Dear friends
Greetings to you all on this warm day. Coming up this weekend we have a service at 11am on Sunday with a group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. This week we look at ‘Living Way’. What roads has Jesus opened up to us and how does the Holy Spirit continue to help us on that journey? In the afternoon, 3-5pm, we have the cream tea with any donations going to our friends in Romania to support the work they do there. Here are some recent letters about their work from the website…
A heartfelt thank you from Florin and Dana Fodor in Cluj, Romania – Moortown Baptist Church
In the evening there is a slightly earlier start time of 6.30pm for both Rock Solid Youth groups as they have a creative evening exploring the psalms through colour and pen, no previous experience necessary. They will finish at the usual time of 8pm.
Building work…
It’s very exciting to see that the building work has started on the music room with new lintels, and the scaffolding is up to sort out the roof over the music room and some of the offices. See pictures on the website and facebook. More information about building repairs and improvements were shared at the church meeting last week. The company who are dealing with the roof are very busy over the Summer but they have managed to squeeze us in! If you missed this and want to know more, ask one of the building project group, Jonathan, Geoff, Karen, Rod or Shelley. Thanks to those involved in different ways. We are hugely grateful for your continued financial giving that enables us to be able to do projects like this.
We are not anticipating any groups to be cancelled or postponed.
Inside the building…
More painting work is going on in the corridors and sports hall and preparation in the corner room for a fresh new look. Thankyou! The corner room is now used for a bible study, a quiet space for babies, toddlers and their carers on Tuesdays and for hire as a safe space for Leeds City Council to host their family group work. As you may be aware, the number of council buildings has decreased over the last few years so it’s good to be able to use this room to support vulnerable families in a positive, safe space.
Around the city…
This weekend sees the launch of many Leeds 400 events across the city. We’ll be joining in by including it in our Sunday service, Beacon café and lunch club next week. On the 13th July 2026, Leeds commemorates 400 years since becoming a city able to make decisions on how it is governed, as it received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I. Part of the name Leeds came from the Latin word meaning ‘people of the fast-flowing river’ as it developed around the River Aire. Today we pray for this city and for those who have made Leeds their home. “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile…” Jeremiah 29:7
We’ll be featured in the Yorkshire Baptist Association prayer diary the week of the 12th July. Have a look here Prayer & Spiritual Reflections — Yorkshire Baptist Association We have sent some prayer points and thanksgiving prayers. There are many more things we could say but we had to give just a couple. It means that all the churches in the Yorkshire Baptist association and the regional ministers will be praying for us and asking God for His guidance for us over the next week.
Join Blossom for their Self-Defence Free Taster Session for women at Moortown Baptist Church on 27th August from 1:30pm-4:30pm This friendly, session focuses on building confidence, awareness, communication skills, and simple self-defence techniques that anyone can learn. No experience required. Whether you’re looking to feel more confident in everyday situations or simply want to try something new, Blossom would love to welcome you. Book your place today at https://blossom-uk.co.uk/courses/ola/services/self-defence-taster-session-moortown-leeds-27th-aug-11
Coming up…
Monday 13th July 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. (we will be keeping it cool with a warm welcome!) Food pantry available
Tuesday 14th July 10.00 – 11.30am Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers. Last session before a break in the holidays.
Tuesday 14th July House Group 1.00 – 2.30pm in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Tuesday 14th July 7.30pm Deacons get together and Shelley.
Wednesday 15th July Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information.
Wednesday 15th July House Group social. Speak to Andy or Ruth or Shelley/Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 15th July House Group meets, see Diane S for more information.
Thursday 16th July 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. This week we made it a cool space but with a warm welcome! Meet in the Sanctuary (large room we meet in on Sundays)
Thursday 16th July Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 17th July Bible Study in the Music room – 10.00 – 11.00am speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 17th July Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information.
Sunday 19th July at 11am ‘Living Bread’ a service with communion for all.
Sunday 19th July 7.00-8pm Rock Solid Youth meet. There will then be a couple of weeks off.
Sunday 26th July at 11am ‘Living Word’ a service for all with a small group for our younger friends.
“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” – Galatians 5:25
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church