From the monthly archives:

March 2012

Barcaple staff see double!

March 31, 2012 2012

One thing that always impresses me about the Barcaple staff is their amazing ability to remember names. You only have to be there a matter of minutes and everyone from centre managers to the guys that work in the kitchens are on first names terms with what to them must be yet another bunch of

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As MBC passes 50 it’s time for a ‘Fresh Start’: the final part of A Short History of MBC

March 30, 2012 A Short History of MBC

In 2005 Moortown Baptist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary. Between the 22nd and the 24th of April an exhibition of more than 800 photographs, a Barn Dance, a very special Sunday morning service and a splendid buffet lunch all ensured that this important milestone was well and truly noted. Rev Gordon Hindmarch, Rev Michael Caddick and

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Holy Week – Barcaple style

March 28, 2012 2012

With just days to go preparations for this year’s youth residential to Barcaple are almost complete. Monday night was parent’s evening, a time that allows Glenda to run through more or less every detail of the six day trip – from the importance of taking lots of clothes that you don’t mind getting muddy to

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New life: Rewind to Easter

March 26, 2012 Children

MBC’s Rewind to Easter saw more than 300 local school children come through our doors to learn first hand about exactly what Easter means to Christians. With Karen heading up a team of 20 volunteers a programme made up of games, dvds, craft, workbooks and Caitlin’s unique style of up front teaching ensured the message

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Rod’s Romanian house-guests bring warm greetings from Cserefalva

March 25, 2012 News

As their two week visit draws to a close Rod Russell’s nine Romanian visitors today (Sunday 25 March) paid a final visit to MBC. For the group, all from the village of Cserefalva, the chance to sit still long enough to take part in our morning service must have been something of a welcome change

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Congratulations Kathleen and Frank

March 25, 2012 News

Many congratulations to Kathleen and Frank Harrison who yesterday (Saturday 24th) celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Family and friends from across the country – including many from MBC – had the great pleasure of sharing in their big day by joining them for a party at Moortown Rugby Club.

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Mark series sermons – listen again

March 23, 2012 News

For anyone who wants to listen again (or for the first time!) to sermons from the recent excellent series on Mark, we have recently put up the rest of these on this website for your listening pleasure.

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Moortown Utd wins first ever match!

March 22, 2012 News

Moortown United (under-17 team) had their first win not only of the season, but ever, tonight in their match against Armley!! Despite a sunny day it was a chilly evening to stand on the sidelines, but worth every second to see team captain Luke’s smile as he led the team off the pitch with their

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Leeds map – so what?

March 22, 2012 Graham's Blog

On Tuesday evening we had a great evening looking at the Leeds inequalities map.
A Jenga brick meant a pocket of the most deprived in our society and the gold bead the presence of the most wealthy. There was an amazing number present around 70 of us from MBC, local churches and our guests from

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Rewind to Easter

March 22, 2012 Children

Rewind to Easter, one of MBC’s most effective outreach projects, takes place next Monday and Tuesday the 26th and 27th of March. If you want to share the good news of Easter with over 300 local school children then here’s your chance. There are three sessions – two on the Monday and one on Tuesday