Weekly Pewsheet Service Details and Notices
Third Sunday of Epiphany
St Peter & St Paul Langham
End of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Sunday 24 January 2016 Services in the Team today: Oakham
8:00am Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30am Parish Communion 6:00pm Covenant Service (Methodist Church) (no service at All Saints)
Whissendine Teigh
11:00am Holy Communion 9:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Ashwell
11:00am Holy Communion
Market Overton Langham Braunston Brooke
9:00am Holy Communion 11:00am Holy Communion 4:00pm Christingle 8:00am Holy Communion
Hambleton 9:15am Holy Communion (CW Trad) Egleton
No service
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 sidesman
Please take this Pewsheet home
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Oakham Team Clergy Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani Team Rector (Oakham) 01572 722108 lee@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Janet Tebby Team Vicar (Whissendine, Teigh, Ashwell, Market Overton) 01664 474096 janet@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Canon Julie Hutchinson Team Vicar (Langham, Braunston, Brooke, Hambleton & Egleton) 01572 868816 julie@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 Michael Hinman Reader – 01572 722061 michael@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Phillip Hutchinson Reader – 01572 868816 phillip@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr David Pattinson Reader – 01572 723884 david@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Robin Robson Reader – 01572 757404 robin@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Alan Rudge Reader – 01572 755570 alan@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Vyv Wainwright Reader – 01572 759157 vyv@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Jenni Duffy Parish Evangelist – 01572 720064 jenni@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Gail Rudge Parish Evangelist – 01572 755570 gail@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 or reports for inclusion in the pew sheet and website should be sent to notices@oakhamteam.org.uk or delivered to the office by Wednesday at 11 am.
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Collect Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading – Nehemiah 8.1-3,5-6,8-10* All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God and all the people answered, ‘Amen, Amen,’ lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, ‘This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.’ For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.’
Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12.12-31a Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body - Jews or Greeks, slaves or free – and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,’ that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to
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the body,’ that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honourable we clothe with greater honour, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honour to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts.
Gospel – Luke 4.14-21 Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’ And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’
Post Communion Prayer
Almighty Father, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.
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Today 4:00pm – SING SUNDAY All Saints Braunston An informal gathering to sing hymns and songs old and new, and put them into practice in a short service. A chance to worship God through music in a variety of styles, and to learn some new material. Everyone is welcome from across the whole Team, and there will be refreshments afterwards. 6:00pm – COVENANT SERVICE Oakham Methodist Church We will be joining with the Methodist Church for their annual Covenant Service, when the preacher will be our Team Rector, Revd Canon Lee FrancisDehqani. There will be no Evensong at Oakham.
This Week TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 10:00am – BIBLE STUDY 25 Willow Crescent, Oakham 12:30pm – LANGHAM LUNCH The Wheatsheaf, Langham A simple two course lunch – all are welcome, especially if you might at home on your own otherwise. Cost £7.50 – please call 01572 869105 to book a place.
WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Chamber Choir
Mealor Ubi caritas Haydn Kleine Orgelmesse (selections) Ešenvalds Only in sleep arr. Williams I want Jesus to walk with me 7:30pm – HOME GROUP 19 Ashwell Road, Oakham
THURSDAY 28 JANUARY 10:30am – TEAM WALKING GROUP The Wheatsheaf, Greetham The next walk of approx 5 miles is over generally good terrain around Exton Park, but some surface mud on stretches. Adequate parking at the pub where we will have lunch. New walkers always welcome, just turn up suitably attired. Group contact Dennis Corton on 722272.
FRIDAY 29 JANUARY 10:00am-2:00pm – DISCOVERY DAY Oakham Methodist Church Women’s World Day of Prayer invite you to Receive Children, Receive Me, prepared by christian women of Cuba. Cost £5 - to reserve lunch and for more information contact Christine Carlin (01572 722698) by 25 January. 7:30pm – RUTLAND THREE ARTS SOCIETY All Saints Church Hall, Oakham The Visual Arts Group present The Real Mr Turner, with Canon P Spence. £3 charge for non-members.
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SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 7:30pm – PENNYLESS FOLK GROUP IN CONCERT Langham Village Hall Tickets £10 from Debbie (723533) or Hilary (757435). Doors open at 7:00pm. Licensed bar and nibbles.
