Category Archives: Missions

Hopezone

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Ken Perrett

What is Hope Zone? Hope Zone was set up as an after-school safe place for children of secondary school age.  The Drop-In centre opened on Wednesday 9th September 2009 under the auspices of Churches Together in Crowthorne.  Hope Zone subsequently became a Charity … Continue reading →

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Christians in Gaza: Serving through suffering

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Ken Perrett

As we continue to pray for all those caught up in the violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, Embrace the Middle East, one of the missions which we support here at St John’s, is continuing to support its Christian … Continue reading →

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Visit to Alexander Devine Childrens’ Hospice Services

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Ken Perrett

On a lovely sunny Monday afternoon, five members of the Missions Committee (Carol, Ken, Hazel, Gini, Veronica) drove to Snowball Hill, Maidenhead to visit the home of Alexander Devine Childrens’ Hospice Services that we have heard so much about from … Continue reading →

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Christ the King – Missions

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Ken Perrett

This Sunday, the 20th November, is Christ the King Sunday, the day when we especially remember the seven missions we support through our Church regular giving. These missions are: The Church Mission Society, The Leprosy Mission, The Church Army, Corrymeela, … Continue reading →

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The Missions we support

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Ken Perrett

At St John’s we have a Missions Committee with representatives for seven Missions:

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The Bible Society

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Ken Perrett

Working in over 200 countries, Bible Society is a charity on a global mission to bring the Bible to life for every man, woman and child. The Bible Society believes that when people engage with the Bible, lives can change … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Middle East

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Ken Perrett

The Christian Development Charity Tackling Poverty & Injustice in the Middle East. Embrace the Middle East supports their Christian partners in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore the dignity of the most excluded and marginalised communities. Where … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Middle East – Gaza update

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Ken Perrett

Su McClellan from Embrace the Middle East is coming to speak to us on Christ the King Sunday – 20th November It’s a beautiful balmy October evening. The sun has gone down but it’s still warm. There’s laughter, and the … Continue reading →

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