Sunday 3rd November 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 Good News (Baptism Service) Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Roger Simpson 6.30pm
Uncover Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Pete Dray
10.30am Community Church Lead: Ann McKenna Preach: Sally Bannatyne 10.30am Wrangthorn Lead: Jimmy Lawrence Preach: Bob Powley
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.
Our shoebox appeal for Romania is underway! Info is available in the leaflet which can be found in the foyer. We would like to send as many gifts as possible to children who have little in Hunedoara, Romania. The final date for bringing your boxes to church is Sun 17 Nov.
We are in need of some older, wiser people to mentor some of our students! If anyone is interested, please e-mail our student team.
10am, Sat 9 Nov, Castle Howard We will be meeting again next Saturday for a 9 mile walk around Castle Howard. Meet in the Great Lake car park on the estate- please contact Alison Oldfield if you’d like to come.
07775 587803 alisonjoldfield@btinternet.com
3pm, Sun 10 Nov, Church A small service will be held at St George’s for all those who want to give thanks for the life of a loved one. All welcome.
3.30-6pm, Sun 10 Nov, Centre Come and join our crafty sewcial! Bring along your own crafty project: knitting, sewing, crocheting or whatever you like. We will knit and natter, eat cake and drink tea. All levels of craftiness welcome. Please let Hannah know if you’re coming.
hannah@kittle.co.uk
students@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30-9.15pm, Sat 16 Nov, Centre Join us for an evening of worship, cake and drawing close to God. All women welcome, ages 15+. If you would like to provide a cake or for any other info, please email Lisa.
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
12.30pm, Sun 17 Nov, Centre Sam is General Secretary of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God Churches in Uganda. After the morning service there will be a bring and share lunch, with a chance to welcome Sam and hear more about the work St George's is partnering in.
7.30pm , Mon 18 Nov, Centre This event is to support Christians in adoption and fostering. The church can make a difference to vulnerable children's lives. If you are interested or involved in fostering and adoption and would like to know how the church can provide support, pick up a leaflet at the back of church or contact Ruth Thomas.
leedschampion@gmail.com
11pm, Tue 24 Dec If you don’t usually sing with St George’s Choir, but are around for this service and would like to join us, we would welcome the addition of one/two Altos, one Tenor and one Bass.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com 0113 261 2679
Mon 2 Dec, Doddington Hall Join us for a Christmas meal and private tour of the intriguing Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire. A £10 deposit will be needed by Sun 3 Nov if you would like to come. Please contact David, or sign up in the foyer.
david.jackson600@ntlworld.com 0113 261 2679
Sun 3 - Sat 9 Aug 2014, Shepton Mallet We would love you to join the church family (including the Clarks and Seabournes) next Summer as we go to New Wine Week 2.
This interactive theatre experience starts in 3 weeks, and Left Bank are looking for help. Please visit the website to learn more and book tickets. They also need old lamps, shades or bases and leather bound books to sit on a shelf. If you can lend any of these items, please contact Suzie.
www.thenarniaexperience.com suzieorger@gmail.com
7pm, Wed 6 Nov, Ilkley An opportunity for anyone from medical students to consultants to share food and time together, encouraging each other in work and learning how to share the love of Jesus Christ in our working lives. Please contact Katie Mayers for more info,
7pm, Sat 16 Nov, Chapel A Natalie Holmes headlines with Josh Hart and Olu Ajulo. Food from 6pm. Chapel A House concerts promote Christian musicians in Leeds. For info and to reserve your seat, phone Alan.
dexterKJ@msn.com
07946754599 chapelahouseconcerts@ gmail.com
8pm-10.30pm, Thur 7 Nov, Leeds Uni Union, Hidden Cafe Three Christian Unions from Leeds are hosting an incredible night of live music to create the opportunity for fellowship and conversation. Please feel free to come along, bring your friends, grab a hot chocolate and be bold in sharing the gospel!
12 - 1pm, Thur 7 Nov, Emmanuel Centre, Leeds Uni Leeds Postgraduate Christian Fellowship welcomes Dr David Rafaelli to speak on "Putting a Price on Nature", looking at the ethics of conservation. All students and staff are welcome. E-mail for more info.
www.cpgrad.org.uk/leeds
This charity are recruiting a Fundraiser to join the team that serves 2,000 children across inner city Leeds. It is a 2 year contract for 19 hours per week, beginning on 3 Dec. Please contact Owen before Fri 15 Nov.
owen@kidzklubleeds.org.uk
Naomi Roberts has recently set up a project called Friday's Child. It aims 'to empower teenage girls who are, have been or could be pregnant in LS12 and beyond, by raising their self-esteem’. To find out more or to support Friday's Child through prayer or financial giving please email Naomi.
naomi@fridayschild.co.uk
9.30am-4.30pm, Sat 23 Nov, Bilton Centre, Harrogate This event is hosted by Wellspring Therapy to explore the links between physical and emotional experiences of food and eating. The cost is £60 for the day, exploring the way we view food and applying it to daily/professional life. Please e-mail for a registration form.
office@wellspringtherapy.co.uk
For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks 50+ Network Event Meet the Guest Speaker
12.15pm, Today, Centre The 50+ Network are hosting a bring and share lunch to be attended by Roger Simpson. This is to give Roger the opportunity to expand on his sermon and for us to discuss the future aims of our Network. All are welcome. God in the City Network Event Hyde Park Fireworks
6.45pm, Tue Nov 5, Hyde Park We are going to watch the fireworks in Hyde Park, meeting at church at and walking up together. Afterwards we will return to the city centre for a drink. All welcome!
reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498
Please pray for our members of staff this week. Some are recovering from operations, some are ill, some are dealing with a bereavement. Please pray for strength and healing for them at one of our busiest times of the year. We thank God for the support from our volunteers.
Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Tue 5
10am
Pray & Play // Centre
Wed 6
7pm
Alpha // Church Centre
Thu 7
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Sat 9
9.30am
School of Theology // Centre
Sun 10
10.30am 5.30pm 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Student Teas // Centre Evening Worship // Church
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Building Faith | Equipping for Life 2013-2014 9.30am, Sat 9 Nov, Church Centre The School of Theology is open to all and includes options for concessions and free passes, Season Pass £40/20, Pay-per-Session £8/4. Academy of Life, Joanna Pearson It's not too late to join this year's Academy of Life, our discipleship programme. Come along to try it out, or to pick up sessions you may have missed if you have done part of AoL already. This month we will be discovering Full Life, how to be filled, led and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Bible Overview, Peter Walker (DVD) Explore the six acts of the Bible to understand the development of the Kingdom of God. The Shape Course, Jonathan Clark Discover your gifts, how you can use them and the ways that God has shaped you for service at St George’s. This will be a great opportunity to explore your calling and learn your strengths.
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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