Notices 26th June to 3rd July 2011

 

SUNDAY First Sunday after Trinity	26th	8.00 am 10.00 am  6 for 7 pm		Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs Focus Group Service
MONDAY	27th	10.00 am    6.00 pm    7.00 pm		Care4You (Lorraine Ball) meeting in The Old Vestry Rainbows in The Upper Hall Belrobics Dance Classes at St Paul’s now discontinued Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry
TUESDAY	28th	10.00 am       2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm		Holy Communion with coffee and fellowship to follow  in The Meeting Place T.L.C. – “Tea & Love for Carers” in the Meeting Place Brownies in The Upper Hall Guides in The Upper Hall Centre Management Group meeting in The Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	29th	9.00 am  10.00 am  10.30 am    6.00 pm    7.30 pm    8.00 pm		Prayers in The Old Vestry Peekaboo Babies in the Nave & MP and Toddlers upstairs Care4You (Vanda Hopwood) meeting in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall Murray - Wedding Booking in The Meeting Place Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	30th	10.00 am 3 – 4.00 pm    6.30 pm    7.30 pm		Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall ‘Activity Sheffield’ Chairobics in The Meeting Place Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall “Questions! Questions!” in The Meeting Place
SUNDAY Second Sunday after Trinity (St Thomas)	3rd	8.00 am  10.00 am    2.00 pm	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers upstairs Talbot School Service

A BIG THANK YOU! Liz and Ken would like to thank all those who came to the church Spring Cleaning day on Saturday morning.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

VISION MORNING  Saturday 16^th July 10 am – come and be part of the future of St Paul’s.  Let’s spend a couple of hours thinking together about our Vision Statement and what it means to us.  Angie Lauener from Holy Trinity Millhouses will be with us.  It would be good if you were there.  We will have lunch together at the end (£3 for lunch).

SAMARITAN’S PURSE We have a new copy of Shoebox News. Please take time to have a look; it really portrays the joy experienced by the recipient children. In 2010 the U.K. raised £1.12 million !

CHRISTIAN AID Our total collection has now risen to £1,129.65 Many thanks to all who helped!

BARBARA  would like to express her thanks to those who prayed for her and to let you know that she has settled in Overdale very well. Barbara has been able to take part in Christian services taken by a local church within the home and has made some new friends. Although she’s still not well, the improvement is amazing! Praise God! Her room is No. 21 on the 2^nd floor if friends would like to visit, but Barbara would appreciate a little notice first as she is joining in some of the organised activities.  If anyone would like to call Barbara on 2550257 the home staff will take a phone to her.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC on Saturday 23^rd July from 2 - 4.00 pm for children 0-5 and their families. Different activities such as Christian story teller, face painting and music etc.  Venue – Hillsborough Park or if wet, at Hillsborough Methodist Trinity Church opposite the bowling green using the Dorothy Rd entrance. Tel. 2494182

AFTERNOON TEA & ENTERTAINMENT at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Rd, Millhouses on Wed 24^th Aug from 2 - 4.00pm. Cost £3 to go to MU project work. It is an open event for anyone and is always pleasant, so please support it. I have tickets & members, I need some cakes please!

Thank you – Jacqui

NEXT MU AT ST PAUL’S is on Wed July 13^th

SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS Last call for Active Kids vouchers - please ensure Ann has your vouchers by the end of June. 

BELROBICS This week, we were disappointed to hear that Jenny Murphy has decided not to continue with the classes here at St Paul’s on Monday evenings. As yet, we don’t really have much information.

NEW THIS WEEK:

• Meersbrook Park Users Trust - Peace Picnic with CND from 2-5.00 pm in The Japanese Garden on Sunday 7^th August (sorry, no printed details for folder.)
• Help Scheme - Help is at hand to switch to digital TV
• Activity Sheffield – South CA adults & South CA kids

Please see the folder of Community Notices on the bookcase. Thank you

Prayer Focus:

 

Enid now in The Hallamshire Hospital. Enid has appreciated visits but please check with Andy beforehand, as sometimes she is not so well. Pray for Andy too.

Edris, coping well so far with her chemotherapy.

Sheila, as she begins her treatment

Claire and Albert, and Albert’s eye problems,

Barbara as she settles in her new home,

Hazel, Robert, Peter, Michael, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Murray & family.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 26^th – Hillsborough Tabernacle & Southey Elim

Mon 27^th – Firshill Junior

Tues 28^th – Woodseats Primary

            & Derbyshire Lane Group

Wed 29^th – Windmill Hill Junior

Thurs 30^th – Lound Infant    

Exciting week at Newfield!  

People from a number churches in Sheffield are putting on exciting events at a number of schools including Newfield during the first week in July.  The theme is ‘Make Your City Shine’ – encouraging young people to do something good to make the city a better place.  The events include music, drama and sport and will take place in schools through the week with an event on the Friday night at the 02 Academy to which church youth groups are also invited.  Please pray for the events and those leading them.

