DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Christingle Service        - Sunday 13th December 10.00 am
Candlelit Carol Service - Sunday 20th December   6.00 pm
Christmas Eve Family Service - Thursday 24th Dec 6.00 pm
Midnight Service        - Thursday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Day Service    - Friday 25th December 10.00 am

CHRISTMAS LUNCH for our elderly church members will be on Monday 7th December.

SHOEBOX WAREHOUSE This year the city wide processing warehouse for Shoeboxes is in the old "Gilders" garage at Banner Cross, 1 Ecclesall Road South, from 9 Nov - 11 Dec. Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am - 3pm.  If anyone wants to volunteer, please ask Ann for contact details or phone the church office.

DOOR BELL We now have a door bell by the main glass doors.  If you have any difficulty opening the doors please use the bell to attract someone’s attention.

27TH DECEMBER Sheila and Dave are over from Zimbabwe for Christmas and for the Baptism of their granddaughter here in January.  Dave is putting together some pictures to show us, and Sheila will bring us up to date on how things are in Zimbabwe at our 10 am service.  I know it is just after Christmas, but it is the only chance we have to hear about this troubled country, so please put it in your diary now and plan to be there!

As it is so close to Christmas Day is there anyone in our 8.00 am congregation who would like a service on the 27th, or shall we all come to the 10 am service to hear from Sheila?

FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION at Woodseats Scout Unit on Helmton Road Sunday 29th November 7pm.  Tickets £5 in aid of the Scout Unit.  If interested see Ann.

CHRISTMAS STATIONERY will be on sale after the 10.00 am service on 22nd November.
£30 was received last week from the sale of greetings cards. Many thanks Jacqui.

CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES  Multi-Charity Card Shops can be found at The District Scout Headquarters, 60-68 Trippet Lane from Oct 9 to Dec 19 and also at the Anglican Cathedral from Oct 12 to Dec 19. Both shops are open from10.00 to 4.00 pm. All charities receive at least 75p in every £1.

A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION St Oswald’s Mothers’ Union invite you to a Christmas Celebration on Tuesday 1st December at 2.00 pm in St Oswald’s Church, Bannerdale Road. All welcome!

MU Diaries – please let Jacqui have you orders now so that you can have yours in good time for next year!

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS EVENING Come and join us on Friday 4th December at 7.00 pm in the Meeting Place for an evening of Christmas Crafts. There may be a small charge to help pay for materials. For more information. Please see Jacqui.

NEWS FROM SRI LANKA   During the Summer, a garden party was arranged by the Derbyshire Lane Home Group. From the proceeds collected at this event, £150 was sent to the Mothers’ Union at St Stephen’s Church, Negombo, Sri Lanka. An email has been received from the secretary of M.U. in Sri Lanka giving thanks for the donation, which is being used to provide toilet and shower facilities in the home of a blind family. They intend to send us some photographs when work is completed. Many thanks to all church members and friends who made this event so worthwhile.

CELEBRATION OF CAROLS  The Cathedral Archer Project will be holding their Celebration of Carols followed by a buffet lunch for clients, volunteers and supporters on Friday 11th December at 12.30 pm. We need to reply by 1st December so please can you let Cathy know if you’d like to attend. Thankyou.

Further information regarding the work of The Archer Project can be found in their newsletter on the Meeting Place notice board.

Mikes Ministry
Sun 15th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.
             & Tapton Hill Congregational
Mon 16th _ Firshill Junior
Tues 17th – St Paul’s 10.00 am Holy Communion
            Wooldale Junior
Wed 18th – Carfield Infant
Thurs 19th – Greasbrough Primary
Saturday 21st – Scunthorpe: Fundraising for Biker Bibles – CMA
Sun 22nd – Springs Christian Fellowship

                    
 Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert,
Dick, Josephine, Doug,
Sadie, Michael, Fran,
James and his sister Lisa, whose mother died recently
Pat, Andy's mum, recovering from emergency surgery.
Vin recovering from his hip operation

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Shoebox Service         - Sunday 15th November 10.00 am
Christingle Service      - Sunday 13th December 10.00 am
Candlelit Carol Service  Sunday 20th December   6.00 pm
Christmas Eve Family Service - Thursday 24th Dec 6.00 pm
Midnight Service        - Thursday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Day Service    - Friday 25th December 10.00 am

Please also note: The Christmas Meal for our elderly church members will be on Monday 7th December.

