WELCOME BACK! to Brownies and Peekaboo returning to St Paul’s this week following the school holidays.

EXPLORING WORSHIP We will be holding a special event for all church members on Sat 13th Sept from 9.45 am to 4.00 pm. The day will be held in the Meeting Place & Nave and will be led by Revd. Helen Bent. A light lunch will be provided for £3. Please let Murray know if you are able to come.

SMALL GROUPS The Wednesday evening Small Group continues to meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at Brian’s home at 9 Warminster Place. Please see Liz Warren if you know of people who are interested.

TOWER APPEAL Wonderful news! We have had a bequest for £5,000 – thanks to those who have been praying!

TOWER APPEAL – GRAND DRAW If you would like to sell a few raffle tickets to help raise funds for essential masonry repairs, books of 5 tickets (worth £2.50) can be found in a box in church. For more details please see Jacqui.

ANCIENT BRETTONS Come and join us for an evening of fun and music with the Ancient Brettons in church on Saturday 11th  October at 7.30 pm (doors open at 7.15 pm) Tickets are £3.50 from Joy Ryalls or on the door.

PROPOSED POST OFFICE CLOSURE There is to be a public meeting regarding the proposed closure of Derbyshire Lane Post Office on the evening of 17th September at Mount View Methodist Church. Meanwhile, please visit and sign the petition.

(THORA’s website shows there will be a protest gathering at 10.00am on Monday 1st September at DLPO)

SAVE THE CHILDREN “KNITATHON” You’re invited to come and knit hats for children in developing countries on Tuesday 16th September from 1-3.00 pm in the Meeting Place (not 17th as on the notices previously.) 

TABLE TOP SALE Mount View Methodist Church will be holding a Table Top Sale with refreshments on Sat 20th Sept at 10 am. There will be two tables reserved for St Paul’s to raise funds for the tower appeal by selling our remaining stock from the book sale. If you have any more books to donate, please see Ken, Liz (Warren) or Margaret.

OLIVER! St Paul’s Music Listening Group is booking tickets for the show performed by Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society at the Lyceum Theatre on Sat 22nd Nov at 7.30 pm. If you would like to go, please let Margaret Blakey know by September 7th. Thank you.

PRAISE EVENING There will be a Praise Evening led by ‘United Christian Voices’ at Totley Rise Methodist Church on Saturday 20th September at 7.30 pm. Tickets at the door or see Enid and Andy.  
 

Prayer Focus:  

Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Edith, & Debbie. Sue's Mum, Josephine, in Norton Lees Lodge.

Those who will be meeting to think and pray about new acts of worship. 

Mike’s Ministry: 

Sun 31st – St Paul’s 8.00 Holy Communion (Reserved Sacrament) and 10.15 am – Springs Christian Fellowship

Schools’ ministry begins again w/c 15th September

TOWER APPEAL Wonderful news! We have had a bequest for £5,000 – thanks to those who have been praying!

TOWER APPEAL – GRAND DRAW If you would like to sell a few raffle tickets to help raise funds for essential masonry repairs, books of 5 tickets (worth £2.50) can be found in a box in the Meeting Place. Lots of prizes donated by local shops, including an Italian takeaway meal, a haircut, soft toys and a flower arrangement! For more details please see Jacqui.

EXPLORING WORSHIP We will be holding a special event for all church members on Sat 13th Sept from 9.45 am to 4.00 pm. The day will be held in the MP and Nave and will be led by Revd. Helen Bent who has worked with us before. The Worship Group found her inspiring so we feel sure you will enjoy the day. Please let Murray know if you are able to come.

EVENING SERVICES We reluctantly stopped our evening services during Murray’s sabbatical.  While he was away he felt strongly that we should begin thinking and praying about a new service with a strong emphasis on welcoming new people to worship.  The PCC have approved his plans and urged him not to lose the vision!  This also means that we can have space for some baptism services on Sunday afternoons as we now have more babies being booked in than we can cope with in the morning services.  A service will be designed for the afternoons so that people who do not often attend church can meet with God and pray for the children at this important occasion in their lives. 

FOCUS FELLOWSHIP GROUP Welcome to the Focus Fellowship Group! This established group for people with learning difficulties is holding its service, led by Keith Blinston & Revd. David Middleton, in the OV on Mondays from 7- 8.30 pm.

PROPOSED POST OFFICE CLOSURE Please visit (and use!) Derbyshire Lane Post Office and sign the petition.

REMINDER - SMALL GROUPS Could those evening groups that have not already done so let Cathy know dates for meetings after the Summer Holidays for the Notice Sheet please.

SAVE THE CHILDREN “KNITATHON” Please note this event is on Tues 16th Sept (not 17th as on the notices previously) It’s from 1-3.00 pm and you’re invited to come and knit hats for children in developing countries.

