03 October 2020
A treat for next Sunday (11 October) - Sung Evensong at 4pm. At the service we will be giving thanks for the life of Geoff Taylor, much loved and highly respected member of our congregation, on his first anniversary.
Congratulations to Shana ordained Deacon a week ago at St Paul's Cathedral!
From Shana: We are asking you to bring to St John of Jerusalem a photo of a loved one or friend who has died recently, or an image representing what has been lost, or a photo of hope for the future. The plan is that we might put up these photos on two large boards on the railings outside the church as an open air exhibition for those who pass by. Precise details of that will depend on the number of images we receive. We hope this Photo Exhibition will help to connect us and the wider neighbourhood - as we both remember and give expression to a voice of hope.
From Susan Crocker: Following on from a national initiative called 'Spare Chair Sunday', I thought that we could extend the idea for our own congregation and community. To extend the offer of a meal on a Sunday to someone who would appreciate the company in these challenging times. Following the sermon last Sunday and gospel reading, I was inspired to think about how we tackle loneliness with the encroaching winter with further lockdown potential and COVID restraints still with us. I was thinking – let's start telling people we trust if we are feeling lonely, and ask for help. Also let's start noticing and thinking of people who are on their own, who do not have work at this time, or who might be struggling with their mental health. Let's invite people to share a meal with us, meet up in a cafe, or invite someone round, but please keep safe and follow guidance. Please do talk to me or Andrew about how we can do this. One idea is that we have a sign up sheep (originally a typo, but we thought we'd keep it!) at the back with offers of lunch or dinner, and people can put their name by it. I don't want this to be a short term plan, but a way of sharing with each other in fellowship for now, and into the future. Thank you.
Evening Prayer on Sundays. In church every Sunday at 4pm.
Church Cleaning. The next church cleaning will be Sat 7 November, 9.30-11.30am. All welcome.
Prayers for Healing
The prayers for healing group are praying in their own homes for all of us. If you would like to send in prayer requests, please send them to: sjoj.healingteam@btinternet.com
If you would like names printed onto the back of this service sheet, please let Andrew know.
Barbara Altounyan is running a project called 'Family Talk' - a free service for all and any grandparents in the UK to have their phone conversations with their grandchildren recorded. If this would be of interest to you, or someone you know, please contact Barbara on 07712 534 399 or email barbara@thehospicebiographers.com
Hymn Singing on Zoom
Our Director of Music, Victoria, is meeting up on Zoom with people who enjoy singing. Please email Victoria at victoriahayorganist@gmail.com if you would like to be part of that.
The time the church opens on a Sunday
The doors of the church will first open on a Sunday at 9.30am. Please use the main doors rather than any of the side doors.
Morning Prayer Midweek
Morning Prayer will be said in church at 9am, Mondays to Saturdays.
Midweek Church Opening
The church will be open for Private Prayer on Thursdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm.