Weekly Notices 18th May

Sunday, May 18, 2014

A Faith Lunch is being organised for Sunday June 8th after our Pentecost Covenant Service. Please sign up for this on the sheet on the reception desk indicating the type of food you will be bringing to share. It would be excellent if the whole church were to celebrate our commitment and also as individuals.

The Church is to be used as a polling station on Thursday 22nd May. Please do not come into church unless you are voting.

Bluebell Wood Coffee morning will take place on Saturday 24th May from 10-30 to 12-30.There are various stalls including homemade cakes, Bric-a Brac, books, Bluebell Wood merchandise and a raffle. Bacon sandwiches will be served .I hope you will come along and support this very good cause. Many thanks. Enid

Victoria Hall Methodist Church is hosting the Sheffield Launch Night of The Biggest Birthday Party Ever on Thursday 29th May 7.30pm (please note this event may go on as late as 11pm). This is an evening of commissioning and celebration, a national focus on Pentecost, with worship led by contemporary artists from Worship Central, including Ben Cantelon, Tickets are FREE but you do need to register in advance -http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-biggest-birthday-party-ever-sheffield-tickets-11004002267. If you do not have internet access/email, please speak to Becca, who’s happy to order and print your ticket for you.

Next Chippy Church is on Friday 30th May

The Gardens of Frogmore House on Wednesday 4th June will be opened to the public by the Queen. Proceeds from entrance fees (£6) go to the Leprosy Mission. If you would like to purchase any tickets, call TLM on 01733 370505. Details are on the notice board.

Sunday 8th June: deadline for all articles for the Summer Magazine to be emailed to s.craigen@mac.com

Fairtrade Shop ‘Fairgrounds’ now open Tues-Sat 10.00am-5.00pm 195 Whitham Road S10 2SN Tel. 07815999946

Prayer Column

We read the believers’ prayer from Acts ch. 4 v 23-31 “why do nations rage..... Stretch out your hand to heal..... “

We gave thanks for the courage and perseverance of the first disciples and for all the agencies who spread God’s word today. In

In Wales a new museum is about to open to commemorating Mary Jones who walked miles so that she could get herself a bible. We prayed that many would visit and be drawn to learn more about Jesus.

In South Africa Tear Fund has set up a new ministry entitled ‘We have hope’. This is to help children who have experienced violence or sexual abuse. We prayed for those who work to help these children recover.

Our prayers continued for a calming of the anger and turmoil in Ukraine and that civil war may be avoided . Also for Syria where cities have been destroyed and people are starving. May peace come.

We prayed against Boko Haram in Nigeria where their violent campaigns are causing great fear and prayed for a restitution of their homes of the abducted schoolgirls. May moderate Muslims speak out to halt the fanaticism of the Boko Haram movement.

We gave thanks for answered prayer at recent church and outdoor community events fro the people who have enjoyed all the activities. May they know that Jesus loves them.

Lord Give us humility that we may follow you discernment, that we may recognise you and love that we may know you.