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From the Assistant Minister…
When did you become a Christian, I wonder? How long have you lived the Christian life so far? Has it been ‘a bed of roses’? I am pretty confident that all of us would answer that question with a resounding ‘No’! Beyond our personal lives, we are bound, as we look around in our country and at the wider world, to feel a real sense of living in challenging times. Is God resting somewhere, or is he still engaged in His World? This is not a new experience for God’s people. Why has this or that happened? How has God “allowed” such and such to occur? When, Lord, will you deliver us?
As so often, we can turn to the Psalms to begin to find some answers. In Psalm 73 we meet a Believer who says “my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked” (v.2-3). Where was this Believer looking? At himself and at others, not at the Lord God. Then, with none of the circumstances around him changing, he remembered when he went up to worship (that is an interesting point for us) that God is not absent. He is with His people – in this life – on their journey towards an eternal presence with Him. So, the Believer can go on to say “You guide me with your counsel, and afterwards you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever” (v.24-26). I do hope you can say with me, Amen, to that.
On Wednesday mornings we are following a series of studies on the Old Testament book, Ecclesiastes. It is famous for asking lots of questions about life and why things are, as they are. The writer of that book wrestled with what he found in the world and what it might mean about life. Is that you? Do take this opportunity to explore this book and to travel with us to the wonderful and glorious conclusion of our studies together. What that is, you need to come along to find out!
Shalom
Godfrey
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
Sunday Services: 20th September
8am Holy Communion: Led by Ben Lacey, who will be preaching on Exodus 33: 12-23 and Matthew 6: 9-13.
9:15am Choral Communion: Led by Ben Lacey, with Simon Oatridge preaching on Exodus 33: 12-23 and Matthew 6: 9-13.
11am Morning Worship: Led by Ben Lacey, with Simon Oatridge preaching on Exodus 33: 12-23 and Matthew 6: 9-13.
6pm Evening Worship: Led by Mark Brown, with Johnny Juckes preaching on Exodus 33: 12-23 and Matthew 6: 5-15.
Church News
WELCOME SUNDAY:
This week is Welcome Sunday, and we are glad to welcome back Simon Oatridge, who will be preaching for us at our 9:15am and 11am services this week. Mark Brown will be going in the opposite direction, and will be preaching twice at St Oswald’s this Sunday.
JO MCQUILLIN:
We are sad to announce the death of Jo McQuillin, who went to be with the Lord last Friday. Please pray for Brian and the family during this difficult time.
THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR CAROL ANN GRANGER
will be on September 24th at 11.30am. All who knew Carol are warmly invited to attend by the family, and afterwards for light refreshments in the Welcome Area. Please feel free to wear any colour.
ROLAND SLADE’S LICENSING SERVICE
as Vicar and Oversight Minister of St Tim’s and The Vine in Crookes, will be happening today (Sunday 20th September) at 2pm at St Tim’s and The Vine, Slinn Street, S10 1NZ.
THANK YOU FROM THE SLADES:
Roland and Caroline would like to thank everyone for their prayers, good wishes and gifts as they move to St Tim’s and the Vine. Thank you to everyone who made a financial donation. This has been passed on this week and received with thanks for your generosity.
OFFERTORY UPDATE:
For the past few months we have considered how we might raise the profile of the offertory. After a review, we have decided that there will be an offertory hymn/song/moment in each service (the 8am, 9.15am, 11am and 6pm, during which the offering bags will be passed around before being brought forward. The money given is dedicated to supporting those in need and the work of God’s Church. Some of you give regularly by Standing Order and there are tokens available for you to put into the bag. Contactless donations can be made by using the machine at the back of the church, or by using the QR Code.
THE LICENSING OF MICHAEL GORDON AS READER
A lay reader in the Church of England is a licensed lay minister who is trained and licensed by the bishop to lead, preach, teach and enable the whole people of God in shining as a light in the world. Michael Gordon has now completed training for this role, and we are delighted that he will be leading and preaching a lot more in the coming months. Michael will be licensed at Sheffield Cathedral on Saturday 26th September, 1pm. As well as getting a fancy new scarf to wear, it is a wonderful moment to celebrate him and God's call on his life among us. All are welcome!
ARISE HALLOW 2026:
The launch night for Arise Hallow 2026 is on Wednesday 23rd of September, 7pm-9:30pm, at the Message Trust in Woodseats. Book your place at arisesheffield.org/events. Hope to see you there! Emily and Lotta Jackson.
