Weekly Pewsheet
St Peter & St Paul Langham
Service Details and Notices
Eighth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 10 August 2014 Oakham
8:00am Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30am Parish Communion 6:00pm Evensong
Whissendine
8:00am Holy Communion 11:00am Family Service
Market Overton Teigh
6:00pm Evensong 9:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Langham Braunston Brooke
11:00am Holy Communion 11:00am Matins 8:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Hambleton 9:15am Holy Communion (CW Trad) If you are new to this church or visiting, please make yourself known to the clergy or churchwardens. If you wish to receive Holy Communion in your pew, or would like a large print version of this Pewsheet, please ask a sidesperson.
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Oakham Team Clergy Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani Team Rector (Oakham) 01572 722108 lee@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Audrey Atkinson Team Vicar (Langham, Braunston, Brooke, Hambleton, Egleton) 01572 723154 audrey@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Janet Tebby Team Vicar (Whissendine, Teigh, Ashwell, Market Overton) 01664 474096 janet@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Hildred Crowther Assistant Priest 01572 767779 hildred@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Dr Dominic Coad Curate 01572 770024 dominic@oakhamteam.org.uk
Lay Ministers Mr Vyv Wainwright Reader – 01572 759157 vyv@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Alan Rudge Reader – 01572 755570 alan@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr David Pattinson Reader – 01572 723884 david@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Gail Rudge Parish Evangelist – 01572 755570 gail@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Jenni Duffy Parish Evangelist – 01572 720064 jenni@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Madeleine Morris Pastoral Assistant – 01572 868418 madeleine@oakhamteam.org.uk
Director of Music Mr Kevin Slingsby – 01572 898242 kevin@oakhamteam.org.uk
Oakham Team Office Mrs Janine Weaver Team Administrator 01572 724007 office@oakhamteam.org.uk The Team Office is staffed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am- 1pm, Thursdays 11am-3pm and Fridays by email. Notices for inclusion in the pew sheet should be sent to notices@oakhamteam.org.uk or delivered to the office by Wednesday at 11 am.
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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. Amen.
First Reading – 1 Kings 19.9-18 When Elijah reached Horeb, the mountain of God, he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He answered, ‘I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.’ He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.’ Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He answered, ‘I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.’ Then the LORD said to him, ‘Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.’
Second Reading – Romans 10.5-15 Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that ‘the person who does these things will live by them.’ But the righteousness that comes
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from faith says, ‘Do not say in your heart, “Who will ascend into heaven?”’ (that is, to bring Christ down) ‘or “Who will descend into the abyss?”’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? ‘The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart’ (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’
Gospel – Matthew 14.22-33 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.’
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. Amen.
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This Week
Looking Ahead
WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST
WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST
10:00am -12:00pm – OPEN HOUSE Home of Joy Cant, 23 Vicarage Road, Oakham. All are welcome.
1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham John Gull organ
1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Terpsichore, with Claire Hitchcox, Peter Hitchcox & Richard Keightley. Celebrating the 550th anniversary of Robert Fayrfax’s birth (christened at Deeping St James, Lincolnshire) and the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth at Startford upon Avon.
THURSDAY 21 AUGUST
SUNDAY 17 AUGUST HYMNS AND PIMMS St Peter & St Paul Langham Join us to sing some of your favourite hymns and to share in a glass of Pimms.
SUN 17 – SUN 31 AUGUST WALK RUTLAND FOR JESUS Churches & Villages of Rutland Walk Rutland calls us to walk together and share fellowship as we walk through the villages of Rutland. It is an opportunity to talk about God with friends and strangers. The fortnight starts with a commissioning service at Hambleton Church on 17 August at 2:30pm, and ends with a celebration service at Uppingham Methodist Church on 31 August at 2:30pm. Full up-to-date details are available at www.walkrutland.uk.
12:15-12:45pm – CELTIC MIDDAY PRAYER St Edmund Egleton Come and weave a little silence to your lips, weave a little silence into your life and come and join us if you can. All Welcome. For further details please contact Vyv Wainwright 01572 755752. Please note the change from the 2nd Thursday to the 3rd Thursday for this month only.
SAT-MON 23-25 AUGUST A HISTORY OF WHISSENDINE EXHIBITION St Andrew Whissendine Come and learn about the village! Open from 10am (Saturday & Monday) and 2pm (Sunday) until 5pm. There will be a presentation about the village from the 7th century at 11am & 2pm (Saturday & Monday) and 2:30pm (Sunday), and light refreshments are available daily. Preveiw Evening on Friday 22 August at 7pm – tickets £5 with wine and nibbles from 01664 474605 or from the Village Shop.
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST 7:30pm – PIANO DUO CONCERT Lyddington Church
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In aid of Oakham based Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre (RRFSC). James Redfern, of Hallaton, and Laura Pauna, of South Africa perform 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Mendelssohn and 'The Rite Of Spring' by Stravinsky. Tickets £15 including refreshments from Uppingham Falcon Hotel, Oakham Music & More, Stamford Music Shop, or by ringing Elaine Redfern 01858 555465
on 01664 474353 by 10 August or pick up a leaflet in church. The services will be sung by members of Laudamus, joined by other choir members from the Deanery – music will include Tallis’s anthem ‘If ye love me’, and a faux-bourdon setting of the evening canticles by John Holmes. Please contact Kevin Slingsby (01572 898242) if you would like to join the choir for the day or part of it.
