Shelley Dring
Shelley’s news – 10th April
Dear friends
A lot can happen in three days…
I wanted to send Easter greetings on behalf of myself and the deacons today.
In the space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, we can only imagine what the friends and family of Jesus must have been feeling and thinking, not to mention all those who were part of it. As post resurrection people we live in the balance of remembering what Jesus has done for us and knowing what happened next. This balance of suffering and joy is at the heart of Christian life, reminding me of Paul’s words…
“We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body” (2 Cor 4:10)
Since Palm Sunday, the week has reflected this, and I want to say thank you to those who have brought this to life through music, songs, art, welcome, perfumes, administration, prayer, crafts, quizzes, photographs, tech in all forms, teaching, organisation, readings, service and reaching out to others, hospitality and many more…apologies for not mentioning everything here.
It was good to join with you on Wednesday and also on Good Friday in the building in the morning and in the afternoon on Alwoodley Green. You can see some pictures here Good Friday – an outdoor service of worship, witness, driving rain and gale force winds – Moortown Baptist Church We look a little windswept!
And then today at our Easter Eggstravaganza, hot off the press! Big turn out for our Easter Eggstravaganza – Moortown Baptist Church
Tomorrow, we come to together to celebrate Easter. It’s a special blessing to be able to do baptisms and welcome people into membership. There will be refreshments in the service as well as cake and drinks after the service.
Here’s what’s still to come…
A full guide to everything that’s happening here at MBC this Easter – Moortown Baptist Church
Or check last week’s email for dates to remember over April and May
Shelley’s news for week commencing March 28th – Moortown Baptist Church
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news for week commencing March 28th
Dear friends
Over the last weeks we have been looking at what John called ‘signs’ that point to who Jesus is. He wanted to share these ‘signs’ in order that people may believe who Jesus was. It’s interesting that the first half of John’s gospel details these signs, the second half of the book is given over to the Easter story, which many say is the biggest sign of all, Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. You may want to read through the second part of Johns gospel through holy week as part of your own journey, or join with others to read part of it in your housegroups, over zoom or more informally.
Sunday Chapter 12, Monday Chapter 13, Tuesday Chapter 14, Wednesday Chapter 15, Thursday Chapter 16 and 17, Friday Chapter 18 and 19:1-37, Saturday Chapter 19: 38-42, Sunday Chapter 20.
The art workshop takes place today at 1.30pm in the building. We look forward to spending some time playing and reflecting on Easter week using simple art materials and guided by tutor Liz Pattinson.
Holy Week…the week beginning Sunday 29th March
Sunday 29th March 11.00am Exploring God through John’s eyes; perfume and Palm Sunday (John 12 vs 1-19). There is a Sunday school during the message so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together.
In the evening, Rock Solid Youth Groups meet in the church building – All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan – 7.00pm – 8.00pm.
Every Sunday a small group meet together to pray, about 10.40am in the music room, for Sunday morning and all that is involved. All welcome to join in prayer.
Lazarus group meet to pray after the Sunday service for half an hour in the corner room. This is for men to gather together, pray and encourage each other and John C is your contact.
Monday 30th March 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 31st March Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 31st March in the afternoon, house group in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 1st April Easter Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information.
Wednesday 1st April Space to worship together with songs and silence. You can draw, write, pray, read, move or just be. 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Sanctuary. Come for all or part of this. Talk to Andy B, Ruth or Shelley for more info.
Thursday 2nd April Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 2nd April Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 3rd April Good Friday Service 10-10.45 in the church building. All welcome
Friday 3rd April Good Friday Half an hour open-air service on Alwoodley Green at 2.30pm joining with other local churches and those who want to pop by. We’ll be by the park. Please bring a fold up chair if you would prefer to sit down.
Saturday 4th April 10-12 Easter café eggstravanza with Easter treats, a quiz, fun crafts including make your own Easter garden! If you are interested in helping or finding out more, please get in touch with Clare T or Lesley. Do drop in and bring people along.
Sunday 5th April Easter celebration service, café cafestyle with Baptism and welcoming new members and refreshments for all starting at 11am. The greatest sign: John 20:1-10. If you can bring a cake to share then can you let Karen or Lesley know please? Thankyou. Egg hunt after the service!
No Rock solid youth groups meet in the evening.
Easter holidays.. from Monday 6th April until Sunday 19th April..
Monday 6th April No beacon cafe today
Tuesday 7th April No Tuesday afternoon housegroup this week.
Tuesday 7th April Deacons meeting and Shelley 7.30pm in the church building.
No stepping stones or lunch club this week.
Diane’s house group don’t meet this week, please check with Ruth and Andy Berry about the other Wednesday housegroup.
Thursday 9th April Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 9th April No Thursday night bible study in the building this week.
Friday 10th March Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am exploring Ephesians. Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 10th March Please check with Lesley or Phil C about whether the Parkinson’s Exercise Class is on this week in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm.
Friday 10th March No Friday House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 12th April 11am Church service. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus appears to.. Mary’ John 20:11-18. We welcome friends and leaders from churches in Romania with us here in Moortown, as they share worship, prayer, stories and time with us. If you would like chance to stay for lunch and find out more and catch up with each other, Rod, Karen and Howard are hosting a ‘bring and share lunch’ after the service. Please bring things that can be shared straight away without someone needing to prepare it. Please avoid nuts or fresh cream. Please talk to them if you have any questions.
No Rock Solid youth groups this week.
Monday 13th April 10-12am Easter Beacon café with Easter themed craft and snacks.
Tuesday 14th April No stepping stones but the group are meeting for a tidy up of the creche. If you would like to help, contact Diane or Hilary or let Lesley know.
Tuesday 14th April in the afternoon, house group in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 15th April No lunchclub this week
The Wednesday housegroups meet this evening in church building. Speak to Diane or Ruth and Andy or Lesley or Shelley for more info.
Thursday 16th April Women and girls self-defence class funded as part of the mayor of West Yorkshire’s Safer Communities Fund and Leeds City Council Inner North Community Committee with Leeds Jewish Housing Association.1pm-5pm in the sports hall.
See the link here on Instagram To book please contact Lesley or go directly to enquiries@blossom-uk.co.uk Please look at our website about a previous workshop.. Be Well and Be Strong… self defence for women and girls. – Moortown Baptist Church No cost.
Thursday 16th April Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 16th April Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 17th April Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am exploring Ephesians. Speak to Shelley for more information.
Sunday 19th April 11-12 Church service with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus appears to.. the disciples’ John 20:19-23 We welcome Helen Harris, Director of Fundraising and Communications for the Baptist Missionary Society who is looking forward to sharing stories of God at work worldwide in our service and linking into our Sunday theme. We will share communion.
Rock Solid youth meet tonight in the building, 7-8pm
Sunday 26th April 11-12 Church Service with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus appears to.. Thomas’ John 20:24-31
Sunday 3rd May 11am Cafe church with breakfast snacks and refreshments ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus appears on the beach’ John 20:24-31
Sunday 10th May 11am Church Service with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus restores’ John 20:24-31
Sunday 24th May Pentecost Sunday service at 11am.
Whole Church meeting dates…
Tuesday 12th May (deacons elections), Sunday 5thJuly (after church) Tuesday 22nd September (AGM), Tuesday 10th November.
Please do pray and ask people who you sense God is prompting you about being a Deacon for the next season of church.
Next provisional date for mission group Tuesday 9th June 2.30-4pm in the church building.
Baptisms and memberships…
We are looking forward to welcoming new members at Easter and celebrating a baptism!
If you’d like to know about membership and joining them then do ask one of us.
Thinking about being baptised but not sure what to do next? Come and talk to me tomorrow or send me a message this week (or ask Lesley to pass on a message and I’ll get back asap!)
