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From the Children’s Minister (Titan Tony!)
Yes, that’s right, I have my own superhero name! Wow, what a week, since I started in April, I have had a feeling that this was going to be the biggest week of my year, I wasn’t wrong.
There has been such a build up to the week that it became quite consuming at times, looking back on events gone by, clubs that I have run and combining that with anything I can bring to the table for this event has made this a big event requiring lots of different conversations, plans and favours being called in.
But WE got there, and it is with a massive thank you to every single one of the leaders who stepped up in this mission field. From the team creating and gathering the craft, to the refreshment team, the young leaders (mostly who had returned from Romania so were running on depleted energy) to the group leaders, admin team, tec, sound and visuals, the worship team and everyone else who I may have forgotten.
82 kids signed up, and what a blessing they were, they were engaged, enthusiastic, loud, fun, and responsive. This in turn helps all of the team feel the importance of the week and encouraged doing great work for the Lord.
Please pray for the kids and the families who attended, this may have been the first of many steps in faith for the kids or families, whether they come here or not, let's just pray that Jesus has now been planted and will start growing within them. And if you think you have missed out or feel that you want to be involved, there are many opportunities, Sunday Mornings, Toddlers, Light Parties, other Holiday Clubs etc etc. There will be opportunities and every opportunity will need faithful leaders showing Jesus’ light.
So again, thank you to every member of the team, you are such a blessing.
God bless.
Titan Tony
Sunday Services: 16th August
9:15am Holy Communion:
Led by Ben Lacey, who will be preaching on Psalm 133 and Matthew 15:10-20 and 21-28.
11am Sacred Space:
Led by Fenella Noble and Steve Holme.
6pm:
Led by Roland Slade, with Johnny Juckes preaching on Philemon
Church News
Our August Service Plans
During August, there will be no 8am Sunday Service but each week all are welcome to a liturgical and quieter 9.15am with Holy Communion.
The 9.15 will have hymns accompanied by organ, lectionary readings and a sermon. We are delighted to welcome occasional and visiting preachers including Margaret Wooding Jones, Michael Gordon and Emily McDonald from the cathedral.
11am will be Sacred Space. We shall be meeting at 11 o’clock outside in the churchyard. There will be coffee and cakes, meditations, activities and singing, enabling us to encounter God in and with creation. Weekly Resources for which can be found by clicking here: Sacred Spaces Resources
Refreshments during the 11am: We are delighted to be supporting Open House (a Christian Coffee Shop based in Woodseats) on Sunday mornings throughout August. Open House will be selling coffee and cake after the service.
At 6pm evening worship, we will be looking at some of those really short books at the end of the New Testament. Ever known what 3 John or Philemon are about? Come along to find out!
Open House
Open House is a charity raising money to rebuild their property at 773 Chesterfield Road on the High Street in Woodseats. We aim to create a welcome, friendly, community space for all to enjoy. In 1987 it was an occult book shop and was bought by a group of local Christians (with money which turned up in an envelope). It was turned into a Christian coffee shop. For 25 years it was a place for sharing the gospel, friendship and prayer. Run by volunteers, some of whom attended All Saints Ecclesall.
It was then closed for “redecoration” but significant rebuilding was necessary! Grant funding and donations enabled certain areas of the work to be completed but there’s still a long way to go! So to maintain a presence on the street, hot drinks are served (free) every Tuesday morning outside the building and God has sent many people along for information, conversation, prayer and community spirit. We wait patiently for the day when Open House can once again open its doors to the community in Woodseats and beyond, but until that time we are encouraged by the words in Habakkuk 2:2-3
If you’d like to know more, join our weekly online prayer meeting, donate or apply to become a trustee then visit openhousesheffield.co.uk or email hello@openhousesheffield.co.uk
Summer Break, Drop In & Open Door
DROP IN on Monday mornings will be closed through all of August and will re-start on Monday 7th September.
OPEN DOOR on Thursday mornings is on a break and will re-start officially on Thursday 10th September. They will continue to meet informally at the Monument Café, 10:30am-12pm, each Thursday.
