Dear friends
Tomorrow, we look forward to celebrating Pentecost Sunday together, the day we remember the Holy Spirit coming in power to Jesus’ gathered followers. The sound of the wind and the sight of flames were a sign of the Holy Spirit, God’s presence with them always. This promise was not only for them but for us today and all those who feel on the fringes..
“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off…” (Acts 2:39)
We’ll also be celebrating a baptism too, so do come along and be part of this special service. We start at 11am and there will be cake and drinks after the service.
A reminder that there will be no Rock Solid youth groups tomorrow night.
Tomorrow is also Global Day of Prayer and there will be a service at Leeds Minister for the city at 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 Lord Mayor of Leeds and the Anglican Bishop of Kirkstall Arun Arora will be joining for this gathering. The evening promises to be an exciting multi-generational mix of music, song and prayer which reflects the city’s diversity. There will be refreshments afterwards.. info here by clicking this link…
Global Day of Prayer 2026 Tickets, Sunday, May 24 • 6 PM – 8 PM | Eventbrite
Next week is bank holiday and half term so some of our groups are taking a break. Beacon warm welcome café, Stepping Stones and lunch club pause next week but they are back the week after. Most of the housegroups are on next week but check with the leaders or Shelley if in doubt. On Wednesday 27th May we also have..
‘Create your own psalm’ art group ( last Wednesday of the month) meet in the meeting area 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 and…
the next PACT (policing and communities together) meeting will be on Wednesday 27th May too at Moortown at 6.30pm until 7.30pm before the Wednesday house group meet in the music room. If you live locally or are interested in the local community do consider coming along. For more information talk to Adam, Lesley or Shelley.
Monday 8th June we’ll be joining in with The Big Lunch. Find out more information here The Big Lunch 2026 | Eden Project Communities. 12pm-1pm after Beacon Café, inviting people of all faiths and none to share lunch and get to know each other a bit more. Lunch is free, if you want to book a place, contact Lesley.
Remember the Gardening Day on the 20th June, all welcome (children need to be supervised by an adult)
MBC’s garden is taking shape, but there’s still more to do – Moortown Baptist Church
…and the mission group meet on the 9th June at 2.30 in the meeting room. Speak to Phil Coates, Lesley or Shelley for more information.
Over the last few weeks there have been a number of new stories on the website including information on new art work going up in the meeting area…
Baptist Missionary Society are putting on a zoom webinar on the 10th June on Mission and Community. Want to see your church and your local community thrive and flourish alongside one another? This webinar will give you a taste of some of the tools being used by Christians across the globe to generate real change that starts within church families and ripples outwards. Click on the link below to find out more…
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The next whole church meeting will be after the service on July 5th. All welcome.
In Christ
Shelley
Shelley Dring
Minister
Moortown Baptist Church