The Magazine of

(Roundhay St John and Roundhay Methodist)

Springwood Road, Leeds LS8 2QA

November 2017

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Thursday Worship

09.15 - 2 November - Quiet Prayer

10.30 - 2 November - Holy Communion 09.15 - 9 November - Quiet Prayer

09.15 - 16 November - Quiet Prayer 09.15 - 23 November - Quiet Prayer 09.15 - 30 November - Quiet Prayer

"But in your hearts set apart Christ as LORD.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect."

1 Peter 3:15

Come and join us for

on Sunday 5 November

18.30 - Tea and Biscuits

19.00 - Branching Out in Praise

We look forward to welcoming you.

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Letter from Kathryn

November is a month of remembering.

One of the current concerns of the Church Council is those who have difficulty in remembering, people who have dementia.

Dementia has become something that many people fear, not being able to remember who we are hits at our sense of identity. If I can’t remember who I am, am I still me? If the

person I love as partner, parent, friend no longer remembers me, does that end our relationship?

I’m hoping that, in Spring, Dr Helen Reid will come and lead a book group on “Dementia. Living in the Memories of God” by

John Swinton. This phrase from the book has stayed with me: “dementia does not change the nature of love and what is God-breathed about us.”

We cannot deny the deep suffering that dementia can bring in its wake but in and amongst the horror of forgetting is the

deeper promise of not being forgotten by God. “If God knew us when we were in the womb (Psalm 139) and if God has plans for us to prosper, then neurological decline cannot

separate us from the love of God”.

Here in Oakwood Church we are looking to see how those who may become strangers through the onset of dementia can continue to be welcomed as friends. A small group is being set

up to look at resources and make recommendations to the Church Council for how we might need to do things a little differently. If you’re interested in being part of the group

please contact me (0113 2256702).

This month, our communal remembering as church include those who have given their lives in war, those close to us who have died, and obeying the commandment of Jesus; “do this in

memory of me” as we share together in communion marking the great mystery of his death and resurrection.

Remembrance Day Service Sunday 12 November at 10.15

Led by Revd George Bailey

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Coffee Morning

Saturday 4 November - 10.00 - 12.00

in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Donations of Cakes and raffle prizes

will be most welcome

Please come along and support this event

For more information

telephone Anne 0113 2947249 or Debra 0113 2400884

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A Note from Haydon

My name is Haydon Cooper and I have organised the coffee morning advertised opposite as part of the World’s Biggest

Coffee Morning.

The reason I have been motivated to do this is because as many of you know my mum, Debra, has cancer and, without the support of Macmillan, it would have made her journey

much more difficult.

They have helped her keep positive throughout her treatment and still provide her with support as her treatment continues.

I hope you can come along to join us and help us to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Please join us, if you can, at our lunch after the morning service at 12.30 on Sunday 5 November

to raise money for Methodist Homes for the Aged

You'll be able to enjoy homemade soup, sandwiches

and cake.

Please sign up on the sheet on the noticeboard at the back of Church so that we have an idea of numbers.

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Paul and I have been thinking about starting a new House Group for some time - our new home may be a coincidence but the time is now right!

It will be held on a regular evening probably once a fortnight

but we are having a planning meeting Monday 30 October at 17.30 (see one of us for address and to discuss details).

We hope it will be a place of warm fellowship, to worship together and to grow in faith. Anybody and everybody is welcome. If you haven't been to a house group or it was a

long time ago may I encourage you to come along.

For me house group has been a valuable space in a busy week to reflect, listen, think and to ask those questions about the Bible or life in general that I might not discuss elsewhere; and

to support one another and, sometimes, make long term friends. It can be a challenging place or a restful place.

Tea and biscuits guaranteed!

Charlotte and Paul

Our

Every Monday during

term time from 10.30 until 12.00

The Monday Cafe is a great place to meet your friends and catch up and make new

ones. Everyone is welcome.

We have homemade cakes, buttered

toasted tea cakes and, by special request, we have added delicious bacon butties.

We hope you are able to join us.

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Wednesday 8 November at 20.00 A talk by Mary Patchett entitled

"A Leap of Faith for "Oasis Relief Zambia""

Wednesday 13 December at 20.00 We'll be joining together for Lessons and Carols

followed by supper

on Saturday 11 November from 16.00 to 17.30

We'll start with a variety of messy (and non-messy) activities in the hall, have a short act of worship in the New Room sharing together the good news of Jesus and then it's back to

the hall for a bite to eat.

Messy Church is free but, if you are able, we would like you to bring a small contribution of food, for example crisps, buns,

sandwiches, fruit, etc.

Saturday Gathering

Our Saturday Gathering runs alongside Messy Church. Children aged 8 to 11 (in school years 4, 5 and 6) can play

pool, do crafts, play board games or table tennis mixed with activities and games that explore the Christian faith.

For more information contact Jill Fraser - 0113 2409116

or Fran Bailey - 0113 2662066

Also for young people we have

S.Y.N.C. (Sunday Youth Need Christ)

Open to all young people in school years 7 to 13

Aim - to explore life and faith Where - Oakwood Church (or as arranged)

When - Sunday evenings - 20.00 - 21.00 (term time only) plus other ad hoc activities

Contact: Fran Bailey Telephone: 0113 2662066/email: franbailey@hotmail.co.uk

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USED STAMPS RAISE THOUSANDS!

