sheffield

parish communion

st paul
wordsworth avenue

sixteenth sunday after trinity

9 october 2011

Worshipping the golden calf

Schedelsche Weltchronik or Nuremberg Chronicle 1443

new bishop of doncaster 10 Downing Street has announced that The Venerable Peter Burrows, 56, currently Archdeacon of Leeds in the Diocese of Ripon & Leeds, is to be the new Bishop of Doncaster, in the Diocese of Sheffield. Born in Derby, Peter is married to Jane and they have two grown up children, Adam and Amie. The Bishop of Sheffield, Dr Steven Croft, welcomed the appointment on behalf of his Diocese: I am absolutely delighted at Peter's appointment as Bishop of Doncaster. He brings proven commitment to mission of all kinds, rich experience of the world of education, a strong track record of encouraging vocations and building confidence and capacity in God's church and in our wider society. We look forward to welcoming both Peter and Jane to the Diocese in the new year. The Archdeacon of Doncaster, The Venerable Bob Fitzharris, said: I have known Peter for several years as a respected colleague and I am very excited for the Diocese of Sheffield at the prospect of his becoming the next Bishop of Doncaster. Peter will bring experience, wisdom and gentle humour with him, all of it under girded by a deep love of God and neighbour. He said today: I am very positive and excited by the developing diocesan vision for growth and the development of lay and ordained ministries that are able to respond to the changing demands and opportunities of our communities. I have a real passion for enabling the church, at all levels, to engage with those parts of society that we have little contact with or perhaps feel uncomfortable around. I hope that my previous experiences will make a valuable contribution to the Diocese and I look forward to getting to know the people of South and East Yorkshire and the wider diocese better over the next few months and to working with Bishop Steven. During my time in Leeds I have worked hard with colleagues at all levels of parish and diocesan life to help parishes focus on mission development, Pioneer ministries and Fresh Expressions. I am a great believer in the development of lay ministry alongside increasingly diverse models of ordained and pioneer ministry, he said. Liz Paver, Chair of the House of Laity, said: On behalf of the Laity of the Diocese may I offer a very warm welcome to the new Bishop of Doncaster. His long experience of ministry in the Northern Province, his empathy with all churchmanship and his commitment to education and lifelong learning will enable him to fully support our endeavours to grow the Kingdom of God in all our parishes. Ian Smith, Chair of House of Clergy, said: An exceptional man has emerged from the process of finding a new Bishop of Doncaster. His track record and personality will give him both credibility at all levels and win many friends in church and community. Peter said that he relaxes by doing many of the things which everyone enjoys (reading, walking etc) but he would count cooking Indian food and hospitality and motor racing amongst his favourite interests and he likes to watch the odd game of Rugby League. He also enjoys city breaks, exploring new cities and enjoying their culture and history. The Archdeacon will be consecrated as a Bishop in York Minster on 2 February and welcome services are being planned in Sheffield Cathedral (5 February) and in Doncaster Minster (11 February).

this mornings service

opening hymn

President Preacher

Ian Smith Fr Nicolas CR

Let us rejoice: Gods gift to us is peace! Here is the calm which bids our strivings cease, for Gods acceptance brings a true release:

Alleluia!
We can be strong, for now we stand by grace, held in his loving, fatherly embrace; his care remains, whatever trials we face:

We are delighted to have Fr Nicolas with us this morning. Our Harvest Appeal for Tariro raised 450, after adding back the benefit of Gift Aid.

