Dear Church Family,

This Sunday, on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, Revd Mark will be leading us as we think about something Christians have been part of for two thousand years: the building of the Church.

Not, of course, the bricks, mortar, roof and recently-restored bells — important though all of those are. Jesus speaks instead of building a people, and makes the rather striking promise: “I will build my church.”

That raises some good questions for us. What exactly is Christ building? Where do we fit into it? And what might it mean to be part of a Church which is still being built, rather than one which is simply trying to preserve what it already has?

So come and join us this Sunday — and bring a friend or family member with you. If Christ is still building his Church, perhaps we should expect there always to be room for someone new.

Every blessing, 

Mark 甄英深

Notices

SUMMER BREAKS OF CHURCH GROUPS. Many groups that meet at St. John's are taking a well earned break over the Summer.                                          Toddlers - returning in a new format, to be confirmed.                                             Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom - return date in September to be confirmed.                                                                    Lunch, Munch & Chinwag - returning Friday 4th September.                            Arts Group - returning Monday 7th September.                                                       Bible Study Group - returning Wednesday 16th September.                        Mothers’ Union - returning Wednesday 16th September.         Watch this space for updates!   

NO HOLY COMMUNION | Sunday 23rd August 2026 10.00am. A reminder that there will be NO Holy Communion at the 10.00am Service THIS Sunday 23rd August. Everyone is welcome to the regular weekly Wednesday Communion Service at 10.00am.

NO BUBBLE CHURCH. A reminder that there is NO Bubble Church this coming Sunday, 23rd August. 

For our prayers

For our world. Pray for peace to mend our broken world. Peace so that people can live together in harmony. Peace so that we can leave a good legacy for our children and grandchildren. Pray for the leaders of nations where there is war, corruption, devastation caused by climate changes and social unrest. Pray for all researching for solutions to these problems.

For our country. Pray for our government and all who are tasked with making the decisions which affect us all. Pray for our local councillors also making decisions on our behalf. Pray that they will make those decisions with wisdom and integrity, being fair to those who are in most need. Now that the exam results are out for our young people, pray that those who didn’t do quite as well as expected will find the right advice on how to move on and have a good pathway to follow.

For those who are unwell. There are many of our loved ones who are struggling with poor health just now so let us hold in our prayers Suzanne, Clive, Ken, Paul K, Pauline H, Lucy, Pat A, Arthur, Ian, 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 the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. For Jenny our churchwarden and our PCC. For our young people and all who work with them on Sunday mornings. For each one of us as we come through our doors on a Sunday and Wednesday. For those who may walk through our doors for the very first time this Sunday and for our Asian congregation meeting on Sunday afternoons.

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 23rd August

  • 10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. This week’s Bible readings will be Isaiah 51:1-6 and Matthew 16:13-20. 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 26th August

  • 10.00am - Midweek Communion.

  • NO Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.

Friday 28th August

  • NO 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 tins of tomatoes, fruit, rice & custard, washing up liquid & toilet rolls. 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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