Shelley Dring – Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s news. Week commencing 8th February

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

Today we continue with our Whole Life Worship series. If you missed any sessions, you can find them again on our YouTube channel, just look for Moortown Baptist Church. So far, we have looked at money, work, friendships and today we consider mind, body and soul with a focus on our soul. We’ll start at 11am with a Sunday school group for our younger friends exploring the same theme creatively during the service.

Rock Solid youth groups meet 7-8pm in the building. Do ask if you want more information on any of the groups. The older group are continuing to explore youth Alpha materials and the younger group are using some resources by Rock Solid.

The week ahead..

Monday 9th February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.

Tuesday 10th February Stepping Stones For the under 5’s and their parents and carers 10.00 – 11.30am (speak to Diane or Hilary if interested)

Tuesday 10^th February House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews

Tuesday 10^th February at 7.30 Deacons and Shelley meet in church building.

Wednesday 11^th February Lunch Club 10.15am – 1.15pm Speak to Rachel or Lesley if you want more information as you need to be booked on.

Wednesday 11^th February House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.

Thursday 12^th February Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill. Contact Karen if you want to know more. Thankyou to those who have stepped forward to help lead when Karen has been unavailable.

Thursday 12^th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley

Friday 13^th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.

Friday 13^th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information

Friday 13^th February House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.

Sunday 15^th February Service together 11.00 – 12.00pm Whole Life Worship: part 5 ‘Mind, body, soul Part 2’ with a group for our younger friends to explore the theme creatively together. We’ll also share communion together.

Sunday 15^th February Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building

February half term…

Monday 16^th February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.

No Stepping Stones this week.

No lunch club this week but at 1.45pm we’ll be having a film afternoon open to everyone! With a nod to the Milano Winter Olympics that started this weekend, we’ll be showing the film ‘Cool Runnings’ (PG) The story of a Jamaican bob sleigh team at the Winter Olympics! All ages are welcome and we’ll have choc ices at the interval. Film running time is 98 minutes so we’ll be done by 3.45pm.

Thursday 19^th February Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.

Most house groups will be running through half term but do check with Lesley or Shelley or ask individual group leaders.

Looking ahead..

Tuesday February 24^th7.30pm Whole Church meeting. All welcome. The agenda will come out this week and will include budget priorities for the year, looking at what God is doing amongst us and updates from those who want to share what has been happening in the areas of church they have been leading or involved in since the last meeting.

The mission group were due to meet on 24^th February but this has been postponed due to the church meeting needing to be in February and this being the only available date when reports can be prepared. It is proposed that mission group meets a week later on the 3^rd March. If you are usually part of this group we’ll be in touch with you this week.

A few things to let you know about..

Over the last week we have had two meet ups for those who lead sung worship each week and for those involved in sung worship and in the tech team. Thanks to Andy who led the discussions and a big thankyou to all those who contributed to praying, eating, sharing practical skills and discerning where we are and what we could prayerfully develop.

Thankyou to those who came to support the family and friends of Jean Hiley last Thursday at Jean’s Thanksgiving and Celebration of life Service. Do continue to pray for the family.

Sadly, Joan Gardner died recently after an illness. Some of you may remember Joan as she has been part of the church for a long time although she hasn’t been in the building for a while. Joan’s funeral will take place on Thursday 19^th February at 11.00am at The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Harrogate Road. All those who would like to go to the service to remember and thank God for Joan’s life are welcome.

Around the city…

The launch of the Leeds Lent Prayer Diary which will take place on the 12th February, 6 – 8pm at the St George’s Conference Centre, 60 Great George St, Leeds LS1 3DL. You can sign up for the launch here Leeds Lent Prayer Diary Launch Tickets, Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite If you have any questions then please email at comms@lcct.org.uk.

There will be a Day of Prayer for the City of Leeds on Saturday 21st March with provisional times being between 9:30am and 6pm. This will be hosted by/held at Bridge Community Church. More information coming soon.

North Church are hosting two events you may be interested in…

On Wednesday 11^th February it is the Women’s night 7-9pm with a time of sung worship and visiting speaker is Jo Hargreaves, psychotherapist and pastor, known as the Faith filled therapist on Instagram she links science, mental health and the bible. Open to all.

What’s On | North Church

On Wednesday 18^th March ‘Care for the Family’ are hosting an evening at North Church called ‘Tweens and Teens: what every parent needs to know’ Book a ticket at the link here Tweens and Teens: What every parent needs to know – Leeds Tickets, Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite

If you would like to know more about any of the groups, about membership or baptism then do get in touch with myself, a deacon or Lesley, who will pass on a message and arrange a time to get together.

“My soul magnifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour” (Luke 1:46)

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s News for week commencing Sunday 1 February

January 31, 2026 by Shelley Dring

Dear all

This week I was reminded of Psalm 23 v 2-4 (Living translation)

“He lets me rest in the meadow grass and leads me beside the quiet streams. He gives me new strength. He helps me do what honours him the most.

Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding, guiding all the way.”

David sings of the experience of trudging through a valley of death and although God doesn’t take him out of it, he recognises the God who travels alongside him, matching each step, each movement. He is the same God who journeyed with the exhausted friends on the Emmaus Road. They didn’t recognise him until a memory was triggered in their minds when they shared a meal. Like a meadow of flowers or a refreshing stream, there was creativity, grace, companionship and restoration on the journey. In psalm 23, David sees the promise that in the midst of the storm there is new strength for each day and it’s something we need to look out for before we get too focused on the valley slopes.

On Sunday our journey continues with our whole life worship series at all age café church, looking specifically at friendships. We start at 11am with breakfast snacks and drinks for all ages. After the service, 1pm – 2pm there is a get together/share/pray session for ‘sung’ worship leaders in the music room, bring some lunch. Rock Solid for youth meets 7-8pm in the building. Do ask if you want more information. Let’s lift our young people and leaders in prayer at 7pm on Sunday.

The week ahead..

Monday 2^nd February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.

Tuesday 3^rd February Stepping Stones For the under 5’s and their parents and carers 10.00 – 11.30am (speak to Diane or Hilary if interested)

Tuesday 3^rd February House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews

Tuesday 3^rd February at 7.30 Safeguarding group meets in church.

Wednesday 4^th February Lunch Club 10.15am – 1.15pm Speak to Rachel or Lesley if you want more information as you need to be booked on.

Wednesday 4^th February House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.

Thursday 5^th February We will keep in touch about whether craft group warm welcome space will be going ahead this week as we are still looking for someone to help lead it. For general information, contact Karen if you want to know more.

Thursday 5^th February 2.30pm The Thanksgiving Service for the life of Jean Hiley in the church building, followed by refreshments,.

Thursday 5^th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley

Friday 6^th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.

Friday 6^th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information

Friday 6^th February House group at 8pm in Adel See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.

Saturday 7^th February Sung worship and tech teams get together at the start of the year. Chance to share, plan, pray and eat! Starts at 12.30 and finished by 3.

Sunday 8^th February Service together 11.00 – 12.00pm Whole Life Worship: part 4 ‘Body, mind and Soul’ with a group for our younger friends to explore the theme creatively together.

Sunday 8^th February Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building

Looking ahead..

Below you will see a poster I have just been sent for a free session on ‘how to avoid digital scamming’ at the Ziff Centre next door to the church on 3^rd February. Its open to anyone.

Tuesday 10^th February 7.30pm Meeting for deacons and Shelley in the church building

Tuesday February 24^th7.30pm Whole Church meeting. All welcome. The agenda will come out soon and this will include making some decisions for the year ahead. We are continuing to pray for Gods guidance, looking at what God is doing in our communities and what the opportunities and challenges are. This includes items that have been brought up at more recent meetings, such as people support to support this work, over the next 6/12 months. Our building is an important part of this, some of you may have noticed a couple of water leaks from the rain over the last few weeks. It’s something we are investigating but again if you have anything to share on any of this do let the deacons or myself know. We want to prayerfully see all of this in the light of the bigger picture of what God is doing here in this community.

Last Thursday we held a service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the life of Robert Owen and it was a privilege to hear people’s memories and stories of Robert. Thank you to all those came along and to all those who helped with set up, welcoming, worship and tech support. We continue to pray for the family.

Look forward to seeing you all soon,

Shelley

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s news – week commencing Sunday 25th January

January 25, 2026January 24, 2026 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

We started a theme in church last Sunday looking at whole life worship based on the Hebrew word ‘Avodah’ meaning worship, work and service. This word is used in the bible in the letter to the Romans Chapter 12 verse 1.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

Last week we focused on money, this week we consider work, whether it be paid, voluntary, short term or long-term projects. What good works has God got for us to discover and get involved in? We start at 11am in the building and online on our youtube channel. There will be a group for children to explore the theme creatively during part of the service.

Here’s what’s going on for the rest of the week…

Sunday 25^th January Children’s group leaders planning and prayer after the service 1-2pm Feel free to bring your lunch.

Sunday 25^th January Rock solid youth 7-8 in the building. Ask for more details, all welcome.

Monday 26th January 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.

Tuesday 27^th January Stepping Stones For the under 5’s and their parents and carers 10.00 – 11.30am (speak to Diane or Hilary if interested)

Tuesday 27^th January House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews

Wednesday 28^th January Lunch Club 10.15am – 1.15pm Speak to Rachel or Lesley if you want more information as you need to be booked on.

Wednesday 28^th January Creative Psalm Writing 7.00 – 9.00pm in the Sports Hall. Everyone welcome, resources provided. Open to beginners and all who want to explore God in life in a different way. Ask Shelley for more information.

Wednesday 28^thJanuary House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.

Thursday 29^th January Warm Welcome Space Craft Group 2.00 – 4.00pm Contact Karen if you want to know more. All welcome

Thursday 29^th January Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley

Friday 30^th January Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.

Friday 30^th January Thanksgiving service for the life of Robert Owen starting at 11.30am. Do come along and support Carol and the family as we thank God for Robert’s life on earth. All are welcome to refreshments in church after the service. The family have said that you don’t need to wear dark colours for this service.

Friday 30^th January Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information

Friday 30^th January House group at 8pm in Adel See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.

Sunday 1^st February All age café church 11.00 – 12.00pm with drinks and breakfast snacks, designed with all ages and experiences in mind. The theme is Whole Life Worship: relationships (John 15;15)

Sunday 1^st February Sung worship leaders get together. More details to come

Sunday 1^st February Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building

Looking ahead..

