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| | Messy Church. Who said Church should be boring? St Giles Church is to be recognised as a church for families who want to meet Jesus, belong to their local church and bring up their children as Christians but can't cope with traditional Sunday morning church services. Who said Church had to be boring? It's a once-a-month time of creativity, cooking, worship and eating together. We will Launch Messy Church 24th September, and every 4th Wednesday of the Month. Be there, at St Giles Church Hall. 3:30 – 6pm. |
| | Back to Church Sunday. We pray that people who have attended church before but no longer do so, will be personally invited to attend St Giles or St Matthew’s. Everyone is welcome, we hope a personal invite will encourage you to come back to Church and join us on 28th September 2008. We shall celebrate with a Joint Songs of Praise with the Killamarsh Silver Band at 7:30. |
| | Harvest Cebrations. Home Baking, Garden Produce and Crafts. Entertainment and a “Pie & Peas” supper are planned for Saturday 4th October. A Home Produce evening with Judging event. Ending with a fun auction of the produce to help raise funds.. Bring along your prize produce and handicrafts for display 3pn - 4pm. Entertainment and Bar available at St Giles Church Hall, Sheepcote Road, Killamarsh. The Evening starts at 7pm. Tickets are £5.00 from Chris & Janet on 0114 2476504 or Revs Guest 0114 2472769. |
| | Harvest Festival Services. St Giles will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday 5th October at the 10am Service. Children from the Local Primary Schools are invited to create a masterpiece to help celebrate this year’s harvest. Details yet to be confirmed. |
| | Concert. Entertainment by The Aston Male Voice Choir. 22nd November 2008. Further details yet to be confirmed. |
| | Christmas Dinner. A get-together at the Sitwell Arms for dinner and a speaker (Hopefully Michael Mitten). 22nd November 2008. Further. Just a few places left |
| | Holy Land. Revd. Helen and Revd. Michael are leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November 2009. It is hoped that as many people as possible, from our parishes, will be able to join them on this once in a life time opportunity. For more information see either Revd. Helen or Revd. Mick. |
| | Flower Arranging Workshops. Christine Beach will be holding Flower arranging workshops in the Church at 6pm one evening every month prior to the first Sunday Service. The next is September 4th - 6pm. Flowers have been donated by Sainsburys at Cristal peaks. |
| | Church Outing. The trip to BEAMISH is on the 6th September, please hurry to book your tickets for this very popular event. |
| | Open Day. St Matthew's 13th September. The Church willbe open all day for quiet prayer and reflection. Reverend Michael Guest will be available during the day for those who require pastoral guidance. |
 | Bell Rope Appeal. The Bell ropes at St. Giles Church are wearing thin and it is imperative that we look to replacing them if we wish to continue hearing the bells rung at weddings and special services. £600 is needed for six new ropes. Please give generously. |
 | 3C's Cafe. The Cafe AROMA has moved to the Methodist Church on Sheffield Road and with the move comes a new name 3C’s Café representing our mission statement to be Christ in Church and Community. Our thanks go to our Methodist brothers and sisters in Christ for generously allowing us to use their premises. |
| | Ride & Stride. The Churches and Chapels preservation trust fund raiser is passing via St Matthew's Church on 13th September. Anyone wishing to join in the Stride & Ride or help with refreshments on the day, contact Rev Michael Guest. |
| | Church outing to Beamish is to take place on September the 6th. Price £23 including entry per adult and £12 per child under 16yrs. Please hurry and book your ticket as this trip is proving to be very popular. |
 | FREE BUS - To St Giles Church, Killamarsh will be on the following Sundays:- Transport is still available if pre-booked at the vicarage - All you have to do is ring - Revd Helen on 0114-2482769 - who will be happy to book you a seat on the wheelchair /pushchair friendly bus.
Don’t delay-ring today -- You will receive a warm welcome at St Giles |
 | CCD Course
Mrs Christine Beach, our worship leader, has now begun the diocesan CCD Course and your support and prayers will be much appreciated as Chris takes on this extended course of theological study.
For more information on the CCD Course contact Revd. Helen |
 | 3 C's Cafe
Revd. Helen and Revd. Michael together with members of our churches will be in the 3C's Cafe each Friday from 9.00 am.-noon so please drop in for a chat and a cup of Fair Trade coffee or tea. Everyone is welcome and we will always be pleased to see you. (Methodist Hall, Sheffield Road). |
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 | Love in a Box Launch for 2008 - 14th September. We have been supporting the Samaritans Purse, Operation Christmas Child. Also known a "Love in a Box". We asked you to fill a shoe box with gifts and love. Operation Christmas Child sends a message of hope to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. In 2007 we collected more than 140 shoe boxes full of love and gifts. Thankyou to you all. An acknowledgement from the Samaritans Purse organisation is on show at the back of the church. |
| | Priest in Charge Rev. Helen Guest 01142482769
Associate Priest Rev. Michael Guest 01142482769
Reader Mr. John Hall 01142484531
Worship Leader Mrs. Christine Beach 01142480656 |
| Church Warden St. Giles Mr. Chris Lambley 0114 2476504
Church Warden St. Giles Mrs. Margaret Hall 01142484531
Church Warden St. Matthews Ms. Anne Joule 01246433497
Church Warden St. Matthews Mrs. Betty Cordy 01246432671 Hire of Church Hall. Rev. Michael Guest 0114 2482769
Web Site Editor Mr Chris Lambley 01142476504 |