Bradford North Circuit

The year of the bee It’s a way of focusing interest: ‘The year of...’ Bees are vastly important in the cycles and balances of nature, on which our welfare depends in this world, in which we have been given our tending and keeping role. We can do things better once we’ve learned more. That’s the message. But it’s only part of the message we really need to hear, which might be better styled ‘The year of the be’. No amount of learning will make any difference if we don’t change. No amount of fresh resolve will achieve anything of lasting importance if we don’t radically alter the way we go about things. Jesus came to make such a difference. He sent his Holy Spirit to carry on the work of transformation – so we could actually be different: really doing Jesus things the Jesus way. That’s why the rest of creation (including the bee) is waiting with such eager longing for the revealing of the children of God (Ro 8:19-21), because as we allow the Spirit to change us int...

ALL, Together Worship for all abilities Sunday 14 July 2013 3.00 - 5.00 pm Northcliffe Church, Shipley BD18 3ED Join us at the Sea Side to hear how Jesus helps his friends to catch 153 fish and has a picnic on the beach. Meet friends new and old for worship, crafts and games. Bring a little food to share and enjoy some seaside treats! Contact Tim Billingsley at Northcliffe

Touchstone invites you to a Curry Night @ Baildon Methodist Church In aid of their Building Project • An informal evening of Asian music and food • Hear about Touchstone’s planned move to the former MacRory’s Bar • Featuring the Top 10 Curry Hits and a Bradford Quiz When: Thursday 27th June 2013 Where: Wesleys Cafe @ Baildon Methodist Church Time: 7:00 to 9:30pm Cost: £7.50 Tickets available from Wesleys Cafe, Stewards / Touchstone

Wanted for September 2013 Lay Worker for Young Families Initially 12 hours per week, Term time,  plus five weeks paid leave.  The appointed worker will get to know families who access Baildon Methodist Church groups, activities, and worship.  The role includes the continuation of existing groups for young children, and the development of new activities, working alongside volunteers. The applicant should be an active member of Christian Church or community, and must be available to work Monday and Friday mornings and to attend some services of worship on Sundays (two per month) The salary will initially be £4000 pa payable in equal calendar monthly instalments. This Lay Worker appointment is subject to DBS check.  Further details are available from layworker@baildonmethodists.org .  All applications received by 5pm on 2 nd July will be shortlisted that evening and interviews will be held on Friday afternoon, 12 th July.

Busoasis Youth Worker (part-time) Salary £24250 (pro rata) Committed Christian wanted 20 hours per week to promote use of bright yellow double decker bus for youth outreach work in Halifax, West Yorkshire and the surrounding Calderdale towns and villages. Temporary contract until 31st August 2015 Closing date Friday 5th July 2013 Interviews Saturday 20th July 2013 For further information contact Calderdale Methodist Circuit Office: tel 01422 359639 email calderdalemethodist@btconnect.com or visit www.busoasis.org.uk There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post should be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Yes, but how much, and how many? Does it make any difference how many pray, or is just one enough?  And is one prayer enough, or should we pester God till we get what we want?  Prayer can start with one, and if you’re on your own that’s all you can do (e.g., Acts 9:11), but groups can often pray better together.  The Lord’s prayer begins ‘ Our Father; He spoke of gatherings of at least two or three; and the early church prayed together (Mt 6:9; 18:20; Acts 1:14; 4:24; 12:12).  Groups encourage, strengthen, help cover all the bases, find agreement.  And there’s something helpful about meeting regularly too. Prayer isn’t just about getting what we want: Not my will, but yours..., Jesus prayed –  having asked three of his disciple to watch with him (Mt 26:39).  And we’re promised answers to prayers ‘in Jesus’ name’, with faith that what we ask is actually God’s will (Mt 21:22; Jn 14:13).  As for how long we should pray, Jesus encourages pe...

The Summer 2013 issue of the West Yorkshire District Newsletter is now available  (pdf).