Sunday 4th October 2026
St John’s holds services in Church on Sundays at 10am, with a recording of the morning service uploaded online for those not able to join us.
Paper services available on request.
Dear Church Family,
This Sunday we celebrate Harvest at St John’s — always one of the loveliest Sundays of the year, as we give thanks for God’s goodness and for all that sustains and nourishes us.
Revd Mark will be leading our All-Age Harvest Service, so this is a particularly good Sunday to bring children, grandchildren, friends and neighbours along. There will be something for everyone as we worship together and reflect on what Harvest asks of us — not only gratitude for what we have received, but how that gratitude might shape the way we live.
We’re also inviting everyone who can to bring food produce for Woodley Food Bank. Tins, packets and other suitable non-perishable items will be gratefully received and passed on to support local people and families.
For those who would like to receive Holy Communion beforehand, our usual 9.00am traditional BCP Holy Communion service will also take place.
So come and celebrate Harvest with us — bring the family, bring a friend, and, if you can, bring something for the Food Bank too. It should be a joyful morning together.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
HARVEST FLOWER ARRANGING | Saturday 3rd October 2026 10.00am. In preparation for Harvest Sunday, if anyone would like to help with flower arranging THIS SATURDAY 3rd October from 10.00am - 12.00pm, please contact Wendy Sparkes at wendysparkes7@gmail.com. Your help would be really appreciated.
GREEN PASTURES GRIEF CAFE | Tuesday 6th October 2026 2.00pm. The cafe will be held in the Church Centre on Tuesday 6th October at 2.00pm.
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 11th October 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be at 9.00am Sunday 11th October 2026.
PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER VACANCY. St John’s is growing — and we’re making room for young people at the heart of our church family. We’ve created a dedicated youth space, invested in new ministry, and now we’re looking for a creative, relational and faith-filled Youth Minister to help our 11–18s encounter Jesus, belong deeply, and grow as disciples and leaders. Our ambition is to develop a thriving community of 20 young people in the next 3 years. If you’re passionate about seeing young people flourish, building trusted relationships and helping to shape a vibrant, intergenerational church, we’d love to hear from you. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON OUR VACANCIES PAGE HERE.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for all countries where people are suffering from war, civil unrest, corruption or disaster. Pray for the people who are homeless. For the people who have lost loved ones. For the people whose only option is to flee to another country. Pray that those people will be able to do so legally. Pray for all government leaders who are involved in these problems, that they will look to find ways to serve their people faithfully.
For our country. Pray for our government setting rules and budgets. Pray that they will work wisely and fairly so that those they serve will get their needs met. Pray for all who work in the medical profession, consultants, surgeons, doctors, nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers. Pray that as the winter draws near, they will have sufficient staff and medication to meet the needs of all. Pray for our police who are coping with a lot of resistance just now. Pray for all who are in prison and for the families they leave behind.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many loved ones who are struggling with their health. For those in hospital, for those waiting for treatments or appointments. For those being cared for at home. Especially hold in your prayers, Margaret B, Marjorie, Suzanne, Ken, Clive, Paul K, Jane, Lucy, Pat A, Michael B, Arthur, Carol, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Mo, Ruilan, baby Edward and baby Niamh. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Pray for all mourning the loss of a loved one. Pray especially for the families and friends of Nigel P. and Pauline H. Both of these dear ones went to be with the Lord this week. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. For our PCC, for all leading our organisations and each one of us as we walk through the church doors on Sundays and Wednesdays. Pray for the community of Woodley and those who serve on our council. Pray that we at St. John’s will shine as a light to all who we meet.
Church Office
The church office is usually open Tuesday - Fridays from 10am - 12pm. Please note that any Notices need to be sent to info@stjohn-woodley.com by 11.00am on Wednesday, for inclusion in that week's newsletter.
THIS WEEK
Sunday 4th October
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion.ubble Church.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Harvest Sunday. This week’s Bible readings will be Deuteronomy 8: 7-18 and Luke 3: 7-14. A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3.00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Service.
Wednesday 7th October
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 9th October
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Pastoral Support
Would you like a prayer?
If you would like support, please do let us know - you do not need to face hard things alone. Please contact the office to arrange for a Pastoral Visit from one of our team. Alternatively, complete the prayer request form below and someone will be in touch.
A MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF WOODLEY FOODBANK. Thank you for your donations throughout the year. We are currently low in coffee, tomato puree, cooking oil, toilet roll, washing up liquid, juice & dried noodles. There continues to be a high demand at the moment, so your help is very much appreciated. Donations of Sugar, Coffee, Pasta Sauce, Noodles (inc. Pot Noodles), Tinned Vegetables (all types), Tinned fish, Tinned fruit, Tinned meat meals, Biscuits, Crisps, Custard - tinned and dried, Tinned Desserts, Long Life milk, Juice (cordial & long life), Toiletries and Toilet Rolls are welcome at any time.
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