Sunday 16th December 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
John the Baptist Lead: Chris Sayburn Preach: Jonathan Clark
5pm & 7.30pm
Carols By Candlelight Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Jon Swales
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Ann McKenna Preach: Mary Jarvis
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.
12.45-1.30pm, Wed 19 Dec, Church Doors open at 12.15pm for this lunchtime Christmas concert. The event is free so do come along on the day. There will be a collection in aid of the Crypt.
7.30am, 20 Dec, Church or 62 Green Lane, Cookridge Join us for our final Thursday morning of 2012 to pray for St George's and the city. You can pray wherever you are, tweet us (@stgeorgesleeds) or send in encouragements to the office. Breakfast provided at the venues above. Returning 10th Jan.
10.30am, Sun 23 Dec, Church We are looking forward to our Nativity service and are encouraging children (and any adults who would like to join us) to come dressed as shepherds, wise men or angels. This will be a great service with lots of fun and a great Christmas message to invite families or children to.
jon.swales@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
The office will be working on the spring rotas on Monday 17 December. Please submit any availability requests (Jan-May) before that date. Thank you so much for your faithful service.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk .
8.30pm, Mon 24 Dec, Church Centre Calling British family, students and anyone who is interested in International ministry and Christmas! We are hosting a party with games, crafts and Christmas snacks, learning the message of Christmas and meeting with friendly people. All are welcome to join us or help out. Email for more info or pick up a flyer from church foyer.
joy.xie@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Today is the final day of groups until next year! Roots and kids’ groups return on 6th January.
7.45pm, Thurs 3 and 10 Jan, 46 Vesper Lane, LS5 3NR Back from Uni over Christmas? Back in Leeds for term already? University is an exciting place to be a follower of Jesus – but it can also be tough! St George’s student team would love to chat and pray with you in the new year. Dan and Emily Tyler are hosting dinner on two dates in January for any students who might be interested in following Jesus at uni. Let us know you’re coming:
dan.tyler@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
10.30am, Sun 6 Jan, Church John and Michelle Walker have been worshipping at St George’s since John retired as vicar of Calverley. John is joining the clergy team part-time in 2013, so please join us for his licensing by the bishop, supporting him in his new role at St George’s.
7.30pm, Sat 12 Jan, Centre St George's Women's Ministry would love to invite the women of its networks to an evening of sharing encouraging stories! Join us to hear about the amazing works of God in the lives of the women of our church as we share life together. If you have a story that you would like to share then please contact us! Please e-mail Lisa or pick up a flyer.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Many thanks to those who were involved in the Romanian Evening on Wed 5 Dec, and to those who supported the event. If you would like more info or to buy copies of the animated film, ‘Bluebelle’s Yard (Johnny’s Tale)’, please contact Nicola:
nicolaharrison@ acecreatives.co.uk www.fmn.home.ro
26 Jan 2013, Audacious Church, Manchester Speakers include Carl Beech, Anthony Delaney and Mark Melluish. Book online for tickets or email Graeme Collins so a car share can be arranged.
All couples getting married next year, here or elsewhere, are welcome to attend our marriage preparation course. Those marrying at St G's will automatically be invited, but any other couples wanting to join a course should contact Janet Gibson for more.
aushereigo@yahoo.com www.new-wine.org
7 - 9 June 2013, Marrick Priory in the Yorkshire Dales Save the date as it will be a great weekend for men of the church to have some fun through adventurous activities, as well as being challenged by teaching and worship together. More details to follow in the New Year.
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
If you have a heart for welcoming new people, serving tea and coffee or just generally chatting, then we would love to hear from you! To find out more or to sign up, please email Lisa.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7pm, Tue 18 Dec, Leeds Minster, Kirkgate LS2 Riding Lights theatre company present their joyous new play, 80 Miles to Christmas - a story of the journey to Bethlehem with twists and turns along the way! Tickets are £6 (£4 concessions) and are available in the church office.
0113 243 8498
We apologise that the lift is out of order. If you would like to know when it is fixed, please contact the office.
We would like to thank all who came to our Christmas entertainment. We had a really fun evening and the community choir were excellent. We'd like to thank Louisa and Nicola for their hard work and to Stuart Roberts for thinking of the idea. Well done everyone, many thanks.
"Going to Israel was an incredible experience. It brought the truth of the Bible to life in an exciting way. It also opened my eyes to the political issues facing the people of Israel and Palestine, helping me to focus my prayers for the needs of others." Join us in October 2014. Details from David Kibble or Jon Swales.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
Fri 18 Jan - Sun 20 Jan, Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest A weekend away equipping those between 18 and 39 for radical Kingdom living. A team from our worship ministry will be leading as this generation gathers to spend time with God, receive great teaching and have fun in the greenery of Center Parcs. To join in, book on the New Wine website, weekend tickets are from £135.
www.new-wine.org
Sat 3 Aug - Fri 9 Aug 2013, Notts County Showground This year’s New Wine summer conference is about encountering God on a deeper level and shining brightly in our communities. If you are interested in going, along with others from St G’s, please visit the New Wine website to book with early bird prices.
www.new-wine.org
The next Network Sunday is on 20 Jan 2013 For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498 Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Tue 18
10-11.30am
Pray & Play Nativity // Church Centre
Weds 19
11.30am-2.30pm Christmas Bridge Cafe // Meet in Church 12.45-1.30pm
Durham Cathedral Choir // Church
Thu 20
7.30-8.30am
Prayer Morning // Church (Thoresby Place)/62 Green Lane
Sun 23
10.30am 6.30pm
Family Nativity // Church Community Carols // Church
Christmas
Services
We hope you’ve enjoyed the services at the start of the Christmas season, believe it or not there’s only one Sunday left until Christmas! We would love the service next Sunday to be as warm and welcoming as our other services have been, so please help us by joining the hosting team. There are two fantastic opportunities for you to come and serve as part of our fantastic team: Family Nativity, 10.30am, 23 Dec (Team 9am-1pm) Community Carols, 6.30pm, 23 Dec (Team 5pm-9pm) Please sign up on the sheets in the foyer today, or contact reception for more information! Our final Christmas services are: Midnight Holy Communion, 11.30pm, Mon 24 Dec Christmas Worship, 10.30am, Tue 25 Dec
reception@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