READINGS FOR SERVICES

St Martin (NRSVA)

28^th June Psalm 89:1-18 OT page 575; Jeremiah 28:5-9 OT page 758; Romans 6:12-23 NT page 166

St Philip and St Etheldreda (NRSVA)

28^th June Romans 6:12-23 NT page 166; Matthew 10:40-42 NT page 11

5^th July Romans 7:15-25 NT page 167; Matthew 11:16-30 NT page 12

St Agnes (KJV)

28^th June Psalm 89:1-18; Jeremiah 28:5-9 page 794; Romans 6:12-23 page 1138

5^th July Romans 7:15-25 page 1139; Matthew 11:16-30 page 972

                                                           

 

 

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, Ralph, Dottie, Ann and Tina who are in particular need of prayer.

For those mourning the deaths of loved ones.

 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Events for weeks commencing 28th June and 5th July
Day	Date	Time	Topic	Venue	Contact
Wednesday	1st July	10 am	Bible Study	By Zoom	John Pascall
Wednesday	1st July	7.45 pm	MBC  Electric Guitars	Exning Community Church Hall	John Saville
Thursday	2nd July	2 pm	St Agnes Gardening Group	St Agnes	Cheryl Belding
Saturday	4th July	12 noon – 5 pm	Exning Open Gardens	Start from outside St Martin’s Church Car Park	Jan Lovegrove
Monday	6th July	10 am	Footsteps	Exning Community Church Hall	Sarah Price
Monday	6th July	2 pm	Tea for Tea and Friendship	Exning Community Church Hall	Christine Pearce
Wednesday	8th July	10 am	Poetry Group	Home of Marion Roberts	Marion Roberts

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 

INVITATION FROM NEWMARKET OPEN DOOR - THE CAPE WRATH ULTRA CHARITY WALK

Following the recent Cape Wrath Ultra 240 mile run over 8 days we would like to invite you to our evening 'The Highland Tour by Tooth and Nail' on Wednesday 8^th July 2026 at Best Western Heath Court Hotel in Newmarket.

Alan Shand. Adrian Whittle and David Walker (charity Chair) will be discussing their adventures and misadventures during their expedition and describing the scenery, the difficulties facing them and their thoughts on meeting this amazing challenge to raise funds for Newmarket Open Door.

The evening starts at 6.30pm for 7pm and is free, booking on Eventbrite (the link is below). We will also involve a couple of activities, including a raffle, with the evening bringing the ups and downs from the pre-planning, event itself through the days, the background raising of £12,060 and the joy to reach the Cape Wrath Lighthouse.

Come and join us and have a fun packed evening. Refreshments will be available at the hotel bar.

Here is the link The Highland Tour- By Tooth and Nail, Portland House 188 high street, CB8 9AP Newmarket, United Kingdom, 8 July 2026 | AllEvents

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.

Very best wishes

Lyn Lyn McIntyre MBE

Trustee - Fundraising and Engagement

Newmarket Open Door

 

PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED

 

ST MARTIN’S TOWER CLOCK BELL It has been noted that when the clock bell rings the cupola on top of the church is shaking. Therefore, until the cupola is repaired, the clock bell has been disconnected and will not ring.

 

CLEANERS NEEDED FOR ST PHILIP’S AND ST ETHEDREDA’S CHURCH Are you able to wield a vacuum cleaner and flick a duster. If so, this opportunity might be for you. More help is needed with the cleaning at St P. and E. Please speak to Val Hutchinson or Jenny Oakman if you could offer assistance. Thank you.

 

TIME FOR TEA AND FRIENDSHIP We warmly invite you to join us for tea and cake at our friendly, informal group. Meetings take place on the first and third Monday of each month, from 14:00 to 16:00, at the ECCH. Our upcoming gathering is scheduled for Monday, 6^th July. This event forms part of St Martin’s church outreach initiative, aimed at fostering community and friendship. Further Information: If you would like more details, please contact Christine Pearce on 07754667663.

 

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

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.

 

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 parishes of Exning with Landwade and Exning St Agnes are 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	Contact
Vicar	Revd Liam Beadle	Liam.beadle@gmail.com 01638 612373
Assistant Curate	Revd Cheryl Belding	07801 499179
Parish Safeguarding Officer	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden Exning Parish	Christine Pearce	01638 664314
Churchwarden Exning Parish	Christine Shand	01638 667788
Churchwarden St Agnes Parish	Michael Frape	07843 630591
Lay Elder	Christine Shand	01638 667788
Lay Elder	Patsy Edwards	01638 665343
Lay Elder	Sarah Price	01638 578138