Sunday 19th May 2013
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
The Meaning of Pentecost Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Bishop John Packer
6.30pm
Life in the Spirit Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Joanna Pearson
10.30am
Community Church At Green Gables, Scarborough
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: Jonathan Philpott
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.
7.30pm, 25 May, Centre This fun-filled evening of entertainment is raising funds for the Bethlehem Centre in Hunedoara, Romania. The centre works with some of the most vulnerable young people in society, and is a blessing to the community. There will be singing, raffles, auctions, music, comedy and a quiz. We'll also be talking about the summer mission trip, which involves various churches across Leeds. Tickets are £5 on the door.
7.45pm, Mon 20 May, Centre Contemplative, meditative prayer takes place tomorrow (Mon) evening. Newcomers welcome or for more information, contact Elsie.
elsie2.haith@btinternet.com
7.30pm, Fri 31 May, Wrangthorn Church Hall, LS6 We're going to celebrate the end of the academic year with a BBQ, Pimms, music and dancing at our Summer Party! Tickets cost £10 and can be bought from interns Beca, Millie, Alice and Joy. Dress code: Smart and summery... and bring a bottle!
rebeca.brook@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Sat 1 June - Prayer Tue 4 - Sat 8 June - Events Make the most of your free time after exams! June Project is a 5-day, fun-filled, communitybased outreach project in Hyde Park. We will be serving the area through 8 different teams, from baking to gardening, music to evangelism, litter picking to prayer. There is so much to get involved with! There will be a time of prayer on the 1st June to kick off the week. We finish the week on Sat 8th with a family fun day on Woodhouse Moor. Please help! Sign up online.
www.juneproject.weebly.com juneprojectls6@gmail.com.
7-10pm, Thu 6 June, Centre Please come to a relaxing evening with the international student network, meet with our students, watch international students perform and try foods from different countries. We welcome everyone who is interested in different cultures and people. There will be info about our network, and lots of fun! Please book by email.
joy.xie@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
We are pleased to announce that Mark Powley has accepted the role of Director of St Barnabas Theological Centre. He will remain Associate Rector of St George’s, working here two days a week from September. More details about SBTC’s leadership and theological training will be released shortly.
May / June, St Matthias Church, LS4 2DZ If you would like to be one of the 144 actors needed for this interactive theatre experience, please register online. The auditions will be in a workshop style, no experience needed.
narniaexperienceauditions .eventbrite.co.uk
21-23 June, Dovedale House, Derbyshire Are you studying for a masters or PhD while seeking to follow Jesus Christ? Transforming the Mind will help you unwind in a beautiful setting, discussing and worshipping with other students and young academics. Donald Hay, Roy McCloughry and Maithrie White will be speaking. For more info, see the website.
www.transformingthemind.org
Group
Room
Time
School Aged Children (R-Y6) Large Function Room 10.25am
Info Activities
First Steps (0-3s)
Small Function Room Anytime in the service Toys. Parental supervision required
Next Steps (Pre-School)
Room 4
10.25am
Activites. Parental supervision required
Optional for 11-18s
Large Function Room 10.25am
Welcome to join and help with activities
21st - 26th August We will be running a 24/7 tea, coffee and prayer tent, the lost property tent and a detached team across the campsite of 120,000 people. We need volunteers (over 18s only) but training will be given and good people skills are essential. Volunteers need to commit a minimum of 20 hours to get a free wristband, and options for accommodation are available. Contact Beth for more info.
A medical student, the daughter of a vicar friend of Jonathan Clark, needs accommodation from September. If anyone has a spare room for rent, please get in touch with Janet Gibson.
Janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Fri 14 June, Church Lorna James is coming to Leeds as part of her ‘Over the Pond’ tour. The soprano is joined by pianist Tom Henderson for a night of music from the UK and USA. See the website for info.
www.lornajames.com
Please pray for the good working relationship with Leeds City Council and the way forward for our hostel, Regent Terrace, which provides alcohol therapy. Please pray for the residents at this time of change, that they will have peace and the reassurance of care.
beth@leedsstreetangels.org.uk
Sat 3 Aug - Fri 9 Aug 2013, Notts County Showground This year’s New Wine North East 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.
www.new-wine.org
Israel/Palestine Network Saturday 6 July Network members will be attending a synagogue service in north Leeds; if you'd like to join us please contact David Kibble.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk 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
Wed 15
11.30am
Bridge Cafe // Church
Thu 16
7.30am 12.30pm 7.30pm
Day of Prayer and Fasting // Community Room Day of Prayer and Fasting // Church Day of Prayer and Fasting // Centre
Sat 18
9.30am
School of Theology // Centre
Sun 19
10.30am 6.30pm
Morning Worship with Confirmations and Baptisms // Church Evening Worship with Baptisms // Church
A weekend to encourage and equip the women of St G’s to see faith in action. Inspiring teaching, worship, prayer, and time away together in the beautiful countryside. We'd love to see you there! Sign up: fill in a flyer or see Lisa.
A group of men from St G's are going to the Yorkshire Dales for a weekend of Sharing Life and Being Men, adventurous activities, challenging teaching and worship together. Sign up in the foyer or see Dave.
lisa.woodlock@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
dave.sankey@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk