St Johns Felbridge Daily Prayers

We pray all the...

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

We pray all the preparations for the services tomorrow, especially for the family services with the fun packed event full of information about our mission partners to follow on in the hall.

As World Mission Gift Day...

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

As World Mission Gift Day approaches, help us to open our hearts to pray and to give generously to support our brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to every corner of the world.

We pray for our community...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

We pray for our community as it grows larger. We pray that the resources of schools, surgeries, water, waste, roads and all the infrastructure will be adequate to meet the need. May our local politicians and government officers have the wisdom and the vision to build for a sustainable future. May we, as a church, grasp this unique opportunity to welcome newcomers who may be open to a new life through the gospel.

As many concerts and events...

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

As many concerts and events take place at the start of summer we bring before You the Baroque concert in our church on the Saturday 20th June. May the faith of these composers and musicians from that remarkable time inspire, renew faith and encourage new faith in those that attend.

We pray most earnestly for...

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

We pray most earnestly for someone to come and lead youth ministry in our church and town. Give us , Lord, we beseech you, someone with a heart filled with love for You and for the young people of the town. We pray for teachers, pupils and students tired at the end of term often with results and big decisions to come.

Let us give thanks for...

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Let us give thanks for yesterday's services, and also pray with those who meet this afternoon in church and tonight on-line that Jesus Christ's name will be lifted up in our lives and in our community. We are especially thankful for the teaching we receive and the faithful service and witness of so many fellow believers.

St Catherine's Hospice...

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

St Catherine's Hospice recently moved from rather cramped conditions in Crawley to spacious, purpose-built premises in Pease Pottage, but a lack of funding means that they can't use all their beds at the same time. Please pray for their dedicated staff who provide expert palliative care and dignity for those at the end of their lives, and for sufficient funding to use more beds.

Dear Lord: We thank you...

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Dear Lord: We thank you that all you who are weary and burdened can come to you and find rest for our souls. Help us to take your yoke and learn from you. Open our ears to your teaching and restore to us the joy of your salvation. Amen

Welcare is a local Charity...

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Welcare is a local Charity which offers help, advice and encouragement to families who may be struggling in various ways, providing practical assistance from a Christian perspective and relieving stressful situations. Pray for wisdom and compassion for their social workers, and good outcomes.

CPAS provides support and...

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

CPAS provides support and information for churches, but also runs 'Ventures Holidays' in various locations for children in the summer holidays, providing excellent Bible teaching and all sorts of activities to encourage friendships and fun while learning more about Jesus. Thank God for those from St John's who have enjoyed Ventures holidays in the past, and pray for any going this year.

Tearfund has a dual role;...

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Tearfund has a dual role; it responds rapidly to crises and disasters in 'third-world' countries, providing food, shelter and medical aid, and also expertise in reconstruction; but also training in sustainability and response levels. They have a vital teaching role in agriculture, development, and health protection. Pray for all their staff in potentially difficult situations.

Andrew and Maria Leake have...

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Andrew and Maria Leake have served in Argentina for many years. Initially Andrew was involved in creation care, protecting forests and indigenous people from illegal felling; but now he is working with Compassion in tackling the injustice of child poverty, and transforming their families and communities. Please pray for them in their busy lives, and their three grown-up children.

Jony and Jenny Bertin have...

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Jony and Jenny Bertin have recently relocated from Chile to Buenos Aires in Argentina, and are working under the 'umbrella' of Crosslinks to teach and equip others to preach and teach the Bible and serve local churches. They are also home-schooling their three children. Please pray for them in their busy work and family lives.

Our Mission Partners, the...

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Our Mission Partners, the Asikus, work with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Uganda, where Gift is involved in co-ordinating translation projects into different languages across Uganda, and Kathryn helps with literacy so that various people groups are able to read the Bible in their 'heart language'. Please pray for them and their two sons, James and Simon Peter, who are at boarding school.

Almighty God, your ascended...

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Almighty God, your ascended Son has sent us into the world to preach the good news of your kingdom: inspire us with your Spirit and fill our hearts with the fire of your love, that all who hear your Word may be drawn to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Therefore, go and make...

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20
Gracious Lord, we thank you for the work the Asikus are doing to promote the Gospel in Uganda, so that people can read the Bible in their native tongue. Help them to know your presence with them as they seek to serve you. Bless their work and translation teams they support. Amen

Philippians 3:1

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Philippians 3:1
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!
Gracious Lord, as our youth group meet at LOVE EG this evening, help them to rejoice in you. We pray that as they meet with other Christians, their faith will be strengthened. We ask you to provide us with a youth minister who can help them to keep rejoicing in you. Amen

Philippians 2:29

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Philippians 2:29
So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honour people like him.
Dear Lord, as our toddler group JAM meets this morning, would you help those of us who attend to welcome any visitors with joy. We pray that parents, carers and children would all experience a sense of joy as they hear your word and feel it embodied by Roxi, Mary and the other helpers today. Amen

Philippians 2:17-18

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Philippians 2:17-18
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Abba father, when we face suffering, help us to rejoice in it as Paul did. Help us draw closer to you and trust you more fully. As our women’s Bible study group meets this morning, would you draw close to them and enable them to rejoice in you with one another. Amen

Philippians 2:14-16

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Philippians 2:14-16
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labour in vain.
Gracious Lord, when we face difficulties, help us instead of grumbling to rejoice, so that we may shine like the stars in the sky today. Help us to hold firmly to the word of life and imprint it upon our hearts. As our Annual Parochial Church Meeting takes place this evening, would you bring us together in unity. Help us to reflect on the good of the past year and guide us as we seek to serve you in the future. Amen

Philippians 2:12-13

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Philippians 2:12-13
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for Nick Wooldridge, our vicar, and his obedience to your calling. We ask you to bless him this week as he attends a diocese leadership conference. We ask for your protection upon his family. Strengthen them in their faith and work in them to fulfil your good purpose. Amen

Dear Lord: You are the God...

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Dear Lord: You are the God of hope. Fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope. Bind us together in unity and perfect love, enabling us in the week ahead to forgive each other and demonstrate your love to others through everything we do and say. Amen

Creator God, thank you for...

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Creator God, thank you for the world that you have made.For the gifts that you give us, please help us to be good stewards. When we see wonders in your creation May we know how vastly powerful and yet, caring, you are. Open our eyes to see your wonders and give you glory today. From the freshly unfurled leaves to the incredible variety beauty and delicacy of flowers - even weeds. Thank you that when all was suffering and sadness for Job and he had questions you brought him back to the fact that you made everything, and that we can trust you in all things.

Father got we lift up the...

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Father got we lift up the toddlers group and lunchtime club x t b running today. We pray that you will bring adults and children along to each session with soft hearts. As they learn about how you are unchanging this week that seeds would be sown in their hearts that would lead to fruit bearing faith.

Lord Jesus, we lift our...

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Lord Jesus, we lift our midweek groups at St. Johns to you. Please help us all as we study the book philippians To grow more like you and to grow in our understanding and passion for your gospel. Help our home groups to support one another as and to be helping and encouraging one another to run the race for you.