Calendar of Prayer December 2016

Runnymede and Woking Deaneries

Please pray for the Churchwardens and Lay Staff of each parish

A prayer for the Diocese of Guildford's vision and mission strategy; God of our salvation, you sent your Son to draw all people into your abundant life: grant that your Church, empowered by your Spirit, may be the instrument of your transforming purposes in the world, that all may know your power to heal and save. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Runnymede Deanery Area Dean: Sandra Faccini Lay Chair: Keith Malcouronne

1st Thursday , St Paul Incumbent: Ben Beecroft Other Clergy: Chris Beecroft (Associate Minister), Lorraine Wright; Alan Bardell (PTO) LLM: Vic Hatzfeld Please pray for:  a new Youth & Children’s Pastor for whom we are presently advertising  the growth of our Hebrews Café in reaching out to the most vulnerable in our community this winter.  our door to door work on one of our estates welcoming people to Addlestone and offering prayer and support

St Paul’s Primary School: staff, governors and pupils : staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Karamoja - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Joseph Abura

Board of Education meet at the Education Centre this evening

2nd Friday , St Peter with All Saints (union of benefices with Lyne & ) Incumbent: Tim Hillier Other Clergy: Eils Osgood, Christine Pattinson LLMs: George Hobbs, Sue Browning, David Ingoldby Prayer requests:  for our Youth Worker, Gerard Oglesby and for our Administrator, Christine Leach  for our ministry within four local schools, to the elderly through Coffee Break and Food for Thought (in our church hall) and through our visits to local Care Homes.  for the appointment of a new Families Worker and Worship Pastor/Coordinator

Stepgates CofE Affiliated School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Karimnagar - (South India)The Rt Revd Reuben Mark 3rd Saturday Lyne and Longcross, Holy Trinity (union of benefices with Chertsey) Incumbent: Tim Hillier Other Clergy: Laurence Gamlen (also Diocesan Vocations Adviser) Prayer requests:  to thank God for continued gentle growth in our fellowship  for the positive results of a worship audit recently undertaken  for plans for a Parish away day in the Spring

Lyne and Longcross CofE School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Karnataka Central - (South India)The Rt Revd Prasana Kumar Samuel

4th SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Pray for the Discipleship, Vocation and Ministry Team: Hazel Whitehead (Director), William Challis and the DDO Team, Laurence Gamlen (Vocations Adviser), Steve Summers and the LMP Team, Louise Redfern and the administration team; pray for their work of encouragement, discernment and training for all forms of Christian ministry.

Anglican Calendar of Prayer Karnataka North - (South India)The Rt Revd Ravikumar J. Niranjan

Bishop Jo is at St Mary’s Byfleet this morning Pray for those from Cranleigh Deanery to be confirmed by Bishop Andrew this evening at Shere

5th Monday , St John the Baptist Incumbent: Jeff Wattley Other Clergy: Michael Callaghan; Jenn Riddlestone LLM: David Harding Prayer requests:  for those responsible for the fitting out and transition into the new Church Centre and the funding challenge that remains.  for Church unity during the transition process and the many decisions that need to be taken along the way.  for discernment of God’s will for priorities as the church leadership looks to the future.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Karnataka South - (South India)The Rt Revd Mohan Manoraj

Bishop Jo attends Woking Deanery Chapter meeting this afternoon

6th Tuesday (Nicholas, bishop, c.326) , St Paul Incumbent: vacancy Other Clergy: Sue Loveday, Janet Franck Prayer request:  for our parish as we travel through a period of vacancy

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kasai - (Congo)The Rt Revd Marcel Kapinga Katanga - (Congo)The Rt Revd Muno Kasima

Bishop Andrew is at St Nicolas Infant School this morning Guildford Shakespeare Company present “The Play’s the Thing” at the Cathedral this evening.

