Sunday 20th October 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 God’s Amnesty Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Jon Swales 6.30pm
Uncover Lead: Lisa Woodlock Preach: Dan Tyler
10.30am Community Church Lead: Sheila Foster Preach: Roy Foster 10.30am Wrangthorn Lead: Jonathan Philpott 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.
1.30pm, Sat 26 Oct, Church Che and Joanna are getting married here at St George’s. You are warmly invited to join them for this celebration.
St George’s are looking to fill this voluntary position of volunteer coordinator. The candidate must be organised, empathetic, personable and a competent communicator. The role involves supporting the ministry leaders and admin team in recruiting volunteers and helping them to connect to the right serving opportunities. If you are interested, please e-mail Dave.
dave.sankey@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
If you’re an international student wanting to connect at St George’s, you’re very welcome at the events below, or please contact Cecilia to learn more.
cecilia.sun@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk Student Teas Sundays, 5.30pm, Centre Bible Reading Group Fridays, 7pm, Church International Student Network Sundays, 12.30pm, Centre
7.45pm, Mon 21 Oct, Centre This group for meditative and contemplative prayer meets on the 3rd Monday of each month. Our next meeting is tomorrow evening. For more info, please e-mail Elsie.
If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to serve at St George's then the Children's Team could be just the place! We need volunteers for the Explorers groups on Sunday mornings and also some one-off events such as Holiday Club which is 29th-30th Oct (10am-12). If you’re interested please contact Emma.
elsie2.haith@btinternet.com
Baptisms will be taking place at St G’s in December. If you’re thinking about getting baptised, please speak to a member of clergy or contact the office.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Midnight, Sat 26 Oct Please be aware that the clocks go back an hour next Saturday night. The service on Sunday will take place at 10.30am as usual.
10.30am, Sun 27 Oct, Church Next Sunday will be our 'Pick and Mix' service, beginning all together in the main church. This will include a range of adult seminars and activities with the option of participating in an all-age, child friendly, worship service.
emma.tatterton @stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm , Mon 18 Nov, Centre This event is to support Christians in adoption and fostering. The church can make a difference to vulnerable children's lives. If you are interested or involved in fostering and adoption and would like to know how the church can provide support, pick up a leaflet at the back of church or contact Ruth Thomas.
leedschampion@gmail.com
St Barnabas Theological Centre is developing a virtual learning environment hosted by the website Moodle. We are looking for someone with experience of simple programming and or working with virtual learning environments who could come and help us develop this resource – please get in touch if you would be willing to help.
kim.mason@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stbarnabastraining.org
Please start saving your shoeboxes for our appeal. Information is available in the leaflet which can be found in the foyer. We would like to send as many gifts as possible to children who have little in Hunedoara, Romania.
Space is a network of 15 interdenominational Christian youth groups across the city. Our vision is simple - we want to impact the young people of this city with the Gospel! Currently we have around 60 volunteers but this year we are in need of more in order to facilitate the running of our youth groups across the city. If you can help, please contact Phil Smith.
In October 2014 the church is running a pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine. We'll be visiting Nazareth, Galilee, Capernaum, Bethlehem, Qumran and Jerusalem. Bookings need to be made by December. Please contact David Kibble for a brochure or for further details.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
7.30pm, Mondays, Centre Good singers with a heart for worship are invited to join St George’s Choir. There is no audition. Weekly practices will take place until the event on Sun 15 Dec.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com 0113 261 2679
Naomi Roberts has recently set up a project called Friday's Child. It aims 'to empower teenage girls who are, have been or could be pregnant in LS12 and beyond, by raising their self-esteem’. To find out more or to support Friday's Child through prayer or financial giving please email Naomi.
naomi@fridayschild.co.uk
07463745075 philsmith.space@gmail.com
6pm - 9.30pm, Tues 22 Oct, Living Hope Church, LS9 8HE This is an annual creative networking event for Christians from all different backgrounds, cultures and postcodes, to connect together through the hope of seeing Leeds transformed. There will be plenty of discussion, insight and shared vision. Light refreshments are provided, and there will be stalls to browse.
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks God in the City Network Event Film and Pizza evening
7pm, Thurs 24 Oct All welcome! Please e-mail Sarah for address.
sarahlouisejohnson1989 @gmail.com 50+ Network Event Meet the Guest Speaker
12.15pm, Sunday 3 Nov, Centre The 50+ Network are hosting a bring and share lunch to be attended by Roger Simpson. This is to give Roger the opportunity to expand on his sermon and for us to discuss the future aims of our Network.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 23 Nov, Bilton Centre, Harrogate This event is hosted by Wellspring Therapy and training to discover the links between physical and emotional experiences of food and eating. The cost is £60 for the day, exploring the way we view food and applying it to daily/professional life. Please email for a registration form.
office@wellspringtherapy.co.uk
Please give thanks to God for the harvest donations which have been coming in for a while now. Praise God for the ability to share what we receive with the wider community of Leeds. Please pray for the logistics of picking them up and sorting the food. Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Mon 21
7.30pm
Treasury // Centre
Tue 22
10am
Pray & Play // Centre
Wed 23
7pm
Alpha // Church Centre
Thu 24
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sat 26
1.30pm
Wedding // Church
Sun 27
10.30am 5.30pm 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Student Teas // Centre Evening Worship // Church
Sun 20 Oct, Church Today is our Harvest Sunday. All donations will be given to the Crypt. In preparation for the winter months they want to buy 21 new z-beds for people who can’t get a bed elsewhere in the city, so monetary donations are greatly appreciated. If children would like to bring something, bags of sweets are great as every client gets a welcome pack on their z-bed with a few sweets in. Toiletries and men’s underwear would also be welcomed, and there will be a chance to bring your offering to the front during the service.
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