TABLE TOP SALE Mount View Methodist Church will be holding a Table Top Sale with refreshments on Sat 20th Sept at 10 am. There will be two tables reserved for St Paul’s to raise funds for the tower appeal by selling our remaining stock from the book sale. If you have any more books to donate, please see Ken, Liz (Warren) or Margaret.

OLIVER! St Paul’s Music Listening Group is booking tickets for the show performed by Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society at the Lyceum Theatre on Sat 22nd Nov at 7.30 pm. If you would like to go, please let Margaret Blakey know by September 7th. Thank you.

Prayer Focus:  

Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Edith , & Debbie

Sue's Mum, Josephine, in Norton Lees Lodge.

Those who will be meeting to think and pray about new acts of worship.

Barbara, having a break and visiting her family who she hasn’t seen for some while

and Murray having some routine medical tests later this week

Mike’s Ministry: 

Sun 24th – Hillsborough Tabernacle, Sun 31st – St Paul’s 8.00 Holy Communion (Reserved Sacrament)

 and 10.15 am – Springs Christian Fellowship   

TOWER APPEAL Wonderful news! We have had a bequest right out of the blue for £5,000 – thanks to those who have been praying!

TOWER APPEAL – GRAND DRAW If you would like to sell a few raffle tickets to help raise funds for essential masonry repairs, books of 5 tickets (worth £2.50) can be found in a box in the Meeting Place. Lots of prizes donated by local shops on Lees Hall Avenue & Derbyshire Lane, including an Italian takeaway meal, a haircut, soft toys and a flower arrangement! For more details please see Jacqui.

EXPLORING WORSHIP We will be holding a special event for all church members on Saturday 13th September from 9.45 am to 4.00 pm. The day will be held in the Meeting Place and Nave and will be led by Revd. Helen Bent who has worked with us before. The Worship Group found her inspiring so we feel sure you will enjoy the day. Please let Murray know if you are able to come.

FOCUS FELLOWSHIP GROUP St Paul’s welcomes the Focus Fellowship Group! This established group for people with learning difficulties is now holding its service, led by Keith Blinston and David Middleton, in the Old Vestry on Monday evenings from 7.00pm until 8.30 pm. Please note Contemplative Prayer will be held in the Upper Hall this week.

PROPOSED POST OFFICE CLOSURE Please visit (and use!) Derbyshire Lane Post Office and sign the petition.

THANK YOU for all those who contributed food for the Cathedral Archer Project, working with Sheffield's homeless and most vulnerable people. A car boot full of food was taken and they were VERY grateful (Letter of thanks in MP.)

REMINDER - SMALL GROUPS Please could the 3 evening groups let Cathy know dates for after the Summer Holidays.

CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Meg Munn’s office has also made a booking for Tues 17th Sept from 1-3.00 pm for a Save the Children “Knit-athon” when you’re invited to come and knit hats for children in developing countries. More details to follow.

EVENING SERVICES We reluctantly stopped our evening services during Murray’s sabbatical.  While he was away he felt strongly that we should not start them again but begin thinking and praying about a new service with a strong emphasis on welcoming new people to worship.  The PCC have approved his plans and urged him not to lose the vision!  This also means that we can have space for some baptism services on Sunday afternoons as we now have more babies being booked in than we can cope with in the morning services.  A service will be designed for the afternoons so that people who do not often attend church can meet with God and pray for the children at this important occasion in their lives. 

TABLE TOP SALE Mount View Methodist Church on Derbyshire Lane will be holding a Table Top Sale on Saturday 20th September from 10.00 am until 12 noon. Refreshments will be on sale, and there will be two tables reserved for St Paul’s to raise funds for the tower appeal. We plan to use this opportunity to sell our remaining stock from the book sale so if you have any more books to donate, please see Ken, Liz (Warren) or Margaret. 

Prayer Focus:  

Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Edith, Debbie,  Sue's Mum, Josephine, in Norton Lees Lodge.

Those who will be meeting to think and pray about new acts of worship.

Barbara coping with upheaval at home as her conservatory is rebuilt.!

Mike’s Ministry: Sun 24th – Hillsborough Tabernacle

TOWER APPEAL Wonderful news this week! We have had a bequest right out of the blue for £5,000 – thanks to those who have been praying!

TOWER APPEAL – GRAND DRAW If you would like to sell a few raffle tickets to help raise funds for essential masonry repairs, books of 5 tickets (worth £2.50) can be found in a box in the Meeting Place. Lots of prizes donated by local shops on Lees Hall Avenue & Derbyshire Lane, including an Italian takeaway meal, a haircut, soft toys and a flower arrangement! For more details please see Jacqui.

