St John's News - 1 July 2025
Dear friends,
Sharper than any double-edged sword,
it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
If you missed Sunday's service, please do catch up on our our YouTube channel.
There are 2 services this coming Sunday. There is a shorter service of Holy Communion at 9:00am (with no hymns). At 10:30am, our main service is the all age family service, when we will be thinking about Psalm 139.
Church Summer Barbecue
You are warmly invited to this year's church barbecue, which will take place on Sunday 27 July after the service. Please sign up at the back of church.
Safeguarding Training
Anybody who helps out in any way at church needs to do Basic Awareness safeguarding training every three years. Although this can be completed online at https://safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org/, there is an in person session at Christ Church, Moreton Hall in Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday 17 September 9:30am - 12:00pm. If you would like to attend in person, please contact Alex Cubitt or Peter.
There is also an in-person Foundation Safeguarding session at at Christ Church, Moreton Hall in Bury St Edmunds on Tuesday 2 October 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Again, if you would like to attend this, please contact Alex Cubitt or Peter.
VJ80 Commemoration Suffolk
A VJ Commemoration Service is being organised on Friday 15 August 2025 at 2.30 pm in Bury St Edmunds. The organisers would like to include and invite those from Suffolk who were personally affected by the historical events. If you know of any surviving veterans, their spouses, widows and descendent children who may be known to you and are fit enough to attend the Service, please let them know. More details can be found on the COFEPOW web site. Please contact dmurrayuk@hotmail.com with the details of those to whom an invitation should be sent.
Folk Night at Woolpit St Mary with The Kimberleys
The Kimberleys are bringing their stunning folk music to the beautiful Woolpit St Mary on 11th July at 7pm. Known for their rich harmonies and traditional songs, they offer a performance that is both powerful and intimate. Their music draws deeply from the British folk tradition, with thoughtful arrangements and heartfelt delivery. This special concert is a fundraising event in support of the church, helping to preserve and maintain this historic building. Come and enjoy an evening of exceptional live music while supporting a cherished local landmark.
Church Prayer Meeting
Finally, you are very welcome to join the online weekly church prayer meeting, which is on Zoom on Saturday at 9:00am for 40 minutes. You do not need to pray out loud – we'd love to see you. Join us by clicking here or, load Zoom and use Meeting ID: 685 295 1296 and Password: 816262.
In Christ,
Peter
Tue 01 Jul 2025