7th Wednesday (Ambrose, bishop, teacher of the faith, 397) – Ember Day Pray for vocations to all authorised ministry and to the religious life , St Jude Incumbent: Mark Ewbank Other Clergy: Andrew Taylor, Beale Griffin (Methodist co-minister) LLM: Roy Gouriet Prayer requests:  for our building project  for Messy Church  for the Village Centre

St Jude’s School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Katakwa - (Kenya)The Rt Revd Zakayo Epusi

Pray for Revd Mark Godson to be licensed this evening as House for Duty priest at Wotton and Holmbury St Mary

8th Thursday (Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary) New Haw, All Saints Incumbent: Fiona Simon Other Clergy: Mark Oliver, Jenny Phillips (PTO) Prayer requests:  for our new “Connect” service  for Katy Thomas in her role as Youth Worker Intern and for Children & Families Worker  June Knight

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Katsina - (Kaduna, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Jonathan Bamaiyi Kebbi - (Kaduna, Nigeria)The Most Revd Edmund Akanya

Bishop Andrew is at The Holme Primary School this morning and at Transform Housing Project’s Carol Service this evening

9th Friday - Ember Day Pray for all ordained and lay ministers with Permission to Officiate , Christ Church Incumbent: Sandra Faccini (also Area Dean) Other Clergy: Janice Vickers, Brian Seymour LLM: Nigel Perryman Prayer requests:  for our wardens, Claire Grater and Stuart Logan  for the development of our work with families

Ottershaw CofE Junior School: staff, governors and pupils Ottershaw CofE Infant School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Keewatin - (Rupert's Land, Canada)The Most Revd David Norman Ashdown

10th Saturday – Ember Day Pray for all ministers with non-parochial responsibilities Thorpe, St Mary Incumbent: Damian Miles Curate: Gerard Mee Prayer requests:  developing our pastoral team and small study groups  the renewal of our Vision Plan - a 20:20 vision for Thorpe.  the work of the church with local schools - Thorpe Primary and TASIS .

Thorpe CofE Primary School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kentucky - (IV, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Terry White 11th THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Pray for Chaplains to the Armed Services and those they serve alongside and for the work of Headley Court with injured service personnel. Pray for Chaplains to Prisons and those to whom they minister

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kericho - (Kenya) vacancy

Bishop Jo is at All Saints, Fleet this morning Pray for Revd Frank Scammell and Dr Peter Shaw to be installed as Honorary Canons at the Cathedral this evening

12th Monday , Christ Church Incumbent: Stephen Sizer Other Clergy: Simon Willetts, Will Bissett, Jeremy Brown LLMs: Enid Mellor (PTO), Anne Cotton (PTO) Prayer requests:  for those of us in the Body of Christ are strengthened and renewed daily to be faithful witnesses.  for people beyond our faith community to have encounters with the living God through the work of the Spirit, through us.  for lives to be transformed, renewed, etc. as people discover the love and grace of God; for new hope, new vision, new outlook

Christ Church CofE School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Khartoum - (Northern, Sudan)The Most Revd Ezekiel Kumir Kondo

Bishop Andrew is attending the College of Bishops today and tomorrow Bishop Jo is attending the College of Bishops today

Woking Deanery Area Dean: Peter Harwood Lay Chair: John Keelty

13th Tuesday (Lucy, martyr, 304) Byfleet, St Mary Incumbent: John McCabe Other Clergy: Pippa Ross-McCabe Current concerns:  for mission and discipleship to young families and children  for a renewed understanding of everyday faithfulness 120 hours a week  for a deepening of our prayer life in all areas St Mary’s CofE School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kibondo - (Tanzania) – awaiting details

Bishop Jo is at Wonersh and Shamley Green School this morning Carol Concert with Age UK in the Cathedral marquee this morning

14th Wednesday (John of the Cross, poet, teacher of the faith, 1591) Goldsworth Park, St Andrew Incumbent: Kate Wyles Other Clergy: Christine Harrison, Malcolm Herbert

Prayer requests:  give thanks for 5 young people baptised and 9 confirmed, for our new services of worship on Sunday and our Hearing Aid Clinics  that we would experience a deep desire to draw closer to Jesus in prayer; that we would hear God as we explore God’s vision for St Andrew’s and Goldsworth Park  for growth in our ministry to children – for new leaders, and for musicians.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kibungo - (Rwanda)The Rt Revd Emmanuel Ntazinda

