Remembrance Sunday
Sun 13 Nov 2016
Hello
CONTEMPORARY CAROLS 7.30pm, Sat 3 Dec & 5/7.30pm, Sun 4 Dec Christmas is coming! Be part of ‘The Search’ this year by inviting your friends and colleagues, or helping out at our Christmas services. We need lots of volunteers to fill a variety of roles and would love to have you join us. If you can offer help at one or more services, please sign up in the foyer
If you are new or visiting, we hope you feel at home. If you require help, speak to a Steward in the foyer and for more details about St George’s pick up a Hello Card.
Today’s Services St George’s Church 10.30am Holy Communion Lead: Luke Briggs Preach: Mark Harlow 6.30pm Evening Worship Lead: Luke Briggs Preach: Derek Walmsley Wrangthorn 10.30am Holy Communion Lead: Beverley Sproats Preach: Tony Sheppard 5.00pm Evening Worship Lead: Alex Balls Preach: Beverley Sproats Lighthouse 12.30pm St George’s Crypt Cafe-style Service, Testimony & meal Prayer for the Crypt Please pray for our clients as the weather is getting colder, that they will come to the Crypt to sleep in a warm and safe place.
stgs.org.uk/christmas
WINTER MARKET 10.30am-4pm, Sat 19 Nov, Church The perfect way to start your Christmas shopping with over 30 stalls selling handmade gifts, onsite coffee shop, kids craft and free entry! If you can bake or give any time to volunteer, visit
stgs.org.uk/wintermarket
BAPTISMS Sun 11 Dec Baptisms will take place during both services. Anyone wishing to be baptised, please speak to a member of clergy as soon as possible.
This Week Tue 15
10am
Play & Pray
Centre
Sun 20
10.30am
Morning Worship
Church
Sun 20
6.30pm
Evening Worship
Church
LEEDS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Jan 2017 This is a 2 or 3 year course, open to all and is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to gain a greater knowledge of God, scripture and theology. For more info pick up a flyer from the foyer or contact
leeds-school-of-theology.org
FAITH AT HOME: ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 7.30pm, Thur 17 Nov, Centre A seasonal evening for parents to explore faith-based ideas of how to celebrate Advent and Christmas at home. Come along and share your thoughts and questions. For more information contact
kathryn.harlow@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
St George's Church Leeds, Great George Street, LS1 3BR | 0113 243 8498 | reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
CONGRATULATIONS
VACANCY UPDATE
On the safe arrival of Nathan James Seabourne to Joanna & Che. He arrived on Tues 1 Nov weighing 7lb 2oz.
Please continue to pray for the Churchwardens, staff and PCC as we discuss the Parish Profile at the PCC meeting on 14 November. The Bishop and other interested parties will meet the PCC on 30 November to outline the way forward. The post will be advertised in January, with short-listing taking place in February and interviews in March.
CRYPT FOOD DRIVE 25-27 Nov, Waitrose, Meanwood This is a wonderful event to raise funds, collect food and create awareness of the work the Crypt is doing. If you can help for a couple of hours contact Arja
0113 2459064 arja.copperwheat@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk
MEN’S CURRY NIGHT 7.30pm, Tues 15 Nov, Bengal Brasserie, Burley Rd Join us for a faith-filled curry night. Lee Jackson will be sharing his testimony and it is a great opportunity to invite friends who may not come to church. The night will cost £10-£15 per person. Contact Ian Wilson
ian@bridge2aid.org
PRAY FOR JAPAN 2-5pm, Sat 19 Nov, Centre Learn how to use origami in prayer! Join us (even just for 1/2 hour) in praying for Japan. For more details contact
stuart.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Our Next Church Prayer Gathering 7.30pm, Tues 29 Nov, Centre
WALKING GROUP 10am, Sat 19 Nov We will be heading out to the Yorkshire Wolds next weekend for a 10 mile walk from Thixendale. New walkers welcome, bring your boots! For more info and to join in
walking@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
MARRIAGE PREP Saturdays 21 Jan & 4 Feb 2017 The next course will be on the above dates and is open to all those who are getting married in 2017, whether this is at St George's or elsewhere. If you have recently married but did not do the course, you are welcome to come along. Cost of £25 per couple towards food and material, but do speak to us if this is a problem. To book
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
SHOEBOXES THANK YOU A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this years’ Romania Shoebox Appeal.
VACANCY– FRIDAY’S CHILD Closing Date: 21 Nov Female Youth Workers needed from January 2017, 10hrs per week. Working with girls who have low self-esteem and chaotic lives. For more details
www.fridayschild.co.uk naomi@fridayschild.co.uk
WRANGTHORN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 9.30am-2pm, Sat 26 Nov, St Augustine’s, Wrangthorn Join us for some festive fun at our annual Christmas bazaar.
WELLSPRING WORKSHOP 10am-4pm, Sat 26 Nov, South Parade Baptist Church Wellspring are running a workshop on Christian Mindfulness. For further details
wellspringtherapy.co.uk/ training-courses/christianmindfulness-sat-26-nov-2016/
NAMED, KNOWN AND CALLED Sat 3 Dec, Cranmer Hall, Durham A day conference for women exploring ministry. Sign-up in advance is essential. More details on the Community Room board. Deadline for Notice Sheet: 12 noon Thursday. Please email notices to reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk