Church Activities
Alpha
We run regular Alpha Courses during the autumn to help people learn about the Christian faith in an informal and sociable environment. Evenings start with a meal followed by a video and discussion in very small groups.
(Contact Ted Evans 388295)
Bible Reading Notes
Scripture Union (Contact Diana Hanes 387581).
Every Day with Jesus (Contact Yvonne Larkman 382709)
Cassette Tapes
Cassette tapes are made of all the Sunday services and are available to borrow from the library in the Church Office for about six months.
(Contact Church Office 383162)
Counselling
An opportunity to discuss worries and problems of any nature in complete confidence with trained counsellors. - details here
(Contact Counselling Team 380692)
Dance Group
The aim of the group is to learn to worship God through movement and dance.
(Contact Nicola Lumley 380712 or Sandra Watson 384885)
Divorce Recovery Workshop
This is part of the UK DRW National Charity which is a self funding voluntary organisation started in 1992. - details here
(Contact Liz or David Grant : 01473 721565)
Hollesley Bay Prison
Members of St John’s are involved in Sunday worship once a month and in a range of other activities at Hollesley Bay. (Contact Peter Skevington 387042).
Link Up
Enabling women in local churches to get together to develop friendships and invite friends - meeting alternate Mondays at 7.30 pm usually in the Old Vicarage.
(Contact Liz Brockbank 383641)
Music
Musicians and singers who would like to be involved in leading worship should contact
Alan
Weller (380164) or Lyn Spall (386965).
Pastoral Committee
Responsible for organising events and care for the elderly and housebound. If you know of someone who would value a pastoral visit, please contact Sue Hawes (383221) or Jenny Burleigh (383522).
Healing Prayer Ministry Group
Available to pray with people for God's healing of physical and related problems after services or at home.
(Contact Roy and Lis Eaton 01473 610147)
Just42
Just42 is a charitable Christian Youth Work Trust serving the Farlingaye High School catchment area. During the week several different groups are run by Just42 including BOYS, OTS, Girls Night and Games Club in Woodbridge, J.A.D.’S in Hasketon and Grundisburgh Café.
Contact 01394 380992, email info@just42.org.uk Website www.just42.org.uk
Prayer
All are welcome to join a time of prayer at 9 am on weekdays in the church. Items for prayer and thanks can be entered into the prayer book at the back of church any time.
Residential Homes
We take regular monthly Communion services at Highlands and Suffolk Place, and can take home Communion to those who wish it. (Contact Church Office)
Small Groups
A special feature of our Church, where small informal groups meet every week for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. New members always welcome. Information at side of church.
(Contact Pat and Graham House 615710)
St John’s Family Centre
This runs two projects: The Community Car Service and a Disabled Craft Class.
(Contact for the Disabled Craft Club: Shirley Frost 01473 735450.
Contact for the Community Car Service : Janet Church 01473 630866)
Women’s Fellowship
An opportunity to hear an interesting speaker and enjoy a time of worship, friendship and a cup of tea on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2.45 pm in the Church Hall.
(Contact Sylvia Smith - 383635)
World Mission Action Group
(General contact Anthony Lumley - 380712)
St John’s supports several mission societies and projects, including the following:
Bible Society : Rosemary Clapperton (388108)
Children’s Society : (box opening) Diana Hanes (387581)
Christian Aid : (annual house to house collection) Anthony Lumley (380712)
Church’s Ministry among Jewish People : Sue Harris (01473 626128)
Church Mission Society : Marion Nunn (383142), Rhian Roberts (388140)
Church Pastoral Aid Society : Graham Oliver (388001)
Fair Trade Issues : David Boyes (383389)
South American Mission Society : Roger Hanes (387581)
The Gideons : Robert Watson (384885)
The Leprosy Mission : Marion Nunn (383142)
Tear Fund : Sue Simpson (385839)
Youth And Children’s Activities
An extensive range of activities and events for children and young people.
Junior Church (Sundays during 9 and 11am services) :
Créche
Bubbles (Pre-school to Reception)
Surfers (Years 1, 2 and 3))
Xstream (Years 4, 5 and 6)
All meet in St John’s Old Vicarage.
(Contact Tamsin Nunn 388525)
Revival Youth Congregation:
Cells (Sundays during 9 and 11am services).
Small groups of people you can get on with, and the chance to explore
what it means to be a Christian, chat, make friends, pray, look at the
Bible etc. Year 7 upwards. Meet in the Church Hall.Vision (Every second Sunday evening at 7.00 pm)
A monthly youth service in church geared towards and run by young
people. Focusing on worship and relevant teaching.Open House (One Sunday each month at 7.30pm)
An ideal opportunity to get to know each other more.Rock Solid (Fridays 6.30-8.30 pm)
For school years 7-10. Play stations, games, music, tuck shop, food, trips and
talk about God stuff etc. Meet in the Church Hall.For more information regarding any of the above, contact Andy Williams on 01394 383390 or email info@revivalwoodbridge.org.uk
See our youth website www.revivalwoodbridge.org.uk for more information
20s and 30s Group
We enjoy fun, friendship and food. Socials are held alternate Friday evenings, and include bowling, cinema, BBQs, takeaway and games evenings. We also meet up with people from other churches in the area. The group is very informal and we are always very keen to welcome new members, so please speak to Pete Hanes (387920) or James McDonald (01473 620017)