But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. Mark 13:32-34
SERVICES THIS WEEK SUNDAY 8 FEBRUARY 10am Communion Service Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel. The Rock children's group (for children aged 3-11) meets during the service Title: Forewarned & Forearmed Bible Passage: Mark:13:1-37 Preacher: Nick Wooldridge
6pm Evening Service BOSS youth group (for children aged 11-17) meets during this service at 5.30pm with a meal Title: Forewarned & Forearmed Bible Passage: Mark:13:1-37 Preacher: Nick Wooldridge There will be no refreshments served at this service
MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2pm Holy Communion Bible Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Preacher: Nick Wooldridge
8pm St John's Online Ephesians: Your Place in God's Plan
Monday Ministries There will be NO Connections meeting during the half term week. Connections Praise will take place in the church hall on 23rd February.
Church Tea Please note that there will be NO refreshments served before this service, however you are welcome to bring your own hot drinks. Water will be available from the water machine in the corner by the door to the hall. If you would like to join the catering team to enable refreshments to be served every week, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lent Course There are two opportunities to get involved with our lent course, studying Vaughan Roberts' God's Big Picture. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of church or you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let him know you would like to attend.
Church Family Directory We are intending to reprint the Church family Directory in March for those who do not have access online. To help us ensure that the information held is as up-to-date as possible, please check your details by logging into the directory. If you would like help with this please contact Lindsey in the office. Lindsey's working hours are Tuesday mornings 9am - 12pm, Thursday afternoons 1pm - 4pm and Friday mornings 9am - 12pm. The office phone number is: 01342 314027. If you are not part of the directory, but would like to be, please fill in a GDPR form (from the table at the back of church) and return to 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..
EAST GRINSTEAD FOODBANK UPDATE Following EGCT recent committee meeting, we had a very informative visit from the manager of the foodbank based at Jublilee Church. He is keen for all the churches to be aware of what they offer besides food distribution. They have recently reached the next stage of the Kings Award for Volunteer Service (KAVS). They offer support to people when life becomes overwhelming by the following :-
A large food bank
Emotional well-being - by connecting people to Arise counseling in affordable group sessions.
Energy support
Winter warmth
Vouchers and gift cards
Financial inclusion project
CAP - Christian’s against poverty
Donations of food are still very much needed as well. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info. Colin is the new Churches Together in East Grinstead lay rep.
What's happening at St John's next week Monday 9th February 2pm Holy Communion 8pm St John's Online Wednesday 10th February 6:45am - 7:15am Prayer Meeting in the church hall 2pm Watercolour on Wednesdays Thursday 11th February 9.30am - 11am JAM Toddler group Friday 12th February 7pm - 8:30pm Verve
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY 10am Morning Service followed by monthly prayer meeting Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel. Title: Plots & Perfume Bible Passage: Mark:14:1-11 Preacher: Nick Smith
6pm Communion Service Title: Plots & Perfume Bible Passage: Mark:14:1-11 Preacher: Nick Smith
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY 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: living God, help us to be like messages from Christ this weekend, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
