THIS WEEK :
Sunday 25th July 2010
(Eighth Sunday After Trinity)
10:00am Setting up for the Open-air Service - please turn up early to help if you can - followed by Music Practice and prayer
10:45am Gill and young people leave for CYFA Camp in Barnstaple, Devon
11:00am † Open-air Prayer & Praise (weather permitting) and Baptism of Billy Ugwunze & Lia Suleyman
If we are outside there will be cold drinks after the Service. If we are inside there will be hot drinks as normal.
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Holy Communion
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
NEXT WEEK :
Sunday 1st August 2010
(Ninth Sunday After Trinity)
10:00am Setting up for the Open-air Service - please turn up early to help if you can - followed by Music Practice and prayer
11:00am † Open-air Communion (weather permitting)
If we are outside there will be cold drinks after the Service. If we are inside there will be hot drinks as normal.
After The Service
3pm-4pm An hour of songs, Bible readings and prayer on the Carpenters Estate (in the cage at Dennison Point). If wet the event will be in the TMO hall. Please come to support the residents of this area.
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Prayer & Praise
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
Sunday Morning Groups :
for Children & Young People are taking a Summer holiday. Groups restart on 5th September.
The Service will be outside on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August (weather permitting) and we aim to make the Services suitable for people of all ages.
Thursday Communion Service :
Gospel Challenges :
Servant Leadership 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Mark 9:39-50
Church Council :
The next meeting is on Monday 26th July at 7:45pm. Please note the earlier start time, so that Cheryl can present her project to the Church Council and her Assessor for Reader Ministry. We will continue to review "The Ultimate Goal" and Dave will report on plans to appoint a Chaplain to the Westfield shopping centre.
27th July 2010 :
It's exactly 2 years to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in Stratford.
NO Tuesday Morning Bible Study this Week
Lunchtime Music at St. John's :
This Wednesday 28th July at 1:10pm the Lunchtime Concert is an Organ Recital by Geoff Hobbs. This is always a good concert, so please come along if you can. Concerts are free and last 30-40 minutes.
20s & 30s :
This group is now taking a break over the summer.
Darren's Licensing :
is on Thursday 29th July, at 7:30pm at St. Paul's Church, Middleport, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4DL. Dave & Carol are planning to go and Adrian Clarke also hopes to get there.
Consultation about the Future of Stratford :
The Stratford Masterplan is a vision for what Stratford could look like in the future.
» The consultation will be back in Stratford on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th July at Meridian Square (near the station).
» If you can't get there you can download a questionnaire from www.newham.gov.uk/stratfordmasterplan.
» If you'd like a paper copy to be posted to you send an email to stratfordmasterplan@urbaninitiatives.co.uk with your name and address or phone 020 8430 2000.
Questionnaires are also available at most libraries and council offices.
The consultation ends on 6th August.
for Children & Young People are taking a Summer holiday. Groups restart on 5th September.
The Service will be outside on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August (weather permitting) and we aim to make the Services suitable for people of all ages.
Thursday Communion Service :
Gospel Challenges :
Servant Leadership 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Mark 9:39-50
Church Council :
The next meeting is on Monday 26th July at 7:45pm. Please note the earlier start time, so that Cheryl can present her project to the Church Council and her Assessor for Reader Ministry. We will continue to review "The Ultimate Goal" and Dave will report on plans to appoint a Chaplain to the Westfield shopping centre.
27th July 2010 :
It's exactly 2 years to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in Stratford.
NO Tuesday Morning Bible Study this Week
Lunchtime Music at St. John's :
This Wednesday 28th July at 1:10pm the Lunchtime Concert is an Organ Recital by Geoff Hobbs. This is always a good concert, so please come along if you can. Concerts are free and last 30-40 minutes.
20s & 30s :
This group is now taking a break over the summer.
Darren's Licensing :
is on Thursday 29th July, at 7:30pm at St. Paul's Church, Middleport, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4DL. Dave & Carol are planning to go and Adrian Clarke also hopes to get there.
Consultation about the Future of Stratford :
The Stratford Masterplan is a vision for what Stratford could look like in the future.
» The consultation will be back in Stratford on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th July at Meridian Square (near the station).
» If you can't get there you can download a questionnaire from www.newham.gov.uk/stratfordmasterplan.
» If you'd like a paper copy to be posted to you send an email to stratfordmasterplan@urbaninitiatives.co.uk with your name and address or phone 020 8430 2000.
Questionnaires are also available at most libraries and council offices.
The consultation ends on 6th August.
The main 2012 Olympic stadium is in St John's Parish.
Wedding :
♥ Rilwan Bello & Nicole Posho are getting married on Saturday 31st July at 4pm
"SPECIAL OFFER!" :
This is the theme of our Open-air Services this summer. The series aims to outline the amazing things Jesus offers to those who turn to him.
Coach Trip to Southend :
Saturday 14th August £8 Adults / £6.50 Children. See Shirley to book. Please note that seats are not reserved until they are paid for.
Thanks :
Dave would like to thank members of St. John's for their prayers, cards and messages of support following his father's death in Wales last Sunday. The funeral is on Wednesday 28th July at 11am at Holy Trinity Church, Felinfoel, Llanelli.
Pastor Peter :
Peter has now moved into the Curate's house at Maryland Park.
New Baby :
Radcliff and Pauline have had a baby girl, a sister for Jonathan.
ST JOHN'S PRAYER FOCUSPlease pray during the week :
- for all who are sick or in other need
- for the Richards' family on the death of Hugh Richards, Dave's father (funeral this Wednesday)
- for Billy and Lia baptised today and for their families
- for the CYFA Camp in Barnstaple this week
- for Rev Darren McIndoe as he is licensed as Rector of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday 29th July
- for the planned open-air services over the summer
- for Rilwan & Nicole getting married next Saturday
- for the consultation on the Stratford Masterplan
- for the preparations for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games
- for Spitalfields Crypt and St. Joseph's Hospice
Church & Office Opening Times :
Monday to Saturday - 10:00am to 4:30pm
Tel: 020 8503 1913
Fax: 020 8503 1620
email: office @ stjohnse15.co.uk
Daily Prayer in Church :
† Morning Prayer at 9:00am on Monday to Friday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday & Tuesday only
† 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 notices 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 4:30pm
Tel: 020 8503 1913
Fax: 020 8503 1620
email: office @ stjohnse15.co.uk
Daily Prayer in Church :
† Morning Prayer at 9:00am on Monday to Friday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday & Tuesday only
† 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 notices 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.