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From the Music Minister…
It’s February! At last; it seemed that January would never end. Many of us are finding this winter especially interminable. ‘Days of darkness still may meet me’ says the hymn writer; how true. Yet music has the power not only to express but also elevate the winter blues. I have often found listening to music to be a balm for my own soul. Can I suggest that you go and find yourself a playlist of your own? Style doesn’t matter. Bach, Blues or Broadway; Jazz or Joplin; symphonies or spirituals. Bob Dylan’s back catalogue, or choral music from the Baltic States. Explore the genres and look for music that stirs you, moves you, and gets your feet tapping. ‘The heavens declare the glory of God’. True of the heavens, but also true of the arts. Music and art bear the fingerprints of the beauty of God, beauty that our hearts were made for. So as we plod on through another winter, why not go and dust creation for those beautiful fingerprints. Your soul will be better for it.
George Parsons.
Sunday Services: 6th February
8am Holy Communion:
Led by Roland Slade, who will be preaching on Ephesians 4:1-16 and Luke 24:50 – end.
9:15am Choral Communion:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Godfrey Smallman preaching on Ephesians 4:1-16 and Luke 24:50 – end.
11am Morning Worship:
Led by Ben Lacey, with Steve Holme preaching on Ephesians 4:1-16 and Luke 24:50 – end.
6pm Worship Celebration:
Led by Steve Holme, with Johnny Juckes preaching on Ephesians 4:1-16 and Luke 24:50 – end.
Church News
Annette Croot
Annette’s daughter Liz writes “It is with sadness that we share the news that Annette Croot died peacefully on 26th January. The funeral will be held at All Saints on Monday 23rd of February at 11:30 am, followed by refreshments at the Norfolk Arms, Ringinglow. All who knew her are welcome.”
Safeguarding in the Church of England
An independent safeguarding audit of the Church of England to make sure everyone feels safe, valued and respected has commenced. Part of this includes an on-line survey which is open to all - parish workforce, volunteers and worshippers of all ages and victims/survivors of abuse. The online survey can be accessed using the button below:
Recruitment of a New Children & Families Minister
For full details on this vacancy, please click the button below. The closing date for applications is 15th February. Please use your networks to circulate details!
Toddlers’ Helper - Mondays until Easter
While we continue to recruit a Childrens’ Worker, we are looking for a member of the congregation to support our Toddlers’ Assistant on Mondays from 9:30-11:30am during term time from February half term to Easter. If you could help, please contact Ben Lacey.
11am Services
Ben Lacey has oversight of the shape of the 11am service, now that Simon has moved on. If anyone has any feedback or thoughts about how we might develop the 11am service, or things that have worked well in the past, he would love to hear about them! Do speak with him, or send him an email below.
Do You Have a Testimony?
Do you have a testimony that you would like to share with the church? - Everyone has a testimony, maybe how they became a Christian, or how God has worked miraculously in their lives or the lives of those they have prayed for. If you have a testimony that you think would help and encourage others in their faith and would be willing to share it with the church at the 6pm service let Steve Holme know!
Arise:March 2026
Arise:March kicks off on Saturday the 28th of February. This year, the Launch is at St Thomas Church, Philadelphia, 10:00-13:00, including lunch. click the button below to sign up!
Sheffield Half Marathon Team
On 29th March, ASE will be handing out water bottles to runners and serving refreshments for those watching the half marathon. It is a huge opportunity to bless the people of Sheffield and our local area. There are two shifts, 9:15-10:45, and 10:45-12:15. If you want to be part of the team, please sign up on the sheet at the back of church!
Phil Roberts, England’s Strongest Man (2017) is Coming to ASE to give his Testimony!
Phil will be joining us at the 6pm Youth Service on Sunday 1st March to talk about his life, his successes and how encountering Jesus began his discipleship journey. He runs the Station Gym in Sheffield and many people have come to Jesus through Phil and his team - 'taking the church to the gym'. Bring a friend it’s a cracking story!
Coming Up…
Monday 9th February: Drop In, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Tuesday 10th February: Alpha Morning Session, 09.30, Church
Wednesday 11th February: Going Deeper… In God’s Word with Canon Mike Reeder, 11.30, Church Welcome Area
Wednesday 11th February: Alpha Evening Session, 19.30, Church
Thursday 12th February: Open Door, 10.00, Church Welcome Area
Monday 23rd February: Annette Croot’s Funeral, 11.30, Church
Monday 23rd February: DROP IN CANCELLED DUE TO CHURCH FUNERAL
Saturday 28th February: Arise:March Launch, 10.00, St Thomas Church, Philadelphia
Friday 6th March: World Day of Prayer Service, 11.00, Church
Prayer Box
Mark meets with the clergy team on Tuesday to plan this year’s weddings.
Pray for Godfrey, Mike Reeder and the team as they lead the second of their Going Deeper sessions looking at Christian hope in death on 11th February.
Pray for Ben and the team going to Broomcroft care home for their monthly communion service on Thursday.
Mission Prayers: The Ministry of Milan and Shusma in Nepal
Please pray for the official registration process with the local government for the elderly care (new programme), young women’s hostel, and day care programmes. May the process go smoothly and efficiently, enabling them to continue their work. There is an election early in March, very important given the recent political tensions.
Also, we pray for the church planting programme led by Milan with their vision of 40 new churches by 2033. Together with his team, he has now helped plant 21 churches and has hosted discipleship and leadership trainings that have benefited dozens of new believers and leaders last year. One of these leaders has planted an Aanandit Church in Western Nepal recently.
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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