Alleluia!
We trust in God, and shall not be dismayed, nor find our hopes of glory are betrayed, for all his splendour we shall see displayed:

prayer for africa

Alleluia!
And come what may, we never need despair God is at work through all the griefs we bear, that in the end his likeness we may share:

God bless Africa; Guard her children; Guide her leaders and give her peace, for Jesus Christs sake
TREVOR HUDDLESTON CR 1913 - 1998

Alleluia!
Deep in our hearts the love of God is found; his precious gifts of life and joy abound so let our finest songs of praise resound:

Alleluia!
Based on Romans 5:1-5
MARTIN E LECKEBUSCH b 1962
2001 Kevin Mayhew Ltd CCL Licence No 244236

Engelberg CHARLES VILLERS STANFORD 1852 - 1924

Diocesan press release

At services other than baptisms, we are no longer passing round the collection plates. Please place you offering on the plate by the door.

for gloria in excelsis

Allein Gott in der Hh sei Ehr

first reading

All glory be to God on high, and peace on earth from heaven, and Gods good will unfailingly be to all people given. We bless, we worship you, we raise for your great glory thanks and praise, O God, Almighty Father. O Lamb of God, Lord Jesus Christ, whom God the Father gave us, who for the world was sacrificed upon the cross to save us; and, as you sit at Gods right hand and we for judgment there must stand, have mercy, Lord, upon us. You only are the Holy One, who came for our salvation, and only you are Gods true Son, who was before creation. You, only, Christ, as Lord we own and, with the Spirit, you alone share in the Fathers glory.
paraphrase of Gloria in excelsis NIKOLAUS DECIUS c 1485 - after 1546 tr F BLAND TUCKER 1895 - 1984
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A reading from the book Exodus

Exodus 32:1-14 When the people of Israel saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him. Aaron said to them, Take off the gold rings that are on the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me. So all the people took off the gold rings from their ears, and brought them to Aaron. He took the gold from them, formed it in a mould, and cast an image of a calf; and they said, These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt! When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation and said, Tomorrow shall be a festival to the LORD. They rose early the next day, and offered burnt-offerings and brought sacrifices of well-being; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to revel. The LORD said to Moses, Go down at once! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have acted perversely; they have been quick to turn aside from the way that I commanded them; they have cast for themselves an image of a calf, and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it, and said, These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt! The LORD said to Moses, I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them; and of you I will make a great nation. But Moses implored the LORD his God, and said, O LORD, why does your wrath burn hot against your people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and with a mighty hand? Why should the Egyptians say, It was with evil intent that he brought them out to kill them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from your fierce wrath; change your mind and do not bring disaster on your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, how you swore to

them by your own self, saying to them, I will multiply your descendants like the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have promised I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it for ever. And the LORD changed his mind about the disaster that he planned to bring on his people. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

So he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath from consuming them. L Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord?

second reading

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians

Philippians 4:1-9 My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

psalm Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord?

Alleluia. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is gracious, for his faithfulness endures for ever. Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord or show forth all his praise? L Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord? Blessed are those who observe what is right and always do what is just. Remember me, O Lord, in the favour you bear for your people; visit me in the day of your salvation; That I may see the prosperity of your chosen and rejoice in the gladness of your people, and exult with your inheritance. We have sinned like our forebears; we have done wrong and dealt wickedly. L Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord? They made a calf at Horeb and worshipped the molten image; Thus they exchanged their glory for the image of an ox that feeds on hay. They forgot God their saviour, who had done such great things in Egypt, Wonderful deeds in the land of Ham and fearful things at the Red Sea. L Who can express the mighty acts of the Lord?

Allein Gott in der Hh sei Ehr Melody attributed to NIKOLAUS DECIUS c 1485 - after 1546

collect Grant, we beseech you, merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

gradual hymn

gospel Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you. O Lord Matthew 21:1-14 Once more Jesus spoke to the chief priests and Pharisees in parables, saying: The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet. But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, maltreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his slaves, The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet. Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe? And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen. This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ in our prayers
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offertory hymn

Like a mighty river flowing, like a flower in beauty growing, far beyond all human knowing is the perfect peace of God. Like the hills serene and even, like the coursing clouds of heaven, like the heart thats been forgiven is the perfect peace of God. Like the summer breezes playing, like the tall trees softly swaying, like the lips of silent praying is the perfect peace of God. Like the morning sun ascended, like the scents of evening blended, like a friendship never ended, is the perfect peace of God. Like the azure ocean swelling, like the jewel all-excelling, far beyond our human telling is the perfect peace of God.
MICHAEL PERRY 1942 - 1996
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church and community

