Weekly Newsletter
THIS WEEK :
Sunday 7th February 2010
(Second Sunday Before Lent)
"Ultimate Goal" Preparation Weekend
10:00am Music Practice
10:45am † Prayer Meeting (Prayer Chapel & Tower)
11:00am † "Morning Communion"
Guest Preacher: Roger Murphy from Through Faith Missions
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
After The Service
5:15pm Tea for local Stratford Church Leaders in the Christchurch Room to meet with Roger Murphy about the "Ultimate Goal" Mission
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Special Evening Service for Stratford Churches. We will be joined by representatives of the 18 Churches involved in the Mission.
Guest Preacher: Roger Murphy from Through Faith Missions
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
NEXT WEEK :
Sunday 14th February 2010
(St. Valentine's Day)
10:00am Music Practice
10:45am † Prayer Meeting (Prayer Chapel & Tower)
11:00am † "Morning Prayer & Praise"
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
After The Service
Music Reading Class in the Christchurch Room
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Evening Communion
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
"The Ultimate Goal" :
This is the name of the Mission to Stratford that will take place in June this year, the week before the Football World Cup. This weekend we have been joined by TFM Team Members. On Sunday morning TFM Team Members are speaking at different Churches around Stratford. We've been joined by Roger Murphy (TFM staff) and Sheila Subharwal (TFM volunteer). On Sunday evening there is a United Service for all the 18 Churches in Stratford that are taking part in the Mission.
Church Council :
The next meeting of the Church Council is on Monday 8th February at 8pm at St. John's. Members please collect your papers if you didn't pick them up last week. The Church Council will be thinking further about the Mission in June and will also be continuing the forward planning (Lookahead) discussion. There is also a report on the Inspire Project at the new Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford and more information from consultants about the proposed lighting improvements in the Churchyard.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study :
Meet at Gill's home at 10am on Tuesday 9th February.
Prayer for the Olympic Site :
On Saturday 13th February meet at St. John's at 10am to walk to the Greenway to pray for the Olympic site. We hope to be joined by other churches in the area.
Work with Local Schools :
Tollgate School will be bringing 2 classes this week for a tour of the Church and to learn about the Christian faith.
Could you accompany a child on an outing? :
"Alongside You" is a Christian children's charity providing practical and emotional support to around 80 families living with HIV in East London (it was previously known as "Grandmas"). "Alongside You" is looking for volunteers to get alongside a family with HIV, either through regular visits or help with group outings in school holidays. "Alongside You" offers support, supervision and expenses. The next training programme starts on 23rd February. If you'd like to find out more information please contact 020 7473 5050 or email info @ alongsideyou.org.uk
This is the name of the Mission to Stratford that will take place in June this year, the week before the Football World Cup. This weekend we have been joined by TFM Team Members. On Sunday morning TFM Team Members are speaking at different Churches around Stratford. We've been joined by Roger Murphy (TFM staff) and Sheila Subharwal (TFM volunteer). On Sunday evening there is a United Service for all the 18 Churches in Stratford that are taking part in the Mission.
Church Council :
The next meeting of the Church Council is on Monday 8th February at 8pm at St. John's. Members please collect your papers if you didn't pick them up last week. The Church Council will be thinking further about the Mission in June and will also be continuing the forward planning (Lookahead) discussion. There is also a report on the Inspire Project at the new Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford and more information from consultants about the proposed lighting improvements in the Churchyard.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study :
Meet at Gill's home at 10am on Tuesday 9th February.
Prayer for the Olympic Site :
On Saturday 13th February meet at St. John's at 10am to walk to the Greenway to pray for the Olympic site. We hope to be joined by other churches in the area.
Work with Local Schools :
Tollgate School will be bringing 2 classes this week for a tour of the Church and to learn about the Christian faith.
Could you accompany a child on an outing? :
"Alongside You" is a Christian children's charity providing practical and emotional support to around 80 families living with HIV in East London (it was previously known as "Grandmas"). "Alongside You" is looking for volunteers to get alongside a family with HIV, either through regular visits or help with group outings in school holidays. "Alongside You" offers support, supervision and expenses. The next training programme starts on 23rd February. If you'd like to find out more information please contact 020 7473 5050 or email info @ alongsideyou.org.uk
The main 2012 Olympic stadium is in St John's Parish.
Lost for Words :
This exciting course will run at St. John's during Lent. Other churches in Stratford may also run the course in preparation for "The Ultimate Goal" in June. At St. John's you can do the course on Sundays after the morning service (starting on Sunday 21st February) or on Wednesday evenings (starting on Wednesday 24th February).
Think Green - Think NRG :
Newham Reuse Group matches people who have things they don't want with people who can use them. The aim is to keep usable items out of landfills. If you live in Newham go to The Newham Reuse Group Website or speak to Adrian, Cindy or Garry either after the service or when they are around during the week. For areas other than Newham check out Freegle.
FREE Diocesan Newspaper :
The Latest edition is at the Information Point.
Warning - Church Heaters are now on :
IMPORTANT :
Do not place anything on or near the heaters.
Please make sure your children do not go close to the heaters (parents/carers are responsible for supervising their own children).
