Sun 7 June 2015
Hello! If you are new or visiting, we hope you feel at home. If you require help, speak to a Steward in the foyer and take a green Hello Card. Please fill in a Contact Card if you would like to get involved.
There are a number of staff moving on in the next few weeks: Mark Powley (Assoc Rector); Debbie Brenton (Finance); Rachael Fox (Comms); Ben Lees and Hannah Sansome (Ministry Assistants); Kim Mason (ending maternity leave). We would like to give each a gift of thanks for their ministry. If you would like to contribute you can either give to a named individual or into a ‘leaving gift’ pot via the offertory baskets.
Today’s Services 10.30am Morning Worship Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Baxter Kruger
As a result of a great response to our Vision 6.30pm Baptism Service Appeal with 44 new givers, Lead: Lottie Jones 53 increasing their giving Preach: Chris Sayburn and 67 pledging one-off gifts, our giving expectation 10.30am Wrangthorn this year will increase by Lead: Hannah Sansome £73,000, reducing our Preach: Joanna Seabourne budgeted deficit to £15,000, which is hopefully covered by a surplus from St G’s Centre which has made a good start to the year. If Prayer for the Crypt your giving pledge has not yet been actioned, please Please pray for the staff and contact Janet. residents at Regent Terrace, our janet.gibson@ wet hostel. stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
St George's is seeking a Finance Administrator for 20-25 hours per week. The post holder will need to be an experienced bookkeeper with a good knowledge of Sage. Please email for more details.
finance@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
St George's is looking for a Graphics and Media Administrator for 3 days per week. Contact Janet Gibson for more information.
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
3pm, Sat 28 June, Leeds Minster
This Week Tue 9
10am
Thu 11 7.30am
Play & Pray
Centre
Morning Prayers
Comm. Room
Sun 14 10.30am Baptism Service 5.30pm Student Teas 6.30pm Love Leeds Celebration
Church Centre Church
Mark will shortly be ordained as priest - members of the congregation are welcome to attend the service. Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
“It is with great sadness that, after 25 years of ministry within St George’s Parish, we are announcing the closure of Community Church. We’ve organised many activities and events, inviting people in the Parish, but with little success in more recent years. We are now few in number and feel that God’s will for us is to hand over responsibility of the residential Parish to St G’s. Our last service will be on the 14th June, followed by a shared lunch. Thank you to all who have helped and supported us over the years.” All members of
If you are interested in what our overseas mission partners are doing, please email Stuart to be added to Global Net mailing list.
Last week a group of St G’s ladies of all ages went to The Cherish Conference at Leeds Arena - an incredible time of worship, teaching and socialising! To join us next year, please contact Naomi before 19 June.
Community Church.
The Crypt is looking to recruit Trustees to the Board. They need Trustees with identifiable skills in Housing, Business Planning, H.R. Accountancy and Law to help implement current and future strategic objectives. For more info, speak to Jonathan Clark or call Ann Smart.
0113 2459061
Robert and Linda Sharp have moved to Otley, worshipping at All Saints Parish Church. They give their heartfelt thanks to all at St G's who have journeyed with them over the past 30 years, particularly in times of illness and bereavement. We could not have survived without your friendship, love, prayers, practical support and financial gifts. If you'd like to keep in touch, we are at 59 North Parade, Otley (opposite the car park!).
stuart.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
naomi.c.roberts84@gmail.com
We are looking to do some refurbishment work in the Church Centre. If you know a builder that you recommend, please contact Janet asap.
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
St George's has a fund to support short term mission projects overseas. If anyone is planning a trip this year and would like prayer and/or financial support, please contact Stuart Roberts.
stuart.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Thu 4 - Sat 13 Jun, Various This new play by is written in collaboration with, and based on the biographies of, clients at Spacious Places. Tour venues include The Crypt on Tues 9 June. See the link for more details. Age 14+, contains strong language and adult themes.
bigbookend.co.uk/ drink-with-a-chimp
Wed 17 Jun, Leeds to London Christian Aid are organising a coach to the Climate Change Lobby in London. Tickets £20. Contact Katherine Hogg for info.
0113 2444764
2-4pm, Sat 20 Jun St Mark’s Church, LS2 9AF Hear International Students’ stories, enjoy afternoon tea with homemade cakes and find out how God is working through this charity that helps churches reach out to international students. Email for more info.
phil.thomas@ transformationsleeds.org.uk
Sat 20 Jun, Lister Hill Baptist The Association of Christian Writers is holding a Writers' Day. There will be two experienced writers leading and others available for advice etc. £27/£30 on the door. Email Robin for info.
rob24don@gmail.com
Mon 22 Jun, Gusto Restaurant, Cookridge/Adel Graeme Collins is a Trustee of LFIS and is inviting guests to attend an evening of Italian food and stories from schools workers. The meal is free but it is hoped that guests partner with the charity in various ways. Please email Graeme for info.
aushereigo@yahoo.com