As in previous years a number of folk from Tapton took part with over 100 walkers in the Christian Aid May Day Treks. Meeting people from Lincoln and Ripon as they walked. Sally Bradley was sponsored by members from the church and raised over £150.
Tapton also provided the official front and back walkers on the 6 and 12 mile walks.
Leader : Suzanne Nockels How strong is your faith ? Do you sometimes wonder if something you have been told is true ? The women who went to Jesus’ tomb could not believe what they were seeing, they ran to tell their friends that the tomb was empty and Jesus had risen but when they got there they were not believed and Peter had to go to he tomb to prove it to himself.
Reading : John 21 v 24 Thomas did not believe that Jesus had visited his friends and needed proof for himself. When Jesus showed him His hands he said “My Lord my God” he knew beyond doubt, Do we doubt ourselves, our belief, Easter is not just one day it was a testing ground for a lot of people and it is a testing ground now for us DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE IN THE EASTER STORY?
Leader : Fiona Ball (from Crookes)
Psalm 46 God is our Refuge and Strength a very present help in trouble.
Ecclesiastes 4 9 Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labour
Relationships with God – He said “Lo I will always be with you” and as we go through life we know that He has kept His word we all suffer rejection, failure, happy times, blessings – good times and bad but He is constant whatever happens He is with us. Sometimes it is not easy to remember this and we find our true friends when we are in trouble.
We were then each given a small stone – sharing – if we share and love one another then He will be with us – we are not perfect but we do our best.
Fiona sang and accompanied herself on the guitar “Jesus you are my friend”
Leader : Suzanne Nockels
A good crowd of people walked behind the Cross on a GOOD FRIDAY PILGRIMAGE WALK from St Lukes Lodge Moor to Lodge moor shops, St.Francis, Crosspool shops ending at Tapton for a short service led by Rev.Suzanne Nockels. a meal was provided for the pilgrims following the service,
Led by Rev Suzanne Nockels
We enjoyed a splendid ‘Last Supper’ meal then took the parts of the disciples partaking in this last meal with Jesus and reflecting on their experience with him.
Darkness approaches with the coming crucifixion and that darkness has the power to overwhelm and suffocate the good. As with the disciples we all have fears and and shadows around us and within our lives. Jesus walks towards those fears and shadows to set us free because of his love for us.
Bible study was cancelled in order that members of the church could attend Sheffield Millennium Gallery to hear from Rev Suzanne Nockels about ‘The Last Supper’ painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.
An informative evening in which members of the church reconstructed the painting taking on the roles of the various disciples.
Rev Suzanne Nockels led Eastertime worship at Kings Court
Compiled by John Silverton
Address by Rev Suzanne Nockels
Readings: Luke 19: 28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7. Philippians 2: 5-11
Those who were able started outside the church waving their palm crosses before entering the church the hymn ‘All Glory Laud and Honour’.
John reading from Lamentations outlined the: ‘Prophet Mourns for the Sins of the People’, Christ recalls us to God by His Passion’ and The Church Repents and Turns Again to God’.
Suzanne gave the address before members of the congregation played out ‘The Passion of our Lord’ according to Luke.
Leader : Trevor Orr from Michael Church Lowedges
Jeremiah was a messenger from God – once God has chosen someone to work for Him there is no going back – Jeremiah did not want to be a prophet but God choe him and gave him all the information and help he needed. Is God calling us to do something we do not want to do ? The resouarces that God needs for His kingdom are here already – if He clls us He will show us what we need. This world needs more people like Jeremiah we must let the Holy Spirit guide our lives. Corinthians 13 There are three things, faith, hope and love but the greatest of these is love.
The service concluded with Holy Communion