The Parish of Sandal Magna

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-141942352011-04-21T12:07:35.584-07:00The Parish of Sandal MagnaThe Parish of Sandal Magna is situated in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (UK). It is a lively parish with two churches - St. Helen's Parish Church (Sandal) and St. Pauls Church (Walton). The Parish offers a variety of worship for all ages and also runs a community cafe and shop called 'The Spring'. Call the Parish Office for more information on 01924259966, or join us for worship - times are available on our web site http://www.sandalmagna.comBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-56627048347327185682007-08-30T07:11:00.000-07:002007-08-30T07:23:40.002-07:00Autumn News

Well a lot has happened since my last post!In April our first child was born, a girl called Rose. So we have been busy with all things parent related. The summer has been very exciting with us helping at Hilfield Youth Camp in Dorset. A large group went from Sandal, and although the weather was poor we managed to have an enjoyable week. A group also visited the Greenbelt arts festival and

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1172748620302428232007-03-01T03:22:00.000-08:002007-03-01T03:30:28.716-08:00The New Parish Office!

Finished at last! Only a few minor things to sort out and a trip to IKEA left to do. The new office is looking wonderful, so please pop in and say hello. Thankyou to everyone who has given their time and money to make it possible. We still have a shortfall of £4,000, so if you would like to give please there is still time - remember to use gift aid. The grand official opening will be on March

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1165233444969983112006-12-04T03:48:00.000-08:002006-12-04T03:57:24.986-08:00Make Christmas Special at ST. Helen's and St. Paul's

Well it has been a busy few months since my last entry in the Blog. The new service pattern is firmly established and going well, with a growth in numbers at both services and more creativity than ever.Christmas is nearly upon us and there is much to look forward to. Please follow this link to our magazine, grapevine to see the latest news and events for the festive period. http://

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1157034149276848832006-08-31T07:18:00.000-07:002006-08-31T07:22:29.290-07:00New Worship Pattern Has Arrived

It is all change at St. Helen's with new service times. Each Sunday will have two morning services, a traditional (usually) Holy Communion at 9.15am and a more informal service at 10.45am. Each Sunday will have it's own flavour, covering family friendly worship, praise services and Eucharist. The services at St. Paul's, Walton will continue to be at 11am and alternate between Holy Communion

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1151794992351379802006-07-01T15:57:00.000-07:002006-07-01T16:05:16.736-07:00Exciting Events for the Summer and Autumn

Just a quick update on some of the up and coming events. July 31st see's the start of 'Soul Portobello', a Churches Together In Wakefield organised event for the whole of the week including community workshops, art programmes, worship etc. August: 9th-13th, Soul Survivor at Shepton Mallet, Bath. 13th-20th, Hilfield Youth Camp at Hilfield Friary, Dorset (youth camp for 13-18 yrs). 15th-28th,

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1145534980791192182006-04-20T05:02:00.000-07:002006-04-20T05:09:40.803-07:00Celebration Weekend

Just a quick update on some important events happening in the Parish over the coming months.Church AGM is Tuesday 25th April at St. Helen's from 7pm. This will be a chance to hear the vision for the church, Elect Wardens and PCC members. The latest Annual Review for 2005 will be launched on that evening but if you can't wait that long you can read it now online, just follow the link near the

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1143712705067052932006-03-30T01:51:00.000-08:002006-03-30T01:58:25.083-08:00Parish Office Opening Times

I'm on holiday next week! Painting and windsurfing in the Lake District. The Office will still be open but on shorter hours, Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 11.30am. For urgent business please contact Rupert on 255441 or Derek on 259979.Please do come and see the art exhibition on for the whole of April in the Emmaus Room. Wonderful paintings by Mark Brooke - this is a top quality exhibition of

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1141650444911764432006-03-06T04:52:00.000-08:002006-03-06T05:07:25.253-08:00A Vision for Growth

Welcome to the Parish of Sandal Magna.Extract from the latest Grapevine Magazine.."A Vision for Growth - Focussing on Jesus and His Mission.Our life as a church centres on Jesus Christ. It is through Him that God’s work is accomplished. He is the head of the church, and the church is fueled by the energy of the Holy Spirit. So any vision for the growth of the church begins with maintaining

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1138875451208814122006-02-02T02:16:00.000-08:002006-02-02T02:17:31.216-08:00New Rota and Grapevine On-line