MUTUAL FLOURISHING: OPEN EVENT
Thursday 1st October, 7pm at Christ Church, Dore. In November 2025, there was a residential gathering in which people from across the geographical and theological breadth of the Diocese of Sheffield came together to listen, reflect, and share their experiences of Mutual Flourishing*. This autumn, these conversations are being taken into each deanery. These visits will offer opportunities to continue the listening, deepen our understanding, and reflect together on what it means to flourish as the Body of Christ amid our differences. This is an open meeting for EVERYONE, and Mark encourages your attendance!
In the context of the Church of England, ‘mutual flourishing’ means that everyone, notwithstanding differences of conviction on issues, will accept that they can rejoice in each other’s partnership in the Gospel and cooperate to the maximum possible extent in mission and ministry.
HARVEST SUNDAY – 4th OCTOBER 2026 – GIFTS AND DISTRIBUTION:
This year’s Harvest Sunday will be held on Sunday 4th October, and this year we will be supporting 5 local charities. Please see the information sheet at the back of church to learn more about who we are supporting and what you can give.
CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE – SAVE THE DATE:
On Saturday 12th December, the church will be open for our Christmas public event – Christmas Adventure. It will feature stalls, children’s activities, Nativity Forest trail and a Teddy Star Ride! Get it in your diaries. If you could volunteer to help support the event, please fill in a form. One of the roles is to dress up as a character from the Nativity story and chat ‘in character’ to people are part of our Nativity Forest trail. If you have any questions please ask Helen Miszczak or Ben Lacey.
Coming Up…
21st SEPTEMBER – DROP IN:
Do join us between 10am and 12:30pm for coffee, cake and chat. All welcome.
21st SEPTEMBER – ALL SAINTS WOMEN’S GROUP:
Our programme starts with a craft session run by Andrea Wright. 2pm in the Welcome Area, refreshments provided, all welcome.
23rd SEPTEMBER – GOING DEEPER:
Do join us for the second in the series of Ecclesiastes.
24th SEPTEMBER – THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LIFE OF CAROL GRANGER:
This will be taking place at 11:30am in church. All who knew Carol are warmly invited to attend by the family.
Please note - There will be no Open Door today.
25th SEPTEMBER – LUNCH AT THE BARN:
12:00 noon: A great way to get to know other women in our church community as we meet up for lunch in an informal and relaxed environment.
27th SEPTEMBER – FAIRTRADE STALL FOR FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT:
There will be a stall selling Fairtrade foods, chocolate, cards, and craft items in the Welcome Area on Sunday 27th September between the morning services and after the evening service. Cash or card payments taken.
Fairtrade fortnight reminds us each year of the importance of buying foodstuffs and craft items which have been grown or made without exploitation, and which seek to enable farmers and craft producers to lift themselves out of poverty and to provide for their family rather than relying on charity.
28th SEPTEMBER – DROP IN:
This morning is a cancer fundraising special! There will be Christmas cards sold in aid of Marie Curie (cash only please), and all money raised for the coffee & cakes etc will be split between Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support.
28th SEPTEMBER – A FRIENDLY STOP:
Join us at 1pm for our latest ‘A Friendly Stop’, with speaker Mark Brown. No need to book, simply pop along and enjoy a free afternoon concert with reflections and refreshments to break up your Monday.
3rd OCTOBER – DADS’ BREAKFAST:
The next Dads’ Breakfast is Saturday 3rd October at 8am in the Church Halls. This is a great chance for dads and their pre-school aged children to enjoy time together, to play, chat, drink coffee, and enjoy a bacon buttie! £3 for dads, kids go free.
3rd OCTOBER – DIOCESAN DEVELOPMENT DAY:
This year’s conference focuses on Leading your church into growth – the next step (following on from the recent Diocesan Conference for clergy), and is open to all. Do check the diocesan website for further details: Development Day 2026 - The Diocese of Sheffield
7th OCTOBER: CONNECT WOMEN:
Faith Stories with Bishop Leah, 19.30, Church
Prayer Box
Pray for Roland and his licensing service, which will be happening at 2pm today (20th September).
Mark attends a meeting of the College of Canons on 22nd September.
Pray for the family of Carol Granger, whose funeral will be in church on Thursday 24th September.
Pray for Michael Gordon being licenced as Reader in the cathedral on Saturday 26th.
Mission Prayers: Galeed House
Tim and Miranda provide leadership training and support for people based in North Africa and the Middle East. They currently live in Spain.
Since returning to Spain the next few months are very full with leading retreats, debriefing and spiritual direction support. Please pray for rhythms of life that are sustainable, wise and evidence that Tim and Miranda will be able to ‘practice what they preach!’
In the next months they will have a fair bit of practical work taking place at Place of Springs. Work on the chapel roof will begin this month, they need to replace the tiled floor in the main living room and attend to some damp in the walls. Please pray that God who in love has made it possible for them to buy this place will also continue to supply all that is needed as they steward it.
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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