SHARING LIFE | LOVING LEEDS
Sunday 19 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 Preach 5.00pm Lead Preach 7.30pm Lead Preach
Holy Communion Jonathan Clark David Kibble Evening Worship Jonathan Clark Richard + Mandy Coutts Uncovered #2 Roz Kendall Jon Swales
10.30am Lead Preach 10.30am Preach
Community Church Chris Sayburn Rob Denton Wrangthorn Jonathan Philpott
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 last week, please keep Ann and his sons in your prayers. His funeral will be at 2pm on 24 February in Church. 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. QUIET PLACE GROUP are meeting tomorrow at 7.45pm in the church centre for quiet, meditative, reflective prayer. Newcomers welcome, just turn up or contact Elsie for more info. elsie2.haith@btinternet.com XCHANGE 7.30pm, 20 Feb, Church Centre Katie Dexter will 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
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 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 ROOTS - HELP NEEDED Roots needs you! We're looking for new people to join the youth team. Particularly for leading on Friday nights or at Rock Solid clubs during school lunch breaks. rich.cawdron@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 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
ROMANIA MISSION TRIP 2 - 12 August Aug 2012 Got plans for the summer? - Why not think about joining the mission team going to the Bethlehem Children’s Centre in Hunedoara. Last year the St George’s team served on different projects on the ‘Salt and Light’ week including Holiday Club, Crafts, Sports, Needlework, Drama, Music and much more! It’s a lot of fun and a fantastic opportunity to experience a different culture and see the work God is doing in Hunedoara. Come and hear more about the trip on Sunday 26th Feb in the Church Centre after the morning service. See the board for more info or: Alistair Kaye on 07881 804 104
24/7 PRAYER FOR LEEDS Fri 2 Mar - Sat 3 Mar, HTC Boar Lane If you would like to come and pray for Leeds for an hour or more - either by yourself, with a group of friends, your small group, family etc, then please do get in touch and I will send you further details looking forward to it! bethtash@gmail.com
LEEDS LENT PRAYER DIARY Copies are available of the 2012 Leeds Lent Prayer Diary. The diary includes many entries from different initiatives serving in Leeds, such as Christians Against Poverty, Abigail Housing and a new pioneer ministry role for the nightlife of Leeds. Please collect copies from the foyer.
CHARITY FASHION SHOW Sat 3 Mar 7pm - £7/£6 Concessions Come along to our charity fashion show in aid of St George’s Crypt which we are showcasing clothes from a boutique shop and the St George's charity shops. There will be a swap shop so bring your old clothing a swap it for just £1 . For tickets phone: 07747686646
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
TEARFUND/ UGANDA If you have a passion for overseas mission and you (or your network) would like to be the St George’s link for this project with PAG churches in Uganda, please contact Stuart Roberts. This is not an taxing role, but an essential one if we are to make the most of this partnership. stuart.roberts@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
NEW WINE WOMEN’S DAY 9.30am-4pm, Sat 3 Mar, Harrogate A day of worship, teaching and ministry only £20. To join with a group from St G’s contact: lisa.woodlock@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk.
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
This week: 20 - 26 Feb 2012 Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Sun 26
7.30pm Xchange // Church Centre Internship Application Deadline 11am-2pm Bridge Cafe 7pm Alpha #3 // Church Centre 7.30pm Ash Wednesday // Church 7.30pm Breathe // Church Centre 9.30-11am Mums Alpha #3 // Church Centre 2pm Funeral of Peter Page // Church School of Theology // Church Centre Pledge Day 10.30am Morning Worship // Church 5pm Evening Worship // Church 7.30pm Evening Worship // Church
PLEDGE DAY Next Sunday is the Pledge Day in response to our Sharing Life, Loving Leeds vision series in January. Please take the time this week to pray about your commitment to the vision and come prepared to return your response card during the services next weekend. Even if you don’t intend to change your giving commitments we would love to know that you are supporting the vision. Spare response cards can be found in the foyer.
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
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