JohnPaul Parish Church

Thy Kingdom Come
2017-05-25 - 2017-06-04
Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which the Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people around the world to join. During a focused time between Ascension and Pentecost (25th May – 4th June 2017), he is calling on Christians to pray that people might come to know Jesus Christ
During that time, communities and churches around the world are gathering together to pray that their friends, families and neighbours might come to know Jesus Christ and prayer events of all shapes and sizes will be taking place
An event is planned at Blackburn Cathedral on Wednesday 24th May at 7.30pm with Roy Crowne from Hope, to enable us to pray together before returning to our towns and villages to pray during the period from Ascension to Pentecost

The Thy Kingdom Come website contains a wealth of resources to help you to plan to pray as an individual and as a family. If you follow the links below you can:

Pledge to Pray as an individual or with your family
Download a one page overview of how you can take part

as an individual or
as a family

You can access a wealth of resources. This includes suggestions for prayer stations, 24/7 prayer rooms and holding prayer meetings, as well as service templates and ideas for families and young people including suggestions for Messy Church Activities, and ideas for Primary School Assemblies
There are also some helpful booklets of resources which can be downloaded from the links below

Bright Prayer Ideas for Families at home
Resources for Prayer and Worship

Watch videos
Download poster templates, logos or social media guides and images
Buy resources from CPO. These include bookmarks, prayer cards, and even a mug to remind you to pray for 5 friends whilst at work or during your coffee break

Men's Breakfast - Guest Speaker Dan Theobalds
2017-05-06 08:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London)
On Saturday 6th May at 8am Dan Theobalds from Rishton Methodist Church will be coming to speak to us. Dan, until recently was assistant Manager (and player) for Saint Johns Baxenden church football team and is the headteacher at Saint James C of E primary school, Lower Darwen. Dan will be speaking to us about his faith and sharing his testimony, along with insights into how he is aware that God interacts in his life and with others. This will be an interactive talk with video clips/discussion points. Please either sign up on the poster at the back of church or let Paul Pountain know whether you are coming so we have an idea of numbers. EVERYONE WELCOME

Easter Sunday Service
2017-04-16 10:15 - 11:30
Celebration Service

Good Friday Service
2017-04-14 14:00 - 15:00
Quiet reflection of the suffering of Christ

Maundy Thursday Service
2017-04-13 19:30 - 20:30
Evening reflection of the Last Supper

Palm Sunday Service
2017-04-09 10:15 - 11:30
The beginning of Holy week

Palm Sunday with Mark Ireland
2017-04-09 08:00 - 12:00
This coming Sunday it is Palm Sunday, a special Sunday that marks the beginning of the Week of Passion; in which Christ lived out his final few days in this world before being sentenced to death on the cross. Joining us, and it is great to have him back with us, is the Archdeacon of Blackburn the Ven Mark Ireland, who will be sharing with us his thoughts and reflections on the Bible reading this Sunday. So please come and join us as we worship our Lord in the heart of our fellowship

Free Community Fete
2017-03-22 08:00 - 17:00
On the weekend of 9th/10th/11th September, 2016, we will be holding a free Community Weekend, with events open to all members of our community, their friends and family, completely free of charge. All we desire, is that you enjoy a family day out together with other members of your community, without the worry of what it might cost
On Saturday, 10th September, we are holding a Free Community Fete, on St. John’s School field, beginning at 12pm. Again, everything will be free of charge, and again, we just want everybody to have a good day out. Refreshments will be available and attractions will include, Bouncy Castle, Punch and Judy, Tug-o-War between local Pub and Club teams competing for the coveted Bash Tug Trophy. There will be silly games and races for anybody to enter, Craft tents, Model building tent, and many other attractions. Please come and join us in having a great stress free day with the family
If you want any more information, please contact Dave Finch on 01254 396 689 or 07894 508 945

Men's Breakfast - 1st Hand Account of 9/11 Twin Towers Disaster
2017-03-04 08:00 - 09:30
In 2001 Mike and Gil Chew were regular members of our congregation and also happened to be in the World Trade Centre on Sept 11th, when two aeroplanes were flown into the twin towers by terrorists.
Mike is our guest at Men’s Breakfast this coming Saturday on 4th February at 8am and he will relate what happened, how he and Gil escaped and how they coped with the aftermath and how God helped them.
Open to any men in Baxenden. Please contact John on 01254 872 428 so we know how many to cater for
