Dear friends
Last week we heard the story Jesus told about a good Samaritan. Many of you have shared new things that you think God has shown you through this story and it’s been encouraging to hear. Let’s keep sharing our stories and thoughts with each other, writing them down, drawing them..
The week has been full of national stories too, for example the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, known as D-Day, the allied invasion in 1944 that played a crucial part in liberating western Europe from Nazi occupation. Many individual stories were shared about those who played their part, there will be stories that are only known to some, even one…these stories help us to engage and think in a different way.
More stories were shared as part of National Volunteers week this week, a week designed to celebrate all those who give of their time for free to help others. Although we may use different language for this in church, we recognise that we are all called as part of the body of Christ on earth to support, serve and encourage others both in and out of church (Matthew 10:8). If you would like to know more about roles or activities in church or in the community then do ask myself, send a message to Lesley or ask a deacon. Thank you to all of you. There are some of you unable to do what you have done or would like to do due to health problems for example. We continue to pray for you and want to encourage you that you are very much a part of the family at MBC because of who you are not because of what you do.
As we approach tomorrow, we have the privilege of hearing from Diane, Candice and Mike as they are baptised. The stories of how people come to baptism help us to reflect on our own and remind us that we are on this journey together but we have an individual story too. We start at 11am and we’ll have drinks and cake after the service. You and your friends and family are very welcome.
There will be a rock-solid youth group in the evening for our younger youth, the older youth group will have a break this week. Both are back on the 16th June. If you are a parent of one of the young people who attends and haven’t sent your information form back to one of the leaders can you do so by the end of next week please? It can be given as a paper copy or electronic, thank you.
Some dates…
Monday 10th June 10-12 warm welcome Beacon café. Come share a free drink and breakfast snack. Chat or just spend some time in the space.
Tuesday 11th June Stepping Stones under 5’s group for children and their parents, grandparents and carers 10-11.30pm
Tuesday 11th June Church hosts the Alwoodley Community Forum, 1-3pm
Tuesday 11th June Afternoon house group in church
Tuesday 11th June Deacons meeting with Shelley 7.30pm in church
Wednesday 12th June lunch club in church for all those registered with Rachel Beedle and the volunteers
Wednesday 12th June 7.30pm house group in church and online. See Ruth or Andy Berry.
Thursday 13th June 2-4 pm warm welcome craft group in church. See Karen Ross/Diane Sunter for more information.
Thursday 13th June No bible study at 7pm-9pm in church. See Gareth Gadd for the next one.
Friday 14th June bible study 10-11 in church. See Shelley if you are interested.
Friday 14th June 8pm housegroup See Hilary, Jonathan or Steve, Helen or Lesley for more details.
Sunday 16th June 11am service with communion
Sunday 16th June 7-8pm Rock Solid group for young people (both groups) in church.
Also…
Whole church meeting on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm with zoom room. Agenda will come out on Monday/Tuesday. For any agenda items, do let Shelley or one of the Deacons know in advance of the meeting.
Wednesday 19th June Wednesday Worship at 1.30pm. Open to all.
Walk organised by Krys Gadd on Saturday 22nd June in Ilkley. Click on here for details Summer Solstice Walk – 22nd June 2024 Ilkley – Moortown Baptist Church
Wednesday 26th June – Deacons and Shelley Away Day
Sunday 21st July Strawberry Tea 1-3pm raising money and awareness for those churches and individuals we are connected to in Romania. More information to come.
Tuesday 10th September – whole church meeting 7.30pm in church and on zoom.
Finally, do keep an eye on the website for latest stories and news Moortown Baptist Church – Loving God, living generously, following Christ.
We also have a facebook page, look up Moortown Baptist Church or let us send you a friend request. Thanks to all those who are working on this aspect of our ministry.
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church