We have been involved and supported Hearing Dogs for the

Deaf for many years by saving used stamps which help to raise money for their work.

Just cut round stamps (make sure you leave a border), then bring them to Church, put them in the plastic wallet on the charity

noticeboard or the noticeboard in the back porch. I will collect them and then send them to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Every stamp helps and they add up to so much.

Enjoy recycling your stamps, knowing the impact you are making by helping to train a hearing dog which will change a deaf person’s life.

Thank you - Martin Shipley

Meeting Point is looking to appoint a Community Connect Project Worker to develop further the work

with individual members and groups within the community, support community cohesion and improve health and well-being. A key part of this role will be to

reduce the isolation of people in the area. Further details and application form from the Circuit Office.

Open Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 13.00.

Telephone number - 0113 2663309 Email - circuitoffice@leedsnandemethodist.org.uk

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Church Family News

Congratulations from the Church family to Alison and Peter on their marriage in September and to Shanthi and Roger on their recent wedding anniversary.

We continue to hold in prayer Debra, Joyce and Pauline.

May the Lord bless you all and give you peace as you continue to recuperate.

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Rea Saunders

following her death. We remember Rea with love and gratitude for her service to Ladywood and Roundhay Methodist Church as Leader of the Beginners Section of

the Sunday School, member of the Walkers Group, the Ladies' groups and a fundraiser for Mission. Rea was also in the Drama Group and some will remember her as

a wonderful friend.

We send our sympathy to Richard Norton on the death of his wife, Elizabeth and to their family.

Every blessing to the Church family, especially those mentioned by name; may our friendship and support for

one another grow as we share the love of Jesus.

Diary Date

Our annual garden clear up is on

Saturday 18 November starting at 09.00.

Bacon butties will be

served.

Please bring brushes rakes etc.

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK

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Time is flying by at Roundhay St John's and the children and staff have had a fabulous and busy autumn term so far. In our

RE lessons we have been learning, reflecting and asking challenging questions.

In Year 1 we have been thinking about the word 'special' and

learning about Mary Jones. She worked and saved for six years (longer than some of these children have been alive!) to buy her precious bible.

In Year 2 we have been hearing about Joseph and tackling

issues of jealousy and sibling rivalry!

In Year 3 we have been learning about Jesus' early life and reflecting on what we think he is famous for.

In Year 4 we have been retelling the parable of the Good

Samaritan and reflecting on how this story is as important today as it has ever been. We have been asking who is our neighbour and how can we make a difference?

In Year 5 we have been learning about the church and have

designed surveys to discover why people go to church. We are looking forward to learning about inspirational sports stars whose faith and church have changed their lives.

Finally, in Year 6 we have been studying the bible and looking at evidence for its validity and its continuing relevance in the modern world.

With best wishes from all at Roundhay St. John's.

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Wetherby Choral Society November 2017 Concert presents

George Frederick Handel – Zadok the Priest

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Magnificat

Antonio Vivaldi – Dixit Dominus

Saturday 11 November 2017 at 19.30

St James’ Church, Wetherby

Conductor, John Dunford

Soloists

Andrea Ryder (soprano), Jenny Bianco (alto),

Stephen Newlove (tenor), Phil Wilcox (bass)

Accompanied by The Wetherby Pro Musica Orchestra

Tickets £16 (under 18s and full-time education free)

• by email from tickets@wetherbychoral.org.uk

• by telephone from 07860 454894

• from St James’ Church Office, Church Street,

Wetherby, Monday – Friday, 09.00 –12.00

(Telephone - 01937 583074)

• or from members of the Society.

Oakwood

We meet once a month, in the sanctuary at 19.30. Please join us if you’ve read the book, would like to read the book or are interested in a discussion on some of the ideas in the book!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 21 November "Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving

in a Culture Stripped of Grace" by Miroslav Volf

led by Sonia Kasibante

There are copies of the book available at the back of

church. Other books that have been discussed are also there for

you to borrow.

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HARVEST OF TALENTS FOR

It's the time of year again when we ask you to offer

your talents.

Here's how it works.

▪ Simply make an offer (eg baking, gardening, window cleaning, car wash, baby sitting, trip out

etc).

▪ Write your offer on the sheets provided in the New Room (include your name and telephone number

please).

▪ Then wait for the bids to come in - which should be written in the end columns of the sheets, again with name and telephone number.

▪ When the deadline for the bids arrives, Sunday 19

November, both the person who offered their talent and the bidder will receive a sheet (allowing

you to liaise with each other).

Last year we raised over £500, all down to the people who donated their offers and to the people who bid the highest for them.

It doesn't matter whether you are young or old so please help us support MHA.

THANK YOU - MARTIN SHIPLEY

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Our November Big Blue Bin Donations will go to

St George's Crypt Care Centre

St George’s Crypt provides award winning 24/7 emergency accommodation. A warm and cheerful welcome awaits those

who attend St George’s Crypt, who provide 9,855 nights of accommodation each year for those who find themselves homeless or rough sleeping. Three meals a day, showers,

clothing, somewhere safe and warm to stay, are just some of the provisions we make available.

