Notices 31st July to 7th August 2011

SUNDAY Sixth Sunday after Trinity	31st	8.00 am   10.00 am	Holy Communion Family Morning Worship (No Seekers - Please note:  Seekers resumes on 4th Sept.)
MONDAY   Yorkshire Day	1st	10.00 am       7.30 pm	In church today - Archdeacon’s Visitation – Ken and Liz Care4You meeting  in The Old Vestry (Lorraine Ball) Rainbows has finished until Sept. 12th No Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry until Sept 5th Murray - Wedding Booking in the Meeting Place
TUESDAY	2nd	10.00 am    2.30 pm    7.30 pm	Holy Communion in The Meeting Place T.L.C. – “Tea & Love for our Community” in The MP Brownies & Guides resume 13th September Contemplative Prayer in The Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	3rd	9.00 am  10.30 am    5.15 pm            6.00 pm    8.00 pm	Prayers in The Old Vestry Peekaboo has now finished for the Summer – Back on  7th  Sept Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Vanda Hopwood) 1st Wednesday Group - Visit to Bakewell Pudding Shop with a meal. There are still spaces if you would like to go – further details over page or please see Jacqui Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall Last Tai Chi with Gary in The Upper Hall tonight –  (Summer Break - Tai Chi resumes on  Wednesday 5th October) Norton Lees (St Paul’s) W.I. is having an outing today – please note: there will be no W. I. meeting in The Old Vestry tonight
THURSDAY	4th	10.00 am 3 – 4.00 pm    6.30 pm    7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in The Meeting Place Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall New Prayer Group starts tonight in The Old Vestry. All welcome – please see Gail for more details
FRIDAY	5th	7.30 pm	Worship Group Rehearsal in The Old Vestry
SUNDAY Seventh Sunday after Trinity	7th	8.00 am 10.00 am 2 – 5.00 pm     3.00 pm	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Family Baptism Celebration in The Upper Hall afterwards from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm Peace Picnic with Sheffield CND in The Japanese Garden, Meersbrook Park Baptism Service No Focus Service in church this evening

THANKS A MILLION! I have been totally overwhelmed by everyone's kindness & support while I have been at home. I hope to be back with you very soon. If you want an update on my progress ask Liz. Every blessing and keep sowing seeds of love!  Enid

INVITATION TO TLC (TEA & LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY) - Are you hurting and in need of some tlc? Everyone needs a break, and we would like to spoil you, on Tuesdays from 2.30-3.30 pm in The Meeting Place. God cares for you – carers, the stressed or unwell, the bereaved and anxious. We can offer you drinks, cakes, our company & compassion. Tel. 2557965 Liz for more details

CHURCH GARDEN Many thanks to all those who have worked hard to prune and clear overgrown trees and shrubs from the church garden. Watch this space to see what happens next!

REMINDER! UPDATING OUR PARISH LIST Please check the list at the back of church and correct your contact details if necessary. If you are happy to be contacted by email please add your email address beside your telephone number. Thank you

UNIFORMED ORGANISATIONS AT ST PAUL'S   Free time? Why not share your skills by helping children and young people join in and enjoy games, crafts and outdoor activities? Adult help is needed for the start of the new term in September. If you can spare an hour per week during term time, we would really value your help. Thank you.

·       Rainbows for girls age 5-7 years. Mondays in The Upper Hall from 6-7.00 pm Please contact Liz Scott or enquire at the office Tel. 2550144

·       Guides for girls age 11-14 years. Tuesdays in The Upper Hall from 7.30 - 9.00 pm Please contact Karen Stevenson on 0790975589 or Julie Broscombe on 07812997399

1^ST WEDNESDAY GROUP There’s still spaces if anyone would like to join us for a visit to The Bakewell Pudding Shop on 3^rd August. We will be setting off from church at 5.15pm. The cost of £16.00 includes a two course meal and making a Bakewell Pudding. Please let Jacqui know if you’re interested.

M.U. Our AGM this year will be on September 14^th

PRAISE AND WORSHIP EVENING with the United Christian Voices Choir at Heeley Parish Church, Gleadless Road on Saturday 3^rd September at 7.30 pm. Tickets from Ken Law – Tel 0114 2499280 or k.law@blueyonder.co.uk priced £4.50. All proceeds in aid of the Church Refurbishment Fund

M.U. would like to thank everyone who supported the ‘Bring & Buy’ sale which made £107. Thankyou!

AFTERNOON TEA & ENTERTAINMENT at Holy Trinity Church (Millhouses) on Wed 24^th Aug from 2 pm. Cost £3 to go to MU projects. Tickets from Jacqui & members, I need some cakes please!

FOCUS FELLOWSHIP will not be meeting on Mondays in The Old Vestry throughout August.  They will resume on Monday 5^th September.

NEW YOGA CLASSES  Zag Yoga - Iyengar Yoga Classes starting from Monday 5th September at

St Paul’s Church & Centre in The Meeting Place.
See fliers for details.

COMMUNITY NEWS

• THIS WEEK! at The  Bishops House – Fri 5^th Aug from 7 -9.30 pm  Heartsease Country Dancers & The Beekeeepers Chamber Folk Group – 17^th century Playford dancers in period costume & authentic music by local group The Beekeepers. Free strawberries and fizz! Tickets £10.00

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 7^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C. & 10.00 am Baptism

Prayer Focus:

Enid who had her second operation last Thursday (28^th) Please pray for Andy too.

Ian, now recovering at home

Edris, responding to treatment (thankfully, the tumour has shrunk) Edris everyone for their good wishes and would be grateful for your continuing prayers

Barbara and Muriel in their new homes, Sheila, Claire, Hazel, Robert, Peter, Michael, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Murray & family.

From Murray

Silent retreats may not be for everyone but I find them really important!  In the silence, last week, I was able to let down my defences and meet with God more deeply than I have in ages.  I was very impressed with the person who led the retreat, we had half an hour with him each day talking over the things that had been coming up for us as we prayed.  He then suggested bible passages we might meditate on and pray with.  For me there were times of real struggle as I faced up to things  like my health problems in the last few years, but also times of great encouragement and renewal of my call to ministry.