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST
SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
NO CHURCH@4 AT BRAUNSTON
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY All Saints Oakham Stewardship presentation at all three services.
MONDAY 25 AUGUST 11:15am – BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL – All Saints Oakham Robert Gower. Followed by lunch in the Church Hall (cost £5). Please note that the afternoon concert in Egleton previously advertised will not now take place. In aid of RCO 150 for 150 appeal.
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 11:00am -6:00pm – PRAYER BOOK DAY St Peter Brooke & All Saints Braunston Sung Matins at 11:15am in Brooke Church, is followed by a talk on the church at 12:15pm and a chance to view the 17th Century Book of Common Prayer. After some time to explore the church and village we move to Braunston, with lunch at the Old Plough (if pre-booked). At 3:30pm there will be a talk about Braunston Church, followed at 4:30pm by Evensong and Compline. For details and to book lunch, please phone Mary Stewart
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TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER FRIENDS’ TRIP TO NEWSTEAD ABBEY AND HUCKNALL PARISH CHURCH All are welcome to join us on this journey to Byron’s last resting place. Further details will follow, but please read the article on page x on today’s Pewsheet.
Please pray for Edith Patricia Ruth Thomas, daughter of Lee and Rhiannon Thomas, baptised at Whissendine today; Ben Coleman and Jodie Thorn, who were married at Whissendine yesterday; The friends and families of those who have died recently - Kenneth Tickell, organbuilder, whose funeral was held at St Matthew Northampton on Thursday
(there will be a memorial service at Worcester Cathedral on Saturday 4 October); Robert Glennie and Jean Lee, whose funerals were held at Oakham and Braunston on Friday; The girls kidnapped in Nigeria and other victims of religious extremism; Simon Tyler and the MSF team in Burma; The people whose lives are torn apart by war and violence, especially in Gaza, Israel, Syria and Iraq; The Rutland Food Bank; The Drop-in Centre for more people to join the cooking team; Justin and John our Archbishops and Donald and John, our Bishops; All who are persecuted for their faith, especially in Sudan, Kenya, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, North Korea, China, Indonesia, Northern Nigeria, Iran, Egypt and Pakistan; Madeleine McCann and her family.
Recycle for Fairtrade Traidcraft have been raising funds by recycling unwanted items of jewellery and have so far raised over £16000! They are now able to take old/foreign banknotes as well - if you would like to take part in this worthwhile scheme please contact Denise (01572 722729), who can supply pre-paid envelopes to send donations directly to Fairtrade, or you can give items to her when the stall is in church. If anyone is running Fairtrade in the village churches, or if there is anyone who would be interested in doing so, Denise would very much like to hear from you.
Rutland Foodbank The Foodbank now opens regularly at the back of 40 Melton Road, Oakham (behind Rutland Radio, opposite Jules One-Stop) on Monday & Wednesday (1pm-3pm) and Friday (10am-12pm). We are grateful for your continuing support – please bring donations of food to the collection points in all of our churches – we are currently short of instant mash and sponge puddings!
Lee – 10 Years In September, Lee will have been at All Saints for 10 years and we would like to celebrate this with him. Any contributions for this would be greatly appreciated – please see either Margaret or Alison.
Thomas Fryer Almshouses The Trustees have acquired a further property as an Almshouse in John Street, Oakham. It is a modern 2bedrooned semi-detached house with small garden, situated close to the town. Applications are invited from Rutland residents who are elderly or infirm and have a housing need. Apply in writing to John Allman, 11 Vicarage Road, Oakham, LE15 6EG (01572 756735). Closing date 18 August.
Pewsheet Notices Please email notices, by preference, to notices@oakhamteam.org.uk, or deliver by hand or phone to the office, by 11am on Wednesday.
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Services During The Week Monday 11 August
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham
Tuesday 12 August
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:00 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion Oakham
Wednesday 08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 13 August 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham 10:00 Holy Communion J&A 10:30 Holy Communion Ashwell
04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham
04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham 05:30 Meditation J&A
Thursday 14 August
09:00 Team Communion Oakham 12:00 Ecumenical Prayer Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham
Friday 15 August
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 12:30 Village Prayers Braunston 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 BCP Communion Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham
Services Next Sunday – 17 August (Ninth after Trinity) Oakham Whissendine Teigh Market Overton Ashwell Langham Braunston Brooke Hambleton Egleton
08:00 Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30 Family Service 11:00 Holy Communion
06:00 Evensong
06:00 Evensong 09:00 Family Service 11:00 Family Service 04:00 Hymns & Pimms 11:00 Holy Communion 06:00 Evensong 09:15 Holy Communion (CW Trad)
Next Week’s Readings at Holy Communion Isaiah 56.1,6-8; Romans 11.1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15.21-28
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