Dear friends
It’s been a week since we hosted our café church and community Christmas café. Thanks to all those who came and supported, planned and prayed for the whole weekend. Here are a couple of thankyou’s…
“On behalf of the MND association, I wanted to send heartfelt thanks to everyone at the church for hosting us last Sunday. We were very grateful for the warm welcome and I know Kev and his team really appreciated all your efforts. It was a very special day ending what was no doubt a tough week for them all.
Thank you for showing up for our MND community! We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Take great care”
Stacey Kirkpatrick, Relationship Fundraiser for Lancs, Manchester and S and W Yorkshire
“…a huge thank you for your involvement in Kevin Sinfield’s 7in7: Together Challenge, you literally went above and beyond for us and it was so gratefully received. We are now around £1.3 million in fundraising taking our total to around £11.5-12 million raised across the 6 challenges so far! You played a really important part in making the week very special for many people and we couldn’t have done it without your support, so thank you, we are greatly appreciative of your support and hospitality”
Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director, Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All
On Tuesday, the Stepping Stones Christmas party took place and you can see some of what went on at the link here! Now it’s definitely looking a lot like Christmas. Santa visits Stepping Stones – Moortown Baptist Church
We hosted the PACT meeting on Wednesday too, Policing and Communities together. Mainly focusing on what is going on in Moortown. Anyone is welcome to come, and we’ll let you know when the new year dates are.
The week looks like this…
Sunday 14th December 11 o clock service with communion Advent 3: Joy with group for our younger friends to creatively explore the theme.
Carol singing in a local home for the elderly after the service (please bring your lunch if you want to eat in between the service and carol singing to keep your energy up!) Speak to Rachel B or Claire for more information.
Wreath Making workshop 3-5pm in the Sanctuary. It’s £10 per wreath and everything is provided including natural and non-natural materials, Christmas refreshments, and music. Younger children need to be accompanied by an adult. Last couple of places left. Booking is essential so if you would like to be there, let me know in the morning. All welcome.
Rock Solid Christmas parties 7-8pm in the building with food provided.
Monday 15th December 10-12 Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building
(Making up the hampers after beacon café)
Tuesday 16th December afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley
Wednesday 17th December Lunch club Christmas lunch for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley/Rachel for more information.
Thursday 18th December 2.00 -4.00pm Christmas Craft group with Christmas refreshments and warm welcome space in church building. Come to some or all of it. Speak to Karen, Lesley or myself for more information or if it’s something you might be able to join or support as we are looking for helpers.
Thursday 19th December Bible study at 7pm, see Gareth G, John C or ask Lesley.
Friday 20th December Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.
Friday 20th December House Group 8.00pm – 10.00 with Jonathan and Hilary D and Steve and Helen O. Do speak to them or ask Lesley or I for more information.
Sunday 21st December All Age nativity, Advent 4: Love 11-12 midday. Feel free to dress as your favourite nativity character. If you would be happy to have a little part in this can you let me know please.
Monday 22nd December Christmas Beacon and warm welcome space with Christmas crafts for all ages and Christmas snacks from 10-12midday.
A funeral will take place in the afternoon in the Sanctuary.
Wednesday 24th December at 4.30-5.15pm All Age Christingle Service
Thursday 25th December 10.30-11.30am All Age Christmas Day Service (note the slightly earlier start!) Bring a present to open or show!
Sunday 28th December 11-11.45 All age service
Pick up a ‘wonder’ card in church to keep and one to give out. The card is also available online at www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk Please come and support us as we open the doors to many who don’t usually come to the church building. Do bring people along!
A thought for the day goes out along with the latest happenings around the church community, on our Facebook page each day and the website is updated with all the new stories of the week.
Do pray for all the Christians alongside us who are sharing the story of Christmas with their neighbours and communities as part of the Shine your light weekend (12th -14th December although there are many things going on all across December). Find out more here Shine Your Light – Shine Your Light
We know that relationships are important all year round so thankyou to you all for praying, reaching out and building relationships with those around you. Let’s be creative and recognise and thank God for opportunities to bring God’s light into dark places.
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Cor 4:6
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church