Reading: Gen 37:3-4,12-13,17-28 Good morning everyone, I am sure this story is very familiar, not just well known, but also known for its authentic portrayal of people. A lot of the story feels not just familiar, but also unjust. But the story doesn’t focus on that, it unfolds gradually, each incident gradually showing us more …
Today’s Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1 and Luke 16:19-end This is what the Lord says:“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.6 That person will be like a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes.They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a …
Jeremiah 18:18-20 18 Then they said, “Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not pay attention to any of his words.” 19 Hear me, O Lord, and listen …
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20. Psalm 50:8, 16-23. Matthew 23:1-12. 16 ‘Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, 17 learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. 18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. Though …
Dan 9:4-10 Ps 79:9,12,14 Luke 6:36-38We have sinned Brace yourself, today’s passage may make uncomfortable reading!4 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed:‘Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we …
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: Ezekiel 18 : 21 – 28; Psalm 130; Matthew 5 : 20 – 26 “But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all …
This week is quiz week! See you on Friday, don’t forget to invite your friends and family. Click the image below to join the action… The Big Love Southbourne Quiz will be line on this website and on FaceBook at 7.15pm on Friday 26th February. Anyone can play; individuals, couples, families or groups connected by their own video conference. 20 …
We are fund raising for a bench that be a fitting memorial for Mark. The piano bench would be suitably engraved and placed in the St. John’s Church grounds for all to enjoy. The picture below is the style of bench chosen. Any extra funds raised would enable the purchase of WW1 and WW2 benches …
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. He also served on the Parish Council, were he spent a number of years as …
Pause:14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’ Mark 1:14-15 6 Seek the Lord while he may be found;call on him while he is near.7 Let the wicked forsake their waysand …