Notices

NOTICES
19 May 2013

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS!
Are you a visitor? Have you been attending for a while and would like to know more about us? Would you like to meet other people? Please find a member of the Welcome Team after the service where you can get more information about all that is happening here.

BIRTHDAYS
Harry Howarth, Philippa Wilson, Thomas Aird, Charlotte Horwell,
Joshua Altamura, Genevieve Mangle, John Joseph Doyle, Rebecca Hall,
Alison Ralph, Perri Spencer

Services
PENTECOST PRAISE this evening our two evening services join together. Starting at 7.00pm this is a celebration service for EVERYONE. Come and make a joyful noise with us as we remember the birth of our church. Stay for tea, coffee and cake afterwards!

Particular points to note
WORK ON THE CHURCH TOWER from tomorrow (Monday 20 May) for the following 6-8 weeks there will be scaffolding erected around the church tower. This is for planned work to take place. Please do take extra care when entering and leaving church.
PRAYER FOR THOSE TAKING EXAMS - We are continuing to pray for our young people who are taking exams. If your child is doing exams please can you email, or hand a copy, of their exam timetable to Alistair Stevenson.
GRACE FOOD BANK Thank you for all the gifts of canned and dry foodstuffs – please keep them coming! A copy of the first Grace Food Bank Newsletter is available in the Narthex. Also a small group of Ecclesall folk have formed a packing group. We go up to Low Edges once a month and wonder if anybody else would like to join us? If you are interested please contact Andrew and Vicky Vidler on 2589095.
HELP FOR TODDLER GROUPS’ COFFEE ROTA - Volunteers are needed to join the coffee rota for Toddler Group, taking place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning during term time. Ideally we would like volunteers to be able to do one morning per half term but any help offered is very gratefully received! Please contact Sally Hunter on 266 7577.

Diary
SUNDAY WALK – TODAY - 19 May Meet outside church on Ringinglow Road for lifts and car sharing at 1.45pm or Hathersage Parish Church car park at 2.15pm for a 2 hour stroll in the countryside. All welcome. For further information contact Bart Wagner on 07745 651846
WORLDWIDE CHURCH GROUP The next meeting is on Tuesday, 7.30pm at 33 Montrose Road. All welcome.
WOMEN’S SOCIAL GROUP This Tuesday 21 May at 7.30pm in Room 2 of the Parish Halls, this month the group is joined by Lynne Chapman a local artist author and illustrator who might get you sketching!

General
FOIL NEEDED! This years’ Holiday Club (August 21-25) has a Space theme. A large amount of foil will be needed to create a space scene and this is where we need your help. Next time you are shopping please could you add a roll of foil to your trolley and drop it off in the Narthex next time you’re in church. Thanks in advance. Rich, Cara & The Holiday Club Team
SPONSORED WALK/RUN IN AID OF THE ECCLESALL LIVE AT HOME SCHEME From noon on Saturday 6 July, the challenge is to raise money by being sponsored to walk or run a 4km or 10km route along the Monsal Trail. Bring a picnic with you to enjoy on the lawn of Thornbridge Hall at the finish. You can register online via http://challengerunners.eventbrite.com/ or contact Jan Griffin on 0114 2583440 for a paper copy and sponsorship forms. Closing date: 28 June
CHRISTIANS AND SHEFFIELD SCHOOLS ANNUAL CONFERENCE at the Wilson Carlile Centre on Saturday 8 June 10am-3pm. Come and listen to Bob Hartman, celebrated storyteller, plus a choice of workshops, exhibitions and resource marketplace. If you have a heart for children in Sheffield do come along. £20 for the day which includes lunch.
MENTAL HEALTH – CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY? The diocese is hosting further study days, the aim of which is to help remove the outdated perceptions of mental illness. The nearest to us is at St Timothy’s, Crookes on Saturday 15 June. The cost is £15 for the day. For information please see www.sheffield.anglican.org/index.php/home/courses-and-events.
ALL SAINTS YOUNG ADULTS Are you aged between 18 and 30 (something). All Saints Young Adults (18-30s) meet the first and third Monday of every month at the Prince of Wales to talk about God, faith and life. We would love you to join us! To find our more contact Alistair: 07769 213 581

Sanctuary for the Spirit at WHIRLOW GRANGE Christian Spirituality Centre
Contemplative Eucharist on Tuesdays at 9.45am and Reflective Worship 7.00pm on first Sunday. Also programme of events and workshops throughout the year; see details on shelves in the Narthex, look on the website www.whirlowgrange.co.uk, or phone: 236 3173.
He who sings prays twice! - This is the third year of the “He Who Sings Prays Twice” evening sessions. Each evening is a standalone event with no pre-booking and no charge, held in the Chapel of Holy Spirit at Whirlow Grange. Come and learn simple rounds and chants in four-part harmony: sacred songs of joy, gladness, sadness and peace, from a variety of sources from the Judeo-Christian tradition. The silence that follows the singing offers the opportunity to be still, or to pray or meditate. No musical experience is necessary: songs are learnt by ear, with simple hand movements as a guide. This is an opportunity to join with others in creating beautiful music followed by times of quiet for reflection and prayer. Two more of these very popular evenings are planned for Monday 8 July and Wednesday 9 October.


CENTRAL CHURCH PRAYER MEETING Wednesdays 8.30 – 9.15am: The member of staff leading the meeting will prepare the theme and/or prayer activity as they are led. If you have any suggestions please do let the Parish Office know. Please come - for as little or as much time as you can.

Services next Sunday
26 May (Trinity Sunday)
8.00am Holy Communion
11.00am The 11 o’clock ….Morning Worship with Thanksgivings and Baptisms
6.00pm Living Word Holy Communion
7.45pm The Anvil

Contact Parish Office 0114 268 7574 Send E-mail