A reminder…
Some of the operational team having been working to paint walls and fix areas of the church. We are really grateful for all they do. If you notice something or would like to help with any of this do let Karen know. Also, we have one off things happening around the building, areas of tidying etc, if you have a spare hour you’d be really welcome to come along and help.
Around the city and beyond..
Global Day of Prayer will take place at Leeds Minster (Kirkgate, LS2 7DJ) on Pentecost Sunday, 24th May, 6pm – 8pm. A flyer will follow shortly
Thankyou..
Thank you to those who came to the funeral of Audrey Elise Cooper yesterday. Please continue to pray for Steve and Jane C and their family.
If you would like to know more about any of the groups, getting involved, giving resource/money to support the work at MBC and in the community do ask a deacon, a group leader or myself or send a message to Lesley.
Do check out the website for all the latest news and stories. We are sharing prayers for the middle east, lent and our community on facebook. If you want to join with others to pray or share then do let me know and we can help.
“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31)
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news for week beginning Sunday 15th of March
Dear friends
Here’s what’s coming up…
Sunday 15th March 11am Service all together. Exploring God through John’s eyes: feeding the five thousand (John 6:1-14) There is a Sunday school during the main talk so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together. We’ll also share communion.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Sunday 22nd March 11am Exploring God through John’s eyes; perfume and Palm Sunday (John 12: 1-19) There is a Sunday school during the message so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Monday 16th March 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 17th March Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 17th March in the afternoon, house group in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 18th March Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information.
Wednesday 18th March House Group in the Music Room at 7.30pm carrying on with Zechariah. Speak to Andy or Ruth or Shelley/Lesley for more information.
Thursday 19th March Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 19th March Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 20th March Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am exploring Ephesians. Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 20th March Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 20th March House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Every Sunday a small group meet together to pray, about 10.40am in the music room, for Sunday morning and all that is involved. All welcome to join in prayer.
Lazarus group meet to pray after the Sunday service for half an hour in the corner room. This is for men and John C is your contact
We are looking forward to welcoming new members at Easter and celebrating a baptism!
If you’d like to know about membership and joining them then do ask one of us.
Thinking about being baptised but not sure what to do next? Come and talk to me tomorrow or send me a message this week (or ask Lesley to pass on a message and I’ll get back asap!)
If you would like to know more about any of the groups, getting involved, giving resource/money to support the work at MBC and in its community do ask a deacon, a group leader or myself or send a message to Lesley.
Looking ahead…
On the 25th March we have..
Wednesday worship 1.30-2.00 in the music room. Come and join others to sing, pray, share and gather together.
And in the evening…
The ‘Create your own psalm group’ meet (last Wednesday of the month) in the music room 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.
Friday 27th March Funeral and Thanksgiving service for the life of Audrey Elise Cooper (Steve’s mother) at 1.30pm. Audrey used to be in the lunch club at Moortown. If you can help with welcoming friends and family on that day, please let me or Lesley know.
Saturday 28th March Creative workshop We are very pleased to welcome Liz Pattinson to lead us in a couple of hours of reflection before we enter Holy Week. Liz, a retired art teacher of many years who loves encouraging people to be creative, will be leading people into a time of reflection and creative activity. Liz attends Leeds Vineyard Church and over the last 3 years has been leading a group called “Creating with God”.
The art session will be centred on Holy Week, the last 7 days that Jesus Christ was on the earth. His entry into Jerusalem, the last supper, His crucifixion and resurrection.
There are a wealth of images and symbols, which can be used either realistically or in an abstract way. Materials will be provided and no previous artistic experience required.
When: Saturday 28th March 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Sanctuary, Moortown Baptist Church, 204 King Lane, Moortown, Leeds
What: Come relax, contemplate and be creative as we step into Holy Week
Who: Everyone welcome, whatever age – young, middle or mature!!!
Please book your place by emailing Lesley on admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk as places are limited to 20.
Young children please bring an adult
Wednesday 1st April Space to worship together with songs and silence. You can draw, write, pray, read, move or just be. 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Sanctuary. Come for all or part of this. Talk to Andy B, Ruth or Shelley for more info.
