Our worship has been prepared by Local Preachers from the Sheffield District. The Preacher is Bob Bartindale Ministry Development Officer for Worship and Local Preachers in the Connexional Team. You can download a copy of a transcript of the service here This recording was made before Prince Philip died, here is a prayer which we would have included if we were meeting face to face: Lord God We give thanks for the long life of Prince Philip, for all that he has contributed to our nation and beyond, and for his support of our Queen. We pray that he will be at rest trusting in the grace of God. We remember before you Her Majesty the Queen and her family praying that they will know your comfort and strength in the days to come. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Prepared by The President and Vice-President of the Conference
Our service for Easter Day has been prepared and led by members of the Circuit Staff and is an opportunity to enter into the experience of that first holy week and the mystery of Easter Day.
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A big thank you to those who recorded ‘Now the green blade rises’ for inclusion in this service.
Thanks too to those who have sent photos of the crosses and wreaths, with symbols. Some of the images are included in the service as well as pictures of the cross covered in ribbons for display outside The Grove today and the cascade of flowers made to decorate the outside of Whitwell Methodist Church.
It is good to welcome The Rev’d Gill Newton, Chair of the Sheffield Methodist District, as our preacher today. Service led by Rev’d Julie Coates Thanks to Heather, Hilary and Roy for reading the story of the Prodigal Son
Jen leads us in the second in a series of two services on the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Thanks to Nicola, Judy and Felicity for taking part in this service and to Phil for producing the recording.
Thanks to Jen, Janet and John for leading today’s act of worship and helping us to explore together what it means to be human. It’s good to have the hymn ‘O love that wilt not let me go’ contributed by Joy and Ruth. Thanks to Phil for editing this service.
Today’s Service has been prepared for the first Sunday in Lent and focuses upon Genesis 9 and Mark 1. Thanks to Julie, Judith, Margaret, Annette and Simon for taking part. You can download a written copy of the address here.
Today’s Service is on the theme of ‘love’ focusing on the words from 1 Corinthians 13. It has been prepared by members of The Crossing. Thanks to Bob, Jean, Jacky, Griff, Christine, Iris and Annette for their ideas and contributions.
