Dear friends
Here’s a reminder of whats going on this week and some dates to come.
Tomorrow, on Saturday 16th November there will be an Art Exhibition in church 11-3pm with refreshments, all welcome. It’s called Ralph Bainbridge: The painting machine. Click on this link for more details.
The Painting Machine – art sale pays tribute to an extraordinary talent – Moortown Baptist Church
On Sunday 17th November we meet at 11am to share communion, sing, share and look at Ruth 4: 13-22. There will be a group for our younger friends. We look forward to hearing in the service about the recent visit to Romania from Bela and Jean.
Rock Solid for young people is on Sunday evening 7-8.00pm in church.
On Monday 18th November it’s Beacon warm welcome café. It’s the end of interfaith week and we have this week invited, along with the support of Simon from Leeds Jewish Housing Association, those from other faiths who meet in the local area to see if they would like to come and share a drink and food. We pray the space will be a welcoming space, where people can get to know each other. It’s also Mitzvah day, a Jewish led day of social action so Simon has encouraged those Jewish friends he knows and works with to bring food for the café as an action on this day. If you are free, do come along too as we show hospitality and offer spaces for people to come alongside each other. We are currently in receipt of funding from the church Urabm Fund to support things like Beacon and craft group. If you want to know more about the positives of places of welcome, the project they run, then click on the link here Your stories — Places of Welcome
On Tuesday, its Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents and carers, 10-11.30am
Tuesday afternoon there’s a house group on church. See Howard Dews.
On Wednesday, its lunchclub for those registered and the volunteers. See Rachel Beedle for more information. Wednesday evening there’s house group at 7.30pm, see Ruth and Andy Berry.
Thursday is warm welcome space craft group 2-4pm in church.
Thursday evening there is a bible study with Gareth Gadd at 7pm in church
Friday evening there is a house group at 8m in Adel, see Jonathan and Hilary Darling.
Friday morning at 10am its bible study. See me or Lesley if you are interested.
On Sunday 24th November we have our service in the morning at 11am with a group for our younger friends.
At 4pm on the same day you are invited to come together to meet Sue and John Wilson, BMS missionaries from Paris. It’s designed with all ages in mind around tables with food and drink provided. Sue and John are retiring from their work in Paris but are coming to share what God has been doing there over the years. There will be chance to ask questions too so do come along with your questions for Sue and John. Everyone welcome.
Meeting’s coming up…
Tuesday 26th November 7.30pm Deacons and Shelley meet in church
Tuesday 21st January 2025 Church AGM. It will be a good time to thank God for all He has done in the year and to pray expectantly for the year ahead!
A little look to Advent and Christmas…
We’ll be producing some cards to give out about Christmas at MBC to help us share the good news of Jesus. For now here’s some dates for your diary and chance to share with others
Sunday 1st December at 11am Advent café church
Saturday 7th December at 1.30-3.30pm, “Sing along Christmas carols and festive songs with Steel Crazy steel pan band, festive treats and a fun Christmas quiz.”
Sunday 8th December 3pm “Stepping Stones and friends” Christmas Nativity
Wednesday 11th December Christmas Wednesday worship,1.30pm -2pm in the music room with refreshments.
Sunday 15th December at 3pm “Creative wreath making workshop where you will learn how to make your own Christmas wreath to take home, materials and festive refreshments will be provided. £10 each. Please book in with Lesley so that we can provide the right number of wreaths and resources. If you have a favourite pair of scissors/secateurs you may want to bring them along, but we will have some for you to use anyway!”
Sunday 22nd December 11am All age Nativity
Monday 23rd December Festive Beacon
Tuesday 24th December afternoon Christmas Eve All Age Christingle
Wednesday 25th December morning all age Christmas Day celebration
Do continue to check the website www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk or ask a deacon or Lesley in the office or Shelley about anything that is going on so we can point you in the right direction. There are also information sheets in the foyer of church.
I have also been asked to pass these onto you…
A job vacancy for a part time admin role with the Yorkshire Baptist Association (click on link)
Admin Job pack 22 October 2024
And a lecture at the Grammar School at 8pm on November 27th organised by the council of Christians and Jews entitled ‘Religion and the Future of Europe’. Bishop Nick is regularly heard on Radio 2 and 4 and before he became Bishop he worked as a linguist at GCHQ.
Bishop Nick to give annual Leeds Council of Christians and Jews lecture – Diocese of Leeds
“You have heard that it was said, ‘ Love your neighbour’ and Hate your enemy’. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-44)
Let us keep responding to Jesus radical call of love in all we do
In Christ
Shelley
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