Weekly notices 8th March

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Notices

The Ladies’ Guild will meet again on Tuesday 10th March at 2:00pm. Collections; subs are due.

Do you believe in prayer? Every Wednesday in Lent 12:30-1:30pm at Highfield Trinity Methodist, S2 4UR. You can join in at home/work.

11th March: Nehemiah 2:1-4 (courage) - 18th Mar: Nehemiah 2:5 (confirmation) -

25th March: Nehemiah 2:7 (protection) - 1st April: Nehemiah 2:7-9 (provision).

Sheffield Folk Choral are performing a concert at Greenmoor Methodist Church on Friday 13th March. More details are on the church noticeboard.

Mothering Sunday service is going to be on Sunday 15th March 10:30am, led by Jane Offord.

Offertory envelope scheme. With the start of the new financial year 2015-16 approaching, new envelopes are now being distributed. Many thanks to all members of this scheme which ensures a regular income for the church. If you would like details with a view to joining, please see Helen Morris. Confidentiality is always assured. This is also a time when we should prayerfully consider if our giving is keeping up with the church’s needs. Thank you.

Lent discussion group. Wendy and Becca will once again be running a discussion group through Lent. This year we will be using the story of Les Miserables to talk about faith issues. Don't worry if you don't know the story, the relevant bits from the recent film adaption will be shown each week. Join us on Wednesday 18th and 25th March and 1st April 7:30-9:00pm. Feel free to ask us any questions!

Wisewood Community Singers will be performing at a concert hosted by Waldershelf Singers at Hillsborough Trinity Church, Saturday 21st March at 7:00pm. Tickets on the door £5, concessions £3, under-16s free.

Gift Day service this year will be on Sunday 22nd March at 10:30am, led by Marjorie Cockburn.

Stannington Christ Church will be resurrecting the Easter Story, an outdoor drama of the events of Holy week on Good Friday around 2:00pm. Anyone is welcome to join in, especially younger people. Roles include thief on the cross, disciples, Roman soldiers and general crowd. All roles are mimed to a narration, so no lines to learn. Costumes provided, though it is useful to have your own sandals. Rehearsals on Sunday 22nd, 29th March and another one during Holy week. All welcome to turn up and participate on the day too.

Worship consultation committee. Next meeting will be on Tuesday 24th March at 7:30pm. If you are a local preacher, worship leader, church steward, organist, Power Point operator... this is for you. Please book the date.

Face painting training Thursday 26th March at 7:00pm at Hillsborough Trinity Church with a view to helping at the May Fun Day.

Next Chippy Church will be on Friday 27th March at 6:30pm.

Teachers’ Choir will perform ’This Joyful Eastertide’ concert on Friday 27th March at 7:30pm at Oughtibridge Chapel, Church St, S35 0FU. Tickets £7 (12 and under £4) incl. light refreshments. Ask Joan W. / Marjorie C. / John G. or pay at the door.

'Churches Together' Fun Day for the community will take place on Saturday 2nd May 1:00-4:00pm in Hillsborough Park. Wisewood is again providing refreshments and volunteers will be needed to man the tent and to provide cakes please. There will be a list in the porch nearer the time.

Christian Aid walk. This year’s church charity walk will be held on bank holiday Monday 4th May. We will be walking around Dam Flask. More details will follow later.

Prayer Group Column

We read from Psalm 90: "Teach us to number our days aright that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

We prayed for the town of Rotherham and the victims of abuse. Sarah Champion, the Labour MP for the town, has fought for stronger laws in respect of child sexual exploitation.

Our prayers for the less well off and those in desperate need continued. May the next elected government prioritise closing the huge gap now evident between rich and poor.

It has come to light that some of those on benefits are being investigated and harassed by an American company employed by the government in its crack down on perceived fraud. They are paid according to the number of benefits they can reduce or eliminate. This leads to distress for many who are wrongly accused.

In Afghanistan women are still treated as second class citizens. A sole female taxi driver has set up in business and is hoping this will start a change in this respect and that others will follow her lead. We prayed for her and for her stand against the Taliban.

We then read from Psalm 121 - "From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord."

Please continue to pray for all those brothers and sisters who are unable to attend our services, whether in hospital, in residential homes or housebound.