Sun 28 Feb 2016
Hello!
TRUTH FOR LIFE
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.
5 Saturday Mornings, 9am - 12noon, Mar - July 2016 If you’d like to get stuck into the Bible but are struggling, St George’s will be starting a new course that looks at deeper knowledge about the Bible and its message.
Today’s Services
For more details pick up a flyer in the foyer.
BAPTISMS
St George’s Church 10.30am Morning Worship Lead: Mark Harlow Preach: Jonathan Clark 6.30pm Evening Worship Lead: Emily Spademan Preach: Chris Sayburn Wrangthorn 10.30am Holy Communion Lead: John Hebden Preach: Joanna Seabourne 5.00pm Evening Worship Lead: Phillipa Lucas Preach: Juliet Radmall
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
Lighthouse 12.30pm St George’s Crypt Cafe-style Service & meal
This will be on Mon 7th March, 11.30am in the church.
baptism@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
CHIZZ’S FUNERAL
Prayer for the Crypt Please pray for our staff in the Overnight Centre as they cope with the influx of extra people staying, due to the severe weather.
At St George's we love the Bible and believe that it is both the Word of God and practically useful for everyday. We recommend the following tools: 30 Days | Nicky Gumbel If you are a new Christian this short book is a great primer to get you started reading the bible. Copies are available for purchase at the bookstall. WordLive | Scripture Union WordLive provides daily commentaries through both email and online. Printed versions of the commentaries are available in both Daily Bread and Encounter with God which can be purchased in the bookstall or visit
wordlive.org
This Week Tue 1
10am
Play & Pray
Centre
Wed 2
7pm
Alpha
Centre
Sun 6
10.30am Holy Communion
Church
Sun 6
6.30pm
Church
Evening Worship
DAILY BIBLE READING
Bible in One Year App | HTB A free Bible reading app with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel.
bibleinoneyear.org
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES PCC This year we need 8 people to serve on the church council. Treasury An opportunity for people with financial knowledge to join the team which advises the PCC on financial matters. Church Centre Join the Management Team that oversees the running and development of the centre. Job descriptions will be available for all the posts. Contact Janet Gibson in the first instance for more details
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
ELECTORAL ROLL Putting your name on the Electoral Roll is a way of saying “I belong”; it is an act of commitment to St George’s and to the wider Church. The Roll will open next week and will close on Sun 10 Apr. People can join the Roll if they are: baptised; aged 16 or over; resident in the Parish; regularly attended worship at St George’s during the six months. Members of the Electoral Roll will have a vote at the Annual Church Meeting and will be eligible for nomination to the office of Churchwarden or to the Parochial Church Council. The ACM will be on Tues 26 Apr.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
VISION UPDATE
9am , Sat 12 Mar, Community Room Join us for bacon and brotherhood. Voluntary donation of £3. Contact Dan Tyler or turn up hungry on Saturday morning
Thank you to all those who have responded to the Vision Appeal which currently stands at c£20K. To continue with the working out of our vision, we are praying for many more people to financially support it.
dan.tyler@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
INTERNSHIPS Closing Date: 3 Mar Our year long intern programme runs from September and is an amazing opportunity to serve the church, grow as a disciple, be trained as a leader and discover more of God’s calling for your life. For an application form contact
joanna.seabourne@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
LUNCH WITH KEVIN SINFIELD, EX RHINO 12pm, Fri 15 Apr, Queen’s Hotel A fund-raising lunch in aid of St George's Crypt. Tickets (£55 or £500 for a table of 10) from
steve@eventsinthecity.co.uk 017585 002386
SHORT TERM MISSION OVERSEAS This is a great way to serve God, gain life-changing insights and help plan your future. To find out about opportunities or to apply for financial support to help fund a trip, email
mission@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
DIALOGUE AND RECONCILIATION NETWORK Seeking to deal with issues of conflict in the Middle East and with inter-faith matters, if you would like to become a member of the Network please contact David
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
ROOM TO LET A Farsi-speaking lady in her mid 30s is looking to rent a room in a Christian home where she can grow in confidence in her English. She can help in any way in the house as well as paying rent. If interested please contact
jonathan.beatham@gmail.com
RUN FOR ALL Sun 10 Jul The Crypt team are having a sponsored run. For more information contact
fundraising1@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk
The deadline for the Notice Sheet is 12 noon Thursday