St Johns Felbridge Daily Prayers

Dear Lord, as I focus my...

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Dear Lord, as I focus my eyes on the cross and set my mind on heavenly things, knowing that you have everything under your control, help me to stand firm in you, remembering to rejoice in you whatever my circumstances. Amen

The Arts are a lifeline for...

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The Arts are a lifeline for many of us, especially young people. Bless the efforts of those who help to fund Arts projects - cinema; theatre; galleries; museums; music and orchestras. We thank you for those philanthropists who make up the shortfall in learning spaces in UK. Amen.
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We hear the debate about...

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

We hear the debate about the value of a university degree. The money needed to fund it and repay the loan is a problem but there are also benefits, and opportunities to mix with a wide range of people….who knows where that may lead in the future. We pray for wisdom when decisions have to be made. Amen.

Young people have drive,...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Young people have drive, enthusiasm and grit. Bless the young folk we know. Fill them with courage and compassion. Be with those youngsters caught up in situations they cannot control - wars, natural disasters and crime. Amen.

Thank you for the clubs our...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Thank you for the clubs our young people enjoy - uniformed organisations like guides; youth clubs; sports clubs; Verve. Bless the young people who attend and the dedicated adults who give their time and energy to run or support these organisations. Amen.

Nearly one in five young...

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Nearly one in five young people are likely to be unemployed next year due to higher payroll taxes and the adoption of A1. One million young people aged 16 - 24 years. We pray, dear heavenly father that they will not lose heart and will find jobs. Amen.

Dear Lord, bless our young...

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Dear Lord, bless our young people. We pray that they will be encouraged and supported both at home and at school or college, to have confidence in their ability and to do their best and believe in themselves, even when they make mistakes. Amen.

Dear Lord: we praise and...

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Dear Lord: we praise and thank you for our Church family. We thank you for the blessing of children and we ask you to help us to pray unceasingly for the children within our Church, that they may be filled with the knowledge of your will and blessed in all spiritual wisdom and understanding now and in the future. Amen

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.

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

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.

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