Pause: As we prepare to look at God’s Word let us quieten our minds, so that His Holy Spirit may speak to us today. Readings: Jeremiah 20 : 10-13; Psalm 18 : 1-6; John 10 : 31- 42 “I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God …
The Big Love Southbourne Quiz! will be live, right here at 7.15pm on the last Friday of each month. Anyone can play; individuals, couples, families or groups connected by their own video conference. 20 questions in 4 rounds, plus a special double points bonus question! All you will need is a pen & paper to write …
10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the …
Our usual meeting to pray as a whole church on the first Sunday of each month is being brought forward by one week, as the first Sunday in April is Easter Day. Do please join us at this meeting on 28th March! We will be praying for outreach work among children and families (Richard, Kim …
Daniel Chapter 3 This is an encouraging story about faith vs power. King Nebuchadnezzar’s beliefs about who he was, and about how powerfully he was led him to erect a golden image. Everyone was to bow to this image during a time of worship. Faithful Jews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are put on the spot …
This week the service will be streamed live from the Church at 10am. If you would like to watch, please email admin@stjohnssouthbourne.com for the Zoom link. If you are unable to join live, a recording of the service will be available on the church website on Sunday afternoon. This is our first time doing this – please …
Josh 2:1-14 Psalm 23 John 8:1-11 Which side are you on? For once I’m going to turn down the opportunity of writing about our Shepherd King (Psalm 23) and reflect on Rahab the harlot!2 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. ‘Go, look over the land,’ he said, ‘especially Jericho.’ So …
St. John’s SouthbourneDaily Reflection by David Poulter Pause: “I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm for ever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89 : 1 – 2 Readings: 2 Samuel …
It is with great sadness that we share our dear friend Mark has passed away. Mark was part of the St. John’s for many years and served as Church Warden, Organist and was the source of much humour and laughter. You can visit his memorial page here, and the fundraiser for a memorial bench here. …
7 And the Lord said to Moses, “Go down, for your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves. 8 They have turned aside quickly out of the way that I commanded them. They have made for themselves a golden calf and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it and said, ‘These …