Instead of, or as well as, giving up something for Lent, why not be more positive and join in "40 Acts of Kindness". Some of us at St John's did this last year and it just makes you more aware of people around you and how you can bless them in small ways, eg give…

Praise the Lord but keep on praying! We have reached our target amount needed to secure the YWAM premises in Jinja. We have now raised 61% of the total needed for the property. You have helped us to raise a staggering 11% of this in just 14 days - we are grateful! If you feel prompted…

Message from Sandra Merriman: We have reached almost 50% of our target amount needed to purchase the YWAM premises in Jinja. We met with the landlord this week and he has agreed to extend the deadline for payment.  We now need to raise about £30,000 before the end of the month. If you feel prompted to…

We have sold 846 sq ft  and now there is 7,227 sq ft left to sell - each square foot costs £18.  Will you buy a square foot this week? Please donate via the church - place your gift in an envelope marked - 'Sandra Merriman YWAM' - cash or cheque payable to 'St John's Church…

St John's took part in Tearfund's "Big Bake" recently when church members donated home made cakes to sell at our toddler group morning on 14th October. Then on the 15th we held a "Stir-up Supper", an evening of food, thought and fellowship when a variety of foreign dishes was served from pizza and German goulash to…

A big thank you to all who contributed items for the food bank and supported the Traidcraft stall on Harvest Sunday 25th September. The food bank trolley is now much fuller and £276.00 was raised from the sale of Fairtrade goods on the stall.  In addition the lunch raised £141.00 for Tearfund.