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Updated 13th January 2021
Gladness and Generosity
Each one should give, then, as he has decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly.
2 Corinthians ch 9: v7 Good News Bible
Prayers about Gladness and Generosity
God, from whom all good things come, you shower us with blessings and you make us stewards of your world; give us generous hearts, make us cheerful givers, filled with desire to see the dawning of the Kingdom of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Heavenly Father, you want us to be generous people offering our time, our skills and abilities and our money to your service. Guard us from holding tight when we should be letting go and honouring you as Lord of all we have. In your name we pray. Amen
you made us in your image and breathed in us a spirit of generosity that is both gift and response. Move us, we pray, to give as we have received – abundantly, generously, and joyfully, that our common ministry may ever bear witness to your unfailing grace. In the name of the three in whom we are one. Amen
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Charities
Christian Aid for Displaced Refugees in Lebanon and Iraq Is the charity we are supporting to raise £5000 over 2 years and we have now reached our target. Many thanks for your generosity . The Archer Project is in need of a continuing supply of Pot Noodles, tinned fish or fruit with ring pulls and breakfast cereals. Don’t forget to support the Food Bank with an extra item when you do your shopping. Please donate unwanted clean clothing/shoes/blankets/sleeping bags to Ben’s Centre via Alan Brailey. Thank you for your continued support to all these charities. Coronavirus Guidance See link below to Methodist Church Guidance, resources & latest guidance. Coronavirus & Pastoral Care At this time please be aware of any vulnerable people & help in any way we can. If you feel vulnerable or anxious PLEASE contact someone from church. We are here to help. Link to Dementia Support during the Crisis - from Sheffield Directory
Holy Habits Link to Holy Habits recent articles
Banner Cross news New Website
It was agreed at the Church Council last week that we are to go ahead with updating the Website with a fresh layout. In view of the great support provided by Chuch Edit, our current website providers we have decided to stay with them & use one of their recently introduced templates. Link to custom templates.
If you would like to get involved or give any feedback contact Tim Wilson email : timwilsontring@yahoo.co.uk
Sheffield Carers Centre
The centre provides a monthly newsletter.
The link below takes you to a new guide to help carers and those they care for maintain social connections during a time of physical distancing. Messages received from the S6 Foodbank For donations we’re open Tuesday to Friday 9 until 1, at 6 Gilpin Street S6 3BL in the teaching hall
Saturday Prayers Rota A new looking ahead rota for Saturday prayers. Jan 16 - Aubrey Jan 23 - Margaret
Jan 30 - Jackie
Please let me know if you wish to change anything about this - there is no obligation to continue what you have been doing up till now. I think we are all so grateful for what has been a regular help to our prayer life, particularly with Banner Cross members in mind. Many thanks to you all. Every blessing Margaret
Poetry Group The Poetry Group meet on a regular basis via Zoom. Further details of the next meeting will be avaiable shortly.
Poetry Georgina’s Present We don’t even know Georgina Or anything about her – it’s true But while she was sorting her own Christmas out She thought about someone who …….
Might be lonely this Christmas Or struggling? Just someone out there Georgina prepared a present, To help another lady feel someone’s care.
Georgina collected things together That she would like to receive, we think. Some chocolates, perfume and fizz for her bath And a bottle of wine to drink.
An adult colouring book and some felt tip pens A warm orange had and some gloves She placed all the things in a shiny blue bag It was all ready to go with her love!
Georgina wrote a card with the present ‘’I’ve enjoyed putting this hamper together …. I hope it brings you a smile and some fun. And I wish you health and happiness during 2021!’’
And so it was that my friend in need Opened her door on Christmas morning to find The present from this caring lady Who’d done something so very kind
It did indeed make my friend feel happy and loved On a Christmas Day like no other. Next year I’ll be preparing a present like Georgina’s And give so much more thought to another.
Chris Rowe January 2021
The Gospel According to Brian's Class
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