THANK YOU for all those who contributed food for the Cathedral Archer Project, working with Sheffield's homeless and most vulnerable people. A car boot full of food was taken and they were VERY grateful.

THANKS AGAIN Thanks also to everyone who provided office cover during Cathy’s holiday, it’s greatly appreciated.

REMINDER - SMALL GROUPS Please could the three evening Small Groups let Cathy know meeting dates for after the Summer Holidays.

ACTIVATE Do look out for the picture of our MP entertaining her foreign dignitaries in St Paul’s Centre – the sophisticated place for conferences!!  (Also there is a shot of Jenny Murphy belly dancing at Woodseats festival.)

CALLING ALL KNITTERS! Meg Munn’s office has also made a booking for Tues 17th Sept from 1-3.00 pm for a Save the Children “Knit-athon” when you’re invited to come and knit hats for children in developing countries. More details to follow.

EVENING SERVICES We reluctantly stopped our evening services during Murray’s sabbatical.  While he was away he felt strongly that we should not start them again but begin thinking and praying about a new service with a strong emphasis on welcoming new people to worship.  The PCC have approved his plans and urged him not to lose the vision!  This also means that we can have space for some baptism services on Sunday afternoons as we now have more babies being booked in than we can cope with in the morning services.  A service will be designed for the afternoons so that people who do not often attend church can meet with God and pray for the children at this important occasion in their lives. 

TABLE TOP SALE Mount View Methodist Church on Derbyshire Lane will be holding a Table Top Sale on Saturday 20th September from 10.00 am until 12 noon. Refreshments will be on sale, and there will be two tables reserved for St Paul’s to raise funds for the tower appeal. We plan to use this opportunity to sell our remaining stock from the book sale so if you have any more books to donate, please see Ken, Liz (Warren) or Margaret. 

Prayer Focus:  

Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Edith & Debbie, Sue's Mum, Josephine, in Norton Lees Lodge.

Those who will be meeting to think and pray about new acts of worship.

Barbara coping with upheaval at home as her conservatory is rebuilt.!

Mike’s Ministry: 

Sat 16th – CMA – Stall at Biker Rally in Shipley, Sun 17th – CMA – Preaching at Rhodesia, nr. Worksop.

WELCOME to the families and friends of Elizabeth and Jack who are being baptised today.

SMALL GROUPS Please could all the organisers of the evening Small Groups meeting in members’ homes let Cathy know the dates when they will be meeting after the Summer Holidays. Thank you.

TOWER APPEAL – GRAND DRAW Please help launch our appeal for the work on St Paul’s Church tower! If you would like to sell a few raffle tickets to help raise funds for essential masonry repairs, books of 5 tickets (worth £2.50) can be found in a box in the Meeting Place. Lots of prizes donated by local shops on Lees Hall Avenue & Derbyshire Lane, including an Italian takeaway meal, a haircut, soft toys and a flower arrangement! For more details please see Jacqui.

More details about the tower work will be coming soon.

ACTIVATE  Do look out for the picture of our MP entertaining her foreign dignitaries in St Paul’s Centre – the sophisticated place for conferences!!  (Also there is a shot of Jenny Murphy belly dancing at Woodseats festival.)

GUIDES Our 63rd Guides will be holding a ‘Pampered Chef’ Evening at 7.00 pm on Tues 16th Sept. More details to follow.

PEEKABOO Christien & Helena, who have organised Peekaboo for the past 2 years, will be stepping down from the Committee at the end of this term. Everyone at St Paul’s would like to wish them both all the best for the future, and to thank them for all their hard work in helping to establish Peekaboo as a vital resource for new parents in Norton Lees. 

MU There will be a meeting of the Mothers’ Union as usual on Wednesday 13th August

EVENING SERVICES  We reluctantly stopped our evening services during Murray’s sabbatical.  While he was away he felt strongly that we should not start them again but begin thinking and praying about a new service with a strong emphasis on welcoming new people to worship.  The PCC have approved his plans and urged him not to lose the vision!  This also means that we can have space for some baptism services on Sunday afternoons as we now have more babies being booked in than we can cope with in the morning services.  A service will be designed for the afternoons so that people who do not often attend church can meet with God and pray for the children at this important occasion in their lives. 

OLIVER! Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society present the world famous musical, Oliver! at Sheffield Lyceum from 18th – 22nd November. If anyone is interested in booking please see Margaret Blakey.

Prayer Focus:  

Barbara, Robert, Sadie, Edith, Sue's Mum, Josephine, in Norton Lees Lodge.

Those who will be meeting to think and pray about new acts of worship.

Barbara settling back home after her well earned break – and getting back to her life active retirement!!