Friday 3rd April Good Friday Service 10-10.45 in the church building.
Friday 3rd April Good Friday Half an hour open-air service on Alwoodley Green at 2.30pm joining with other local churches and those who want to pop by. We’ll be by the park. Please bring a fold up chair if you would prefer to sit down.
Sunday 5th April Easter café church with Baptism, membership and refreshments for all starting at 11am. With Easter treats and breakfast pastries, fruit and drinks. If you can bring a cake to share then can you let Karen or Lesley know please. Thankyou
Tuesday 7th April Deacons meeting and Shelley 7.30pm in the church
Sunday 12th April 11am service. We welcome friends and leaders of churches in Romania who have relationship with us here in Moortown, as they share worship, prayer, stories and time with us.
Monday 13th April 10-12am Easter Beacon café with easter themed craft and snacks
Thursday 16th April Free women and girls self-defence class funded as part of the mayor of West Yorkshire’s Safer Communities Fund and Leeds City Council Inner North Community Committee with Leeds Jewish Housing Association.1pm-5pm in the sports hall.
See the link here on Instagram To book please contact Lesley or go directly to enquiries@blossom-uk.co.uk Please look at our website about a previous workshop.. Be Well and Be Strong… self defence for women and girls. – Moortown Baptist Church
Sunday 19th April 11-12 We welcome Helen Harris, Director of Fundraising and Communications for the Baptist Missionary Society to share stories of God at work worldwide in our service.
Sunday 3rd May 11am Cafe church
Sunday 24th May Pentecost Sunday service at 11am.
Whole Church meeting dates…
Tuesday 12th May (deacons elections), Sunday 5th July (after church) Tuesday 22nd September (AGM), Tuesday 10th November.
Please do pray and ask people who you sense God is prompting you about being a Deacon for the next season of church.
Claire T is looking to arrange an Easter café eggstravanza on Saturday 4th April between 10 and 12am. If you are interested in helping or finding out more please get in touch with her or contact Lesley and she will pass on a message.
Some of the operational team having been working to paint walls and fix areas of the church. We are really grateful for all they do. If you notice something or would like to help with any of this do let Karen know. Also, we have one off things happening around the building, ares of tidying etc, if you have a spare hour you’d be really welcome to come along and help.
Around the city…
North Church are hosting ‘Care for the Family’ on Wednesday 18th March 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
Prayer for Leeds on Saturday 21st March 9:30am and 6pm. This will be hosted by/held at Bridge Community Church. More information coming soon. For more information follow the link here Day of Prayer for Leeds – Network Leeds
Global Day of Prayer will take place at Leeds Minster (Kirkgate, LS2 7DJ) on Pentecost Sunday, 24th May, 6pm – 8pm. A flyer will follow shortly
One of our mission partners, Mark Hotchkin is having a heart operation on Monday 16th March. Please pray for him and Andrea. If all goes well, they are hoping to return to their work in Bardai Chad in 6 weeks, after the operation.
Do check out the website for all the latest news and stories. We are sharing prayers for the middle east, lent and our community on facebook. If you want to join with others to pray or share then do let me know and we can help.
“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31)
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news for week commencing 8th March
Dear friends
Here is the week ahead, we’d love to see you.
Sunday 8th March 11am Service all together. Exploring God through John’s eyes; The healing by the Pool (John 5:1-15) There is a Sunday school during the message so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Monday 9th March 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 10th March Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 10th March in the afternoon, house group in church. See Howard D or Lesley for more information.
Tuesday 10th March Deacons meeting and Shelley 7.30pm in the church building.
Wednesday 11th March Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information.
Wednesday 11th March House Group in the Music Room at 7.30pm carrying on with Zechariah. Speak to Andy or Ruth or Shelley/Lesley for more information.
