Current News
St Michael le Belfrey
News week beginning 5th September 2010
The Parish Centre, 11/12 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH
01904 624190 http://www.stmichaelsyork.org/
WELCOME TO ST MICHAEL'S If you are new to the church and intend to come regularly, please complete one of the Response Sheets which you will find in the pews and give it in at the door or put it into the offering. We will then contact you.
SERVICES SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
9.00 am Morning Worship - Youth and Children's Sunday
Reading : 1 Corinthians 12: 12 - 31
Leader : Matthew Porter
Preacher : Tom Clark
11.00 am Family Service - Youth and Children's Sunday
Reading: tbc
Leader: Kate Denney
Preacher: Kate Denney
3.45 - G2 at Burnholme Community College
7.00 pm Evening Worship - Youth and Children's Sunday
Reading : tbc
Leader: Chris Lee and Mike McKinstry
Preacher : James Simister
7.30 pm - Visions Holy Communion at St Cuthbert's Church, Peasholme Green
Wednesday Lunchtime Services: "Faith in The City" at 12.30pm - in church, followed by lunch in the Belfrey Hall. For full details of events and more dates for your diaries, please refer to the web diary www.stmichaelsyork.org/diary
Email circulation list have you given us your email address? We have a list we use for prayer requests, information, requests for help etc. This notice sheet is emailed out each week to everyone on the list. If you are not on the list and would like to be added, please email
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DIARY NEXT WEEK (full details at www.stmichaelsyork.org/diary)
Monday 6 September
Monday Music - various church venues 19:15 - 21:30
Churchwardens and Clergy Meeting - 19:30 - 21:30
Tuesday 7 September
Dynamic Prayer 07:00 - 08:00 in Church
Staff Induction Morning 09:00 - 13:00 in Church
Tuesday Lunchtime Prayers 13:00- 14:00 in Church
Staff Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 in Belfrey Hall
Youth Leader Training 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 8 September
Morning Prayer 09:00 - 09:30 in Church
Cell Steering Group 12:30 - 14:30 in Upper Room, Belfrey Hall
Lunchtime Service 12.30 in Church, followed by lunch in the Belfrey Hall at 13:00
St. Michael's Football Training 18.00 at York St John Astroturf (please contact Dan Baldwin 07796 931 634 for more information)
Conversations - (Prayer Meeting at 6.30 pm) - 19:30 - 20:30 at the Vodka Revolutions Bar on Coney Street
Thursday 9 September
Morning Prayer 09:00 - 09:30 in Church
City Centre Cell 19:00 - 22:00 Parish Centre Lounge
International Cell 19:30 - 21:30 Upper Room Belfrey Hall
Friday 10 September
Morning Prayer 09:00 - 09:30 in Church
Rainbow Club 10:00 - 12:00 in the Belfrey Halll
Wedding Rehearsal 16:00 - 17:00 in Church
Wedding Rehearsal 17:00 - 18:00 in Church
Saturday 11 September
Wedding in Church 12:30
Wedding in Church 15:30
SERVICES SUNDAY12 SEPTEMBER
9.00 am Morning Worship - Holy Communion - The Great Commission
Reading : tbc
Leader : Matthew Porter
Preacher : Guest Speaker: Stephen Dinsmore
10 - 11.00 am Children's Cell Groups in the Parish Centre Lounge
11.00 am Family Service - Vision for All-Age Worship
Reading - tbc
Leader: Nicola Bray
Preacher : Simon Biddlestone
3.45pm G2 at Burnholme Community College
7.00 pm Evening Worship - The Need for World Mission
Reading : tbc
Leader : Al Rycroft
Preacher : Guest Speaker : Stephen Dinsmore
7.30pm Visions 'Transcendence' in York Minster
Wednesday Lunchtime Services: "Faith in The City" at 12.30pm - in church, followed by a light lunch in the Belfrey Hall.
Prayer Ministry available next to the organ after all our services.
Mobile Phones Please remember to switch yours off.
Valuables Regretfully, we must advise you to keep these with you at all times.
Response Sheets are in the pews each week. Please use these if you are new to the church and would like to be linked in or if you are a regular member of the church and have a question, comment or testimony for us. Please hand them in at the door or put into the offering. You can download a copy of the sheet here: Response Sheet Download
For the hard of hearing We have an infrared hearing assistance system installed. If you wish to use this you will need a receiver. Speak to a member of the welcome team for more information.
Wheelchair access. There is a pew in the centre area of the church. Please ask one of the Wardens to help you.
FOR YOUR ATTENTION THIS WEEK
Please note that weekday morning prayer in St Michael's resumes on Wednesday 8 September
New This Week! Next Sunday, 12th September, Stephen Dinsmore - the National Director of SOMA UK - will be coming to speak at the 9am and 7pm congregations. St Michael's is developing their link with SOMA UK and Stephen will be coming to share about mission and SOMA's vision. SOMA is the overseas arm of the Church of England's Renewal Ministry. It works for the transformation of individuals and churches by sending and receiving teams worldwide on short-term mission."
Matthew Porter's Church Shape Talks. You have a chance to catch up with, or listen again, to all 9 of Matthew's 'Church Shape' sermons on Worship, Discipleship and Outreach. They are online at www.stmichaelsyork.org or you can buy them on CD. Just drop into the Parish Centre or email:
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to get your copy for £2.50. Limited copies are available in the Narthex today.
CHURCH SHAPE CONFERENCE The conference which was planned for 6 November (and which Matthew refers to in the talks above) has been postponed until the Spring when it will be a major conference to launch our new vision for the church. It will be a really important day for us all as a church and we will get the date to you as soon as possible.
NEW DAVID WATSON BOOK Jehova Rapha: God Who Heals. In this second book of the series, compiled from over 20 years of preaching, David Watson show us how healing is both a sign of God's power among us and of his kingdom here on earth. He gives practical, biblical teaching on healing as well as personal testimony to a God wo heals, but not always in the ways we ask. The book is avaialable from the church bookstall or on line here.
New This Week! MISSION PROMOTION The work that St Michael's supports at Dayspring Elementary School in Jinja, Uganda now has a fantastic website and you will be amazed when you read the story of how this work began with George and Stella Muzaale, and how this ministry is growing today. Can we encourage you to check it out for yourself! The website is: www.dayspringeducentreug.org
Finance : To see how St Michael's is doing financially at the moment please click here.
Used Cartridges Thank you to everyone who put ink cartridges in the box in church. We have already raised around £100 for St Michael's by having them recycled. Do continue to keep the box at the back of the church full.
SOCIAL ACTION
If you need to get in touch with the Social Action department, either email
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or drop by the office and leave a message.
In these times of financial hardship...
How many times have you read that this month? Or this year? The Archbishop of York has launched a website for people to donate directly to the poorest in our region, entitled Acts 4:35: http://www.acts435.co.uk/. This is also an important time to be giving through Besom, in time, skills and household items. And a local group is being set up to campaign against the government's cuts and privatisation that are threatening to leave thousands unable to support themselves, called Right to Work. Please pray for and where possible, commit to, any or all of these initiatives; they are needed now more than ever.
PRAYER
New This Week! Please pray for Dave Roberts. He is a former churchwarden of St Michael's, now living in Wigginton. He is expecting to go into hospital in early September for major surgery for a longstanding condition.
RICHARD LAW'S SISTER Please pray for Richard's sister, Brigid, who has had a hysterectomy this week. Pray for a successful operation without complications and good recovery and for Richard and Betty as they seek to care for her at this time.
New This Week! Prayer4Work Lunch Do you sometimes feel like you are the only Christian in your place of work? Would you like to meet to pray with other people about your work or colleagues? I work in the Clifton Moor area and a small group if us meet once a week to pray. We meet on Tuesdays 12.30 till 13.30. If you are interested or would like to help please contact Simon Foster
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or 07906028412 (evenings and weekends only please)
Clare Hatton (an ex-homeless friend to many here) now has a new home in a community and would value your continued prayers for her as she makes her new life there and settles in. If you would like to send her a note of support for her new journey, you could send it care of Holy Rood House, 10 Sowerby Road, Thirsk YO7 1HX. She is very grateful for all the support both financially and in prayer and friendship from this church. Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Christine Sharpe. The consultant phoned to say her tests after the operation show the cancer has spread into the surrounding muscle. She now has to wait and see a specialist to decide on the next treatment. Please pray that God will be very near to her at this time.
Prayers are now available round the clock on the church website. To find out more information click: 'What we do'; 'Prayer and ministry': 'Prayer room'.