Thursday 5^th February 2.30pm Thanksgiving Service for the life of Jean Hiley. All are invited to come and remember Jean and thank God for her life. There will be refreshments in the church after the service.

Saturday 7^th February Sunday sung worship and tech teams get together at the start of the year, starting at 12.30 for the afternoon. More details to come. If you have thoughts you would like to input on this please see Andy B or Shelley.

Tuesday 10^th February 7.30pm Meeting for deacons and Shelley in the church building

Tuesday February 24^th Whole Church meeting. All welcome. The agenda will come out soon but this will include making some decisions for the year ahead. We are continuing to pray for Gods guidance, looking at what God is doing in our midst and thinking and planning for where God is leading us.

Around our community..

You may have heard or seen our facebook page about Councillor Mahalia France-Mir who sadly died last Monday. Mahalia represented Moortown ward for Leeds City Council and held some of her local surgeries in the church building. We pray for her family and thank God for her work in our local communities. We endeavour to continue to work for good with our partners in the community.

The self-defense class we were hosting with LJWB was postponed as not enough people signed up in time but if you would be interested in something like this in the future can you let Lesley know and we will compile a list of interested people ready for the next one.

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s message for w/c Sunday 18th January

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

Here is the week ahead…

Sunday 18^th January Church service with Communion and group for our younger friends to explore the theme together 11.00 – 12.00pm. We’ll be starting a new short series looking at ‘whole life worship’.

Sunday 18^th January Rock Solid youth groups in the church building 7-8pm

Monday 19^th January Beacon Warm Welcome Space and Lord’s Pantry 10.00am – 12.00pm Everyone welcome

Tuesday 20^th January Stepping Stones For the under 5’s and their parents and carers 10.00 – 11.30am (speak to Diane or Hilary if interested)

Tuesday 20^th January House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews

Wednesday 21^st January Lunch Club 10.15am – 1.15pm Speak to Rachel or Lesley if you want more information as you need to be booked on.

Wednesday 21^st January Wednesday worship for all 1.30-2 in the music room. The theme is Awakening.

Wednesday 21^st January PACT Meeting 6.30 – 7.15pm – Police and Communities Together for Moortown. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday 21^st January House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.

Thursday 22^nd January Warm Welcome Space Craft Group 2.00 – 4.00pm Contact Karen if you want to know more.

Thursday 22^nd January Women’s Self Defence Group 1.00 – 5.00pm Sports Hall. All women are welcome to book a free place.. See attachment to this email or ask Shelley or Lesley.

Thursday 22^nd January Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley

Friday 23^rd January Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.

Friday 23^rd January Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information

Friday 23^rd January House group at 8pm in Adel See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.

Sunday 25^th January Service 11.00 – 12.00pm with a group to explore the theme with our younger friends.

Sunday 25^th January Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building

Also…

Wednesday 28^th January Creative Psalm Writing 7.00 – 9.00pm in the Sports Hall. Everyone is welcome and you can bring your own paper and resources or just use what we have here (we have pastels, pens, colouring pencils and art paper..)

Well done!

Well done to all those who completed the erecting scaffolding course on Friday and passed with flying colours! We are committed to looking after our volunteers and passing on skills so we are very grateful for those who gave up their time to do this and the money from church to support the training.

Last week myself, Deacons Andy, Krys, Mandy, John along with Rachel our Seniors worker went to the Fresh Streams leadership Conference in Staffordshire. We’ll be passing on helpful learning and training in the next month as there were many different workshops alongside the main sessions. In the meantime, if you would like to watch the main seminars for free they are all available online on their youtube channel at FSLC26 – Awaken – Session 6 – Holding Space for Encounter The theme for the Conference was Awaken.

Soon Krys and Bela will be visiting the women’s refuge in Sri Lanka. If you want to find out more then have a look at our website here Women’s Development Centre. Krys Gadd makes her annual visit to Sri Lanka, only this time her support team is considerably bigger. Read on to find out how you can help. – Moortown Baptist Church

Church meetings dates will be confirmed this week.

Funerals

I now have some more information about two funerals taking place at Moortown Baptist Church over the next few weeks. The thanksgiving service for Robert Owen will take place at 11.30am on Friday 30^th January in the church building followed by refreshments in the church. All who would like to come and remember Robert and support Carol are welcome to all of this. Carol has said that you do not need to wear dark clothes on this occasion.

The thanksgiving service for Jean Hiley will take place in the church building at 2pm on Thursday 5^th February. More details to come.

Finally, a big thank you

A big thank you to everyone who came to celebrate my birthday after church last week. I was really touched by your fantastic cards and things and many kind greetings. It was a special time together and massive thanks too to all those who made cake, decorated and supported tea and coffee making throughout the afternoon! You have kicked off the year for me well!

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s friendly update – 30th November

November 29, 2025November 29, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends,

Advent is a time of preparation for the arrival of the coming King. It’s a reminder of Jesus first arrival on earth as well as a second arrival that is to come. Stories of advent span the whole of the bible and beyond as we look backwards and forwards at how God loves and moves through time and through people. For those of you who like time travelling stories and films in different time frames, Advent is a good one to wonder about and to think about what God has for us in this season.

So, we start tomorrow with Advent Part 1: Hope and the wonderful plan. We meet at 11am in the building and online and there will be a group for our younger friends to explore the same theme during the message part of the service. The first part of the service will introduce the theme for all. Thankyou to Susan for the advent ring.

