have the Church’s bank details, please speak to Sheena Datson or Peter Gill.
If you are a taxpayer you can increase your giving by 25% at no cost to yourself. This is done by “Gift Aiding.” and both Sheena or Peter will be happy to give you the details or advise you how the system works. Liam Beadle
GODLY PLAY Please pray for the work of Godly Play at St Martin’s and in the parish of Exning.
- For effective advertising, to tell families what is happening.
- For interest to be piqued and for families and children to want to join.
- For people to come forward for training to take on the leadership of Godly Play in Exning parish.
For further information please contact Maryan Piano tel: 07568541602.
NEWMARKET FOODBANK Kerri Davies from the Newmarket Foodbank has issued a plea for help. The foodbank is very low on everything. Recent donations have been very low; however, demand remains the same. Though Kerri says they are in need of everything, their urgent needs are for pasta, soup, cereal, and tin tomatoes. They are happy to pick-up any donations if required, and they would also be grateful for any financial donations you care to make. Please contact Kerri Davies at 07597582546, or www.newmarketopendoor.org.uk if you have any questions.
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
PRINCIPAL PARISH CONTACTS
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Name |
Telephone Number |
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Vicar |
The Revd Liam Beadle |
01638 612373 |
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Assistant Curate |
The Revd Cheryl Belding |
07801 499179 |
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Parish Safeguarding Officer |
Christine Pearce |
01638 664314 |
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Churchwarden Exning Parish |
Christine Pearce |
01638 664314 |
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Churchwarden St Agnes Parish |
Dorothy Thomas |
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Lay Elders |
Christine Shand |
01638 667788 |
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Patsy Edwards |
01638 665343 |
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Sarah Price |
01638 578138 |