Weekly News

SERVICES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
10am Remembrance Service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: Remembrance
Bible Passage: Luke 24:13-35
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6pm Communion Service
Refreshments served from 5.40pm
Title: Mark 9:14-29
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER
2pm Holy Communion
Bible Passage: Luke 20:27-38
Preacher: Quentin Purdy

8pm St John's Online
Growing on the Frontline

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Men's drinks
Fri 14th November, from 7.30pm at Wetherspoons. Why not bring a friend or neighbour? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more info. Joe is open to chatting to you if you think we should also arrange events which aren't pub-based.

Change to Office Opening Hours
As of now, the Church Office will be open on Tuesday mornings (9am - 12pm), Thursday afternoons (1pm - 4pm) and Friday mornings (9am - 12pm). You can contact the Church office on: 01342 314027 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Bible by the Beach
Group discount available until the end of November. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

Rob's Licensing Services
If anyone is still in need of a lift on Monday 10th November or Sunday 16th November, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Evangelism at the Big Reveal

An event in East Grinstead on Sat 15th November at 4.30pm - 8pm

You have the opportunity to be involved with this incredible witness on the High Street.
Training will be on Saturday 8th November at 9am at Trinity Methodist Church, but don't worry if you are unable to make it. There will be a stand in the High Street as well as outside St Swithun's, where we will be giving out leaflets inviting people to local churches.
This is a wonderful chance to let people know about the real reason for Christmas.
Ring or email Colin at: colinphumphries@gmail.com, 07802 223981 for further information.

Thank you from the Asikus
The Asikus would like to thank St John's Church for the generous gift of £2,250. Kathryn says, 'We really appreciate the support and prayers of St John's, may God bless upon everyone who has given so generously.'

Don't miss out on Tearfund's Big Quiz

7pm on Saturday 29th November

Tea, coffee and cake will be served in the interval. Our previous Quiz nights have been a great success. Sign up on your own or in teams of up to 6. We are asking for a minimum donation of £8 per person which will all go to Tearfund. Tickets available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Brenda would also appreciate offers of cake or raffle prizes.

To book a place, please contact Grant Pyner or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What's happening at St John's next week
Monday 10th November
2pm Holy Communion
Wednesday 12th November
6.45am Prayer in the hall
2pm Watercolour on Wednesday
Friday 14th November
7pm Verve

The photo at the top of this page is by Monica Galentino on Unsplash

SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
10am Morning Service followed by monthly prayer meeting
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: Mark 9:30-50
Preacher: Nick Smith

6pm Communion Service
Title: Mark 9:30-50
Preacher: Nick Smith
There will be no church tea during this service

MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER
2pm Connections in the hall

8pm St John's Online
Growing in Fruitfulness

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 for your promise to comfort all those who mourn. On this Remembrance Sunday we especially ask you to comfort those who have lost loved ones or have suffered due to war. Help us to have compassion on people who have been affected by war in any way. May your Kingdom come. Amen.