Prayer Group A group of us have been praying before the 7.00pm service in the balcony from 6.00 - 6.50pm. It is a really special time but it would be good if a few more people could join the rota. If you think that this might be you, please contact Frances Harding at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details. Many thanks.
Helen Pinhey (nee Rudge) Please continue to pray for Helen who is about to start her second chemotherapy for breast cancer. Pray that the treatment will go well and that she will cope with the side effects.
CHRISTMAS! Dont groan.... We are getting ready for Christmas and we need your help. Again this year we are looking to put on a number of events that reach out to shoppers and tourists visiting the city. We are holding an Alternative Christmas event on Saturday 20 November (more details to follow soon) as well as two Christmas Cafes, one to run during St Nicholas Fayre on 27 November and one on 11 December. As always, these events are only successful because of the many volunteers who give up thier time to make them happen. Could you give up 3 hours or half a day of your timeon any of these dates to help us? Would you be willing to bake some cakes for the Christmas cafes? If you can offer any help at all please do contact Olivia Seymour on
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or 01759 372671.
New This Week! New Wine Training Day, St John’s College, Durham, Saturday 23 October, 9.15 to 4.30pm. Developing a Healing and Pastoral Prayer Ministry in your Church - Led by Francis and Elaine Wainaina. This is a training day offering high-quality input together with practical exercises and opportunities for questions. The aim of the day is to encourage people to minister healing and develop a pastoral prayer ministry for the local church. It is suitable for the ‘novice’ and for someone who is looking for a refresher. Francis and Elaine come originally from Kenya and are based in Harrogate where Francis has been Vicar of Starbeck since 2001. The fee for each delegate is £12 and includes a copy of John Coles’ booklet, ‘Developing a Healing Ministry’. Coffee and tea are provided, but delegates will need to provide their own lunch. To book a place on the course, please contact Theresa Phillips on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or write to Theresa Phillips, c/o Cranmer Hall, St John’s College, 3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ.
New This Week! Advanced notice! The Men's Weekend 2011 will be held Friday 11 to Sunday 13 February 2011 at the Jonas Centre in the Dales. More information and booking forms available soon but please do get the date into your diary.
New This Week! Would you like to be a Street Angel? New applications are now being sought for those who would like to volunteer to be a street angel. Application and training details are available at the Street Angel York's web site - see http://www.streetangelsyork.com/
HELP for HEROES Support for our Wounded Anna Gould is doing the "Paras' 10 Running Race" on 12th September at Catterick in aid of the charity "Help for Heroes". If anyone would like to sponsor her please go to www.justgiving.com/FaceFaw4PCompanyRaceHelpForHeroes to donate and we'd be most grateful. It's a 10 mile race on very rough terrain. The charity supports our soldiers wounded in war. See www.helpforheroes.org.uk for more details. Anna and her team are hoping to raise well into four figures for the charity.
RAF Battle of Britain Parade Sunday 19th September In order for this to take place, Duncombe Place will be closed to traffic in the morning. Parking will also be suspended from the evening before, until after the parade. Therefore, suspension of parking will include Duncombe Place and Blake Street from 6pm on Saturday 18th September to 1pm on Sunday 19th September - Duncombe Place will be closed to traffic from 8am to 1pm on Sunday. The parade, which will see RAF Linton on Ouse exercise their Freedom of the City, will be followed by their annual Battle of Britain commemorative service in York Minster, which this year marks the 70th anniversary.
There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Ian Smith on Saturday 16 October 2010 at St Oswald's Church, Fulford. All friends are welcome to attend.
Through the Bible in a Year Daily reading plan & daily group discussion on this link here. When we reach the end we'll start over again next year by continuing the same threads we've contributed to this year (so that we're building on previous contributions). Of course you can contribute to past days as well (they'll show up as "new" contributions to forum members). If you're interested you can download Reading plan in the "Info" section & contribute each day in the "discussion" section. Where it says "Login" or "Register", you have to go through registration if you want to join.