Thursday 12th March Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 12th March Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 13th March Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am exploring Ephesians. Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 13th March Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 13th March House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 15th March 11am Service all together. Exploring God through John’s eyes: feeding the five thousand (John 6:1-14) There is a Sunday school during the main talk so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Every Sunday a small group meet together to pray for Sunday morning and all that is involved. They meet about 10.40 in the music room. It includes the musicians and often those who pray or lead but it is open to anyone who would like to support in prayer.
If you would like to know more about any of the groups, getting involved, giving resource/money to support the work at MBC and in its community do ask a deacon, a group leader or myself or send a message to Lesley.
A few of the men in church are meeting to share and pray after church for half an hour or so over the next couple of weeks. They are looking at how they can encourage men in the church and beyond the building and it’s starting with prayer. Following last Sunday’s service they named themselves the Lazarus group. If there are other men who want to join, then turn up after the service in the corner room or chat to John C.
We are looking forward to welcoming new members at Easter. If you’d like to know about membership and joining them then do ask one of us.
Also are you thinking about being baptised but not sure what to do next? Come and talk to me tomorrow or send me a message this week (or ask Lesley to pass on a message and I’ll get back asap!)
Looking ahead…
On the 25th March we have..
Wednesday worship 1.30-2.00 in the music room. Come and join others to sing, pray, share and gather together.
And in the evening…
The ‘Create your own psalm group’ meet (always the last Wednesday of the month) in the music room at 7pm. All welcome even if you haven’t been before, materials provided, come and have a go in a relaxing space. You will be guided with ideas and then have freedom to explore. No experience needed. Speak to Krys or Cas.
Saturday 28th March Creative workshop We are very pleased to welcome Liz Pattinson to lead us in a couple of hours of reflection before we enter Holy Week. Liz, a retired art teacher of many years who loves encouraging people to be creative, will be leading people into a time of reflection and creative activity. Liz attends Leeds Vineyard Church and over the last 3 years has been leading a group called “Creating with God”.
The art session will be centred on reflecting on Holy Week, the last 7 days that Jesus Christ was on the earth. His entry into Jerusalem, the last supper, His crucifixion and resurrection.
There are a wealth of images and symbols, which can be used either realistically or in an abstract way. Materials will be provided and no previous artistic experience required.
When: Saturday 28th March 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Sanctuary, Moortown Baptist Church, 204 King Lane, Moortown, Leeds
What: Come relax, contemplate and be creative as we step into Holy Week
Who: Everyone welcome, whatever age – young, middle or mature!!!
Please book your place by emailing Lesley on admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk as places are limited to 20.
Young children please bring an adult
We are still finalising Holy week and Easter but so far, we know…
Friday 3rd April Good Friday Service 10-10.45 in the church building.
Then a half an hour open-air service on Alwoodley Green at 2.30pm joining with other local churches. We’ll be by the park. It was good to worship outside and have the opportunity for others who wouldn’t usually come into a church building to join and hear. Please bring your own fold up chair if you would prefer to sit down. Last year we made crosses out of seed paper to give out. Of you would like to help with that or have any other ideas then do let me know before Thursday.
Sunday 5th April Easter café church for all starting at 11am. With Easter treats and breakfast pastries, fruit and drinks.
Sunday 12th April 11-12 We welcome friends and leaders of churches in Romania who have relationship with us here in Moortown, as they share worship, prayer, stories and time with us over a few days.
Sunday 19th April 11-12 We welcome Helen Harris, Director of Fundraising and Communications for the Baptist Missionary Society to share stories of God at work worldwide in our service.
Sunday 3rd May 11am Cafe church
Sunday 24th May Pentecost Sunday service at 11am.
We had great feedback from all those who went to the free women’s half day self-defence class last Sunday organised with our local community. Funded as part of the mayor of West Yorkshire’s Safer Communities Fund and Leeds City Council Inner North Community Committee with Leeds Jewish Housing Association. Its for women and girls of all ages.
