Dear Friends
Half way through the bank holiday weekend for some… and we are pleased to be joining together tomorrow morning at café church where we share breakfast pastries, fruit, drinks and join in worship. We start at 11am for about an hour and it’s designed for all ages together. We’ll be looking at the story of Peter on the beach with Jesus in John 21:4-19.
We will be online on the YouTube channel @moortownbaptistchurch from 11am.
Coming up…
No youth group of beacon café on Sunday or Monday as the volunteers are having a break.
Everything starts again as usual on Tuesday with Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their Carers from 10-11.30am.
Tuesday house group in church in the afternoon, ask Lesley for more information.
Tuesday at 7.30pm Leadership meeting for deacons and Shelley in church.
Wednesday – lunch club – see Rachel Beedle or Lesley in the office for more information
Thursday – warm welcome space and craft group 2-4pm in church – see Karen Ross or Diane Sunter
Thursday 7pm bible study with Gareth Gadd
On Friday there is usually a bible study at 10am in church and a house group in the evening at 8pm in Adel. Talk to Shelley if you want more information, and she’ll point you to the right people.
Sunday 12th May – service in church at 11am continuing the theme of Resurrection with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme during the talk.
Please note this is the day of the Leeds Marathon when many will be running to raise money for some great causes. Thanks to those who support me in different ways. The Marathon route does not go past Moortown Baptist Church as it used to in the past, so it should not affect most of you in your usual route to church, however, it may affect some people coming from Horsforth, Cookridge or Adel, as it will go down Otley Road across the Ring Road and the top of King Lane.. you can check the route on the map below.. there is also an interactive map available here.. Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon – 12th May 2024 | Run For All | Run For All
In the evening at 7pm Rock Solid youth groups meet in church.
Wednesday 15th May is Wednesday worship with the theme of Pentecost. 1.30pm in the music room for about half an hour.
Saturday 18th May – It’s the plant sale! Come along from 1-3pm and enjoy a hot drink and a cake. Invite your friends. For more information talk to Lesley in the office or Jenny Dixon. Money raised goes to Moortown Furniture Store.
Sunday 19th May – service in church at 11am continuing the theme of Resurrection and celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit. Including communion and a group for our younger friends to creatively explore the theme.
Rachel Beedle will be running a dementia awareness session after the service on this day for those who have missed it in the past and would like to go. 12.30pm in church.
In the evening, Rock Solid youth groups have a trip to Rock Mass, Halifax.
Thursday 6th June Moortown Baptist Church is hosting the Local Care Partnership Learning Forum supporting children and young people. More information here. 9-12.30pm LCP Learning Forum – Children, Young People & Families – Events – Universe
Sunday 9th June is our Baptism Service. Do come and support those from church who are stepping forward in baptism on that day. If you would like to be baptised, then do have a chat with me or get in touch with Lesley, and she will find a good time for us both to sit and have a chat together.
Saturday 22nd June – Alternative Summer Solstice walk in Ilkley. A chance to walk, chat and pray. More information to come. See Krys Gadd.
Saturday 14th September – Table Top sale in church in aid of the Sri Lankan women’s refuge in Sri Lanka. More details to come but any questions go to Lesley in the office or Krys Gadd.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about anything do get in touch with me or contact Lesley in the office and she will sort out a convenient time.
“Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.” (John 21:12)
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister