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 …
Hello everyone,Today’s readings include Jonah chapter 3, Psalm 51 and Luke 11:29-32. As we looked atPsalm 51 last Wednesday and Luke 11:29-32 refers to the sign of Jonah, let’s look at Jonah.The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne,removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.One of …
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 55:10-11. Psalm 34:4-6, 21-22. Matt. 6:7-15. “9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For just as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there but, to the contrary, saturate …
Lev.19:1-2,11-18 Ps 19:7-end Matt 25:31-endAre you a good neighbour? This morning’s reading from the Old Testament, on first glance seems very negative. I count twelve ‘do not’s’. The lectionary has also missed out verses 3 to 10, which would have added a few more! Leviticus 19 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the entire assembly of …