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