In the evening, Rock Solid youth meet at 7-8pm in the building. Thanks to all those leading and praying for our youth groups and families. If you are interested, then do let me or one of the leaders know.

We’ll have the first batch of MBC Christmas cards to give out tomorrow too so do pick one up to keep or give away. All details are now on the website.

The week ahead..

Monday 1^st December 10-12 midday Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building
Monday 1^st December 7.30pm Staff and deacons Christmas get together
Tuesday 2^nd December Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents, and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.
Tuesday 2^nd December afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley
Wednesday 3^rd December Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 3^rd December 7.30pm Hybrid bible study moves to Harewood this week Speak to Ruth or Andy B or Shelley.
Wednesday 3^rd December House group with Dianne. Speak to Diane or ask Lesley or Shelley for more information.
Thursday 4^th December 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. 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 4^th December Bible study at 7pm, see Gareth G or ask Lesley.
Friday 5^th December Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.
Friday 5^th 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.
Friday 5^th December Decorate the church at teatime ready for Christmas. If you are around through the week and would like to make the church look Christmassy in anyway then do let Karen, Lesley or myself know as we would love some help.
Sunday 7^th December ‘Christmas café church’ (Advent 2: Hope) 11-12midday followed by a Christmas community café with live music, dance and refreshments 12.45-2.45pm. Kevin Sinfield will be stopping at MBC at about 1.15/1.30pm on his final day of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge 2025 raising money for those affected by Motor Neuron Disease. Please stay to cheer him in, join the Christmas café, invite some people along, then wave Kevin off as he runs onto Beckett Park University Campus to begin the Leeds Santa Dash. More information here by clicking this link Run For All launches Leeds Santa Dash as final leg of Kevin Sinfield’s 7in7: Together Challenge. There will be extra parking over the road at the nursery, look out for our volunteers in high vis jackets who are here to help and have a plan!

More for Advent and Christmas..

Wednesday 10^th December 1.30-2pm Advent Wednesday Worship
Sunday 14^th December 11 o clock service with communion (Advent 3) and group for our younger friends to creatively explore the theme. There will be an opportunity to sing carols 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.
Then at 3-5pm we’ll host a Wreath Making workshop 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. Booking is essential. Please contact Lesley in the office admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk Thanks to those who have booked in so far.
Sunday 21^st December is our All Age nativity (Advent 4) 11-12 midday.
Monday 22^nd December Christmas Beacon and warm welcome space with Christmas crafts and snacks for all ages from 10-12midday.
Wednesday 24^th December at 4.30-5.15pm it’s the All Age Christingle Service
Thursday 25^th December 10.30-11.30am All Age Christmas Day Service
Sunday 28^th December 11-12 Service together

We are putting together some hampers again to give to those who use the food pantry at Christmas and to those who we think would appreciate a hamper connected to any group over the Christmas season. We are looking at Christmas themed snacks and food, new woolly socks and hats, shower gel. A few children’s gifts such as stationary, pens. Please place them under the tree on 7^th December. We have had a wonderful donation of books from the Little Bookshop in Chapel Allerton. Thanks to Sophie for helping with this.

Do check out the website and face book page to see what’s been going on this week and what’s coming up! www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

Isaiah 9:6-7:”For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

In Christ

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s update – 21 November

November 21, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

It’s the final part of our Acts series on Sunday when we look at ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 6: For every generation…the story beyond Acts. We start at 11am and there will be a group for our younger friends to explore the same thing and make some crafts.

After church, the yellow badge prayer group will meet with Krys and Shelley in church for a catch up, learning and pray.

Extra get together! Thanks to those who have let me and Karen know if you are available to help with something on the 7^th December to support our Christmas café and community event. We would love to have 15 minutes just to chat through some of the logistics so far on the day so will be meeting at 12.45 in the music room until 1pm. Krys is aware of this and will start the prayer group at 1pm. If you want to find out more about it then you are really welcome to join us 12.45-1pm. If you are available to help but really can’t make the 15 mins at 12.45 then do let us know and we will work find a way of you keeping in the loop! If you aren’t sure how to help, we have asked for people to help with tea’s refreshments on the day or make cake/Christmas snacks beforehand, car parking support, a couple of people to check on the musicians and dancers, someone to keep an eye on Christmas crafts. Someone to help with sound and lights (not all afternoon, just to set up and keep an eye out) The last chance for any musicians/singers to let me know if they want to do something Christmassy together is Sunday.

In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in the building 7pm until 8pm. All welcome. Please pray for our young people and their leaders and for our children’s group in the morning.

Next week..

Monday 24^th November 10-12 midday Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building. We welcome Andrea and Mark Hodgkins visit who will pop in for a coffee at about 11am. At midday after the café, they will share about the work they have been doing as missionaries in Chad with Baptist Missionary Society. A light lunch will be provided for all who attend so feel free to come at 12midday until 1 o clock or simply stay after Beacon. All welcome.

Tuesday 25^th November Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.

Tuesday 25^th November afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley

Tuesday 25^th November 7.30pm Deacons meeting in the music room.

Wednesday 26^th November Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley for more information.

Wednesday 26^th November 7.30pm Bible study in the church building. Speak to Ruth or Andy B or send a message to Lesley.

Wednesday 26^th November House group with Diane, ask Lesley or Diane or mention it to Shelley for more information.

