24 Jan Notice Sheet

Sun 24 Jan 2016

Hello!

THE WAY INTO ST GEORGE'S

If you are new or visiting, we hope you feel at home. If you require help, speak to a Steward in the foyer and take a green Hello Card.

Please fill in a Contact Card if you would like to get involved.

7.30pm, Wed 3 Feb, Church Centre A chance for us to give you a proper welcome, learn about our vision and how you can connect. So whether you're new or would just like to be better connected to the life of the church we'd love to see you there! Invites are in the foyer.

Today’s Services St George’s Church 10.30am Morning Worship Lead: Jon Swales Preach: Jonathan Clark 6.30pm Holy Communion Lead: Chris Sayburn Preach: Dan Tyler Wrangthorn 10.30am Holy Communion Lead & preach: Joanna Seabourne 5.00pm Evening Worship Lead: Joanna Seabourne Preach: Leah Thompson Lighthouse 12.30pm St George’s Crypt Cafe-style Service & meal Prayer for the Crypt Pray for our clients and others staying with us who would usually be sleeping out in the cold.

Prayer Gathering: 7.30pm, Tues 26 Jan, Church Centre

ALPHA COURSE 7-9.15pm, Wed 10 Feb, Church Centre Alpha is a great chance to explore questions about life and the Christian faith. It takes place over 9 sessions.

Who will you invite?

To sign up, email

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

ROMANIA MISSION

ALPHA COURSE TEAM NEEDED! We are in need of serving team members and table leaders for the upcoming Alpha Course. There will be 2 table leaders to each table.

If you are able to help contact Lisa

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

NEW WINE INSPIRE

29 Jul - 7 Aug Is this your opportunity to serve? For an introductory booklet and further details see bookstall or contact

annweir@ntlworld.com .

Fri 19 - Tue 23 Aug, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire This New Wine weekend is a great opportunity to take time out together as a church family and grow together through teaching and worship. Visit the New Wine website to book

inspirenewwine.com

This Week Tue 26

10am

Play & Pray

Centre

Sun 31 10.30am Holy Communion

Church

Sun 31 6.30pm

Church

Evening Worship

Please pray for Dan Tyler and Millie Holmes who are being confirmed on Sunday at St Giles, Bramhope.

WOMEN'S AFTERNOON 2-4pm, Sat 6 Feb, Church Community Room Invite your friends and join us as we hear and celebrate stories of God at work in the lives of the women in our church. Speaker: Deb Stannard.

If you would be interested in getting involved with serving at this event then we'd love to hear from you!

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

ACCOMMODATION REQUEST Two women and an 8 year old are looking for accommodation for 2 weeks around 22 Feb, to cover a planned delivery for a baby needing emergency surgery immediately after birth.

If you can help contact

janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

ACCOMMODATION FARSI MEMBERS Two of our Farsi group leaders are each hoping to find a family to live with for about 3 months to help them improve their English and cultural awareness.

If you are interested, contact

mojtaba.darzi@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk.

Thank you for praying for the interviews held last Monday.

One candidate has been offered the post subject to ongoing discussions with the Diocese.

BAPTISMS

STG'S VACANCIES

Sun 13 Mar Baptisms will take place in both morning and evening services.

This is also an opportunity to renew your baptismal vows if you were baptised as a baby. If you are considering baptism, please speak to a member of clergy first and then contact Janet Gibson

baptism@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

CHOIR REHEARSALS 7.30pm, Mon 25 Jan, Centre Rehearsals for our Easter Services. The Choir would welcome any additional Sopranos and Altos. (We have a viable choir, but are slightly bottom-heavy at present, and it is the Ladies' voices we require.)

Contact David:

07944955154

ST G'S STUDENT WEEKEND AWAY 29 - 31 Jan Details and bookings at

studentweekendaway.co.uk

NIGHT SHELTER FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS 22 - 29 Feb St Matthias Burley are taking part in the West Yorkshire Destitute Asylum Seekers initiative to provide night shelter, breakfast and an evening meal during Feb. If you are able to help, please contact Stuart Ross

family-ross@ntlworld.com

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Closing Date: 15 Feb This exciting opportunity covers an array of jobs ranging from reception to rotas to staff diary management. Excellent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages essential.

A high level of verbal and written communication skills required.

0-6s WORKER AND FAMILY PASTOR Closing Date: 19 Feb We are looking for a gifted individual to lead our 0-6s work, develop outreach to families and provide pastoral support.

Job descriptions available from Janet Gibson or visit our website: stgs.org.uk/jobs

DARKNESS FALLS 7.30pm, Mon 1 Feb, Church The 5 CUs at the universities in Leeds are hosting Darkness Falls, a remarkable reimagining of the gospel of John, by the acclaimed Saltmine Theatre Company.

The play mixes vivid storytelling with beautiful live music to bring you a timeless story as you’ve never seen it before.

Tickets are £4, to be booked through the church office.

01132438498 The deadline for the Notice Sheet is 12 noon Thursday