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Traditionally, Pentecost is celebrated for a week after Pentecost Sunday, so here are some words from the liturgy as we move forward in the power of the Spirit:

We have celebrated the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ over the powers of sin and death. We have proclaimed God’s mighty acts and we have prayed that the power that was at work when God raised Jesus from the dead might be at work in us.

By the Spirit’s power, may we live out what we proclaim:

by word and example;

by seeking and serving Christ in all people;

by prayer for the world and its leaders;

by defending the weak;

and by pursuing peace and justice in human society.

On the 7th July please join us in the Vicarage Garden

Please sign up if you can offer help and what food you are able to bring and share.

Sign-up sheets at the back of church.

Looking forward to sharing a great afternoon with the extended family.

Here are a couple of pictures.

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Many thanks to Jennifer for giving up her evening to run the training.

More information and even some online training can be found on the red cross website https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid

Congratulations to the five young people who were admitted to Communion this morning. Thank you Alice for preparing them. The Holy Spirit is indeed at work – Alleluia!!

You can find out more about Pentecost on the Church of England’s website

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/living-out-our-faith/pentecost

See you tomorrow.

There is only a few weeks before this fantastic group arrive at St Johns,

Ticket information for all our events can he found here
https://testing.stjohnsshirley.org.uk/tickets-st-johns/

We hope to see you there.

Looking for a different service? Why not try evensong, available at St John’s this Sunday.

John – one of our church members is organising this fantastic local event, so if you are looking for things to do please add this to your diaries.

Click the picture for a detailed list of events.

Every year The Shrublands Trust, whose activities include running the Food Bank, hold a family fun day on the ‘green’ outside the Shrublands Shops.This year it is on Sunday 16th June.         

There will be food, games, raffles etc. Bev, the organiser, has requested jam jars filled not with jam or marmalade but with small gifts. Ideas for gifts include sweets, pencils and erasers, hair accessories, really anything that will fit into a jar. Would any of you be able to donate one (or more)? I realise that this is very short notice but if you can help please bring them to church on 9th or 16th June. The event runs from 2.00 to 6.00p.m. and all are most welcome.

Thank you for all the help you already give to the Trust.

Margaret Kingdom