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
Rev Kathryn - Appointed Chair of the Diocesan Racial Justice Action Group
It is was announced last week that Revd Kathryn has become chair of the Diocesan Racial Justice Action Group, with a remit to embed racial justice at the heart of mission and ministry across the Diocese of St Albans. More details can be found here. https://resource.stalbansdiocese.org/newsletters/a-new-commitment-to-racial-justice/
If you have ideas as to how she can best fulfil this role, please do have a chat with her!
It is was announced last week that Revd Kathryn has become chair of the Diocesan Racial Justice Action Group, with a remit to embed racial justice at the heart of mission and ministry across the Diocese of St Albans. More details can be found here. https://resource.
If you have ideas as to how she can best fulfil this role, please do have a chat with her!
Christingle Report and Photos
Christingles aren’t just for Christmas!
A beautiful service led by Jo at St John’s this afternoon — the light of Christ shining brightly on a January day.
The pizza was rather delicious too!
Christingles aren’t just for Christmas!
A beautiful service led by Jo at St John’s this afternoon — the light of Christ shining brightly on a January day.
The pizza was rather delicious too!
Report and Photos from Carols and Christmas Songs around the Village and in the Sun Pub (23rd Dec)
On the 23rd December we had an bsolutely brilliant night of carols and Christmas songs in Lemsford village and The Sun pub!
Thanks to everyone who organised and came along, and to Stephen the fantastic new pub owner for saying ‘yes’. Hope you’re feeling firmly festive!
and if you'd like to see Rev Kathryn doing the actions to the 12 days of Christmas click here,
Photos from the Crib Service (24th Dec)
St John's was packed with parents and children for our Crib Service.
Sparkly star and the wise(ish)men telling the Christmas crib service story. So good to see you all there!
St John's was packed with parents and children for our Crib Service.
Sparkly star and the wise(ish)men telling the Christmas crib service story. So good to see you all there!
ST JOHN'S@3 LIGHT PARTY
Photos and Report
Our St John’s@3 Light Party shone bright a few weeks ago — a creative and fun reminder that Jesus is the light of the world.
Our St John’s@3 Light Party shone bright a few weeks ago — a creative and fun reminder that Jesus is the light of the world.
Report and Photos from All Saints’ and Baptism at St John’s - 2nd November
With the help of a large ball of wool, a rather holey Bob, and plenty of joyful chaos, we explored this morning how faith has been passed from person to person — from the very first saints to us here today.
And today we saw that story continue as the wonderful Freya was baptised — choosing for herself to begin her own journey of faith. A beautiful reminder that God’s love is still reaching new hearts and new generations.
Congratulations Freya. We are so excited for you!
With the help of a large ball of wool, a rather holey Bob, and plenty of joyful chaos, we explored this morning how faith has been passed from person to person — from the very first saints to us here today.
And today we saw that story continue as the wonderful Freya was baptised — choosing for herself to begin her own journey of faith. A beautiful reminder that God’s love is still reaching new hearts and new generations.
Congratulations Freya. We are so excited for you!
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE AND LUNCH
It was a Harvest-tastic at St John’s last Sunday!
Two joyful services full of wonderful readings, singing, exploring and generosity.
All topped off with a brilliant Bring and Share lunch.
Maple the dog also came to church today, especially to hear everyone sing happy birthday to her!
Happy birthday Maple!
Thank you to everyone who made this such a special celebration of God’s love
Report: St John's All Together Service - Dare to Try
We ‘Dared to Try’ as we began a new school year and season.
With the help of spot of paper aeroplane making and the story of Peter’s wobble on the water, we discovered that God is with us when we try new things — and really doesn’t mind if we don’t get it right first time.
In fact, he uses our mistakes to help us grow.
We rounded it all off with a brilliant BBQ — thank you so much to everyone who made it such a special start to the year!
We ‘Dared to Try’ as we began a new school year and season.
With the help of spot of paper aeroplane making and the story of Peter’s wobble on the water, we discovered that God is with us when we try new things — and really doesn’t mind if we don’t get it right first time.
In fact, he uses our mistakes to help us grow.
We rounded it all off with a brilliant BBQ — thank you so much to everyone who made it such a special start to the year!
'IOO CLUB' JANUARY DRAW WINNERS
The winning numbers of the November '100 Club' Draw were:
1st prize: Number 63 £90.90
2nd prize: Number 12 £54.54
3rd prize: Number 34 £36.36
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!
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 the churchwardens if you would like to take a turn with cleaning.
You can choose a date that suits you!
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 the churchwardens if you would like to take a turn with cleaning.
You can choose a date that suits you!