Notices 2nd to 9th October 2011

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
MONDAY	3rd	10.00 am   6.00 pm 7- 8.30 pm	Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Lorraine Ball) Rainbows in The Upper Hall Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry
TUESDAY	4th	10.00 am    2.30 pm   6.15 pm   7.30 pm   8.00 pm	Holy Communion in The Meeting Place T.L.C. – “Tea & Love for our Community” in The MP Brownies in The Upper Hall Guides in The Upper Hall Contemplative Prayer in The Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	5th	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 meeting in The Old Vestry (Vanda Hopwood) Yoga with Yolande in The Upper Hall   W.I. meeting – Games Night Tai Chi with Gary resumes tonight in The Upper Hall N.B. There will be NO First Wednesday Group at Jacqui’s
THURSDAY	6th	10.00 am   3.00 pm      6.30 pm   7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in MP. New members always welcome! Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall Gail’s Prayer Group meeting in OV.  All welcome!
SATURDAY	8th	9.30 am - 1.00 pm	MESSY CHURCH GATHERING & RESOURCE DAY 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.
SUNDAY 16th Sunday after Trinity	9th	8.00 am  10.00 am    2.00 pm    6.00 pm	Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs Talbot School Service Churches Together Service at Mount View Methodist Church, Derbyshire Lane

NOTICES If you have items for the Notice Sheet please let the office have them in writing or by email by 10.00 am on Wednesday. Thank you.

TODAY AT VICTORIA HALL  - CHURCHES TOGETHER AUTUMN FORUM Christians of all traditions are welcome to an afternoon of Music & Mission from 3.00 pm until 5.00 pm. The church leaders will be re-signing their covenant together and John Bell of the Iona Community will lead reflection and song about mission. There will be a sandwich tea to follow - if you can come, please bring cake(s) to share.

REMINDER - TALBOT SCHOOL SERVICES The next services are at 2.00 pm on Sundays 9^th Oct & 4^th Dec. If you can help with refreshments, please see Jacqui.

HARVEST MESSY CHURCH (for families) is on Sat 15^th Oct. We need small conkers, acorns and beech nut shells etc. for the well-dressing we’re making, please.

Thank you to those helping – those who can will meet after the service next Sunday 9^th to pray and make the final plans.

ST PAUL’S  HARVEST FESTIVAL FAMILY WORSHIP is on Sun 16^th Oct.  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 for young people to make their own meals. Tinned food seems to be a special favourite!

INSPIRING PEOPLE Thursday 3rd November at

6.30 pm.  Come to church for a meal and to be inspired to realise our vision!  Please book the date in your diary, invitations coming soon.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES Here’s a reminder to start looking round for things to put in. 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.  There are several ways you can give your shoebox an Olympic twist this year…
GIFTS: You might want to include a tennis ball, skipping rope, baseball hat, small football, inflatable beach ball, stop watch, sweat bands, toy medals to bring a smile to a child!
BOX: You could even decorate your shoebox with Olympic stickers or drawings.

MESSAGE: You might want to add a message saying that the shoebox has come from the home of the next Olympics and that you hope they enjoy the sports items you’ve included.  If people want to go online, the address is www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/  

REMINDER!! CHURCH GARDEN Volunteers are still needed! Please take a look at John’s plan (in church) and sign up to give your support if you have an hour free each month. For more information please see John or Ken.

THE CHURCH BUFFET will be held on Fri 18^th Nov.

REMINDER - ECCLESALL DEANERY EVENING “Growing the Body of Christ” The Diocesan Strategy for Growth on Wed 23^rd Nov 7.30 pm at All Saints, Ecclesall.

VACUUM CLEANERS We have 2 spare Dysons that need attention. Can you help? (We would like to keep the best one for use by groups doing crafts in The Old Vestry.) Please see Ken, Cathy or John H.

NOTICES, LINK ETC. 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:-

·         The South Community Assembly blog has now been set up so that you can receive regular updates.   http://southassembly.wordpress.com/  On the blog you can also find information about the 2nd round of Small Grants. 

·         South Community Assembly Health & Wellbeing Small Grants (Note closing date: 23^rd Nov 2011)

·         Community Action against Crime Innovation Fund

Please see the black folder at the back of church.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 2^nd Oct – St Paul’s 10 am Baptism Service

Mon 3^rd – Coit Primary & Charnock Junior

Tues 4^th – Woodseats Primary & Wooldale Junior

Wed 5^th – Totley All Saints

Thurs 6^th – Greasbrough Primary

Sun 9^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.

Prayer Focus:

Pete’s Dad, Enid & Andy, Edris, Barbara, Sheila, Hazel, Robert, Peter, Michael, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Murray & family.

From Murray’s Diary

It was good to see people in church last week who had been invited to the service for Back to Church Sunday.  Let’s continue to pray for those we know who have not yet found faith in God.  We live in a time when there is great pressure to abandon faith, so we also need to pray for each other that we may have courage to remain firm and be ready to share what we know.