Sunday 22nd September 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: Andy Eaves
6.30pm
Why am I here? Lead: Lisa Woodlock Preach: Mark Powley
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Barry Smith Preach: Sue Smith
10.30am
Wrangthorn Lead: Bob Powley 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.
CREATIVE DAY If it’s your first time here at St G’s, it’s great to have you with us! If you’d like to know more about our church and how to get involved, there are welcome packs available in the foyer. Tea and coffee will be served after the service, so if you have any questions, our welcome team (look out for purple badges) will be happy to help.
reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
5.30pm, Sundays, Centre If you are a student, head down to the church centre before the 18.30 service to share a hot meal and to get to know some other students at St George’s. Your first week is free, and only £1 after that.
The Alpha Course is an amazing opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It’s also a great opportunity to serve; by welcoming guests and waiting tables, or leading a table and guiding discussions. If you can help, please contact Lisa.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7pm, Weds 2 Oct, Centre Please start thinking about who you’d like to invite to a fun evening of curry and comedy from Andy Kind, and a chance to hear about what Alpha has to offer. Feel free to take flyers from the foyer to share with friends.
Our first newsletter from the church we are linked with in Lale, Uganda, has come through. If you would like to receive information about Lale, please see the flyer in the foyer.
reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
6-8pm, Weds 25 Sept, Crypt The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) and Addiction Consortium Leeds (ACL) are running an event on ‘Addiction and the Medical Profession’. To register your interest, please contact Dave Paterson.
07903123283 davepaterson.upa@gmail.com
Sat 19 Oct, Church Centre St George’s Creative Day is open to all aged 12 and over, and will enable us to explore the creative gifts God gave us through a wide range of activities. Sign-up sheets and flyers are available in the foyer. Price (to include lunch) £7.50 for half day or £10 for full day. This is an ideal opportunity to invite your non-Christian friends. Each session has limited space so early sign-up is advised. A deposit of £5 will be collected before the event.
Mondays, St Thomas Crookes Campus, S10 1UL SBTC open access theology modules, £220 each including refreshments, marked essay and letter of recognition of work. (Bursaries available). Introduction to the New Testament 9am-1pm, Mon 30 Sep-2 Dec This module introduces students to the study of the New Testament, its historical context and approaches to study that illuminate faith and practice. Mission and Evangelism 2-5pm, Mon 14 Oct–10 Mar This course will combine teaching, discussion and practical reflection on mission, with input from expert practitioners.
www.stbarnabastraining.org/ modules
27-29 Sept, The Briery, Ilkley This event is for those who feel called to ordination in the Church of England. There will be a chance to listen to how God is leading you, hear Bible teaching, ask questions, talk in confidence with impartial advisers and share fellowship with others considering their call. Info and bookings online.
www.cpas.org.uk/ youandministry
3-6 pm, Sat 12 Oct, St Richard’s Church, Seacroft LS14 1BX ‘Of Mice and Puppets’ – a harvest theme with puppetry and bread making workshops. Young people aged 11-15 across Leeds gain new creative arts skills to use in their churches with the support of a peer leadership team and accompanying adults. A £3.50 fee includes refreshments. To book, please contact Judith.
07759 470 199 www.createleeds.btck.co.uk.
6-9.30pm, Tue 22 Oct, Living Hope Church, LS9 8HE This is an annual networking event for Christians from different backgrounds, cultures and postcodes, with a focus on seeing Leeds transformed. There will be stalls from various Christian social action initiatives with the opportunity to find out about what is already going on in and around Leeds.
The Joanna Project is in need of female volunteers to join the evening outreach team, working with women involved in prostitution in Leeds. The evening team head out to meet the girls, provide food, a friendly face and a connection to wider help and support. If you may be interested in joining the team or would like more information about what it involves please contact Jackie Hird.
jackie@joannaleeds.org
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks TAKEOFF NETWORK WALK 10.30am-4pm, Sat 28 Sep, Worth Valley Come and join us as we catch the steam train from Oxenhope to Keighley, then walk back stopping for lunch in Howarth. Bring a pack lunch and train fare (£5approx). Get in touch for details and to let us know you are coming.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com
10am. Sat 19 Oct, Outwood House, Horsforth We invite you to come and hear an overview of WYSOCS’ past year and our plans for the year ahead. The format will be lively, with short presentations on each aspect of the work interspersed with time for questions, refreshments and chatting. Dr Mark Pike, from the University of Leeds, will be joining us at the Open Day to give a talk on “C.S. Lewis: teacher for our time”, after lunch. A hot fork lunch is provided; we’re asking for a payment of £10 to cover this and refreshments. Please use the online booking form to pay. Students go free.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
Please pray for this year’s harvest donations. Pray that the ongoing foodbank at the Crypt will have enough food to meet the demand. The foodbank at the Crypt has been going for probably as long as the Crypt has existed and we prepare at least 20 food parcels a week for people who are in desperate need of help.
wysocs.org.uk/booking Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Thu 26
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sun 29
10.30am 5.30pm 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Student Teas // Church Centre Evening Worship // Church
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Building Faith | Equipping for Life 2013-2014 We are delighted to invite you to our 2013-14 School of Theology. Open to all, each morning includes coffee and pastries, worship and clear teaching with an opportunity to discuss its application to life. This year we will again run the popular Discipleship Track featuring the Academy of Life (sessions are also open to those who have already done Academy of Life and would like to refresh their practice or catch up on missed sessions). We will also be providing a Bible Track with a fresh series of sessions, as well as the new Life Track focused on practical Christian issues. The programme can be found online or in the foyer. Register online or by completing the form in the programme. We look forward to seeing you soon! Free places are available for volunteers on the hosting team, contact us for more info.
sot@stgeprgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/sot
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