THIS WEEK :
Sunday 7th March 2010
(Third Sunday of Lent)
Please note there are road closures due to the Newham 10k Run. Most roads will be open by 11am but West Ham Lane will be closed until about 1pm, and you will need to find a different route if you come from this direction.
10:00am Music Practice
10:45am † Prayer Meeting (Prayer Chapel & Tower)
11:00am † Morning Communion
Tearfund Global Poverty Prayer Week
Tearfund Global Poverty Prayer Week
Theme: JESUS ACCORDING TO MARK - Challenge, Confession & Commission
(Exodus 34:29-35
,
Mark 8:27-9:13
)
(Exodus 34:29-35
,
Mark 8:27-9:13
)
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
After The Service
"Lost for words?" course in the Christchurch Room
Women's Group Practice downstairs
Newham Fun Day in Stratford Park and the Shopping Centre until 4:30pm
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Evening Prayer & Praise
Theme: Praying from the Heart
Guest Speaker: Brother Phillip of the Society of St. Francis
(Isaiah 40:28-41:1,
Psalm 42:1-8
,
Matthew 6:5-8
)
Guest Speaker: Brother Phillip of the Society of St. Francis
(Isaiah 40:28-41:1
,
Psalm 42:1-8
,
Matthew 6:5-8
)
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
NEXT WEEK :
Sunday 14th March 2010
(Fourth Sunday of Lent)
10:00am Music Practice
10:45am † Prayer Meeting (Prayer Chapel & Tower)
11:00am † Prayer & Praise for Mothering Sunday with Loads of Daffodils
This Service has been prepared by St. John's Women's Group
This Service has been prepared by St. John's Women's Group
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
After The Service
"Lost for words?" course in the Christchurch Room
6:00pm Music Practice
6:30pm † Evening Communion
After the Service please join us for tea/coffee in the Café.
MGC :
The Mission Giving Committee meets on Monday 8th March at 8pm at Jean's home.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study :
Meet at Gill's home at 10am on Tuesday 9th March.
20s & 30s :
This Wednesday 10th March the group is going to "Showstopper! The Improvised Musical".
Vocations Day :
Saturday 13th March, 9:30am - 3:30pm at The Cornerstone, Canterbury Road E10. For further details contact Dave in the Church Office.
Day of Prayer for Burma :
Saturday 13th March, 10am - 3:30pm at Emmanuel Centre, Marsham Street SW10 3DW. For further details go to www.csw.org.uk
Calling All Sunday Club Children who Play a Musical Instrument :
All Sunday Club children who play a musical instrument e.g. violin, clarinet, recorder etc, please see Carol for a copy of a song we will be singing at the Sunday Club Birthday at the end of April, so you can practise over the next few weeks.
Life-changing words :
You can have a daily Bible verse sent to you by e-mail, free. To subscribe go to www.lc-words.com.
The Mission Giving Committee meets on Monday 8th March at 8pm at Jean's home.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study :
Meet at Gill's home at 10am on Tuesday 9th March.
20s & 30s :
This Wednesday 10th March the group is going to "Showstopper! The Improvised Musical".
Vocations Day :
Saturday 13th March, 9:30am - 3:30pm at The Cornerstone, Canterbury Road E10. For further details contact Dave in the Church Office.
Day of Prayer for Burma :
Saturday 13th March, 10am - 3:30pm at Emmanuel Centre, Marsham Street SW10 3DW. For further details go to www.csw.org.uk
Calling All Sunday Club Children who Play a Musical Instrument :
All Sunday Club children who play a musical instrument e.g. violin, clarinet, recorder etc, please see Carol for a copy of a song we will be singing at the Sunday Club Birthday at the end of April, so you can practise over the next few weeks.
Life-changing words :
You can have a daily Bible verse sent to you by e-mail, free. To subscribe go to www.lc-words.com.
The main 2012 Olympic stadium is in St John's Parish.
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.
ST JOHN'S PRAYER FOCUSPlease pray during the week :
- for all who are sick and especially for people having hospital treatment at the moment
- for all who are bereaved that God will comfort them
- for the MGC Meeting on Monday night
- for the visits by children from Carpenters, Maryland, Gainsborough and Curwen Schools this week
- for everyone who feels God may be calling them to some kind of ministry or service
- for the political situation in Burma
- for "The Ultimate Goal" event taking place in June
- for organisations we support - this month we pray for the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
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 Thursday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday to Thursday
† 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 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 Thursday
† Evening Prayer at 5:00pm on Monday to Thursday
† 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 :
-
- 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.