John 3:9-15 (January 13th)

Read John 3:9-15
Why do we need to fix our eyes on Jesus?
We cannot know about heavenly things ourselves, but Jesus can, as the one who came for heaven. We also can't bring ourselves to eternal life, only Jesus can, as the one who will be "lifted up". Jesus refers to the story in Number 21:4-9 where the Israelites are facing death (from venomous snakes) because of their disobedience. Moses is told to lift up a bronze snake on a pole, and all who look up to it will live. Jesus is the one lifted up on the cross for our sins, so when we look to him we receive life.

Family Bible Time

Read John 3:13-15

Think: Who is the Son of Man who came from heaven?
Why is Jesus going to be lifted up?

Pray: thank Jesus for coming from heaven so that we can have eternal life

Do: make a cross (out of paper/sticks…) and put it somewhere to remind you of Jesus today

Planning your Visit

Welcome to St John's Church!

We are so delighted that you have found our website. We are a Church family in Wimborne for anyone living, working or studying around this area. Whoever you are, whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced Christian or not, we would love you to join us.

From an intrigued onlooker to the committed follower we are keen that everyone should grow in relationship with God through knowing Jesus. To help us do that our emphasis is on hearing God speak to us by his Holy Spirit through his word, the Bible. Each of us knows that we only grow in a relationship with someone and get to know them when we spend time listening to them and responding and reacting to what they say. So the focus of St John’s is on listening to God’s word, talking to him in prayer and taking up all that he says.

The Church family here at St John’s longs to help anyone who wants to investigate the life of Jesus. On this site you will find people, meetings, talks and events shaped to help you take another step forward in finding out more about God and his love for us in Jesus, and to help you get linked into the church family life.

We hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally in the very near future and that you will quickly feel at home at St John’s.

Stuart Hull and Nigel Day (Churchwardens)
Please note that we are currently seeking a new Vicar, following the retirement of Revd Peter Breckwoldt in July 2025