St George’s Crypt is outcome focussed when it comes to finding accommodation, support planning with the resident

decides on what accommodation is suitable for the resident. We are pleased to be working with Leeds City Council's no second night out strategy and we are also thrilled to be

working with the NHS supporting those who are being released from hospital who are homeless.

They believe:

• That by demonstrating the love of Christ in a caring, practical way, lives can be transformed, regardless of people’s circumstances.

They aim:

• To meet the basic needs of everyone in a safe, non-judgmental and caring environment.

• To support people who are living on the streets into finding

accommodation. • To help people gain skills and confidence so that they can

take an active role in their futures.

• To be good stewards of all that we receive in an open and transparent manner.

• To enable people to make positive choices in their lifestyle

by accessing employment and freedom from addiction. • To engage with local communities by identifying

opportunities to share the Crypt’s resources. • To find the most appropriate solutions by creating effective

partnerships across the city.

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They offer: • Care, compassion and hope.

• 40 bed spaces, 365 days a year, covering our three projects; Faith Lodge, Regent Terrace and the emergency Overnight Centre.

• Immediate practical support in terms of getting fed, cleaned up and clothed.

• Opportunities to gain skills, self-confidence and a sense of

achievement. • A place in which people can choose to change. • Prayer, support and initial counselling.

If you would like to help St George's work through donations of toiletries, beverages and non-perishable food please leave your donation(s) in the Big Blue Bin in the porch at Church

during November.

Many thanks

The Charity Giving Team

Thinking about

?

Both the Methodist and the Anglican Church offer confirmation for young people and adults to make a personal commitment

to following Jesus. This means taking up for oneself the promises made by Godparents at baptism. Baptism with confirmation is also offered to any adults who, for whatever

reason, were not baptised as children but now want to make a public declaration of faith in Jesus.

Bishop Nick will join George and Kathryn on Sunday 3 December for our Oakwood Confirmation service.

In preparation for confirmation, we will be offering both adult

and young people’s confirmation classes.

If you are interested, please contact Kathryn or George for an informal conversation.

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2017

I am currently organising the Nativity which is to be part of the morning service on 17 December.

This year it will be quite a bit different and I need to compile a list of about 24 adults who would play a part in the Nativity.

We will begin our practices with the children on

Sundays 19 and 26 November and Sunday 3 December

(during Junior Church time), Saturdays 2 and 16 December 14.00 to 16.00 and

Saturday 9 December 12.00 to 14.00.

Adults will be welcome to come to any of these practices to get a feel for what will be involved.

I anticipate that there will only be a

need to have one practice with the adults which we can

arrange a convenient date for during early December, before

the dress rehearsal with the children on 16 December.

Could you let me know ASAP if you are willing and available to be part of this ambitious venture so that I can complete writing the play?

Many thanks, Anne Kirkland

(thekirklandfamily@ntlworld.com)

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Whistle Stop Opera - £5.00

Here at Oakwood Church at 15.00

on Tuesday 7 November

Be entertained by a group of proper opera singers and an accordionist, who will make you laugh - maybe even cry - in half an hour packed with comedy, deceit, love

and tragedy.

Be treated to scenes and songs from a variety of operas and experience what opera does best: everyday emotions amplified by epic music.

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Silent Prayer Group

Monday 27 November at 14.00 in the Sanctuary

We will meet to pray together in silence for 30-40 minutes

followed by refreshments.

There will not be a meeting in December.

For further details please contact Mary Brown - 0113 2650100 or

Astrid Fielden - 0113 2735865

St George's Crypt

Annual Collection of Winter Warmers

It's that time of year again when we start to collect items to help keep the people who are poor and homeless who are cared for at St George's Crypt

warm. To this end we would like donations, please, of

socks - gloves - hats - scarves

to be left in the box in the porch during November,

ready to take down to the Crypt at the beginning of December.

If you would prefer to donate money to purchase any

of the above please let me (Peggy - 0113 2400715) know and I will buy the item(s).

Many thanks in anticipation of your gifts.

Peggy Horne

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WYDAN is offering beds again for those male asylum seekers who

might otherwise find themselves on the streets in the coldest part

of the year. Churches Together in Gipton and Oakwood have

offered to host the week beginning Monday 5 February. Evening

meals are offered at Gipton Methodist Church and sleeping

arrangements and breakfast in the Church of the Epiphany.

Volunteers are drawn from Oakwood Church, Epiphany, Gipton

Methodist and St Nicholas Roman Catholic Church along with

other individuals who wish to help.

Volunteer roles include preparing supper, welcoming and chatting,

sleeping over and serving breakfast. If you’re interested, watch

out for information on the noticeboard in Oakwood Church and

emails. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact

Kathryn (email kathrynfitzsimons@hotmail.com).

Some quotes from volunteers last year:

“I learned about the asylum system and was very humbled by

the positive attitude and determination of our guests".

“I gained much more than I put in. It’s shocking to think that by

simply being born in a different country, it could be my family

going through the same terrible experience.”

