Dear friends
This Sunday we meet a little earlier at 10.50 for a service together and a group for the children exploring the themes of remembrance. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of Ruth and last week at café church looked at what a redeemer was and how restoration started to come back to Ruth and Naomi. They were people who experienced tragedy, but we also see Gods restoration beginning to shine through, we planted seeds of hope. As we look to Remembrance Sunday we see the sacrifice, we remember Jesus ultimate sacrifice and we are reminded that God is able to bring restoration through his love and grace.
Next week is also the United Nations Climate Summit known as COP29. As we were reminded last week that Boaz restored both the people and the land, we pray for our planet. Here are some prayer points and thoughts…
COP29: Is climate change a Christian issue? – Evangelical Alliance
Locally, Leeds had some climate action hubs so you can find out about how people in our city are trying to look after the planet. Here’s a link to the Alwoodley Climate hub,
Alwoodley 2030: Climate Action Hub
They have an update meeting on how to help nature in Yorkshire, at St Barnabas Church on 19th November. You need to book a place to go but its free. See link below.
Alwoodley 2030: Climate Action Hub – Nature & Biodiversity
Through the week, all our regular groups take place as usual, see the website www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk or ask a deacon or Lesley in the office. There are also information sheets in the foyer of church.
Rock Solid is back on Sunday evening 7-8.00pm for young people in church.
Wednesday 13th November is Wednesday worship,1.30pm -2pm in the music room with drinks for those who arrive before 1.30pm. The theme this week is Exciting God. All welcome.
Next Saturday 16th November there will be an Art Exhibition in church 11-3pm with refreshments, all welcome. It’s called Ralph Bainbridge: The painting machine. The exhibition will include a large collection of canvases, framed paintings and unframed ink and powder abstracts. Ralph was Trisha’s late husband, and he painted all his life. Trisha and friends have organised the exhibition in aid of Parkinsons UK. There’s more information on the website or you can ask Mandy or Trisha for more details.
On Sunday November 17th we meet at 11am to share communion, sing, share and look at Ruth 4: 13-22. There will be a group for our younger friends.
On Sunday 24th November we have our service in the morning at 11am and then welcome Sue and John Wilson, BMS missionaries from Paris at 4pm in church around tables with tea provided. Designed for all ages to come along, share food, hear how Jesus is working in France.
A little look to Advent and Christmas…
We’ll be producing some cards to give out about Christmas at MBC and to help us share the good news of Jesus. These will include some of our services but also some festive events. I’ll share more about Advent and Christmas next week as there’ll be opportunities to help, get involved and come along. Here’s some of them for your diary…
1st December at 11am Advent café church
7th December at 1.30-3.30pm, “Sing along Christmas carols and festive songs with Steel Crazy steel pan band, festive treats and a fun Christmas quiz.”
8th December 3pm “Stepping Stones and friends” Christmas Nativity
15th December at 3pm “Creative wreath making workshop where you will learn how to make your own Christmas wreath to take home, materials and festive refreshments will be provided. £10 each. Please book in with Lesley so that we can provide the right number of wreaths and resources. If you have a favourite pair of scissors/secateurs you may want to bring them along, but we will have some for you to use anyway!”
22nd December 11am All age Nativity
23rd December Festive Beacon
24th December afternoon All Age Christingle
25th December morning all age Christmas celebration
Finally…
The church AGM will take place on January 21st 2025. It will be a good time to thank God for all He has done in the year and to pray expectantly for the year ahead!
In Christ
Shelley