Wednesday 26^th November Creative prayer art session with Krys and Cas in church at 7pm. Do come along even if you haven’t been before. Materials are provided. Please talk to Krys if you have questions.

Thursday 27^th November 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. 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 27^th November Bible study at 7pm in church building, see Gareth G or ask Lesley.

Friday 28^th November Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.

Friday 28^th November House Group 8.00pm – 10.00 with Jonathan and Hilary D and Steve and Helen O. Do speak to them or ask Lesley for more information.

Sunday 30^th November 11am Advent Sunday service with small group for our younger friends. We begin our Advent series ‘Small Wonder’.

Advent and Christmas at MBC…

Friday 5^th December.. Decorate the church at teatime ready for Christmas. If you can help, can you let Karen, Lesley or myself know please? Even if you drop in to put up a tree (most of the tree decorations are going on in the service on the 7^th), put up a row of lights, put up a garland, it’s all helpful and supports us getting ready for café church on the Sunday!

Sunday 7^th December ‘Christmas café church’ 11-12 midday (advent 2) All ages together with breakfast pastries and drinks.

Followed by…Christmas community café with live music, dancers, Christmas refreshments and Christmas crafts 12.45-2.45pm. Kevin Sinfield will be stopping at MBC at about 1.15 on his final day of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge 2025 raising money for those affected by Motor Neuron Disease. Please stay to cheer him in, join the Christmas café, invite some people along, then wave Kevin off as he runs onto Beckett Park University Campus to begin the Leeds Santa Dash. More information here by clicking this link Run For All launches Leeds Santa Dash as final leg of Kevin Sinfield’s 7in7: Together Challenge. Feel free to bring a packed lunch if you feel you need more sustenance and are staying until 3pm. Please invite people and pray for the weekend. We will have the MBC Christmas cards produced by then too so that we can invite people back throughout Advent and Christmas. The nursery over the road is kindly letting us use their carpark on the day. If you live near and can walk on the day then that will be helpful. The whole event is free. There will be an opportunity to give cash towards Leeds Hospital Funds and MND Association on the day.

Wednesday 10^th December Advent Wednesday Worship 1.30-2pm in the building.

Sunday 14^th December 11 o clock service with communion (Advent 3).

Go out to sing carols at Grove Park Care Home after the service. The home is on Grove Lane off Meanwood Road. Feel free to bring a bite to eat after the service. Please can you let Rachel B or Claire know if you are coming. It’s especially important to let them know if you need a lift so they can work out spaces.

Then at 3-5pm we’ll host a Wreath Making workshop in the MBC building. 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. The workshop is a taught workshop so you will be shown what to do then then you will have space to work at your own pace. Booking is essential, contact Lesley in the office admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk Another great opportunity to bring people and welcome others as well as taking some time to do something different.

Sunday 21^st December is our All Age nativity (Advent 4) 11-12 midday.

Monday 22^nd December is Christmas Beacon and warm welcome space with Christmas crafts and snacks for all ages from 10-12midday.

Wednesday 24^th December at 4.30-5.15pm it’s the All Age Christingle Service

Thursday 25^th December 10.30-11.30am All Age Christmas Day Service (note the slightly earlier time!)

Sunday 28^th December 11-12am service together

If you would like to get involved by saying a reading, a prayer, welcoming, helping with refreshments or anything else you feel would support what is going on, then do let myself or Lesley or a deacon know or Karen for refreshments. You don’t need to already be in a team , just come and have a chat with us.

Hampers for our community..

We are looking at Christmas themed snacks and food, new woolly socks and hats, shower gel. A few children gifts such as stationary, pens. Please place them under the tree on 7^th December. I’ll keep in touch about when the hampers are being put together and if anyone would like to help.

Check out the website www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk and Facebook page to keep in touch and share the news with others. Thanks to those who are helping me with this. If you want to help in this area, then do let me know.

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news..” Isaiah 52:7

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s news – 15 November, the leadup to Advent and Christmas

November 15, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

We meet tomorrow at 11am in the building and online as we look at The Church’s mission in Acts: Part 5 is the church on the move. The church became a ‘sent and sending’ church where new communities formed and we’ll look at what that meant both then and now. We’ll look at some of the new churches as examples including the Antioch church in Acts 13. We’ll share communion together and there will be a group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. There is a map that has kindly been produced in the Sanctuary. You can see Paul’s journey’s on there, but you might also see other things you recognise such as holiday destinations, places where letters were sent in the bible. We will have some little pieces of paper so that you can add your own thought or word or sentence or picture on the map if it reminds you of something.

In the evening Rock Solid youth meet at 7-8pm in the building. Thanks to all those leading and praying for our youth groups and families. If you are interested then do let me know.

The week ahead..

Monday 17^th November 10-12 midday Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building

Tuesday 18^th November Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.

Tuesday 18^th November afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley

Wednesday 19^th November Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley for more information.

Wednesday 19^th November 1.30pm Wednesday Worship for half an hour in music room. Everyone welcome

Wednesday 19^th November 7.30pm Bible study in the church building. Speak to Ruth or Andy B or send a message to Lesley.

Wednesday 19^th November House group with Diane, ask Lesley or Diane or mention it to Shelley for more information.

Thursday 20^th November 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. 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 20^th November Bible study at 7pm, see Gareth G or ask Lesley.