New This Week! Volunteers needed for Walking in Others' Shoes Conference Manor School 25th September. Volunteers are needed to make and serve coffee and to man either the morning or afternoon session of the crèche at this event. If you can help then please contact Olivia Seymour on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01759 372671
Outer Hebrides A few weeks left in 2010 and also taking bookings for 2011 for a lovely 3 bed cottage (sleeps 6 or more) available to rent all year. Take a look at http://www.cottageguide.co.uk/8745/ or here or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thornton le Dale, North Yorks Moors: 2 bed cottage and wildlife gardens within walking distance of village, sleeps 4 available to rent all year. Have a look at www.thorntonledaleholidaycottage.co.uk or contact
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or 07816 317199.
HELP NEEDED
Volunteers needed We love it when people offer to get involved in helping us run services at St Michael's. Particularly we're short of volunteers to operate the projection system at the 7pm service. It's a fairly important role, but isn't complicated. If you're interested, please contact
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Roger and Ursula have an old caravan (which they use for New Wine). They are looking for somewhere to store it as they have to move it from the farm where it has been stored. It was vandalised in Leeman Road last time it was stored there. Can you help them? 01904 654214
For sale, giveaways, accommodation, jobs, practical services etc - if you have an advertisement here which is no longer needed, please remember to let us know!
Disclaimer - Please note that we are happy to advertise the services of church members here but we can't vouch for the standard of the work provided!
JOBS WANTED/OFFERED
Gary Sykes is looking for a full-time job as a tourist guide or a part-time job (preferably 3 days a week) as a sales assistant, store packer, gardener, porter, security, night watch or similar. He is very communicative and makes easy contact with people, so tourism and sales are ideal for him. Please call him in the evening on 07923528028 or 07766715503. CV available by email from
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Youth Worker Post available at Beverley Community Church. Please download Beverley Community Church Youth Worker Post for information along with Person Specification and Youth Work Application Form
FOR SALE
Our CD "The Vinyl Years" is now on sale. The cost is £10 for 20 tracks, plus a bonus one. Please buy it from the bookstall. All proceeds will go to the Impact Project (Church re-ordering and west end restoration). You can also purchase the CD on line. Click here
FOR SALE Blue Peugeot 106 1.1 Independence. 2002, very low mileage (36,000). One former owner. Full service history. Tax Feb 2011. £1,2000. Please call Stephen on 07939 466 533.
ACCOMMODATION
New This Week! Two furnished, single rooms for rent in 3 bedroom houseshare near hospital and York St John. £240 pcm not including bills. Available immediately - we are looking for Christian females aged 20-30. Please text Sophie on 07866 653 638.
Room to let in Fulford (YO10 4LZ). Use of large kitchen and other common areas. The room is 3m by 3.1m and contains : double bed, wardrobe, set of drawers, bedside drawers, desk and chair. Price is £335 pcm including ALL bills (including internet access). If interested, contact Wayne Golder 07753 829 624 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wanted home to rent. A young Christian Family (husband and wife and 20-month old son) are looking for an apartment or home to rent beginning around the start of September of this year. The wife will be pursuing Pd.D studies at the University of York, so a place that is walkable or a short bus ride would be wonderful - though we would love to hear of any opportunities! We are moving from the Boston area in America, and feel God calling us towards this step as Jennifer will be researching sex trafficking and how to stop it. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Needing a Room? Looking to be part of a community? Rooms are now available in a large house in a fantastic city centre location overlooking the river. Four bedrooms in total, plus communal rooms. This will be of special interest to anyone looking to belong to a small community which seeks to be mutually supportive through developing a shared life of prayer and common values. Could suit those engaged in church projects or working in the city with a desire to connect faith and work. For more information contact Chris Cullwick 07792 565 805.
Accommodation wanted for student coming to York. Single room in a house not more than 30 mins walk from the University. Please call Caroline on 07518 368918
Accommodation required for York University student looking for a single room to rent - as central to York as possible. Please contact her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks so much.
Room required. I am a 33 year old Christian IT professional who has started work in York and I am looking for a room to stay with effect from 1st October. I need it potentially for the long term. Please contact me - Alfred Martin on 07784 957 537.
Accommodation: 2 rooms available from September in happy house for 4, off Lawrence St; sunny backyard, all usual facilities. One room (1st Sept) at £270 inc Council Tax (utilities extra). If you'd rather pay less and have a small room with loft bed, there's one for £210 (bills as above; from 24th Sept). This might be ideal for you! Contact: Ursula Simpson 01904 654214 or text 07732131250 or Susanne 07761022048
Accommodation: one room in house for 3 in Burton Stone Lane area, immediately available. Share with an Engineer and a Schools Administrator. Would suit female professional in 20s. Brilliant access to hospital, York St John's & city centre. £240pm (w/o bills). Contact Ursula Simpson 01904 654214, or text 07732131250.