God is longing to forgive the sins we cannot face. In his love we all may live, O perfect work of grace!
Upon his holy mountain a banquet he prepares, removes all bitter poison and life eternal shares Those chosen and invited disdainfully decline, so to the poor and humble goes out the call divine. And O what peace eternal, in grace, he offers still: through prayer and supplication, our needs he will fulfil!
MICHAEL FORSTER b 1946

Karl Ley in Afghanistan Archdeacon Peter Burrows Tariro project Archbishop Rowan Williams in Zimbabwe
among those who are unwell

Beverley Cross Douglas Doherty Grace Hendy Madge Hinchliffe Joyce Hodges Janeke Hoek Matthew Jennings Kenneth Leech Joan Mullins Roger Peacock Beaty Poyntz Jean Richmond

Priest

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Royal Oak English traditional melody adapted by MARTIN SHAW 1875 - 1958

among those who have died

Old Yeavering NOL TREDINNICK b 1949

Derrick Ellis Carole Spurr

May they rest in peace and rise in glory

sick Grace Hendy Joyce Hodges Faye King is in Sevenfields, Ben Lane, Wisewood. remains on Brearley 1 at NGH is in Norwood Grange Nursing Home

during the giving of communion

final hymn

words and music

before the service

We come as guests invited when Jesus bids us dine, His friends on earth united to share the bread and wine; the bread of life is broken, the wine is freely poured for us, in solemn token of Christ our dying Lord. We eat and drink, receiving from Christ the grace we need, and in our hearts believing on Him by faith we feed; with wonder and thanksgiving for love that knows no end, we find in Jesus living our ever-present friend. One bread is ours for sharing, one single fruitful vine, our fellowship declaring renewed in bread and wine renewed, sustained and given by token, sign and word, the pledge and seal of heaven, the love of Christ our Lord.
TIMOTHY DUDLEY-SMITH b 1926
Timothy Dudley-Smith CCL Licence No 244236

As sons of the day and daughters of light, no longer we sleep like creatures of night: for Jesus has died that with him we may live; by all he has given we learn how to give. One body in Christ, let all play their part: the lazy be warned, the timid take heart; let those who are hurt never pay back with wrong, but serve one another: together be strong. Be constant in prayer, at all times rejoice, in all things give thanks let God hear your voice! alive to his Spirit, alert to his word, test all things, and hold to what pleases the Lord. May God who first called, gave peace and made whole, preserve us from fault in body and soul: our Lord Jesus Christ keep us firm in his grace until at his coming we meet face to face.
CHRISTOPHER IDLE b 1938 1975 1982 Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns CCL Licence No 244236 Laudate Dominum (Gauntlett) H J GAUNTLETT 1805 - 1876

Partita
after the service

JOHANN PACHELBEL

1653 - 1706

Herzlich tut mich verlangen

Passacaglia in d minor DIETRICH BUXTEHUDE 1637 - 1707 The Shona word Tariro means Hope in English. Tariro Hope for Youth in Zimbabwe is a new UK charity, but it is growing extremely fast. Tariro focuses its work on teenage and young orphans. How does Tariro help young people in Zimbabwe? Tariro funds and run its own House for teenagers and

quiz night next saturday Quiz Night and Pea and Pie Supper at St Leonards. next Saturday 7.00 - 10.00 4 / 2 child bring your own alcohol auction 22 october If you have money you could attend the auction at Mirfield College Saturday 22 October at 2.00 many lots. More information from David Rennison hall 26 october We are holding a coffee morning to show off the refurbished hall on Wednesday 26 October at 10.30 and to invite all who have helped fund its transformation and to say thank you to them. Please come along to see the renovated hall and invite friends and neighbours. I hope we can celebrate the transformation. Please think about baking cakes or biscuits to help make the morning go well. barn dance 28 october Pauls Praise Barn Dance Friday 28 October in the Hall 6.30 start with live caller for the dancing, and burgers and buns for tea. Book via Sue Orr or Roy Hodges 3 adults and 1 children. PCC change of date 3 november The PCC will now meet on Thursday 3 November at 7.30. It is very important all members try to attend as the Area Dean will be talking about continuity at St Pauls when Ian goes.

