The Prayer Diary

January 2017

Sun Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) – One World Centre 1st Give thanks for the work of the DEC and all who work to fund their endeavours. Pray for safety, of JESUS NAMING freedom and peace for all who receive their help. Pray particularly for all young children separated from their families, lost, lonely and feeling abandoned. Psalm 96. 1, 11-13 Philippians 1. 12-18a

Kolhapur - (North India) Bishop Bathuel Tiwade Mon Emergency Services 2nd Ambulance, Coastguard, Fire, Police, RNLI Give thanks for the work of these services often in very difficult and stressful situations.

Psalm 97. 1, 8-12 Isaiah 59. 1-15a Kondoa - (Tanzania) Bishop Given Gaula Tue Schools and Teachers 3rd Give thanks for the easy access to education that is available to young people on this Island. Pray for all children who through poverty, homelessness, family break-up, war or oppression are unable to attend school.

Psalm 100 Isaiah 59. 15b-21 Kongor - (Upper Nile, Sudan) Bishop Gabriel Thuch Agoth Wed Chaplains 4th Noble’s Hospital & the Hospice: Philip Frear; Prison & Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans-Smith; Tynwald: Andie Brown; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Give thanks for the work of chaplains across the Island.

Psalm 149. 1-5 Philippians 1. 18b-26 Kontagora - (Lokoja, Nigeria) Bishop Jonah Ibrahim Thu The Parish of the West Coast 5th Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ian Faulds, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery; Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins (Dalby), Karen Garrett () Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Stephen Hamer Pray for the ministry at St John’s as the local team work together for the future. Psalm 9.1-11 Isaiah 33.13-17 Kootenay - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada) Archbishop John Elswood Privett Fri , and Baldwin 6th Clergy: Janice Ward, Di Marchment Readers: John Marchment, Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk EPIPHANY As the parish marks Plough Sunday (8th), pray for all who work on the land. May this year be a year of blessing and abundance. Psalm 72. 1-8 Titus 1. 1-9 O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star, mercifully grant that

we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the splendour of your gracious Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Sat Church and Society 7th Pray for all those working with the homeless and with the foodbank. Psalm 72. 1, 10-14 Titus 2 Kubwa - ( Abuja, Nigeria) Bishop Duke Akamisoko

Sun Western Mission Partnership 8th Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey Reader: Robert Quayle BAP The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, , Patrick, Peel C HRIST

TISM of Pray for the opportunities to draw closer together in fellowship strengthening the witness of the MP. Psalm 111. 1-6 Ephesians 2. 11-22

Kuching - (South East Asia) Bishop Bolly Lapok Assistant Bishop: Solomon Cheong Sung Voon Mon St George and All Saints (Douglas) 9th Clergy: Andie Brown, Alessandra Di Chiara, John Guilford; Readers: Eric Quirk, Charles Flynn Pray for all those preparing for Confirmation in February.

Psalm 117 Ephesians 3. 1-13 Kumi - (Uganda) Bishop Thomas Irigei Tue 10th Clergy: Clive Burgess Readers: Carole Bairstow, Maria Coldwell Pray for realistic and regular giving to the mission and work of the church.

Psalm 111. 4-10 Ephesians 4. 1-6 Kushtia - (Bangladesh) Bishop Samuel Sunil Mankhin Wed St Thomas (Douglas) 11th Clergy: Vacant, Philip Frear Pray for the worship in the parish and for wisdom over the stewardship of our church building.

Psalm 105. 1-7 Ephesians 4. 17-24 Kutigi - (Lokoja, Nigeria) Bishop Jeremiah Kolo Thu 12th Clergy: Daniel Richards, Bert Ferris, Alec Smith. Reader: Colin Gurney Pray that those who have attended the Christmas services will feel drawn to Christ in the New Year.

Psalm 113 Isaiah 44. 23-28 Kwara - (Kwara, Nigeria) Bishop Olusegun Adeyemi Fri St Matthew (Douglas) 13th Clergy: Robert Boyle Prayfor a greater focus from the congregation on the needs of those who live in the parish. Psalm 119. 41-48 Isaiah 45. 1-8 Kwoi - ( Abuja, Nigeria) Bishop Paul Zamani Sat Mothers’ Union 14th President: Pat Costain Chaplain: Nigel Cretney Hope and pray that world leaders will talk to one another to prevent so much suffering in the world. Psalm 139. 1-10 Ephesians 4. 25-32 Kyoto - (Japan) Bishop Stephen Takashi Kochi Sun Eastern Mission Partnership 15th Team Leader: Clive Burgess Tynwald Court Ellan Vannin Care Home EPIP The Commissioners of , Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas Borough. HANY 2 Pray for new opportunities for mission – welcoming people into our churches. Psalm 1 Ephesians 5. 1-5

Kyushu - (Japan) Bishop Luke Ken-ichi Muto Mon Tynwald Court 16th President: Steve Rodan Speaker: Juan Watterson Chaplain: Andie Brown As Tynwald Court prepares to meet tomorrow, pray for those who govern this Island remembering your local MHKs by name. Psalm 33. 1-6, 12 Ephesians 5. 6-14 Lafia - ( Abuja, Nigeria) Bishop Miller Maza

