Sunday Service Sheet
Notice Sheet for 9th August 2026
WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SPROWSTON
9th August 2026
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
Services This Week
St Cuthbert’s Church:
No Service
Combined at
St Mary & St Margaret’s
St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
Holy Communion
Presiding: Revd Melanie Hider
Preaching: Stephanie Grand
Readers: Lis Marsden / Jim Robins
Intercessor: Sue Ellingham
Chalice: Robert Huntly / Sheila Tuffield
Counter: John Brundell / Jane Jackson
Hymns: 299, 111, 220, 463, 164
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Services for 16th August 2026
The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.
10.00 am St Cuthbert’s Church
Holy Communion
10.00 am St Mary & St Margaret’s Church
No Service – Combined at St Cuthbert’s Church
Readings:
Romans 11 1-2a, 29-32
Matthew 15 21-28
Our churches are open each day for private prayer:-
St. Cuthbert 8.30am – 10.00 pm
St. Mary & St. Margaret 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
If you would like to support our church.
Please scan the QR code.
Lectionary Readings and Prayers
First Reading: Romans 10: 5 – 15
Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.” But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who will call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to
them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14: 22-33
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a
mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was
against it.
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshipped him, saying “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Collect
Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Post Communion
God of our pilgrimage, you have willed that the gate of mercy should stand open for those who trust in you: look upon us with your favour that we who follow the path of your will may never wander from the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Other Notices:
Details of Jeanne Butcher’s funeral will be provided when known.
Details of Shirley Walsh funeral arrangements will be provided when known.
Rebecca and Kaleb will be baptised during the combined service in St Mary & St Margaret’s on Sunday 23rd August.
They would like to invite the congregation to join them Afterwards in St Cuthbert’s hall for a small celebration.
Following the success of You Rang M’Lord, Sprowston Parish Players have generously donated £2,000 to church Funds. We are very grateful and thank them for their
generosity.
The month ahead:
We are looking for more volunteers to join the team of Sunday morning welcomers at St Mary & St Margaret’s. Duties include preparing the books and notice sheets, hymn board numbers, setting up the microphones before the service, and taking up the cash collection as well as welcoming everyone as they arrive. Please speak to Sue or Sheila if you might be interested in joining in this important activity.
Wednesday 26th August 2.00-5.00 Sprowston Mothers Union
Warmly invite you to a Garden Party at 25 Allen’s Avenue. Raffle, Bring & Buy, Books and MU occasion cards. All welcome. In aid of Mothers Union and Church funds.
For more information Sheila Tuffield 01603 419896
Please draw your attention to this, as it always catches
some people out.
Details of the United Services in August
10.00 Sunday 16th August St Cuthbert’s
10:00 Sunday 23rd August St Mary & St Margaret’s
10:00 Sunday 30th August St Cuthbert’s
Sunday Services return to 9:30 at St Cuthbert’s and 10:30 at St Mary & St Margaret’s on Sunday 6th September.
Future events to note:
Saturday 5th September Coffee Morning St Cuthbert’s Church 10.00 – 12.00
Wednesday 9th September Standing Committee. Church Office 10.45 for 11.00
Saturday 12th September, Churches Trust Cycle, Walk and Drive event.
Sunday 13th September St Mary & St Margaret’s Teddy Bear Parachute Drop from 1pm.
Saturday 26th September 9.00-1.00pm Messy Church Event
Wednesday 30th September 7.00 for 7.15 PCC Meeting held at St Cuthbert’s Church.
From the Church Prayer Diary:
In your compassionate love, O God, you nourish us with words of life and bread of blessing. Grant that Jesus may calm our fears, and move our hearts to praise your goodness by sharing our bread with others. Amen.
Please pray for:-
God’s blessing on those living or working in:-
Dixon Road, Cuthbert Close, Cozens – Hardy Road, The Tills
Healing:
Chester, Ian, Keith, Barbara, John, Steve, Val
Family and Friends of:
Betty Riches, Peter Gallant, Jeanne Butcher, Shirley Walsh
This Week:
St Cuthbert’s:
Wednesday 12th August lunch club 8.00 for set up,
Lunch is served at 12.00
Thursday 13th August Sprowston Parish Players 7.00 – 9.30pm
St Mary & St Margaret’s
Tuesday 11th August 10.30-12.00 Tuesday Break – all are
welcome.
Wednesday 12th August 9.30 midweek communion followed
by a cuppa and a chat.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE PARISH
Associate Team Vicar: Reverend Tim Yau:
Tel: 07964078330
tim@sprowston.org.uk
Church Wardens:
Sue Ellingham – sueellingham@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 416144
Sheila Tuffield – sheila.tuffield@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 419896
Office: Tel: 01603 411194, office@sprowston.org.uk
(The office phone and e-mail is not monitored daily).
SAFEGUARDING:
Sprowston Parish is committed to safeguarding all worshippers, staff and visitors. If you have any concerns, please refer to the noticeboards for the contact details of the safeguarding team. NB: The service at St Cuthbert’s is usually live-streamed. The seats nearest to the centre aisle on the first three rows may be in view. Also, those coming forward to receive communion or a blessing, so, if you would prefer to receive communion in your seat, please let us know.
