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Missed this week's service? Catch up on all the latest news and events at St. John's:

'Living with Loss' Service Sunday 28 March

On Sunday 28 March at 3.00pm there will be a service entitled ‘Living With Loss’.  It will be an opportunity to remember loved ones, light a candle and join in a service of thanksgiving.  Invitation cards are available for you and to invite others - these are on the Welcome table in the Foyer.

Adult Baptism Sunday 21 March

To be held during the evening service - with an opportunity to renew vows for those already baptised.  Preparation sessions will be held beforehand.  If you haven’t already put your name forward, please speak to Richard Tulloch or Andy Putt.

Cooking Demonstration Tuesday 9 March

On Tuesday 9 March at 7.30pm the Hospitality Team invite you to come along and make Simnel cake under their expert guidance.  The evening will also provide a chance to discuss meals that can be provided for the sick and bereaved.  Please take a leaflet from the Foyer or contact Jane Merrington on 533077 for further details

Flower Arrangers’ Team Meeting Friday 19 March

A meeting to discuss Easter flowers will be held in the Small Lounge at 11.00 am.  Enjoy fellowship with coffee and a hot cross bun.

Girls’ night out Tuesday 23 March

Outreach events for women in their 20s, 30s and 40s.  Invite your friends to a Skittles Night at Wimborne Football Club from 7.30 pm.  The cost is £2.50 and you can pay at the door.  Numbers are limited so please let us know by email: mandy.catto@btinternet.com or catch us at the back of the Church.

Give and Take Board

The notice board in the Atrium is proving very popular.  Please feel free to make use of it.  Older ads are removed regularly so please amend the date on yours if you wish it to stay up after 2 months.

Holiday at Home

Following the success of Holiday at Home in 2008 and 2009 and a survey of last year’s attendees, a small team is looking at the feasibility of running the event in August this year.   Possible dates are 10-12 August, so watch this space for further information.

Home Group Leaders’ Meeting Wednesday 10 March

A reminder to leaders about the meeting on 10 March at 8.00pm, to be held in the Conservatory.

Lunch for those on their own Sunday 21 March

If you find yourself on your own or without your usual family around you on Sunday 21 March, come along and join us for lunch, prepared by the Hospitality Team, in the Conservatory after the 11.00am service.

Maundy Thursday Thursday 1 April

In addition to Communion at 10.30am, we will be having a Passover/Agapé meal together from 7.30 pm. It will include a Passover demonstration and a traditional lamb dinner, which will lead into a shared communion at the meal tables.  If you are planning to bring children please note that the evening should end by 9.45pm. The cost for adults will be £5, 'with donations only' requested for children/young people.  Fuller details and booking forms will be available next week.

Mothering Sunday Sunday 14 March

You are all warmly invited to join us in celebrating Mothering Sunday in the morning services.  Invitation cards are available on the Welcome table in the Foyer.  Please pray for guidance on who to invite.

New Outlook Thursday 11 March

‘New Outlook’ will be meeting in the Hall at 2.30pm.  The speaker will be Gerald Whittingham whose talk is entitled 'A hammer that breaks a rock in pieces'.  Enjoy a friendly afternoon with home-made cakes.  New people are very welcome.

Prayer Meeting for Janet Matthews

A group will be praying for Janet at 1a Greenhill Close, Colehill at 3.00pm on Monday 8 March.  Please contact Pat Watkins, on 884122, for further details

St. John’s Pedal Pushers Saturday 27 March

Spring is nearly here and it’s time to get on your bike!  Join us on the first of 6 planned trips, on this occasion to Wareham Forest, starting at 9.30 am.  Additional local rides are also planned.  For more details please contact Paul Jenns on 07900 987624, or email: paul@jenns.biz

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