Info and dates for your diary:
24/10 PRAYER - Ascension to Pentecost.
In the City Centre Prayer Room, in our old Church building (29 Swinegate, York YO1 8AZ, beside the Biltmore Bar). See our map
which shows the location.
Our shift in this prayer chain this week is 5:00 pm Wed 23rd May to 10:00 am Thurs 24th May. For those who have booked your hour, please do not arrive late as the previous person can not leave until you arrive. Any problems, contact Graham (as John is away this week).
Next Sunday 27th May
GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER IN YORK MINSTER - . 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Join with the millions around the world who are taking part in this prayer event.
The evening will consist of opportunities to pray in various formats with other believers of many traditions. We will pray for our communities, our nation and our world.
BBC Radio York
Members of our congregation are being invited to write thier story for the BBC website. See the example that Graham has been sent.
Bell Ringing at St Laurence’s
We have been asked if any of us would like to join the bell ringing. They meet on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm and say we can just drop in. They said if some of us want to get involved, special training events would be put on for us.
Contact Arthur at secretary@stlaurenceringers.org.uk or 07941955883
Part-time Church Internships at Elim
Including exposure to overseas and UK situations.
York Elim has opportunities for 3 interns in the academic year ‘07-’08. More details upon request.
Focus of internship:
- Personal development within the context of Christian Ministry, preparation for both full-time and part time ministry lifestyles.
- Training and discipleship.
- Testing of ministry calling/vocation.
What the intern will offer:
- Work with youth and/or, children and “tweenagers”.
- Work in Ministry Team on Sundays in main meetings.
- Commitment to the training and opportunities offered.
We offer:
- Ministry training and opportunities.
- Music, worship-leading opportunities.
- Mentoring.
- Inclusion in leadership meetings.
- Study opportunities, i.e. York School of Theology (www.ystyork.org), “Engage” youth worker training).
- Exposure to overseas and UK church and mission situations through our extensive international network.
Person Specification:
- Passion for their specific ministry.
- Willingness to be flexible in their roles.
- Suitable references.
- Evidence of suitable Christian character and discipline for the ministry opportunities.
