Sunday 20 May 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
Sent 4 Lead: Mark Powley Preach: Vinoth Ramachandra
6.30pm
Sent 3 Lead: Jonathan Clark Preach: Sam Ward
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: Joanna Pearson
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Sue Smith Preach: Ann Weir
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 host a student network every Thursday night at 730pm
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.
12.30-2pm, Today Sun 20 May Internationally acclaimed Christian leader Dr Vinoth Ramachandra will preach at the 10.30am service, followed by a Q&A session with a focus on how St G’s can support the work of the gospel amongst academics. For masters, doctorate and postdoctorate students, international students especially welcome.
9.30pm, Sat 26 May, Church Centre Chris Tilling is New Testament tutor for St Mellitus College. He is an expert on the Apostle Paul and writes blog for Christendom. He will be speaking on Paul’s Letters. Please sign up online, email or on the sheet in the foyer.
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/sot sot@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.45pm, Mon 21 Jan, Church Centre Meet on the third Monday of each month and our next meeting is tomorrow evening. Newcomers welcome or for more information email Elsie.
elsie2.haith@btinternet.com
7.30pm, Wed 23 May, ALC Bradford A fantastic national event from Care for the Family; an evening of worship, talks, and drama from Saltmine Theatre Company, all with a challenging message. This is an unmissable event for youth, parents and church leaders. We have a number of pre-booked tickets available for £9.
rich.cawdron@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7.30-11pm, Fri 25 May Dinner provided. Bring your own drinks. Dress code: formal. £10
students@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
8pm, Mon 28 May, Adel Pasture, LS16 8HU We will be discussing Bill Mckibben’s, ‘Faith in a Sustainable Future’. Further information from Paul Vinall.
psvinall@btinternet.com
10am, Sun 3 June, Garforth Town FC A charity football tournament including teams from Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street, with live music. Advanced spectator tickets £5, £2.50.
0113 2459061 cheryl.harrington@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk
9.20, Sun 3 June, Church Centre The Children's Team invite you to a come along before the morning service to share breakfast together and celebrate the Jubilee! There will be a continental breakfast and fun and games for the children.
4.15-6.45pm, Wed 6 June, Church Centre If you are 7-11 years old, come and join us for food, fun, games and a movie in the half term, for free! Contact Izzy for a permission slip.
izzy.webster@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Fri 15-17 June, Jonas Centre Over the weekend we will be taking part in Bible studies, talks and worship, as well as different activities! This weekend hopes to serve as a way to inspire and equip the women in our church, and will be a wonderful opportunity for us all to grow closer to one another in community. £65/£50.
We would really value your feedback from Holiday Club from the perspective of a leader, parent or outsider. Please take two minutes to fill in a survey or e-mail your thoughts.
Thinking of going on short term mission this summer? St George’s Overseas Mission Committee would like to support anyone going on or thinking about short term mission. The committee can help with: Suggestions of Short Term Mission opportunities Prayer Support Financial Support Contact Stuart Roberts for more details or pick up a free copy of the Short Term Mission directory in the foyer.
tinyurl.com/stgsholidayclub ben.walton@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
7pm, Thu 19 July, Church Centre Rob Hinton (Business Community Chaplain) and some of our mission partners will be joining us. We will also be commissioning the Romania Team and sharing a delicious meal together. £10/5 tickets can be reserved by emailing the office.
reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Nurture have a range of potted plants, shrubs and trees for sale, please see the list in the Community Room. We will also be selling terracotta planters full of summer annuals and perennials for £15, planted to order. We are able to deliver within Leeds or collection from Faith Lodge.
07982024391, chris.swan@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk
7pm, Mon 28 May, St James Church Centre, Wetherby A chance to take time to pray for all the events and initiatives that will be taking place over the coming months and to celebrate what God has been doing. Please rsvp.
01661 843328, barbarar@scriptureunion.org.uk
6.15pm, Fri 15 June, WYSOCS, Outwood House, LS18 4HR Gerard Manley Hopkins' poetry celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of God's creatures, helping us to see the world in fresh ways – and to ask what it might mean. Two speakers discuss Hopkins while Lance Pierson brings his poems to life. £12/8.
0113 258 1569 www.wysocs.org.uk/booking/sim1.php
mission@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Roundhay Network Lunch Today, Church Centre Post-Grad Lunch Today, Church Centre (see notice to left) Breathe Student Ball Fri 25 May, Church Roundhay Network Coffee Sunday 27 May 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
Wed 23
7.00pm 7.30pm
Marriage Prep 4 // Church Centre Care for the Family // ALC, Bradford
Fri 25
7.00pm 7.30pm
Roots // Church Centre Breathe Student Ball // Church
Sat 26
9.30am 7.30pm
School of Theology // Church Centre The Event (Romania Fundraiser) // Church Centre
Sun 27
10.20am 10.30am 1.00pm 6.30pm
Roots // Church Centre Morning Service with Confirmation and Baptism // Church Roundhay Network Coffee // Church Centre Evening Service // Church
7.30pm, Saturday 26 May, St George’s Centre You’ve watched BGT and The Voice, now it’s THE EVENT. St George’s very own talent night blows them all away with an amazing night of entertainment!!! Don’t miss this fun night and help raise money for the Romania Mission Trip. There will be cakes, refreshments, lots of talent, singing and of course the big auction. A night for all … so don’t miss out on this fab opportunity to be part of ‘Making Mission Happen’ and have fun at the same time. Tickets can be bought after the service, for further information or offers of help or perform contact Maureen Lawrence.
maureen.lawrence@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
The Church Office is open Monday to Friday between 9.30am & 4.00pm
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Church Centre A multi purpose venue for meetings, conferences and events. reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 383 2140 St George’s Church Office, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR 0113 243 8498