22nd October 2025

The soup stone

Reverend Mark told us the story of ‘The Stone Soup’.  We learned about how sharing and kindness can turn little into much.  When we come together and give from the heart, God blesses our efforts and provides for everyone.

Just as Jesus taught:

“Give, and it will be given to you.” — Luke 6:38

One day, a tired traveller was walking down a dusty road. He had been walking for many days and was very hungry. As he came to a small village, he hoped someone might share a little food or water with him.

But the villagers were worried. They didn’t have much food themselves, and they were afraid to share. So, when the traveller knocked on doors, everyone said the same thing:

“I’m sorry, stranger. I have no food to spare.”

The traveller smiled kindly and said, “That’s all right. I will make stone soup!”

The villagers were puzzled. “Stone soup? You can’t make soup from a stone!”

“Oh, it’s delicious,” the traveller said. “All I need is a pot of water and a clean stone.”

So, a curious villager brought him a big pot and some water. The traveller placed a smooth stone in the pot and began to stir.

Soon, the smell of warm soup drifted through the air. The villagers gathered around.

“This stone soup is almost perfect,” said the traveller. “It just needs a little salt and maybe a few carrots to bring out the flavour.”

One villager ran to fetch some carrots. Another said, “I have a few potatoes I can add.”

Someone else brought onions, and another brought a handful of beans.

Before long, the pot was filled with a rich, bubbling soup—full of vegetables and kindness. Everyone took a bowl, and there was plenty for all.

As they ate together, they laughed, talked, and shared stories. The village that had once been silent and afraid was now full of joy and friendship.

When the meal was done, the traveller lifted the stone from the pot and smiled.

“The soup was made from your kindness,” he said. “When we share what we have, even a simple stone can bring a miracle.”

Then he went on his way, leaving behind a village full of love—and one special stone.

Prayer

Loving God,

Thank you for the good things you have given us.
Help us to be kind and generous.

Teach us to share.

Amen.

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16th October 2024

Today Reverend Mark came in to talk about how in the Bible it says 'Jesus is the light of the world'. Christians believe that they should be like Jesus and be lights in the world so when it is dark, they should light up the area.  We can do this by treating everyone we come across with love and compassion and with the care that Jesus showed.  

We thought about different ways we could help someone.

Prayer

Dear God,

We pray for the people in this world who might be scared.

We pray that they have peace.

Please help us to show love and kindness and compassion to all people.

Help us to be shinning lights for all to see.  

Thank you

Amen

 

 

2nd October 2024

Reverend Mark come in with some of his friends this week.  They shared the story: David the shepherd boy, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Jesse and his eight sons live in Bethlehem. God had sent Samuel to visit them. He has an important job to do. Samuel has to choose one of the sons to be the next king. Jesse brings seven of his sons to meet Samuel. Each time, God says to Samuel, "No, he will not be the new king." will Samuel do now? Jesse tells Samuel that he has one more son, David. David is the youngest son. He is out on the hills looking after the sheep, he's a shepherd boy. David comes to meet Samuel. God says "yes, this is the right son. One day he will be king." Samuel pours special oil onto David's head to show that David is special to God. David knows God loves him and has chosen him for a very important job.

 Dear God,

Thank you for the celebration of harvest.

Thank you for our food.

Thank you for the rain, the soil, the sun and the farmers who grow our crops.

Help us always to remember to say thank you.

Please help us always to think about the needs of others.

Amen.