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 10th November 10-12 midday Beacon warm welcome space and café in the building
Tuesday 11th November Stepping Stones for under 5’s and their parents, grandparents and carers. See Diane, Hilary, or Lesley for more information.
Tuesday 11th November is Remembrance Day and you may have a moment of remembrance at 11am.
Tuesday 11th November afternoon bible study in church. See Howard or check with Lesley
Tuesday 11th 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 12th November Lunch club for those who attend and volunteers. Speak to Lesley for more information.
Wednesday 12th November 7.30pm Bible study in the church building. Speak to Ruth or Andy B or send a message to Lesley.
Wednesday 12th November House group with Diane, ask Lesley or Diane or mention it to Shelley for more information.
Thursday 13th 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 13th November Bible study at 7pm, see Gareth G or ask Lesley.
Friday 14th November Bible Study at 10.00am – 11.15 in church. See Shelley for more information.
Friday 14th 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 16th 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 19th 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 26th November, more information to come. Also, the yellow badge prayer team will meet on the 23rd after church too, more information to come.
Unfortunately The Send event on the 22nd 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 24th 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…
Tuesday 18th 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
Nearer Christmas at MBC…
Sunday 7th 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 14th 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 14th 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