Tue Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) 17th Island Representatives: Nigel Godfrey, Clive Burgess, Daniel Richards, Steve Hamer, Sue Kennaugh

and Ruth Walker. As the CNC meets for the first time today, pray for the Island Representatives as they begin the process of discernment for the appointment of a new bishop for Sodor and Man. Psalm 8 Ephesians 5. 15-20 Lagos Mainland - (Lagos, Nigeria) Bishop Adebayo Akinde Wed Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) 18th All this has been the work of God. He has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has enlisted us in this ministry of reconciliation. [2 Corinthians 5. 18] Pray for the work of CAiM, with Bill Leishman as the new chairman, as they explore opportunities to

improve Safeguarding across all Christian denominations on the Island. Psalm 100 Ephesians 5. 21-33 Lagos West - (Lagos, Nigeria) Bishop James Odedeji Thu and 19th Clergy: Jo Dudley, Tony Butler Pray that all God’s people will hold fast to the stability of God's love in changing times. Psalm 85. 7-13 Ephesians 6. 1-9

Lahore - (Pakistan) Bishop Irfan Jamil Peshawar - (Pakistan) Bishop Humphrey Peters Fri St Ninian (Douglas) 20th Clergy: John Coldwell, Les Lawrinson Readers: Jim Noakes, Judy Cannan Pray for the mission of God in this parish.

Psalm 24. 1-6 Ephesians 6. 10-24 Lainya - (Loryko, Sudan) Bishop Eliaba Lako Obed Sat , , and North Ramsey 21st Clergy: Brian Evans-Smith. Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson Pray for all who attended Christmas services that they may continue to feel welcome in our Churches. Psalm 98. 1-4 Isaiah 45. 9-13 Lake Malawi - (Central Africa) Bishop Francis Kaulanda Sun Northern Mission Partnership 22nd Team Leader: Chris Lowdon

EPIPHANY The Commissioners of Ramsey, , , Bride, , Lezayre, Garff. Please pray for a deepening sense of unity between parishes in the North. Pray also for the renewal 3

and increase in vocations to lay ministry in the North of the Island. Psalm 34. 4-10 1 Corinthians 1. 1-9 Lake Rukwa - (Tanzania) Bishop Mathayo Kasagara Mon The Parish of the Northern Plain 23rd Clergy: Iaen Skidmore, William Mackay Readers: Paul Bregazzi, Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin Pray for outreach from the parish to the people of Jurby. Psalm 34. 11-18 1 Corinthians 1. 10-25 Lango - (Uganda) Bishop John Charles Odurkami Tue The Cathedral 24th Dean: Nigel Godfrey Campaign Manager: Val Garrett Chapter: Andie Brown, Clive Burgess, John Coldwell, Joe Heaton, Janice Ward As the Cathedral Chapter meets today, pray for the proposals for re-ordering the Cathedral and the long-term solution for the floor and heating. Psalm 33. 12-14, 19-22 1 Corinthians 1. 26-2.5 Langtang - (Jos, Nigeria) Bishop Stanley Fube

Wed and South Ramsey 25th Clergy: Christopher Lowdon Bishop’s Missioner (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney

CONVERSION Pray for the music ministry of the benefice, particularly at Maughold during a time of uncertainty.

of PAUL Pray also for a strengthening of the children’s work within the parish. Psalm 145. 10-17 1 Corinthians 2. 6-16 Lebombo - (Southern Africa) Bishop Carlos Simao Matsinhe

Lesotho - (Southern Africa) Bishop Adam Mallane Taaso

Thu The Diocese 26th Delegated Bishop: Richard Blackburn Bishop’s Chaplain: Margaret Burrow. Secretaries: Lorna Cook (Bishop); Andrew Swithinbank (Diocese); Michelle Barwood (Synod). As Bishop Richard chairs the Bishop’s Leadership Team today, give thanks for his work in steering the Diocese in the vacancy and for the Dean and Archdeacon overseeing the diocese day-to-day.

Psalm 62 1 Corinthians 3. 1-9 Leicester - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Martyn James Snow Assistant Bishop: Christopher John Boyle Fri 27th Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper, Brian Shephard, John Sheen. Readers: Richard Clague, Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, June Harper Pray for all who are working on the Kirk Christ building project that the church community will be

better resourced for the work of the Kingdom. Psalm 37. 3-8 1 Corinthians 3. 10-23 Lexington - (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Douglas Hahn Sat Care for the Family 28th As Care for the Family starts their marriage season by showcasing the pre-marriage course at the Sefton Wedding Fair tomorrow, pray for their work across the Island. Psalm 145. 17-22 1 Corinthians 4. 1-13 Liberia - (West Africa) Archbishop Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart Sun Southern Mission Partnership 29th Team Leader: Joe Heaton; Chaplain KWC: Erica Scott The Commissioners of , Castletown, , , Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santan. EPIPHANY Pray that the new year will bring a new impetus for all the parishes of the south to work together in

4 mission. Psalm 93 Proverbs 1. 2-7

Lichfield - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Michael Ipgrave Suffragan Bishops: Mark Rylands, Geoffrey Annas, Clive Gregory Mon Malew and Santan 30th Clergy: James McGowan, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones; Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell Pray for the Parish as it enters a year in which many projects will seek to improve our welcome and hospitality whilst seeking to lay good foundations for sustainability. Psalm 1 Proverbs 1. 20-33 Limerick & Killaloe - (Dublin, Ireland) Bishop Kenneth Kearon Tue Arbory and Castletown 31st Clergy: Vacant, Colin Barry; Reader: Hilary Flynn Reader-Evangelist: Mike Wilson Give thanks for all who have taken services over the Christmas period and pray for the parish as it continues to work together for the future of God’s Kingdom. Psalm 103. 13-18 Proverbs 2. 1-15 Lincoln - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Christopher Lowson Suffragan Bishops: Nicholas Chamberlain, David Court