Friday 21^stNovember Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.

Friday 21^st November 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 23^rdNovember 11am Church service and a group for our younger friends. ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 6: For every generation…the story continues

After church on Sunday 23^rd the yellow badge prayer group will meet with Krys and Shelley in church for a catch up, learning and pray.

Next few weeks at MBC…

Monday 24^th November Andrea and Mark Hodgkins visit Beacon café. They will arrive at about 11am for a coffee and chat. At midday when the café finishes, they will share about the work they have been doing in the last year as Baptist Missionary missionaries in Chad. A light lunch will be provided for all who attend so feel free to come at 12midday until 1 o clock for a ‘lunch and learn’ (or simply stay after Beacon). They will chat for a bit then there will be chance for questions during lunch. All welcome.

Tuesday 25^th November Deacons meeting at 7.30pm in the building

Wednesday 26^th November is the next Creative prayer art session with Krys and Cas in church at 7pm. Do come along even if you haven’t been before. Materials are provided or you can bring your own. Please talk to Krys if you have questions. Also, the yellow badge prayer team will meet on the 23^rd after church too, more information to come.

Around the city…

Tuesday 18^th November ‘An evening with Rev John Swales MBE of Lighthouse Church ‘What does it look like to follow Jesus in a world of climate breakdown and fractured society. Prayer stations will offer space for lament and hope. In the chapel at Trinity University Horsforth Campus Creation Groans : Christ Calls Tickets, Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Advent and Christmas at MBC…

Firstly, thank you to those who have offered to do things at Christmas to help us share the love of Jesus at Christmas together and with our communities. We have mostly finalised the key services and events although there could be one or two more things added. We have a Christmas card being made with our key events on and you will be able to take one to pass on to someone else or to keep in the next two weeks.

Advent Sunday is 30^th November where we will start our journey towards Christmas with the theme of ‘Small Wonder’ with an invitation for all to explore the wonder of the first Christmas. Following this we will have…

Friday 5^th December.. Decorate the church at teatime ready for Christmas. If you can help, even for a short time then can you let Karen or myself know please?

Sunday 7^th December ‘Christmas café church’ (Advent 2) 11-12 followed by a Christmas community café with live music and refreshments 12.45-2.45pm. Kevin Sinfield will be stopping at MBC at about 1.15/1.30pm on his final day of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge 2025 raising money for those affected by Motor Neuron Disease. Please stay to cheer him in, join the Christmas café, invite some people along, then wave Kevin off as he runs onto Beckett Park University Campus to begin the Leeds Santa Dash. More information here by clicking this link Run For All launches Leeds Santa Dash as final leg of Kevin Sinfield’s 7in7: Together Challenge.

Wednesday 10^th December Advent Wednesday Worship 1.30-2pm

Sunday 14^th December starts with an 11 o clock service with communion (Advent 3). There will be an opportunity to sing carols 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. Thanks to those who bought Christmas cards and the craft group who wrote them all to give out at the carol singing.

Then at 3-5pm we’ll host a Wreath Making workshop 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. Booking is essential, contact Lesley in the office admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

Sunday 21^st December is our all age nativity (Advent 4) 11-12 midday.

Monday 22^nd December Christmas Beacon and warm welcome space with Christmas crafts and snacks for all ages from 10-12midday.

Wednesday 24^th December at 4.30-5.15pm it’s the All Age Christingle Service

Thursday 25^th December 10.30-11.30am All Age Christmas Day Service

If you would like to get involved by doing a reading, saying a prayer, welcoming, helping with refreshments do let myself or Lesley or one of the deacons know or Karen if it’s about refreshments. You don’t need to be in a team yet, just come and have a chat. Or of you aren’t sure have a chat anyway, we’d love to involve you somehow. We pray we can shine the light of Jesus this Christmas in our community and beyond. We’ll want people to join in the nativity too nearer the time.

Some people want to put together some hampers again to give to those who use the food pantry at Christmas and to those who would appreciate a hamper who we hear about over the Christmas season. We are looking at Christmas themed snacks and food, new woolly socks and hats, shower gel. A few children gifts such as stationary, pens. Please place them under the tree on 7^th December.

Do check out the website and face book page to see what’s been going on this week and what’s coming up! If you want to help out in this area of publicity, then do let me know. Thankyou www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Col 4:5)

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s news update for November 8th

November 8, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

We’ll be meeting on Sunday for a service together including the act of Remembrance observed by many around the country on Remembrance Sunday. We’ll be continuing with our journey Acts, and the theme will look at how the dramatic growth of the early church didn’t stop the new apostles experiencing suffering along the way: ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 4: Sharing suffering

There will be a group for children to creatively explore the theme during part of the service as well as some creative activities for all at the front of the sanctuary. Please try to be seated by 10.50 as the service will start shortly after this so that we can observe the act of remembrance at 11am. Those who arrive at 11am will politely be asked to wait on the chairs in the foyer until the end of the 2 minutes. We’ll be online on our youtube channel too from 10.50, just search for Moortown Baptist Church on youtube.

In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet at 7pm -8pm in the building. Do ask if you want more information. It’s open to all young people from about year 5 at school until end of year 13.

Here’s what is coming up over the week..

Monday 10^th November 10-12 midday Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building

Tuesday 11^th November Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.