And from a guest:

“This experience has given me hope. Through meeting people

and having really interesting conversations I've learned so much.

It has helped me psychologically and I feel much better.”

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving

the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or

sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of

God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with

words or speech but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3:17

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DO WE CARE ABOUT IT?

Almost 700 people in Leeds will die this year from illnesses

related to air pollution. Regionally, Leeds is a hotspot for air

pollution in Yorkshire and nationally the third worst polluted city

in UK. On 26 and 27 October 26 Leeds Climate Commission held

a Climathon.

Leeds Climate Commission is a citywide organisation with a

membership drawn from over 30 key public, private and third

sector organisations. Initially it was led by the University of Leeds

and Leeds City Council to create a low carbon, climate change

resistant city and to mirror the strategic priorities of the UK

Committee on Climate Change (UKCCC) at a city scale.

The Bible assumes that all of creation is God's temple and God is

in the holy of holies in heaven and that we are his image on

earth, meant to manifest and channel his presence. So, all of life

is meant to reflect or refract the light of God into our complex

world in all that we do, including science.

For someone like myself who has spend nearly the whole of his

life doing a branch of mathematical physics called climatology,

that is a very challenging situation. Our image of God is really

about how we represent God in the world. I understand now,

what Jesus meant in the parable of the sheep and the goats when

he said "if you did it to the least one of these you did it to me",

because each one is representing God. So, you do it to an image

of God, and you do it to God.

The Proverbs have this saying that "anyone who abuses the poor

insults their maker" - that's an image of God idea too. The Bible

simply understands that humans represent God in the world.

Either we do it well, or we do it badly. If we do it very badly, we

shut off the world from God's presence.

The UK Disasters Emergency Committee report that this year the

environmental crises around the world have already been

devastating. We are probably seeing one of the largest

movements of people in decades, most of them are women and

children - and without food, clean water, sanitation and shelter,

their lives are in danger.

John Lockwood

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Hosting with HOSTUK 2017

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby

some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2

How true such advice can be. Hospitality is an equal

partnership, the feel-good factor of offering it and the delight in receiving it.

HOST UK is a charity whose mission is to give a welcome to international students in British homes for friendship and cultural exchange. Whilst not a faith-based charity, it values

the offers of hospitality that result from awareness-raising in Churches through parish news and word of mouth.

If you are unable to travel abroad, have “abroad” come to you! Our students are both curious and fascinated by our traditions and happy to fully participate in everyday life. If you have a

curiosity about exotic places, or desire to improve a second language, or want your children to encounter those of other cultures and countries, we can offer all of this. Our

international students bring something really special to such a visit and experiences become treasured memories for all and forever.

Whilst we operate all year-round Christmas or New Year is an

especially valuable time to enjoy welcoming guests into your home.

Consider what faces the international student this Christmas; a lonely hall of residence compounded with the uncertainty of their welcome from a Brexiting Britain. They may also be from

a country experiencing conflict or natural disaster and if none of this applies, then they are invariably far from home, family and loved ones.

Hospitality can be offered for one day (daytime only), three days and two nights at the weekend, or at New Year, or four

days and three nights during the Christmas festive period. The choice is yours. And remember ... your offer can be made at any time of the year.

If you would like to know more please look

at our website www.host.org

or email us on: info@hostuk.org

Or telephone us on: 020 7739 6292

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Dear friends and Traidcraft supporters,

Below is your invite to my annual 3-day open house event. I hope you will be able to come. If you can't

come but would like a catalogue, please let me know and/or visit The Beehive!

Katherine invites you to

35 The Drive, Roundhay LS8 1JQ

to see a range of Traidcraft Christmas stock

(from The Beehive Fairtrade shop) on: Friday 3 November from 10.00 - 18.00

Or Saturday 4 November from 10.00 - 18.00

Or Sunday 5 November from 10.00 - 17.00 (+ Monday 6 November by arrangement)

There will be cards, food, decorations and gifts, plus Traidcraft catalogues with the full range available

to order (10% discount on gifts over £10.00)

and there'll be refreshments.

Do bring friends along and spread the word to fellow supporters!

You can contact me on: katherine.wyatt@sky.com 0113 2931827 or text 07587174052

The Beehive Shop

Chapel Allerton

67 Potternewton Lane, Leeds, LS7 3LW

Opening Hours

Monday and Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 10.00-16.00

Thursday, Friday

and Saturday - 10.00-13.00

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Plans have been submitted to Leeds

City Council to transform the listed Oxford Place Methodist Mission Church into a 70-bedroom hotel,

creating 70 jobs for the city.

The plans for the grade II listed Oxford Place Methodist Church have been submitted by Alistair Flatman Planning on behalf of

The Wesley Hotel, a Methodist based company offering an ethically orientated business model which has been operating in London and Rome for a number of years.

The proposals detail that the conversion of the existing

building would involve internal alterations and addition of three small dormers on the south facing roof slope as well as a flat roof dormer to the northern roof slope to create a 70-bed

hotel.

Plans include a restaurant at lower ground floor level which will

open up onto a new terraced area at the southern end of the building. The hotel would also provide four meeting rooms -conference facilities for around 100 delegates.