See the link here Instagram Many in the group asked if we could maybe have a full day session (this will be a weekend in June) so we are looking at dates! In the meantime, there is another half-day session on 16th April, 1pm – 5pm. To book please contact Lesley or go directly to enquiries@blossom-uk.co.uk Please look at our website about last Sunday.. Be Well and Be Strong… self defence for women and girls. – Moortown Baptist Church
Around the city…
North Church are hosting ‘Care for the Family’ on Wednesday 18th March 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
Prayer for Leeds on Saturday 21st March 9:30am and 6pm. This will be hosted by/held at Bridge Community Church. More information coming soon. For more information follow the link here Day of Prayer for Leeds – Network Leeds
Global Day of Prayer will take place at Leeds Minster (Kirkgate, LS2 7DJ) on Pentecost Sunday, 24th May, 6pm – 8pm. A flyer will follow shortly
Do check out the website for all the latest news and stories. We are sharing prayers for the middle east, lent and our community on facebook. If you want to join with others to pray or share then do let me know and we can help.
“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31)
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news for week commencing 22 February
Dear friends
Here’s what’s coming up…
Sunday 22nd February 11 o clock Service and a group to explore the theme in Sunday school. ‘God in John’ John 2:1-12: The first sign!
Rock Solid youth take a break this week, back on 1st March.
Monday 23rd February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 24th February Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Tuesday 24th Whole church meeting at 7.30pm! Come and spend some time in sung worship, prayer, hearing about some of the ministries at Moortown and sharing in what is going on, where we feel God is calling us and making some decisions for the new year. Zoom link for those unable to be in the building will be emailed out on the day. Only those with their camera on will be able to make a vote on zoom. Look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday 25th February Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B for more information. Last week we didn’t have a lunch club, instead we showed a film and it was great to see so many come together to watch ‘Cool Runnings’.
Wednesday 25th February 1.30-2pm Wednesday worship with songs, reading, a message and a time to pray and share.
Wednesday 25th February ‘Create your own psalm art workshop’ in the music room based on the theme ‘fear and faith’ starting at 7pm. All welcome, materials provided, come and play in a relaxing space. You will be guided with ideas and then have as much freedom as you would like to explore. No experience needed. Speak to Krys or Cas.
Wednesday 25th February Wednesday evening House Group in the Music Room is postponed this week until the week after when they carry on with Zechariah. Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.
Thursday 26th February Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 26th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 27th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am exploring Ephesians. Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 27th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 27th February House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 1st March Café church with breakfast pastries, fruit and drinks. We welcome artists Rev David Hawkins and Pippa Hale who are leading on an arts project called Blanket in collaboration with Leeds Art Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and St George’s Crypt. It’s described as a ‘bold compassionate sculpture sending a message of hope in a fractured world.’ All ages welcome, with creative activities to for all ages. ‘God in John: the sign of Lazarus’.
Sunday 1st March Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. Come and share and bring your ideas. Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan or Adam. 7-8pm
Looking ahead,,,
Mission group meet Tuesday 3rd March at 2.45-4pm in the church building. Do get in touch with Roger, Phil C or myself for more information.
If you would like to know more about any of the groups, helping with something, about membership or baptisms then do get in touch with myself, a deacon or Lesley, who will pass on a message and arrange a time to get together.
Around the city… North Church are hosting ‘Care for the Family’ on Wednesday 18th March 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
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.
Lent..
Please see last week’s email about resources that may help you or your group journey through Lent. If you missed it, contact Lesley to have it resent or have a look on the website here Shelley’s news for week commencing 15th February – Moortown Baptist Church
Thank you to one of you for my printed Leeds Lent prayer diary! If you would like a copy, follow this link Look back at the Leeds Lent Prayer Diary Launch – Network Leeds The diary can be emailed to you or there maybe some paper copies left to send out.
We are looking at some lent sessions where we can explore some of the topics coming up in relation to whole life worship and God in John (our next Sunday theme) We’ll keep you updated. If you have an idea about something you could share or offer with others in Lent then please get in touch with me or Lesley and we’ll get back to you. You may lead a group that is taking a specific focus in Lent that others could join in on then do let us know. Please put the date of 28th March in your diary for now as we are looking to offer a creative workshop as we begin holy week.
