Sunday 5^th June

A big welcome to all this morning as we come into the house of the Lord to give him glory, praise and thanks.

We welcome as our guest preacher this morning The Reverend Paul Topham, who has a long association with this church.

“he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God…” Romans 4

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Opening hymn 393 O Worship the Lord

The Epistle Romans 4: 13-25

Around the Gospel 250 In the Lord

Gospel Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26

Offertory hymn 133 Firmly I Believe

Communion / Eucharistic Prayer:

Sung responses can be found on page 8

Everyone is welcome to share in the communion, if you prefer to receive a blessing at the altar rail you are very welcome, and if you would like a special prayer or a prayer for healing please indicate that to the priest when he comes to you

Communion hymn 327 Majesty

(Sung quietly and prayerfully)

Recessional hymn 532 We Have a Gospel

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Paella Party Margery Farr will be holding her annual Paella Party, in aid of charity on Thursday 16^th June. Everyone is very welcome please sign up on the list at the back of the church. Cost 15euros.

Mid Summer Treasure Hunt and Picnic.

Tuesday 28^th June Port Frejus 19.00

Stuart Reed is organizing a treasure hunt followed by a bring and share picnic on the beach in aid of the Centenary Appeal. 10 euros each, to include wine, soft drinks and bread. Stuart is a great organiser of quizzes so it promises to be an entertaining evening. Do plan to join in.

Curry party. Friday 29^th July at Chris and Mary Cribb’s home in Lorgues. Swimming, boules and great food keep the date free. More details later.

St. John’s in the Var.

Tonight at Port Grimaud 17.00, please tell people you know in the area.

Television

Tim Wood has a small television set he would like to sell in aid of the Centenary Appeal. If you are interested talk to Tim this morning.

Elizabeth Bone, an elderly woman, a long time member of this church, is being moved, quite suddenly, to a retirement nursing home at Cotingnac where she knows no one Do you know anyone living in the area who could visit her?

Advertising St. John’s. Small posters are available at the back of the church, advertising St. John’s please take these and display them in places where Anglophones are likely to see them, Campsites, Hotels etc. Please note on the list provided where you will display them so that we know what areas have been covered. Thank you.

St. John’s Church The Reverend Canon Ben Eaton

Avenue Paul Doumer 04 94 40 48 61

www.sjevar.com revbeaton@aol.com