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From the Assistant Minister…
In Matthew’s Gospel he records Jesus telling a parable about two men building houses. One built on sand, and his home was washed away. The other built on rock, and so his house survived the storm - the point for us today? All people must choose whether to build their lives on Christ, the bedrock for sure foundations in this life and the next, or to look elsewhere. In the Matthew passage, Jesus makes it clear that it is those who hear His words and do them who stay secure.
How do you keep the foundations of your life in good shape, to withstand the buffeting of the World and all it contains, as it hammers against the doors and windows of your life? How do you keep yourself spiritually strong and healthy as a Christian?
In the Letter to the Hebrews, we read that ”the word of God is living and active”. What thrilling and cheering encouragement for us this is. God speaks today with vitality and energy. And one way we hear Him and so maintain the foundations of our lives, is through our reading and study of the Scriptures. We have an opportunity together this Autumn to engage with the living and active Word of God, as we pick up our Bibles to study together on a Wednesday morning. We begin the term in Paul’s Letter to the Colossians. Our aim will be, with those early church Christians, to hear God’s Word to us and to respond. As Paul puts it “You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You’re deeply rooted in him. You’re well constructed upon him...let your living spill over into thanksgiving.” (The Message Col 2.6-8: Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson).
Godfrey
Sunday Services: 31st August
8am Holy Communion
Led by Stephen Hunter, with Ben Lacey preaching on Psalm 112 and Luke 14:1 and 7-14.
9:15am Choral Communion
Led by Stephen Hunter, with Steve Holme preaching on Psalm 130 and Luke 18:1-8.
11am All Age Worship
Led by Stephen Hunter, with Steve Holme preaching on Luke 18:1-8.
6pm Evening Worship
Led by Steve Holme, with Chris Medd preaching on Galatians 6:9-10.
Church News
Sponsor a Carpet Tile or Two
We hope you like the new hole free carpet! To help us replace Estates funds, we’re inviting you to ‘sponsor a tile!’ There are around 1,640 tiles in total, with each one costing around £7.50 to replace. Whether you sponsor one tile, ten or more, every little helps! Many thanks to those who have donated already.
Click the button below to donate or pop by the church office.
Toddler Coffee Rota
The rota for the Autumn term is now up in church on the children and youth board near the kitchen. Please consider whether you could help serve our community by volunteering once a month to help with the refreshments.
Whilst we don't have a Children's Minister we will only be running Toddlers on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thank you for your understanding.
St Peter and St Oswald’s Church Graft
Simon will be taking on a new role as the new Priest in Charge at St. Peter and St. Oswald’s, Abbeydale, from January 2026. Over the next 5-months he will be assembling a small graft team to come and share in the revitalisation of the church.
There will be two open meetings on Sunday 14th September 3pm-4:30pm and Monday 15th September 7:30pm-9pm in church for any who would like to find out more about the church graft, whether in order to pray for this initiative, and/or because you might be interested in joining the graft team. The meetings are repeated so there is no need to come to both. If you would like to chat to Simon beforehand to find out more please email simon.oatridge@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
Coming Up…
Drop In: Monday 1st September, 10:00 - 12:00, Church Welcome Area
Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Tuesday 2nd September, 07.30 - 08.30, Church Welcome Area
Christmas Experience Planning Meeting: Sunday 7th September, 14:00 - 15.30, Church
Church Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 10th September, 19.30, Church
Open Door: Thursday 11th September, 10.00 - 12.30, Church Welcome Area
Dads Breakfast: Saturday 13th September, 08.00 - 09.30, Church Halls
Heritage Open Day: Monday 15th September, 10.00 - 12.30
Going Deeper… in God’s Word: Wednesday 17th September, 11.30 - 12.30, Church
Heritage Open Day: Saturday 20th September, 10.00 - 16.00
Prayer Box
Please pray for the family and friends of Gerry Kersey, who died recently, and for whom there will be a Service of Thanksgiving on Monday at 13.15.
Please also pray for the family and friends of Geoffrey Hartland, longstanding member of the All Saints church family, who’s funeral will be on Friday 5th September at 12.00.
Pray for upcoming projects, especially the IT upgrade and planning for the autumn term as we begin to enter a new and busy period.
Ask God to bless the team as we welcome new team members. We especially lift up Ben as he settles into his role and for Rosie’s replacement to be found soon.
Pray for Simon as he is at St Oswald’s service this Sunday morning (31st) and then has lunch with the church family afterwards.
Mission Prayers
Please pray for the ongoing work of Mosaic Middle East. The main areas for prayer are:
The situation for refugees in Jordan is dire. They are seeing more families arriving, and the depth of their poverty and distress is worsening.
The situation at the Anglican Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City remains critical. The diocese in a statement called on all parties involved to recognize that the hospital is protected by the Fourth Geneva Convention and to refrain from turning it “into a battleground.”
Contact details
To contact a member of the Clergy or Office team please call: 0114 268 7574, or email: office@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
All items for the newsletter must reach the office by 10am on Wednesday.