We hope and pray that all that help at these two groups have a refreshing break over the summer.
Roland Slade
Our Associate Vicar Roland will soon be moving on to be Vicar & Oversight Minister of St Timothy's Crookes & The Vine Sheffield. He will be licensed by the Bishop of Doncaster on Sunday 20th September at 2pm, at St Timothy's Church. All are welcome, but please email admin@sttims.org.uk to reserve your place. We will say goodbye to Roland, Caroline and Zoe on Sunday 6th September, which will be their final day in this parish before they move to Crookes. A link with a collection for Roland and his family will be up soon.
Volunteer with us!
We’re always looking for new volunteers to join our fantastic team. With a wide range of opportunities available, there’s something for everyone.
You could help on a Sunday as a Service Coordinator or a Sound Desk Operator, support our Activities Hub or Refreshments Team, or get involved with our larger events such as Holiday Club and our Christmas celebrations.
To explore all our current volunteer opportunities, click the button below…. We’d love for you to get involved!
Coming Up…
Sunday 16th August: Communion Assistant Training, 10.30, Church
For those new to assisting at communion and for those who would appreciate a refresher, our curate, Ben Lacey, will offer a 20min training session talking about the theology and practicalities of serving one another at Holy Communion.
If you are interested but unable to attend either of these dates then please contact Ben directly.
Tuesday 18th August: Simple Quiet Day, 09.45, Whirlow Spirituality Centre
Simple Quiet Days are intended to provide you with the space to "be"; to relax, reflect and pray and so renew your spiritual resources. The day begins with a service of Reflective Communion. If you're not attending the service it is suggested you arrive before 10.30am, when the service concludes. The programme is kept simple to provide maximum space. Use what is offered in so far as it is helpful. If you are fairly new to spending time in silence, the Simple Quiet Day is a good introduction. Book your place using the button below:
Saturday 5th September: Studying the Bible Course, 09.15, St Bart’s (The Vine Sheffield)
Do you want to make studying the Bible a regular part of your life, but don’t know where to start? Do you feel distant from the language and culture of people in the Bible? Sheffield Diocese are putting on a day of introductory sessions, find out more and book tickets here.
Friday 11th September: Men’s Walk with Pie and a Quiz!, 17.30, The Grouse Inn, Froggatt
Sign up sheet at the back of church or contact Rob Coleman via rob.coleman@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk
Wednesday 16th September: Going Deeper… In God’s Word, 11.30, Church
We begin our Autumn series of Bible studies on Wednesday 16th September. We will be studying together the book of Ecclesiastes. As usual, we gather for 11.30 on Wednesday morning in the church. Do pick up a flyer in the Welcome Area with the details and join us if you are free on a Wednesday morning.
Prayer Box
We give thanks for all the children who came to Holiday Club and pray that they continue to grow in their knowledge of and love for Jesus. We also give thanks to Tony and all team and pray that they will be rested and refreshed this week.
Pray for Hettie Moore, and her family, as they prepare for her baptism at the 9:15am service on Sunday 30th August.
Pray for Mark as he continues his sabbatical, and Roland as he juggles tying things up at All Saints and preparing for his new role at St Tim’s.
Pray for the staff team as they review ‘Pass the Plate Sundays’ that we have been doing for the last few months. Please feel free to share any feedback with a member of the ministry team.
Mission Prayers: ARISE Sheffield
The Gospel Delivery Project is a citywide initiative that will see the Gospel of Mark offered by trained volunteers to every home in Sheffield over the next five years, beginning with pilots in Hackenthorpe and Parson Cross this summer.
• Give thanks for almost 2500 gospels delivered in Hackenthorpe and Parson Cross so far.
• Give that over 50% of people who were offered prayer accepted it.
• Pray that the local churches are able to follow up on these conversations.
• Pray that churches respond to the call to get involved next year.
Contact Details:
Contact a member of the Clergy or Office team, please find our team’s contact details via our Meet The Team page.
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