Sunday 30th June 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 (HC) Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Jon Swales
6.30pm
What On Earth Is God Doing? Lead: Chris Sayburn Preach: Dan Tyler
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Sue Smith Preach: Ann Weir
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: John Walker
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.
1pm, Sat 6 July, Church Eliza and Mike would like to invite anyone from the church family to attend their wedding and stay for cake afterwards.
1.30pm, Sat 13 July, Church El and Pete invite you to join them for their wedding service, followed by light bites in the community room.
Please pray for our Short Term Mission partners serving overseas this summer. A prayer card is available in the foyer, or follow links to ‘Short Term Mission’ on the website.
6.30 - 8.30pm, Sun 8 September, St George’s Church Tony Campolo will be speaking at this event taking place in an evening service in September. Please join us as we share worship, prayer, inspiration and challenge, seeking unity in Leeds. For more information, please see the website below.
www.leedschurchestogether.org.uk
7.45pm, Thu 4 July Parents or guardians of children aged 2-18 are invited to an evening's discussion on children and video gaming. The evening will involve reflecting together on how we think about gaming devices as Christians, and contribute to a research project on this issue. To register an interest, contact Mark Powley.
mark.powley@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
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.
7pm, Thu 18 July, Centre We will be discovering more about Global Mission projects we are supporting as a church, with presentations by Andy Buckler (France), Chip and Diane Cowles (Newcastle/ Agape) and Mike Chesterton (Tearfund). Tickets are now available in the foyer or can be reserved from the church office.
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
Have you ever thought about joining the Children’s Team? Do you enjoying having fun? Do you have skills in technology, art, worship, sport etc? We need more leaders for our Sunday morning team with a variety of skills, no previous experience necessary. Please contact Jennifer if you’re interested.
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeeds.org.uk
7pm, Thursdays, St George’s Church Centre Living as a Christian in your home country can be challenging. There are pressures around work, marriage, church and relating to parents. To help you in these areas, come along to the ‘Living for Jesus at Home Course’: a relaxed and friendly evening with a meal (please bring £1.50 to cover costs). It’s for all International Students. Pick up a flyer at the back of church, or for more info please e-mail Phil Thomas.
phil.thomas@fileeds.org.uk
This year the workshops at Greenbelt Festival are on the theme of ‘Bugs & Butterflies’. We need donations of craft items: buttons, pipe cleaners, felts, fabric scraps, shiny bits etc. There is a box by the bookstall, so please bring what you can.
7.30pm, Sat 6 July, Holy Trinity, Boar Lane LS1 We would love you to join us for this event to help raise money for the Cambodia Mission Trip . The team we will be involved in lots of different projects, from working with children who have been freed from sex trafficking, to running kids clubs, to working in the dentistry school teaching and training students. The evening will be filled with fun including live piano and vocals, a BIG pub-like-style Quiz and a Skills Auction. Tickets are only £5, from Lizzy Betteridge.
There will be some traffic disruption on Sunday 7 July in the city centre. Please see the website for route details.
We like to give our children’s team a rest during the Summer holidays, so are looking for volunteers to help run activities from 28 July – 25 August. We can provide activities and training - no experience necessary. Volunteers will need a CRB check, so please contact Jennifer ASAP if you can help.
jennifer.roberts@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Sun 15 Dec, 2013 Good singers with a heart for sung worship are invited to join St George’s Choir. There is no audition. Weekly practices begin on Mon 2 Sept. Early notice of intention to join is appreciated to allow planning.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com 0113 261 2679
eabetteridge@gmail.com Call/text 07929400726
3-6pm, Sat 13 July St Richard’s Church, Seacroft This Christian Skills Workshop event for 11-15s is lead by a team of young people, gaining new skills for their churches. There will be icebreakers, games, water games and lots of group activities. Cost £3.50. Contact Judith Shalkowski for more details.
07759 470 199 judith.shalkowski@gmail.com www.createleeds.btik.com
Phillip and Ida Ntege's Daughter, Esther, is hoping to go to Law school in Uganda having done extremely well in her A level's. If anyone remembers them from their time here in the early 90's and would like to help with the fees, please contact Debbie.
Sat 13 July , The Rock, York ‘Liberate’ is a one day conference to equip and inspire women. There will be sessions on breaking free from shame, defeating persistent anxiety and overcoming life's adversities. For more info and to book tickets go online or call the number below.
2842663 robandeb@waitrose.com
www.liberate.eventbrite.co.uk 01535 642042
www.goskyride.com/ leedsskyride
Network Sunday Sunday 7 July There will be no evening service, as we meet in Networks to bless our city. Information is now available from Network leaders and in the foyer. Take Off Network Saturday 13 July BBQ. Organised by Mike and Susanne Jenkins. For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
Thank God for the response to the new voucher scheme, which encourages people to donate a voucher for £1 to a homeless person, which can be redeemed at the Crypt. Please pray that it will help to change lives.
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Thu 4
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sun 7
10.30am 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Network Sunday // Meeting in Networks across Leeds
Network Sunday Sunday 7 July www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/networks #stgsnetworks
Next Sunday there will be no evening service. Instead, we will meet in groups called networks, which will gather all over the city to share life and love Leeds. There are flyers available in the foyer with information on what each network is doing, and you can check the website or contact network leaders for info. 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