St John’s Church, Stone

07/06/2026

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of this new day. Guide my every thought, word, and action. Help me to be present, to love well, and to trust You fully. Give me peace in uncertainty and strength for whatever I face. In Jesus' name,
Amen.

Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead. 🙏😊

04/06/2026

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🌿 Reminder, the Crossing Community Garden opening celebration takes place this Sunday.

The event is being held at Church at the Crossing on Sunday 7 June, from 2.30pm to 4pm, with afternoon tea to mark the opening.

The garden has been created as a space for people to enjoy and get involved with.

📰 Full story on our website - https://alittlebitofstone.com/community-garden-opening-celebration-to-be-held-at-church-at-the-crossing/

31/05/2026

Loving Creator,
Thank You for the gift of this new day and the light of the morning sun. As the world awakens, please awaken my heart to Your presence. Grant me the strength, wisdom, and grace to face the challenges ahead. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions so that I may be a source of hope and kindness to others. May Your peace go with us all throughout this day.
Amen

Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead. 😊🙏

24/05/2026

A prayer for Pentecost

Like a still, small voice
you made your presence felt to
prophets and healers,
to a people in exile,
and young mothers-to-be.
In the life of Jesus
your healing touch was felt
and all were made welcome.

Like flickering embers dancing into flame,
you revived those who looked for you,
inspiring their speech and startling onlookers.
Undeterred by death, you delivered
creative power,
transforming determination
and your eternal, supporting presence.

And your Spirit nurtures us still,
a gathered people at Pentecost,
moved to celebrate, free to be ourselves,
glad to meet God and open ourselves to the world around us.

Spirit of the living God
move among us,
as you transform us into the people you invite us to be,
as you transform the world into the place you dream it to be.
Make us one in love,
humble, caring,
selfless, sharing.
Amen

Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead 🙏😊

17/05/2026

Heavenly Father,Thank You for the gift of this Sunday morning and the blessing of a new beginning. I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for Your constant provision, protection, and unfailing love throughout the past week.
As this day unfolds, fill me with Your peace and refocus my heart on what truly matters. Strengthen me for the week ahead, and help me to walk with patience, wisdom, and purpose.
May everything I do today reflect Your light and grace.I place this Sunday and the days ahead into Your hands. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead. 😊🙏

10/05/2026

🌼 A new community garden is being opened with an afternoon tea celebration this June.

The Crossing Community Garden opening celebration takes place at Church at the Crossing on Sunday 7 June, from 2.30pm to 4pm.

Organisers say the garden will be a space for quiet reflection, sunshine, and gardening club activities.

📰 Full story on our website

10/05/2026

We pray this morning to you, our merciful heavenly Father . How we love and adore you and praise you. In your light we are guided in prayer, reflection and to go out in the world serving you. We give thanks for your love and blessings. You are our creator, Father and friend. Accept our gratitude and our prayers. You forgive us so much. Use us beyond our imagining. To you all honour and glory now and always.
Amen. 🙏
Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead. 😊

26/04/2026

Creator of all things,
We pause in wonder before the carpet of violet-blue
that graces our woodlands this spring.
Thank you for the delicate beauty of the bluebell,
nodding gently on the forest floor,
turning the shadows into a sea of sacred colour.
In their fragile presence, remind us to slow down,
to walk softly on the earth,
and to see the hidden miracles that surround us.
Like these small bells, help us to blossom
with humility, consistency, and grace,
and remind us of the simple, quiet wonders of your creation.
May the peace of the bluebell woods fill our hearts.
Amen.
Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead. 🙏😊

19/04/2026

Oh Lord our God,
we pray that we may walk in your light this and every day, that we may know the touch of your unseen hand upon us, that you will guide us on the path that you have set before us as we seek to live our lives in your name.
O Lord, may we be aware of your presence in our lives and be receptive and responsive to your will.
May we be filled with thankfulness for all the blessings that you shower upon us and through the work of your Spirit use them according to your ways.
In your wonderful name we pray.
Amen.
Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead 😊🙏

12/04/2026

“Be thou my vision,
O Lord of my heart,
Be all else but naught to me,
Save that thou art;
Be thou my best thought
In the day and the night,
Both waking and steeping,
Thy presence my light.”

Wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Sunday and a good week ahead 🙏😊