Information for the Toy Service December 7th      From June

The Toy Service is an annual service at Underbank Chapel at the beginning of the Christmas Season. It is an Advent service with a focus on Gifts and Giving. Those who can, please bring gifts of either money or new toys as follows:

Money raised will be sent to Sheffield’s Family Action (a new name for the Family Welfare Association). Last year money raised was spent in several different ways to directly support Sheffield children. Here is just one quotation from the letter we received, ‘At Christmas we gave all of the families that we support £10 for each child; the money helped to contribute to their costs for Christmas Dinner and presents for the children’. 

If you prefer to write a cheque, it is payable to ‘Family Action’.  

Toys presents of new toys will be given to the Women’s Conversation Clubs in Sheffield. These Conversation Clubs are for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Last year they were very pleased with our gifts of new toys- and they are pleased to hear we plan to send some again, this year! The children are mostly from babies up to age 10 or 12 years.

Child Dedication Ceremony

Our best wishes to Freddie David Milner, who was welcomed, named and blessed on Saturday November 15th at Underbank Chapel. Good wishes to Naomi, David and Luca and all the family.

Deaths

With regret we record the deaths of…..Bessie Marsden, age 92, who died on 17th October.  Rev Ernest Baker conducted the funeral on October 27th at Grenoside Crematorium.   Eric Vickers, age 77, who died on 29th October. Rev June Pettitt conducted the funeral on November 7th at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium.  Sheila Turner, age 79, who died on November 1st. Rev June Pettitt conducted the funeral on November 10th at Grenoside Crematorium.  Nancy Adams.  We were sad to learn of the unexpected death of Nancy on November 15th. Nancy had helped us at the Christmas Fayre over a number of years.  We remember her with love.

…..and we would like to offer our sympathy to all their family and friends.

Christmas Fayre (held on  8th November)

Your browser may not support display of this image.Your browser may not support display of this image.This annual fund-raising event appears to have had a particularly pleasant atmosphere this year – a steady flow of shoppers, plenty of seasonal gifts, excellent refreshments, bargains and books for the browsers, and a very patient and friendly Father Christmas for the many children to visit.  We could not achieve this without the help of many friends, both young and old.  We know what hard work it was and are extremely grateful to everyone of you and to the scores of people who donated through monetary gifts as well as goods.  You will be pleased to hear that our final total was £6,350 (including £3,212 on the actual day).

Your browser may not support display of this image.Ladies’ Group

We spent a pleasant afternoon at our November meeting – reading funny poems and reminiscing about holidays, which caused happy laughter.  Our meeting on December 10th is our Christmas Lunch at the Plough, Bradfield.  Lunch is booked for 1.00 pm.

Edie.

Can you help us?

The stone caps from the gate posts at either side of the entrance to Underbank Chapel grounds were stolen about three weeks ago.  Please tell any chapel member or the police (who have been notified) if you know anything about this theft.    Thank you.

 

Reflection

You never know what you can do until you try.

Carol Sing

Your browser may not support display of this image.We are happy to announce Jean Helliwell and Ilse Vickers will be supplying the refreshments at the Carol Sing on 3rd  December in lieu of a coffee morning.

Carol Service at Upper Chapel

On Sunday 14th December at 7.00 pm, Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, there will be a Carol Service with Stannington Band to accompany the traditional carols.  All are welcome.  Do take the opportunity to visit this beautiful chapel in the heart of the city.

Christmas Post Box 

As usual the post box will be available for receiving cards which are intended as greeting for the whole congregation.  In the past, some cards addressed to individuals have remained unclaimed until after Christmas.  The box will be on display from Sunday November 30th and will be emptied each Sunday during December.