Notices 19th June to 26th June 2011

SUNDAY Trinity Sunday Father’s Day	19th	8.00 am 10.00 am   2.00 pm – 5.00 pm	Holy Communion Family Worship (No Seekers today) Bishop’s Garden Party at Bishopscroft, Snaithing Lane, with various attractions including stalls from M.U. and The Cathedral Archer Project (Proceeds to both organisations.) Also plant sale, entertainment by Dinnington Colliery Brass Band and refreshments by St John’s, Ranmoor. Adults £2.00 Children free.
MONDAY	20th	6.00 pm    6.30 pm 8 - 9.00 pm    7.00 pm	No Care4You (Lorraine Ball) today in The Old Vestry Rainbows in The Upper Hall Belrobics Dance Classes in The Nave with Jenny Murphy Belrobics rehearsal in The Meeting Place Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry
TUESDAY	21st	10.00 am  10.00 am    2.30 pm    6.15 pm    7.30 pm 7.30 pm	Holy Communion in The Meeting Place Rearranged - Care4You (Lorraine Ball) meeting in The Old Vestry T.L.C. – “Tea & Love for Carers” in the Meeting Place Brownies in The Upper Hall Guides in The Upper Hall  7.30 for 7.45 pm – P.C.C. Meeting in the Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	22nd	9.00 am  10.00 am  10.30 am    6.00 pm    7.30 pm    8.00 pm	Prayers in The Old Vestry Peekaboo Babies in the Nave & MP and Toddlers upstairs Care4You (Vanda Hopwood) meeting in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall Strategy Group Meeting in The Old Vestry Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	23rd	10.00 am 3 – 4.00 pm    6.30 pm    7.30 pm    7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall ‘Activity Sheffield’ Chairobics in The Meeting Place Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall “Questions! Questions!” in The Meeting Place St Paul’s Music Listening Group meeting in The Old Vestry. For a relaxing evening, why not come and give this friendly group a try?
FRIDAY	24th	7.30 pm	Worship Group rehearsal in The Old Vestry
SUNDAY First Sunday after Trinity	26th	8.00 am  10.00 am 6 for 7 pm	Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs Focus Group Service

REMINDER - BISHOP’S GARDEN PARTY TODAY! (see over) Ecclesall Deanery MU is collecting new toiletries for their stall and St Paul’s M.U. would appreciate contributions. We would also welcome cakes for our stall. Thanks. Margaret

SAMARITAN’S PURSE We have a new copy of Shoebox News. Please take time to have a look; it really portrays the joy experienced by the recipient children. In 2010 the U.K. raised £1.12 million !

CHRISTIAN AID Many thanks to all who helped to collect £1093.73 (to date).

CONGRATULATIONS!  from all their friends at St Paul’s to Margaret & Graham for their Golden Wedding on Friday 24^th June.

BARBARA  would like to express her thanks to those who prayed for her and to let you know that she has settled in very well.  We heard from David this week that Barbara has also decided that she wants to stay in rather than come home again, and the family has just had confirmation from Overdale that this will be O.K. Barbara has been able to take part in Christian services taken by a local church within the home, has made some new friends and joined in the various activities on offer.  Although she’s still not well, the improvement is amazing! Praise God! Her room is No. 21 on the 2^nd floor. 

CHURCH BUFFET Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Summer Buffet owing to people being on holiday. We will now have an Autumn buffet.

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC on Saturday 23^rd July from 2 - 4.00 pm for children 0-5 and their families. Different activities such as Christian story teller, face painting and music etc.  Venue – Hillsborough Park or if wet, at Hillsborough Methodist Trinity Church opposite the bowling green using the Dorothy Rd entrance. Tel. 2494182

AFTERNOON TEA & ENTERTAINMENT at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Grove Rd, Millhouses on Wed 24^th Aug from 2 - 4.00pm. Cost £3 to go to MU project work. It is an open event for anyone and is always pleasant, so please support it. I have tickets & members, I need some cakes please!

Thank you - Jacqui

SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS Last call for Active Kids vouchers - please bring in by end of June. 

NEW THIS WEEK:

• Latest news on Policing in our area from Inspector Ian Stubbs

Please see the folder of Community Notices on the bookcase. Thank you

Prayer Focus:

Enid who has really appreciated visits but please check with Andy before you go as sometimes she is not well enough.  Pray for Andy too.

Edris, coping well so far with her chemotherapy.

Sheila who has cancer in two of her ribs.  She will begin treatment including radiotherapy which will help with her pain and slow down things down.

The family of Jean whose funeral was last week, Claire and Albert, and Albert’s eye problems,

Barbara as she settles in her new home,Hazel, Robert, Peter, Michael, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Barbara, Peter & Wendy,

Murray & family.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 19^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.

Tues 21^st – St Paul’s 10.00 am H. C. & Wooldale Junior

Wed 22^nd – Carfield Lower School

Tues 23^rd – Greasbrough Primary & Gooseacre Primary

Sun 26^th – Hillsborough Tabernacle & Southey Elim       

From Murray

It seems that there is a lot of painful news around at the moment.  You may be feeling upset, wondering why God is allowing things to happen or even wondering if He is there at all right now.  The bible warns us that there will be much which is difficult and painful as we seek to serve God.  It is also important for us to be honest with our feelings and express them as much as we can to God. So, if we are overwhelmed by the unfairness of life, we should pour that out to Him.  In the meantime it is best to hold on to what we know has helped us over the years.  There will be times for all of us when the sense of God’s presence will be hidden from us, and God has much for us to learn, even in the bleakest of situations.  Faith is about trusting and depending on God when we don’t know things for certain and we don’t have all the answers.  I pray that all our faith will grow and that God’s love and mercy will be seen in the lives of those we pray for.

Also… from my sermon at 10 am last Sunday.  Keep on seeking out those stirrings in your heart to serve God so that we may all discover and use the gifts God is giving to us.  And let me know what you feel called to do!