Terefe’s travels..
Terefe is leaving for Calais on Sunday 22nd February to share food and clothing and if opportunity allows, the good news of Jesus with refugees and migrants living in temporary accommodation. He has asked for your prayers. Please bring any last bits of clothing tomorrow morning as he will be in church to pick this up. If you can give money to support his work, we can give you the bank details so do get in touch with Lesley, myself of Terefe. His number is available if you contact admin@moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk or give us a call.
Do check out the website for all the latest news and stories including news of free self-defence classes, a blog by Haddon on whole life worship and the Lords Prayer, news of Krys and Bela’s recent Sri Lanka trip, latest updates from Chris, Bela and Radio worldwide and 60 years of MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) and their work with BMS.
If you can recommend Moortown Baptist Church to others and have a google account you can now leave the church a google review to help others know a bit about us. Click on this link: https://g.page/r/CVLP3hdGjyinEAE/review
Or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile phone:
Finally..
London Institute of Contemporary Christianity who seek to encourage people to be ‘Whole life Worshippers’ have just released a new bible to encourage everyone in whole life worship. It’s called the Everyday Faith Bible and you can find out why they developed it, how to use it and where you can order one by clicking on this link Everyday Faith Bible | LICC
“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31)
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news for week commencing 15th February
Here’s what’s coming up…
Sunday 15th February 11 o clock Service with communion and a group to explore the theme in Sunday school. ‘Whole Life Worship’ Acts 8:26-40 ‘Being good news in a distracted world’.
Rock Solid youth meet 7-8pm in the building for a half term social night with take-out pizza’s!
Monday 16th February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 17th February Stepping Stones for under five’s and their parents and carer’s has a rest this week for half term.
Tuesday 17th February House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews
Wednesday 18th February Lunch Club has a break this week in half term. Instead, we are showing the film ‘Cool Runnings’ to link in with the Winter Olympics! It’s the story of a Jamaican bob sleigh team at a previous winter Olympics (PG rating) Open to all, free and there will be choc ices in the interval.
Wednesday 18th February House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.
Thursday 19th February Craft group warm welcome space. All welcome to come along and chat or to make something or learn a new skill.
Thursday 19th February The funeral of Joan Gardner, who used to come to Moortown Baptist Church, takes place 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.
Thursday 19th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 20th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 20th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 20th February House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 22nd February Service together 11.00 – 12.00pm with a Sunday school exploring the same theme.
Sunday 22nd February Rock Solid youth groups have a break this week.
Looking ahead..
Tuesday February 24th 7.30pm Whole Church meeting. All welcome. The agenda came out last Wednesday and includes some sharing on the life of the church, budget priorities for the year and how we might put into place what God is sharing with us at Moortown.
Wednesday February 25th 1.30-2pm Wednesday Worship All welcome for this short service of word, prayer, song and sharing.
Sunday 1st March is Café church with breakfast pastries, fruit and drinks. We welcome artists Rev David Hawkins and Pippa Hale who are leading on an arts project called Blanket in collaboration with Leeds Art Gallery, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and St George’s Crypt. It’s described as a ‘bold compassionate sculpture sending a message of hope in a fractured world.’ All ages welcome, with creative activities to for all ages
Mission group meet Tuesday 3rd March at 2.45-4pm in the church building. Do get in touch if you want more information.
Around the city…
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 ‘Care for the Family’ on Wednesday 18th March 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.
Lent..
Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting for 40 days, Lent is a season of reflection, refocusing our lives and preparation for Easter. We’ll be finding out more about God, relationships and Jesus through the gospel of John during Lent in our Sunday services. We recommend you read through or listen to the gospel of John yourself during this time.
There are also a number of lent resources out there. Here are a few..
40 Acts is a 40-day generosity challenge – building habits, deepening faith and reflecting the heart of Jesus through everyday acts.
