| SUNDAY 14th Sunday after Trinity | 25th | 8.00 am 10.00 am | Back to Church Sunday Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers in The Upper Hall |
| MONDAY | 26th | 10.00 am 6.00 pm 7- 8.30 pm | Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Lorraine Ball) Rainbows in The Upper Hall Zag Yoga is now discontinued Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry |
| TUESDAY | 27th | 10.00 am 2.30 pm 6.15 pm 7.30 pm 7.30 pm | Holy Communion in The Meeting Place with Coffee and Fellowship to follow T.L.C. – “Tea & Love for our Community” in The MP Brownies in The Upper Hall Guides in The Upper Hall Baptism Preparation in The Meeting Place |
| WEDNESDAY | 28th | 9.00 am 10.00 am 10.30 am 6.00 pm 7.30 pm 7.30 pm | Prayers in The Old Vestry “Peekaboo” – Babies in The Nave & MP and Toddlers upstairs. Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Vanda Hopwood) Yoga with Yolande in The Upper Hall (No Tai Chi this week) Home Group at Enid & Andy’s home First Wednesday Group at Jacqui’s (- rearranged.) Please note: There will be no meeting on Wednesday 5th October. |
| THURSDAY | 29th | 10.00 am 3.00 pm 6.30 pm | Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in MP. New members always welcome! Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall |
| FRIDAY | 30th | 7.30 pm | Worship Group rehearsal in The Old Vestry |
| SATURDAY | 1st | 9.00 am – 3.30 pm Noon to 7.30 pm | DEVELOPMENT DAY: A time to grow (Exploring Christian Nurture) at Philadelphia Campus. See Murray to book a place. BEARING WITNESS The world’s poorest people are already suffering the impacts of climate change. Act and pray for climate justice by joining a day of workshops, service and vigil in Manchester. Itinerary on reverse of poster in The Meeting Place. |
| SUNDAY 15th Sunday after Trinity | 2nd | 8.00 am 10.00 am 1- 5 pm 3 – 5 pm 6 for 7 pm | Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers in The Upper Hall Meersbrook Park Users Trust Apple & Pear Day. Bring your apples, make juice with our press. Apple pies, apple jelly and children’s games MUSIC AND MISSION Christians of all traditions are welcome to an afternoon of Music & Mission at Victoria Hall (songs and reflections with John Bell of the Iona Community) ending with a Sandwich Tea. Focus Group Service in church |
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES Here’s a reminder to start looking round for the things to put in. This year the organisers have suggested that because the Olympics are going to be in the UK next year, we might like to do Sports themed boxes.
Make your shoebox sports-themed
There are several ways you can give your shoebox an Olympic twist this year…
GIFTS: Along with gifts you would usually send, you might want to include a tennis ball, skipping rope, baseball hat, small football, inflatable beach ball, stop watch, sweat bands, toy medals or some other sports-related gift that would bring a smile to a child!
BOX: You could even decorate your shoebox with Olympic stickers, drawings or try and get hold of special Olympics wrapping paper (if indeed such a thing exists!)
MESSAGE: You might want to add a message to your child, stating that the shoebox has come from the home of the next Olympics and that you hope they enjoy the sports items you’ve included in your box for them to play with. If people want to go online, the address is www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/ .
There are several ways you can give your shoebox an Olympic twist this year…
GIFTS: Along with gifts you would usually send, you might want to include a tennis ball, skipping rope, baseball hat, small football, inflatable beach ball, stop watch, sweat bands, toy medals or some other sports-related gift that would bring a smile to a child!
BOX: You could even decorate your shoebox with Olympic stickers, drawings or try and get hold of special Olympics wrapping paper (if indeed such a thing exists!)
MESSAGE: You might want to add a message to your child, stating that the shoebox has come from the home of the next Olympics and that you hope they enjoy the sports items you’ve included in your box for them to play with. If people want to go online, the address is www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/ .
REMINDER!! CHURCH GARDEN Many thanks to John Brown who has put in an enormous amount of work to tidy the grounds. Please take a look at John’s plan (in church) to help us maintain the garden and do sign up to give your support if you have an hour free each month. Many of the plots are small and you would only need to come and weed occasionally. (The grass will continue to be cut by Robert.) For more info. see John or Ken.
NEXT TALBOT SCHOOL SERVICES are at 2 pm on Sundays 9th Oct & 4th Dec. If anyone would like to help with refreshments at either service, please see Jacqui.
REMINDER - ECCLESALL DEANERY EVENING “Growing the Body of Christ” The Diocesan Strategy for Growth on Wed 23rd Nov 7.30 pm at All Saints, Ecclesall.
HARVEST MESSY CHURCH at St Paul’s (for families) will be on Sat 15th Oct. We need small conkers, acorns and beech nut shells etc. for the well-dressing we’ll be making, if members would like to collect some please. MESSY CHURCH GATHERING & RESOURCE DAY: 0n Sat 8th Oct from 9:30am to 1pm at St John’s, Park, Bernard Street for those who want to find out more about Messy Church. Please contact Pete or Ann to book a place and remember to bring a craft idea to share.
SHEFFIELD- ARGENTINA DIOCESAN LINK The Diocese of Sheffield has had a link with Argentina for nearly 20 years. Please see the letter and poster in MP which encourages people to get in touch with The Link, particularly anyone who speaks Spanish, or has links with South America.
VACUUM CLEANERS We have two spare Dyson cleaners that need attention. Does anyone have the skills to repair them? If so, please see Ken, Cathy or John H. (We would like to keep the best one for use by groups doing crafts in The Old Vestry.)
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY This year’s Church Buffet will be held on Friday 18th November.
GARDENING EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOLS Does anyone have children who are collecting Morrison’s Vouchers for their school or nursery? (5th Sept – 30th Oct) If so, there are some vouchers on the bookcase.
NOTICES, LINK ETC. The office would be pleased to know your views or receive emails regarding the amount of paper we hand out on Sundays. It would be good to reduce the number of sheets we give out, but we want to continue the things you’re most interested in, so please let us know your preferences. Thank you.
ALMSHOUSES J. D. Cook & Beard Homes are 8 Almshouses situated at the top of Argyle Close and offer accommodation for either a single person or a couple of pensionable age. There is currently a vacancy. If anyone is interested please phone Mr. Bolton on 2747759. More info. on church notice boards.
COMING SOON! NEW ZUMBA CLASS New Zumba fitness classes in UH on Mondays from 7.30pm starting Oct 17th. To book, please phone your Zumba Instructor Amy on 07850277731 or 0114 2584799.
COMMUNITY NEWS What is listed this week:-
· Safer Neighbourhoods Newsletter from Inspector Ian Stubbs
· Grant Aid Budget Consultation – your comments are requested
Please see the black folder at the back of church.
Mike’s Ministry:
Sun 25th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.
Sun 2nd Oct – St Paul’s 10 am Baptism Service
Prayer Focus:
Pete’s Dad, Enid & Andy, Edris, Barbara, Sheila, Hazel, Robert, Peter, Michael, Sadie, Doug, Roger Village, Peter & Wendy, Murray & family.
From Murray’s Diary
Autumn is upon us and it is not long now until our Harvest Festival Family Worship on Sunday 16th October. As before we will be hearing about the work of Tearfund and supporting the work of Roundabout who provide shelter, support and life skills for homeless young people in Sheffield. Please bring non perishable food which can be given to young people to make their own meals. Tinned food seems to be a special favourite!
