THANKYOU everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards and good wishes for our Golden Wedding. God’s blessing on you all. Love Deidre and John Doman

URGENT: FLOWERS FOR EASTER We desperately need helpers to decorate Church on Easter Saturday – 3rd April between 10.00 am and 12 noon. Deidre has a leg injury and is unable to stand for long periods so if you would like to help with arranging the flowers for church at Easter, please telephone Deidre as soon as possible. Donations for flowers are also very welcome. Thank you.

EASTER STORY Stannington’s own Easter play comes back to Stannington today Sunday 28th March at 3.00pm on The Green, by the shops. All welcome tel.2324490

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 9-15 MAY 2010 Thank you to all last year’s helpers; St Paul’s collected £1,231.42. Please keep this week free and get involved. If you can deliver envelopes the week before, or call door to door to collect full envelopes during the week, please let Helen Franklin know. Tel 2554441. New volunteers are always welcome. Helen will contact last year’s helpers to confirm availability for this year.

CHURCH ROTA – REMINDER We really do need to update our list of Rota Volunteers. Please could you sign the sheet at the back of church to let us know which duties you prefer. Thank you

HOME GROUP Whilst planning some changes, The Derbyshire Lane Group held at Margaret’s home is cancelled until further notice.

DRIVERS WANTED As the holiday season approaches are there any drivers who are able to join the small team who bring our older members to the 10. 00 am service? If you’d like to volunteer, please let Barbara know.

RAINBOWS Sadly Kathryn and Heather will be leaving Rainbows in the summer. If anyone knows someone interested in becoming a Rainbow Leader please phone Kathryn Topham on 0114 2490366

ROUNDABOUT Open evening about the work of Roundabout & Stencil (tenancy support scheme) at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane on Monday 22 March at
6.00 pm. All welcome, refreshments provided. Please contact Sue Wheeler 0114  2536789 or email swheeler@roundaboutltd.org) to let her know. 

WELCOME TO SPRING A Musical Evening with Judith Wallace & Friends will take place on Sat. 8th May, 7.30 pm at St. Paul's. Proceeds to Meersbrook Park URC Building Fund.  Please come and support our friends from Meersbrook. Adm. £5 Adults, £3 Children (including refreshments).  Tickets from Val Bridgens (0114 235 2051) or pay on the door.

ART SHOW St Paul’s will be holding an Art Show on Saturday 26th June. More info to follow.

 ‘TRIPLE P’ PARENTING COURSE This free course with a crèche, will now be held on Mon 19th, 26th April, Tues 4th May, Mon 10th May, and Mon 7th Jun in the MP from 12.30 - 3.00 pm. All parents & carers of children aged 2-11 are welcome. Please phone 0114 2734625

THE CATHEDRAL ARCHER PROJECT’S SPRING NEWSLETTER is now available (MP Notice Board.)

MEERSBROOK PARK AFTER SCHOOL CLUB is looking for an enthusiastic, organised person to volunteer as their treasurer. Please see the posters around church.

Mikes Ministry
Sunday 28th - St. Paul’s 8.00 Holy Communion.
Tues 30th – St Paul’s 10.00 am Holy Communion.
Wed 31st – Windmill Hill Junior
Thurs 1st April (Maundy Thursday) – Southey Elim Church
            and St Paul’s Holy Week service at 7.30 pm

Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert, Pat Rice
Dick, Josephine, Doug, Pete’s Dad,
Sadie, Fran Morgan, Dorothy,
Margaret , Michael, who is making good progress, Hazel following a successful operation

Prayer for the week
Lord God give me opportunities to
share your love with others this week
and the courage and confidence
to take the opportunities you provide!

Having thought in recent weeks about our contacts with people and our need to be demonstrating God’s love in action, what happens when someone asks you about our faith? 

Jesus calls us all to be able to share with others the faith we have found.  Think about how you might simply and clearly tell someone what God has come to mean to you.  What sort of things would you want to say and how would you put it in words that someone you know would easily understand?
 
From Murray’s Diary
Spring has sprung!  After such a long cold winter it is fantastic to feel and see the coming of spring.  Take some time to go out and breath in the warmer air and see the world coming back to life.  (You could admire the crocuses planted by Cubs and Beavers in the church garden by the main road!).

Prepare yourself to go the last mile with Jesus, sharing with him the suffering and death that leads to a rebirth more powerful and profound than any spring!

SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S

Sun 28th March – Palm Sunday – 10.00 am HC and
6.00 pm Palm Praise at the Church of the Nazarene
Tues 30th -  7.30 pm Compline and Meditation Now OV
Wed 31st – 7.30 pm Compline and Meditation MP
Thurs 1st April – Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm Holy Communion in the Meeting Place
Fri 2nd – 10 -11.30 am Good Friday Event for families in church (Do let Ann know if you are interested please.)
2.00 pm An Hour at The Cross in the Nave
Sun 4th - Easter Day  8.00 am Holy Communion
and 10.00 am Family Communion

FLOWERS FOR EASTER If you would like to help with arranging the flowers for church at Easter, please see Deidre as soon as possible. Church will be decorated on Easter Saturday – 3rd April between 10.00 am & 12 noon.
Donations are also very welcome. Thank you.

CHURCH ROTA – REMINDER We really do need to update our list of Rota Volunteers. Please could you sign the sheet at the back of church to let us know which duties you prefer. Thank you

DRIVERS WANTED As the holiday season approaches are there any drivers who are able to join the small team who bring our older members to the 10. 00 am service? If you’d like to volunteer, please Barbara know.

RAINBOWS Sadly Kathryn and Heather will be leaving Rainbows in the summer. Heather isn't well enough to continue much longer and Kathryn has commitments in work and at home. They are both very sad about this, however, feel they are doing the right thing for them. If anyone knows someone interested in becoming a Rainbow Leader please phone Kathryn Topham on 0114 2490366

ART SHOW St Paul’s will be holding an Art Show on Saturday 26th June. More info to follow.

ROUNDABOUT – As in previous years, we will be collecting Easter for the teenagers at Roundabout. Please leave eggs at the clergy vestry, or see Karen. Final date Palm Sund 28th Mar. Thankyou. There’s an open evening about the work of Roundabout & Stencil (tenancy support scheme) at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane on Mon 22 Mar at 6.00 pm.  Everyone welcome, refreshments provided. Please contact Sue Wheeler (0114 253 6789) swheeler@roundaboutltd.org) to let her know. 

WELCOME TO SPRING A Musical Evening with Judith Wallace & Friends will take place on Sat. 8th May, 7.30 pm at St. Paul's. Proceeds to Meersbrook Park URC Building Fund.  Please come and support our friends from Meersbrook. Adm. £5 Adults, £3 Children (including refreshments).  Tickets from Val Bridgens (0114 235 2051) or pay on the door.

A CHARITY TRIM!  St Paul’s collected over £100 for Oxfam’s Haiti Appeal! A huge thank you to all who sponsored Will - Photos on Meeting Place notice board.

‘TRIPLE P’ PARENTING COURSE This free course with a crèche, will now be held on Mon 19th, 26th April, Tues 4th May, Mon 10th May, and Mon 7th Jun in the MP from 12.30 - 3.00 pm. All parents & carers of children aged 2-11 are welcome. Please phone 0114 2734625

ROADSHOW The South Community Assembly will be holding a roadshow at Norton Free School on Thurs 25th March at 5.00 pm when the different services and organisations provide the public with information about what’s available in their area. Please see notice board for more details.

CHILDREN’S SALE with a range of stalls: toys, fancy dress, baby equipment, clothes etc & SPRING FAIR with plants, Easter Gifts, and refreshments on Saturday 27th March 2010 from 10.30-12.30 pm at The Grapevine Centre, Northcote Rd. (behind Heeley Post Office.)

Mikes Ministry
Sun 21st      Beauchief Abbey
Mon 22nd – Charnock Hall Infant and Junior
Tues 23rd – St. Marie’s  Junior & Wooldale Junior
Wed 24th – St. Marie’s  Infant
Thurs 25th - Greasbrough Primary &                                                 Emmanuel  Junior (Waterthorpe)
Sunday 28th - St. Paul’s 8.00 Holy Communion.

Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert, Dick, Josephine, Doug, Sadie, Michael, Fran, Pat, Dorothy, Pete’s Dad, Margaret
Pray especially for Hazel following a successful operation, and also Liz, Hazel’s  sister, who is caring for her.
 
Prayer during Lent 2010
Lets all see if we can ‘give up’ an extra bit of time each day for prayer during Lent this year.

A prayer to say as we continue our journey with Jesus:
Thank you Lord that
through the work we do
you enable us to share in
your amazing creativity.
Help us to use the contacts we have
to show to others in any way
the greatness of your love.

How might God be wanting you to use the ‘work’ contacts you have to share something of his love and power to change lives?

