BIBLE DETECTIVES HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

Bible Detectives provides an opportunity for children in full time kindy to year 2 to learn more about Jesus. 36'ers is run concurrently with activities focused on the year 3 -year 6 age group. Held during the sermon each Sunday, children are encouraged to join in conversations and craft activities to develop their faith and understanding of the Bible. Themes for each term are based upon seasons and festivals of the church year. Opportunities to develop friendships with other children are also encouraged during combined activities with the 36’ers ministry. As part of Bible Detectives and 36'ers ministries, children also have the opportunity to participate in congregational activities such as the Christmas Eve service, creation of Christmas Nativity and Easter displays.

For more information, please contact Jayne Hartwig (BD) or Chris Cook (36'ers) via the church office

36'ers HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

Bible Detectives provides an opportunity for children in full time kindy to year 2 to learn more about Jesus. 36'ers is run concurrently with activities focused on the year 3 -year 6 age group. Held during the sermon each Sunday, children are encouraged to join in conversations and craft activities to develop their faith and understanding of the Bible. Themes for each term are based upon seasons and festivals of the church year. Opportunities to develop friendships with other children are also encouraged during combined activities with the 36’ers ministry. As part of Bible Detectives and 36'ers ministries, children also have the opportunity to participate in congregational activities such as the Christmas Eve service, creation of Christmas Nativity and Easter displays.

For more information, please contact Jayne Hartwig (BD) or Chris Cook (36'ers) via the church office

LITTLE LAMBS' MUSIC HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

Little Lambs' Music is a St John’s preschool ministry. It takes place on a Monday morning from 10am until 11.30am in the St John’s Ministry Centre during school terms. Come join us for a 45 minute session where we will sing, move, dance, play instruments, hear stories and rhymes. The session time ends with a fruit time for the children and a morning tea for parents. All preschool children/babies and their parents/caregivers are welcome.

During the current pandemic, in person Youth Space events are being replaced with online events using video conferencing apps. For details, see the weekly email communication from St John's or contact the Church Office.

Youth Space encompasses high school age students from Years 7 to 12. Youth Space takes place weekly on Friday nights during school terms, from 7.00-9.00pm. The aim is to provide a safe environment for young people to grow and mature in their faith and under the guidance of young adult and adult youth leaders and to build relationships with their peers.

Youth Space is an integral part of the journey leading to the Rite of Confirmation, which takes place when a young person is in Year 9 or 10.

During the current pandemic in person Young Adult gatherings are being replaced with online events using video conferencing apps. For details see the St John's Young Adults Facebook page

St John’s has a vibrant young adult community, gathering each week on Tuesday nights. This is a place for young Christian adults to talk about life, faith and community. Each week we gather for a shared meal together followed by a study or worship and finishing with a time of prayer.

Each year in September/October we hold a weekend retreat for the young adult community. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow together and individually in faith, grow together as a community and build deeper relationships with one another.

FLOURISH SMALL GROUPS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

St John's has many ongoing small groups of women across all ages and stages meeting in the evenings, either fortnightly or monthly, at participants homes or at the St John's Ministry Centre for a time of growing in faith together and building connections and friendships.

All small groups are always open and looking to welcome in anyone who would like to join.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

This bible study group of women across ages and stages meets every Tuesday morning at the St John's Ministry Centre at 9:45 during school terms, they begin their time together with a morning tea followed by a bible study where they work through various books of the bible throughout the year.

Everyone is invited and welcome to join us to grow in faith, connection and friendship.

MEN'S MINISTRY GATHERINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

This is a monthly men's get together, meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the St John's Ministry Centre.

Each month a different topic is discussed lead by various men who form part of the group. This group aims to support and encourage each other through their growing in faith together.

Everyone is welcome.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW

This is an active fellowship with a strong service focus, meeting for Devotion, Bible study with song and prayer as well as a blessing for the meal prepared by the month's hostesses. There are often Guest Speakers and a collection is taken for current LWA and LWSA/NT projects.

The Women's Fellowship meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:00am in the Church/Hall.

New members are always welcome.