The building is currently used as a place of worship as well as

providing meeting space for conferences and office space for a number of charities.

All profits derived from the hotel will be gifted back to the Methodist Church as a charitable donation to assist in the

national work of the denomination. In Leeds, it is intended that profits will be used to support more effective and developing mission projects within the city centre.

According to the cover letter, penned by David A. Quick the district property secretary of the Yorkshire West District of the

Methodist Church, the site would remain a place of worship. It said: "The current ambition of the local church is to maintain a chapel space within the proposed hotel and thus, to continue

the practice of Christian worship on a site that has seen a Methodist presence since 1835. It is also our aim to work with our architects to protect and enhance this important heritage

building within such a prestigious location of the city."

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Girls' Christmas Night Out

If you would like to join us at Hessian on Oakwood

Parade on Saturday 9 December please let Kim or Fran know

The Menu (£25.00 per person) is as follows:

All dishes have been designed for sharing and will be served to the centre of the table.

To Start

Toasted flatbreads with aioli, tzatziki and beetroot hummus

Small Plates - Choose 3 Dishes

Braised turkey leg, peanut satay and coconut sauce,

lime salsa Grilled sea bass, basil pesto, goat's cheese salad

Belly pork with pear chutney, cucumber and mint relish

Grilled halloumi, spiced mayo, lime

Chorizo, patatas bravas, fried egg Grilled aubergine with rosemary, balsamic,

chilli, avocado yoghurt Goats cheese salad, roast beetroot, honey and

mustard dressing, spiced hazelnuts

Macaroni and cheese Polenta wedges with garlic and herb aioli

Desserts

Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce

Apple cider crumble with vanilla ice cream

Salted caramel chocolate brownie, honeycomb, berry salsa (GF)

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More About Meeting Point

‘Meeting Point’ is a Mission Project of our Circuit based in Harehills Lane. The café is open 07.30 to 13.30 Monday – Friday,

serves reasonably priced food, provides a place to meet, chat and

make friends and offers opportunities for non-judgemental

listening. The café staff endeavours to provide a relaxed

atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome irrespective of their

age, sex, ethnicity, social status or religion.

We give thanks for:

• Pauline (the café’s manageress) and all our committed

volunteers who work so hard serving the customers in the café

week after week;

• Deacon Sheila as she is available to draw alongside people and

listen to them;

• Our Management Committee (and others) who work very hard

behind the scenes to support and steer the ministry of Meeting

Point;

• All the support given by different churches, individuals and

organisations (i.e. financial gifts, provisions for use in the café,

and prayer support);

• Growing relationships with other organisations who are now

partnering with Meeting Point to provide groups to benefit local

people from the café premises.

We ask for your prayers for:

• All Meeting Point’s customers - many of these people are

dealing with difficult life issues e.g. health problems, financial

worries, difficult relationships, unemployment, addictions,

loneliness etc.;

• Pauline, Deacon Sheila and all our volunteers as they continue

to serve the people of Harehills;

• The development of a monthly Dementia Café;

• Wisdom and sensitivity in introducing more spiritual aspects to

the ministry;

• God’s guidance regarding the best way to use Meeting Point’s

premises and facilities to serve our neighbours when the café is

closed (what does the community need and who would be best

to work with to provide this?);

• The Spirit’s leading as to how best to resource (and develop)

the mission and ministry of Meeting Point in the future

(including financially).

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House Groups

Early Methodist gatherings were called 'societies'.

John Wesley encouraged different kinds of small

group to develop, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith.

These groups, called 'classes', met regularly, and the idea was to be accountable to each other about how each person was living the Christian life. So people

had to be very open and willing to be changed by the experience.

In the twentieth century it became less common for

classes to meet in this way but recently many Methodists have been trying to reclaim the tradition.

The supportive small group has been found to be one of the most powerful ways for people to feel that they

belong, and to learn, grow and expand their opportunities for Christian conversation about the

things that matter.

Foxwood House Group

A small group of us meet together on Tuesdays as arranged to study the bible. If you are interested

please contact me. Everyone will be made most welcome.

When Tuesdays, as arranged

Where Contact for details

Contact Joyce Kilvington

Telephone 0113 2651582

Email joykil@icloud.com

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Red Hall House Group

When Friday, monthly, as arranged

Where Announced in Weekly Notices

Contact Roger Hartley

Telephone 0113 2933077

Email jrogerhartley@ntlworld.com

St. Catherine’s House Group

When Usually on a Monday or Thursday, about

twice a month

Where 1 St Catherine’s Walk, Leeds LS8 1SB

Contact 1 Susan Howdle

Telephone 0113 266 7822

Email susan.howdle@outlook.com

Contact 2 Sue Noble

Telephone 01937 849679

Email susan.noble49@gmail.com

Mind The Gap for those aged 18 to 40(ish)

One session a month is a themed social and the other is a

study evening. The group maintains its own closed facebook page.

When Twice a month, as posted on facebook

Where As posted on facebook

Contact Anna Sheasby Thomas

Telephone 0113 2170242

Email anna@sheasbythomas.co.uk

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Oakwood Church...

...is a Methodist – Anglican partnership between

Roundhay Methodist Church and St John’s Parish

Church. All services and activities are united.

