Dear church family,
This Sunday is the beginning of Advent! Yes the evenings are getting darker earlier, which is harder for many of us, but Advent reminds us the waiting won’t last forever. Jesus Christ, who came that first Christmas, is “the light [that] shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). Maybe this week, when we see the darkness outside, it can remind us Jesus will come again, encouraging us to wait patiently by his Spirit’s strength.
This Sunday 6pm – Open to Questions – ‘COVID-19: The virus, our struggles, our hopes, and the new normal’ with Professor David Harper and Dr Mark Pickering. All welcome and do invite friends, too. Watch via our YouTube channel and text your questions on the night.
December Prayer Diary
If there’s anything you’d like the church family to be praying for you, email it to prayerdiary@stjohnsblackheath.org.uk by 6th December.
Could you give some time to serve others? Some ways you could help:
Delivering St John’s Christmas Cards to tell local residents about our events. If you could deliver to a street or two, we’d love to hear from you – we don’t want any residents missing out, so please do email office@stjohnsblackheath.org.uk !
Making visitors welcome at our Christmas events
If you could steward at an event or two, please get in touch. Any mornings Monday to Saturday, 5th – 24thDecember, for our “Still Christmas” nativity scenes – email Jane at andrewjanebes@gmail.com. Or any of our Christingle services, 3pm or 5pm Sat 19th, Wed 23rd, Thurs 24th December – email chris@stjohnsblackheath.org.uk
For inspiration about how to make the most of the Online Carol Service, click this short video:
Sunday morning service
Join us via our YouTube channel as we think about the Fruit of the Holy Spirit – faithfulness and gentleness. Then all welcome to join our virtual refreshments afterwards via Zoom, click here: * Zoom Refreshments *
Warmly in Christ,
Chris
