St Peter's Church, Burnham

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St Peter's Church in Burnham is a fellowship of people who are called to continue the work of Jesus Christ in Burnham today. Our purpose is to explore, experience and share the love of God. Our belonging to the body of Christ resources us to go out and be 'salt' and 'light' in the community and in our places of work.

This web site tells you who we are, how we worship, about opportunities for friendship, learning and practical work. You can come into Cornerstone for coffee between 10:00 and 16:00 every weekday.

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Why do people make a fuss about “Special Days”?

Indeed, what is a “special day” – in your life, the children’s life, or in church life? – and what makes it special… is it going out for a meal, having visitors come to see you, doing well at your work, or receiving a present  whether by post or personally?

Jesus was a sociable man, usually having a word of comfort or practical advice for his friends and those who shared their problems with him – they may have been disciples or neighbours and meeting Jesus made the day special… for him as well as them.

Today’s Gospel reading puts it differently: he asks his hearers to make the meals (even banquets) they laid on open to all – even people who are those who have had a raw deal in their health or their lives.  He wanted them to be close to him – so he could listen and be a blessing to them.   Think during your prayer time today about those we support individually or through St Peter’s, and reflect on Jesus’ words: “You’ll be repaid!”

May Jesus bless you all day by day, as his disciples and as your caring friend, 

Mervyn

Bible reading for Friday 3rd September, 2010

'Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?' Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, 'Why are you thinking these things? Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . .' He said to the paralytic, 'I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.' He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, 'We have never seen anything like this!' | Mark 2:7-12 NIV®

Services

Sunday

Time Service Type Description
08:00 Holy Communion A quiet, said service, using traditional language.
10:00 Holy Communion Our main Sunday service with choir and organ. Young Church (ages 0 - 12) and Tower Teens (ages 13 - 18+), run at the same time, and our young people join the adults during the Communion. It is followed by drinks and biscuits in Cornerstone.
10:00 All Age Worship A lively, informal service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.  Music is led by Keynotes, our music group. It is followed by drinks and home-made cakes in Cornerstone.

Weekday services

Day & Time Service Type Description
Tuesday
09:00
Morning Prayer A Traditional morning Prayer service
Thursday
07:30
Holy Communion A simple said service, followed by a light breakfast in Cornerstone.

This site was last updated on 25 August 2010

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. All rights reserved throughout the world. Used by permission of International Bible Society.

Berkshire Youth Choir concert - Sunday 5th September (time to be confirmed) the Berkshire Youth Choir are holding a tour reunion concert in St Peter’s. This is the first time the choir have sung here and it is an evening not to be missed.  They have recently returned from Italy and will be singing the songs they worked on for this. Tickets available on the door.

Puppets 4 All at St Peter’s – will be holding a training day in church on Saturday 4th September 10- 4pm. Booking is required. Please collect a form from the office. Thank you.

First Aid Course – is to run in Cornerstone on Saturday 9th October. Please fill the form in at the back of the church if you are interested in attending. There will be a charge of £25 for your certificate.

Cornerstone  - Please note that Cornerstone will be closed from Monday 2nd August and will re-open on Wednesday the 1st September. The office will be closed from Monday 9th August and will re-open on Monday 23rd  August.  The clergy Surgery will run as normal. Any enquires please call the vicar Tel: 01628 559992

Dates for your Diary

Fete - 18th September more information to follow.

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