Saturday 15 November 2014

Notices 16th to 23rd November 2014


SUNDAY
2nd Sunday before Advent

16th
   8.00 am
 10.00 am




    6.00 pm
Holy Communion
Family Shoe Box Service - Operation Christmas Child is the world’s largest  
Christmas project, run by Christian relief and development organisation,
Samaritan’s Purse. Their mission is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way
to needy children around the world. (Please remember to include your
‘shipping’ donation of £3.00 per box. Thank you)
Vine Time Service in the Meeting Place – Please see Jacqui for more information if you’d like to join us. All welcome!
MONDAY
17th
  12 noon

    2 – 4 pm  
“Sunny Days” – Home Start Post-natal support group meeting with Sara McClean  in the Meeting Place.  12.30 pm start - until 3.00 pm
W.E.A. Art Class  in the Old Vestry
TUESDAY
18th

 10.00 am
   2.30 pm
   6.15 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm       
N.B. Last day of Shoe Box Appeal  
Holy Communion in the Meeting Place with ‘Coffee & Fellowship’ afterwards  
TLC in the Meeting Place
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
PCC Meeting in The Meeting Place.  Please note we will now start at 7.30 pm
WEDNESDAY

19th
 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
W.I. “Craft & Chat” in the Old Vestry
Tai Chi  with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY

20th
   9.00 am
   3.00 pm
   7.30 pm   
   7.30 pm 
Collection of Shoe Boxes (9.00 for 9.30 am) – a little help is needed please
St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place
Thursday Prayers in the Meeting Place – please see Gail for more information
Pilgrim Series with Murray in the Old Vestry – week five 
FRIDAY
21st
   7.30 pm
Worship Group rehearsal in the Old Vestry
SATURDAY
22nd
 10.00 am
   to      
  1.00 pm 



10.00 am
St Paul’s Church and Centre Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre.  We will have
trees decorated by school and various community groups that meet here,
reflecting a wide range of activities.  The trees will be displayed in church for
two weeks and we hope to create a beautiful effect which will be enjoyed by
lots of visitors. There will be stalls and refreshments today – please tell your
families and friends!
Bishops’ Fayre at Bishops’ House, Meersbrook Park – The return of this hugely popular Medieval event! A craft fair with a difference! Come and browse the craft stalls for those unusual Christmas gifts. From 10.00 am to 3.30 pm Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd FREE!
SUNDAY  
Christ the King

23rd  
     8.00 am
  10.00 am
2–5.00 pm

    7.00 pm
Holy Communion
Holy Communion with Seekers upstairs - St Paul’s Church Anniversary
Diocesan Centenary Year Events - “The Feast of Christ the King” at Sheffield Cathedral & Eucharist with the Archbishop of York. Please note: Tickets needed
Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place.                     (Arrive 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm start.)



From Murray  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.




REMINDER! CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL & FAYRE:
St Paul’s Christmas Tree Festival & Fayre will be held on Saturday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Please can church members bring food items for the hamper raffle, items for the tombola (worth at least £1), & books for the book stall? There are now 2 boxes in church and a wicker hamper to put them in - thank you everyone for all the donations so far.  BAKERS PLEASE!  We also need cakes for the Cake Stall at the Christmas Tree Festival if you’re a keen baker, but bought ones will be welcome too please!  Thank you

SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS   Olive Walker presents "Songs for Christmas" performed by the Sheaf Singers at St Paul's Church & Centre 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 6th December at 6.30 pm to decorate church for the Festive Season. Please see Deidre if you can help.

FLORAL TRIBUTES If anyone has an occasion to celebrate (anniversaries etc.) and would like to have flowers put in church, please see Deidre, who will be happy to receive your donation for  flowers & make your arrangement.

A CHRISTMAS CRIB SERVICE for families of small children and babies will be held in church towards the end of ‘Peekaboo’ at 11.30 am on Wednesday 10th December.
More details to follow soon.

