Sunday 10th February 2013
Welcome If you are new or visiting, we hope you feel at home. If you require help, do speak to one of the Stewards in the foyer. Feel free to fill in a welcome card and pick up a guide from the welcome desk if you would like to get involved or join a Network.
Today’s Services 10.30am
Have I Got News For You Lead: Jon Swales Preach: Jonathan Clark
6.30pm
Unbreakable Lead: Chris Sayburn Preach: Jon Swales
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Barry Smith Preach: Paul Clegg
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: John Walker
EXPLORERS is the Children’s Network for 0-11s. Each week we begin in church before going to our groups in the Church Centre. Children need to be collected at 12.00 noon. ROOTS is our Network for 11-18s. We meet down in the Church Centre at 10.20am each Sunday morning and on Friday night from 7-9pm in the Church Centre. STUDENTS are an integral part of the community here and we run student networks during term time. See the network board in the foyer for details.
REFRESHMENTS are served after services in the Community Room. INDUCTION LOOP St George’s is fitted with an induction loop; please speak to a Steward for assistance. PASTORAL CARE We are seeking to be a community where everyone can be supported and cared for. We encourage you to ask for support, or get someone to ask on your behalf and we will respond as best we can.
GIVING There is an opportunity to give during the service. If you intend to give regularly, please pick up Standing Order and Gift Aid forms in the foyer. PRAYER MINISTRY is offered during and after services at the front of church. If you would like to pray about anything, please ask one of our trained prayer ministers. SERMONS are available online. Go to www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk.
A big thank you to all those who kick-started our Vision Appeal in January. We have had an encouraging response including 22 new monthly standing orders. We hope that once everyone has responded, we will reach our target for 2013- an extra £65k and 60 new givers (over the year). If you are unsure how to set up your donations, please contact either Dave Sankey or Janet Gibson.
dave.sankey or janet.gibson @stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Fri 28 - Sun 30 June, The Jonas Centre, Wensleydale Escape to the country for a weekend of chatting, walking, building friendships and seeking God together! It’s a great chance to go away with others from your Network or small group. If you’d like to join us, please contact Lisa.
7-9 June, Marrick Priory A group of Men from St G's are going to the Yorkshire Dales for a weekend of Sharing Life and Being Men, adventurous activities, and being challenged by teaching and worship together. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dave.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
dave.sankey@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Margaret Abbiss, a long standing member of the church, died last weekend. There will be a Thanksgiving Service for Margaret on Friday 15 February at 11.30am in church. All welcome to attend.
Please consider giving your time to help organise the shoebox appeal for 2013. The role involves just a few hours in the last few months of year, liaising with Romania and collection points in the UK. Previous years organisation details available. Contact Dave Sankey for info.
dave.sankey@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Today, 12.30 - 14.30, Centre Chinese New Year Celebration. Competitions, Chinese crafts, video and talk. All Welcome.
7.30pm, Tue 12 Feb, Centre Come along to find out more about the internship, meet some of this year’s interns and discuss options with next year’s line managers. Application deadline 19 Feb, interviews 11-22 Mar.
kim.mason@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/internship
7.30-9pm, Wed 27 Feb, The Cardigan Centre If you were unable to attend the previous Narnia Experience meeting due to snow, please attend this repeated meeting. If you have friends that you want to invite then please feel free to bring them and spread the word. Hundreds of volunteers are needed for this interactive theatre experience.
info@thenarniaexperience.com
(PART 2) 8pm, Mon 25 Feb, Centre Scott Shalkowski (Department of Philosophy, University of Leeds) is leading a seminar on science’s claim that something can come from nothing. Christians promote creation from nothing, but scientists have now posed non-religious alternatives. The goal of the seminar is to appreciate the force and substance of this and explore responses.
7.30-10pm, Fri 15 Mar, Church Adrian and Bridget Plass are visiting St George’s as part of the ‘Riding the Storm’ tour, bringing honesty and humour with their Christian perspective on life. Supported by Dave Bilbrough, this promises to be a funny and thought-provoking evening. Tickets are available from the office for £12, or online.
Kidz Klub help over 2,000 deprived children from all areas of Leeds to feel safe, have fun, develop friendships and know the love of God. This vital work is under threat from lack of people to help. They urgently need more people to volunteer: supporting families with home visits, assisting with clubs and more. Anyone can get involved, aged 18-80, no experience needed.
27 - 29 Sept, Cober Hill, Cloughton, Scarborough A great opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Lots of activities are available: walking, cycling, indoor/outdoor activities as well as time to be still, listen to God and pray. The cost is £141.00 which includes all meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. A packed lunch is available on Saturday if required instead of a cooked meal. Double, twin and single rooms are available on a first come first served basis. A deposit of £30 is required by mid April. To book a place or for more info, contact Elsie Haith.
www.ridingthestorm.org
7.30pm, Mon 18 Mar, Centre Please note the change of date Kairos is a worldwide course exploring the Biblical, historic, and cross cultural aspects of mission. Trained as a Kairos course presenter, Keith Williams is planning to run a course in Gambia in April 2013. To raise funds he is giving talks on the history of Leeds, with commentary and images. Contact Keith for details.
kmkwilliams@googlemail.com
Just Housing Leeds provides good quality affordable housing for marginalised and vulnerable people. They are seeking a Project Manager who is a self starter interested in managing properties, marketing, working with partner organisations and who has compassion for those in need. If you are interested please contact Nigel Tapp.
nigel@tappcs.co.uk 07725 950555
0113 245 6533 info@kidzklubleeds.org.uk
To cover maternity leave, a children’s worker is required to run a Saturday morning group for up to 300 4-7 year olds. The role is part-time, managing a team and organising the weekly session. To learn more or apply, please e-mail Trish Fearnley. Applications close 15 Feb.
elsie2.haith@btinternet.com
Wed 13 Feb, 7.30pm, Church Join us for an evening of worship and reflection at the start of Lent.
info@kidzklubleeds.org.uk
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks
Sat 4 May, Leo's Rugby Club, Alwoodley James Barnett is hosting a family fun day to raise money for cancer charities. Players are needed; old, young, skilled, unskilled. As well as helpers to supervise games and most importantly people to come and have a great afternoon. Please come along to support this cause.
Chinese New Year Celebration
james.barnett@ riversideleeds.com
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
International Student Network
12.30pm, Today, Centre reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
Tues 12
7.30pm
Internship Coffee Evening // Centre
Wed 13
7.00pm 7.30pm
Alpha // Church Centre Ash Wednesday Service // Church
Thu 14
7.30am
Morning Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Fri 15
11.30am
Thanksgiving Service for Margaret Abbiss // Church
Sun 17
10.30am 6.30pm
Pick & Mix // Church Holy Communion // Church
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/alpha
Every Wednesday, 6 Feb - 27 Mar, Church Centre The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It’s relaxed, low key, friendly and fun. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. There is a meal at the beginning of each session, followed by a talk and an opportunity to discuss in groups. Even if you missed last week’s session, you are still welcome to join. For more info please visit our website or e-mail.
Wednesday Evenings 6 Feb - 27 Mar Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 6 Feb, people will gather in our Church Centre to learn and have questions answered about the Christian faith. If you can help behind the scenes with washing up and serving, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lisa if you are able to help for some or all the weeks that Alpha is on.
alpha@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
lisa.woodlock@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
The Church Office is open Monday to Friday between 9.30am & 4.00pm Church Centre St George’s Church Office, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR 0113 243 8498
A multi purpose venue for meetings, conferences and events. 0113 383 2140
reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk bookings@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgescentreleeds.org.uk