In this familiar and charming story two discipleshave the enormous privilege of having Jesus himself explain the scriptures and break bread with them.But the story doesn’t begin there. They are confused and dejected, walking downcast to Emmaus. They relay the events of the weekend to this traveller who joins them but does not announce himself. …
St. John’s SouthbourneDaily Reflection by Mike WilsonToday’s Readings – Acts 2:36-41. Psalm 33:4-5, 18-22. John 20:11-1811 Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. 13 They asked her, …
Acts 2:14,22-32 Psalm 16:1-2, 6-end Matthew 28:8-15 We are the Easter people! Easter Monday has no significant religious celebration. Some countries in central Europe, especially Poland call today ‘Dyngus Day’. For some reason, lost through the centuries, it is a day when boys throw water over girls, or gently beat …
Hallelujah, He is risen He is risen indeed!, Hallelujah. You can access the Easter Sunday service by visiting the Virtual Church page.
Online Service for Friday, 2nd April 2021 This service is now available here: Our Easter Day online service will be made available on this site shortly. We are also holding an outdoor service in the grounds of St. John’s Church on Easter Day, please contact Susie on admin@stjohnssouthbourne.com if you would like to book a …
12 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. 3 Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb for his family, one for each household. 4 If any household is too …
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 …
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 …
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 …