Church Weekend Away, 1-3rd May Tue 19.45-21.45 Central Growth Groups Wed 15.00-16.30 20.00-21.30 Smalltalk (bumps to babies group) Church Prayer Meeting Thu 10.00-11.30 19.00-21.30 Sticky Fingers (baby and toddler group) International Bible Study Fri 19.00-20.00 Men’s Football Sun 16.00-17.30 Sunday Service 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 The church weekend away this year will be on 1-3rd May this year. It will be a good time getting to know the church family better and learning together. Bookings are open—you can book today in person with James Bird, or fill in the online form at www.endcliffechurch.co.uk/ cwa. If you have any questions speak to Tom Brown. Upcoming Events As we try to share the good news of Jesus with our friends, family, and those in this community these might be helpful. Flyers are available today for some of these events.  Ladies Easter Craft Evening—Thursday 26th March—A sociable evening making crafts, with snacks and a Christian message.  Easter Family Fun Morning—Saturday 4th April—An Easter themed morning with games, craft, egg hunt, bouncy castle and puppet show.  Christianity Explored—This course will run after Easter for those wanting to explore the Christian faith. Easter Services Christ Church Endcliffe, Wallclimber, Huntingtower Road, Sheffield, S11 7GR www.endcliffechurch.co.uk [email protected] 07968980554 Charlotte Gardner Trainee 07913208891 Ed Pennington Senior Minister 07743942931 [email protected] As well as our Easter Sunday 4pm service, there will be… Maundy Thursday Agape Meal - 7pm Thurs 2 Apr—a meal with communion together with St Augustine’s and St Gabriel’s. Good Friday—10am All-age Service. Matthew Lawes Assistant Minister 07964096501 matthew@ endcliffechurch.co.uk charlotte@ endcliffechurch.co.uk Sammy Salter Trainee 07514064446 sammy@ endcliffechurch.co.uk Sophie Bryant Trainee 07875855909 sophie@ endcliffechurch.co.uk James Conway-Smith, Thursday Nathanael Turner, Saturday SUNDAY 22 MARCH │ 2015 Welcome to Christ Church Endcliffe today, especially if this is your first time with us. During the service we hear God speak to us through the Bible, think how what we learn applies to everyday life, and encourage each other through singing and prayer. You are welcome to join in with as much as you want to. At the end of the service we have a meal together in the hall. Please do join us— there’s always plenty to go round. Afterwards in term time is the Training Field for students. Children are an important part of our church family, and if you have children with you today, then be assured that we are used to noise(!). Part way through the service the children aged 0-11 head out for their groups, and crèches. For more information about these please just ask someone. SERVICE OUTLINE Song lyrics appear on the screen. Paper copies are available from the table in the entrance lobby. WELCOME 1 CORINTHIANS 15:20-34 CENTRAL GROWTH GROUPS SERMON NOTES During March, we are doing Growth Groups differently. We will have central meetings on both Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Ed Pennington SONGS Come people of the risen king Stand firm because of the resurrection! (20-28) [Time of confession] At these we will cover topics that relate to our regular Sunday teaching from 1 Corinthians, or that we wouldn’t normally get to address. Man of sorrows, Lamb of God Because we will be raised UPDATE FROM ED & KATIE Our mission partners in Central Asia CHILDREN’S ITEM SONG 3&4th March—The work of the Spirit 10&11th March—Gender roles in the church Charlotte Gardner Wed18th March—Church Family Prayer Meeting God sits in the highest place 5-11s leave for children’s church in the scout hut (they will be brought back to the hall after the service). There are also separate crèches / groups for 0-4s in the hall. BIBLE READING 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 (p.1156, Chinese Bibles p.928) 24&25th March—General Election Special Because God will rule We start at 7:45pm and finish at 9.30pm. Hannah Dent At each session there will be a mix of teaching from the front, group discussion and feedback, question and answer time, and prayer. SERMON Sermon notes in simple English are available on the welcome desk for those with English as a foreign language. Stand firm through struggles (30-32) SONGS Christ is risen, is risen indeed My soul finds rest PRAYERS SONG Here is the plan: We hope these will still be valuable times as growth groups so we will not mix people up. It will be best if you come on the day you normally meet, though it’s fine if you have to come on the other day and join a different group. Jo Yianni Amazing Grace CLOSING PRAYER Please join us for a meal in the church hall. Stand firm against sin (33-34)  FAMILY TABLE TALK Here is a question for parents and children to discuss over a meal time one day… How does knowing about Jesus’ resurrection help a Christian who is having a hard time?