Author: Jon

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!...

The BIG Christmas Quiz! Christmas & New Year

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…...

Christmas Day Service

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...

Daily Update #188 – 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...