Church and Community News

Big Family Day Out 17 July 22 

On behalf of the Churches of Woodbridge we are so excited to be offering a bumper program of Bouncy Castles, Model Train Rides, Face painting, Cream Tea, Gaming Van, Hog Roast, regular acts of worship and testimony and much more, all for FREE!!!! 

For those of you who don’t know, the Big Family Day Out is an event  that Quay Church and St John’s, with some help from the other churches, organised before lockdown. We are so excited to be able to arrange this event again, it is a great way to bless the families of Woodbridge with a morning of fun where everything is free.

As we will be meeting for worship on Kingston field, instead of in church, it would be lovely if we as a church family could each commit to helping in some small way to play our own part in blessing the people of Woodbridge.
Please sign up on the serving opportunities board at the back of Church, you cant miss it it's near the coffee hatch. Who knows, you may have an opportunity to share the Good News with someone as you serve? Do come and join us, it's going to be great!! 
 

Brass on the grass - Saturday 16 July

News release from CAP 

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with over 800 affiliated churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills groups and more. Visit capuk.org to find out more.

They have sent our a news release on the cost of living crisis which can be found on this link. CAP - The Cost of Living Crisis
 

New Wine United Online 

If you are unable to be at New Wine this year they have  announced that you can now sign up to join online.  for further information click on the link below. 

 Jubilee Pastoral Tea

We will be celebrating the Jubilee with our more senior Woodbridge residents on Tuesday 2 August, 3 pm in church. If you haven't received an invitation from the Pastoral Tea team and feel you would like to join us please let Sue Simpson or the office know ASAP.

Have you noticed yet? 

Happy Birthday Little Pantry 

The Little Free Pantry has been open for one year!  Thank you to those who manage the pantry, checking it weekly and keeping it tidy. A special thank you, too, to all those who very generously keep topping the supplies up. We are so grateful.

We will never know the extent of this witness to our local community, but what a great way to show God's love to others. 

The Little Free Pantry team

Wow, what a celebration! 

 
The induction service on Monday was an amazing time of celebration as we welcomed Charles into his new ministry here at St John's with his family. If you were unable to make the service you can watch it on our YouTube Channel by clicking on the picture above.

Thank you so much

COVID update 

You are probably aware that local cases of COVID are increasing at the moment.  We just want to let you know that we have been notified of a number of folk in the church family who have tested positive for COVID this week.  There is no need to report your COVID status anymore as the government has removed all restrictions and requirement for reporting. However, we would like to ask that if you are feeling unwell or suspicious that you may have COVID symptoms (however mild) please stay away from church and join us online instead so we can reduce the spread further. 

We really hope and pray for all of you who have symptoms this week and in the weeks to come that you will recover quickly and your symptoms remain mild.  Thank you for helping us look after and care for each other as we learn to manage this new disease as part of our daily lives.

Noelle, Operations Manager

Our Old Vicarage Garden really needs some TLC

We are looking to do another clean-up, this time in the Old Vicarage Garden.  Grab your gloves, pruning shears, loppers and anything else you feel may be useful and join us on Saturday 30 July from 9am.  Refreshments will be provided.  The more the merrier and quicker we will get it all trim and looking good. 

St John's App - How to download to your phone

Our St John's App is now available to download to your phones, it is a great way to keep up to date with what is going on at St John's. You can find out what's on and when, when you are next on team duty , give to the work at St John's and much more.
It is very easy to download by following this link St John's App