CHURCH ROTA Please could you let the office know if there are dates you are not available from April - June inc.
We also need to update our list of Rota Volunteers. Please could you sign the sheet at the back of church to let us know which duties you prefer. Thank you

SQUARE MILE GROUP: LENT 2010 The next session is on Tuesday 23rd March.

SERVICES FOR HOLY WEEK AT ST. PAUL’S
Sun 28th March – Palm Sunday – 10.00 am HC and
6.00 pm Palm Praise at the Church of the Nazarene
Tues 30th  -  7.30 pm Compline and Meditation Now OV
Wed 31st – 7.30 pm Compline and Meditation MP
Thurs 1st April – Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm Holy Communion in the Meeting Place
Fri 2nd – 10 -11.30 am Good Friday Event for families in church (Do let Ann know if you are interested please.)
 2.00 pm An Hour at The Cross in the Nave
Sun 4th - Easter Day  8.00 am Holy Communion
and 10.00 am Family Communion

ROUNDABOUT – As in previous years, we will be collecting Easter Eggs - preferably medium size (200gm) or smaller, for the teenagers at Roundabout. Please could you leave eggs at the office or in the clergy vestry, or see Karen. Final date Palm Sunday 28th March. Thankyou.

There’s an open evening explaining the work  of Roundabout (accommodation for homeless young people) and Stencil (tenancy support scheme) at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane on Monday 22 March at 6.00 pm.  Everyone welcome, refreshments provided.  If you are able to attend, please contact Sue Wheeler (0114 253 6789) swheeler@roundaboutltd.org) to let her know. 

WELCOME TO SPRING A Musical Evening with Judith Wallace & Friends will take place on Saturday 8th May, 7.30 pm at St. Paul's.  Proceeds to Meersbrook Park URC Building Fund.  Please come and support our friends from Meersbrook.  Admission £5 Adults, £3 Children (including refreshments).  Tickets from Val Bridgens (0114 235 2051) or pay on the door.

HAITI DISASTER Well done Carol, Margaret & friends. The total raised from the sale of gifts etc. is now £277.61.

A CHARITY TRIM! There has been a fantastic response from St Paul’s with over £100 collected for Oxfam’s Haiti Appeal so far! A huge thank you to all who sponsored Will - More information and photos to follow.

SAINSBURY'S ACTIVE KIDS Please collect tokens for the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and put them in the box in church.  (We can't use Tesco ones) Many thanks. 

"IMPROVING OUR WELCOME" - SAFETY TRAINING will be NEXT WEEK on Wednesday 24th March at 7.30 pm in the MP to discuss your group's use of the building. (Mainly fire procedures, using the lift, emergency contacts, lighting etc.)  Please see Murray if you can come. (tel. 2551945)

PEA & PIE SUPPER & QUIZ on Friday 26th March at 7.00 pm. Don’t forget to put the date in your diary – There will be meat & potato, and vegetarian pies. Please see Liz Warren or Jacqui Herbert for tickets priced £4.50

‘TRIPLE P’ PARENTING COURSE This free course will now be held on Mon 19th, 26th April, Tues 4th May, Mon 10th May, and Mon 7th Jun in the MP from 12.30 - 3.00 pm. All parents & carers of children aged 2-11 are welcome, with a crèche in the OV for non-school age children. Please phone 0114 2734625

Mikes Ministry
Mon 15th – Coit Primary
Tues 16th – Walkley Infant and Junior
Wed 17th – Carfield Infant
Thurs 18th – Lound Infant
Sun 21st      Beauchief Abbey

Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert, Dick, Josephine, Doug, Sadie, Michael, Fran, Pat, Dorothy, Pete’s Dad, Margaret

Pray especially for Hazel following a successful operation, and also Liz, Hazel’s  sister, who  is staying with her for 2 weeks to care for her.
 
Prayer during Lent 2010
Lets all see if we can ‘give up’ an extra bit of time each day for prayer during Lent this year.

A prayer to say as we continue our journey with Jesus:
Thank you Lord that
through the work we do
you enable us to share in
your amazing creativity.
Help us to use the contacts we have
to show to others in any way
the greatness of your love.

Ask God to help you think of all the people and groups you have contact with through your work.

From Murray’s Diary
The session last week at the ME clinic was really helpful and made me realise how much I have learned about coping with  ME in the last six months.  I am also starting my new therapy session which will help with the consequences of having ME.

