Sunday 27th January 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 - VISION SUNDAY 10.30am
Have I Got News For You Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: John Walker
6.30pm
Romancing the City Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Jonathan Clark
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Sue Smith Preach: Roy Foster
10.30am
Wrangthorn 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.
To save us the considerable expense of having new keys cut, if you have a key or set of keys to St George’s, please return as soon as possible to any member of staff or direct to the office. If you have keys that you use frequently, please notify Elly.
reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
If you have a heart for welcoming new people, serving tea and coffee or just generally chatting, then we would love to have you on the team! To find out more or to sign up, please email Lisa.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Tue 12 Feb, Centre Come along to find out more about the internship, meet some of this year’s interns and discuss options with next year’s line managers. Application deadline 19 Feb, interviews 11-22 Mar.
kim.mason@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/internship
7.30-10pm, Fri 15 Mar, Church Adrian and Bridget Plass are visiting St George’s as part of the ‘Riding the Storm’ tour, bringing honesty and humour with their Christian perspective on life. Supported by Dave Bilbrough, this promises to be a funny and thought-provoking evening. Tickets are available from the office for £9 before Jan 31, or £12 after that. You can also get tickets online:
7.30pm, Tue 29 Jan, Beeston Hill Alistair will be licensed as Vicar of Beeston Hill with Holbeck and Hunslet Moor. If anyone would like to attend the service, please let Janet Gibson know so we can pass your name to the church.
www.ridingthestorm.org
Uni: 4-8 Feb, Met: 11-15 Feb In February both Uni and Met Christian Unions are putting on a week of events - At Uni exploring 'What Is Love?' And at Met 'Re-captured' - engaging with the gospel through contemporary films. The events will be spread across campuses with free cafes and loads of evening events. For more info or to get involved please contact the student team, we'll put you in touch with the right people.
students@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
17-19 March, Poland The Leeds Jewish community are running another of their visits to Poland, including Auschwitz. Nine from St George's have been on this visit and would highly recommend it. A political / cultural / religious tour of Israel and Palestine is being planned by a small number from St George's along with some of the Jewish community in 2014. If you are interested in either please let David Kibble know.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
janet.gibson@stgeorges.org.uk
Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from 6 Feb, people will gather in our Church Centre to learn and have questions answered about the Christian faith. If you are able to be a table leader encouraging conversation, or can help behind the scenes with washing up and serving, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lisa if you are able to help for some or all the weeks that Alpha is on.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
9pm-10pm, Jan 30 - April 10 Wednesdays, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley All are welcome, please ask anyone you think might be interested in coming along. Contact Tony for details.
07879430740 sheppard.ad@hotmail.co.uk
7.30pm, Mon 28 Jan, Leeds University Chaplaincy The new Ripon and Leeds Young Vocations Team are here to support anyone under 30 who is sensing God calling them to ordained ministry. We are inviting anyone under 30 who is considering ordination to come to an informal event to meet with younger clergy and ordinands, to be supported in their journey.
Kidz Klub help over 2,000 deprived children from all areas of Leeds to feel safe, have fun, develop friendships and know the love of God. This vital work is under threat from lack of people to help. They desperately need more people to volunteer: supporting families with home visits, assisting with clubs and more. Anyone can get involved, aged 18-80, no experience needed.
revdaveyoung@gmail.com
3-6pm, Sat 2 Feb, St Richard’s Church, Seacroft This creative skills Workshop event for 11-15s is led by a team of young Christians, gaining new skills for their churches. The focus will be on friendships, with icebreakers, games, and lots of group activities. Cost £3.50. Contact Judith for details.
07759 470 199 judith.shalkowski@gmail.com www.createleeds.btik.com
7.00pm, Fri 8 Feb, HTC, Boar Lane (optional 9.30pm - 3am) We are a growing team of all ages and backgrounds seeking to care and support in the nightlife of Leeds. Come to our open evening and basic training to hear what we do, see how you can be involved, and if you'd like to - come out for a night on patrol with us! See our website and contact Beth for more info.
www.leedsstreetangels.org.uk beth@leedsstreetangels.org.uk
0113 245 6533 // info@kidzklubleeds.org.uk
To cover maternity leave, a children’s worker is required to run a Saturday morning group for up to 300 4-7 year olds. The role is part-time, managing a team and organising the weekly session. To learn more or apply, please e-mail Trish Fearnley. Applications close 15 Feb.
7.30pm, 12 April, St Michael-le-Belfry, York Adrian Plass and Jeff Lucas bring “quick wit and incisive wisdom” to an evening of unscripted conversation. The two authors of a bestselling book are taking it on tour, with music, poetry and plenty of banter. For tickets (£10 before 26 Feb and £12 after) call the ticket hotline or book online.
info@kidzklubleeds.org.uk
01254 368 709 www.seriouslyfunny.org
7.30pm, Mon 18 Feb, Centre Kairos is a worldwide course exploring the Biblical, historic, and cross cultural aspects of mission. Trained as a Kairos course presenter, Keith Williams is planning to run a course in Gambia in April 2013. To raise funds he is giving talks on the history of Leeds, with commentary and images. Contact Keith for details.
kmkwilliams@googlemail.com
Outnumbered
12.30pm, today (Sun 27 Jan), Lunch and Ice Skating Bring lunch to eat together in the Church Centre straight after the service, then ice-skating in Millennium Square. 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
Thu 31
7.30am
Morning Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sat 2
7.30pm
The Gospel According To Bond // Church
Sun 3
10.30am 5.00pm 7.30pm
Morning Worship // Church The Gospel According To Bond // Church The Gospel According To Bond // Church
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk | @stgeorgesleeds Great George Street, LS1 3BR
The Gospel According to Bond is one of our biggest Gospel events of the year, launching the Alpha course with an evening of live music. It’s the perfect opportunity to invite friends to hear the Gospel in an exciting way. It’s also a great chance to serve on a team. It takes a lot of work to put on events like this and serving on a team is a good way of playing our part! If you would like to serve on the team for one or more of the events please contact Kim Mason. kim.mason@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