Dear friends
As we move into July, here’s what is in the diary so far..
6th July Sunday 11am café church with breakfast pastries, fruit and drinks – ‘The Holy Spirit’s presence like fire’ Exodus 3. All ages together
6th July Sunday 12.45-1.45 church meeting where we look forward to meeting those who’s charities the church support.
6th July Sunday 7-8pm Rock Solid Youth (younger and older group meet at the same time) in the building
7th July Monday Warm welcome café 10-12 midday
8th July Tuesday Stepping Stones under 5’s and their parents and carers 10-11.30am
8th July Tuesday Bible group – see Howard Dews
8th July Tuesday 7.30pm Deacons meeting in church
9th July Wednesday Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers
9th July Wednesday 7.30pm Bible study group in church See Ruth or Andy B
10th July Thursday 2-4pm Warm welcome craft group
10th July Thursday 7pm- 9pm bible study in church building see Gareth G
11th July 10-11 Friday Bible study in church building. Do ask me if you want more information.
11th July 8pm house group in Adel. See Jonathan or Hilary D or Steve or Helen O
13th July 11am Sunday Service for all with a group for children exploring the theme. “The Holy Spirit as oil”
13th July Sunday after church ‘Discovering prayer’. All welcome whether you have been before or want to drop in for the first time! The sessions are following Pete Grieg’s second prayer course exploring why some prayers seem to be unanswered. It is a safe place to share although you do not have to share anything. The course is being led by Krys G. The course continues after this at the same time on August 10th, September 14th and October 12th.
15th July Tuesday is the last Stepping Stones group before the Summer holidays. The volunteers will meet in the morning of the 22nd July for a tidy and a clean. If you would like to help them please see Diane S or myself.
16th July Wednesday 1.30-2pm Wednesday worship in church for all. See Rachel B or myself for details.
Please note that Lesley will not be in the office this week and will return on Monday 14th July. Any enquiries should go to the group leaders or myself or a deacon to pass onto the relevant person.
Two opportunities to find out more about the ‘Quiet revival’ research from the Bible Society including the rise in church attendance amongst young adults, on Wednesday 9th July
1.30-pm online Please book a free place here. Presented by the Church of England
The Quiet Revival – opportunities for church growth – Church Support Hub
8-9.15pm Follow this link to book a free online space Webinar: Exploring the Quiet Revival – Church Mission Society (CMS) Hosted by the Church Missionary Society
We are currently finalising plans for the Summer so watch this space. Lesley is compiling a list of everything that is happening including new ways to connect as well as noting what is pausing over August. If you have any ideas of things you would like to do, then do come and chat to me. Do keep praying for guidance, wisdom and creativity on how God is building His church here in Moortown and further afield.
On the last week of June, the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast took place in parliament and is an annual recognition of what Christianity brings to the life of the UK. This year John Lennox gave the address and the worship was led by Keith and Kristyn Getty and you can watch again here at this link National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2025. It may help inform us as we pray for our government and all those in leadership.
Today I joined with others at Cragg House Farm to celebrate and thank God for the work of Caring for life, a local Christian charity that we have supported over the years. There was such a warm atmosphere around the farm and during the service Jonathan Parkinson the CEO of Caring for life reminded us that amongst all the projects and plans and social action, at the heart of it all is a call to bring people to Jesus, Lord and Saviour who stands with the broken and hurting. A song that was written at Caring for life used in the worship services includes the chorus
“We bring our loaves and fishes
To you, the Lord of all
We’ll follow in Your footsteps,
And answer to your call.
Lord take our small resources,
Take every loving deed
Turn drops into an ocean
To meet a world of need”
Blessings
Shelley
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church