Wednesday 3 December 2014

Notices 23rd to 30th November 2014


SUNDAY
Christ the King

23rd
   8.00 am
 10.00 am
   2.30 pm



   7.00 pm

Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs - St Paul’s Church Anniversary
‘KIT OUT YOUR KIDS’  Pre-loved uniform are running another event for anyone in need of school clothing for the Lowedges, Greenhill,  Bradway,  Meadowhead, & Dronfield areas from 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Michael Church, Lowedges Road. They also have a good supply of non-uniform coats and tops for ages 4 to adult. Free to those on benefits (please bring proof.)
Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place.                     (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start.)
MONDAY
24th
  12 noon

   2 – 4 pm  
“Sunny Days” – Home Start Post-natal support group meeting with Tabitha in the Meeting Place.  12.30 pm start - until 3.00 pm
W.E.A. Art Class  in the Old Vestry  (9 of 11)
TUESDAY
25th
   9.30 am
 10.00 am
   2.30 pm
   6.15 pm
   7.30 pm       
M.U. Trustees’ meeting at Church House, Rotherham – until 12.30pm
Holy Communion in the Meeting Place
TLC in the Meeting Place
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
WEDNESDAY

26th
 10.00 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.  
Yoga  with Yolande Swift  in the Upper Hall
Home Group at Liz and Mike’s
Tai Chi  with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY

27th
   3.00 pm
   7.00pm
   7.30 pm 
St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place
St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Meeting Place
Pilgrim Series with Murray in the Old Vestry – week  six, the last one this series
SATURDAY
29th
 11.00 am
   2.30 pm



   7.15 pm 
  
Children’s Christmas Party in the Upper Hall (Harriet Wainwright) – until 2.00 pm
Service of Dedication in church for Alfred, baby son of Amy and John Whitell, (one of our Peekaboo families,) led by Bob Hopkins, from St Thomas’ Philadelphia.  Refreshments in the Meeting Place afterwards.   Arrive 1.30 pm to prepare. Depart  5.00 pm latest.
SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS   Olive Walker presents "Songs for Christmas" performed by the Sheaf Singers at St Paul's Church & Centre. Tickets are priced at £5.00, available from Ken Smith 250 7914, or the office, or pay on the door.
SUNDAY  
First Sunday of Advent

30th
   8.00 am
 10.00 am
   7.30 pm
Holy Communion
Baptism Service with Seekers upstairs
“HOLLY DAYS” CHRISTMAS FLORAL DEMONSTRATION with Liz Edwards in church. Liz is a talented floral artist and will show you in easy stages how to create beautiful arrangements for Christmas.  Complimentary mulled wine & proceeds to church funds. Tickets £5.00 each – please tel. Liz on 07913283218 or ask at the office.



From Murray 
Another Retreat  After the success of the retreat this autumn I am thinking of organising another for May or June next year.  Those who came this year said that that would like to have it a little longer.  The only way we can do that is by being there from a Tuesday lunchtime to a Friday morning.  Alternatively it could be from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.  Could you please let me know what you would prefer – with a priority to those who have not been before.

Thank you! A big thank you to those who contributed to our Remembrance Service a couple of weeks back, there was great interest in the artefacts and it was wonderful to  see so many there.  Thank you especially if you invited someone.



CONGRATULATIONS!  Beth and Matthew have a new baby daughter born Friday 13th November (three weeks early!) and weighing 6lb 6oz. She is called Emily Ann, and both Mum and baby are doing well. Congratulations and very best wishes to Beth, Matthew, Rose and baby Emily, from all your church family & friends at St Paul’s.

THANK YOU - CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL & FAYRE:  
A big thank you to everyone who gave their time, moved furniture, decorated trees, baked, donated goods & manned the stalls at our Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre yesterday.

