Welcome to the Parish of Exning with Landwade

 

READINGS FOR SUNDAY SERVICES

St Martin (NRSVA)

18^th February Joel 2:12-17 OT page 880 Matthew 6:16-21 NT page 6

22^nd February Psalm 32 OT page 536; Matthew 4:1-11 NT page 3                                          

St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)

22^nd February Psalm 32 OT page 536; Matthew 4:1-11 NT page 3

1^st March Psalm 121 OT page 600; John 3:1-17 NT page 100

St Agnes (KJV)                                                                                                                                 

22^nd February Psalm 32; Genesis 3:1-7 page 3; Matthew 4:1-11 page 963

1^st March Psalm 121; John 3:1-17 page 1066

                                                           

 

 

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, and Ralph who are in particular need of prayer.

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones, particularly those mourning Andy Stott and Jo Mason.

 

 

Events for weeks commencing 22nd February and 1st March
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Friday	27th February	7.30 pm	Holy Communion in Lent	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle
Monday	2nd March	10 am	Footsteps Toddler Group	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	2nd March	2 pm	Time for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Wednesday	4th March	10 am	Bible Study	By zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	4th March	8 pm	MBC Electric Guitars	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Thursday	5th March	2 pm	St Agnes Gardening Group	St Agnes	Cheryl Belding
Friday	6th March	7.30 pm	Holy Communion in Lent	St Philip and St Etheldreda	Liam Beadle

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Each year we aim to open St Martin’s Church from 10 am to 5 pm every day during the Spring and Summer. This year, the aim is to commence opening on March 29^th and finish on October 25^th.  I am now looking for volunteers to help do that. Normally we ask individuals to take a week commencing by locking the church on Sunday evening and then opening and closing each day during the remainder of the week. If you are inspired/excited by this chance (or even if you just think that you could fit this activity into your schedule!), please contact me and I will compile a rota for the weeks. Thanks John Pascall

 

A MEMORABLE AFTERNOON AT ST MARTINS For everyone who attended, I am sure you will agree it was a genuine pleasure to welcome the Hall Grove School Choristers to St Martins. Their presence brought a delightful atmosphere, and it was wonderful to see the church nearly full, making the occasion even more special.

I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to those who generously provided cakes for the event. Thanks to the TFTF team for organizing, serving tea, and cleaning up at the end of the afternoon.  Their hard work helped make the day run smoothly and ensured everyone felt welcome.

Special thanks to Alex for suggesting they sing at the TFTF meeting, which led to a far greater outcome.

Thank you. Christine Pearce

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

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

 

REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING If you normally write a report on committee activities/events for inclusion in the annual report, could you begin to think about those please. If possible, I would like to receive them all by Sunday 15^th February, ideally in WORD format (.doc or .docx files). This will allow me to pool them easily into a single file and standardise fonts, headings etc. Thank you. John Pascall

FOOTSTEPS The next session will be on Monday 2^nd March  at 10 am in Exning Community Church Hall when Maryan Piano will be leading a short Godly Play session. Continued thanks for your prayers and encouragement. Please pray specifically that more parents/guardians and toddlers may attend. Sarah Price

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP

Our next meeting will be on Monday 2^nd March at 2pm in the Exning Community Church Hall. Christine Pearce

 

BIBLE STUDY The bible study group continues to meet by zoom on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month. If you would like to join us, please contact me. John Pascall – john.pascall@outlook.com

GODLY PLAY Please pray for the work of Godly Play at St Martin’s and in the parish of Exning.

1. For effective advertising, to tell families what is happening.
2. For interest to be piqued and for families and children to want to join.
3. 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

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
Vicar	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