SUNDAY 31 JANUARY 11:00pm – TEAM COMMUNION FOR CANDLEMAS – St Andrew Whissendine Also 8:00am Communion and 3:00pm Baptism at Oakham, and 6:00pm Evensong at Brooke, but no other services in the Team. 7:00pm – SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE Costa Coffee, Oakham Meet Friends... Hear Great Music... Be Inspired... Sunday Night Live offers top quality live entertainment from all around the UK with a twist of faith, all from the comfort of your local coffee shop. We would love to see you at our live music events at the Costa Coffee Oakham. Why not join us and bring a friend to our FREE event. Sunday Night Live will be held on the last Sunday of each month, doors open at 7pm. 7:30pm – BRAUNSTON BLOKES CLUB The Blue Ball, Braunston Sports Quiz. For more information please contact Jon Butler (01572 345035) or Alan Rudge (01572 755570).
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Looking Ahead TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 12:30pm – LANGHAM LUNCH The Wheatsheaf, Langham
WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME Alex Bower-Brown horn & Edwin Lambert trumpet Hansen Sonata Mozart Allegro (Horn Concerto No. 1, K412) Strauss Allegro (Horn Concerto No. 1, op. 11)
THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2:30pm-4:30pm – COME & CHAT BEREAVEMENT GROUP Oakham Church Hall For all going through bereavement. You’ll be able to meet others who are also going through the bereavement journey or chat to our volunteers. Clergy & other experienced listeners will also be present. If you think this might suit you, you’ll be most welcome to join us.
TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 7:00pm – FRIENDS SHROVETIDE PARTY Oakham Church Hall The popular annual Shrove Tuesday event – cost £5 (pay at the door) which covers the food and soft drinks (bring your own beer or wine). Raffle and quiz (courtesy of Gordon). Please put your names on the list which is on the table by the South door at
Oakham, or let Beryl know by phone (01572 724103) or email (friends@oakhamteam.org.uk).
ASH WEDNESDAY 10 FEB 10:30am – HOLY COMMUNION Chapel of St John & St Anne 12:00pm – LITANY & HOLY COMMUNION All Saints Oakham 7:30pm – TEAM ASH WEDNESDAY COMMUNION St Andrew Hambleton With Team Choir Laudamus.
THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 12:30pm – LENT LUNCH 21 Main Street, Market Overton Bring & Buy Stall & Raffle – Adults £5, Children £1 for Church funds. Booking for lunch essential as space limited. Entrance only is £2. Ring Lin (767666) or email linryder@hotmail.com. Further lunches on 25 February & 10 March.
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 10:00am -12:00pm – OPEN HOUSE Home of Sally & Dennis Corton, 8 Peterborough Avenue, Oakham All are welcome to call in for tea or coffee and a friendly chat.
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 10:00am -4:00pm – DEMENTIA INCLUSIVE CHURCHES TRAINING DAY Bouverie Court, Northampton Now fully booked.
Please pray for Christian Unity; Those affected by the floods; The victims of terrorist atrocities, especially in Jakarta and Burkina Faso; Those trapped under extremist regimes and the hostages held by religious extremists and their families and friends; A just solution to the immigration problem and those desperate to start a new life in Europe; Victims of religious extremism and persecution especially in Sudan, CAR, Kenya, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, North Korea, China, India, Northern Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, and Pakistan; The people whose lives are torn apart by war and violence, especially in Ukraine, Syria and Iraq; The Rutland Food Bank; The Drop-in Centre; Justin and John our Archbishops and Donald and John, our Bishops; Lee, Janet, Julie, Hildred & Dominic, our Team Clergy, and all lay members of the Ministry Team; Madeleine McCann and her family and all missing children.
Do You Paint, Draw, Sculpt or Carve? Would you be interested in exhibiting in the Team Churches? To find out more please contact Vyv Wainright (Reader) on 01572 759157 or vyv@oakhamteam.org.uk.
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Announcement Made Last Week I am pleased to announce that a new clergy member is soon to be joining the Team. Ordained two and a half years ago, the Revd Owen Williams is currently assistant curate in the neighbouring parish of Uppingham. The Bishop and those responsible for his training have decided that a move will be beneficial for Owen at this stage as he looks to consolidate his learning and experience, and complete his curacy in a different context. Owen, his wife Rachel and their three children, will continue to live in Uppingham. Owen’s first Sunday in the Team will be 7th February. I’m sure you will want to join me in making him and his family feel very welcome. Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani, Team Rector
Knitters Needed! Chicks are required for Easter. If you can help please contact Margaret Tyler on 01572 724799 (Mothers' Union), who will be pleased to hear from you.
