St John's Calendars

Saturday 15 August 2026
Lord amid the conflicts and political/ economic turmoil in the world we know that such isn’t a revelation, surprise or news to you. On this day in 1620 The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth to the “New World” with 102 Pilgrims aboard. They were fleeing religious oppression in this country and hoping for freedom to worship elsewhere. Such events litter history. We take succour from your presence over us that ultimately your will can but prevail. Let us glean strength in darker moments from such knowledge but not take you, Lord ,for granted when all around us appears to be comfortable and the personification of contentment.    ::  Prayer

Sunday 16 August 2026
May the message of the Bible be faithfully proclaimed at St John’s this weekend. May your people be encouraged as they sing and pray to you. May the Holy Spirit be at work in all ages of our church family. And may Jesus your Son be glorified in all we do. Stir up our hearts to put our faith in you and may the truths of your Word bring real joy and peace and hope to people’s lives. Amen.    ::  Prayer

Sunday 16 August 2026 09:00am - 10:00am
10am    ::  Service Planner

Sunday 16 August 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Morning Service    ::  General

Sunday 16 August 2026 06:00pm - 07:00pm
6pm Service: - Evening Service    ::  Service Planner

Monday 17 August 2026
give thanks for the St John’s leadership, in particular that Nick will return from his summer holiday rested and refreshed, and for Mike Lodge, David Ivorson and Andy Brown for preaching in his absence. Pray for the future possibilities for youth leadership and assistance for Nick.    ::  Prayer

Monday 17 August 2026 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Connections    ::  Seniors

Tuesday 18 August 2026
pray for all those affected by the heatwaves experienced at home and abroad; for people whose heath has been impacted, for those who have lost property and livelihoods and for all emergency services working so hard to combat and prevent fires.    ::  Prayer

Wednesday 19 August 2026
in Sunday’s service, we prayed for our mission partner Tearfund. Continue to pray for its work around the globe, especially in Sudan, Chad, Afghanistan, the DRC and Malawi where the need is particularly acute.    ::  Prayer

Wednesday 19 August 2026 06:45am - 07:15am
Prayer Meeting in hall    ::  General

Wednesday 19 August 2026 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Watercolour on Wednesdays    ::  General

Thursday 20 August 2026
last Friday’s weekly newsletter highlighted the problems being experienced by the East Grinstead Foodbank and thus those who benefit from its provision. Pray that reduced donation levels will be increased and that vacant volunteer positions will be filled.    ::  Prayer

Friday 21 August 2026
Give thanks for those who received their desired exam results in the last few weeks and for their next steps and for those who perhaps are disappointed with their results, that they will be able to re-take exams or know that there will be alternative routes forward and that exam results are not the be all and end all    ::  Prayer

Saturday 22 August 2026
reflect on the recent sermon on Psalm 9, especially meditating on vs 7 to 10….:\n\nThe Lord reigns forever;\nhe has established his throne for judgment.\nHe rules the world in righteousness\nand judges the peoples with equity.\nThe Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,\na stronghold in times of trouble.\nThose who know your name trust in you,\nfor you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.    ::  Prayer

Sunday 23 August 2026
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    ::  Prayer