SQUARE MILE GROUP: LENT 2010 The next session exploring the Square Mile material is this week on Tuesday 9th March from 7.30-9.00pm in the MP, with a further session on 23rd March. For more info. please phone Karen (2507369)

GOOD FRIDAY The Good Friday morning event for families will be 10am - 11.30am .  Do let Ann know if you are interested please. *Please note: In case you missed it over the page, following our Morning Service today there will be a meeting in the Chancel over coffee to plan the Good Friday morning event. 

SERVICES FOR  HOLY WEEK  AT ST.  PAUL’S
Sun 28th March – Palm Sunday – 10.00 am HC and
6.00 pm Palm Praise at the Church of the Nazarene
Tues 30th - 7.30 pm Compline and Meditation MP
Wed 31st – 7.30 pm Compline and Meditation MP
Thurs 1st April – Maundy Thursday 7.30 pm Holy Communion in the Meeting Place
Fri 2nd – 10.00 Good Friday Event for families in church
and 2.00 pm An hour at The Cross in the Nave & Chancel
Sun 4th - Easter Day 10.00 am Family Communion

ROUNDABOUT – As in previous years, we will be collecting Easter Eggs -  preferably medium size (200gm) or smaller, for the teenagers at Roundabout. Please could you leave eggs in the clergy vestry, or see Karen. Final date Palm Sunday 28th March. Thankyou.

HAITI DISASTER Well done Carol, Margaret and friends who raised £250+ at their sale – despite the snow!

SAINSBURY'S ACTIVE KIDS Please collect tokens for the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and put them in the box in church.  (We can't use Tesco ones) Many thanks. 

REMINDER: SPRING CLEANING FOR EASTER  We are hoping for a really good turnout on our next Working Party day, which is Sat 20th March from 10am – 12 noon. Your help will be greatly appreciated - please see Ken if you can come. Thankyou

"IMPROVING OUR WELCOME" - SAFETY TRAINING will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 24th March in the MP to discuss any concerns that you may have regarding your group's use of the building. (Mainly fire procedures, using the lift, emergency contacts, lighting etc.)  Please see Murray if you can come. (tel. 2551945)

MORE ON SAFETY…  P.A.T. testing of all electrical equipment & appliances belonging to church will be on the morning of Monday 15th March. Could all church groups please make available everything they use so that it can be tested. (Visiting groups should have equipment checked themselves and ensure it has an up to date test & sticker before using it whilst at St Paul’s.) Thankyou. 

PEA & PIE SUPPER & QUIZ on Friday 26th March at 7.00 pm. Don’t forget to put the date in your diary – There will be meat & potato, and vegetarian pies. Please see Liz Warren or Jacqui Herbert for tickets priced £4.50

FREE! ‘TRIPLE P’ PARENTING COURSE Please note: The dates have changed for The Parenting Course. Now on Mondays 19th, 26th April, Tues 4th May, Mon 10th May, and Mon 7th June in MP from 12.30 pm until 3.00 pm. Triple P is a universal course – all parents/carers of children age 2-11 are welcome, with a crèche in the OV for non-school age children. Please phone 0114 2734625

Mikes Ministry
Mon 8th – Firshill Junior
Tues 9th – Handsworth Christian
Wed 10th – Carfield Infant
Thurs 11th – Porter Croft Primary
Fri 12th – Lacewood Primary

Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert, Dick, Josephine, Doug, Sadie, Michael, Fran, Pat, Dorothy, Pete’s Dad, Margaret.

Pray especially for Hazel, and Olivia, her sister. Hazel is now out of hospital after a successful operation, but at present she is feeling very tired indeed. Olivia is staying with Hazel for 2 weeks to care for her.

Prayer during Lent 2010
Lets all see if we can ‘give up’ an extra bit of time each day for prayer during Lent this year.

A prayer to say as we continue our journey with Jesus:

Thank you Lord for the
community in which I live.
May your transforming light
shine through me to bring
wholeness and peace to all
who need your help.

Following our prayers about the groups of people we are in contact with, ask God to show you how you might work for good within the group or groups you are involved with.

From Murray’s Diary
I am coming to the end of my sessions at the ME clinic now and have the last main session this week.  I have learned a great deal from the sessions, but think that I do know enough now to manage things myself.  I will miss the sessions, but my Doctor is providing me some follow up therapy which should begin quite soon and I am hoping this will also be useful.

