Notices 29th January to 5th February 2012

Notices 29th January to 5th February 2012

SUNDAY 4th Sunday of Epiphany	29th	8.00 am  10.00 am  11.30 am	Holy Communion Holy Communion – Service includes the Baptism of Charlotte. Seekers will be held in The Old Vestry today Family baptism celebration in The Upper Hall
MONDAY	30th	10.30 am  12.30 pm   6.00 pm   7.00 pm   7.30 pm	Amy’s Brand New Zumba class begins today in The Upper Hall To book please contact Amy Godhard on 07850277731 or 2584799 “Sunny Days” – post natal support group (Home Start) in The Meeting Place - please see poster on the kitchen hatch – to 2.30 pm Rainbows in The Upper Hall Focus Fellowship  in The Old Vestry Zumba in The Upper Hall – places still available.
TUESDAY	31st	10.00 am    2.30 pm    6.15 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
WEDNESDAY	1st	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) in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall W.I. Meeting in The Old Vestry Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	2nd	10.00 am    3 – 4 pm    6.30 pm    7.30 pm	Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Chairobics in The Meeting Place Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Gail’s Prayer Group in The Old Vestry
FRIDAY	3rd	10 am to   12 noon   7.30 pm	Our M.U. is on duty at the Cathedral Coffee Morning from 9.30 am – please bring scones! (Coffee Mornings will continue to be held on the 1st Friday of every month.) Worship Group rehearsal in The Old Vestry
SUNDAY 3rd Sunday before Lent	5th	8.00 am  10.00 am 6 for 7 pm	Holy Communion Baptism Service with Seekers in The Upper Hall Focus Service in The Meeting Place & Nave

 

CONGRATULATIONS!  to Carrie and her baby Harrison who was born on Friday 20^th January (and to the rest of the family!!)

*N.B.  DERBYSHIRE LANE - GROUP  THIS WEEK will be held at the home of Hazel on Tuesday 31st January at 7.30 pm.   

TEARFUND  For those members of the congregation who donate each month to what used to be  Sponsored Children, you may remember that for the past few years a proportion of the money has been sent to the Shelter of Hope in Zimbabwe.  However, now that St Paul’s is no longer supporting the Shelter, all the funds you donate will now be sent to Tearfund for their Children at Risk programme. The monthly donation will now be £30.  If you would like any further information, please contact Pam Yates on 2967277, or email roger.yates@blueyonder.co.uk

VALENTINE’S MESSY CHURCH will be on Saturday 11^th 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 Katie, Ann, Pete or Jana. We hope to see you there!

BEAUCHIEF ABBEY LENT LECTURES 2012

The 5 weekly lectures begin at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 29^th February at St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church. The lecture on “Law and Justice in The Old Testament” will be given by the renowned Old Testament scholar, Revd Professor John Rogerson. Admission is free – more details on MP Notice Board or phone R. Parry on 07974 397771

LENT 2012 – THE LORD’S PRAYER  Five evenings exploring how to pray – Wednesdays 29^th Feb, then 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th March at 7.30 pm at Sheffield Cathedral with Bishop. All very welcome.  See Murray for details.

CONFIRMATION 2012 We have the go ahead for a Confirmation Service with The Bishop of Sheffield on Wed 19^th 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.)

M.U. John Brown will be presenting a Local History talk at the next M.U. meeting on Wednesday 8^th February. For anyone who misses this one, John will repeat it at the History Group on Tuesday 14^th February. Admission £2.50.  Don’t miss it!

CORRECTION -  M.U.  The Lady Day Service this year will be held at Doncaster Minster at 3.00 pm on Sunday 25^th March.

THE STANAGE STUMBLE - date for your diary

The Stanage Stumble on Sunday 6^th May covers varied terrain with minimal road walking and is open to both runners and walkers. Refreshments will be provided at all check points, but entrants must carry enough provisions for the day. Starts and finishes at the HSBC sports ground at Limb Lane, entry fee £10 to include certificate, badge & hot meal following completion of the walk. All profits will be donated to the UK’s leading family support charity Home Start Sheffield. For more information including entry form, sponsorship form and posters please call 0114 2788377 or visit www.hssheffield.org.uk

TEA & LOVE FOR OUR COMMUNITY We are here on Tuesdays in the MP from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. We can offer a lift if needed - contact Liz on 2557965 Please tell others about us even if you don’t need us!

COMMUNITY NEWS – please see notice board at the bottom of the stairs and the file in the MP.

Mike’s Ministry:

Sun 29^th – Lansdowne Chapel

Mon 30^th – Mundella Primary & Coit Primary

Tues 31^st – Walkley Primary

Wed 1^st – Carfield Primary

Thurs 2^nd – Emmanuel Junior [Waterthorpe]

Sun 5^th – Baptism Service at St Paul’s

Prayer Focus:  

Enid – recovering from another dose of chemo, and Andy.  Edris not nearly so well since Christmas,  Sheila, Hazel, Pete’s Dad,  Peter, Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Michael, Helen’s Dad following his hip surgery, Liz and her Mum – Liz is having to spend a great deal of time with her, as she is not well enough to be left alone.  Murray & family

From Murray

One of the groups coming to the Lent Questions! Questions! has offered to provide a meal for us on the first week (Wednesday 29^th February at 7.30 pm) – so before too long,  I will be needing to know the number of people who will be coming– please have a think!!

