SHARING LIFE | LOVING LEEDS
Sunday 12 February 2012 Welcome
Today’s services
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 information desk if you would like to get involved or join a Network.
10.30am Lead 5.00pm Lead 7.30pm Lead Preach
Pick & Mix Jon Swales Pick & Mix Jon Swales Uncovered #1 Andy Bray Jonathan Clark
10.30am Lead Preach
Community Church David Wright Ben Allison
10.30am Preach
Wrangthorn Jonathan Clark
Info 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.
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. INDUCTION LOOP St George’s is fitted with an induction loop; please speak to a Steward for assistance.
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.
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.
REFRESHMENTS are served after the services in the Community Room.
SERMONS are available online. Go to www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk.
PETER PAGE Peter Page died peacefully on Thursday, please keep Ann and his sons in your prayers. GATEWAY CHURCH Today Gateway will be meeting at St George’s between 1-3pm for their main Sunday meeting due to problems with their usual venue. VISION PLEDGE DAY Sharing Life Loving Leeds pledge day will be on the 26th Feb at all 3 services. If you won’t be around, please hand your response cards in before the 26th. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP GROUP 12noon, Wed 15 Feb, Church Centre This month Steve Dye is joining us to speak about hope. A warm welcome to all those 60+. Could regulars please let Cilbie know if you can’t come. MEN’S BREAKFAST 8.30 - 10am, Sat 18 Feb, Church Centre This is a great opportunity for fellowship with other Christian guys and to discover what it means to be a man of God. There will be breakfast followed by a short talk and discussion. men@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk XCHANGE 7.30pm, 20 Feb, Church Centre Katie Dexterwill be sharing her experiences in India, Mary Booth on her trip to Sierra Leone and Beth Tash on her work in the night time economy in Leeds.
INTERNS PLUS Application Deadline Tue 21 Feb An invitation to a team where you can contribute and learn alongside others. In addition to our 2012/13 young adult and graduate stream, we are looking to recruit adult interns of any age who would like to serve and grow through internship. This is an opportunity to use your experience, gifts and wisdom for the kingdom, to develop new skills, and to reflect on where God is calling you next. To discuss possibilities for a flexible way to serve (perhaps one day a week, part time or in retirement), as well as options for training, housing and support, please contact Mark Powley. mark.powley@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 9.30am, Sat 25 Feb, Church Centre Jon Swales will be speaking on The Prophets. Jon is currently completing an MLitt on links between the book of Isaiah and Mark’s Gospel. Come and join this exploration of the prophets. Register online or contact the church office. £10/5 kim.mason@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk CHAMPIONS HOLIDAY CLUB Tue 3 - Thu 5 April, Church We need you to make the St G’s holiday club as good as it can be! Put the dates in your diary, then visit the children's section of the website to volunteer to be part of the creative and leadership teams. ben.walton@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
NEXT STEPS - HELP NEEDED Our Explorers group Next Steps (aged 3-5) is in real need of new helpers / leaders. If you think this is something you would be interested in getting involved in contact: cat.sayburn@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk SPACIOUS PLACES This 12 step recovery programme has been running for 4 years and doing a tremendous job in helping people overcome addiction. Please pray for the way forward as it is running seriously short of funds. Information about the work can be found in the envelopes on the Information Desk. As we think about Sharing Life / Loving Leeds, let’s remember that both Spacious Places and St George’s Crypt are good local mission projects to support. For more information, please contact John Winteler. john.winteler@xalt.co.uk
NEW WINE NORTH Sat 28– Fri 3 July, Newark Join some of the St George’s team for a summer conference full of worship, fellowship and teaching. To get Early Bird prices please sign up before 2 March www.new-wine.org NEW WINE WOMEN’S DAY 9.30am-4pm, Sat 3 Mar, Harrogate A day of worship, teaching and ministry. £20. To join with a group from St G’s contact: lisa.woodlock@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk.
KIDZ CLUB PANCAKE FUNDRAISER Tue 21 Feb, Your Place Gather some friends and family and host a pancake party, asking for donations to help aid the work of Kidz Klub Leeds. We want to see pancake fundraisers across the nation raising money for Kidz Club. For your free fundraising pack contact: 0113 245 6533 kidzklubleeds@btconnect.com WYCLIFFE HALL OPEN DAY Wed 15 Feb 2012, Oxford Come and have a look around, meet students and staff, ask about studying here, listen to a sample lecture, and join in chapel worship. Booking is essential. admissions@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk 01865 274205, www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk ST WILFRID LECTURES 7pm, Thu 23 Feb, Ripon Cathedral An exciting range of well known speakers will help explore the vital questions of right and wrong. Admission is free, but we do rely on donations to fund the lectures. Clare Short, former MP, will be talking on ‘Aid: Moral Duty or National Self-Interest?’ The whole programme is available at: www.riponcathedral.org.uk/cathedral STEP FORWARD 11am-4pm, Sat 3 Mar, York If you feel God might be calling you to Anglican church ministry, this is a free event for 18-30s with worship, prayer and bible study led by Dr John Sentamu. www.stepforwardanglican.org.uk
DEADLINE FOR NOTICE SHEET is 12 noon Thursday reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
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ALPHA 7pm, Wednesdays, Church Centre Course runs for 8 consecutive weeks It’s still not too late to join us! The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. Ask anything; Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. There is a meal together at the beginning of each session, followed by a talk. There will then be an opportunity to meet in groups to discuss issues and ask any questions you might have. To register or for info see right:
ALPHA FOR MUMS 9.30-11am, Fridays, Church Centre Course runs for 10 consecutive weeks It’s still not too late to join us! Each week we will watch a topical talk together, followed by coffee, cake and discussion. This is a great chance to explore the Christian faith and ask any questions you might have. A crèche will be available. To register for either course or for more information contact Lisa Woodlock: 0113 2438498 alpha@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/alpha
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