Sunday 13th September 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 is the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, and we gather again at St John’s for worship, Holy Communion and time together as a church family.
Revd Mark will be leading and preaching, with readings from 1 Corinthians 12 and Mark 10. We will also have the joy of celebrating another family joining the life of our church — always a lovely reminder that the Church is something we are welcomed into and grow within together. We’ll be thinking about what it means to truly see each and every one of us as someone who belongs, matters, and has a place in the life of Christ’s Church.
So do come and join us this Sunday — and perhaps bring a friend, neighbour or family member with you. Sometimes the simplest invitation is the one that matters most.
We would love to see you.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 13th September 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be at 9.00am THIS COMING Sunday, 13th September.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP | Wednesday 16th September 2026 11.30am. The BIBLE STUDY GROUP will return on Wednesday 16th September at 11.30am, following the Midweek Holy Communion Service.
MOTHERS’ UNION | Wednesday 16th September 2026 2.30pm. Mothers Union returns on Wednesday 16th September at 2.30pm with Holy Communion in the church centre. We will also be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of MU and 115th Anniversary of our branch along with admitting some new members. New members always welcome and existing members please come with any of your memorable moments in MU or ones maybe shared by mothers who were members.
PRAYER FOR WOODLEY | SATURDAY 19th September 2026 9.00am. A monthly gathering of Churches from across Woodley to pray together. This month, meet at Christ Church, Crockhamwell Rd., on Saturday 19th September at 9.00am.
PCC MEETING | Tuesday 22nd September 2026 7.30pm. The next PCC Meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 7.30pm.
FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDY GROUP | Wednesday 23rd September 2026 7.45pm. The Fellowship & Bible Study Group on ZOOM will return on Wednesday 23rd September at 7.45pm.
MEN’S BREAKFAST | Saturday 26th September 2026 8.30am. Join the lads on Saturday 26th September at 8.30am at the Wee Waif, Charvil, for a hearty breakfast (optional), good company and a stimulating talk by David Hawkins entitled "Let's Talk About Guts". Why not? Come and find out more and bring a friend. For details or to say that you are coming please contact Nigel Collins 07796284451 or email thenigelcollins@outlook.com
For our prayers
For our world. Our world is struggling just now with earthquakes, floods, avalanches, drought, extreme cold and extreme heat. Pray for the people in all areas that are affected and those trying to bring relief. For the scientists researching ways to control these happenings. Pray too for all countries affected by war, civil unrest or corruption. For the people fleeing their homes searching for a safe place to make their home. For the leaders of those countries pray that they will work to bring peace for their countrymen and women. Pray that we will all work to make this planet of ours a beautiful place to live.
For our country. Pray for all returning to university and for those going there for the first time. For all experiencing living away from home for the first time, pray that they will have good guidance from those around them. Pray for our police and our justice system both of which are being stretched at this time. Pray that both will work with wisdom, strength and integrity. Pray for all suffering with hardships such as homelessness, job loss, money shortages. Pray that they will be guided to get the help they need. Pray for all organisations who are doing their best to help those in need. For the Samaritans, food banks, charities providing clothes and basic home furnishings and for those who work for Citizens Advice.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many loved ones who are suffering with poor health right now. For Marjorie, Suzanne, Clive, Ken, Paul K, Pat A, Pauline Hobbs, Arthur, Michael B, Carol, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Mo, Margaret, Ruilan, Katie, 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. Especially pray for Dawn and her family mourning the loss of Jill Nicholls. For the family of St. John’s. Pray especially for Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. Pray for Jenny, our churchwarden and our PCC. For those who nurture our young ones on Sunday mornings. For our Bubble Church, our Asian congregation meeting on Sunday afternoons. Pray for all our groups returning after the summer break - Toddlers, Bible study groups, Arts group, MU and Lunch, Munch and Chinwag. Pray too for all who lead them.
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 13th September
9.00am - Bubble Church.
10.00am - Service of Holy Communion. The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. This week’s Bible readings will be 1 Corinthians 12: 12–27 and Mark 10: 13-16. 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 16th September
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
11.30am - Bible St
2,30pm - Mothers’ Union Holy Communion - see details in Notices.
NO Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 18th September
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Saturday 19th September
9.00am - Prayer for Woodley - see details in Notices.
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 tinned fruit, coffee, washing up liquid, breakfast cereals and soap. 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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