Eating and The Environment
Charmian Man writes “What else can we do about climate change? Do the “Sustainable diet” or “Plant based diet” sound familiar to you? Since the Australian bush fires, they have been mentioned in the news quite frequently. Nowadays, we consume… Read more
Kenya - Country Number 43
Even though Kenya is a majority-Christian country, many Christian communities are affected by persecution. Al-Shabaab is a growing presence in the counties bordering Somalia, attacking and intimidating Christians. Believers from a Muslim background in the northeast and coastal regions live… Read more
New St John’s Architect Appointed
Following the unexpected retirement of our previous architect, PCC needed to appoint a new one. After interviewing three candidates, David, and our churchwardens Sam and Sharon, agreed that the post should go to Jessica Holland. PCC confirmed this at their… Read more
Are You up to Speed with the Lent Course?
By now, we hope that most church members should have received a copy of the little trifold brochure, “making disciples.”. Our first task is to train some leaders. At the time of writing 12 have been recruited. They will work… Read more
Responding to Requests
You may wonder whether there is any response when people stand up and ask for volunteers to take on various roles in church. We are delighted to say that there often is. Recently, Raymond was trying to recruit young people… Read more
The Real Easter Egg
2020 is the tenth anniversary of The Real Easter Egg. The Meaningful Chocolate Company which makes it, is based on a farm in Cheshire. Out of the 80 million Easter eggs sold in this part of the world every year,… Read more
Kuwait - No. 43 of Open Doors Top 50 Watch List
Most Christians in Kuwait are migrant workers.Conversion from Islam to another faith is not recognised. Evangelism is strictly forbidden. Kuwaiti believers from Muslim backgrounds face pressure from their families and communities to deny their faith. They are not permitted a… Read more
Bishop Lee
Bad News: Bishop Lee slipped on black ice last week and broke his leg very badly. He had to endure a five hour operation. + Lee was going to go to American as part of his sabbatical starting in February…. Read more
“What a Turn Out!" Letter from Open Doors
Dear Raymond, An enormous thank you to all of you for praying, inviting your MP, and making such a success of the 2020 World Watch List launch in Parliament last week. MPs received nearly 4000 emails and an estimated 45,000… Read more
The St John’s Lent Course. (Plus)
Did you pick up your “Making Disciples” Trifold leaflet? Please don’t leave without it. If you have got the message that it is about Head, Hand and Heart, you are half way there. The leaflet will help you understand it… Read more
A Big Thank You
A Big Thank You …..to all the counters who turned up to count the Jars of Grace on Tuesday and saw coins in their sleep. It is not too late to bring yours back.
Something to Celebrate
When Communist rule came to Albania in 1967, religion was totally banned. The country was declared by its rulers to be the first atheist state in the world. Clergy went to prison. Churches were shut. Worship was forbidden. Parents were… Read more