The Oakwood Church Council comprises the two

church councils which only ever meet together.

St John’s Parish Church

Vicar: Revd Kathryn Fitzsimons, 227 Beech Lane, LS9 6SW 0113 2256702

Curate:

Revd Sonia Kasibante, 21 Shakespeare Close, LS9 7UQ 07506778171

Churchwarden: Miss Anne Bond 0113 2663192

Parochial Church Council

Hon Secretary: Miss Anne Bond 0113 2663192

Hon Electoral Roll Officer:

Mr Peter Oldfield 0113 2738930

Planned Giving Scheme: Mr Peter Oldfield 0113 2738930

Roundhay St John’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Graham School 0113 2658451

Roundhay Methodist Church

Minister: Revd George Bailey, 16 Kingswood Gardens, LS8 2BT 0113 2662066

Stewards: Ms Ruth Barlow, Mrs Leanora Rankine, Mrs Anna Sheasby Thomas, Mrs Christine Stopford,

Methodist Church Council

Church Council Secretary Mrs Susan Noble (also Oakwood Church Council Secretary)

Planned Giving Scheme: Prof Roger Hartley

Applications for banns, baptisms, weddings and funerals at Oakwood Church should be to Revd George Bailey or

Revd Kathryn Fitzsimons (see above)

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Oakwood Church Week by Week

Room Hire & Bookings: Contact Linda Holden Tel. 0113 293 1602

Regular Room Bookings Updated 15 October 2017

Sanctuary

Hall New Room Large Upstairs

Mon

Dance Fit

09.15~10.15

Monday Café 10.30~12.30

Beavers

18.30~19.45

Scouts

20.00~21.15

Rhythm Time

09.30~12.00

Oakwood Friendly Group

Wks 1 & 3

14.00~16.00

2nd Brownies

18.30~20.00

Pilates

09.00~10.00

Men’s Fellowship Snooker 19.00~21.30

Tue

Book Club

Wk 4, 19.30

Babies &

Toddlers

09.45~11.30

Yoga 19.30~21.00

Opera N - Sing ON

15.00~16.30

Pyjama Drama

13.50~14.30 2nd Rainbows

17.45~18.45

2nd Guides

19.00~20.30

Physiotherapist led Pilates

19.30~21.30

Wed

Indoor Bowls

10.00~12.00

Ballet (Adults)

13.30~14.30 First Class

Learning

15.30~18.00

Cubs 18.30~19.45

Scottish

Dancing

Wks 1, 3 & 5 20.00~21.30

Shake Rattle and

Boogie

10.30~11.15

Moo Music 12.45~14.30

10th Brownies

Wks 1, 3, 4 & 5

18.30~19.45 Ladies Evening Club

Wk 2, 20.00~21.30

Pilates

9.30~10.30

Men’s Fellowship Snooker

13.45~15.45 10th Brownies

Wk 2, 18.30~19.45

Thu

Services

Quiet Prayer Every

Thursday

09.15~09.45

Holy Communion

Wk1, 10.30

Luncheon Club

10.00~13.15

10th Rainbows 18.00~19.00

5th Guides

19.30~21.00

Stroke Support

Wks 2 & 4

13.00~16.00 5th Brownies

18.15~19.45

Relax Kids

16.15~18.15

Fri

Toddlers

10.00~11.30 Ju-Jitsu

18.30~20.30

Baby Bonding

10.00~12.00 Yoga

14.15~15.15

Art

19.30~21.30

Sat Messy Church

Wk 1 or 2 16.00~17.30

My Spanish Club

09.15~11.15

Sun

Services

Holy Communion 08.45 Wks 2 & 5; 10.15 Wks 1 & 3; 16.00 (GMT) or 18.00 (BST) Wk 4 Parade Service for all ages 10.15 Wk 2

Morning Service 10.15 Wks 4 & 5

Branching Out in Praise 18.30~20.00 Wk1

S.Y.N.C 20.00~21.00

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Monthly Activities 1st & 3rd Monday 1st & 3rd Wednesday 2nd Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd & 4th Thursday Last Thursday Last Saturday One Saturday (date as announced)

14.00-16.00 20.00 20.00 10.30 13.00 20.30 (ish) 09.30 16.00-17.30

Oakwood Friendly Group Scottish Dancing Ladies' Evening Club (not Holy Week) Holy Communion Stroke Association Men’s Meeting at The White House Walking Messy Church/Saturday Gathering

to everyone who has contributed to

this magazine. The deadline for contributions to the December/January issue is

Sunday 12 November please. Articles may be hand written or typed and left in the plastic pocket by the pigeonholes in the porch or you can

send them by email to lyndapickersgill@gmail.com

Oakwood

Friendly Group

The Royal Voluntary Service can help older people

maintain their independence and stay involved in the local community.

Come along to our social group for over 65s. We will

have a variety of entertainments such as speakers, games, sing-alongs, musicians and more, followed by a cuppa and a chat.

