Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) is an American Spiritual first printed in 1899. Many arrangements are available, including this instrumental only piano version.
Good Friday Devotional Service 10 April 2020
Passion Sunday Service Now Available
Sunday service now available
A Song To Encourage Us All
St John's Bentleigh Covid-19 Notice
We pray for all health workers dealing with this illness; for those suffering illness and their families; and those anxious and concerned about the future.
At 11.00 am and 7.00pm, the bell will ring to remind us all to pray.
Next Sunday, March 8th at 4.30pm - Messy Church
Join us to explore what it means ‘Being by myself’ for young kids, pre-school and early primary school. Messy Church is fun, interactive and creative. Simple meal will be provided at the end of the service.
Alpha - explore life, faith, meaning
Alpha launch at St John’s - Alpha on Tucker & Centre
Wednesday, 19 February, at 7pm, meal provided.
It’s an opportunity for people to explore life’s big questions and to consider Christian beliefs. Each session involves a meal together, a video presentation and discussion around the table.
Homework Club (HS) - Thursdays during term, 3.30-5pm @ St John's Bentleigh
Free English and Math tutoring at St John’s Activities Centre.
Every Thursday during school term, from 3.30-5pm. No charge, parents welcome to stay.
January Activities - Free sewing lessons, music & rhythm taster and games day for kids
All activities are free of charge and open to public (please see poster for further details)
Summer Bible School - 8 short lectures about Faith Works Balance
Vicar David Powys will lead a short summer bible school on Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 January from 7.30 - 9.30pm.
St John's Mini Fete, Saturday 18 May 2019
Another great day and a fantastic Result!!
A very busy Voting day- steady queues all day
and great weather – a beautiful sunny autumn day
and great sausage sizzle weather!
Kids and Craft Market 23 February 2019
Doors open 9:30: door prize ticket on entry.
Democracy Sausages and other things
We sold 400 sausages and a lot of cakes too at our St John’s this morning when our hall was turned into a polling booth for the State elections. Well done to everyone, and thank you. A busy and fun time was had by all - cooking sausages, selling cakes, going through books and second-hand clothes.
Flowers in memory of Isobel Newell
The flowers for this morning’s worship were in memory of Isobel Newell, one of our long term and much loved parishioners who died this time last year. They made a beautiful backdrop for our quiet 8 am worship and reminded us at the 9.30 am service led by children that we share the life of Christ here on earth with the old and young, and with the saints in heaven. May Isobel rest in peace and rise in glory.
Flowers on 14 October 2018 in memory of Isobel Newell.
Jesus Feeds - Our Sunday Worship last week
The theme of our Sunday worship last week 14 October was Jesus Feeds where we heard the story of the loaves and the fishes and talked about what might be in God’s lunchbox - love, creation, encouragement and life. Our prayers were in the shape of fishes, pinned to a net, as we prayed for God’s love and grace to reach those in need and those we are praying for.
Some folk from our family service organising group this month, pose for a photoshoot with the fish and the net after the service. Great time, everyone!
Who do you say that I am?
Who is Jesus for you? This is the question that Jesus asks his followers and asks us. The challenge for us is to follow the passionate way of love. How do we give ourselves away in the service of others? Come along and explore what following Jesus means for you.
Even the Dogs - God's grace for all
God's mercy includes all. A Syrophoenician woman's courage reminds Jesus that the crumbs under the table are abundant enough for all. What are the boundaries or barriers that we put in place? How are we challenged to go beyond them.
New Guinea Martyrs - The Courage to Love
On Sunday 2nd September we celebrate the courage and love of the New Guinea Martyrs - twelve ordinary people who showed great love. Two were PNG nationals, most were Australian and a couple were English. These 12 Anglicans were among 333 others who were martyred during WWII. They show us that no matter how young or old, or ordinary we may be, we too can play a part in showing courageous love and revealing God's loving presence.
Choosing Life
What does it mean to choose what is life-giving rather than life-denying? Come and reflect upon what it means to follow the living one of God.