Church Diary - 17th October to 24th October 2021
Sunday 17th October
Readings: 1 Kings 20, 1 Thessalonians 3, Daniel 2, Psalm 106
| 8am | Holy Communion in St John's |
| 10am | Morning service in St John's. A live-stream will be available via the homepage of the Church's website |
| 8pm | Crossover meet in the Church Centre |
Monday 18th October
Readings: 1 Kings 21, 1 Thessalonians 4, Daniel 3, Psalm 107
Mike, Teresa & Nathan leading Harvest services in church for Sir Leslie Martin nursery (9.30am) and for Kids Count & Old School House nurseries (10.30am)
Jon's study day
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open in the Church Centre |
| 8pm | St John's Committee |
Tuesday 19th October
Readings: 1 Kings 22, 1 Thessalonians 5, Daniel 4, Psalms 108-109
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open in the Church Centre |
| 4-5pm | Cantonese Bible Study group meets online |
Wednesday 20th October
Readings: 2 Kings 1, 2 Thessalonians 1, Daniel 5, Psalms 110-111
Jon, Teresa & Nathan leading Tots & Tinies' Harvest service in church (10am)
Jon & Teresa leading Schools' Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial (2pm)
| 9.30-5pm | Church Office open in the Church Centre |
| 9.30-11.30am | Cantonese Housegroup |
| 8pm | Evening Housegroups - 'Love Your Church' 3:Gather |
Thursday 21st October
Readings: 2 Kings 2, 2 Thessalonians 2, Daniel 6, Psalms 112-113
Mike's & Teresa's day off
Nathan's & Lewis' study day
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open in the Church Centre |
| 10.30am | Daytime Housegroup - 'Love Your Church' 3:Gather |
Friday 22nd October
Readings: 2 Kings 3, 2 Thessalonians 3, Daniel 7, Psalms 114-115
| 10.30am-3pm | Church Office open in the Church Centre |
| 6.30pm | Friday Night Live meet in the Church Centre |
Saturday 23rd October
Readings: 2 Kings 4, 1 Timothy 1, Daniel 8, Psalm 116
Jon's, Nathan's and Lewis' day off
Sunday 24th October
Readings: 2 Kings 5, 1 Timothy 2, Daniel 9, Psalms 117-118
| 8am | Morning Prayer in St John's |
| 10am | Morning service in St John's. A live-stream will be available via the homepage of the Church's website |
| 8.30pm | TFG meet via Zoom |
For more details about the daily Bible reading plan, including online readings, please visit our website.
Prayer Diary - 17th October 2021
The Collect for today - twentieth Sunday after Trinity:
Almighty and merciful God, keep us by your bountiful goodness from everything that may hurt us so that we may be ready both in body and soul cheerfully to accomplish whatever you want us to do, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Specific Requests for Prayer
For those in our Church family (or their relatives) who are working in the NHS, care homes or in COVID-19 research; please pray for their safety at work and for their families (and especially children) not to be anxious but to know God's peace.
For those who: are faced with redundancy, had medical treatment postponed, are caring full-time for family members, have lost job opportunities, had to postpone their wedding, missed out on a college/university place and many similar situations.
If you have a specific pastoral need or prayer request, please send us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 'phone the Church Office.
Please also pray for...
the sick and the bereaved
those married in St John's this month
our mission partners: Eddie Bridle (St John's, Over) and Cornerstone Church, Crewe
school Governors:
- for the Governors who serve in our local schools
- for the members of our congregation who serve as Governors in the wider area
- that God would raise up more Christians who would be willing to serve in this way.
