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.

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.

Welcome

10.30am A Text from God: Interpreted Lead: Jon Swales Preach: Jonathan Clark

6.30pm You are invited Lead: Lisa Woodlock Preach: Mark Powley

10.30am Community Church Preach: Paul Clegg

10.30am Wrangthorn Preach: Joanna Pearson

Sunday 23rd September 2012

7-9:30pm, Wed 3 Oct, Centre Featuring stand up comedian Tony Vino, Join us for a free Curry and Comedy Night to launch our next Alpha Course. All are welcome and there is no obligation to join the course following the launch night. No need to book, just turn up on the night! For info contact:

lisa.woodlock@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

7.30pm, Mon 24 Sep, Centre This evening aims to bring together people with an interest in African mission as well as some African members of the congregation to discuss and celebrate St G’s links with Africa. There will be guest speakers and an opportunity to think about how we can be effective in partnering with various countries. Pick up a flyer in the foyer for details.

Begins Wed 26 Sep, 11:30-2pm, meet in Church A great opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those walking across the bridge near our church. We serve hot drinks and offer conversations and prayer for those passing by. We’d love to have you on the team! If you would be interested in helping please contact Jon 

jon.swales@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

14th October 6:30pm On the 14 October we will be having our first ever Network Sunday. Instead of meeting at Church for the 18:30 service we will share life and love Leeds within Networks. Details of events will be announced the Sunday before.

www,stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/networks

Sat 27 Oct, Centre Organised by the 50+ Network; if you are aged between 12 and 90+ and would like to try out a new art or craft then this is for you. Including jewellery making, pyrography, acoustic open mic (songs/poetry), make an MP3 /mobile phone amplifier, face painting, embossing and card making. £7.50 for one session and lunch, £10 whole day and lunch. Most activities are limited to 6 per session so it will be first come first served. All welcome! For further info please sign-up at back of church.

2-4 Nov, Edale YHA Calling students, recent graduates and other young adults – The venue can host over 100 people and we’re going to gather for great food, teaching, worship and other fun stuff. £65 up front. Contact Rebeca for info

rebeca.brook@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

We thank God for his faithfulness in helping us, so far, to achieve our target for this year and a big thank you to all those who are giving to St George's to support our ministries. We face a stiff chal-lenge next year because of (i) a decline in income through the Church Centre as a result of the recession and (ii) a 10% increase in our Parish Share because of our growth over the last 5 years. Please keep praying as the finance committee meets to work on the Budg-et and for an increase in our general finances. If anyone would like information on regular giving, please contact Janet Gibson. If you are already a regular donor, there is a letter for you on the table in the Foyer – please pick it up TODAY! If there isn’t a letter for you and there should be one, contact Janet.

janet.gibson@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

We are in real need of willing volunteers to help set up and pack down on a Tuesday morning and to help the children with pre-planned simple craft activities during the session. To help please get in touch with Cat or Ailsa.

cat.sayburn@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

Becky, one of our new worship interns, is an experienced piano and clarinet teacher who would like to continue teaching now she has moved to Leeds. If you would like further information, please contact Becky Holt.

07772410273 becky.holt@

stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

Deadline for the notice sheet

Outnumbered & Explorers Today, Sunday 23 September

Bring and share lunch

Take Off Network Sunday 21st October

Coffee after morning service & lunch at Thai Edge.

Sunday 18th November

Sharing food and Making Hampers for Kidz Klub

#Transit

Evenings at Costa, Headingley 7.30-9.30pm Thursdays

27 Sept/4 Oct A chance to get to know people and be involved with this new

network for graduates  

New Small Group! Tue 25 Sept, Headingley 

The Outnumbered network are 

launching a new small group mee ng on Tuesday evenings 

For more info about Networks and how to join one, visit

www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/networks

For more info about events please contact the relevant

network leaders or the office: 0113 243 8498

reception@ stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

30 Sept, St George’s Church Please start thinking about collecting items to give for the harvest. All donations are given to the crypt, who appreciate non-perishable food and are in particular need of toiletries. Collections will be taken in the morning and evening services in next Sunday

You are invited to join an augmented Worship Ministry Choir for the Carols by Candlelight services. Rehearsals take place on Mondays. All voices are welcome –especially Altos and Tenors. There is no audition. Contact:

0113 261 2679 david.jackson600@ntlworld.com

6.30pm, Tue 25 Sep, Oxford Place, LS1 Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas and other crises. To find out about what it’s like to work in the field, and about Medair’s work, please come along.

www.medair.org/uk

7.30pm, Mon 1 Oct, Church Centre St Barnabas Theological Centre is a new form of leadership training in the north of England. The aim of this EXPLORE evening is to take time, with others, to consider the challenges and opportunities of church leadership and ordination, as well as information about study modules for independent students.

enquiries@stbarnabastraining.org, www.stbarnabastraining.org

7.30pm, Thu 4 Oct, Leeds Reformed Baptist Church, LS6 4DD Come along to this meeting to encourage Christians to be confident and effective in taking a stand as salt and light in our nation. A team of Christian Institute staff will speak about concerns facing Christians today, defending big issues. Please ring the CI for info.

0191 281 5664

The Church Office is open Monday to Friday between 9.30am & 4.00pm St George’s Church Office, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR 0113 243 8498 reception@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

Church Centre A multi purpose venue for meetings, conferences and events. 0113 383 2140 bookings@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk www.stgeorgescentreleeds.org.uk

Mon 24 7:30pm 7.30pm

Africa Evening // Church Centre Centre Committee Meeting // Church Centre

Wed 26 11:30-2pm Bridge Café // Meet in Church

Fri 28 7-9pm Roots // Church Centre

Sun 30 Harvest

10.30am 17:30pm 6.30pm

Morning Worship (Thanksgiving) // Church Student Teas // Church Centre Holy Communion // Church

7:00pm - 9:15pm, Wed 10 Oct, Church Centre Course runs for 10 consecutive weeks The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It’s relaxed, low key, friendly and fun. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. There is a meal at the beginning of each session, followed by a talk and an opportunity to meet in discussion groups. To register or for more information contact Lisa Woodlock:

0113 2438498 alpha@stgeorgesleeds.org.uk

www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk/alpha