31 Jan 2016 Notice Sheet

Sun 31 Jan 2016

Hello!

ALPHA COURSE

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.

Alpha is a great chance to explore questions about life and the Christian faith. It takes place over 9 sessions.

Who will you invite? To sign up, email

Today’s Services St George’s Church 10.30am Holy Communion Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Mark Harlow 6.30pm Evening Worship Lead: Chris Sayburn Preach: Joanna Seabourne Wrangthorn 10.30am Holy Communion Lead: Joanna Seabourne Preach: Che Seabourne 5.00pm Evening Worship Lead: Lizzy Mcaffrey Preach: Juilet Radmall Lighthouse 12.30pm St George’s Crypt Cafe-style Service & meal

7– 9.15pm, Wed 10 Feb, Church Centre

lisa.woodlock@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

THE WAY IN TO ST GEORGE’S

ALPHA COURSE TEAM NEEDED!

7.30pm, Wed 3 Feb, Church Centre A chance for us to give you a proper welcome, learn about our vision and how you can connect. So whether you're new or would just like to be better connected to the life of the church we'd love to see you there! If you’d like to come, contact Lisa or simply turn up on the night

We are in need of serving team members and table leaders for the upcoming Alpha Course. There will be 2 table leaders to each table.

If you are able to help contact Lisa

Prayer for the Crypt Please pray for the residents and staff of Regent Terrace this week

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

Next Prayer Gathering: 7.30pm, Tues 23 Feb, Church Centre

This Week Tue 2

10am

Play & Pray

Sun 7

10.30am Morning Worship

Church

Sun 7

6.30pm

Church

Evening Worship

Centre

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

WOMEN'S AFTERNOON 2-4pm, Sat 6 Feb, Church Community Room Invite your friends and join us for an afternoon of encouragement and refreshment.

There will be tea, testimonies and the opportunity to meet women of different generations. Deb Stannard will be sharing her testimony.

If you can buy/bring baked goods or welcome others, contact Lisa

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

BAPTISMS 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

baptism@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

ROMANIA MISSION: INTEREST LUNCH 12.30pm, Sun 7 Feb, Church Centre Anyone wondering about joining the Team going to Romania this year (29 Jul - 7 Aug) is welcome to come to a ‘Soup and Sweet’ lunch. (Donations welcome!) It’s an opportunity to meet people who have been before and ask questions

DARKNESS FALLS 7.30pm, Mon 1 Feb, Church The 5 CUs at the universities in Leeds are hosting ‘Darkness Falls’, a remarkable re-imagining of the gospel of John, by the acclaimed Saltmine Theatre Company. The play mixes vivid storytelling with beautiful live music to bring you a timeless story as you’ve never seen it before. Tickets are £4, to be booked through the church office

01132438498

GETTING INTO THE BIBLE Starts Sat 5 Mar, Church 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. Starting in Romans the course runs once a month on Saturday mornings between March and July. To sign up contact Lisa

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

 NEW WINE INSPIRE Fri 19 - Tue 23 Aug, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire This New Wine weekend is a great opportunity to take time out together as a church family and grow together through teaching and worship. Visit the New Wine website to book

inspirenewwine.com

STG'S VACANCIES OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Closing Date: 15 Feb This exciting opportunity covers an array of jobs ranging from reception to rotas to staff diary management. Excellent IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft packages essential.

A high level of verbal and written communication skills required.

0-6s WORKER AND FAMILY PASTOR Closing Date: 19 Feb We are looking for a gifted individual to lead our 0-6s work, develop outreach to families and provide pastoral support.

Job descriptions available from Janet Gibson or visit our website: stgs.org.uk/jobs

THE POWLEY FAMILY After much prayer, and consultation with St George's senior staff, the Powley family have decided to move to worship at Riverside Church. As Director of the Yorkshire Ministry Course, this will give Mark first hand experience of seeing how a young church plant works and will also give Mark an opportunity to occasionally preach and lead alongside James Barnett. Mark and Ailsa and the children will all miss St George's but they will be made welcome by the many families who attend Riverside

NIGHT SHELTER FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS 22 - 29 Feb St Matthias Burley are taking part in the West Yorkshire Destitute Asylum Seekers initiative to provide night shelter, breakfast and an evening meal during Feb. If you are able to help, please contact Stuart Ross

family-ross@ntlworld.com

The deadline for the Notice Sheet is 12 noon Thursday