Sunday 24th November 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 Unbreakable Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Jon Swales 6.30pm
Uncover Lead: Joanna Pearson Preach: Lottie Jones
10.30am Community Church Lead: Sue Smith Preach: Roy Foster 10.30am Wrangthorn Lead: Joanna Pearson 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.
Thanks to all those who contributed last Sunday to the Philippines Disaster Relief Fund through the offertory. A total of £1155.96 was raised and this has been sent to Tearfund.
This interactive theatre experience starts this week, and Left Bank are still looking for help. Please visit the website to learn more and book tickets for you and your friends - they’re almost sold out!
www.thenarniaexperience.com
11pm, Tue 24 Dec If you don’t usually sing with St George’s Choir, but are around for this service and would like to join us, we would welcome the addition of one/two Altos, one Tenor and one Bass.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com 0113 261 2679
Christmas Carols at 6.30pm on Sunday 22nd Dec is in need of musicians of around grade 3 standard and above. If you are interested in being involved, please email Angie Wright.
pahwar@ntlworld.com
6-7.30pm, Mondays, Centre The English class for foreign nationals is rapidly expanding and we need help. If you could help with teaching, (you don't need to be a teacher) just talking to the students and answering their questions is extremely useful, or if you could help with set up and serving tea and coffee please get in touch with Paul.
paul.clegg@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
We are still looking for people to help with childcare for the Tuesday evening Farsi Network worship meeting. If you can come to the Church Centre to help for an hour or more between 5.30 and 7.30pm please contact Laura Beatham.
l.c.beatham@gmail.com
Does anyone have a spare baby seat, vacuum cleaner and/or portable heater to lend to a new Iranian family with a little baby? Also, would someone living in or near Harehills be willing to give them a lift to or from church on Sunday mornings (mother, two teenage children and a baby)? Please contact Jonathan if you can help.
jonathan.beatham@gmail.com
Film Matinee - 2.30pm, 8 Dec We are showing the film Nativity. There will be light refreshments afterwards. Carol Singing -7pm, 10 Dec We will be singing carols on the green in the Marlboroughs - all welcome. Mulled apple and mince pies will be served.
Sat 25 Jan 2014 An event for your diary next year, in aid of the Crypt and St Chad’s Parish Centre. There will be a traditional meal and live Ceilidh band. Tickets are £20 from Clare or Alison Oldfield or Laura Proctor.
clareoldfield@clareoldfield .plus.com
7.30pm, Mon 25 Nov, 5 Cookridge Ave, LS16 7NA Come along to a planning/info meeting about Le Tour de Yorkshire. This charity fun ride will take place two weeks before the Tour de France to raise money for three Leeds based Christian charities: Leeds Faith in Schools, Kidz Klub and Friends International. The ride will be a two day event and follow the same route as Le Grand Depart. If you would like to hear more about the ride or to offer some support in the planning of the event, please email Graeme.
aushereigo@yahoo.com
10.30am / 5pm / 7.30pm If you can help with serving refreshments or hosting at any of our 3 services next Sunday, please contact the office as soon as possible.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
A solid, committed steering group is urgently required to bring vision to this food bank. They are also looking for anyone who can help with fundraising, volunteer coordination, prayer, ICT and warehouse management. If you have a passion for reaching those in need in East Leeds, please contact Rosie.
rosiecook@ leedseast.foodbank.org.uk
3-6pm, Sat 14 Dec, St Richard’s Church, Seacroft CREATE is a city-wide workshop for ages 11-15. Young people lead their peers to gain new skills to use in their churches, supported by accompanying adults. The theme is Christmas Arts and Crafts. Book with Judith Shalkowski or at Roots/ Explorers.
07759 470 199 www.createleeds.btck.co.uk
12pm & 1pm, Thu 28 Nov, Room 4 Leeds Uni Union Mark Powell will be speaking on What is Christianity? Come and bring your friends to hearing what Christianity is all about. An opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a free lunch in a relaxed and open environment.
8.30pm-9.30pm, Mon 2 Dec, Refectory, Leeds Uni Union Join us at Leeds University for our Christmas Carol Concert. One of our biggest events at Leeds Uni where the truth of the gospel is heard. A relaxed, friendly environment with free mince pies and mulled wine.
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks God in the City Network Outreach Event
7pm, Wed 27 Nov, Centre All are welcome to join us in Santa hats with mince pies blessing our city and inviting people to the Christmas services.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
11.30am, Fri 13 Dec, Centre The Crypt is holding a suspense filled luncheon provided by Nurture, our own in-house catering social enterprise. History Wardrobe will perform a piece about the life and times of Agatha Christie and how she created two such enduring sleuths. Tickets are £25 and will be available from St George’s Crypt Fundraising department.
Please pray for the wellbeing of the staff as they are already planning for a very busy Christmas period. Please pray for the Christmas appeal that people will donate generously.
0113 245 9061
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Tue 26
10am
Pray & Play // Centre
Wed 27
11.30am 7pm
Bridge Cafe // Church Alpha // Church Centre
Thu 28
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sun 1
10.30am 5pm 7.30pm
Contemporary Carols // Church Contemporary Carols // Church Contemporary Carols // Church
1 Dec - Contemporary Carols // 15 Dec - Carols by Candlelight // 22 Dec - Nativity // 22 Dec - Christmas Carols // 24 Dec - Midnight Communion // 25 Dec - Christmas Day Our Christmas preparations are well underway, and we want to give everyone who comes to visit St George’s the warmest welcome possible. To do that, we need a team of people who can be a blessing for one or more of our events in December. Serving food and drinks, greeting people and stewarding are just some of the many roles that need to be filled - there’s something for everyone! Please e-mail reception or sign up in the foyer if you can offer to help.
reception@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