FOODBANK UPDATE Robert had a busier week than last with some really bad stories to cope with.  He had a long chat with a young man who had just come out of Nether Edge Hospital suffering from a personality disorder. There was also a woman who is being tested for cancer whose son is being very anxious; they are also struggling with debt.
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

MULTI-CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SHOP at 46, Chapel Walk from 11th October to 17th December. Cards sold for at least 25 charities - please come and find us – together we can make a big difference!

BABY BASICS was founded in 2009 at The King’s Centre Church with the aim of providing some of the basics needed for life with a new-born to women in Sheffield.  Baby Basics works with midwives, health visitors and other professional bodies to provide much needed items and help for vulnerable groups such as 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

‘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 next  Sunday 23rd November  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.)

Mike’s Ministry this week:
Mon 17th – Mundella Primary& Coit Primary
Tues 18th – Woodseats Primary& St Marie’s RC Academy
Fri 21st – Lacewood Primary

Prayer Focus:  We continue to pray for all who are bereaved  or il and those who care for them l
From Murray   Today I have been taking a Remembrance Service at Holmwood with a good number of people from St Paul’s who came to the help singing.  It was so moving to see people who are quite ill joining in and taking part.  So when I got home I phoned round to arrange Carol Services in the homes.  The ones I have arranged so far are:
Tuesday 9th December 2.00 pm at Holmwood
Wednesday 17th December 2.00 pm at Scarsdale Grange
The latter is a new venue and they seemed very welcoming.

Notices 9th to 16th November 2014


SUNDAY
3rd Sunday before Advent

  9th
   8.00 am
10.00 am

   6.00 pm 

Holy Communion
Service of Remembrance with WW1 theme and related artefacts
(Seekers are back today in the Upper Hall)
Focus Service in the Nave with refreshments in the MP. Arrive 6 pm for 7 pm start.

SHOEBOX APPEAL  As in previous years, St Paul’s Church & Centre is acting as a  drop-off point  for filled boxes from  1st to  18th November. The office has a small number of boxes for any church members who find it difficult to wrap their shoebox.  Our service will be held next Sunday on 16th November at 10.00 am.
MONDAY
10th
 12 noon

   2 – 4 pm  
“Sunny Days” – Home Start Post-natal support group meeting with Sara McClean  in the Meeting Place.  12.30 pm start - until 3.00 pm
W.E.A. Art Class  in the Old Vestry
TUESDAY
11th
 10.00 am
   2.00 pm
   2.30 pm
   6.15 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
   7.30 pm
     
Holy Communion in the Meeting Place  
Remembrance Service at Holmwood Care Home – Singers are very welcome!
TLC in the MP (may start a little later, allowing for returning  from Holmwood)
Brownies in the Upper Hall
Guides in the Upper Hall
Home Group at Jenny & Dilesh’s home
Norton Lees Local History Group meeting in the Old Vestry - Patrick Harding will give a talk on “Christmas and its Customs”  £2.50 per head, includes refreshments. All welcome!  Contact Helen Egan on 07927377628 if you require further details.
WEDNESDAY

12th
 10.00 am
  
   2.15 pm

   6.00 pm
   7.30 pm

   7.30 pm
   8.00 pm
‘Peekaboo’ for parents, carers, babies and toddlers in the Nave with refreshments in the Meeting Place.  Pottery painting with a ceramic artist today!
M.U. Meeting in the Meeting Place – Planning & making the decorations for the M.U. Tree at the Christmas Tree Festival & Fayre on the 22nd November
Yoga  with Yolande Swift  in the Upper Hall tonight
W.I. meeting tonight in the Old Vestry.  John Taylor will speak about                  “The Curiosities of South Yorkshire”.  Please see posters in church.
Home Group at Liz and Mike’s home at 25 Lees Hall Avenue
 Tai Chi  with Gary Shaw in the Upper Hall
THURSDAY

13th  
  3.00 pm
  7.00 pm   

  7.30 pm 
St Paul’s Chairobics in the Meeting Place
St Paul’s Music Listening Group in the Meeting Place.  Chris Brydone will be presenting “Private passions meets Desert Island Discs.”
Pilgrim Series with Murray in the Old Vestry – week four. 
SATURDAY
15th


