Sunday 23rd February 2025
St John’s holds services in Church on Sundays at 10am, with a recording of the morning service uploaded online for those not able to join us.
Paper services available on request.
Dear Church Family,
This Sunday, we gather for a Holy Communion service as we continue our journey through this season before Lent. Revd Richard will be preaching from Luke 8: 22-25, the powerful account of Jesus calming the storm. In this passage, we are reminded of Christ’s authority over the wind and waves and His call for us to trust in Him, even in life’s most turbulent moments.
Join us as we reflect on what it means to have faith in the midst of uncertainty, and as we come together to share in the Lord’s Supper, remembering His presence with us always.
We look forward to worshipping with you!
Mark 甄英深
*Chinese Heritage in British Christianity is now available to purchase from SCM Press and Amazon Revd. Mark is one of the contributors to this new book—and if you’d like to buy a copy directly from him (with a 20% discount) please let the office know and we’ll reserve a copy for you.*
Notices
Electoral Roll 2025 | A message from Nicola Protheroe Electoral Roll Officer. The Church’s Electoral Roll (ER) is a register of its voting members; a list of those qualified to attend and vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). It gives an indication of the real membership of the church. The last complete renewal of the ER was done in 2019 and as Mark explained at last week’s service, it needs to be redone this year to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. To renew/be added to the ER you must complete an application form. This can be done in various ways - filling out a paper version of the form which can be found at the back of the Church during services; completing an online application form OR downloading, printing & completing a form - both available on our webpage here. Please return any paper versions to the Electoral Roll Officer, via the Church office. The deadline date for completion of forms is Thursday 13th March 2025.
Bubble Church change of start date! Bubble Church will now commence on 13th April and will run on every 2nd Sunday. Please tell anyone you know with young children to come along and check it out. A huge thanks to all who have volunteered to help. These are exciting times indeed! Helpers should arrive at 8.30am ready for the 9am start. Puppeteers should arrive at 8.15am to have a final rehearsal. For further details please contact Dawn - families@stjohn-woodley.com.
World Day of Prayer | Friday 7th March 2025 10.30am. This year the World Day of Prayer is Friday March 7th at 10.30am at St James Church. It is open to all and a truly inter denominational and joyful service where we learn about the lives, experiences and perspectives of women in a different country each year. This year we will be hearing from the women of the Cook Islands. Everyone is welcome and there will be tea/coffee and biscuits after.
A message on behalf of Woodley Foodbank. Thank you for your donations. We continue to experience a very high demand for our services. We are currently low in stocks of tinned tomatoes, cartons of milk, toilet rolls, tinned peas, juice and any toiletries. Donations of Sugar, Coffee, Pasta, Cereals, Pasta Sauce, Spaghetti (dried), Noodles (inc. Pot Noodles), Tinned Vegetables (all types, inc. potatoes), Tinned pies (Fray Bentos Meat and Veg varieties), Tinned fish, Tinned fruit, Tinned Soups (Veg and Meat), Meat meals (tinned), Biscuits, Crisps, Custard - tinned and dried, Tinned Desserts Long Life milk, Juice (cordial and long life), Toothbrushes and toothpaste, Shampoo and Shower Gel, Deodorants (M&F), Toilet Rolls are welcome at any time. We are also short of plastic bags.
Envelope Collection. David, our Treasurer, is kindly offering a collection service for those that usually give to St John’s by envelope. Please call him direct on 0118 969 2521 or email.
ChurchSuite - Login Required. You should have each received by now your personal login for ChurchSuite. Please do log in and update your personal contact details and what information you want to share with others in the St John’s church family. This way you can make sure you are kept up-to-date with news at St John’s and stay linked in with others. For those who are not online, we will be contacting them separately to do this.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace throughout the world. Pray especially for the people of Ukraine. For a fair settlement in the negotiations going on just now. Pray for the continuing cease fire between Gaza and Israel. For the safety of the hostages. Pray for all areas where there is discord. Pray too for all countries suffering from extreme weather conditions.
For our country. Pray for all who are struggling financially just now. For families who are cold and hungry. For those who have lost their jobs. For those who have lost their homes. Pray for all organisations offering help, that those who need that help will know where to find it. Pray for all who help at Food Banks, especially the one here in Woodley. Pray that local people will be generous with their donations. Pray for people who work in Citizens Advice helping those in need.
For those who are unwell. Pray for all who we know and love that are unwell. Especially pray for Gavin, Guimei, Ann, Lucy, Jack, Twink, Janet, Liz, Rita, David S., Caroline, Devina, Adrian, Mo and Chris. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Continue to pray for Austin as he recovers from his accident. Continue to pray also for those who will choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Pray too for the family of St. John’s as we grow in faith. Pray for Mark, Richard, Suzanne and Dawn as they lead us on our journey.
Church Office
The church office is usually open Tuesday - Fridays from 10am - 12pm. Please note that any notices need to be sent to info@stjohn-woodley.com by 10.00 am on Thursday, for inclusion in that week's newsletter.
Upcoming Dates for your Diary
Sunday 23rd February
10.00am - Service of Holy Communion. The Second before Lent.
This week’s Bible readings are Genesis 2: 4b-9 and Luke 8: 22-25.
A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley3:00pm - Urdu, Punjabi & Hindi Fellowship.
Tuesday 25th February
10.00am - St John’s Toddler Group. Contact Dawn for further details.
7.30pm - Praying Together on Zoom. (phone in 0203 481 5237 | Zoom ID: 977 0607 9786)
Wednesday 26th February
10.00am - Midweek Communion Service.
7.45pm - Fellowship and Study Group on Zoom. (phone in 0203 481 5237. Zoom ID: 962 9254 2704.
Friday 28th February
11.30am - Lunch, Munch & Chinwag. All are welcome!
Coming up in March
2nd BCP Said Service of Holy Communion 8.00am. Led by Rev’d. Suzanne Knight.
4th Green Pastures Cafe 2.00pm
15th Prayer for Woodley 9.00am
15th Green Pastures Cafe 10.00am
16th BCP Said Service of Holy Communion 8.00am. Led by Rev’d. Richard Christopher.
19th Mothers’ Union 2.30pm
23rd Giving Sunday
30th Mothering Sunday
Pastoral Support
Would you like a prayer?
If you would like support, please do let us know - you do not need to face hard things alone. Please contact the office to arrange for a Pastoral Visit from one of our team. Alternatively, complete the prayer request form below and someone will be in touch.
