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SUNDAY
Lent
1
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22nd
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8.00 am
10.00 am
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Holy Communion
Holy Communion (No Seekers
– Half Term)
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MONDAY
Schools
return today
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23rd
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12.30 pm
2.00 pm
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‘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 resumes in the Old Vestry with Veronique Oodian
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TUESDAY
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24th
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10.00
am
2.30 pm
6.15 pm
7.30 pm
7.45 pm
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Holy Communion in the Meeting Place with
Coffee and Fellowship to
Follow. Everyone is
welcome to come and join us.
TLC in the Meeting Place
Brownies resumes in the Upper Hall this evening
Guides resumes in the Upper Hall this evening
Standing Committee meeting
in the Meeting Place
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WEDNESDAY
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25th
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10.00 am
6.00
pm
7.30
pm
8.00
pm
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Welcome back Peekaboo – for babies, toddlers, parents and carers in
the
Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place
Yoga with Yolande Swift in the Upper Hall
Our five week Lent Series “Faith to
share” starts this evening in the
Meeting Place. We will be
joined by Liz and Mike’s Home Group
Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in
the Upper Hall
Please note: If the church heating is not yet
repaired, Yoga and Tai Chi will be held in the Meeting Place and the Lent
Course in the Old Vestry
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THURSDAY
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26th
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3 – 4 pm
7.00 pm
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St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place – new members always
welcome
St Paul’s Music Listening Group
in the Meeting Place – a bring/request evening on the theme of “Places.”
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SUNDAY
2nd
Sunday of Lent
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1st
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8.00
am
10.00
am
7.00 pm
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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
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From Murray I had a
good trip down south last week. I went
by train to St Pancras where I changed to a Sevenoaks train on the Thameslink
line. The line runs under part of the
City of London and through to the splendid new Blackfriars station which is now
on the bridge over the Thames with great views of the Shard. After dealing with my business in Sevenoaks I
caught a train to Bexleyheath (via Lewisham) where I was met by Trevor. The next day I joined Trevor for Morning
Prayer in church which was followed by coffee in the café across the high
street (which he uses as a place to meet people) and back again for midweek
Communion at which I preached. It was
very encouraging to see how well Trevor has settled in and coped with the
change from BT to parish ministry. We
chatted over progress with the church mission statement and plans for
reordering their building. I have to say
that I was rather gratified to hear that Trevor is not finding parish ministry
that easy even after the pressures of being a high ranking manager within BT!
FROM
DOROTHY I would like to say to my church family and friends ‘Thank you
all for the lovely cards and good wishes, and for making my birthday so very
special.’ Dorothy was delighted to
receive over 50 cards and was very moved by the warmth and love expressed.
DATES
FOR YOUR DIARY
Questions! Questions! will begin on Wednesday 29th
April, 7.30 pm in the Meeting Place. If you have not yet done Questions!
Questions! why not come along this year!
Ascension
Day Thursday 14th May, 7.30 pm will be at St James’ Norton
and Murray is to preach. We will also be
able to admire the reordering of the rear of the church.
FAMILY SERVICE IN
MARCH will be on Mothering Sunday, March 15th,
and after the service there will be a Cake and Craft Stall. All proceeds
to go towards the Windows Repair Fund.
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 on Tues 3rd March 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. This looks well worth
going to and it is unusual to have part of their national tour so close to
where we live. Murray
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
- M.U. EVENT There
will be a meeting on the evening of 10th 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.
“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.
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 1st July 2015. There will be a box in church shortly
for your vouchers – enquiries to Ann please.
Thank
you
EVENTS AT BISHOPS’
HOUSE
Tuesday 10th
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 19th
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
FOODBANK UPDATE
Robert
had a busier session last week processing 17 vouchers and delivering St Paul’s
share of 29 kg. He had a very
encouraging conversation with a young man who had been in prison but has now
managed to get a house, stop drinking and smoking and look after his ten year
old son three days a week. Robert was
impressed with his positive attitude and determination to set a good example
for his son. Robert was also delighted
that work started on Gleadless Valley Methodist Church community garden, Heeley
City Farm are providing some voluntary labour and are going a really good job.
Mike’s Ministry this week:
Sun 22nd – St Paul’s H.C.- 10.00 am
Mon 2nd – Mundella Primary
Wed 4th – Carfield Primary
Thurs 5th – Emmanuel Junior
From Murray
What are you going to do (or not do) for Lent this year? Some people like to give something up, others
to take on a challenge. I very much hope
you will be coming to our Faith to Share
Lent Series. I will speak on the first
two weeks then an old friend called John Hibberd will speak at the next
two. John has a lot of experience
helping people to share their faith, something Jesus really wants us to be
doing.