1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 14.00 to 16.00

£2.00

For more information please telephone 0113 8873595

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Group Contacts Updated 17 October 2017

Monday Pilates (also Wed)

Dance Fit Rhythm Time

Monday Café

Oakwood Friendly Group

Beaver Scouts 2nd Roundhay Brownie Guides

Men's Fellowship - Snooker (also Wed)

Scouts

Girls Get Together

Karen Brown

Sonja Harper Elizabeth Hawkhead

Linda Holden

Andrew Parkin

Neil Haighton carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

Don Banham

Jonathan Betts

Fran Bailey

0758 363 9149

0795 663 7375 0113 232 8131

0113 293 1602

0113 887 3595

0777 964 9901 Please email

0113 265 7813

0113 232 9447

0113 266 2066

Tuesday Babies and Toddlers Pyjama Drama

Opera North – Sing ON

2nd Roundhay Rainbow Guides

2nd Roundhay Guides

Yoga (also Fri) Physiotherapist led Pilates

Jeanette Shipley Sara Hall

Hayley McColl

carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

Kath Morgan-Thompson Brian Urquhart

0113 265 0883 0113 834 6522

0113 243 9999

Please email

Please email

0774 200 8950 0794 099 5561

Wednesday Pilates (also Mon)

Indoor Bowls

Shake Rattle and Boogie

Moo Music Adult Ballet

Men's Fellowship – Snooker (also Mon)

First Class Learning

Cub Scouts 10th Roundhay Brownie Guides

Ladies' Evening Club

Scottish Dancing

Karen Brown

Philip Rayner

Kimberley Raja

Caroline Muir Sara Horner

Don Banham

Dawn Scargill

Jane Whittingham carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

Joyce Kilvington

Dorothy Bampton

0758 363 9149

0113 265 8599

0798 415 8281

0793 250 1904 0780 909 6408

0113 265 7813

0113 289 2985

0113 268 0922 Please email

0113 265 1582

0113 266 7826

Thursday Luncheon Club

Stroke Support

Relax Kids 10th Roundhay Rainbow Guides

5th St John’s Brownie Guides

5th St John’s Guides

Men's Meeting at the White House

Jeanette Padgett

John Hart

Justine Merton-Scott carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

carol.massey@oakwoodchurch.info

Morris Smith

0113 265 5707

0113 240 1445

0778 951 1596 Please email

Please email

Please email

0113 265 1587

Friday Toddlers Baby Bonding

Yoga (also Tue)

Ju-Jitsu

Art

Hannah Laycock Sarah Duckworth

Kath Morgan-Thompson

Sean Cohen

Barry Claughton

0113 266 4756 0793 019 4752

0774 200 8950

0797 965 8747

0113 266 7062

Saturday My Spanish

Club Walking

Peggy Pantoja

Morris Smith

0747 416 5473

0113 265 1587

Sunday Junior Church S.Y.N.C.

Jill Fraser George Bailey

0113 240 9116 0113 266 2066

See also www.oakwoodchurch.info/calendar which shows Groups actually

meeting in a particular week and the rooms they are using

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Oakwood Travel Ltd

480 Roundhay road

Leeds LS8 2HU

Telephone 0113 2400419

British Rail

91-230646

No: 78984

FLORENCE

HAIR FASHIONS

145 Easterly Road

Leeds LS8 2RY

Difficulties with transport?

Book an appointment

on Thursday or Friday and

we'll collect you from home

and take you back again,

absolutely

free of charge.

Telephone

(0113) 2402556

(appointments not

always necessary)

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Electrician

Minor electrical work. Extra sockets and

lighting points. Simply ask for

help and advice.

Alan Cotter

Telephone

0113 2656995 Mobile

07940814438

Learn dance like never before at Sara Horner School of Dance

• Delivering high quality classes to children and adults in North Leeds

• Opportunities for students to participate in bbodance examinations, competitions and performances

• Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Musical Theatre

www.shschoolofdance.com info@shschoolofdance.com

Contact number: 07809 096408

@shschoolofdance

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K S Heating &

Plumbing Services

All Aspects of

Heating and Plumbing

● Boiler Changes ● Cookers

● Gas Fires ● Servicing

● Powerflushing

● Landlords' Safety Checks

● GAS SAFE Registered

300560

Kenneth Sinclair

7 Oakwood Rise

Leeds LS8 2QY

Tel: 01132171604

Mobile - 07903152957

D J B Services Property Maintenance Repair and Installation

Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Installation

Plumbing, Joinery, Electrical Roof repairs, Aerials

Fencing, Decking, Paving, Patios

Exterior Painting

No job too small

Friendly Reliable Local Service Free no obligation quotes

Contact David 07736776304 / 0113 2402268

www.djbservices.com davidbaldwin@sky.com

WHITER THAN WHITE

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

Offering a variety of

housekeeping services, from

making a cup of tea to laundry.

No job is too small.

