Dear friends
Here’s what’s happening in our community and beyond…
Sunday 3rd May Café all age service starting at 11am including refreshments breakfast pastries and drinks. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus appears on the beach’ John 21:1-14
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in the church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
No beacon cafe on Monday 4th May as the team are taking a break on the bank holiday but we encourage to you check on each other on that day.
Tuesday 5th May 10.00 – 11.30am Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 5th May House Group 1.00 – 2.30pm in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 6th May Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B or Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 6th May House Group in the Music Room at 7.30pm. Speak to Andy, Ruth, Shelley or Lesley for more information.
Thursday 7th May Polling Day – music room being used all day. (Warm welcome space craft group have decided to take a break today, back the week after).
Thursday 7th May Bible Study on zoom 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 8th May Bible Study in the music room 10.00 – 11.00am speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 8th May Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Sunday 10th May 11am Church Service with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus restores John 21:15-25. This is also the day of the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon so do check your route to church if you live the Horsforth side of Lawnswood roundabout, usually use the Otley Road or you come to church by crossing the top of king lane near Adel. More information here 2026-leeds-marathon-half-marathon-road-closure-poster.pdf You may remember that Kevin Sinfield, Leeds and England rugby player and captain, who was behind much of the Leeds marathon planning and visited Moortown Baptist Church back in December for the 7 in 7 challenge, will be back in Leeds on that day to cheer everyone on!
A reminder that there will be a health and safety meeting in church at 9.30pm on 11th May for those who wanted to be part of it.
Other dates coming up…
Tuesday 12th May (deacons elections) and whole church meeting 7.30pm There will be worship, elections, thankyou’s, times to share and pray and hear from a couple more leaders in the church with updates and time to ask questions.
Other church meetings to come…Sunday 5thJuly (after church) Tuesday 22nd September (AGM), Tuesday 10th November.
Sunday 17th May 11am Church Service all together – There is a Sunday school during the main talk so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together.
The group who host the welcome lunches are looking to have another one on the 17th May after church. If you are newer to Moortown or feel you don’t know many people and would like to come then do talk to Mandy, Claire, any of the team or Lesley or myself. If you have spotted anyone who you think might like to be invited so ask them, thankyou 12.30pm – 2.00pm
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
The next deacons meeting following the church meeting is the 19th May at 7.30pm.
Sunday 24th May Pentecost Sunday service at 11am. We will also be celebrating a baptism in this service so do come along and be part of it! More details to come, but if you have been thinking about baptism too or want to ask more questions then do get in touch. Please continue to pray for Isabella and Rachel who were baptised at Easter.
Mission group meet on the 9th June 2.30-4pm in the building. For more information ask myself or Phil Coates.
Wednesday May 27th The ‘Create your own psalm’ art group ( last Wednesday of the month) meet in the music room at 7pm. All welcome even if you haven’t been before, materials provided, come and have a go in a relaxing space. Be guided with ideas and then have freedom to explore. No experience needed. Speak to Krys or Cas.
Global Day of Prayer (hosted by Leeds Minster)
The Global Day of Prayer 2026 will be hosted by Leeds Minster and will take place Pentecost Sunday 24th May, 6pm – 8pm focusing on prayer for the nations and celebrating our international diversity in Leeds.
This year commemorates 400 years since Leeds first received its royal charter and city status. 400 years on, Leeds is a culturally rich and diverse city. Global Day of Prayer has been invited specially to mark this significant year at the historic Leeds Minster to pray for the many nationalities represented in the city and also different nations and people groups around the world. The evening promises to be an exciting multi-generational mix of music, song and prayer which reflects the city’s diversity. If you wish to attend please sign up for free here.
Refreshments and a light buffet will be provided after.
A couple of extra things…
A reminder that you can give to the Lord’s pantry by placing items in a box under the entrance foyer table. There is a list of what is needed in the box. It may be as simple as bringing a tin of soup every so often. Thank you.
Thank you for your prayers and involvement in so many groups at Moortown. Last week I wrote to you about prayer and practical support for Stepping Stones, Childrens work and Youth. If you would like to find out more then do get in touch with me.
If you have a church key or use a room in the building, a friendly reminder to check that all the lights are off in the spaces you use (especially now the sun is shining!) and that you close all the doors in the building as this helps with our fire safety. Also, if you have a church key and you are the last person in the building, please check that both bolts are locked on the door by Lesley’s office. Thankyou.
Giving.. A reminder that there is an opportunity to give to the work of Moortown Baptist Church either by leaving money in a box at the back of church or by giving from a bank account each month. If you want to know more about where it goes, how to do it, gift aiding, then do get in touch with Geoff our church treasurer or Lesley/ Shelley or a deacon who will pass on a message to Geoff. Finally, check out the latest stories at Moortown on our website at Moortown Baptist Church – Loving God, living generously, following Christ. And give our facebook page a follow! “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (John 17:22-23)” In Christ |
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church