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From the Curate…
Thank you!
This week marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one; the St Oswald's graft team are commissioned on Sunday followed by my licensing as Priest-in-charge on Monday.
The famous African proverb states that 'it takes a whole village to raise a child.' To translate the phrase to my own experience, 'it takes a whole church to raise a curate.' Your friendship, encouragement, prayers, example, and faithfulness have helped shape my life and ministry: thank you!
We move a mile away, grateful for all God has taught us, thankful for how he has called a graft team to join us, and excited at all God will do in and through his church for his glory. Thank you for your prayers for us all, and for your partnership in Christ.
With our thanks and prayers,
Simon (and Rebecca, Rosanna, and Jacob!)
Sunday Services: 18th January
8am Holy Communion:
Led by Mark Brown, who will be preaching on John 1:1-14 and Colossians 2:6-10.
9:15am Choral Communion:
Led by Roland Slade with Mark Brown preaching on John 1:1-14 and Colossians 2:6-10.
11am Holy Communion:
Led by Roland Slade, with Mark Brown preaching on Colossians 2:6-10, and the commissioning of the graft team.
6pm Evening Worship:
Led by Roland Slade, with Steve Holme preaching on John 1:1-14 and Colossians 2:6-10.
Church News
Graham Salmon
The funeral for Graham, much loved member of the All Saints church family, will be at 2:30pm on Thursday 22nd January. All are welcome to attend.
Farewell to Simon Oatridge and Commissioning of the Graft Team
Simon’s last Sunday with us is Sunday 18th January. We will say farewell to him, Rebecca, Rosanna and Jacob at the 11am service. This service will also include a farewell to, and the commissioning of, the graft team that are going to St Oswalds. There will be a whole-church family bring and share lunch after the 11am service to celebrate all that Simon and the graft team have given to us at All Saints and to mark the start of this exciting new venture for them.
Simon Oatridge’s Licensing Service
Simon’s licensing service at St Oswald’s will be at 7pm on Monday 19th January at St Oswald's. If you would like to attend this service, please email Stephen Pennells (stephen_pennells@yahoo.co.uk) with the email subject “Licensing Invitation.” Please note the church car park will not be available to use so please park on nearby streets.
Toddlers
The new rota for helping with refreshments at Toddlers on Monday and Tuesday mornings is now up in the Welcome Area. Please sign up. If anyone is available to help our Toddlers’ Assistant, Jo Teh, to run Toddlers between Monday 23rd and Easter please contact our curate, Ben Lacey (ben.lacey@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk).
Welcome Sunday
Next week is Welcome Sunday! You will be invited to write your name on a label as you arrive to wear for the service. Use the opportunity to get to welcome newcomers, get to know someone new, or to learn that name you’ve forgotten too many times!
Recruitment of Children and Families Worker
We are now recruiting for this important post. The closing date for applications is 15th February. Please use your networks to circulate details! For full details, please click the button below:
Coming Up…
Monday 19th January: Drop-in, 10.00, Church welcome Area
Monday 19th January: All Saints Women’s Group, 14.00, Church Welcome Area
Tuesday 20th January: Alpha: Morning Session, 09.30, Church
Wednesday 21st January: Going Deeper… in God’s Word, 11.30, Church
Wednesday 21st January: Alpha: Evening Session, 19.30, Church
Thursday 22nd January: Open Door, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Sunday 25th January: I’m Glad We’re All Here, 14.00, Whirlow Spirituality Centre
Whirlow is holding an all-age afternoon together inspired by Charlie Mackesy’s book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse. For more information, click the button below:
Tuesday 27th January: Men’s Group Curry Night, 19.30, Rajdhani on Abbeydale Road
Please book your spot at the Curry Night by emailing Ben.lacey@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk before the 20th January.
Saturday 31st January: Seek First, 19.00, Sheffield Cathedral
Monday 2nd February: First Aid Training
Please email Jo.Evans@allsaintsecclesall.org.uk to book your space on the first aid training day!
Prayer Box
Give thanks with those who celebrated with our curate, Ben, who formally completed his Theology and Ministry masters degree recently and graduated from Durham University.
Please pray for our curates, Steve and Ben, who are on retreat at Mirfield in North Yorkshire this weekend.
Pray for Simon as he is licensed at St Oswald's on Monday, and for the graft team as they join the existing congregation to become one church family.
Mark is assisting with Toddlers on Tuesday and taking a home communion on Wednesday.
Graham Salmon’s funeral is on Thursday. Please pray for Gillian and the family at this time.
Mission Prayers: Connected Church Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Please pray for: The fragile democracy - violent protests following the presidential elections in November have been prevalent in and around Arusha where our Connected Church project is based. Please pray for Bishop Stanley and his team, for wisdom in the peacemaking dialogue, supporting the most vulnerable in a changing social situation.
For the Church and Community Mobilisation Programme (CCMP) which continues to expand in rural Kilimanjaro. New villages have had life changing training and support to develop new small businesses which enable them to provide financial support to their families. This is huge for family units.
Our successful fundraising at ASE last year means we have been able to send an additional £1500 to support the programme. They are very thankful for this addition.
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.