Notices 22nd to 29th January 2012

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. Bruce has some good things to share with us!
MONDAY	23rd	12.30 pm    until   2.30 pm   6.00 pm   7.00 pm   7.30 pm	“Sunny Days” – post natal support group (Home Start) in MP, please see poster on the kitchen hatch ( N.B. correction to start time  & room change.) Rainbows in The Upper Hall Focus Fellowship  in The Old Vestry Zumba in The Upper Hall – places still available. N.B. Monday morning class begins on 6th February at 10.30 am in The Upper Hall
TUESDAY	24th	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 Strategy Group in the Old Vestry
WEDNESDAY	25th	9.00 am  10.00 am   10.30 am    6.00 pm    7.30 pm      7.30 pm    8.00 pm	Prayers in The Old Vestry “Peekaboo” Babies in The Nave & MP and toddlers upstairs Care4You  (Vanda Hopwood) in The Old Vestry Yoga with Yolande Swift in The Upper Hall Murray –  Booking wedding in The Meeting Place Enid and Andy’s Home Group Tai Chi with Gary Shaw in The Upper Hall
THURSDAY	26th	10.00 am  10.45 am for 11 am       3 – 4 pm    6.30 pm    7.00 pm	The whole of church is in use next Thursday morning as Meersbrook Bank Year 1 children have a rearranged visit (weather permitting Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall Best Price Jewellers and Valuers in The Old Vestry until 3.45 pm  ‘mini Antiques Roadshow’ – Valuations & appraisals of art, antiques, furniture and jewellery St Paul’s Chairobics in The Meeting Place Weight Watchers in the Upper Hall St Paul’s Music Listening Group in The Old Vestry
SATURDAY	28th	9.00 am	NTP Services – CPC Driver Training in The Old Vestry – until 4 pm
SUNDAY 4th Sunday of Epiphany	29th	8.00 am 10.00 am 11.30 am	Holy Communion Holy Communion – Service includes the Baptism of Charlotte.  Rob & Katie would like us all to stay on after the service for coffee and a piece of christening cake! Family baptism celebration in The Upper Hall

MESSY CHURCH The next one is Valentine’s Messy Church on Saturday 11^th 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

CONFIRMATION 2012 We have the go ahead for a Confirmation Service with The Bishop of Sheffield on Wed 19^th 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 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 Wednesday 8^th February. For anyone who misses this one, John will repeat it at the History Group on Tuesday 14^th February.  Admission £2.50.  Don’t miss it!

MORE M.U. The Lady Day Service this year will be held at Doncaster Minster at 3.00 pm on March 27^th.

THE STANAGE STUMBLE - date for your diary

The Stanage Stumble on Sunday 6^th May covers varied terrain with minimal road walking and is open to both runners and walkers. Refreshments will be provided at all check points, but entrants must carry enough provisions for the day. Starts and finishes at the HSBC sports ground at Limb Lane, entry fee £10 to include certificate, badge & hot meal following completion of the walk. All profits will be donated to the UK’s leading family support charity Home Start Sheffield. For more information including entry form, sponsorship form and posters please call 0114 2788377 or visit www.hssheffield.org.uk

CARD SALES during the festive season totalled £80.00. All profits to church projects and thanks to Jacqui.

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!

Mike’s Ministry:

Monday 23^rd – Ashdell Preparatory & Firshill Junior

Wed 25^th – Windmill Hill Junior

Thurs 26^th – Porter Croft Primary

Sun 29^th – Lansdowne Chapel

Prayer Focus:  

Enid and Andy.  Edris, Sheilal, Hazel, Pete’s Dad, Peter, Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Doug, Roger, Peter & Wendy, Michael, Helen’s Dad following his hip surgery, Carrie, Liz’s Mum who has been taken ill again.  Murray & family

From Murray – your Choice for Lent!

You have three choices (at least) for something to do in Lent!  The problem is that they are all on Wednesday evenings!

First there is Questions! Questions! which I will be leading in the Meeting Place.  It is a series based around questions which I pose and answer – (that’s the easy bit!) but the idea is that this will give you the opportunity to ask other questions which are more important to you. 

Barbara will be speaking at our Ash Wednesday Holy Communion service on 22^nd February at 7.30 pm and Questions! Questions! will begin the next week on 29^th.

Secondly, Bishop Steven is leading five sessions on prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer, down at the Cathedral also starting at 7.30 pm on 29^th February.  Bishop Steven’s course last year was very much appreciated and it gives you the opportunity to meet up with people from other churches.  Prayer is so vital to our relationship with God and the course is suitable to people who are new to the Christian faith, as well as those who have been believers for many years.  He is very down to earth and approachable – I would go if I wasn’t busy!

Thirdly, if you want something a bit more academic Prof. John Rogerson is presenting a series of five lectures entitled Law and Justice in the Old Testament.  These will take place at St Andrew’s Psalter Lane starting at 7.00 pm on 29^th February.  Some of you will remember John from when he assisted my predecessor Malcolm with ministry here at St Paul’s.  The course will be about “the prophetic impulse that sought to shape a society that reflected the divine image”(!)