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Rob Parsons of 'Care for the Family' is coming to Sheffield on Wednesday 21st May to speak about "Teenagers! What every Parent has to know". Tickets cost £7.50 and includes a free copy of his book of the same title. If anyone is interested in going there are 6 places in my car and we could go together. Those of you with pre-teen age children might like to get in early and find out what is in storel!! Contact Julie Lomas to book your place - tel: 277448. Saturday 17 May SAMS Roadshow -posted 09.05.08 The South American Missionary Society (SAMS) have a 'Roadshow' on Saturday May 17th (7-10pm) at St Polycarp's Church, Malin Bridge, Sheffield 6. There will be presentations from two Latin American volunteers who are in the UK, Latin dancing and a meal, (poster on the rear notice board of St Thoams' Church). Tickets are £4, (under 11 £2), payable on the door but please get tickets from me (Peter Rolfe) for numbers for food. Ground Clearance at St Thomas' -posted 09.05.08 Community Payback have kindly offered their services to help with clearing the churchyard over the next few months. If anyone has a garden fork or spade or sturdy wheelbarrow that they would be willing to donate (not lend) for use by this group please speak to or contact Phil Riley. News from Novi Most -posted 09.05.08 Novi Most's spring/summer newsheet is now at the back of church. Please stop at the World Mission board and be encouraged as you read testimony from the young people whom we help to support in Bosnia. Be challenged as to how you can support the programme of activities being planned for this summer -by going as a volunteer worker or by taking part in the summer sponsorship programme. Pick up a copy of the current prayer guide and the new one for June. Please continue to pray for this vital youth and children's work in Bosnia and their leaders. Thank you. Bishop of Derby's Monthly Message -posted 01.05.08 Read the Bishop's (or one of his staff's) monthly message here. United Christain Broadcasters -posted 01.05.08 U.C.B May/June/July Bible reading notes can be downloaded here. Monday 26 May, Whit Walk -posted 25.04.08 David Sanderson and Sue Baker are hoping to organise a walking tableau of Noah’s Ark. They need adults, young people and children who would be willing to wear an animal masks. They need to know numbers as soon as possible to ensure the event can take place. Start time: 9.15am at the Gospel Mission or 9.45am at the Town Hall. Christian Encouragement Evenings -posted 25.04.08 Michael Mitton writes: “We are planning the following evenings, starting at 7.30pm, as follows: • Wednesday 30 April Eyam Church Centre • Thursday 8 May Melbourne Church Hall • Tuesday 13 May St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree • Thursday 5 June Wingerworth Church Hall During these evenings we hope to hear how God is blessing you and offer our encouragement and support. In particular we shall share the benefits which follow when parishes appoint their own Christian Giving Advisers. We hope to outline the work these Advisers can do, and answer questions about their role.” 26 June onwards Course on the Six Princples of Renewing Ministry -posted 25.04.08 A series of training sessions to help churches and their communities flourish. This is being run by Michael Mitton at St Barnabas Parish Room. Sessions run from 7.45pm – 9.45pm starting on 26th June 2008. We are being encouraged to attend. More details to follow. Latest news from the Testers -posted 24.04.08 The latest news from Paul and Sarah Tester, our Mission Partners in Peru can be downloaded here.  Also some photos of Sarah’s “El Arca” educational play scheme can be seen here and some photos of Paul’s afternoon out with some of the young people from church can be seen here. Andrew and Liz Goodacre -posted 08.04.08 Andrew has been appoined as a curate in Melbourne, Australia. Andrew will take up the position this summer following his ordination on 29 June in Guildford Cathederal. Read their latest news here
Service Rotas -posted 04.04.08 St Thomas' service rotas for April, May and June are available here. Themes and Bible Readings at St Thomas' -posted 28.03.08 The Themes and Bible readings for the services in April, May and June at St Thomas' may be viewed and downloaded here. They are also avaliable at the back of church. idea Magazine -posted 14.03.08 idea MAGAZINE – available at the back of St Thomas' Church for you to borrow, read and return. The March/April 2008 edition has been published. Selected articles can also be read here. Our New Rector -posted 10.03.08 The induction service for our new rector, Rev Matt Barnes will be on Thursday 5 June at 7pm. Prayer for the Vacancy -posted 25.11.07 Please pray for the Vacancy. A leaflet highlighting Vacancy Prayer items can be found at the back of our churches. Read or downloaded it here and use at home during your prayer time. Thank you.
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