Notices 6th to 13th November 2011

SUNDAY 3rd Sunday before Advent	6th	8.00 am 10.00 am   2.30 pm	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers in The Upper Hall Wedding in church
MONDAY	7th	10.00am   6.00 pm   7.00 pm   7.30 pm	Care4You meeting in The Old Vestry (Lorraine Ball) Rainbows resumes in The Upper Hall tonight Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry Zumba Dance Class in the Upper Hall. Great fun - Why not give it a try? Details from Amy Godhard  078 502 777 31 New daytime class begins in December  –  Mondays 10.00 am
TUESDAY	8th	10.00 am   1.30 pm      2.30 pm   6.15 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm   7.45 pm	Holy Communion in The Meeting Place New group – Singing Classes with Valley Community Learning  Group (part of Gleadless Valley Community Forum) in The Old Vestry 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 Home Group at Jenny & Dilesh’s Standing Committee in The Meeting Place
WEDNESDAY	9th	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 with Vanda in The Old Vestry Mothers’ Union meeting in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande in The Upper Hall Home Group at Enid & Andy’s  Tai Chi with Gary in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	10th	10.00 am   3.00 pm      6.30 pm   7.00 pm	Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in The Meeting Place. Come and give it a try! Weight Watchers in The Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group in OV presented by Len and Margaret. We are always happy to welcome new members to our friendly group.
FRIDAY	11th	7.30 pm	Worship Group rehearsal – Members please note: will now be held in The Meeting  Place
SATURDAY	12th
SUNDAY 2nd Sunday before Advent	13th	8.00 am 10.00 am 6 for 7 pm	Holy Communion Holy Communion for Remembrance Sunday with Seekers upstairs Focus Group Service in church

NEXT WEEK! CHURCH BUFFET on Friday 18^th November at 7.00 pm. Menu information in church – please RSVP to Liz Warren, Margaret Blakey or Barbara Hanson.

SATURDAY BAPTISMS To help with the backlog of enquiries for Baptism we will be offering a few Saturday morning dates (every few months only.)

THIS YEAR’S ADVENT COURSE at Tuesday H.C. at 10.00 am in The Meeting Place begins on 29^th November, with coffee and fellowship included.

NEXT MESSY CHURCH will be on 26^th November. If you can help please see Ann or Pete.

GIVING AT ST PAUL’S If you would like to give an extra thank you gift to God please use the Gift Day envelopes provided. Thank you everyone.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX APPEAL Once again, St Paul’s will be acting as a Drop-off point from 1^st to 18^th November. As the Olympics are going to be in the UK next year, Sports themed boxes would be a good idea. The online address is ww.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/   

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! There are catalogues in church for 3 charities if you would like to support them – Leprosy Mission, Mothers’ Union and Tear Fund.  Jacqui will send an order at the end of Nov (to pay only one lot of postage) and will also bring Charity Cards in early Nov, or earlier if requested. All profits to one of our church projects. Thank you

TLC - TEA & LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY We are here in The MP every Tuesday 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. We can offer a lift if you need one. Contact Liz Warren for more details 2557965 Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us yourself!

DERBYSHIRE LANE HOME GROUP meets on 15^th & 22^nd. This year’s Advent Course will be held on 29^th Nov, 6^th & 13^th Dec. N.B. Owing to a shortage of space, the group is now full. Sincere apologies.

MOUNT VIEW PRE-SCHOOL Please see poster for children’s groups (Mondays - Toddler Dance 10.30 am, Tuesdays - Music Group 10.30 am, and Thursdays - Baby & Toddler Group 10.00 am.)

CHRISTMAS FAYRE (joint event for Pre-school and Mount View Church) on Saturday 26^th November at 10.30 am. See posters in church.

PLEASE SAVE YOUR JAMJARS for Liz Warren for chutney making (esp. 1 lb. ones.) Thank you

FRUIT SALES have reached £109.00 which helps to swell the Fabric Fund. Thanks very much to all who gave & bought fruit.

CAR PARKING  Can everyone please remind members of any community groups to which they may belong, to show consideration to our neighbours when parking on the surrounding roads. Thank you

ANOTHER ZUMBA CLASS! Owing to the success of Amy’s Monday evening class in The Upper Hall, she would like to begin an extra class during the daytime. It will hopefully begin on Monday 5^th December from 10 – 11.00 am. As before, please contact Amy Godhard to book a place on 07850 277731 or 0114 258 4799

COMMUNITY NEWS What’s listed this week:-

·         South Community Assembly – Health & Wellbeing Grants up to £1,000 to projects that want to make a difference in their local community. Closes 23^rd November 2011.

·         S.C.A. Climate Change Fund – up to £30,000 capital funding available. Deadline 25^th November.

·         Bridge Replacement Works – Woodseats Bridge

·         ‘Somewhereto’ National Project – sport, culture, arts.

Please see the black folder at the back of church.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 6^th – St Paul’s 8.00 am Holy Communion

            Holmesfield Parish Church [C.M.A.]

Tues 8^th – St Paul’s 10.00 am H.C.

Wed 9^th – Totley All Saints Primary

Fri 11^th - Lacewood Primary

Sun13^th – St Paul’s Remembrance Sunday H.C.

Prayer Focus:

Edris, who is having to have her medication changed as it is not proving effective.

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