Notices 19th to 26th January 2014

SUNDAY Second Sunday of Epiphany	19th	8.00 am 10.00 am   6.00 pm   6.00 pm	(This week is a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – begins Sat 18th Jan) Holy Communion Family Worship (No Seekers today) ‘Vine Time’ Service in the Old Vestry Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place – arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start
MONDAY	20th	12.30 pm	Please note: The office will not be open today Sunny Days post natal support group in the Meeting Place Rainbows in the UH is temporarily suspended
TUESDAY	21st	10.00 am      2.30 pm   6.15 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm	Holy Communion in the Meeting Place TLC in the Meeting Place. New members always welcome Brownies in the Upper Hall Guides in the Upper Hall Strategy Group in the Meeting Place
WEDNESDAY	22nd	10.00 am 10.30 am   6.00 pm   7.30 pm   8.00 pm	Peekaboo for parents, carers, babies and toddlers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place Care4You team meeting in the Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall Wednesday Home Group at Liz & Mike’s  Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	23rd	10.00 am   3.00 pm   6.30 pm   7.00 pm	Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Chairobics in the Meeting Place Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY	24th	7.30 pm	Worship Group rehearsal in the Old Vestry
SUNDAY Third Sunday of Epiphany	26th	8.00 am 10.00 am   1.30 pm	Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs 4th Birthday Party in the Upper Hall until 4.30 pm

Latest News: Bishop Steven reflecting on Psalm 95 daily in Jan on his blog

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 January 2014 10:33

Bishop Steven has asked the Diocese to take Psalm 95 as the text for the first part of our centenary year and to use the Psalm in private prayers and public worship over the coming weeks.  In January, Bishop Steven will be posting a short reflection on Psalm 95 each weekday on his blog.  The short reflections are designed to be used as part of daily prayers as we begin to explore this text together.  Feel free to copy and print the reflections for those who don't have internet access. They can be used at any time of the year and are not date specific.

To find them go to www.bishopofsheffield.blogspot.co.uk or follow Bishop Steven on twitter for regular posts: @Steven_Croft.  You can also follow Bishop Peter on @peterburrows101

notices

REMINDER: FEBRUARY TO APRIL - CHURCH DUTY ROTA  The rota is currently being prepared - please put any absences or holiday dates in writing. Messages can also be left by email at the office. Thank you

103 THIS YEAR AND STILL LOOKING GOOD!  Some of our older members at St Paul’s will remember Len and Kathleen Kenworthy. Len was Church Treasurer in the 1950s and 1960’s, and Christian Aid Organiser for even longer. (He also used to take our son Chris, then a young boy – now 46! – to watch Sheffield Wednesday) After Len died, Kathleen moved to Bewdley in Worcestershire, to be nearer to her daughter. She still keeps in touch each Christmas and this year sent a photograph, which also features her new great-grandchild. PLEASE SEE THE NOTICEBOARD IN THE MEETING PLACE.  Thanks - Joan & John Howlett.

GUIDES Contact Karen Stevenson if you are interested in helping Guides, please see “What’s on” for details. You’d be supported by experienced members of our uniformed organisations, & the gift of your time would be of great benefit to young people locally. Thanks

OFFICE OPENING IN 2014 From Monday 20^th January until September, the office will be open from Tues to Thurs only. However, to ensure that Cathy’s most urgent work is covered during a shorter working week, the front doors will only be open to visitors between 10 am and 12 noon (except for exceptional circumstances.)  Church members should only call during these times, and encourage other enquirers to do the same. At other times please remember to bring your church key and use the side entrance please.

WHAT’S ON?  St Paul’s has a wide range of things to do throughout the week and activities where you can meet like-minded people. There’s often space on the notice board by the bus stop, if you’d like to advertise your church group or community activity. (Please drop off a laminated A4 poster at the office.) When we have space, we will be pleased to advertise special events on the church website and the notice boards around church too (for example if your group has a special anniversary or celebration, or an interesting speaker.) Please remember to let John Howlett know if your contact details for “What’s on at St Paul’s” change, or Joan, via the office, if your meeting dates change. Thanks

M.U. Revd. Shirley Knibbs will be speaking about Food Banks at our meeting on February 12^th. New members always welcome!

“VINE TIME” SERVICE AT ST PAUL’S This is a quiet service with time for prayer and sharing. We have lots of hymns; some sung and some said. It’s quite unstructured with wonderful fellowship, so why not join us in the Old Vestry tonight? Please see Jacqui if you’d like to know more.

RAINBOWS Due to a lack of numbers Rainbows has been suspended until April, or until more children join, for information please contact Liz Scott 07584575141

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 19^th – St Paul’s 10.00 am Family Worship   service  and Beauchief Abbey

Mon 20^th – Ashdell Preparatory & Coit Primary

Tues 21^st – Windmill Hill Junior

Wed 22^nd – Carfield Primary

Thurs 23^rd – Porter Croft Primary

Fri 24^th – Lacewood Primary