Property to let : Two terraced houses in Fulford, York and one in Heslington, York: 14 Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, York : Terrace house with garden. Large double bedroom, smaller single bedroom. Spacious lounge, really large kitchen. Ideal 3 students/young people sharing : £670 pcm. 15 Hospital Fields Road, Fulford, York : Terrace house with garden. Large double bedroom, smaller single bedroom. Spacious lounge, well equipped kitchen. Ideal 3 students/young people sharing : £655 pcm. 35 Westmoor Lane, Heslington. Small terrace house very close to University campus. One double bedroom and study. Well equipped : £585 pcm. For further details please ring David Edgington on 01582 763 219 or email
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Room available from 1st October 2010 for minimum of 9 months. Fully furnished, in shared house with 3 post grads. Heworth area, rent £265 pm + bills. Contact Ali Cooper Tel 644288 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
PROFESSIONAL WORK
Painter and Decorator/Handyman. Do you need some work doing on your home? Hector Bracamonte (Alan and Anne Adamson's son-in-law) has many years' experience as a painter and decorator, including plastering work and is very reliable and efficient. He can offer competitive prices and is also happy to be paid on an hourly basis if you prefer. Call him on 07850 649 373 or 01904 427483 to arrange a free quote.
Need a Plumber? Paul Kelly who was a Parish Assistant last year is now running his own plumbing business. Plumbing and electrical maintenance. 18 Eccles Close, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5XJ 01904 679243 or 07805 371567 or email
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Would you like your hair cut in the comfort of your own home? I can bring my skills to you if you would like your hair cutting, setting, perming or colouring for men, women and children for much less than salon prices. 07742 736357
Do you need some work done in your house? As some of you already know I have had my own home maintenance business for the last 13 years. Up until now, thanks to many members of St Michael's, I have had plenty of work through "word of mouth" recommendations. However, I am officially employing our son Ben (now aged 35) and so need to start advertising. The work I offer includes fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms, flooring, tiling, decorating, loft insulation/loft ladders,fencing, decking, gates etc. so if you, or anyone you know, are thinking of having some work done please do ask me to come and give you a 'no obligation' quote. Thank you, Colin Smart 01904 416260
Aloe Vera Products Range includes organic health drinks, skincare, cosmetics etc. Want to combat an ailment naturally or just use pure quality products with all natural ingredients? All products come with a 60 day unconditional money back guarantee. Call Wanda 07935 235918 or visit www.aloealacarte.myflpbiz.com Big Opportunity Our company is enjoying massive growth. If your background is in management, team leading, recruitment, marketing, sales or teaching etc and if you are looking for long term security and flexible working, visit www.spirit4living.co.uk
Children's Parties - Do you need your child's party organising? Parachute, music, energy, fun, laughter, creativity and games. Guaranteed excitement and enjoyment for your child and friends.I am an experienced children's worker, currently working in a local primary school in York. (Full CRB) Contact me, John: 07814716352
Mediation on Offer Do you work somewhere which could benefit from the services of a trained mediator? Mark Rance is a qualified mediator and the church is able to free him up to serve occasionally in your places of work. Contact
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or phone him at the Parish Centre. This is a way the church can give something into the world of work.
Baby signing classes Developed with the help of speech and language professionals, Mits Griffin is running "Sing & Sign" course in York. This is a really exciting programme for little ones from 6 months up. The course lasts 10 weeks and merges the benefits of both music and baby signs. Children are stimulated and encouraged in their communication and carers have the opportunity to befriend others and unwind. For more info contact Mits Griffin on Tel 01904-690038 Email
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or check out www.singandsign.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Parish Centre is normally open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday for all church business. Staff can be contacted there by phone (01904 624190) or email. All staff have individual email addresses.
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To advertise on the News Sheet please submit notices to the Parish Centre by noon on the Wednesday prior to the Sunday you wish them to appear. Please be aware that this is a web based document and any details you put on the advert will appear on the internet.
Email your notices to
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or telephone 01904 624190