Bishops’ Staff meet this morning at Willow Grange

15th Thursday Horsell, St Mary the Virgin Incumbent: Sarah Hayes LLMs: Michael Templeman; Roy Wernham (PTO) Prayer requests:  for our work amongst children and families in the parish so that we can make the links that help them meet with a living Lord  for wisdom and grace as we continue to think through what additional or adapted services we need to reach out to the numerous unchurched in our community

Horsell CofE School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kigali - (Rwanda)The Rt Revd Louis Muvunyi

16th Friday Knaphill, Holy Trinity with Brookwood, St Saviour’s Incumbent: Neil Hopkins Other Clergy: Julie Levett, Peter Thompson (PTO) LLMs: Richard Levett, David Gale, Bob Bailey Prayer requests:  for our new incumbent, Neil, as he “finds his feet” within our parish  for discernment as we seek our church’s vision from the Diocese’s Transforming Church, Transforming Lives goals  for all those we welcome during the Christmas season, that it might be opportunities to develop our relationships with our local neighbourhood as well as enhance their spiritual journey

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kigeme - (Rwanda)The Rt Revd Augustin Mvunabandi

17th Saturday Pirbright, St Michael & All Angels Incumbent: Christine Musser Other clergy: Gary Williamson (Curate), Catherine Gilham and the Chaplaincy Team at Pirbright Barracks Prayer requests:  for our outreach and ministry to our community, for Messy Church and our continuing evolving ministry to families and young people  for our Lay Worship Leaders: Julia Douetil & Catherine Cobley  for all volunteers who maintain our church and churchyard

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kigezi - (Uganda)The Rt Revd George Bagamuhunda

18th FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Pray for Mission Societies supported by parishes in the Diocese and for the work of staff and volunteers both in this country and overseas. Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh - (Armagh, Ireland)The Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield

Bishop Andrew is at Grayshott this evening Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral this evening 19th Monday Ripley, St Mary Magdalen Incumbent: Chris Elson Prayer requests:  for our Pastoral Assistants: Dreda Todd, Diana Cox  for our new patterns of worship involving families and all generations.

Ripley Primary School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kimberley & Kuruman - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Oswald Swartz

20th Tuesday Send, St Mary the Virgin Incumbent: Tony Shutt Other Clergy: Clive Kirk (PTO) LLM: Pat Cartledge Prayer request:  for our need of God's grace to be a Weyside church seeking wayside people to join in the way ahead.

The Federation of Send C of E Schools (Send First & St Bede’s Junior): staff, governors and pupils.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu

21st Wednesday West Byfleet, St John the Baptist Incumbent: Chris Hollingshurst Other Clergy: Iain McKillop, Clive Kirk (PTO) Church Army: Eric Atkinson (PTO ret’d) LLM: Di Manthorpe (PTO) Current concerns:  for churchwardens Geoff Jones and Hazel Craig and all who assist them in the busy role, for our recruitment of the right person to replace our parish administrator, and for the exercise just beginning which will lead to the appointment of a children’s and families worker  for present and future Pilgrim courses and other groups  for our engagement with neighbourhood and commercial organisations in respect of the development of the village commercial centre

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kinkiizi - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Dan Zoreka

Bishop Andrew is at Esher High School this morning

22nd Thursday Pray for all ordinands in training on our Local Ministry Programme or at any other college or course.

