Weekly News

Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: 'You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.' Mark 1:10-11
SERVICES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 27 APRIL
10am Communion Service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
The Rock children's group (ages 3-11) takes place during this service
Title: Jesus, the Good News (Mark 1:1-13)
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6pm evening Service
BOSS youth group (ages 11-18) takes place during this service starting with a meal at 5.30pm
Title: Jesus, the Good News (Mark 1:1-13)
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

Monday 28 APRIL
2pm Connections in the hall
A group for seniors with tea and cakes, games and activities and a short talk.

8pm St John's Online
The Gospel of Mark with Francis Chan
 
New Sermon Series
Refreshments 
We are in need of a couple of volunteers to help serve tea and coffee after the morning service on 4th May. If you can help, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Youth Minster
We are advertising for a new youth minister. If you know of anyone who might suit this position, please pass on the following details:

We are prayerfully seeking to appoint a full time or part time youth minster to lead and develop our ministry among young people at St John’s, an evangelical Anglican church in the village of Felbridge on the edge on East Grinstead.
The successful candidate will be:
  • a committed disciple of Jesus.
  • passionate about ministering to young people and growing our youth ministry.
  • able to develop relationships with parents.
  • able to develop and equip a team of volunteer youth leaders.
For more information including an application pack, please contact Nick Wooldridge at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Applications Close: 25th of May    Interviews: Week beginning 1st June
Safeguarding: St John’s Felbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
Bible by the Beach
We have one spare free ticket available for the weekend. If anyone would like to take advantage of this, please let This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know.
If anyone is planning to drive down to Eastbourne for the evening celebration and has room in their car, please let This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know.
What's happening at St John's next week
Wednesday
6.45am - 7.30am Prayer Meeting in the Church hall
Thursday
9.30 - 11am JAM Toddler Group
Friday
7pm - 9pm Verve
St Catherine’s Golf Society Dinner and Dance
Friday 9 May 2025, 7pm Stanhill Court Hotel, Charlwood,  Near Gatwick, RH6 0EP. Tickets are £75 per person to include a pre-dinner drinks reception, three course dinner and live band  plus disco. Dress code: Glam as you can! To book tickets email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Click here to read the latest news from St Catherine's.
Free Soup Lunch
This Saturday at St Bernard's, Lingfield, 12-2pm
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY 4 MAY
10am All Age Service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: Jesus Proclaims the Good News (Mark 1:14-20)
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6pm No Service
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. Prompt and remind people to be committed to the services during these days. And please give us all an expectation that you will speak, inspire, encourage, comfort and challenge us. Build your church, Lord, and strengthen our unity, community and witness to Jesus your Son. Amen.