Sunday 28th July 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
Only In Luke (Baptism) Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Michelle Plant
6.30pm
Consuming Worship (HC) Lead: Dan Tyler Preach: Mark Powley
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Ann Mckenna Preach: Barry Smith
10.30am
Wrangthorn Lead: Jon Swales Preach: Dan Tyler
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.
2pm, 1 Aug, St George's The family request that in place of cards and flowers people consider donations to charities close to John's heart. There will be a collection for these after the service.
28 July - 25 Aug We like to give our children’s team a rest during the holidays. Therefore we are looking for volunteers to help run activities for 1 or more of 5 Sunday morning services this Summer. We will provide activities and training - no experience is necessary. Volunteers will need a CRB check, so please contact Jennifer ASAP if you can help.
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
14 & 28 Sept, Church Centre Anyone planning to get married next year is welcome at the course; whether you are getting married at St George's or elsewhere. Please contact Janet Gibson as soon as possible to express interest. The next course will be in January 2014.
janet.gibson @stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Please pray for the following camps taking place over the next few weeks of the Summer holidays. Brymore: Pray for Tim Clarke, Ben & Louisa Lawrence and Alex & Elly Woodhead as they lead 14-18 year olds. That God would build the young people up to have lasting faith. Ripon: Pray for Chris Balding, Fraser Raitt, Kate Wright, Mel Scott, Rachel Sandbach, Ruth Zealey and Richard and Rachael Fox as they lead 11-18 year olds. That community would be developed and that Jesus would break in. Morfa Bay: Pray for Ben Walton, Will Talbot and Rob & V White as they lead 120 10-16 year olds. For safety, good weather and strengthened relationships with God. New Wine: Pray for all the St George’s staff and congregation who are serving at New Wine. That God would bless this time away together and equip all those on various teams. Treginnis: Pray for Louise Mann, Tim Clarke and the Swales Family as they lead 8-11 year olds. Confidence for a new young leader from Kidz Klub, and that the kids get to experience God’s love in a big way.
Louise Bisset is stepping down from her role as safeguarding officer at St G’s. If you are interested in taking on this vital role, or for more info, please contact Janet Gibson.
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Please pay a visit to our new lending library in the bookstall area where you can borrow, exchange and donate books. See the signs for details, and keep checking back for new additions.
In January we asked for a net increase in giving of £65k and an overwhelming £85k was pledged. However, outstanding pledges, giving reductions and regular givers leaving Leeds has left us with a shortfall of £15k. Please pray for wisdom for our Treasury team as they prepare the budget for 2014. For info on how to give there is a form in the foyer, or email Dave or Janet.
dave.sankey@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Wed 4 & 11 Sept, The Crypt have launched a voucher scheme entitled ‘Give Me Some Credit’. The scheme provides an innovative and positive way to help people on the street instead of giving them money. Vouchers can then be redeemed for a meal at the Crypt and access to all their services. Vouchers will be available after the service at a cost of £5 for five. Please help the Crypt to make a difference for even more people.
As part of our Emmerdale and Crypt 7’s fundraising event on 4 August we are having a Grand Raffle. Tickets are £1 each or £10 for a book. Prizes are listed on the community room notice board. Every penny raised goes to the Crypt.
The Children’s Society LEAP Programme offers a befriending scheme for children in Leeds. They are currently recruiting volunteers to empower disabled young people to achieve their goals. The next recruitment deadline is 1 August. Please contact their office for further details and an application.
0113 236 3900
We are thinking of 'naming' the small and large function rooms in the Church Centre rather than calling them the Small / Large Function Room. If you would like to propose any names or themes that we might use could you please contact David Kibble by the end of August.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
We have three car parking spaces for rental in the Church Centre, Monday - Friday, for £150 per month. If you or anyone you know might be interested in these spaces, please contact Maureen Lawrence. If you work in the City Centre, please consider letting your colleagues know about the spaces.
7 King Edward Avenue, Horsforth, LS18 4BD Are you going off to uni/ know someone that is going off to uni in september? We want to make sure that you go off to uni feeling prepared. In September we will be having two evenings exploring what is in store being a Christian at Uni. We will be eating together, looking at what you can expect, churches you can link up with praying for you as you get ready to go. We would also be wanting to link you with some people back at St George's so you can stay connected while you are away Please let us know if you are planning of joining us.
dan.tyler@ stgeorgesleeds.org.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 the common vision of seeing Leeds transformed. As part of this event, there are stalls profiling Christian social action initiatives from across the city. It is an excellent way to find out about what is already going on across the city.
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks
Please pray for all the people who have been affected by the death of Richard Preston last Saturday. Richard became a client a few years ago and since moving out, he has been heavily involved with the drama and guitar group. Richard helped out with volunteering and ran the Leeds 10 K for us. Richard was aged 26 and will be greatly missed.
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Thu 1
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sun 4
10.30am 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Evening Worship // Church
From Wednesday September 18th (and every 3rd Wednesday of the month thereafter) there will be an informal Communion Service at 11.00am in St George’s Church Centre to which all are invited. The service will be followed by coffee/tea & biscuits (11.30am – 12 noon) providing an opportunity for a chat. Further information from Revd John Walker on 0113 2496239.
From Wednesday September 18th (& every 3rd Weds thereafter) the Wednesday Fellowship Network (see website for details) will be meeting in St George’s Church Centre from 12 Noon (following the midweek Communion) until 2pm. (12 noon – 1pm Talk; 1pm – 2pm Lunch). For further information and for booking lunch please contact Mrs Cilbie Appleyard on 0113 2684487 or Revd John Walker on 0113 2496239.
Invitation cards for both these events are available from The Welcome Desk.
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
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