Activities this Sunday - 19th July 2020
For the time being, we won't be holding any services in the church building, but a live-streamed Sunday morning service will be available via the homepage of the church website. As we will be broadcasting live, please join us in time for the normal 10am start. If you're unable to watch at that time, you can catch up later.
Mike will be leading and Alec will be doing a talk on Ephesians 4:1-6, there will be a children’s talk and activity prepared by Teresa, songs, a Bible reading and prayers.
Church Diary - 12th July 2020
Monday 13th July
Readings: Joshua 18-19, Psalms 149-150, Jeremiah 9, Matthew 23
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open for phone calls |
| 10am | Staff meeting |
| 8pm | 'Virtual' St John's Committee meeting |
Tuesday 14th July
Readings: Joshua 20-21, Acts 1, Jeremiah 10, Matthew 24
Mike attending Deanery Chapter 'virtual' meeting (12pm)
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open for phone calls |
| 8pm | 'Virtual' St John's Vision Group meeting |
Wednesday 15th July
Readings: Joshua 22, Acts 2, Jeremiah 11, Matthew 25
Alec away until Wednesday 22nd July
Mike attending Chester Association 'virtual' meeting (12pm)
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open for phone calls |
| 11am | Tots & Tinies singing time live on Facebook |
| 8pm | 'Virtual' housegroups meet to discuss Sunday's talk |
Thursday 16th July
Readings: Joshua 23, Acts 3, Jeremiah 12, Matthew 26
Teresa's day off
| 9.30am-5pm | Church Office open for phone calls |
Friday 17th July
Readings: Joshua 24, Acts 4, Jeremiah 13, Matthew 27
Mike's day off
| 10.30am-3pm | Church Office open for phone calls |
| 6.30pm | Pathfinders 'virtual meeting' |
Saturday 18th July
Readings: Judges 1, Acts 5, Jeremiah 14, Matthew 28
| 10am | St John's Golf Society play at Styal Golf Club |
Sunday 19th July
Readings: Judges 2, Acts 6, Jeremiah 15, Mark 1
| 10am | A 'virtual' service will be available via the homepage of the church's website |
For more details about the daily Bible reading plan, including online readings, please visit our website.
Prayer Diary - 19th July 2020
The Collect for today - Sixth Sunday after Trinity:
God our Father, you have prepared for those who love you good things that surpass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love towards you that, loving you above all, we may obtain your promises which are greater than we can desire, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Specific Requests for Prayer:
All those in our church family (or their relatives) who are working in the NHS, care homes or in COVID-19 research; please pray for their safety at work and for their families (and especially children) not to be anxious but to know God's peace.
All those who: are faced with redundancy, had medical treatment cancelled, are caring full-time for family members, have lost job opportunities, had to postpone their wedding, had finals/exams cancelled and many similar situations.
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Please also pray for...
the sick and the bereaved:
our mission partners: Charlotte Kirkham (St Catherine's, Tranmere) and Robert Matati (Anglican minister in Butere, Kenya).
our local schools:
- Hartford Primary School & Kids Count Nursery, and other schools which members of the church are involved in.
- Hartford Church of England High School.
- All our young people; that they would find ways to encourage and support each other while they are unable to meet in their regular groups.
