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 bonus question! All you will need …
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! Keep an eye on this website …
The Love Southbourne BIG Christmas Quiz is now live! Anyone can take part, all you need is a pen and paper. The quiz will be online all week, so feel free to take part at any time. Click the link below to play…
The Christmas service from St. John’s is now online, click here to go to the virtual church page. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas
Hello everyone,I have included my main thoughts for us all this Christmas within this reflection. However, I hope you are safeand look forward to seeing you when it is safe again. I remember early in this year someone posted a message,“We’re all staying indoors, so that when we come back together, no-one in missing.” I …
The Carol Service from St. John’s is now online, click here to go to the virtual church page. You can also download the kids activity sheet – copies available in the back of church too!
The Love Southbourne BIG Quiz Christmas Special will take place here and on the We Love Southbourne FaceBook page from 2pm Christmas Day! All you need to take part is a paper and pen – open to everyone! The quiz will stay online for a week, so there is plenty of time to take part.
Readings 1 Samuel 1:24-28. Psalm 113. Luke 1:46-56. The first chapter of Luke’s gospel is incredibly dramatic. Here we read of the angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that God had chosen her to be the mother of a son who “will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High” (v32). Gabriel went on to …
If you or someone you know is in need this Christmas, there is a selection of presents, food and everyday items available at the back of the church – please help yourself. The Church is open most days until about 3pm, there is a free book exchange too! If you would benefit from a food …
God will fulfil his promisesToday I am struck by the last verses of each of these readings for today.Zeph 3:18 ‘I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.Psalm 33:22 Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.Luke 1:45 And blessed is she who believed that …