Weekly News

I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;
    I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
Psalm 7:17
 
SERVICES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 26 JULY
10am Communion Service 
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Bible Passage: Psalm 7
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge
The Rock children's group will not be happening over the summer, but there will be children's activities at the back of church.

6pm Evening Service
Bible Passage: Psalm 7
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

MONDAY 27 JULY
2pm Connections Praise
Theme: Faith
Bible Passage: Hebrews 11:1-6
 
Children's Groups
Please note that children's groups are now on a break for the summer. There are clipboards at the back of church by the sofas with worksheets and a pencil case for each child to help them engage with the service. The creche will also remain open.
 
 
World Mission Gift Day Total
Praise God for the wonderful provision of £31,030 for our mission partners this year!  Thank you to all those who donated.
 
Safeguarding Training Morning 2026
 
For all volunteers at St John’s Church who are members of the PCC, Churchwardens and Deputy Churchwardens,
leaders and helpers in Children and Young People’s groups including JAM, and members of the Pastoral Care Team.
Date - Saturday October 3rd 9.30am -12pm, St John’s Church
Topic – online safeguarding training.
Focus - Our focus this year is for volunteers to update their online safeguarding certificates during this training meeting.
Doing this together in our groups will stimulate valuable discussion about safeguarding issues pertinent to each group.
Please put this date in your diary.
Further information will follow in the Autumn.
Julie Legg, Parish Safeguarding Officer
 
Click here for the latest news from St Catherine's Hospice
 
 
What's happening at St John's
Monday 27th July
2 pm Connections Praise
Wednesday 29th July
6.45 am - 7.15 am Morning Prayer in the Church hall
 
 
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
10 am All Age Service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Bible Passage: Psalm 8
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6 pm Evening Service
Bible Passage: Psalm 8
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge
 
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: 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