| † St Andrews Proclaiming Christ in Clewer 17 May 2026 |
 WELCOME 7th Sunday of Easter This year’s Thy Kingdom Come invites us to reflect more deeply on the presence of God through the gift of His Holy Spirit. God is with us not only in the great moments of life, but also in the ordinary days — in times of joy and sorrow, in hope and uncertainty, and in all the moments in between. Through His Spirit, God continues to draw close to us and longs to reveal His love to those who do not yet know Him. Throughout scripture we see ordinary people encountering God in life-changing ways: Ruth in her faithfulness, Gideon in his uncertainty, Elijah in the silence, and the disciples as they waited prayerfully for the promised Holy Spirit at Pentecost. During these eleven days of Thy Kingdom Come, we are invited to follow their example by making space for prayer and for God’s Spirit to work afresh within us. After the Ascension, the disciples gathered together with Mary, devoting themselves to prayer as they waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Christians throughout the centuries have continued this tradition between Ascension and Pentecost, praying simply: “Come, Holy Spirit.” As we join with churches across the world once again this year, we are encouraged to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, to pray for God’s Spirit to move in the lives of those we love, and to recognise that every part of our daily lives can become part of our prayer. Many people choose to pray especially for five friends, family members or neighbours who may not yet know the love of Christ. Our hope and prayer is that, through the work of the Holy Spirit, they too may come to experience the peace, hope and transforming love of God for themselves. Whether you have taken part in Thy Kingdom Come before, or whether this is something new for you, everyone is warmly invited to join in. Together with Christians from around the world, we pray: Come, Holy Spirit. Summarised from the Thy Kingdom Come Website 2026 SUNDAY SERVICES 17TH MAY 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 10:30am Eucharist 3:00pm Wild Worship 5:00pm Evening Prayer COLLECT O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen READINGS Acts 1.6-14 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ 7He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ 9When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10While he was going and they were gazing up towards heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up towards heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.’ 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. 13When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers. 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice in so far as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. 14If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. John 17.1-11 1After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. 5So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. 6 ‘I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; 8for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. 11And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one. Sermon Sunday 10th May 2026 (Rev Rosie) Ascension Day Thursday 15th May 2026 (Rev Andy) NOTICES PLEASE PRAY FOR The Suffering: Jennifer, John B, Matt, Stef, and Joanna. Refugees, Prisoners, the Homeless and those who mourn. The Departed: All those recently departed this life and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Baptisms: FreddieWeddings: Those preparing for marriage Hayley and Alistair Community Prayers: Clewer Green School, Mrs Branch, Mr Seymour, and all the staff, pupils, staff and governors. Busy Buttons CORE Charity and for all the work that they do. For all our Care Homes, for the safety of residents and staff. We pray also for Windsor Christian Action. For EMERGE advocacy for their work in hosptials. Please pray for the PCC as they work through the Mission Action Plan and discern God’s mission in Clewer. Parish Cycle of Prayer: Please pray for all who live or work in Parsonage Lane, Errington Drive, Chantry Close, Rectory Close, Haslemere Road, Oak Lane, Orchard Avenue and Dedworth Road. Anglican Cycle of Prayer: please pray for The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea. Please pray also for the Churches in these Dioceses: Yukon (Canada), Zaki-Biam (Nigeria), Zambezia (Mozambique), Central Zambia (Central Africa), Eastern zambia (Central Africa) and Northern Zambia (Central Africa).Please continue to pray for and support your neighbours and families. If you would like anyone added to our Prayer List please email the office office@clewerparish.org SERVICES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 8.00am in Church Evening Prayer on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5pm on Zoom Prayers & Bears – Early Years Liturgy on Fridays at 9.30am in Church The church is open for private prayer 10.00am – 5.00pm daily Sun 24 May 10:30am Eucharist 3.00pm CTW Pentecost Picnic and Praise in the Park – Alexandra Gardens Sun 31 May 10:30am Eucharist 3.00pm Worship Explorers Sun 07 June 10:30am All-Age Eucharist 5.00pm Eucharist UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Christian Aid Coffee Morning Saturday 16th May 10-12 at the Rectory Community Friday Saturday 16th May 11am The Green Room – Elephant Family Fun Day @The Swan Sunday 17th May 12-4pm Wild Worship Sunday 17th May 3pm St Edwards Middle School Community Tea Thursday 21st May 1.30pm Churchyard Afternoon Teas start on Saturday 23rd May 3pm Churches Together Windsor Pentecost Picnic and Praise Sunday 24th May 3-5pm Alexandra Gardens         CHURCH GIVING Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to our church financially as well as through their time and skills. As we see our congregation grow and our community events increase we invite you to prayerfully consider how you might support this ongoing growth. Every contribution helps us serve our parish here in Clewer. Finance Details Parish Giving Scheme – where one off payments or regular giving can be set up. Alternatively, financial contributions can be paid directly to our bank account, the details of which are: HSBC Bank Sort Code: 40-47-37 Account number: 11373366 Account name: PCC St Andrews Church If you haven’t already please consider downloading the Church of Englands EverydayFaith app to help with daily reflections to inspire, equip and encourage you in your everday faith. CONTACTS Rector Revd Rosie Webb 01753 852334, email: rector@clewerparish.org Parish Office email: office@clewerparish.org Parish Website: www.standrewsclewer.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/standrewsclewer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st_andrews_clewer/ Churchwarden: Vacant Contact via email: office@clewerparish.org Safeguarding Policy: www.standrewsclewer.org/safeguarding-policy Safeguarding Officer: clewerparishsafeguarding@gmail.com |