A book to give you 'something to think about'

Congregation member Pat Heap was for many years a freelance producer of the popular BBC Radio Cambridgeshire faith programme Something to Think About. She conducted many interviews for the programme and kept some of the most striking recordings with the intention that they should one day be heard again. During the Covid lockdowns she transcribed them and a selection of the most compelling has now appeared in print.

Something to Think About: Stories of Turning Point is published by Loxwood Press and is a window onto the faith of a wide variety of Christians, each of whom experienced a profound turning point in their lives. It reflects the times in which the recordings were made, as the world emerged from a period of persecution for Christians in communist countries and Apartheid in South Africa was just coming to an end. From household names, such as David Suchet, to a homeless lorry driver and disabled jockey, the reality of God’s presence emerges loud and clear in these testimonies.

Revd Peter Heslam, academic, writer and Director of Faith in Business, says:

“Christian faith is based on storytelling; doctrine and spirituality without story is both dull and empty. In this short book, about twenty Christians tell in their own words the remarkable stories of turning points in their lives. Each one speaks with candour, humility and passion. The result is a book that provides riveting reading and a powerful stimulus to faith!”

The book can be ordered from all good bookshops and online at £9.50. However, Pat would love to see the book reaching as many people as possible and has some copies to give away, but invites donations to the Bible Society. Contact her via the church office (office@stjohntheevangelistcambridge.org) to request yours.

Now retired, Pat includes her own turning point in the book. Realising that God was calling her to train for church ministry, this she did, eventually serving as the Minister at Mill Road Baptist Church in Cambridge from 2000 to 2009, following 9 years there as Associate Minister.

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Our Sunday morning services begin at 10.00am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcoming team who will help you find somewhere to sit and will give you a service booklet and a hymn book. Please see our ‘Sunday services’ page for more details of services and times.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the morning service and we hope very much that you will stay for a chat. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access through powered double doors, and an accessible toilet. We have a small car park, and there is free parking on a Sunday in the surrounding streets. You may wish to arrive 10-15 minutes early if you need a parking space close to the church.

You can expect:
- A warm welcome, with everything you need to follow the service easily;
- Beautiful music in the English choral tradition at both Sunday services, led by the St John's choir and organist;
- A talk or sermon, usually focused on the readings we have heard;
- On Sunday and Wednesday mornings, tea or coffee afterwards and time to chat with others.

What about children?
We have a regular Children’s Church on Sunday mornings for 4-11 year-olds. The children learn about the same Bible readings we are hearing in church, with games, activities and prayers. We also have an All-Age service, where everybody worships together, on the first Sunday of each month. Find out more about Children's Ministry.