Sunday 9th June 2013
Welcome
Today’s Services
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.
10.30am
Only In Luke Lead: Jon Swales Preach: Mark Powley
6.30pm
What On Earth Is God Doing? Lead: Joanna Pearson Preach: Dan Tyler
10.30am
Community Church Lead: Roy Foster Preach: Ann Nichol
10.30am
Wrangthorn Preach: Joanna Pearson
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.
Representing St George's on the local Deanery Synod is a good way of engaging the church in the mission of Headingley Deanery. We are currently represented by two church members and, from September, will need 2 more members. Those who represent St George's on the Synod also serve on our PCC. For more info, please contact Janet Gibson.
4-6 pm, Sat 15 June, Centre Refuel is an ecumenical Scripture Union event for 7-11 year-olds, where children are encouraged to show their love for Christ and other children of Leeds. Team are urgently needed to help before (1-4), at (4-6) and after (6-7:30) the event. For more info, see the website.
Janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
www.refuelleeds.org.uk
12-4pm, Sat 22 June, St Chad’s 8pm, Tue 11 June, 6 Adel Pasture Please join us in listening to and discussing a lecture on Emergence, Topdown causation and Reductionism.
psvinall@btinternet.com
Parish Centre, LS16 5JT You are invited to a 10th birthday celebration of Friends International, with BBQ, testimonies, thanksgiving and fun for children. Please RSVP to Phil Thomas.
phil.thomas@fileeds.org.uk
7.30pm, Tue 11 June, South Parade Baptist Church Talk from Professor Meric Srokosz on 'Oceans, climate change and Christianity: God's story and the Earth's story.' Refreshments from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm with questions and discussion. Free, all welcome.
jglockwood1@me.com
Fri 14 & Sun 16 June There will be no Roots on Friday and Saturday as the youth team will be taking time away for a retreat and training.
2.30pm, Fri 15 June, Church Sarah Jeffery and Toma Dursina would like to invite the church family to the celebration of their marriage.
2-3.30, Sat 22 June, 7-8.30, Fri 28 June, Living Hope Church Come along to learn a flash-mob style praise dance to be performed on July 6 on Briggate, as a part of the ‘Hope for the Nations’ day. For more info please contact Nicola Phillips.
07858311801
Over two hundred wonderful people volunteer on teams to help make church happen on a Sunday, from welcomers to worship leaders, prayer ministers to projectionists. Joining a team is a great way to get to know folk at St G’s, especially if you are new, to grow as a Christian and to serve in God’s kingdom. If you would like to speak to someone about where you could fit in do get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
0113 243 8498 reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
21 - 26 August We will be running a 24/7 tea, coffee and prayer tent, the lost property tent and a detached team across the campsite of 120,000 people. We need volunteers (over 18s only) but training will be given and good people skills are essential. Volunteers need to commit a minimum of 20 hours to get a free wristband, and options for accommodation are available. Contact Beth for more info.
beth@leedsstreetangels.org.uk
7.30pm, Fri 14 June, Church Lorna James is coming to Leeds as part of her ‘Over the Pond’ tour. The soprano is joined by pianist Tom Henderson for a night of music from the UK and USA. See the website for info.
www.lornajames.com
Changing the law on marriage will have huge long-term effects on our society. Please continue to pray for Parliament as the bill goes to the House of Lords; also for our Bishops and Archbishops, the Church of England General Synod and St George’s PCC as we all respond to the changes in society. If you want to get involved in the campaign, go to C4M.org.uk; for access to good pastoral resources for anyone struggling with same sex attraction, contact the True Freedom Trust website; to help you think the issues through, I recommend ‘Biblical and Pastoral Responses to Homosexuality’ by Andrew Goddard and Don Horrocks, which is now available on the bookstall. Jonathan Clark.
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.
The Diocesan Boards of Education for Bradford and Ripon & Leeds are seeking to recruit new and effective people to fulfil the roles of governor in several Church Schools and Academies. For more details please pick up a flyer in the foyer or contact Janet.
www.liberate.eventbrite.co.uk 01535 642042
Mon 14 - Fri 18 April 2014, Butlins, Skegness Spring Harvest is an all age Christian family festival. Price per person in self-catering accommodation is £135 (units of 4 or 6). If you’re interested, please talk to Janet Clark or Kevin Keefe after the morning service, or contact Janet by Mon 10 June.
07896 984297 janetc@eml.cc www.springharvest.org
janet.gibson@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.brleducationteam.org.uk
7.45pm, Thurs 11 June, Centre The Israel/Palestine network invites you to come along to a prayer meeting for Israel/ Paliestine and for the greater Middle East. We’ll begin by watching a 30 minute documentary and then there will be time for silent, reflective prayer or for prayer in small groups. We’ll provide websites and newspaper articles you might look at to guide your praying.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
Israel/Palestine Network Saturday 6 July Network members will be attending a synagogue service in north Leeds; if you'd like to join us please contact David Kibble.
dg.kibble@hotmail.co.uk
Take Off Network Sunday 23 June, Pub lunch followed by walk. Organised by Simon and Karen Flood Saturday 13 July Bar-B-Q. Organised by Mike and Susanne Jenkins
Contact the above or david.jackson600@ ntlworld.com for more details For more info about Networks and events please visit:
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/ networks reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk 0113 243 8498 Deadline for the notice sheet is 12 noon on Thursday
Please pray for the Crypt Staff after the rededication and staff away day last Wednesday. Pray that they will be refreshed to face all the challenges that will come their way through helping the most vulnerable people in our society.
Wed 12
11am
Bridge Cafe // Church Foyer
Thu 13
7.30am
Prayer Meeting // Church via Thoresby Place
Fri 14
7.30pm
Lorna James Concert // Church
Fri 14 & Sun 16
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No Roots
Sat 15
9.30am
School of Theology // Centre
Sun 16
10.30am 6.30pm
Morning Worship // Church Evening Communion // Church
9.30am, Sat 15 June, Centre Come along for a breakfast of pastries, fruit and coffee followed by teaching and discussion. This session will be on the subject of “Fulfilment (the new creation, hell and the last things)”, £8/£4. This will be the final session of the year. Keep your eyes open for next year’s programme, which will be announced over the summer.
www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/sot
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