Herzlich tut mich verlangen Traditional secular melody in H L HASSLER 's Musicalisches Lustgarten 1601 harmonised by J S BACH 1685 - 1750

after the service Refreshments in the Church Hall.

post communion prayer Father of light, in whom is no change or shadow of turning, you give us every good and perfect gift and have brought us to birth by your word of truth: may we be a living sign of that kingdom where your whole creation will be made perfect in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

young orphans in Harare, the capital. Tariro House was opened in August 2009. Carl Melville lived at the house during its setting up stage in 2009. Fr Nicolas Stebbing dedicated and blessed the House on 29 August. The House is now a home to 14 teenagers from different backgrounds. Some have been abused and have extremely sad and moving stories to tell. Others have been homeless or short of money to buy food and go to school. Tariro House not only provides a safe home but also vocational training in various projects, such as chickens and metal work, in order to give the young people the skills they need for the future. Tariro Community Groups are situated around the country. Currently we have three groups Penhalonga, Chipinge and Tongogara. They consist of young people who live with extended families, grand parents or relatives. We work with those in the community who really need a helping hand those short of food, those in trouble or homeless. Our biggest group is at St

Augustines, Penhalonga where two nuns oversee the running of the group helping with homework, singing and providing basic vocational projects such as sewing and knitting. For many of the orphans and young people, this is the first time they have ever been part of a youth group or family orientated environment. We have seen some amazing developments. The growth of these groups rapidly since 2009 also confirms a need in Zimbabwe. Tariro also supports various Churches and leaders in their work with young people around Zimbabwe. Although the Church is often faced with persecution from the government, they try to care for their young and needy children. Tariro assists over 70 young people in Zimbabwe, helping with everything from family life, vocational training, housing and shelter, food, clothing, school uniforms, homework and school work, health and so much more! Tariro works with individuals on a one to one basis. The children know us and we know them.

the cross at yew lane Forthcoming events 31 October 2.00 - 4.00 16 November 7.30 - 8.15

Quiet afternoon Prayer for healing

glee by gum 4 november Concert of songs from the musicals by the scratch choir formed at Southey, and other choirs in the area, at Philadelphia Campus, Gilpin Street. Doors 6.00, performance 6.30. Tickets 3 via Ian. peace and craft fair 12 november Saturday 12 November Sheffield Town Hall 10.30 - 4.00 food, entertainment and gifts. Free. meet the author! 1 december A chance to meet Graham Shepherd, Steve Bush and David Blunkett all local authors sharing experiences of growing up in the 50-60s in Sheffield. The film Sheffield City on the Move will also be shown. Thursday 1 December 7.00 at the new Library Learning Centre. Booking essential, tickets 6.50 and 5.50 at the library. the saints alive 2 december Saints Alive! Puppet team with magician Stephen Macbeth at the Montgomery Theatre 7.00 on Friday 2 December Adults 5; children 2 Tickets
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We are a new UK based charity that raises money to help needy young people in Zimbabwe. We do this by: providing a house for homeless teenagers in Harare; supporting those who cannot afford to go school by paying their fees and meeting their basic needs; starting small income generating projects among those who have left school to give them a purpose in life; encouraging them to sing; we have made a wonderful CD Nobodys Child.

used clothes If you have clothes of any condition please bring them to church or the hall. They can be used for a jumble sale or bagged up and sold as rags for our own funds. whirlow events The new programme of events at Whirlow Christian Spirituality Centre is available at the back of church. Amanda is a regular attender at these events and can tell you how good they are. Golden Calf

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