Dear Church Family
‘How pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!’ Psalm 133:1
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges facing us, is how not to let Coronavirus divide us. Some of us are eager to meet in person and others are more cautious, some are sceptical about the restrictions, and others see them as absolutely justified, and plenty of us will fall somewhere between! In such a precarious environment how can we move forward together in pleasant unity?
These next few months won’t be easy, but by God’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit, there is an opportunity for us to model something different to the rest of the world:
‘Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.’ (Ephesians 4:1-3)
Notices
Please pray for our former curate Herbert Aparanga – for his Institution and Induction as Vicar of All Saints, Shooters Hill on Wednesday 7 October, 2020 at 6.30pm. Please give thanks for him and God’s calling, and that he will faithfully proclaim the gospel.
Open to Questions ‘Race & Racism’ with Ray Brown
If you missed the service you can watch it by going to the St John’s YouTube Channel. I am very open to any feedback and welcome your contributions, as the leadership think and pray through this important area.
Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting
Monday 19th October via Zoom. This is the delayed meeting from April, and further details will follow.
Sunday Services
Morning 9.15am in-person and 11.15am in-person and livestreamed
Continuing the series on the Holy Spirit looking at ‘The gifts of the Spirit’
Evening 6pm in-person and livestreamed
Continuing the series on James ‘The proving of faith’ (James 2:14-26)
Please make sure you’ve read the guidelines for attending our services
Guidelines.pdf
I hope you have a good weekend. Grace to you, Eddie
