Sunday 2 September 2012
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
Academy of Life Lead: Joanna Pearson Preach: Mark Powley
6.30pm
Academy of Life Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Mark Powley
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Joyce Illingworth Preach: Ann McKenna
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: David Kibble
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.
The church currently gives financial assistance to several destitute asylum seekers towards their very basic needs: home, food and transport. Several more individuals are now asking for help. If you would be interested in starting to contribute regularly or giving a one-off gift, please contact Janet Gibson. Thank you so much.
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Our 0-5's are in need of helpers on a Sunday morning! First Steps needs people to look after the 0-3's and assist them in their activities and Next Steps needs people to simply be an extra pair of hands in setting up and getting alongside our 3-5's. I encourage you to come and experience how amazing our children are!
cat.sayburn@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
We are in real need of willing volunteers to help set up and pack down on a Tuesday morning and to help the children with pre-planned simple craft activities during the session. If this is something you can help with please get in touch with Cat or Ailsa.
cat.sayburn@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk powleyhome@yahoo.co.uk
7.30pm, Sat 22 Sept, Church Centre This is event aims to raise funds to support St. George's Intern Scheme, the Romania Fund and Save the Children. Tickets are priced at £5, concessions £3 (includes refreshments), Tickets available from Paul Clegg or pay on the night. Please come along and give your support.
paul.clegg@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
for your patience in waiting for one of the cubicles in the Ladies’ toilet to be repaired. The delay has been as a result of a dispute between our Insurers and the roofing company who made unsatisfactory repairs to the flat roof two years ago and which caused further leaks this year. The whole of the flat roof has now been re-laid and repairs to the toilet can go ahead.
7.45pm, 4 Sept // 11 Sept 46 Vesper Lane, LS5 3NR Going back to uni in September? Going for the first time? University is one of the most exciting places to be a follower of Jesus – but it can also be one of the toughest! The St George’s student team would love to eat with you, pray for you and chat through some of the big issues. Dan and Emily Tyler are hosting dinner three times at the end of the summer for any students who may be interested in following Jesus at uni. Please let us know you’re coming:
dan.tyler@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
12noon, Sun 16 Sept At the morning service on the 16 September we will host 40-80 international students who are exploring church in this country for the first time. We would like each of them to receive an invite to lunch so they can get to know people better and experience genuine Christian community. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the gospel challenge of hospitality and it will be a great chance to meet some new people. If you’re interested in hosting, please email Dan with the number of students you are able to host.
dan.tyler@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Mon 24 Sept, Church Centre This evening aims to bring together people with an interest in mission in Africa as well as some African members of the congregation to discuss and celebrate St George’s links with Africa. There will be guest speakers and an opportunity to think about how we can be effective in partnering with various countries. Pick up a flyer in the foyer for details.
Many thanks for the steady flow of used stamps in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice, York (box next to bookstall). This is much appreciated but unfortunately many have had to be discarded recently as we must leave a 1/4 inch border for them to be of use. Please note and keep them coming!
6.30pm-8.30pm, Tue 25 Sept, Oxford Place LS1 Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. If you want to know what it’s like to work in the field, or want to know more about Medair’s work, please come along to this free event in Leeds city centre.
www.medair.org/uk stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
We are looking for new volunteers for our children's team from September, working with children aged 5-11. If you are interested in helping regularly or occasionally, speak to a member of staff or email
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Doors 7pm, Fri 5 October, St George’s Church We will be hosting “one of the gems of the British Christian music world” Lou Fellingham and Phatfish for a night of worship. Tickets are priced at £10 in advance, £7 concessions or £12 on the door. Please ask Chris Sayburn for tickets or go to the website.
2-5pm, Thurs & Sat until 30 Sept, York Gate Garden, Adel This beautiful garden is owned by and open in aid of Perennial - The Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society. The caring work of the society needs support and attendance has been lower due to the weather! The cost is £4.50, and parking is available in front of Adel Church. There are flyers on the community room notice board.
www.loufellingham.com/live
Refl-action are looking to recruit a part-time organiser/coordinator. The job requires someone passionate about mission in Leeds with organizational skills and the ability to bring people together. The aim of the role is to plan and deliver a programme of learning on mission. Applications close this Thurs. Contact Jon for details.
jon@lcct.org.uk www.lcct.org.uk
3-6pm, Sat 13 Oct, St Richard’s Church, Seacroft Create is run by young people, for young people aged 11-15. The team leads their peers supported by adults and hired tutors, gaining new skills for their churches which for this event will be Circus Skills or Face Painting. The cost is £3.50, with refreshments provided. To book, contact Judith or visit the website.
07759 470 199, judith.shalkowski@gmail.com www.createleeds.btik.com
#Transit Evenings at Costa, Headingley 7.30-9.30pm Thursdays 13 Sept/20 Sept/27 Sept/4 Oct A chance to get to know people and be involved with this new network for graduates For more info about Networks and how to join one, visit
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks For more info about events please contact the relevant network leaders or the office: 0113 243 8498
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Sat 8
8.40am
Roots/Explorers Theme Park Trip // Lightwater Valley
Sun 9
10.30am 6.30pm
Holy Communion // Church Holy Communion // Church
St George's School of Theology 2012-13 includes a Faith Track and the first full launch of Academy of Life, a new course in practical discipleship. Jon Swales will be hosting the Faith Track group, leading discussion based on recorded and live speakers. This track will give an overview of the Christian faith and look deeper into what it means and how to live it. Mark Powley will be leading the Academy of Life. This new course focuses on seven ways we become like Jesus. It aims to grow lifelong discipleship through a mix of inspiring teaching, group reflection and practical exercises through the year.
For more details pick up a flyer from the foyer.
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