Dear all
Sunday 10th May 11am All welcome to our Church Service with a small group for our younger friends to explore the theme together. ‘Jesus through the eyes of John: Jesus restores, John 21:15-25.
It’s also the day of the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon, most of it is around Headingley and out to Otley Road so won’t affect most people who come to the building on a Sunday but do check your route to church if you live the Horsforth side of Lawnswood roundabout, Headingley, Bramhope and top end of King Lane near Golden Acre car parks. More information here 2026-leeds-marathon-half-marathon-road-closure-poster.pdf The Marathon will be started by Kevin Sinfield, Leeds and England rugby player and captain, who was behind much of the Leeds Marathon planning and was welcomed by Moortown Baptist Church back in December for the 7 in 7 challenge! Much of the money raised, by those running the marathon, including entry fees, are going to the Leeds Hospitals Charities. I’ll be will be one of them!
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in the church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pmBeacon cafe is back this Monday 11th May 10-12. All welcome!
A reminder that there will be a health and safety meeting in church at 9.30pm on 11th May for those who wanted to be part of it.
Tuesday 12th May 10.00 – 11.30am Stepping Stones for under-fives and their parents and carers.
Thank you to all those faithfully leading house groups/bible studies and seeking God in how you lead and encourage others to come together in sharing and faith. Some of our house groups may not be taking place this week as there is a church meeting so do check with the individual group leader, if in doubt, ask myself or Lesley or a deacon and we’ll find out.
Tuesday 12th May (deacons elections) and whole church meeting 7.30pm There will be worship, elections, thankyou’s, times to share and pray and hear from a couple more leaders in the church with updates. Any other business needs to be in by tomorrow. Thank you for sharing with us through the months between meetings so that we can pray and ponder and talk as an ongoing process together.
Other church meetings to come…Sunday 5thJuly (after church) Tuesday 22nd September (AGM), Tuesday 10th November.
Wednesday 13th May Lunch Club for those booked on and the volunteer team. Talk to Rachel B or Lesley for more information.
Thursday 14th May Bible Study on zoom 7.00pm – 9.00pm Speak to Gareth, John C or Lesley
Friday 15th May Bible Study in the music room 10.00 – 11.00am speak to Shelley for more information.
Friday 15th May Parkinson’s Exercise Class in the church building 6.30 – 7.30pm Speak to Phil Commons or Lesley for more information
A reminder that Baptist Assembly is in Harrogate next weekend…The Baptist Union of Great Britain : Assembly 2026
Sunday 17th May 11am Church Service all together – There is a Sunday school during the main talk so that our younger friends can explore the story creatively together. Looking ahead to Pentecost John 1:1-18 ‘Jesus through the eyes of John’. There will be chance in this service to share if you have discovered something new or have something you feel would be good to share to encourage others from our series in John over the last couple of months or some testimony/story. Do get in touch with me if you have something.
The group who host the welcome lunches are looking to have another one on the 17th May after church. If you are newer to Moortown or feel you don’t know many people and would like to come then do talk to Mandy, Claire, any of the team or Lesley or myself. If you have spotted anyone who you think might like to be invited so ask them, thankyou 12.30pm – 2.00pm. If you would like to come but can’t make the date then do let Mandy know, thankyou.
In the evening Rock Solid youth groups meet in church building. All youth welcome! Talk to Martyn, Ruth, Val, Nathan 7-8pm
Deacons meeting 19th May at 7.30pm in the church building
Wednesday 20th May is Wednesday Worship 1.30-2pm for everyone in the music room. More info from Rachel B or Lesley
Sunday 24th May Pentecost Sunday service at 11am. We will also be celebrating a baptism in this service so do come along and be part of it! More details to come, but if you have been thinking about baptism too or want to ask more questions then, do get in touch. Please continue to pray for Isabella and Rachel who were baptised at Easter. Pray for Kat who will be baptised on this date.
Wednesday May 27th The ‘Create your own psalm’ art group ( last Wednesday of the month) meet 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.
The next PACT (policing and communities together) meeting will be on Wednesday 27th May too at Moortown at 6.30pm until 7.30pm. If you live locally or are interested in the local community do consider coming along. For more information talk to Adam.
Global Day of Prayer (hosted by Leeds Minster)
The Global Day of Prayer 2026 will be hosted by Leeds Minster and will take place Pentecost Sunday 24th May, 6pm – 8pm focusing on prayer for the nations and celebrating our international diversity in Leeds.
This year commemorates 400 years since Leeds first received its royal charter and city status. 400 years on, Leeds is a culturally rich and diverse city. Global Day of Prayer has been invited specially to mark this significant year at the historic Leeds Minster to pray for the many nationalities represented in the city and also different nations and people groups around the world.
The evening promises to be an exciting multi-generational mix of music, song and prayer which reflects the city’s diversity.
If you wish to attend please sign up for free here. Refreshments and a light buffet will be provided after.
Mission group meet on the 9th June 2.30-4pm in the building. For more information ask myself or Phil Coates.
Couple of extra things…
A reminder that you can give to the Lord’s pantry by placing items in a box under the entrance foyer table. There is a list of what is needed in the box. It may be as simple as bringing a tin of soup every so often. Thank you.
Thank you for your prayers and involvement in so many groups at Moortown. Last week I wrote to you about prayer and practical support for Stepping Stones, Childrens work and Youth. If you would like to find out more, then do get in touch with me. Thank you to those who have stepped up particularly in sharing with our young people on a Sunday night. I was in there last week and it was great to be with them.
Giving.. A reminder that there is an opportunity to give to the work of Moortown Baptist Church either by leaving money in a box at the back of church or by giving from a bank account each month. If you want to know more about where it goes, how to do it, gift aiding, then do get in touch with Geoff our church treasurer or Lesley/ Shelley or a deacon who will pass on a message to Geoff. Finally, check out the latest stories at Moortown on our website at Moortown Baptist Church – Loving God, living generously, following Christ. And give our facebook page a follow! “So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.” John 21:11 In Christ |
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church