Tuesday 11^th November is Remembrance Day and you may have a moment of remembrance at 11am.

Tuesday 11^th November afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley

Tuesday 11^th November Whole church meeting at 7.30pm in church. A zoom link will go out to those who are unable to be in the building but would like to join in. Agenda and minutes have already been sent out.

Wednesday 12^th November Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley for more information.

Wednesday 12^th November 7.30pm Bible study in the church building. Speak to Ruth or Andy B or send a message to Lesley.

Wednesday 12^th November House group with Diane, ask Lesley or Diane or mention it to Shelley for more information.

Thursday 13^th November 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. 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 13^th November Bible study at 7pm, see Gareth G or ask Lesley.

Friday 14^th November Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.

Friday 14^th November 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 16^th November 11am Church service with communion and a group for our younger friends. ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 5: The church on the move

Next few weeks at MBC…

Wednesday 19^th November 1.30pm Wednesday Worship for half an hour in music room. Everyone welcome

There will be another Creative prayer art session with Krys and Cas on Wednesday 26^th November, more information to come. Also, the yellow badge prayer team will meet on the 23^rd after church too, more information to come.

Unfortunately The Send event on the 22^nd November has been postponed. The youth team will keep you informed about any new dates. Do encourage the young people to talk to their leaders too about things they would like to find out about or do.

Monday 24^th November we have Andrea and Mark Hodgkins coming to Beacon café and sharing some stories when the café has finished. All welcome.

Around the city…

Nearer Christmas at MBC…

Sunday 7^th December ‘Christmas café church’ followed by a Christmas community café with live music and refreshments. Everyone welcome! Kevin Sinfield will be running past the church building at about 1.15/1.30pm on his final day of the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge 2025 raising money for those affected by Motor Neuron Disease. Please click on the link here. Look up day 7 and you will see where we are on the map! Kevin will run by Moortown Baptist Church and then onto Beckett Park University Campus to begin the Leeds Santa Dash. More information here by clicking this link Run For All launches Leeds Santa Dash as final leg of Kevin Sinfield’s 7in7: Together Challenge.

Sunday 14^th December will also see the return of carol singing in a local home for the elderly, feel free to speak to Rachel B or Claire for more information. Our wreath making workshop is taking place in the afternoon of the 14^th and its open to everyone! More information to come.

All the Christmas services and events are being put together. We’ll share some information next week about getting involved. Do talk to me though if you have things you can do. We pray we can shine the light of Jesus this Christmas in our community and beyond.

Do check out the website and face book page to see what’s been going on this week and what’s coming up! www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

And a big thankyou…

This week we passed our Level 5 food hygiene rating in the kitchen! Look out for the green signs! A huge thank you to Gill and Rachel for all their work on this and all the kitchen teams.

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

Shelley’s news – 18th October

October 18, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

Here is what the week is looking like…

Sunday 19^th October 11am Service in the building and online with a group for our younger friends to explore the theme creatively. We’ll share communion together so if you are online then do get your bread and wine/juice ready. Theme: ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 1 will look at Jesus and the Church (Acts 1:9-19)

3.00pm Children’s leaders meet with Shelley in Harewood.

In the evening, Rock Solid youth groups meet 7-8pm in the building.

Monday 20^th October 10-12midday Beacon Warm welcome café in the building.

Tuesday 21^stOctober 10-11.30 Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.

Tuesday 21^st October afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley

Wednesday 22^nd October Lunch club for all attendees and lunch club volunteers. Speak to Rachel or Lesley for more information.

Wednesday 22^nd October 7.30pm Bible study in the church building. Speak to Ruth or Andy B, or send a message to Lesley.

Wednesday 22^nd October is the next Psalm Writing/drawing workshop at 7.30pm in the building at MBC. See Krys or Cas or myself for more information.

Thursday 23^rd October 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. 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 23^rd October Bible study at 7pm, see John C to check whether it’s on.

Friday 24^th October Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.

Friday 24^th October 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 26^th October 11am Service in the building and online with group for the children. ‘The Church’s Mission in Acts’. Part 2: Empowered by the Spirit

Around the country..

Last week a talk took place online looking at theology, churches, and the mainstreaming of the far right led by Dr Krish Kandiah who is very involved with Spring Harvest. You can listen again here if you want to hear some of the main issues and pray.

https://youtu.be/a8-3x6qwVn4

Around the city..

19^th October 1-3pm at Leeds Minster. An opportunity to meet Revd Ashraf Tannous. Hear about what it is like to be a Christian Pastor in Palestine. Click this link for more information. Middle East Lunch, Talk and Q & A at Leeds Minster – Diocese of Leeds: Justice and Peace Commission

‘How to be a prophetic voice for change’ at Leeds Minster Prophet or Provider: The Hook Lecture 2025 Tickets, Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrit

Saturday 25^th October 10-12 midday Harrogate School of Theology are looking at the Holy Spirit with a session called ‘Another Advocate: The Holy Spirit in the New Testament’ Details here Seminar – October 2025 : Another Advocate: The Emergence of the Holy Spirit in the Writings of the New Testament – Harrogate School of Theology & Mission

Tuesday 28^th October ‘The Message trust on tour’ God is on the move and can use each of us to reach our friends, communities, workplaces, but how do we play our part? Come and be equipped, inspired, and encouraged, an evening with Andy Hawthorn and team from The Message Trust. See Claire for more information. Leeds: Message on tour – The Message

Saturday 22^nd November. This is the second Leeds gathering for young people and young adults and all those who want to support them in sharing Jesus with others THE SEND UK & Ireland There is a group going from MBC. Do send a message or speak to myself or Ruth or one of the youth leaders if you want to find out more or go along with the group.