Welcome! Just a note to say the new Grapevine and rota's are available on-line, just follow the links from the home page at www.sandalmagna.com

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1136455769274241462006-01-05T10:00:00.000-08:002006-01-05T02:09:29.283-08:00New Look Grapevine

Happy New Year! The Grapevine has now gone monthly with many new features including profiles of local people and a comprehensive church diary. Why not drop one in to your neighbour so they can see what is happening in their local church? To read on-line follow the link from the homepage.Please do send in articles of interest to the Parish Office on office@sandalmagna.fsnet.co.ukThe next issue

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1132314683580268202005-11-18T00:00:00.000-08:002005-11-18T03:51:23.593-08:00A big thankyou and latest developments..

Just a quick note on the blog this week to say thankyou to everyone who has given money towards 'First Impressions'. The project will have a large impact on how we work in the Parish Office and the warmth of welcome we will be able to give, Carol and myself are very grateful.We are developing the plans for the entrance of church, improving the welcome area and making the office a fit place to

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1129198826802567742005-10-13T11:16:00.000-07:002005-10-13T03:20:26.806-07:00South Asian Disaster

Please give generously and pray for those affected. If you have been personally involved in the disaster and would like help please contact us. Here are the details of where to give money:Unicefwww.unicef.org.ukDisasters Emergency Committee (UK)www.dec.org.ukWorld Food Programmewww.wfp.orgKashmir International Relief Fundwww.kirf.orgRed Cross/ Red Crescentwww.ifrc.org

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1129021081326542752005-10-11T10:00:00.000-07:002005-10-11T01:58:01.330-07:00First Impressions Count - Conference - Philip Boutle Remembered

They say first impressions count, and as some of you may know the parish office and welcome area of St. Helen's is looking a little tired after all the beautiful renovations in the rest of the building. Rupert has written some good articles on the subject in Grapevine (which I'll upload to the site next week), in summary we would like to improve our welcome at St. Helen's and make it a

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1121881090938973302005-07-20T18:37:00.000-07:002005-07-20T10:38:10.943-07:00The Reality of Evil in the Parable of the Wheat & Tares

Please do read Rupert's excellent piece in the latest Grapevine (also available on-line from the 24th July). The article is a reaction to the recent bombings and is worth a read. Here is an extract....Evil exists alongside our communities and can lie dormant for many years before becoming visible, like the weeds in the parable. Alexander Solzhenitsyn who experienced the evils unleashed by

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1120836832856848502005-07-08T08:28:00.000-07:002005-07-08T08:36:06.406-07:00Get Well Soon!

Just visited Andy Currin, who has had an op this week on his jaw. He is looking good considering the op was only a few days ago. So get well soon Andy!We also prayer for Mavis Rowley who had a successful hip op recently, but who's hip has popped out.Our prayers go out to all who are ill or have suffered bereavement, especially to the families who have suffered loss due to the terrible terroist

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1120755256203407112005-07-07T17:49:00.000-07:002005-07-07T09:54:16.206-07:00Horror

Our sympathies and prayers go out to all who have been touched by the bombings in London today. How do you repond to such a terrible event?It is beyond the mindset of most people to understand what would bring one person to take the life of another - even harder to comprehend taking the life of someone you do not know.We pray for the victims, families and those planning violence. Let us all

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1120606059519697102005-07-05T16:20:00.000-07:002005-07-05T16:27:39.523-07:00Goodbye to John Michael Goodall

We said goodbye to John today. The funeral was very beautiful and the tributes to him were fitting for a man who brought so much joy to so many people. Our prayers are with all the family. Rupert spoke well and the service was full of hope. St. Helen's Church was full of well wishes.It has been a busy day. Mathew worked hard to produce a mail merge letter thanking everyone who collected money

Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302026931041975069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194235.post-1120515485700429082005-07-04T15:12:00.000-07:002005-07-04T15:31:13.370-07:00Welcome to the Sandal Magna Blog

Hello! Welcome to this blog which will record some of the many things happening in the Parish of Sandal Magna, as well as any inspiration that comes are way. Please do get involved by posting replies or e-mailing the Parish Office on office@sandalmagna.fsnet.co.uk .. we want to hear what you think about the work of the church, your own stories and moments of inspiration. Get involved!To get us

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