NEXT WEEKEND!  SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS   Olive Walker presents "Songs for Christmas" performed by the Sheaf Singers at St Paul's on Sat 29th Nov  at 7.15 pm,   Tickets  are priced at £5.00, available from Ken Smith 0114 250 7914, or the office 0114 2550144, or pay on the door.

A CELEBRATION OF CRAFTS (Seasonal Craft Fair) at
St Chad’s Church on Sat 29th Nov from 11 am to 3.30 pm. Call 0114 2745086 or email office@stchads.org for more information.  All proceeds to Church Reshaping project.

INVITATION : ALL SAINTS CHURCH,  ECCLESALL  We have been invited to All Saints, Ecclesall for their Candlelit Advent Carol Service at 6pm on Sun 30th Nov. with David Williams (who was curate there, then vicar of Dore and now is Bishop of Basingstoke) who will speak at the service. Refreshments served in church from 5.15pm. 

“HOLLY DAYS” CHRISTMAS FLORAL DEMONSTRATION
with Liz Edwards in church on Sunday 30th November at 7.30 pm. Liz is a talented floral artist and will show you in easy stages how to create beautiful arrangements for Christmas.  Complimentary mulled wine & proceeds to church funds. Tickets £5.00 each – please tel. Liz on 07913283218 or ask at the office.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS   Helpers are needed on Wednesday 3rd December at 6.30 pm to decorate church for the Festive Season (Apologies for the wrong date earlier.) Please see Deidre if you can help; even if you can only spare an hour of your time it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

“A WORLD OF CHRISTMASCoal Aston United Churches Choir presents “A World  of Christmas” at Woodseats Methodist Church, Holmhirst Road on Monday 8th December at 7.30 pm. Suggested minimum donation £3.00 to support the Alzheimer’s Society.

CHRISTINGLE MESSY CHURCH is on Sat 13th Dec. Join us for a morning of art and craft activities, a short creative worship time and a light lunch? Ring 255 1945 or visit www.messychurchstpauls.blogspot.co.uk  or www.facebook.com/MessyChurchStPaulsNortonLees
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: CAROL SERVICES AT LOCAL CARE HOMES IN DECEMBER: 
Tuesday 9th                  2.00 pm at Holmwood
Monday 15th                2.00 Norton Lees Lodge,
&                                    2.45 Norton Lees Hall
Wednesday 17th          2.00 pm at Scarsdale Grange

A CHRISTMAS CRIB SERVICE for families of small children and babies will be held in church towards the end of ‘Peekaboo’ now at 12 noon on Wednesday 10th December.

MULTI-CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP at 46, Chapel Walk until 17th Dec. Cards sold for at least 25 charities – together we can make a big difference!

BISHOPS’HOUSE EVENTS  This week on Thursday 27th November at 7.30 pm History talk series - ‘Seven Years of Investigating the Medieval Hospital at Castleton.’ Adm. free
Sat 20th Dec – 1.00 to 2.30 pm Ukelele  Carol Strum
Sun 21st Dec – 2.00 to 4.00 pm Carol Singing

FOODBANK UPDATE  Not a very busy session and people were worried that people could not get access to vouchers.  Robert had a long chat with a couple where one partner is having test for cancer but had fallen behind on their rent because of benefit delays and had bailiffs turning up at 2 in the morning.  Food in 295 kg (21kg St Paul’s), out 117kg on 10 vouchers.

BABY BASICS based at The King’s Centre Church aims to provide some of the basics needed for life with a new-born to women in Sheffield.  Baby Basics works with midwives &  health visitors to provide much needed items and help for teenage mums, asylum seekers, and women fleeing domestic violence and trafficking. For a list of items needed in the Starter Packs, please see the flyer on the church notice board if you feel that you’d like to help, or telephone 0114 2507277 or email BabyBasics@kingscentreonline.com

Mike’s Ministry this week:
Tues 25th – Greasbrough Primary
Sun 30th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.

From Murray   
Carols at the Cross Scythes is now booked for Wednesday 17th December from 7.30 pm. Please come and sing!



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