Wisley Church with Pyrford, St Nicholas and the Church of the Good Shepherd Incumbent: Nicholas Aiken Other Clergy: Charlie Lamont, Charles Gibson LLMs: Tina Osborne, Caroline Oldroyd, Ian Howell (PTO), John Collins (PTO) Minister for Children & Families: Suzanne Lees-Smith; Youth Minister: Harry Lamaison Prayer requests:  for the continued outworking of our Parish vision Pyrford CofE Primary School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kinshasa - (Congo)The Rt Revd Achille Mutshindu Kisangani - (Congo)The Rt Revd Lambert Botolome

23rd Friday Woking, Christ Church Incumbent: Peter Harwood Other Clergy: Phil Simpson, Martin Smith, Andy Reid LLMs: Mark Higginson, Ken Mort

St John’s Primary School: staff, governors and pupils

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kirinyaga - (Kenya)The Rt Revd Joseph Kibuchua

24th Saturday – Christmas Eve Eternal God, in the stillness of this night you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world's darkness with the light of salvation. Give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen

At this Christmastide, pray for our homes and families and for those who have no home or family.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kita Kanto - (Japan)The Rt Revd Zerubbabel Katsuichi Hirota

Childrens’ Nativity Service at the cathedral this afternoon Bishop Andrew celebrates Christmas Night Eucharist this evening at the Cathedral Bishop Jo celebrates Midnight Communion at St Martin’s Dorking Hanukkah begins this evening (until Jan 1st)

25th CHRISTMAS DAY – NATIVITY OF OUR LORD Shout for joy, the whole earth and everything within. Rejoice! For Light has come into the world The angels' song rings in the air, a child has been born. Hallelujah! The Saviour of the world is here.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kitale - (Kenya)The Rt Revd Stephen Kewasis

Bishop Andrew is at the Cathedral this morning for the Christmas Eucharist Bishop Jo is at St Andrew’s Oxshott this morning

26th Monday – STEPHEN, DEACON, FIRST MARTYR Woking, St John the Baptist and Mayford, Emmanuel Incumbent: Tony Cannon Other Clergy: Rob Bennett (PTO) LLMs: Christopher Bevis, Jan Morrison, Roger Sayers (PTO) Prayer request:  for our youth and families’ and children’s work, thanks for what we have and may it increase!

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kiteto - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Isaiah Chambala

27th Tuesday – JOHN APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST Woking, St Paul Incumbent: Nick Hutchinson Other Clergy: Richard Hay

Current concerns:  that we welcome Revd Nick Hutchinson and his family as they settle in and that we are all open to new ideas to challenge us  that we continue to grow as God’s people in Maybury  that we work together as we rebuild our new foyer in order to engage more with the community of Maybury.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kitgum - (Uganda) vacancy

28th Wednesday – THE HOLY INNOCENTS Woking, St Mary of Bethany Incumbent: vacancy Other Clergy: Barney Pimentel, Zoe Pimentel, William Challis; Ray Marks (PTO) LLMs : Martin Brown, John Harston, Chris Holloway

Prayer requests:  pray for wisdom and insight for our church wardens and PCC as they develop a parish profile and job description in preparation for the appointment of a new incumbent  pray for those carrying extra responsibilities and work-loads in the day-to-day ministry of the church during the vacancy period.  pray for all our church members that they may see the vacancy period as both a challenge and opportunity for continuing service and growth.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kitui - (Kenya)The Rt Revd Josephat Mule

29th Thursday (Thomas Becket, archbishop, martyr, 1170) Woking, St Peter, Westfield, St Mark and Sutton Green, All Souls Incumbent: Jonathan Thomas Other clergy: Mick Moorse Prayer requests:  to give thanks for the appointment of an Associate Minister starting in February/March  for the various special Christmas services and events  for Rachel Johnson, an LLM in training

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kivu - (Rwanda)The Rt Revd Augustin Ahimana

30th Friday Woodham, All Saints Incumbent: Iain Forbes LLM: Jo Winn-Smith Current concern:  for the future life and ministry of the Parish

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Kobe - (Japan)The Rt Revd Andrew Yatuka Nakamura

31st Saturday Pray for God’s World in the coming year and for peace and understanding amongst all peoples

Sheerwater, St Michael’s Shared Church Minister-in-charge: Gillaine Holland Prayer request:  for the regeneration of Sheerwater and the hopes and fears that it engenders

Anglican Cycle of Prayer Koforidua - (Ghana, West Africa)The Rt Revd Francis Quashie