Latest News and Events

- Everyone is welcome to our latest BIBLE STUDY/DISCUSSION/MEDITATION COURSE - RED-LETTER DAYS. In the midst of all our busyness, we can find that special days fly by without our really appreciating them.  Therefore, we shall be seeking to look deeper into three of the great days of the Christian Year - Ascension, Pentecost and Trinity. What do they mean ? Why do they matter ? Have they something to teach us in today's world ? Dates: Saturday mornings, May 19, May 26 and June 2. Time: 10.30 to 11.30. Place: Room 6. We trust that those who enjoyed our previous courses will find this one equally helpful, and that those who would like to start this time will find it a rewarding experience. There is no "set book" this time, so please sign up on the list on the main FIVE PRACTICES noticeboard so that we can prepare enough materials. More information from Jackie Dunn or Lawrie Ginn.

- The Cafe Worship Parade Service on Sunday, 17 June 2012 will be the last service service Robert will share with us, so it has been decided to have a farewell lunch following the service. To help with catering we need to know how  many are coming so could you please sign your name on the sheet on the main notice board if you would like to attend. also on that day a photo will be taken so that Robert can take away a photo of the whole church family. We will also be joined by Rachael and some of her friends from Endcliffe Methodist Church.

- Queens Diamond Jubilee - Banner Cross Methodist Church are putting on a family event on Saturday, 2 June 2012 to celebrate the Jubilee. Royal Memories - Chris Rowe is trying to gather memories of being told about King George VI's death and of Her Majesty's coronation. She wants to present the stories in an interesting way in time for our Jubilee Party. So please contact her  if you have anything to share.

- Shopmobility - Darren Gilbert  is involved in organising a petition to stop the closure of this vauable service. It could close in July because of cuts in Council spending. Please sign the petition if asked to as the shop is a lifeline for many Sheffield people, including Darren. If you want to sign the petition on-line go to the following web page: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/urgent-support.html

- Church Walking Group - The next walk will be on Saturday, 12 May 2012, with an early start of 6 a.m.  This is a 'Dawn Chorus' walk and we hope to encounter some of the summer migrants recently arrived in the country in full song.  Meet at the lay-by on the south of the A57 just above Cutthroat Bridge (Grid Ref SK216874) at 6am.  See Sean for more details.

- Christian Aid Week - Christian Aid Week this year is from 13 - 19 May 2012.  We have managed well with the house-to-house collections but, as always, extra help would be much appreciated.  If you would like to help with the collecting, please let Sean know.  Thank you.

- Please support our persecuted brothers and sisters. Two books of prayers are now in the Quiet Room for our use.

- May's Banner Headlines is available now.

- A New Superintendent - Tim Crome - has been appointed to Sheffield (Ecclesall) Circuit and will be based at Banner Cross Methodist Church. He will take up his appointment in September 2012.

- The new rotas for Wednesday Youth Club and Sunday Creche are now on the Youth Notice Board. Craig and Becki still need lots of help and support. Please put your name on the rotas wherever and whenever you are able to help. Craig and Becki.

- Wanted: St Lukes need cards for fundraising. Any used or unwanted cards for any occasion. See Kath Koerner if you can help.

- Urgent request from the Archer Project for Pot Noodles as their stocks are running dangerously low. Please bring as many as you can to church for Peggy to collect.

- The Communion charity we are supporting from 1 June 2012, will be The Bible Society.

CIRCUIT AFFAIRS

- Quiz Night at Dore - Friday, 18 May 2012, 7.00pm at Dore Methodist Church.

As part of their fund raising efforts for the extension to their building, Dore Methodist Church are holding a Quiz Night on Friday 18th May at 7.00pm. The entry fee (includes hot supper) is £6 and tickets can be obtained from Daphne Willie (236 9066). Why not enter an intelligent team from your church?

- The Left Out, the Right-Brained and the Grace of God - Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 11.00am – 4.00pm, at St John’s Nottingham

Are you interested in innovative approaches to mission, ministry and church? Mike Sares is senior pastor of Scum of the Earth Church in Denver, Colorado, a church for the ‘left out and the right brained’, and the author of Pure Scum. Mike will be talking about the development of Scum of the Earth Church, the theological principles underpinning his ministry, and how to reach out to those the church often fails to connect with.

Find out more about his work at http://www.scumoftheearth.net/SOTEC/Welcome.html. Cost £15.00 including lunch. For more information, or to book a place, please contact: Ruth Taylor at r.taylor@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk or telephone 0115 9251114

- Pentecost Evening Event - Thursday, 24 May 2012, 7.30pm at Totley Rise Methodist Church

Contemporary worship event, with an extended time of modern, contemporary style worship, a message for Pentecost from Revd Louise Grosberg, and time and space to respond and receive from God, with a Prayer Ministry Team available. Refreshments served.

- Music in Faith - Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 7.00pm at St Andrew’s Psalter Lane Church, Psalter Lane Sheffield S11 8YA

An Interfaith evening sharing music that is important to us in our faith. If you would like to attend, end especially if you would like to share some music please contact Tina on 0114 2678289.

- Dore Male Voice Choir - Saturday, 16 June 2012, 7.00pm, at Christ Church, Dore

All proceeds to support the fund raising for the extension at Dore Methodist Church. Tickets £6, available from David Heslop (2365043).