Daily Update #242
Today’s readings are: Isaiah 50:5-10, Psalm 70 and John 13:21-32. The Lord’s Obedient ServantThe Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary.Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.5 The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.6 I offered my …
Service for Sunday 28th March
This week we are streaming our service live from the church via Zoom, starting at 10am. If you are on the St. John’s mailing list you will have been sent the connection details, if not please email admin@stjohnssouthbourne.com and we will them to you. This is our first time going live, please pray all goes …
Daily Update #241
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 Quiz – 26th March
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 …
Daily Update #240
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 …
Prayer Meeting – Sunday 28th March
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 …
Daily Update #239
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 …
Service on Sunday 28th March
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 …
Daily Update #238
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 …