Brothers and Sisters,

If it’s your first Sunday back – then a very warm welcome home and I hope you had a great and relaxing time – Isn’t it special to come back to the Church Family here at St John’s.

Please be aware of new folk in the congregation and make them feel welcome – even invite them for a meal, if it’s appropriate, and tell them some things about St John’s.

If you are new to St John’s, we will be having a “Newcomers Lunch”  in a few weeks time where new folk can meet the Staff, and they explain their role at St John’s and where you can fit in as part of the family – watch out for the “Newcomers Lunch” notice in the newssheet over the coming weeks.

Welcome back all and I hope you have a fruitful 2010 for the Kingdom of God.

Wally.

Sunday School – today the three to eight year olds are looking at ‘Don’t worry, Pray’ from Phil 4: 5 -7.  The aim of the passage is to show that because of Jesus, we don’t need to worry.  We can always talk to Him.

Young Adults Summer Programme

Final Tuesday evening  7.30 pm upstairs in the hall.  There will be a BBQ to finish off on Friday evening.  For more information contact Tim Capill  ph 366 7744

Christianity Explored starts again soon – who’s coming?

Next course starts 10 February.  Now is the time to be prayerfully thinking about who to ask – friends, family or work colleagues – you can even come along with them if you like.

Let Cam Gracey know if you or a friend are coming.                  Phone 384 0204 or email ce@stjohnschch.org

Reminder – Next week we will be officially thanking Peter and Melissa Collier for their ministry at St John’s over the last 9 years.  Come and be encouraged as they share.  Please  pray for them as a family, especially in this new phase.

Sarah McGonigle and Anthony Lineham would like to extend a warm welcome to the church family to share in their marriage service on Saturday 20 February at 1.30 at St John’s Church. Please remember to pray for Sarah and Anthony as they prepare for their marriage.

Our Next Parish Prayer Meeting

Monday 8th February - 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. – PLEASE NOTE This will be held in the Church due to the Staff’s offices currently being in the hall.   Please bring your Bible and a pen.   All are welcome to join in this time of prayer.   We have much to thank God for in our Parish – our prayers are being answered but there is still much to pray for.

Women on Wednesday is going to start on February 24^th, due to the building work happening at St John’s.  We are looking for people to be involved in Leaders Creche on Tuesday mornings as well as Creche for WOW on Wednesday mornings.  If you are keen, please do come and talk to Sarah McGonigle or Lynda Davies.  Thank You!!!

New Comer’s Lunch -  If you have joined us in the last 6 months, we would like to invite you to a New Comers lunch.  This is an opportunity to share a meal with the staff and get to know more people within our Church family and hear about some of the exciting ministries St John’s offers.  It will be held on the 28^th February from 12:15p.m. at the home of Jane and Jona Halliday -  367 River Road -  please contact the church office – ph. 366-7744 for more information or to register your interest in coming.

Bible Study Leader’s Meetings will be held at Church from 7.30 – 9pm on the following Monday evenings:

Mon 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar.

Women on Wednesday night away!!

Just a note for your diary ladies, we are having our WOW night away from mid morning of the 26^th March through to the lunch time of Saturday 27^th March.  If you are interested in coming away for some teaching and fun, please let Sarah know by the 8^th February, so she can book accommodation.  Phone 366 7744 and leave a message, email  sarah@stjohnschch.org or come and talk to me at church!

Please continue to pray for those who are not well at the moment, particularly the elderly and families with babies/toddlers who are not well. Pray too for those in the Parish Family who are going through trials at the moment.

Ryan Nelson’s final prayer letter is now available at the back of the Church.  Please take one and catch up on his news.

Our Services for next Sunday: February 7

8.30 a.m. Morning Service 10.00 a.m.    Morning Service

7.00 p.m. Evening Service

St John’s Staff Team:

Wally Behan                            Minister                        Ph 366-7744

Al Drye                                     Children/Youth             Ph 389-3056

David Morgan                          Assistant Minister         Ph 355 4989

Sarah McGonigle                     Women’s Ministry        Ph 366-7744

Coralie Shotton                       Parish Secretary          Ph 366-7744

Pam Walker                             Ministry Trainee           Ph 366-7744

Tim Capill                                Ministry Trainee           Ph 366-7744

Peter Collier                            Director of BTTC          Ph 358-2182

Mark Santich                          University  - TSCF        Ph 358-5981

Wendy Coxon                          People’s Warden         Ph 332-0338

Peter Cook                               Vicar’s Warden            Ph376-5223 Parish Web-site:                www.stjohnschch.org.

JANUARY 31

FOURTH  SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

THE COLLECT FOR THE DAY:

TODAY’S READINGS:

8.30 & 10.00 a.m.

New Testament Reading:  John 1: 29 - 34   ( page 1028 )

New Testament Reading:  Rom 3: 9 - 26 (page 1092)

Preacher:  Wally Behan

7.00 p.m.    

Old Testament Reading:  Psalm 43   ( page 551 )

New Testament Reading:  1Pet 1: 1 – 12  ( page 1176 )

Preacher:  Wally Behan