30/05/2026
31st May 2026 WELCOME Trinity
to Sunday
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
THERE IS NO SERVICE AT ST. JOHN’S TODAY BUT YOU ARE INVITED
TO A JOINT SERVICE WITH ST. PAUL’S CHESTER GREEN AND ST.
ALKMUNDS AT ST. PAUL’S CHESTER GREEN STARTING AT 10 A.M.
For those who would like to know the readings for Trinity Sunday they would be as follows:
Isaiah 40 vv 12-17, 27-end
2 Corinthians 13 vv 11-end
Matthew 28 vv 16-end
Reflection – The man who breathes God’s Spirit into us (part)
The Hebrew Bible speaks neither of a Trinity, nor of a God different from the God of the Gospels. It speaks unswervingly of a Father, who alone creates, teaches, liberates, loves and dwells with his people Israel, whom he calls to become his Son.
The Gospels present Jesus as this true Israel, who recognises God as his ‘Father’, and shows the world what it means to be the Son of such a God, most clearly in his death.
After his death, Jesus lives on in those who live as he did, and who show them-selves to be possessed by the same Spirit of sonship that characterised his life.
H.J. Richards
NEXT WEEK
Monday 10.30 a.m. Welcome Café in the Social Room until 2.30 p.m.
7.00 p.m. Sitwell Singers in church until 10.00 p.m.
7.30 p.m. Social Room in use until 9.30 p.m.
Tuesday 10.30 a.m. Welcome Café in the Social Room until 2.30 p.m.
Wednesday 1.30 p.m. Bible Study/Teaching – please see separate note
7.00 p.m. Bible Course – please see separate note
Thursday 10.30 a.m. Welcome Café in the Social Room until 2.30 p.m.
Friday 10.30 a.m. Welcome Café in the Social Room until 2.30 p.m.
NEXT WEEK (Cont.)
Sunday 9.45 a.m. Family Eucharist
7th June Readings : Genesis 12 vv 1-9
Romans 4 vv 13-end
Matthew 9 vv 9-13, 18-26
Celebrant : Rev. Catrin Engh
Preacher : Jacqueline Haywood
Reader : Naza Maryrose Ochu
Intercessions : Charlotte Beer
Chalice : Jacqueline Haywood
Sidespeople : Amos Chuku and Pat Gregory
6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer with hymns led by Rev. Mina Munns
First Lesson : 1 Samuel 18 vv 1-16
Second Lesson : Luke 8 vv 41-end
St. John’s 200 Club Quarterly Payments
Would those people who pay quarterly into the 200 Club please be aware that the next payments are now due and should be given to Maralyn as soon as possible. Thank you.
Mile of Pennies
Although people may not use cash as much as they used to with the advent of card payments, St. John’s is still collecting any pennies (or other small denomination coins you may be able to spare). Labelled jars in which you can save the coins are available at the back of church. If you would like more details about this please see Maralyn. Thank you.
Easy Fundraising
Just a reminder that you can help raise funds for St. John’s by purchasing goods and services through the Easy Fundraising website (www.easyfundraising.org.uk). It is simple to use. Start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then within that website shop as normal using the app of the shop or services you wish to buy and nominating St. John’s as the charity you wish to receive your donation.
St. John’s has recently a cheque for £18.82 from easyfundraising. Many thanks to all who have contributed to this amount.
Used Postage Stamps for Charity
Pat Gregory continues to support the Bransby Home of Rest for Horses and has asked if people could save used postage stamps and give them to her so she can donate them to this charity. This is a charity that she has supported for many years and there is an on-going appeal for used stamps by the charity. There is a box at the back of church in which your stamps can be placed. Thank you.
St. John’s 200 Club Winners 24th May 2026
£15 Brenda Green; £10 Ian Shelton; £5 Beryl Field.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
3rd June – 10th June Wednesday afternoons Bible Study/teaching
A more in-depth bible study, exploring book by book. This term the group has requested Job and Psalms, possibly Isaiah. Meetings will be from 1.30 – 3.00 p.m. in various people’s homes. Please speak to Jacqueline or Mary if you would like to join us or know more.
3rd June – 10th June Wednesday Evenings The Bible Course
We are again running the Bible Society’s The Bible Course, this time on Wednesdays from 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. at the Weinmans’ home. This is an 8 week overview of how the major Bible themes fit together, and has been thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by those who completed it last term. Please speak to Jacqueline to book your place.
Saturday, 13th June 11.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. Sausage Sizzle
Our fundraising event for a nominated charity. There will be a BBQ, tombola, raffle and cake. Any items/donations for the stalls would be appreciated. Thank you.
As yet no charity has been chosen to be the recipient of the proceeds from this event but Claire and Mary would appreciate any suggestions you might have.
Saturday, 13th June 7.30 p.m. ‘The Road Home’
Concert by the Derwent Singers
This concert is a vibrant journey through modern America a ca****la, conducted by Dexter Drown.
It includes music by Whitacre, Copland, Barber, Erb and Paulus.
Tickets £15 (under 18s FREE). Buy online or on the door (cash or card)
Saturday, 20th June 7.30 p.m. “An Italian Evening”
Derby Bach Choir Summer Concert
An evening of music from Italy including Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir, Vivaldi’s Magnificat, and a selection of choruses from some of our favourite operas, conducted by Richard Roddis with accompanist Tom Corfield.
Tickets £15, accompanied under 16s FREE (includes refreshments.
Saturday, 27th June 7.30 p.m. “Missa Solemnis” (Ludwig van Beethoven)
Sitwell Singers Summer Concert
The Missa Solemnis is a powerful and moving work and will be conducted by Dexter Drown with accompanists (piano) Daniel Browell and Roman Kosyakov.
Tickets £14 (in advance from the Sitwell Singers website); £16 at the door; £5 under 18s).
Saturday, 11th July 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Open Garden
Tony Grantham is once again opening up his garden to raise funds for St. John’s. There will be refreshments, a plant stall and cake stall.
Tony’s address is : 54 Wilmington Avenue, Alvaston. DE24 0JE
Mission of St. John’s Church
To be a caring community striving to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ
sharing in the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
and to love our neighbour, having the Eucharist at the centre of our worship
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