Dear friends
This week we have met in lunch clubs, house groups, services, homes, on garden benches, on zoom and around tables to pray, play, worship, learn, encourage and support. On Tuesday at the church meeting, we thanked God for all He has done in the past and we also had the opportunity to share with God our disappointments and concerns. We thanked God for His faithfulness in the present and we opened ourselves again to a future guided by His Holy Spirit.
We heard about and prayed for those involved in youth and Beacon cafe. We welcomed two new deacons, Phil and Karen, alongside Krys who stood for re-election, and we prayed for all those called to lead on the diaconate and across the church.
The next deacons meeting is next Tuesday 19th May at 7.30 in the music room.
Coming up…
Sunday 17th May 11am Church Service all together with communion. During the main talk so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together. Looking ahead to Pentecost John 1:1-18 ‘Jesus through the eyes of John’.
The Welcome lunch is postponed but 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 or any of the team or myself. Do invite those you know who you think may like to come.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in the church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Monday 18th May 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available
Tuesday 19th May 10.00 – 11.30am Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 19th May bible study 1.00 – 2.30pm in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Deacons and Shelley meet 19th May at 7.30pm in the church building
Wednesday 20th May Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information.
Wednesday 20th May Wednesday Worship 1.30pm Music Room Everyone welcome, this week we look forward to Pentecost. Speak to Rachel if you want to know more.
Wednesday 20th May Bible Study in the Music Room at 7.30pm. Speak to Andy or Ruth or Shelley or contact Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 20th May house group with Diane S. Talk to Diane S for more information.
Thursday 21st May Primley Wood Primary School. Year 4 workshop in the morning in the church building.
Thursday 21st May Craft group warm welcome space 2.00 – 4.00pm All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill – speak to Karen for more information.
Thursday 21st May Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 22nd May Bible Study in the Music room – 10.00 – 11.00am speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 22nd May Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information.
Sunday 24th May 11am Pentecost Service. All together with baptism! If you are thinking about baptism too or want to ask more questions, then do get in touch. All age celebration with drinks and cake after the service. Do pray for Kat who is being baptised.
No Rock-Solid youth groups this week. Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm.
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.
Beacon and Lords Pantry take a break on Monday 25th May as its the bank holiday. Beacon is back on the 1st June.
No Stepping Stones for under 5’s on the 26th May as the leaders are preparing for the new term as its half term holidays.
Wednesday 27th May Bible Study in the Music Room at 7.30pm. Speak to Andy or Ruth or Shelley or contact Lesley for more information.
Wednesday May 27th The ‘Create your own psalm’ art group ( last Wednesday of the month) meet in the meeting area 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.
The next PACT (policing and communities together) meeting will be on Wednesday 27th May too at Moortown at 6.30pm until 7.30pm. If you live locally or are interested in the local community do consider coming along. For more information talk to Adam.
Beacon is back on the 1st June but Stepping Stones is back after two weeks on the 16th June as a number of the leaders are away on the 9th June.
Monday 8th June we’ll be joining in with The Big Lunch. Find out more information here The Big Lunch 2026 | Eden Project Communities. 12pm-1pm after Beacon Café, inviting people of all faiths and none to chat and ask questions about what’s important to them in terms of faith and life. Lunch is free, if you want to book a place, contact Lesley.
Mission group meet on the 9th June 2.30-4pm in the building. For more information ask myself or Phil Coates.
Couple of extra things…
Jonathan D and Gill D will be gardening on the morning of Saturday 20th June from 10.00am until 1.00. If you would like to join them in tidying up the aresa around the carpark then we’d love to have you. Please bring tools if you have them although we have a couple of tools you can borrow. All children need to be supervised. We’ll have tea and snacks out.
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.
Finally a prayer shared as part of the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ week of prayer on the run up to Pentecost.
‘O Lord,
in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son our God,
give us that love which can never cease,
that will kindle our lamps but not extinguish them,
that they may burn in us and enlighten others. Amen.’
[6th century Celtic prayer]
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
