Author: Jon

Help Support Youth Alpha

Could you sponsor an Alpha Youth delegate? To encourage our young people to read the Bible, I have identified the “Engage (NIV) Youth Bible” as a fantastic all round Bible with included daily notes for our young people to enjoy and use. I would love to be able to...

Gifts at the Gate

You may remember that in last lockdown Kim put out various home school resources and free gifts at the gate. This is relaunched! This week we’re giving away a weekly planner for families to plan home school activities or meals or use it as a reward chart. If you...

Daily Update #191

Hebrews 2:5-12,   Psalm 8,    Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 8 “Oh Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.” As a child I remember being taken outside on a cloudless night.   Familiar daytime things had become strange shapes against the...

Daily Update #190

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:  1 John 4 : 7 – 10;    Psalm 147;    Luke 5 : 12 – 16 Psalm 147 : 11  “The Lord delights in those who fear him, who put...

Daily Update #189

Today’s readings –  1 John 4:19-5:4    Psalm 2    Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Pause:   How precious to me are your thoughts, God!    How vast is the sum of them!Were I to count them,    they would outnumber the grains of sand –    when I awake, I am still with you. Psalm 139:17-18 Do you ever use the phrase “life’s...

New Year’s Quiz!

The New Year quiz special will be live here from 2pm on new year’s day! You can also play on the Love Southbourne FaceBook page. Anyone can join the fun; individuals, couples, families or groups connected by their own video conference. 10 questions in 2 rounds, plus a special double points...

Happy New Year!

2020 was a tough year for everyone, join us in praying for an end to the virus and a better 2021 for all. St. John’s has lots planned for the new year, including awesome kids work, community quizzes, family activities, live streaming services, community action projects, and lots more!...