SHOEBOX SERVICE  Operation Christmas Child is an initiative of Samaritan’s Purse – a Christian relief and development organisation which works through local churches overseas to proclaim and demonstrate the love of God amongst communities in need in Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The shoebox project has been running for 19 years now and last year, 1.2 million shoeboxes were sent by children and adults in the UK.  Once again we will be acting as a local drop-off point, and we are delighted that Mundella School will be joining us again this year for our Shoebox Service at 10.00 am on Sunday 15th November.

SHOEBOX WAREHOUSE This year the city wide processing warehouse for Shoeboxes is in the old "Gilders" garage at Banner Cross, 1 Ecclesall Road South, from 9 Nov - 11 Dec. Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am - 3pm.  If anyone wants to volunteer, please ask Ann for contact details or phone the church office.

DOOR BELL We now have a door bell by the main glass doors.  If you have any difficulty opening the doors please use the bell to attract someone’s attention.

27TH DECEMBER Sheila and Dave Gill are over from Zimbabwe for Christmas and for the Baptism of their granddaughter here in January.  Dave is putting together some pictures to show us, and Sheila will bring us up to date on how things are in Zimbabwe at our 10 am service.  I know it is just after Christmas, but it is the only chance we have to hear about this troubled country, so please put it in your diary now and plan to be there!

As it is so close to Christmas Day is there anyone in our 8.00 am congregation who would like a service on the 27th, or shall we all come to the 10 am service to hear from Sheila?

THANKS FROM KAREN & SIMON
Simon & Karen Kilner would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and good wishes following the recent death of Simon's brother, Dave.  Your love and support has upheld and consoled us during this difficult time.  Your continued prayers for Dave's widow, Shirley, and daughters, Rebecca & Nicola, would be much appreciated.

FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION at Woodseats Scout Unit on Helmton Road Sunday 29th November 7pm.  Tickets £5 in aid of the Scout Unit.  If interested see Ann.

CHRISTMAS STATIONERY will be on sale after the 10.00 am service on 22nd November.

MU Diaries – please let Jacqui have you orders now so that you can have yours in good time for next year!

FOUND! Ladies watch – please call at the office

Mikes Ministry
Sun 8th – St Paul’s – Leading the Remembrance Service
Mon 9th – Misterton Primary
Tues 10th – Woodseats Primary
Thurs 12th – Gooseacre Primary & Lound Infant
Fri 13th – Lacewood
Sun 15th – St Paul’s 8.00 am H.C.
             & Tapton Hill Congregational
                    
 Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara Warsop, Robert Firth, Dick Brindley
Josephine Metcalf, Doug Scarratt, Sadie Marshall,
Michael Creswick, Fran Morgan,
James and his sister Lisa, whose mother died recently
Vin Johnson receiving a new hip in Barlborough hospital on Wednesday.  Pat Rice, Andy's mum, recovering from emergency surgery.

From Murray’s Diary
Despite a bit of chaos with the things we were projecting last week at 10.00 am, it was a very encouraging service.  (Actually it was the computer we were having problems with not our new projector, that worked very well!)
I have had lots of positive feedback about the whole service and especially both the videos we showed.  I was pleased that you could see our new Bishop in action and be more aware of the amazing things going on at the Focus Church who are based here.
But mostly I was so encouraged by the picture of our church which emerged when we thought about why we like to come to       St Paul’s.  I will write it all up when I have a bit more time and space on the notice sheet.  But, for the time being, I give you with the thoughts that St Paul’s is a place where people are valued and supported and most of all where lots of us can contribute and learn to use the gifts God has given us.
All this shows me how much we are growing as a church – for I am sure that we would not have been able to say all this five years ago.  It really helps with our next challenge which is to be more active in sharing our faith with those around us.
Sorry not to be at 10.00 am this week, I am resting up ready for my journey to Sevenoaks!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Remembrance Service - Sunday  8th November 10.00 am
Shoebox Service         - Sunday 15th November 10.00 am
Christingle Service      - Sunday 13th December 10.00 am
Candlelit Carol Service  Sunday 20th December   6.00 pm
Christmas Eve Family Service - Thursday 24th Dec 6.00 pm
Midnight Service        - Thursday 24th December 11.30 pm
Christmas Day Service    - Friday 25th December 10.00 am

Please also note: The Christmas Meal for our elderly church members will be on Monday 7th December.

