Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

READINGS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES

                                                            

St Martin; St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)                                                                   

23^rd November Psalm 46 OT page 547; Luke 23:33-43 NT page 95

30^th November Isaiah 2:1-5 OT page 658; Matthew 24:36-44 NT page 29

St Agnes (KJV)                                                                                                                                 

23^rd November Psalm 46; Jeremiah 23:1-6 page 787; Luke 23:33-43 page 1060

 

 

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, Rhoda, Ralph and Andy and Janice who are in particular need of prayer.

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones particularly those mourning Bridget Gosney. 

Events for weeks commencing 23rd and 30th November
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Wednesday	26th November	7.45 pm	PCC meeting (preceded by Holy Communion at 7 pm)	St Philip and St Etheldreda	John Pascall
Monday	1st December	10 am	Footsteps Mums and Toddler Group	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	1st December	2 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Wednesday	3rd December	10 am	Bible Study	By Zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	3rd December	7.45 pm	MBC Electric Guitars	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Thursday	4th December	2 pm	St Agnes Gardening Group	St Agnes	Cheryl Belding
Friday	5th December	7 for 7.30 pm	Village Cinema	Exning Community Church Hall	Mike Lovegrove
Saturday	6th December	9.30 am	Exning Charities Distribution	Exning Community Church Hall	Fiona Ouzman
Saturday	6th December	9.30 am	Advent Coffee and Mince Pie Morning – running concurrently with Exning Charities Distribution	Exning Community Church Hall	Jenny King

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

NEW THIS WEEK

Murder Mystery “Sporting Death’

Last Saturday evening the cast of Strictly Murder entertained a capacity audience for their latest  production “Sporting Death”. The crime having been committed the hunt was on for the perpetrator. The evening included a meal, and had a competitive element between tables to identify the murderer.

Thank you very much to everyone who contributed to the success of the evening, by donating  to the raffle and home made dessert for the meal. Special thanks to all kitchen team, Christine, Patsy, Sally and Glyn and to John Saville for handling the booking and the bar. The evening raised £827, for church funds, so thank you all for your support.  Jan Lovegrove

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

EXNING UNITED CHARITIES DISTRIBUTION. Saturday 6th December, 9.30 a.m. Exning Community Church Hall.

EXNING UNITED CHARITIES will make a distribution to:-

Single People who have reached the age of 70 years or over and have had continuous residence in the Parish of Exning with St Agnes (Severals Ward) for 7 years or more, on Saturday 6 December 2025 from 9.30am until 12 noon at Exning Community Church Hall.
All new applicants for 2025 must produce proof of identity (Passport, Driving Licence or Birth Certificate), proof of address (utility bill/bank statement less than 3 months old) and proof of length of residence in the parish before they can be accepted. Unless adequate proof is provided, applications will be refused.

Anyone collecting on behalf of another person must provide written authority from the existing beneficiary.

Fiona Ouzman

ADVENT COFFEE AND MINCE PIE MORNING Saturday 6^th December 9.30 am Exning Community Church Hall; to run concurrently with the Exning United Charities Distribution.

Everyone welcome.  Raffle and Hand Made Card stall.  All proceeds to support the work of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund - UNICEF.  Further information from Jenny King 01638 578344.

HEAVENLY REALMS A production by LAMPS. Sunday 14^th December 3 pm and 7 pm. The Stable Café and Community Space 65 High Street, Newmarket. “Hold on to your halo! Enjoy a “holy” new take on the Nativity story!” Festive fun for all the family from ages 8-800.To book contact Thestable@btinternet.com or telephone 01638 662311. Adults £10, Concessions £5, Family £25. For further information see poster below or speak to Alan Shand.

 

GODLY PLAY IN EXNING Godly Play for 3–6-year-olds and their families will run on the following dates from 9:15-10:45am at Exning Community Church Hall:

21 December 2025.

 

PLAY THE ORGAN 25

Play the organ year is designed to inspire a year-long national effort by the whole organ playing community to increase the number of people learning to play the organ. The organ is a magnificent instrument and fun to play.

If anyone of any age would like to find out more about the organ, or interested in playing the organ, then please contact any of the following people:

Christine Shand on 07740171688 or email on c.conwayjarrett@hotmail.co.uk

Dr Simon Bailey on 07719373538 or email on yeliabz@yahoo.co.uk

Josephine Roberts on 07469730195 or email on jer.roberts01@gmail.com

BIBLE STUDY The bible study group continues to meet by zoom on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month. Between now and the end of the year, we are having a quick look at the story of Joseph (he who may have had a technicolour coat!). If you would like to join us then, please contact me. John Pascall – john.pascall@outlook.com

FOOTSTEPS Owing to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for extra help. Duties are speaking with guardians, helping serve refreshments, help with setting up/clearing away. Between 9.30am and 12.30pm, or any time in between. All help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact:  Christine Pearce: 01638 664314, or, christine.m.pearce2020@gmail.com

FOOTSTEPS The next meeting will be at 10 am on 3^rd December in Exning Community Church Hall. Thank you everyone for your continued prayers. Please pray for the helpers as well as the parent/carers of the young children. May the group bring blessings to the families. Let it be a place we can invite families to our services, particularly, Soundbites and Nativity with Christingle. Sarah Price

 

PARISH FACEBOOK SITE Thanks to Liam and Michael Frape, the parish now has a refreshed face book site. You can find it by searching for St Martin’s Exning.

 

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

SAFEGUARDING

The 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