John Sherbourne
A warm welcome for our new Pioneer Youth Lead
There was a warm, and somewhat energetic welcome today (Sunday 1 Sept) for James Wilde as he officially took up his new position as MBC’s Pioneer Youth Lead.
James joins us with all sorts of imaginative plans in mind as besides his work with our young people he seeks to take his ministry into some of our local High Schools.
Moving from his home in the North East and into a flat at the end of the week this is an exciting time for both him and for the church.
God bless you James, may your move to Leeds go smoothly and we pray that your work here be both rewarding and fruitful.
A bumper bundle delivery from BMS World Mission is laced with suffering, challenge and hope
The latest edition of BMS World Mission’s Engage magazine is now available completely free of charge either through the post or on-line.
However, this 45th issue – twenty pages of news and features from across the globe – comes complete with a number of extras: an August to December Prayer Guide, a catalogue full of BMS Christmas card offers and South Sudan’s Conflict Survivors, a powerful and deeply challenging seven minute long DVD.
The DVD complete with BSL signing and ready to view via this direct link https://www.bmsworldmission.org/product/south-sudans-conflict-survivors-dvd/ offers the viewer much more than the usual short, sharp shock. For not only does it examine the terrible suffering of hundreds of thousands of refugees and what we can do to help, it also contains a separate reflection video, a PowerPoint quiz, sermon ideas and even a group leaders guide.
Describing the DVD as “a window into a world broken by fighting” its sleeve notes say this: “Food shortages. Loss of mobility. Fife-threatening health conditions. These are challenges facing South Sudanese refugees. People who have already been through far too much.”
To subscribe to Engage and to all its extras visit www.bmsworldmission.org and follow the link to ENGAGE.
Alternatively Roger Robson, MBC’s BMS World Mission Lead will be glad to set up your free subscription.
It may be August Bank Holiday but for some it seems Christmas is closer than you think
If on what may turn out to be the hottest August Bank Holiday on record you find yourself with time on you hands, why not beat the rush and head over to the Cancer Research charity shop in Wetherby and buy your Christmas cards.
Yes that’s Christmas cards! But hey ho, such is life.
Gill Thurgood, an invitation to her ordination and induction
Please note the change of venue. The service will now be held at Guiseley Baptist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley, West Yorkshire, LS20 9AS
Standing room only at our latest baptism service
There was standing room only last Sunday when once again we had the privilege of sharing in the joy of baptism. Surrounded and supported by family and friends Amelia Dobson-Bond (above) and Kamala Sunnassay took to MBC’s baptistery alongside Abi Tilley and Rev Shona Shaw. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with them evermore. 
Meet James Wilde – MBC’s new Pioneer Youth Lead
James Wilde who by the time he starts work with us on September 1st will be 26 comes from Middlesbrough, where he currently lives. He has been a Christian since the age of 17, and since then has served on a number of mission projects in Teesside and in the United States.
James has a degree in Sports Coaching and has just completed a second degree in Theology, Ministry and Mission at Durham University.
James’ first meeting with our young people will be this coming Sunday when weather permitting he will be joining them for an end of term get together at Golden Acre Park.
Speaking after the appointment was confirmed MBC Co-Minister Graham Brownlee said: “Long term James senses a call to church ministry, and he demonstrates a clear commitment to young people and evangelism. He has already worked on a number of sports and evangelism related programmes and we look forward to welcoming him to Moortown.
Meanwhile James, who at present is a member of Teesside Vineyard shared his “excitement at being offered a job at MBC” on Facebook by adding “the Lord’s provision just amazes me every time, and I can’t wait to get started with this new chapter in Leeds”.
Super Sunday… breakfast and a double baptism!
Join us this Sunday for a morning of variety, worship, praise and joy.
At 9.30am, with it being the third Sunday of the month we are having breakfast together in the Music Room and this will be followed at 10.45 by a service that will include two baptisms.
You are most welcome to join us for either or indeed both of these services and to share with us but particularly with Kamala and Ameila the joy of baptism.
One in the eye for Graham at little Aaron’s dedication
MBC Co-Minister Graham Brownlee is never one to duck a challenge; its just a pity then that he couldn’t duck this playful attack by seven month old Aaron Gerald.
Traditionally, as part of a dedication service a minister takes hold of the child and whilst doing so asks his or her parents a number of questions. And it was at this point, with Gerald and Namita out of reach that Aaron struck!
Fortunately no harm was done and soon the whole Johnson family were sharing some splendid refreshments with family and friends.
There’s a gallery of pictures taken at the service below. If you would like to see a larger version of any of them simply click on the image.
Latest UK statistics show how the refugee and asylum seeker crisis continues – please read this update from PAFRAS
PAFRAS (Positive Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers) works with refugees, asylum seekers and the wider community to counter the effects of enforced destitution on vulnerable migrants. Its work has three main strands: providing immediate humanitarian relief; long-term support, advice and advocacy aimed at assisting service users to make lasting improvements to their situations and raising awareness and campaigning both locally and nationally on issues affecting our service users.
