SUNDAY 2nd Sunday of Epiphany | 15th | 8.00 am 10.00 am 11.30 am | Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers in The Old Vestry Family Baptism Celebration in The Upper Hall |
MONDAY | 16th | 1.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.00 pm 7.30 pm | “Lose the Blues” – post natal support group organised by Home Start begins today in The Upper Hall (until 3.00 pm) Rainbows in The Upper Hall Focus Fellowship in The Old Vestry Zumba in The Upper Hall – places still available |
TUESDAY | 17th | 10.00 am 2.30 pm 6.15 pm 7.30 pm 7.30 pm | Holy Communion in The Meeting Place T.L.C. in The Meeting Place Brownies in The Upper Hall Guides in The Upper Hall Centre Management Meeting in The Old Vestry DIOCESAN EVENT An 8 week course called Foundations of Faith begins tonight at St Mary’s Bramall Lane. It will look at ‘Using the Bible’, ‘The History of the Church’, ‘Worship’ and ‘Ethics’. Margaret Blakey is going – is anyone else interested in going with her? If you are, please see Murray. |
WEDNESDAY | 18th | 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 (Vanda Hopwood) resumes in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall W.I. meeting in The Old Vestry – “Craft and Chat” Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in The Upper Hall |
THURSDAY | 19th | 10.00 am 3 – 4 pm 6.30 pm 6.30 pm 7.30 pm | Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Chairobics in The Meeting Place. Great fun – why not give it a try? Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Allotment Meeting in The Meeting Place Gail’s Prayer Group meeting in The Old Vestry |
FRIDAY | 20th | 7.30 pm | Worship Group Rehearsal in The Old Vestry |
SUNDAY 3rd Sunday of Epiphany | 22nd | 8.00 am 10.00 am 6 for 7 pm 6.00 pm | Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers in The Upper Hall Focus Service in The Nave & Meeting Place Unity Praise at Heeley Parish Church, Gleadless Rd. |
MESSY CHURCH The next one is Valentine’s Messy Church on Saturday 11th February at 10.00 am. There will be art and craft activities, a short worship time and a light lunch. For more info, ring 2551945 or see Ann, Pete or Jana. We hope to see you there!
THANKSGIVING BOXES for 2012 are ready for collection at the back of church. Thank you
STAY FOR CHRISTENING CAKE! Rob and Katie’s daughter Charlotte is going to be Baptised on Sun 29th Jan at our 10.00 am service (which includes Holy Communion). Rob & Katie would like us all to stay on after the service for coffee and a piece of christening cake!
CONFIRMATION 2012 We have the go ahead for a Confirmation Service with The Bishop of Sheffield on Wed 19th Sept at 7.30 pm. We will be joined by candidates from other local churches but anyone who would like to be confirmed should have a word with Murray (it will be a few years before we have another Confirmation service here at St Paul’s.)
NEW GROUP “Lose the Blues” is a new support group especially for those suffering from post natal depression. Following the success of the Hillsborough Mum & Baby Group, this small group will be run by Home Start, Sheffield, and will be held every Monday from 1-3.00 pm in The Upper Hall. Home Start has been providing support and friendship for families for 30 years. They aim to give children the best possible start in life, by supporting parents to grow in confidence and develop and strengthen their relationship with their children. Emotional support is provided to help parents to find ways to manage and resolve problems. Home Start (not to be confused with Sure Start!) hopes to start the new group here at St Paul’s on Monday 16th January.
TLC - TEA & LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY We are here on Tuesdays in the MP from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. We can offer a lift if needed - contact Liz on 2557965 Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us!
CARD SALES during the festive season totalled £80.00. All profits to church projects and thanks to Jacqui.
NEW YEAR, NEW INTERESTS! Several of our church & community groups have vacancies for new members if you’re thinking of expanding your horizons and starting something new for 2012. For further information and contact details, please refer to our “What’s on” leaflet which is regularly updated by John. Copies are available in church or you can also enquire at the office Mon – Thurs 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. Thank you
M.U. John Brown will be presenting a Local History talk at the next M.U. meeting on Wed 8th Feb. For anyone who misses this one, John will repeat it at the History Group on Tues 14th Feb. Don’t miss it!
Mike’s Ministry:
Sun 15th – St. Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.
Mon 16th – Charnock Hall Junior
Tues 17th - St. Paul’s 10.00 am H.C.
& Woodseats Primary & Wooldale Junior
Wed 18th – Totley All Saints Primary
Thurs 19th – Lound Infant
Prayer Focus:
Enid who is now home from Northern General and is feeling a bit better after the chemo last week, and for Andy. Edris who was very poorly last week and had to go into Weston Park for treatment, Sheila, Hazel, Pete’s Dad, Peter, Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Michael, Helen’s Dad following his hip surgery, Murray & family
From Murray
There have been times, while have been ill, when I have really struggled to carry on with the voluntary work I do in our local Scout Group. Scouts and Guides may be international organisations but they all depend on volunteers in groups and most groups only need to lose a few leaders before they are in real danger of closing down!
I am involved with Scouting for a number of reasons. One is that I believe that, as Christians, we all need to find ways of engaging with our society and being Christians within it, finding appropriate ways of making known our faith and seeking to make a difference in our world. Another reason for my involvement is that the Scout Group is linked to St Paul’s Church – it is “46th Sheffield St Paul’s Scout Group’! The link with the church may not be great but I want to maintain it as much as I can, and currently five of our leaders are members of different churches.
Volunteering isn’t always rewarding! It is often hard work and the children don’t always give you the affirmation you would like! What keeps me going is the gratitude I have towards the Scout Movement for the experiences and foundations that it gave me as a young person and for all it has given to other members of my family.
Last night was also a great delight. We have been working with the Cubs on their astronomy badge and I have been waiting for a clear night when I could take my small telescope down so that they could have a look. We were treated to great views of Saturn and three of its moons and a spectacular view of the full moon. What was more and to my surprise, the Cubs were delighted – they thought it was really cool to see things ‘for real’ through a telescope!
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