SQUARE MILE GROUP: LENT 2010 There will be further sessions exploring the Square Mile material on 9th & 23rd March in the MP from 7.30-9.00pm, with tea & coffee afterwards. For more info. please phone Karen (2507369)

URGENT REMINDER! - GOOD FRIDAY A couple of people have offered their help but Ann really needs to know today please whether we have enough volunteers to go ahead with a Good Friday event for families?  If you’d like to help with planning and organising or just with preparing the craft, cutting out etc. please see Ann after today’s service. Thank you. 

HAITI DISASTER Well done Carol, Margaret and friends who raised £250+ at their sale last week – despite the snow!

SAINSBURY'S ACTIVE KIDS Please collect tokens for the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and put them in the box in church.  (We can't use Tesco ones) Many thanks. 

REMINDER : SPRING CLEANING FOR EASTER  Our church cleaners are doing a great job in the time they have, but there is still a need for us to tackle some areas of church that get overlooked such as cleaning of the kitchen cupboards etc. We are hoping for a really good turnout on our next Working Party day, which is Sat 20th March from 10am – 12 noon. Your help will be greatly appreciated - please see Ken if you can come. Thankyou

A CHARITY TRIM! On the 6th March, 15 brave students will delve into the unknown world of ridiculous haircuts to fundraise for some amazing charities. The lads, all currently studying at Nottingham Trent University, are hoping to raise huge amounts for their respective charities, including the Oxfam Haiti Appeal and Save the Children. Barbara has a sponsor form for William Lee and there’s another at the back of church if you feel you would like to support the event. Please check out our Facebook Group “A.C.T (A Charity Trim) Notts 2010”.

"IMPROVING OUR WELCOME" - SAFETY TRAINING The next event will be at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 24th March in the MP to discuss any concerns that you may have regarding your group's use of the building. (Mainly fire procedures, using the lift, emergency contacts, lighting etc.) It is primarily aimed at group leaders to ensure they and their members feel confident and safe, and that we are fulfilling our obligations to the congregation and users of the facilities at St Paul’s.
It is also useful for getting a feel of how some of the ‘new’ things work. There are explanatory notices in each area, but if you would like to know more about extending the heating if your meeting runs over, or changing the lighting for different purposes, you might also find the meeting helpful.  Please see Murray if you can come. (tel. 2551945)

PEA & PIE SUPPER & QUIZ on Friday 26th March at 7.00 pm. Don’t forget to put the date in your diary – There will be meat & potato, and vegetarian pies. Please see Liz Warren or Jacqui Herbert for tickets priced £4.50

FREE ACTIVITY!  50+ CHAIROBICS In the MP on Thursdays from 3.00 – 4.00 pm - exercises to improve strength, balance, mobility and flexibility, done to music. Phone Activity Sheffield on 2734266 for further details.

FREE! ‘TRIPLE P’ PARENTING COURSE Please note: The dates have changed for The Parenting Course. Now on Mondays 19th , 26th April, Tues 4th May, Mon 10th May, and Mon 7th June in MP from 12.30 pm until 3.00 pm. Triple P is a universal course – all parents/carers of children age 2-11 are welcome, with a crèche in the OV for those parents who have non-school age children. Help with transport if needed – please phone 0114 2734625

REMOTE CONTROL Does anyone have a remote control for a Toshiba D.V.D. player that we could borrow for the Parenting Course above please? If you can help, please see John H. or Cathy. Thank you.

Mikes Ministry
Sun 28th – St Paul’s 8.00 am & 10.00 am H.C.
Mon 1st March - Misterton Primary
Tues 2nd – Woodseats Infant & Junior
Wed 3rd – Windmill Hill Junior

Prayer Focus: Murray & family, Barbara, Robert, Dick, Josephine, Doug, Sadie, Michael, Fran, Pat, Dorothy, Pete’s Dad, Margaret
Pray especially for Hazel who went into hospital on Wednesday for her operation

Prayer during Lent 2010
Lets all see if we can ‘give up’ an extra bit of time each day for prayer during Lent this year.

A prayer to say as we continue our journey with Jesus:

Thank you Lord for the
community in which I live.
May your transforming light
shine through me to bring
wholeness and peace to all
who need your help.

This week we think about our community.  Ask God to show you the places where people get together, that you are aware of, perhaps around schools, shops, places of work or parks.  Again, jot down your thoughts.

These reflections are based on the Lent series which Karen Kilner is leading. Do please pass on your thoughts to Karen who is keeping a record of the ideas which have come up from our discussions – and if possible come along the next session on 9th March.