Weekly News

 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.
Philippians 1:29
 
SERVICES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 26 APRIL
10 am Communion Service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
The Rock children's group takes place during this service
Title: Lives Worthy of the Gospel
Bible Passage: Philippians 1:27-30
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge


6pm Evening Service
BOSS youth group meets during this service, starting with a meal at 5.30pm
Title: Lives Worthy of the Gospel
Bible Passage: Philipppians 1:27-30
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

MONDAY 27 APRIL
2pm Connections Praise
Preacher: Nigel Hinton
Theme: The Good Shepherd
Bible Passage: John 10:1-10


8pm St John's Online
Ephesians: Your Place in God's Plan
 
Bible By the Beach Evening Celebration
There will be NO 6pm Service at St John's next Sunday evening, 3rd May, so that people can join in the evening celebration at Bible by the Beach in Eastbourne. if you are intending to go to the evening Celebration in Eastbourne and have space in your car, please let Lindsey in the office know.
 
Annual Electoral Roll Revision
Joining the Electoral Roll expresses your commitment to St John’s and belonging to the church family. You will also be eligible to vote on matters arising at the church APCM which this year will be held on May 19th. The number of members on the St John’s Electoral Roll determines the number of representatives we can have on the Deanery Synod which in turn has influence on who is appointed to the Church of England’s General Synod. Applicants must be: Baptised, 16 or over and either a resident of Felbridge Parish or have regularly attended St John’s for the last six months. To be included on the 2026/2027 Roll and to vote at this year’s APCM, return a completed application form by Thursday 30th April 2026 (existing roll members will remain on the Electoral Roll so no application form is required). Application forms and information from: David Legg, Electoral Roll Officer, 07774026045 , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or from the table by the north porch in church.
 
Connections Extra
There will be no prayer meeting on Bank Holiday Monday, but there will be an extra Connections Meeting at 3pm on Tuesday 5th May.
 
Watercolour on Wednesdays
Click here to access the program for the summer term.
 
Funerals
 
 
 
 
What's happening at St John's
Monday 27th April
2pm Connections Praise 
Wednesday 29th April
6:45am - 7:15am Prayer Meeting in the church hall
2pm Watercolour on Wednesdays
Thursday 30th April
9.30am - 11am JAM Toddler group
 
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY 3 MAY
10am All Age Service 
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: What is the Gospel?
Bible Passage: Ephesians 2:4-9
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6pm NO SERVICE

MONDAY 4 MAY
8pm St John's Online
Ephesians: Your place in God's plan
 
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. So far your used ink cartridges have raised £34.55 for ARocha.
 
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEKEND

Dear Lord: You have promised in the Bible to draw near to me as I draw near to you. Help me and all others connecting to services this weekend to be so aware of your presence with us. And please give us all an expectation that you will speak, inspire, encourage, comfort and challenge us. Amen.