Sunday 29th June & Sunday 6th July 2025
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,
These midyear Sundays, set deep in Trinity season, invite us into the long obedience of growth—steady, unhurried and quietly transforming.
On Sunday 29th June, Revd. Suzanne will be preaching from Acts 12:1–11. In this dramatic account of Peter’s imprisonment and miraculous escape, we see the power of God at work even in the darkest circumstances. Peter’s rescue is not just a personal deliverance—it is a sign that nothing can hinder the mission of the Church. Through fear and uncertainty, God continues to act, reminding us that the Church is not sustained by human strength, but by God’s faithful presence.
On Sunday 6th July, Revd. Mark will preach on 2 Kings 5:1–14—the story of Naaman. A mighty commander, honoured and victorious, yet bearing a hidden affliction. Healing comes not through kings or silver or spectacle, but through the voice of a servant girl—and a descent into the waters of the Jordan. This is a story about power brought low, and grace that offends before it restores. About the kind of healing that comes not through striving, but surrender. The muddy river still flows. The Spirit still calls. Go, wash, and be healed.
There will also be a traditional BCP Communion at 8.00am on 6th July for those who would like to begin the day in quiet worship.
With every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
MEALS FOR THE BURDETT FAMILY. Can you cook? Want to use your gift to bless a family? We are using Meal Train to support the Burdett family following the birth of baby Lucy. If you would like to volunteer to make an evening meal for the family during the next month, please go to https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/v26w7z or contact Dawn - families@stjohn-woodley.com There are still a few slots left for the rest of the month. A massive thank you to all who have already signed up!
GREEN PASTURES GRIEF CAFE | Tuesday 1st July 2025 10.00am. The group will meet on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 10.00am. Open for anyone struggling with bereavement or loss of any kind and who are seeking support.
FELLOWSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY GROUP CANCELLED. Please note there will be no Fellowship and Bible Study Group on ZOOM on Wednesday 2nd July 2025. They will return on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
SUMMER FAMILY BBQ | Saturday 5th July 2025 4.00-6.00pm. Get ready to fire up your tastebuds! All St. John's families and kids' work volunteers are invited to our Summer Family BBQ. RSVP to Dawn - families@stjohn-woodley.com or 07907 496 769. It's gonna be great fun!
SACRED REMNANTS: A JOURNEY THROUGH OBJECTS AND FAITH.
Throughout the month of June, Revd. Mark will be writing a weekly reflection for St. Paul's Cathedral. It is part of their 'Contemporary Writers Reflect' series. The first instalment is here: https://www.stpauls.co.uk/resources/sacred-remnants-journey-through-objects-and-faith
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 13th July 2025 9.00am. Our next Bubble Church is on Sunday 13th July at 9.00am. Please tell anyone you know with young children to sign up. A huge thanks to all who have volunteered to help. These are exciting times indeed! Helpers should arrive at 8.30am ready for the 9.00am start. Puppeteers should arrive at 8.15 to have a final rehearsal. For further details please contact Dawn.
A message on behalf of Woodley Foodbank. Thank you for your donations. We continue to experience a very high demand for our services. We are currently low in stocks of tins of custard & tomatoes, toilet rolls, milk, crisps and toiletries. Donations of Sugar, Coffee, Pasta, Cereals, Pasta Sauce, Spaghetti (dried), Noodles (inc. Pot Noodles), Tinned Vegetables (all types, inc. potatoes), Tinned pies (Fray Bentos Meat and Veg varieties), Tinned fish, Tinned fruit, Tinned Soups (Veg and Meat), Meat meals (tinned), Biscuits, Crisps, Custard - tinned and dried, Tinned Desserts Long Life milk, Juice (cordial and long life), Toothbrushes and toothpaste, Shampoo and Shower Gel, Deodorants (M&F), Toilet Rolls are welcome at any time. We are also short of plastic bags.
Envelope Collection. David, our Treasurer, is kindly offering a collection service for those that usually give to St John’s by envelope. Please call him direct on 0118 969 2521 or email.
ChurchSuite - Login Required. Please do log in and update your personal contact details and what information you want to share with others in the St John’s church family. This way you can make sure you are kept up-to-date with news at St John’s and stay linked in with others. For those who are not online, we will be contacting them separately to do this.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for a world that is very broken just now. Countries and people that are broken by war. Broken by broken promises of peace. Pray for the suffering people in Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Israel and all areas where there is war. Pray for all trying to bring aid of medication, food and necessary supplies to those areas. Pray for all trying to seek safety for themselves and their families.
For our country. Pray for our overstretched NHS at this time. For the many people suffering in hospital. For our nurses and doctors. For those who decide budgets, they will distribute money wisely. Pray for our young people at schools, universities and colleges as they come to the end of another year. Pray that they will be safe during the holidays. Pray for the teachers and lecturers. For rest and renewal.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many loved ones who are unwell just now. Let us hold in our prayers Twink, Carol, Jenny, Beryl, Pam, Philip, Margaret H., Dhoj Gurung, Ricky, Irene, Gumei, Lucy, Janet A., Liz, Rita, David S., Caroline, Devina, Adrian, Mo, Chris, Katie and Teddy. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Pray for all mourning the loss of a loved one. Especially pray for Kirsten and her family mourning the loss of Dad, Brian H. Pray for the church family of St. John’s. For each one of us as we grow in faith led and encouraged by Mark, Richard, Suzanne and Dawn.
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 10.00 am on Thursday, for inclusion in that week's newsletter.
Upcoming Dates for your Diary
Sunday 29th June
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Second after Trinity. Led by Revd. Suzanne Knight. This week’s Bible readings will be Acts 12: 1-11 and Matthew 16: 13-19. A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3:00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Fellowship.
Tuesday 1st July
10.00am - St John’s Toddler Group. Contact Dawn for further details.
2.00pm - Green Pastures Grief Cafe.
7.30pm - Praying Together on Zoom (phone in 0203 481 5237 | Zoom ID: 977 0607 9786)
Wednesday 2nd July
10.00am - Midweek Communion Service.
NO Fellowship & Bible Study Group this week. Back on 9th July 2025.
Friday 4th July
11.30am - Lunch, Munch & Chinwag.
Saturday 5th July
4.00pm - Summer BBQ
Sunday 6th July
8.00am - BCP Said Service of Holy Communion.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Third after Trinity. This week’s Bible readings will be 2 Kings 5: 1-14 and Luke 10: 1-11; 16-20.
A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3:00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Fellowship.
Tuesday 8th July
10.00am - St John’s Toddler Group. Contact Dawn for further details.
7.30pm - Praying Together on Zoom (phone in 0203 481 5237 | Zoom ID: 977 0607 9786)
Wednesday 9th July
10.00am - Midweek Communion Service.
11.00am - “Life of Christ Study Group”. See Lorna for further details.
7.45pm - Fellowship and Study Group. To phone in, call 0203 481 5237. Zoom ID: 962 9254 2704.
Friday 11th July
11.30am - Lunch, Munch & Chinwag.
Coming up in July
13th Bubble Church 9.00am.
16th Mothers’ Union 2.30pm.
19th Prayer for Woodley 9.00am.
19th Green Pastures Grief Cafe 10.00am.
20th BCP Said Service of Holy Communion 8.00am. Led by Rev. Richard Christopher.
22nd PCC Meeting.
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.
