Get up to date
Missed this week's service? Catch up on all the latest news and events at St. John's:
'Friday Coffee Lounge'
We have a small team of helpers for this weekly event but there is room for a few more to join the team, owing to the increasing number of people dropping in, and also to cover holiday times. Please contact Jenny Parkhouse on 881220 if you could offer some time for this community outreach.
'New Word Alive' 2009
Please take home the enclosed brochure regarding the 'New Word Alive' event in Wales next year. There has been positive feed-back from this year's event so if you do wish to book please give your details to the Church Office.
Full Immersion Baptism
We are planning a Baptism or renewal of Baptism Vows on Sunday 5 October at the 6.30 evening service. For further information please contact Andy Putt on 848884.
Lost Property
The lost property box is full again! The contents of the red box will be placed on a table in the Foyer for this Sunday only. Would you please have a look if you know that you are missing an item/s and take what is yours. Thank you!
Meet the Nelsons
Ed and Laura Nelson and the boys will be visiting Wimborne in July. There will be an opportunity to see them and learn more about their work with students in Paris on Saturday 12 July from 3.00-4.00pm at the home of Chris and Carolyn Jervis, Merryvale, Canford Magna. They would like to see as many people as possible so please contact Chris and Carolyn on 887722.
St. John's Pedal Pushers
Saturday 12 July - Pedal Pushers family day out – 10.00 am meet at the Willett Arms – following the Castleman Trail to Upton Country Park – where you can either play games or cycle around Holes Bay followed by picnic lunch (self catering!!). Heading back in the afternoon to arrive in Wimborne at about 3.00pm or stay on later if you prefer and make your own way back. Any Home Groups or families in the church who wish to join us for the ride or at the Country Park will be most welcome. Contact Paul Jenns (07900 987624) for further details.
Summer Camps
If you are going on a camp this summer as a leader or a member, please complete the enclosed form and return it via the collection basket, Church Office, or e-mail your details to stjohnsyouthworker@hotmail.co.uk so that we can add your name to the Summer Camps leaflet.
The Dorset Historic Churches Trust Cycle Ride
The annual sponsored cycle ride for 2008 will take place on 13 September,
when the historic churches throughout the county will be open for us to
visit for our pleasure, whilst raising money for their upkeep. Anyone can
participate, regardless of age or fitness level. It is not even necessary to
cycle - you can walk if you prefer! Do join us for a great day out and
invite friends along! Further details nearer the time or e-mail -
paul@jenns.biz or telephone 07900 987624.
Prayer Chain
This offers confidential prayer support over a period of stress or difficulty. Please contact Jim and Sheila Collins on 883802
St. John's Giving
The work of St. John's is made possible, under God, solely by individuals giving, for which we are most grateful. If you are a visitor, please do not feel any need to give – we pass the offering basket around at each service mainly so that those who have joined the envelope scheme have an opportunity to give their envelopes. Others prefer to make a regular payment via their bank as a standing order. There are envelopes with information about giving, on the Welcome Desk at the back of the Church.
Pastoral Care
If you know of anyone in the congregation who is ill and needing a visit, or if you feel in need of prayer or being listened to, please contact the Church Office on 842255. Also, if when you are ill, you would like to be prayed for in church, please let Janet know.