Dear friends,
A little word
Last Thursday evening, Harry Baker performed in front of 300 people, filling the church from front to back and left to right. As I arrived to help set up earlier in the evening, I walked up the path past all of the beautiful flowers. The sun was shining, and it felt like there was a lot of “life”. It reminded me of the good news that Jesus brings to us:
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
It isn’t always easy to feel like we’re living an “abundant” life. Sometimes, life is hard. But Jesus offers us a path that guides us towards a different perspective. The Easter story, fresh in our memories, embodies that message.
Things to pray for
Give thanks for the signs of life all around us
Pray for those who are experiencing loss, grief, or mourning
Pray for the PCC and those who are considering joining it
This week
Sunday 3rd May
10.30am Holy Communion
Readings: John 14:1-14
Refreshments will be available after the service.
Thursday 7th May
10am Holy Communion
Refreshments will be available after the service.
12pm Lunch Club
6pm International Meal
A message from Pip & Ali
We received a lovely card from Pip and Ali in their new home. We hope they are enjoying retirement! They said:
Dear friends at Christ Church,
Thank you so much for all your love and prayers and well wishes and gifts and cards.
We are getting on top of the boxes and mostly unpacked now.
I’m hoping to start some work on the garden soon and so we will find a nice place for our Yorkshire rose. We’ll treat ourselves to something nice that will remind us of you all.
Thanks again, with fondest love,
Pip & Ali
Coming up
Annual Meeting
The APCM is next Sunday – 10th May at 11.30am after the morning service.
The electoral roll is now closed – thank you to everyone who submitted their forms.
Election forms are now available at the back of church for nominations to PCC and other positions. The available posts are:
- 2 x Churchwardens
- 2 x Deputy Churchwardens (please note this is the same form as church warden)
- 2 x Deanery Synod reps
- 8 x PCC members (this is the three for this year plus 5 unfilled from previous years).
Some of our existing PCC members will be glad to continue but there are still gaps to fill. If you’d like to get involved and help navigate Christ Church through this time of change, please step up! Nomination forms need to be submitted ahead of the APCM on 10th May.
If you have any questions please email office@pitsmoor.church
Bishop Pete’s Garden Party
Confirmations at Sheffield Cathedral
Confirmation is a part of the Church of England’s way of being a Christian. It’s the special church service in which a person confirms their baptism promises and commits their life to following Jesus Christ. The bishop then lays his or her hands on your head and ask God’s Holy Spirit to give you the strength and commitment to live God’s way for the rest of your life. It’s a great service – very moving and one you can invite others to, if you wish.
Condfirmation is preceded by a short series of meetings that prepare us for that service and the Christian commitment involved. They tend to be informal discussions and take about four sessions of one hour each.
We have the opportunity to join with the confirmation service at the Cathedral on 19th July.
If you are interested, chat to Huw Thomas or email him: huwthomas75@googlemail.com
Listen to your Life
An Introduction to the Enneagram led by Dave Tomlinson @ Christ Church Pitsmoor
Saturday 13th June, 10:15 – 4:00
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for personal and spiritual development combining ancient wisdom from the Christian tradition with insights from modern psychology This study day will be relevant both to newcomers to the Enneagram and those already familiar.
Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest, author, and broadcaster and author of “How to be a Bad Christian” (Hodder) and “The Post Evangelical” (SPCK) .
The day costs £35 (unwaged £25 – please contact us if this prevents you from attending).
Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
Places limited. To book, email huwthomas75@googlemail.com