Weekly News

Not to us, Lord, not to us
    but to your name be the glory,
    because of your love and faithfulness.
Psalm 115:1
SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

SUNDAY 28 April
10am Morning Service 
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
The Rock children's group (for children aged 3-11) takes place during this service.
Title: The Commandments of the Lord (Exodus 20:1-17)
Speaker: Nick Smith

6pm Evening Service 
Boss (for children aged 11-18) takes place during this service starting with a meal at 5:30pm.
Title: The Commandments of the Lord (Exodus 20:1-17)
Speaker: Nick Smith

MONDAY 29 April
12.30pm Community Lunch
A time to enjoy a tasty meal together.

8pm St John's Online
Romans 9-11: Mystery 
Click here to join St John's Online this Monday evening
On Sunday 5th May, instead of an evening Service at St John's, we are organising a group to join the evening celebration at 7.15pm in Eastbourne (Devonshire Park Theatre, BN21 4BW). Please contact Lindsey if you are interested in car-sharing.
Volunteers needed to help with veg prep for the Community Lunch after the 10am Service this Sunday.
Very sadly a member of our church family, Ann Lawton, passed away on Wednesday evening in St Catherine's Hospice. Please pray for Ann's family and friends.
Praying for the next Vicar at St John's
On Thursday 2nd May, interviews will take place to discern who God is calling to be the next vicar at St John’s Felbridge. What a privilege it is to be part of this momentous occasion by praying together. 

Wednesday 1st May
Open Prayer (2-5pm): The church will be open for anyone to come and pray. 
Prayer and Praise (8-9pm): As we gather as a church family, Luke will lead us in singing songs of praise and there will be the opportunity to pray together as we seek God's guidance. Please try to come in person but if you can’t then join us via Zoom by clicking on this link.

Thursday 2nd May (Interview day)
Pray through the day (10am-4pm): People can sign up for hourly prayer slots (see the list at the back of church) so that the candidates and those on the selection panel can be prayed for throughout the day from wherever you are! Family prayer packs will be given out on Sunday so that children and families can pray together. The church and hall will be in use all day for interviews so please do not come in on Thursday.
Orwell 3 Summer Camp - Donations Sought

One of the summer camps we send our youth to is looking for some help with funding. It's to solve a great problem - there are now too many teenagers to fit into the dining room on site! They are looking for donations to fund hiring a large marquee for a total of £1,500. This would provide a flexible space for meals outside and / or overflow for other meetings. There isn't the budget to allow for it at the moment so they are reaching out to supporter churches to ask if anyone might be able to help. If you feel led and able, please could you make a donation to the usual St John's church account with the reference "Marquee" or "Ventures Marquee" and it will be passed on to Ventures. Thank you so much!
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
Sunday 12th May:
  • Prayer wall and family prayer packs will be given out during the 10am service with resources for children and families. 
  • East Grinstead Churches Together (EGCT) joint service at 6pm. 
Friday 17th May: EGCT open prayer meeting in the hall (at the cafe) 10.30am -11.30am. 
Sunday 19th May: Parish prayer picnic walk. Meeting straight after church, we will head out into the parish to pray and picnic together.
The following events are being held in East Grinstead in aid of Christian Aid:
  • 13th May 10.30am - 12pm Coffee Morning at St Mary's Church, Windmill Lane, £5 
  • 15th May 12pm-2pm Soup & Roll Lunch Trinity Methodist Church, Lingfield Road.
John & Carol Evans, of Jubilee Church, are delighted to be hosting another "People Who Have Changed Our Nation" Guided Walking Tour in London on Saturday 28 September 2024 from 10.00 until 16.30. They extend a warm invitation to the people of St John's.
We are very pleased that Ben Virgo, of Christian Heritage London, has agreed to lead this guided walk through London's Christian history - a truly unique opportunity to discover how the gospel has changed the world. Ben has been leading these Christian-focused tours since 2014. 
For full details of the tour please click here. 
Christian Heritage London makes a charge at the end of the walking tour of £25 per person.
Contact John on 07535 325246 for more information or click here to book.
Opening times 10am -12pm. A warm welcome to all, particularly those suffering or caring for someone with dementia. There will be no community fridge at present.
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY  5 May
10am All Age Service 
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
The Rock children's group (for children aged 3-11) takes place during this service.
Title: The Tent of the Lord (Exodus 25:1 - 31:18)
Speaker: Rob Hindmarch

6pm No Service at St John's
Join the Evening Celebration in Eastbourne. Sign up with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to car share.

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
8pm St John's Online
Romans 
Donate your used ink cartridges by putting them in the box in the church office.  ARocha will receive between 10p-£1.00 for every cartridge donated (depends on the cartridge type). Find out more information here. This year your used ink cartridges have raised £21.80 for ARocha.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEKEND 
Dear Lord; We thank you that all you who are weary and burdened can come to you and find rest for our souls. Help us to take your yoke and learn from you. Open our ears to your teaching and restore to us the joy of your salvation. Amen