Door Bell We now have a door bell by the main glass doors.  If you have any difficulty opening the doors please use the bell to attract someone’s attention.

27th December Sheila and Dave are over for Christmas and for the Baptism of their granddaughter here in January.  Dave is putting together some pictures to show us and Sheila will bring us up to date on how things are in Zimbabwe at our 10 am service.  I know it is just after Christmas, but it is the only chance we have to hear about this troubled country, so please put it in your diary now and plan to be there!

As it is so close to Christmas Day is there anyone in our 8.00 am congregation who would like a service on the 27th, or shall we all come to the 10 am service to hear from Sheila?

PAPER DAY Please could you let Cathy know if you’re able to come and help with folding the Churches Together Christmas Card after the Holy Communion Service on Tuesday 10th November at about 10.45 am. Thankyou.

FIRST WEDNESDAY GROUP At our next meeting at 7.30 pm on November 3rd we will be making cards for all who have been bereaved this year. This month’s meeting is at Jacqui’s at Carfield Place. Anyone is welcome to come and join us.

CHRISTMAS CATALOGUES This is the last week for Jacqui’s catalogue order. Please see Jacqui if you’d still like to place an order for Christmas gifts and cards.

Christmas Stationery will be on sale after the 10.00 am service on 22nd November.

MORE ABOUT M.U. Margaret B. would like to say a special thank you to Pam, Jean, Deidre and Barbara for all their support at the M.U. “Open the Box” Service on the 14th.  Very many thanks to all.

SHOEBOX WAREHOUSE This year the city wide processing warehouse for Shoeboxes is in the old "Gilders" garage at Banner Cross, 1 Ecclesall Road South, from 9 November - 11 December Mon - Thurs 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am - 3pm.  If anyone wants to volunteer, please ask Ann for contact details or phone the church office.

FOUND! Ladies watch – please call at the office

THANKS FROM KAREN & SIMON
Simon & Karen would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and good wishes following the recent death of Simon's brother, Dave.  Your love and support has upheld and consoled us during this difficult time.  Your continued prayers for Dave's widow, Shirley, and daughters, Rebecca & Nicola, would be much appreciated.

Mikes Ministry
Sun 1st – Sevenoaks (filming stories)
Mon 2nd - Sevenoaks (filming stories)
Tues 3rd & Wed 4th – “Dalesdown” (Worthing)
            – Children Worldwide Directors
Thurs 5th - Sevenoaks (filming stories)
Fri 6th – Return to Sheffield
Sun 8th – St Paul’s – Leading the Remembrance Service

 Prayer Focus:
Murray & family, Barbara, Robert , Dick
Josephine, Doug, Sadie,
Michael, Fran, Graham
Doris - mother of Enid,
Pray especially for James and his sister Lisa, whose mother died suddenly last weekend.

From Murray’s Diary
This week I had my third therapy session at the ME clinic – I am half way through the course already!  I mentioned to my therapist a few positive signs I had noticed. She felt that they were, indeed, very significant and showed that I was at last beginning to recover.  It is hard to describe what a relief this is after so many years of getting worse! 

I was also able to talk over a bit more about the things I find particularly difficult and how best to cope with them, as well as the times when I do too much and become exhausted. 

It is strange to see Sevenoaks listed in Mike’s activities!  As my home town, it still holds a special place in my mind and I hope the filming goes well.  As it happens I am going down to Sevenoaks in the next few weeks to see my Aunt, who still lives there, and is now in her mid nineties. 

I don’t think of the town as home any more, but being there still has a way of connecting me powerfully with my roots.  I am looking forward to seeing the familiar landmarks and the countryside I still remember so well after all the years! 

It will be the longest journey that I will have made for a long time, so I am a bit concerned how I will cope, and how much recovery time will be needed, but I still think it will be worth the trip!