John 4:43-54 (January 21st)

Read John 4:43-54.
Is there a situation where you need to 'take Jesus at his word' (v50)?
Jesus is welcomed into Galilee because they had seen his miracles, but all is not as positive at it seems. Being amazed at Jesus' wonders is not enough, people need to believe his words (like the Samaritans did). So Jesus does not go with the royal official to heal his child, and he has to take Jesus at his word. Do we only believe when we see answers to our prayers, or do we trust when we can't see?

Family Bible Time

Read: John 4:49-51 (the royal official’s son is ill and about to die)

Think: why did the royal official have to trust Jesus?
Why do we have to trust Jesus today?

Pray: that we would trust Jesus even though we can’t see him

Do: have fun controlling things with just your words (eg. ‘Hey siri, lumos’, ‘ok google, do a barrel roll’)

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