10:00am - 12:30pm
Provisional all day booking for NTP Services Ltd. (Classroom Training for commercial drivers) in the Old Vestry – depending on numbers
Basic Safeguarding Training for children/youth workers  Led by Sue Booth (Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator)at  St Chad's Church, Woodseats, 9 Linden Avenue, Sheffield S8 8GU. There are still places available, so please contact James Dowson at james_dowson77@yahoo.co.uk to book a place.
SUNDAY  
2nd Sunday before
Advent
16th
  8.00 am
10.00 am
 


  6.00 pm
Holy Communion
Family Shoe Box Service - Operation Christmas Child is the world’s largest  Christmas project, run by Christian relief and development organisation, Samaritan’s Purse. Their mission is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world.
Vine Time Service in the Meeting Place – Please see Jacqui for more information if you’d like to join us. All welcome!



THANK YOU – HARVEST DONATIONS   Please see the notice board in church for Roundabout’s letter of thanks for your gifts of food for the young people who stay at the hostel. Your support is very much appreciated, thankyou.

OUR SHOEBOX SERVICE will be held on Sun 16th Nov at 10.00 am.  The leaflets in church have gift suggestions. This time the “shipping” donation is £3 per shoebox; you can donate online – www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL & FAYRE:
St Paul’s Christmas Tree Festival & Fayre will be held this year from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on Sat 22nd Nov.  Please can church members start collecting food items for the hamper raffle, items for the tombola (worth at least £1), & books for the book stall? There are now 2 boxes in church and a wicker hamper to put them in.  Thank you
BAKERS PLEASE!  We also need cakes for the Cake Stall at the Christmas Tree Festival please if you’re a keen baker, but bought ones will be welcome too!

REMINDER: THE FINAL CENTENARY EVENT IS THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING at Sheffield Cathedral on Sun 23rd Nov. Celebrations will begin at 2 pm, ending around 5 pm. DIOCESAN CENTENARY EUCHARIST with the Archbishop of York at 4 pm. Please see Murray if you’d like to go.

SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS   Olive Walker presents "Songs for Christmas" performed by the Sheaf Singers at St Paul's Church & Centre 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 Sun 30th Nov 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.

FLORAL TRIBUTES If anyone has an occasion to celebrate (anniversaries etc.) and would like to have flowers put in church, please see Deidre, who will be happy to receive your donation and make your arrangement for you.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS  Helpers are needed on Wednesday 6th December at 6.30 pm to decorate church for the Festive Season. Please see Deidre if you can help.

A CHRISTMAS CRIB SERVICE for families of small children and babies will be held in church towards the end of ‘Peekaboo’ at 11.30 am on Wednesday 10th December.
More details to follow soon.

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? For more info. ring 255 1945 or visit www.messychurchstpauls.blogspot.co.uk  or www.facebook.com/MessyChurchStPaulsNortonLees

FOODBANK UPDATE  Last week was a steady session with 135kg coming in and 217kg going out (20kg from St Paul’s).  Robert was concerned that more clients have sanctions. That is, their benefits have been cut because they were not able to sign on when they should.  This even happens when there has been a good reason, such as when a person is ill or is in hospital, and the office has been phoned by nurses to explain the absence.  However, Robert was pleased that former clients have begun working as volunteers at Foodbank including the woman with agoraphobia mentioned last week.

‘KIT OUT YOUR KIDS’  Pre-loved uniform are running another event for anyone in need of school clothing for the Lowedges, Greenhill,  Bradway,  Meadowhead, and Dronfield areas on Sun 23rd Nov  from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm 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.)

Mike’s Ministry this week:
Sun 9th – St Paul’s 10.00 am Service of Remembrance
Mon 10th – Ashdell Preparatory
Tues 11th – Wooldale Junior
Wed 12th - Carfield Primary
Thurs 13th – Lound Infant & Totley All Saints Primary


From Murray   Thanks to everyone who has provided artefacts from the First World War.