Nearer Christmas at MBC…

Do check out the website and face book page to see what’s been going on this week and what’s coming up! www.moortownbapstistchurch.org.uk

In Christ

Shelley

Shelley Dring

Minister

Moortown Baptist Church

204 King Lane

Leeds

LS17 6AA

0113 2693750

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www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

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Shelley’s news, w/c Sunday 28th September

October 3, 2025September 21, 2025 by Shelley Dring

Dear friends

We look forward to joining with you tomorrow as we reflect on our theme of the Holy Spirit’s fruit and look again at Galatians 5:22-24. During this time or through tomorrow’s service you may have some thoughts for yourself based on what you feel God is saying or what you are learning or experiencing. Some of these thoughts may be for others too. If you discern that you may want to share something that may be for others too, then do let me know as there will be an opportunity in early October.

We will have a group for our younger friends tomorrow with the same theme. Prayer available after the service.

Next Sunday it’s our All-Age Harvest Festival café church with fruit, breakfast pastries and drinks. These will be provided for free. We will also be collecting food and money to give away as a Harvest gift to Leeds Northwest Foodbank, ‘Caring for life’ and to support our own informal food pantry known as ‘The lord’s pantry’.

The foodbank has asked specifically for..

Tinned Soup
Cereal
Tinned Tomatoes
Jars of curry sauce
Tinned Potatoes

Caring for life has asked specifically for..

Tinned foods: Meat Meals & Veg, Puddings and Fruit, Soup/Beans
Dried pasta and rice
Pasta sauce in jars
Biscuits and chocolate
Tea/coffee
Cereals
Long life milk
Pot noodle, cup-a-soup

We will sort the food and money at the end of the Harvest festival and deliver to where it needs to go, if you want to help with this do get in touch with me or Lesley. For more information online look at Harvest Appeal | Caring For Life and Donate food | Leeds North & West Foodbank

We also welcome Rachel White who has worked with overseas mission and joins in with sharing in a creative way for café church.

Here’s what’s happening over the week…

Sunday 28^th September 7-8pm Rock Solid in the building. Do ask if you want more information.

(meeting from 5pm for older youth leaders)

Monday 29^th September 10-12midday Beacon Warm welcome café in the building.

Monday 29^th September 3pm Health and safety meeting in the building.

Tuesday 30^th September 10-11.30 Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.

Tuesday 30^th September afternoon bible study in church See Howard or check with Lesley
Wednesday 1^st October Lunch club for all attendees and the lunch club volunteers. Speak to Rachel or Lesley for more information.

Wednesday 1^st October 7.30pm Bible study in church. Speak or Ruth or Andy Berry, or contact myself or Lesley

Thursday 2^nd October 2.00 -4.00pm Craft group and warm welcome space in church building. Do pop in and say hello. Speak to Karen, Lesley or myself for more information or if it’s something you might be able to join or support.

Thursday 2^nd October Bible Study led by Gareth 7.00 – 9.00pm in church building.

Friday 3^rd October Bible Study 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.

Friday 3^rd October 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.

Saturday 4^th October Craft Fair 10.30am – 2.30pm in the building. All Welcome, £1 entry going to the Sri Lanka girls refuge project. See link here Coming up soon, a Craft Fair in support of a girls refuge in Kandy, Sri Lanka – Moortown Baptist Church Homemade crafts and gifts for sale. Refreshments available.

If anyone would like to make a cake to go alongside the teas/coffees at the craft fair, could you let Krys or Shelley know please? Thanks so much! (no fresh cream or nuts)

Sunday 5^th October All Age Harvest Festival café church at 11-12 midday.

Sunday 5^th October Warm Welcome lunch after café church for those who feel they are new to Moortown and want to find out more or get to know some other people. Speak to Mandy, or contact Shelley or a deacon and they will point you in the right direction to book on.

Sunday 5^th October 7-8pm Rock Solid for youth in Church.

A couple of other things going on in Leeds…

Prophet or Provider: the Hook Lecture “How to be a prophetic voice for change while meeting the needs of those at the margins”

Prophet or Provider: The Hook Lecture 2025 Tickets, Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Day conference on Isaiah: Discover the Hope of Gods promise with Rev Jon Swales

Conferences – Leeds School of Theology

At Moortown Baptist Church…

7^th October Overseas mission meeting at 2.45 in the building.

12^th October after church, bring your lunch. Discovering prayer group. All welcome even if you haven’t been before. See Krys or Shelley for more information. Theme is ‘unanswered prayer’.

15^th October Wednesday worship 1.30-2pm in the building

22^nd October is the next Psalm Writing/drawing workshop at 7.30pm in the building. See Krys or myself for more information.

Thanks to all who came to be part of last week’s meeting and AGM. Do keep praying about what was shared and look out for what God maybe saying. If there is something you want to chat about, do get in touch and we’ll find a time. Also, if you or anyone you know connected to church would appreciate a visit, do let me know.

In Christ

Shelley

Minister MBC