Fully Insured and Enhanced

DBS Checked

First Aid Trained

14 Barncroft Close,

Leeds LS14 1AZ

www.leedsdirectory.org

www.whiterthanwhite.org.uk whiterthanwhite14@gmail.com

07752 130850

0113 2173777

SUMMERS

PLASTERING

Specialising in

all aspects of

plastering

Internal, External

and Ornamental

850

Mobile:

07811674418

Summers Plastering

4 Barlby Way,

Oakwood,

Leeds LS8 2PS

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MORFITT SHAW Independent Estate and Letting Agents

Chiropodist

Easterly Road

0113 2359760

Just 0.66% to sell your home All properties featured on Rightmove,

FindaProperty, PrimeLocation and other portals

No extended lock in period Walk through videos & floorplans Accompanied evening viewings

No sale, no charge Free valuations, Owner managed

No termination penalty Tenant finding & referencing Free ads, brochures & alerts We are not a franchise outlet

Speedy marketing Large buyer & tenant databases

80 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL Telephone - 0113 393 0113

www.morfittshaw.co.uk

▪ 8.30 am - 6.00 pm

(including Saturday mornings)

▪ Ground floor premises

▪ Shop front parking

▪ Established 10 years

Reimbursement by Leeds Hospital

Fund (HSA) and other care plans

routine

chiropody

diabetic

patients

orthotic

insoles

verucca

clinic and

podiatry

CUNNIFFE J & JM

MSSCH MBCHA

129 Easterly Road

LS8 2TP

SURGERY OR

HOME VISITS

If you would like to

advertise in this space

please contact

Sharon via email

advertising@oakwoodchurch.info

HAIR @ GILDA'S

ANNA GRIFFITH

Hair Stylist

34 Thorn Lane, Roundhay

LS8 1NF

0113 2667891

hairatgildas@gmail.com

www.hairatgildas.com

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday -

09.00-18.00

Friday - 09.00-19.00

Saturday - 08.00-17.00

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B M Revill

Plumbing & Heating Services

For all your repairs

and installations

1 The Orchards, Main Street, East Keswick

LS17 9DB

0193 733 9821

0790 092 7206

ben.revill@ntlworld.com

OAKWOOD TREE

SERVICES

▪ Fast Efficient Service 24/7

▪ Tree Felling / Dismantling

▪ Pruning / Hedge Trimming

▪ Storm Damage

▪ Crown Reduction

N.P.T.C. Arborist

For a friendly, no obligation

quote call

Darren 07908257753

O.A.P. Discount Given

BURWELL’S

Painting + Decorating

Domestic + Commercial

Tel - 07892905427

All work undertaken

JST COMPUTERS

Here for all your IT needs

Tuition Repairs Advice

Upgrades Installations

Small Business Support

To discuss your requirements, please ...

Call on 07989257194 or email enquiries@jstcomputers.co.uk

www.jstcomputers.co.uk

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Robinson’s Aerial

Services

• Digital Aerials / Satellites Installed and Repaired

• Freeview/Freesat

• Tuning and Set Up Service

• Additional TV/SKY Points (including multi room)

• Specialist TV Wall Mounting Service

• Telephone Engineering Service (Extensions & Repairs)

All areas of West Yorkshire covered

Tony Robinson Tel: 0113 3471220 / 07885528041

www.robinsonsaerials.co.uk

No Longer In The Dog House

Companion Dog Training - In the comfort of your own home

Training Can Cover: Leadwalking, General Manners, Recall, Socialisation,

Making your walk more fun, etc.

Training designed to suit your needs and understand your dog’s needs.

For more information call Dawn Ash BSc (Hons) ABT

07727603806

Facebook-No Longer In the Dog House dawnash56@googlemail.com

G.E.HARTLEY & SON LTD

The Complete Funeral Service

A Family Run Business

Established 1808

o 24 Hour Personal Service o Private Chapels of Rest o Monumental Masonry o Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

Thorner: 0113 289 2354 Garforth: 0113 286 2980

Wetherby: 0193 758 8888

26 Main Street Thorner

Leeds LS14 3DX

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Clergy Contacts

The Minister of the Methodist Church

Revd Dr George Bailey 16 Kingswood Gardens

Leeds LS8 2BT Telephone – 0113 2662066

The Vicar of Roundhay, St John

Revd Canon Kathryn Fitzsimons 227 Beech Lane Leeds LS9 6SW

Telephone – 0113 2256702

Assistant Curate Revd Sonia Kasibante

The Vicarage 21 Shakespeare Close

Leeds LS9 7UQ Telephone 0750 677 8171

Website - www.oakwoodchurch.info

Services – November

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5

9 12

16 19

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09.15 10.30 10.15 18.30 09.15 08.45 10.15

16.30

09.15 10.15 16.00 09.15 10.15 16.00 09.15

Quiet Prayer Holy Communion Revd George Bailey - Holy Communion - MHA Sunday Branching Out in Praise Quiet Prayer Revd George Bailey - Holy Communion Revd George Bailey - Church Parade and Family Remembrance Service Revd George Bailey and Revd Kathryn Fitzsimons - Memorial Service Quiet Prayer Revd Kathryn Fitzsimons - Holy Communion United Service at Lidgett Park Quiet Prayer Revd Joyce Nicholson Revd Sonia Kasibante - Holy Communion and Healing Quiet Prayer

FOR CHILDREN UP TO SCHOOL YEAR 4

SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER FROM 16.00 TO 17.30 ALSO, RUNNING ALONGSIDE, SATURDAY GATHERING

FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 TO 11 (SCHOOL YEARS 4, 5 AND 6)