From the Wardens

Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is this Wednesday 22nd May when Mark will be announcing his vision for All Saints for the coming year, and I encourage as many of our congregation to attend as possible. All Saints is moving forwards and Mark has some great ideas to further achieve this, so it is so important that we are there to support him.

The APCM is also when, sadly after four years, I stand down as a churchwarden. The role of warden provides a fascinating overview of the workings of church and it has been an honour and a privilege to help serve the church family.

Psalm 62

‘With God is my salvation and my glory:

The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

Trust in him at all times, ye people;

Pour out your heart before him:

God is a refuge for us.’

Richard, on behalf of Sue, Rob and Lynne (the wardens)

From the Treasurer

I am pleased to report that PCC has approved the audited accounts for 2023. It was my fifth year preparing our church accounts but there is always something new to consider and include! Copies will be available in advance of the APCM and I look forward to providing a brief report at the meeting on 22nd May. I will explain how we were blessed with a modest increase in total funds at the end of last year. I will also be looking at why we need to continue to keep growing our funds.

We have recently entered a new tax year, a time perhaps to pause and review household finances including giving and gift aid?  Maybe now is the right time to be able to increase financial giving in support of the Lord's work in this place?  

As ever, I'm happy to answer questions on our church finances.

Julia Newton

From the Operations Manager

As we welcome the warmer, dryer weather of Spring we are able to complete a number of Estates projects that have been waiting in the wings.

The damaged wall plaque on the South Tower will be repaired in the coming weeks which will mean there will be scaffolding on that corner of the building, as much space as possible will be left on the path for access to and from the Church doors.  

Repairs have started on two large graves in the Churchyard, for which we are in receipt of trust fund; Steele and Osbourne.

The gutters, hopper and downpipe on the North side of the building that have been overflowing and causing damage to the plaster in the Mothers’ Union chapel is also moving forward and we hope to have that all upgraded before the end of June.

A lot of these projects are very weather dependant so please pray for the continuation of bright, dry days so that we can ‘fix things while the sun shines’!

Many Thanks,

Stephanie Osman

From the Vicar

Thank you to the administrative staff and those who care for the governance connected with the life of All Saints. Without their skills and time we would be very exposed and unable to keep our Church alive and well.

So to help them, help you, do read and respond to all this weeks notices many of which are detailed and ask for your involvement.

Do pray with anticipation that the Lord would enable us to celebrate and share his risen life as we pray for our APCM.

Yours in Christ’s service,

The Revd Canon Mark Brown

From the Curate

Mission – then and now

Over the next four Sundays we will be looking at Jesus’ teaching in Luke 10. Jesus offers a masterclass in mission – he is the one who equips and enables his followers to share in God’s mission. He shows us how we can all be involved in bringing God’s good news to those around us: our family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues.

God delights to use us to bring his saving message to others, and God calls us all to be his hands and feet in the world, sharing his love. May we be encouraged, emboldened, and equipped to partner with God in reaching out to others. And as part of this focus on mission, look out for faith sharing interviews at services, everyday faith sharing workshops in May, and a range of resources to help you in sharing Jesus in word and deed.

Revd Simon Oatridge

From the Youth Minister

It's House Party week! We are taking away 39 young people to Carlton Lodge in Thirsk for a few days of worship teaching and activities. Our teaching focus will be on identity and also the Armour of God.

Please pray that we will have a safe and fun time, that the young people will take forward steps in faith and that new and deepened friendships are made.

I look forward to sharing stories with you all on our return service.

Cam Catto
Youth Minister

From the Wardens

Sunday 7th April is the Sheffield Half Marathon and once again volunteers from All Saints Church are running Water Stations 1 and 4 on Ecclesall Road. It is privilege for Church to be involved with this enjoyable event in supporting our local community and beyond.

The theme of ‘running the race’ pervades the Bible where “race” is actually about our Christian life, and we are reminded that it is more of a marathon rather than a sprint. We are encouraged to stay the course, remaining faithful to the end.

Hebrews 12:1 “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

Richard, on behalf of Sue, Robert and Lynne (the wardens)

From the Vicar - Easter Sunday

Dear Friends,

Spring forward Fall back!

Happy Easter – Christ is Risen.

May our daily hope in our Risen Lord inspire all our work at All Saints. Today is the day which gives meaning to all other days. By raising Christ to life from the seeming defeat of death on a cross God has held out for everyone a love which will never let anyone go. The challenge of course is to look to the one God signposts to receive his love, namely Jesus. Even the seasonal change of time gives us a clue as to how we should be during this Easter season. Spring forward! Spring forward with hope and expectation.

There is much to look forward to and work towards, hopefully with an Easter spring in our stride. Our young people enjoying a focussed time of fellowship and teaching, our gathering together as a church family to consider its prime missionary calling (at our annual meeting on Wednesday 22nd May), some focussed training and encouragement events to mobilise our caring and sharing parts of the work we do. The interviews for our longed for musical director during mid-April. Please see our revised schedule of dates with many things for you to engage with so that our Easter faith can be enlivened and shared with others.

On behalf of the PCC and staff team can I thank you most warmly for your support and partnership in our Risen Lord.

The Revd Canon Mark Brown