info2go 2015-03-08.pub - Clifton Parish Churches
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info2go 2015-03-08.pub - Clifton Parish Churches
Discipleship 5 To know Jesus and make known His transforming power Clifton Parish Churches: CPC, St Mark’s & Clifton Moor 8th March 2015 Distraction Daniel our associate vicar writes: In the 2009 film Up, one of the characters is a dopey dog named Dug. Dug is loyal and good-hearted, but like many other retrievers, is easily distracted. All it takes is the presence of a squirrel – and he loses his train of thought completely! That might not sound too unfamiliar to you either, if you’re like me. It’s easy to start out knowing exactly what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. It might not be a squirrel, but somehow you find yourself distracted. Maybe you’ve lost sight of why you’re saving up. Or whom you want to impress. Or the real reason you’re working so hard. Paul writes, “No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” That should be the kind of life Christians live – so caught up in pleasing Jesus that we aren’t distracted, no matter what comes along. New to this church? Good! WELCOME! We want to welcome you into the family. Please ask about being part of a small home group—it’s the way to belong. And ask about how your gifts can be used! Focus on the five…Discipleship. One of our five purposes as individuals and a church is to grow more like Jesus. (That is what it means to be a disciple). How do you do this? The disciples we read about in Scripture responded to his call and spent time with Jesus. They followed him, watched him, listened to him – and stepped out in faith when he encouraged them to do so. It was an active learning and forming process. Today, as then, you have to decide to follow Jesus, and you can be helped by forming habits of reading the Bible, listening in prayer, and being open to respond to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Habits, once formed, become habitual. Use this term as an opportunity to hone those Godly habits! Mission giving: Christian Aid Christian Aid is a well known international charity that works in many different parts of the globe. We know that many people in the church family respect and value their work. Last year we gave £750 to Christian Aid. We know that it will be used to relieve suffering and hardship overseas. It's good to know that your giving to the local church serves a wider purpose. NEW THIS WEEK Clifton Parish Church Preaching Battles Christians face: Pride: Mark 9: 33 - 41. St Mark's Church Preaching Battles Christians Face: Lust: 2 Samuel 11:1 - 12:14. Lost gloves Among the lost property on its way to a charity shop is a pair of ladies leather gloves. If you think they may be yours, talk to Sheila asap. Clifton Moor Church Sunday 8th March 10am Worship with Monica Dunham. Psalm 19 1-8. Sunday 15th March 10am Worship with Christine Stephenson. Psalm 107 1-8. Clifton Moor Church Council meeting16th March, 7:30pm. Parish Next week is Mother's Day - maybe there are people you could invite to the services? Parish walking group Next Saturday we have our first walk of the year. If you would like to join us for a 4 - 5 mile walk on Saturday afternoon, contact Steve Philpott or Claire Bower at St Mark’s or via the Parish office. All ages welcome. There are more details on the Parish website. The Sayer Light Orchestra is a friendly, relaxed, sight-reading chamber group which meets regularly on Tuesday evenings in Clifton Parish Church. Vacancies currently exist for players of clarinet, oboe, cello, viola and violin. Contact the secretary on 01904 791952 for further details. Praying for our community This week’s streets are Rawcliffe Grove, Rawcliffe Village and Harrow Glade. Other Garth Hewitt concert Spurriergate, York, Saturday 14th March, 7.30pm. Tickets £8 available at The Spurriergate Centre 629393 or Riding Lights Theatre Company Box Office: 613000 or go to http://riding lights.org. PREVIOUSLY IN INFO2GO Parish Could anyone use/ store 2 beautiful French country style ivory chests of drawers (each with 7 drawers) for a year or two? Contact Clare on 0783 777 0089 for measurements/details. Ladies cell group Would you be interested in joining a ladies cell group which meets on a Tuesday evening in the Clifton area? All ages welcome. For more info get in touch with Lorna Siddons or Annie Cooke via the church office. Other Fostering Interested in fostering? Currently in training to foster? Never thought of it but want to hear more? One Voice are hosting a morning at St Paul's, Holgate, Sat 14th March 10am-12noon with child care...For more information please call Nigel and Rachel on 01904 651369. The Prophesy Course Practical teaching and exercises to get everyone moving in hearing God. Tuesdays April 14th- June 9th, 7.30pm-9.45pm, St Cuthbert's, Peasolme Green, £15. Register at [email protected] Regular events Sunday services CPC St Mark’s Clifton Moor 9.15am and 11am 11am (& 9.15am on 2nd Sunday in month) 10am Prayer meetings CPC St Mark’s 8.30am 8.30am Monday Saturday Communion service Moor Praise Youth Café JAM (younger group) JAM (older group) Jingles toddler group Hope Café CPC Clifton Moor St Mark’s St Mark’s St Mark’s CPC Clifton Green School 10.30am 7pm 3.30 - 5.30pm 5 - 7pm 6:30 - 9pm 9.15 -11am 4.30 - 6pm Wednesday 1st Sunday in month Tuesday (term time) Sunday (term time) Sunday (term time) Friday (term time) Thursday (term time) A number of cell groups take place during the week in people’s homes. For more information on any of our events talk to the service leader or contact the Parish Office. Parish Office 628552 David Casswell 655071 Daniel Roe 345746 Ron Philpott 758697 Celia Rutt 627384 Francis Nabieu 476262 Alpha course 07506-690258 Parish website (CPC/St Mark’s) Clifton Moor Church website Youth website Prayer chain CONTACTS [email protected] (open 10am - 12 noon, Mon - Thurs) [email protected] (day off: Tuesday) Twitter: @DCinUK [email protected] Twitter: @danielcroe [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.cliftonparish.org.uk www.cliftonmoor.org.uk www.onewayyouth.webeden.co.uk ring Margaret 621810 or Daniel 345746