Each day offers a simple invitation to give, bless, and grow in generosity – one act at a time. There is an app and wall chart to help and resources for all ages! Click here 40acts: Do Lent generously
The Church of England have a lent programme called ‘Draw near’ with everyday reflections in a book and on an app depending on the format you prefer. There are reflections and booklets for children too. Click here Draw Near
Lectio 365 app by 24/7 prayer have a lent series called ‘Landscapes of Lent’ remembering the death of Jesus and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on the theme of Wilderness. Click here Lent and Easter Prayers – 24-7 Prayer International
Book recommendations for Lent..
Dancing to the Heartbeat of God by the Anglican communion, forward by Sarah Mullally
Meeting God in John by David Ford
Wardrobes and Rings: Through Lenten Lands with the Inklings by Julia Golding and Malcolm Guite
Let me go there: The Spirit of Lent by Paula Gooder
Finally..
If you can recommend Moortown Baptist Church to others and have a google account you can now leave the church a google review to help others know a bit about us. Click on this link:
https://g.page/r/CVLP3hdGjyinEAE/review
Or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile phone:
Do check out the website for all the latest news and stories.
And for Valentines Day..
Write on a green heart or make green hearts in creative way to photograph with a message to your local politician to let them know whats important in your community and what you hope for. Find out your local politician here and for more information click on Show the Love this February – The Climate Coalition Use the hashtag #ShowTheLove2026 on social media.
“Personal messages remind decision-makers that behind every policy choice are real people, real places, and real pride in where we live. The project is organised by the Climate Coalition”.
Finally, a reminder why we are able to love…
1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us”.
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church
Shelley’s news. Week commencing 8th February
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 10th February House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews
Tuesday 10th February at 7.30 Deacons and Shelley meet in church building.
Wednesday 11th 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 11th February House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.
Thursday 12th 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 12th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 13th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 13th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 13th February House group at 8pm in Adel. See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 15th 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 15th February Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building
February half term…
Monday 16th 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 19th 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 24th 7.30pm 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 24th 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 3rd 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 19th 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 11th 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.
On Wednesday 18th 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
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 2nd February 10-12 Beacon warm welcome café for all. Food pantry available.
Tuesday 3rd 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 3rd February House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews
Tuesday 3rd February at 7.30 Safeguarding group meets in church.
Wednesday 4th 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 4th February House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.
Thursday 5th 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 5th February 2.30pm The Thanksgiving Service for the life of Jean Hiley in the church building, followed by refreshments,.
Thursday 5th February Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 6th February Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 6th February Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 6th February House group at 8pm in Adel See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Saturday 7th 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 8th 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 8th 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 3rd February. Its open to anyone.
Tuesday 10th February 7.30pm Meeting for deacons and Shelley in the church building
Tuesday February 24th 7.30pm 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
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 25th January Children’s group leaders planning and prayer after the service 1-2pm Feel free to bring your lunch.
Sunday 25th 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 27th 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 27th January House Group in the Music Room 12.30 – 2.30 speak to Howard Dews
Wednesday 28th 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 28th 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 28thJanuary House Group Music Room 7.30 – 9.30pm Speak to Andy or Ruth for more information.
Thursday 29th January Warm Welcome Space Craft Group 2.00 – 4.00pm Contact Karen if you want to know more. All welcome
Thursday 29th January Bible Study in the Music Room 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 30th January Bible Study in the Music Room 10.00 – 11.00am Speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 30th 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 30th January Parkinson’s Exercise Class 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
Friday 30th January House group at 8pm in Adel See Jonathan, Hilary, Steve or Helen.
Sunday 1st 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 1st February Sung worship leaders get together. More details to come
Sunday 1st February Rock Solid Youth group 7-8pm in the church building
Looking ahead..
Thursday 5th 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 7th 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 10th February 7.30pm Meeting for deacons and Shelley in the church building
Tuesday February 24th 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