John 15:18-16:3 (March 17th)

Read John 15:18-16:3.
Why should we not be discouraged when Christianity is opposed?
When someone hates us it can be easier to bear if we know why, and if the real reason isn’t us. Opposition comes to Christians, because we belong to Christ, and ultimately the world hates God (John 15:18-25). Jesus tells us in advance so that we are prepared and don’t give up (John 16:1). And he gives us the Holy Spirit, so that in the midst of persecution, we can bear witness to Jesus. Let’s pray for Christians who face severe persecution (see the Open Doors World Watch List).

Family Bible Time

Do: pretend to be meeting as persecuted Christians (eg. Shut the curtains, have your Bible in a secret place, whisper, use a torch in a cupboard…)

Read: John 15:18-19

Think: why do some people not like Christians?
Do you know any examples of Christians being hated?

Pray: pray for Christians from a country on the world watch list

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