Notices 9th to 16th October 2011

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
MONDAY	10th	8.00 am 10.00 am   6.00 pm 7- 8.30 pm	Fixed Electrics Testing (Martin Foster in church all day) Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Lorraine Ball) Rainbows in The Upper Hall Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry
TUESDAY	11th	10.00 am    2.30 pm   6.15 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 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 Norton Lees Local History Group meeting in The Old Vestry P.C.C. Meeting in The Meeting Place (7.30 pm for 7.45 pm start) Prayer Meeting at Jenny & Dilesh’s
WEDNESDAY	12th	9.00 am 10.00 am 10.30 am   2.15 pm    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) Mothers’ Union meeting in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande in The Upper Hall Enid & Andy’s Home Group Tai Chi with Gary in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	13th	10.00 am   3.00 pm     6.30 pm   7.00 pm	Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in MP – Come and give this fun & friendly group a try! Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group meeting in The Old Vestry. New members always welcome!
FRIDAY	14th	7.30 pm	Worship Group rehearsal in The Old Vestry
SATURDAY	15th	9.00 am 10.00 am	Drivers Course (Classroom Training) in OV 9.00 am - 4.30 pm (No access) Harvest Messy Church – Creative Worship for Families in church
SUNDAY 17th Sunday after Trinity	16th	8.00 am  10.00 am   6 for 7pm	Holy Communion Harvest Family Worship - As before we will be hearing about the work of Tearfund and supporting the work of Roundabout who provide shelter, support & 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 favourite! Focus Group Service in church

HARVEST MESSY CHURCH is on Saturday15^th October at 10.00 am. We need small conkers, acorns and beech nut shells etc. for the well-dressing please.

N.B. Meeting today after the service to make final plans.

INSPIRING PEOPLE  For your diary - Come to church for a meal & to be inspired to realise our vision on Thurs 3rd Nov at 6.30 pm! Invitations coming soon.

MEMORIAL SERVICE On Sunday 23^rd October at

6.00 pm we are having our Autumn Service. Invitations will be received shortly. If you have not requested an individual invitation but would like to have the names of your loved ones read out at the service please let Murray have names in writing or by email by Monday 17^th October, or contact Cathy in the church office.

TLC - TEA AND LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY Are you feeling low because of bereavement or stress or illness? Would you like us to spoil you with our tea and cakes and compassion? We are here in The Meeting Place of St. Paul's every Tuesday 2.30 to 3.30pm. We can offer a
lift if you need one. Call in and enjoy some tlc. Contact Liz Warren for more details 2557965 Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us yourself!

DERBYSHIRE LANE HOME GROUP will meet at 7.30 pm on Oct 18^th, Nov 15^th, and Nov 22nd. Advent Course to be announced (likely to be held Dec 6^th and Dec 13^th.) Owing to a shortage of space, the group regret that they only have room for two more people (please see Margaret.)  Sincere apologies.

BETTY has moved to a new flat at Brunswick Retirement Village. Betty’s family tell us it is better for her as it has a small garden for Betty and her dog, Timmy.

CARING M.U. Can I and quite a few others of our congregation recommend the quarterly magazine Family First. The articles are suitable for all ages from upper teens to 80+ and are Christian based. Try back numbers from the book case! It is delivered by post and costs £10.00 per year. Thanks – Jacqui

M.U. NEEDS HELP to man the crèche at Doncaster Prison. Anyone is welcome – members, non-members, male or female (especially males.) Jacqui has the details

FRUIT SALES to date have reached £69.27. Thank you to all who gave & bought fruit. JAMJARS  needed for chutney making (esp. 1 lb. ones.) Please see Liz Warren. Thank you

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.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES Here’s a reminder to start looking round for things to put in (because the Olympics are going to be in the UK next year, we might like to do Sports themed boxes.) The online address is www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/  

BULBS FOR THE CHURCH GARDEN will be available from Tues 11^th Oct. Please see John Brown.

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.

COMING NEXT WEEK! NEW ZUMBA CLASS New fitness classes in UH on Mondays from 7.30 pm starting Oct 17th. To book, please phone your Zumba Instructor Amy on 07850277731 or 0114 2584799.

COMMUNITY NEWS What is listed this week:-

A 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.

BISHOPS’ HOUSE EVENTS - BOOK FAIR – A browsing and present buying event on Sun 9^th Oct from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Or why not talk to local publishers about your idea for a book? Or come and meet Dave Berry who will be signing copies of his book at 11.30 am?

ALMSHOUSES  J. D. Cook & Beard Homes are at the top of Argyle Cl. They 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 notice boards.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 9^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.

Mon 10^th – Misterton Primary

Tues 11^th – Handsworth Christian & St Marie’s Junior

Wed 12^th – Carfield Primary

Thurs 13^th Emmanuel Junior (Waterthorpe & St Marie’s Infant

Fri 14^th -  Lacewood Primary

Sun 16^th – Beauchief Abby (Harvest)

Prayer Focus:

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