Sunday 16th September 2012
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
A Text from God: International Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Andy Eaves
6.30pm
A Text from God: Interpreted Lead: Joanna Pearson Preach: Jonathan Clark
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Ann McKenna Preach: Jon Swales
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: Joanna Pearson
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.
5:30pm, Sun 23 Sept, Centre We’re stoked that you’re getting back to Leeds and revving up for the new term. Please join us for the first ‘Student Teas’ of the year next week before the evening service. Cost is £1 but free if it’s your first time.
We are in real need of willing volunteers to help set up and pack down on a Tuesday morning and to help the children with simple preplanned craft activities during the session. If this is something you can help with please get in touch with Cat or Ailsa.
cat.sayburn@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk powleyhome@yahoo.co.uk
We are looking for new volunteers for our children's team from September, working with children aged 5-11. If you are interested in helping regularly or occasionally, speak to Jennifer Roberts.
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
30 Sept, St George’s Church Please start thinking about collecting items to give for the harvest. All donations are given to the crypt, who appreciate non-perishable food and are in particular need of toiletries. Collections will be taken in the morning and evening services in 2 Sundays’ time.
12noon, 19 Sept, Centre The speaker this month will be Bob Powley. All over 60s are welcome to join.
8.30am, Sat 22 Sept, Centre Join us for a hearty breakfast and social time. At 9.30am there will be the option to join on a men's table at the Academy of Life - please register ahead if you are interested in joining the Academy of Life.
7.30pm, Sat 22 Sept, Church Centre This is event is being organised to raise funds to support St George's Internship Scheme, the Romania Fund and Save the Children. Tickets are priced at £5, concessions £3 (includes refreshments). Tickets available from Paul Clegg or pay on the night. Please come along and give your support.
paul.clegg@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7-9.45pm, Sat 22 Sept, Church Hundreds in our community are destitute - no home, no permission to work, no access to benefits. Come to this free event to find out what we can do to help our destitute neighbours, featuring Ice and Fire Theatre and a local Zimbabwean Choir.
jonathan.beatham@gmail.com
7.45pm, Mon 17 Sept, Centre This group re-starts tomorrow. We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month for quiet, meditative, reflective prayer. Newcomers welcome or for more information contact Elsie.
If you have given any donations to St G’s over the past year, please pick up your envelope in the foyer. If there isn’t an envelope for you and there should be, please talk to Janet Gibson. Thank you.
elsie2.haith@btinternet.com
7.30pm, Mon 24 Sept, Centre This evening aims to bring together people with an interest in African mission as well as some African members of the congregation to discuss and celebrate St G’s links with Africa. There will be guest speakers and an opportunity to think about how we can be effective in partnering with various countries. Pick up a flyer in the foyer for details.
Doors 7pm, Fri 5 October, Church We will be hosting ‘one of the gems of the British Christian music world’ Lou Fellingham and Phatfish for a night of worship. Tickets: £10 in advance, £7 conc. £12 on the door. Please ask Chris Sayburn for tickets or visit:
October 2013, Bethlehem Two members of St G's are hoping to join a group from Harrogate in October 2013 to visit Bethlehem on a two week work placement. Our two members will be working at a hospital for the disabled; our colleagues from Harrogate will be helping Palestinian farmers with their olive harvest. There will be an element of sightseeing around Jerusalem / Bethlehem as well as work. If anyone is interested in joining the group please contact David Kibble.
www.loufellingham.com/live
Not too sure what the Crypt actually does? Here is an opportunity for members of the congregation to learn something about what goes on beneath their feet. If your small group or network wishes to include a visit in their plans for the coming months, please contact the office.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
Becky, one of our new worship interns, is an experienced piano and clarinet teacher who would like to continue teaching now she has moved to Leeds. If you would like further information, please contact Becky Holt.
07772410273 becky.holt@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
6.30-8.30pm, Tue 25 Sept, Oxford Place, LS1 Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. If you want to know what it’s like to work in the field, or want to know more about Medair’s work, please come along to this free event in Leeds city centre.
www.medair.org/uk
#Transit Evenings at Costa, Headingley 7.30-9.30pm Thursdays 20 Sept/27 Sept/4 Oct A chance to get to know people and be involved with this new network for graduates Explorers Bring & Share Lunch 12.15pm, 23 Sept, Centre All children, parents, guardians and friends welcome!
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk New Small Group! Tue 25 Sept, Headingley The Outnumbered network are launching a new small group meeting on Tuesday evenings
mark.powley@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk For more info about Networks and how to join one, visit
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks For more info about events please contact the relevant network leaders or the office: 0113 243 8498
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Thu 4 Oct, Leeds Reformed Baptist Church, LS6 4DD Come along to this meeting to encourage Christians to be confident and effective in taking a stand as salt and light in our nation. A team of Christian Institute staff will speak about concerns facing Christians today, defending big issues. Please ring the CI for info.
0191 281 5664
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Mon 17
7:30pm
PCC // Church Centre
Tue 18
7:30pm
Wrangthorn Prayer Meeting // Wrangthorn
Fri 21
7-9pm
Roots // Church Centre
Sat 22
8:30-9:30am 9:30am
Men’s Breakfast // Church Centre Academy of Life and Faith Track // Church Centre
Sun 23
10.30am 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Evening Worship // Church de s Inclu my e d a c A ife of L
This Saturday 22 September, 9.30am-1pm, Church Centre Academy of Life with Mark Powley A new course in practical discipleship focusing on seven ways we become like Jesus, growing lifelong discipleship through a mix of inspiring teaching, and practical exercises through the year.
Faith Track with Jon Swales This track will give an overview of the Christian faith and look deeper into what it means and how to live it. This week we will be watching a presentation by Jane Morris on ‘Creation’.
To register, complete the form online or in the foyer. For a free place, join the team that makes SOT happen! We need helpers for registration, refreshments, bookstall, set up and pack down, as well as some strong people to move tables and chairs. You will receive a free pass for all sessions with your pack. To volunteer, please contact Kim.
kim.mason@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/sot 243 8498
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