ST JOHN'S PRAYER FOCUSPlease pray during the week :
- for all who are sick and for all who are bereaved
- for the school visits this week
- for "The Ultimate Goal" event taking place in June, for TFM staff members and volunteers, for all the Stratford Churches that are taking part.
- For the Church Council meeting on Monday night
- for Cheryl on placement at Orsett as part of her training to be a Reader
- for groups we are supporting - this month we pray for The Archbishop Janani Luwum Trust
- for ourselves, that God will bless everything we do in his name
Church & Office opening times :
Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tel: 020 8503 1913
Fax: 020 8503 1620
email: office @ stjohnse15.co.uk
Daily Prayer in Church :
† Morning Prayer at 9:00am on Monday, Tuesday & Friday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday & Friday
† Saturday Morning Prayer at 9:30am
Lunchtime Services :
† Church on Wednesday :
is an informal, laid-back service at 8:00pm on Wednesdays in the Café.
The format varies, but usually includes some prayer, some praise and some Bible study, usually with the opportunity to ask questions, and answer back - together with all the coffee you can drink!
Healing Café :
Tuesdays 11:00am-2:30pm in the Café.
Everyone welcome for FREE tea, coffee, prayer, chat and mentoring.
Midweek Groups :
Various groups for adults and children meet at St John's during the week. There are also a choice of homegroups meeting in various places around Stratford and beyond. See the notice above and contact the Church Office for more details. You don't need to register, just turn up.
The 13th Newham Scout Group meets at St John's during term time. Boys and girls from 6 years upwards are welcome at the group.
Lots of different activities. Please contact the Church Office for more details.
St John's Library of Christian Books :
The library is a resource for people who are studying, people leading Bible Studies, Sunday Club leaders wanting background information etc. To look at the books you need to phone the Church Office and arrange a time when the room is available.
Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Tel: 020 8503 1913
Fax: 020 8503 1620
email: office @ stjohnse15.co.uk
Daily Prayer in Church :
† Morning Prayer at 9:00am on Monday, Tuesday & Friday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday & Friday
† Saturday Morning Prayer at 9:30am
Lunchtime Services :
† Tuesday at 1:10pm, Lunchtime Service. A 20 minute service with a hymn, a short talk and some prayer.
† Thursday at 12:40pm, Communion Service.† Church on Wednesday :
is an informal, laid-back service at 8:00pm on Wednesdays in the Café.
The format varies, but usually includes some prayer, some praise and some Bible study, usually with the opportunity to ask questions, and answer back - together with all the coffee you can drink!
Healing Café :Tuesdays 11:00am-2:30pm in the Café.
Everyone welcome for FREE tea, coffee, prayer, chat and mentoring.
Midweek Groups :
Various groups for adults and children meet at St John's during the week. There are also a choice of homegroups meeting in various places around Stratford and beyond. See the notice above and contact the Church Office for more details. You don't need to register, just turn up.
The 13th Newham Scout Group meets at St John's during term time. Boys and girls from 6 years upwards are welcome at the group.
- Beaver Section aged 6-8 years.
- Cub Section aged 8-10½.
- Scout Section aged 10½-14½.
Lots of different activities. Please contact the Church Office for more details.
St John's Library of Christian Books :
The library is a resource for people who are studying, people leading Bible Studies, Sunday Club leaders wanting background information etc. To look at the books you need to phone the Church Office and arrange a time when the room is available.
St John's On The Web
You can also find St John's on FaceBook, MySpace, YouTube & Flikr. Please come and join us and add us as friends.
Sunday Morning Groups for Children & Teenagers :
(new members should enrol in the relevant group at the start of the session)
The Information Point
St John's Mini-Shop :
We are usually open after both Sunday Services.
In addition, if you would like to buy something during the week, please call in when the Church is open (see list of opening times) and ask at Reception.
We stock a selection of Christian books, cards, CDs, St John's T-shirts, mugs, postcards of Stratford etc.
We also stock a range of TRAIDCRAFT goods.
You can also find St John's on FaceBook, MySpace, YouTube & Flikr. Please come and join us and add us as friends.
Sunday Morning Groups for Children & Teenagers :
(new members should enrol in the relevant group at the start of the session)
- The Ark (for children aged 1-3½) Babies are welcome in this group if an adult stays with them for the whole time.
- There are 4 Sunday Club groups :
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- Sparklers (age 3½-5)
- Kingdom Kids (age 6-7)
- The 'J' Team (age 8-10)
- Teen LIVE! (age 11-13)
- YPF (age 14-18)
The Information Point
- Visitors please sign our Visitors' Book after the Service at the Information Point near the door.
- New members please collect a Welcome Pack for newcomers after the Service from the Information Point near the Church door.
- Letters/Rotas please check if you have mail.
St John's Mini-Shop :
We are usually open after both Sunday Services.
In addition, if you would like to buy something during the week, please call in when the Church is open (see list of opening times) and ask at Reception.
We stock a selection of Christian books, cards, CDs, St John's T-shirts, mugs, postcards of Stratford etc.
We also stock a range of TRAIDCRAFT goods.