Notices 1st to 8th March 2015

SUNDAY 2nd Sunday of Lent	1st	8.00 am  10.00 am    7.00 pm	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers upstairs Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place Arrive for 6.00 pm for a 7.00 pm start
MONDAY	2nd	12.30 pm      2.00 pm	‘Sunny Days’ (Home Start) Post natal support group in the Meeting Place Arriving  12 noon for 12.30 start until 3.00 pm W.E.A. Art Class in the Old Vestry with Veronique Oodian (8 of 11)
TUESDAY	3rd	10.00 am   2.30 pm   6.15 pm   7.30 pm   8.00 pm   7.30 pm	Holy Communion in the Meeting Place TLC in the Meeting Place Brownies in the Upper Hall Guides in the Upper Hall Contemplative Prayer in the Old Vestry BRING ME SUNSHINE – a light hearted look at the ups and downs of family life with Rob Parsons plus special guest John Archer. This hilarious evening of comedy and inspiration will be held at The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Chesterfield Road South from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm. Doors open at 6.45 pm. (Please see the flyers in church) contact www.careforthefamily.org.uk/sunshine  or phone 02920810800.
WEDNESDAY	4th	10.00 am     6.00 pm   7.30 pm   7.30 pm        8.00 pm	Peekaboo – for babies, toddlers, parents and carers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place Yoga with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall Week two of our Lent Series “Faith to share” in the Meeting Place Please note: Some members of 1st Wednesday Group will be joining the Lent course but there will be a meeting at Jacqui’s house if anyone is Interested. No W.I. meeting in the Old Vestry this evening  (– the ladies will be having a meal at Bishops’ Bistro) Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY	5th	3 – 4 pm   7.30 pm	St Paul’s Chairobics in the Old Vestry – new members always welcome! Please note the change of venue for today only. Thursday Prayer Group in the Meeting Place
FRIDAY		7.30 pm	Worship Group rehearsal in the Old Vestry
SUNDAY Lent 3	8th	8.00 am    10.00 am	Holy Communion Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs

A WARM WELCOME to the families and friends of Z and A who are being baptised at St Paul’s today.   

Easter Eggs for the Roundabout Hostel for homeless young people.

Just to say that we will again be collecting Easters Eggs for Roundabout.  Medium sized eggs please!

FAMILY SERVICE IN MARCH will be on Mothering Sunday, on March 15^th, and after the service there will be a Cake and Craft Stall.  Cakes and buns would be very welcome please – either home-made or shop bought are fine.

All proceeds to go towards the Windows Repair Fund.

MESSY CHURCH AT EASTER  for families, with a light lunch to follow will next be held on Good Friday, 3^rd April. Leaders/helpers  to arrive for 9.30 am, families for 10.30 am to 12.30 pm please.

M.U.  on Wednesday 11^th March at 2.15 pm: We will be having a speaker giving a talk on the history of  the Longshaw Estate (National Trust.) New members always welcome!

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - M.U. EVENT   There will be a meeting on the evening of 10^th June from 7.00 to 9.00 pm which is open to everyone. The Street Pastors will be giving an interesting talk.  N.B. There will be no M.U. meeting that afternoon. Please see Jacqui if you’d like to know more.

SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS 2015 Please collect and donate vouchers to help kids lead healthier lives. Local schools, groups and clubs collect these vouchers to exchange for Active Kids equipment and experiences. Our uniformed organisations have benefitted in the past. Vouchers will be issued between 28.01.15 and 05.05.15. and must be submitted by 1^st July 2015. There is a box in church for your vouchers – enquiries to Ann please. Thank you

EVENTS AT BISHOPS’ HOUSE

Tuesday 10^th March at 7.30 pm – Doggerland – A talk by Ken Dash about when Britain was connected to Europe when the North Sea was dry land. This is the story of the people that crossed that lost landscape as Britain’s first settlers. Free but arrive early to be sure of a place.

Thursday 19^th March at 7.30 pm – Days of Sunshine and Rain – An illustrated talk by Ann Beedham about rambling in Derbyshire during the 1920’s & 1930’s. for further details please see www.bishopshouse.org.uk

Thursday 16^th April at &.30 pm – The Mysteries of Hallamshire – A talk by local author and historian Howard Smith.  Free but arrive early to be sure of a place.

NORTON LEES LOCAL HISTORY GROUP   Next Week!  On Tuesday 10^th March there will be an illustrated talk by Edward Mace on “Mace’s Local Pet Shops” in the Old Vestry at 7.30 pm. £2.50 on the door includes refreshments. Please contact Helen Egan on 07927377628 for further information

“MY WORLD ROLLS ON” by Beryl, whom many of you will know.  A second collection of poems - includes a lot about Norton Lees and local events. If anyone would like one, (or a copy of her first book,) they’re £5.00 each. Beryl will give £1.00 from each one we sell to church funds. There are samples out in church if you’re interested. Further copies are available from the office.

FOODBANK UPDATE  Robert had a busier week with 20 vouchers through.  Food in 350 kg (20 kg St Paul’s) and 335 kg out.  He was able to chat again with the lad who had been so positive last week.  A client had some time in the prayer room and would like to try going to church.  A really positive week!

Due to our incredible success and overwhelming food donations the Gleadless Valley Foodbank is now in a position to consider opening a further day within the week for clients. To spread the sessions within the week the decision has been taken to open a new foodbank client session on a Tuesday each week. To make this viable we are looking for in total 10-12 volunteers to run the session within one of the following roles:

• Front Office
• Team Leader Role to organise the volunteers and take charge of the running of the session
• Serving Refreshments
• Greeting clients and taking food orders

• Back Office
• Pick the food orders

Please let Robert know if you’re interested. Thank you

Mike’s Ministry this week:

Mon 2^nd – Mundella Primary

Wed 4^th – Carfield Primary

Thurs 5^th – Emmanuel Junior

From Murray 

The Ash Wednesday service at St Peter’s Greenhill was great.  It was really encouraging to see so many people present with good numbers from each of our Mission Partnership Churches.  For me it was also great to be leading worship alongside these colleagues