St John's Church LemsfordNews
CAR PARKING
Because
car parking at the church is becoming difficult, we are opening
up the school playground on Sunday mornings for everyone to use. The
playground is at the back of the school, and is large enough to
accommodate about 30 cars. Please do use this area to park in, but take
extra care when exiting into the street as cars do tend to speed up and
down the hill.
Thanks
Nigel
GOOD FRIDAY
This was a wonderfully reflective service presided on by Rev Kathryn and
Rev Kate with hymns interspersed with bible readings and reflections.
Rev Kathryn left us with the following message:
He carried a cross.
He carried a crown of thorns.
He carried the hopes of God.
He carried our sorrows.
He carried the sins of the world.
And he carried a broken heart.
Most of all, he carries us — into the heart of love, mercy, and grace.
Thank you to all who shared in this afternoon’s powerful time at the cross.
St Johns stripped bare and ready for our Good Friday service
EASTER SUNDAY
While some of us joined in with St Michael's Holy Saturday vigil for the rest of us the joy returned with our All Together celebration of the joy of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday!
Rev Kathryn writes:
So many joys this Easter Sunday, celebrating the unexpected new life of the resurrection
— with the help of a coconut (!) 
; wonderful singing, readings and prayers; beautiful flowers and Kiran and Faye’s Easter Egg Hunt! 
A service overflowing with St John’s love and Easter hope.
______________________________PILGRAMAGE TO ST ALBANS
Our intrepid walkers were not greeted by a sunny morning on Easter Monday, instead it was overcast with some rain. However this did not deter them, or the many others who made their ways from their own churches to St Albans, as you can see below
They grouped outside the cathedral:
For the packed service inside:
_______________________________MOTHERING SUNDAY REPORTS AND PHOTOS
Thank you to everyone who helped make last Sunday's Mothering Sunday service such a joyful celebration of family love in all its many different forms.
Fantastic readings, singing and prayers by the children and young people. What an amazing church family we have at St John’s.
It was great to have Rev Indira with us from our wider Hatfield Team family this morning!
Thank you to everyone who helped make last Sunday's Mothering Sunday service such a joyful celebration of family love in all its many different forms.
Fantastic readings, singing and prayers by the children and young people. What an amazing church family we have at St John’s.
It was great to have Rev Indira with us from our wider Hatfield Team family this morning!
and who could forget our 'family tree':
CONNECT@4 - LENT DISCOVERIES
A few pics of our Connect@4 discoveries of how we can draw closer to God this Lent.
Thank you Jo for the delicious cake! Lovely to welcome some new faces.
Our next Connect@4 is on May 18th at 4pm. Hope to see you there!
Thank you Jo for the delicious cake! Lovely to welcome some new faces.
Our next Connect@4 is on May 18th at 4pm. Hope to see you there!
CHRIS STONE'S BAPTISM
Huge congratulations to Chris and his family on his baptism last Sunday during our Holy Communion with Sunday Club Service!
Thank you for sharing your special day with your church family at St John’s.
It’s been wonderful to journey with you this far, and we look forward to seeing what God has in store for you next!
Thank you for sharing your special day with your church family at St John’s.
It’s been wonderful to journey with you this far, and we look forward to seeing what God has in store for you next!
REPORT ON OUR FLOURISHING AND FEASTING SERVICE AND BBQ
A huge thank you to everyone who organised, helped, and joined us for our Flourish and Feast service!
It was a wonderful celebration of all God has done at St. John’s, both in the past and present, and we’re filled with hope as we step forward together as a family into the future.
Even the weather joined the celebration, clearing up just in time for our BBQ
Here are some of the many photos from the day::
A huge thank you to everyone who organised, helped, and joined us for our Flourish and Feast service!
It was a wonderful celebration of all God has done at St. John’s, both in the past and present, and we’re filled with hope as we step forward together as a family into the future.
Even the weather joined the celebration, clearing up just in time for our BBQ
Here are some of the many photos from the day::
'IOO CLUB' APRIL DRAW WINNERS
The winning numbers of the April '100 Club' Draw were:
1st prize: Number 33 £101.70
2nd prize: Number 16 £61.02
3rd prize: Number 41 £40.68
If anyone who has not yet signed up to the '100 Club' would like to do
so, please contact the Promoter Nigel Johnson whose email address is najofwgc@gmail.com
FOOD BANK
The
New Zion Christian Fellowship Food Bank, which is where I take all our
food donations to, always express their sincere gratitude to St John's
Church and school for our support week after week. After our Harvest
Festival services this year, I took them the vast amount of food that so
many people had donated, and I have just received a letter of thanks
from the organiser which I would like to share with you. Here it is.
Upcoming Events and Services
These are now kept up to date on 'A Church Near You' - specifically here:In Calendar form:
https://www.achurchnearyou.
If you prefer 'Event Advert' form - then click here:
https://www.achurchnearyou.
Please sign up for a spot in the Cleaning Rota
Still slots to fill!
"The Cleaning Rota" did not run during Covid and instead the Churchwardens Jenny and Nigel cleaned and disinfected per Covid best practice, but now it's time to ask for your help with getting the rota started again.
Jenny will be contacting people who have previously taken a turn with cleaning. More volunteers are needed to help us. All the materials you'll need are provided. All that we need is your time!
Let's spread this load between us all!! Please contact Jenny if you would like to take a turn with cleaning.
You can choose a date that suits you!