Langham Lunches A simple two course lunch will be held at The Wheatsheaf in Langham every Tuesday. All are welcome, especially if you might be at home on your own otherwise. Cost £7.50 – please call 01572 869105 to book a place.
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Langham Christingle To celebrate the second Sunday of Epiphany, Church@4 at Langham last Sunday was a Christingle service, conducted by Phillip Hutchinson (Reader). To find out more and see more photos, please have a look at the website.
Traidcraft Christmas Sales Many thanks to everyone who placed orders from the Christmas catalogue. The figure for orders received amounted to a massive £928.00! Total sales for the months of October, November and December were an amazing £1336.49. The stall will be at Oakham again after the 10:30 Service on 7th February. Thank you for your continuing support. Denise (722729).
Lent Groups Lent starts early this year, and Lent groups start during the week beginning Monday 15 February. This year we will be looking at the Psalms as prayers for today’s church. Full details are opposite, and you can sign up on the sheets which are now available in all the Team churches.
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Regular Groups & Activities CHILDREN’S GROUPS
CHOIR
Pram & Toddler Service (age 0-4) Mondays 2:00pm during term-time Oakham Church Tiny Tots (age 0-4). Thursdays 9:45am during term-time. Oakham Church Little Angels (age 0-4) Thursdays 10:30 (term-time) Market Overton Church Sunday School (up to age 10) Sundays 10:30am (except 3rd) Oakham Church Hall Fishes Club (up to age 10) Sundays 11:00am (except 2nd) Whissendine Church ASH (All Saints Hub – aged 11-13) Sundays 10:30am (28 February) Oakham Church ASK (All Saints Kids – aged 14-16) Sundays 10:30am (as announced) Oakham Church
Laudamus Joint Choir Practice Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm Whissendine Church Langham Choir Practice Tuesdays before 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 12:00-1:00pm Langham Church
HOME GROUPS Leader: Catriona Drye (770429) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00am 25 Willow Crescent, Oakham Leader: Stan Bruce (756656) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm 19 Ashwell Road, Oakham Leader: Patrick Wilson (723288) 2nd & 4th Thursdays 2:30pm 6 Peterborough Avenue, Oakham Leader: Jenni Duffy (720064) & Monica Compton (755734) 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30pm Oakham Leader: Alan & Gail Rudge (755570) Mondays fortnightly 7:30pm 34 Church Street, Braunston Leader: Revd Janet Tebby & Lin Ryder (01572 767666) Thursdays fortnightly 2:00pm Market Overton
BELL RINGING Oakham Bells Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm Langham/Braunston/Brooke Bells Wed 7:30pm 20/27 Jan/3 Feb Whissendine Bells as announced
MOTHERS’ UNION Oakham & Braunston 2nd Thursday 2:15pm Oakham Church Hall
OTHER GROUPS Drop-In Centre Tea, coffee, chat & lunch Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm Oakham Congregational Church Come & Chat Bereavement Group 1st Thursday 2:30-4:30pm Oakham Church Hall Oasis Tea, coffee, biscuits and & chat Fridays 10:30-11:30am Oakham Church Mayhew Room Open House Monthly coffee morning in someone’s home – see Diary for details.. Prayer Chain Requests in strictest confidence to Mary Willows (01572 756264) who will then inform the chain.
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Services During The Week Monday 25 Jan
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham
02:00 Pram & Toddler Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham
Tuesday 26 Jan
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:00 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion Oakham
Wednesday 08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 27 Jan 10:00 Holy Communion J&A 05:30 Meditation J&A 11:00 Holy Communion Ashwell* Thursday 28 Jan
09:00 Team Communion Oakham 12:00 Ecumenical Prayer Oakham 09:45 Tiny Tots Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:30 Little Angels Market Overton
Friday 29 Jan
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 BCP Communion Oakham
*The Croft, Cottesmore Road, Ashwell
Services Next Sunday – 31 January (Presentation of Christ in the Temple - Candlemas) Oakham 08:00 Holy Communion (CW Trad) Whissendine 11:00 TEAM COMMUNION Brooke No other services in the Team
Next Sunday’s Readings
06:00 Evensong
Presentation of Christ in the Temple: Malachi 3.1-5; Hebrews 2.14-18; Luke 2.22-40
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