The Diocese of Sodor and Man Prayer Diary

September 2016

Thu Rushen 1st Clergy: Joe Heaton, John Gulland, Roger Harper, Brian Shephard, John Sheen. Readers: Richard Clague, Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, June Harper Pray for the Erin Arts Centre and all those involved in the creative arts.

Psalm 89. 19-37 Jeremiah 30. 1-9 George - (Southern Africa) Bishop Brian Marajh Fri Malew and Santan 2nd Clergy: James McGowan, Bill Martin, Peter Upton-Jones; Readers: Ellen Halliwell, Howard Connell Pray for all who visited the parish during the summer, that they found rest and spiritual refreshment. Psalm 90 Jeremiah 30. 10-21 Georgia - (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Scott Benhase Sat Arbory and Castletown 3rd Clergy: Vacant, Colin Barry; Reader: Hilary Flynn Reader-Evangelist: Mike Wilson Give thanks for all who take services in the parish during the vacancy.

Psalm 91 Luke 7. 11-17 Gippsland - (Victoria, Australia) Bishop Kay Goldsworthy Sun Southern Mission Partnership 4th Team Leader: Joe Heaton; Chaplain KWC: Erica Scott

TRINITY 1 The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen and Santan. As autumn programmes begin again pray for all who will take part. Psalm 119. 129-144 Luke 7. 18-27 PRAY for The Anglican Church of Tanzania 5 Archbishop & Bishop of Mpwapwa: Jacob Erasto Chimeledya Mon The Parish of the Northern Plain 5th Clergy: Vacant Readers: Paul Bregazzi, Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin Give thanks for all who are leading services during the vacancy.

Psalm 92 Luke 7. 28-35 Gitega - (Burundi) Bishop John Nduwayo Tue Maughold and South Ramsey 6th Clergy: Christopher Lowdon Bishop’s Missioner (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney Pray for all who visited the keills and crosses of Maughold this summer, that they may have experiences the presence of Christ in that place.

Psalm 93 Luke 7. 36-50 Glasgow & Galloway - (Scotland) Bishop Gregor Duncan

Wed Bride, Lezayre, and North Ramsey 7th Clergy: Brian Evans-Smith. Readers: Tim Grass, Ada Watson, Joan Watson Pray for the Community of Bride as a new Methodist Minister is welcomed this evening. Psalm 94. 1-2, 14-23 Jeremiah 31. 1-9 Gloucester - (Canterbury, England) Bishop : Thu Care for the Family 8th Island Representative: Traci Lowden Stoole As the office is moved to Douglas pray for the removal, the official opening next week and that the move will enable more help to be given to those who really need it. Psalm 95 Jeremiah 31. 10-14 Grafton - (New South Wales, Australia) Bishop Sarah Macneil Fri Island Spirituality Network 9th Pray for Revd Cameron Buckland, Spiritual Adviser for the Diocese of Carlisle who leads today’s full day session: ‘In the footsteps of the Founders’.

Psalm 96 Jeremiah 31. 15-20 Gombe - (Jos, Nigeria) Bishop Henry Ndukuba Sat Launch of ‘Pilgrimage Isle of Man’ 10th Discovering, exploring and enjoying our Island heritage. Meeting for worship at Peel Castle with +Robert, the pilgrims’ walk to St German’s Cathedral for a Journey of Discovery Evening. Pray for all who will take part and for all who will be encouraged to

explore the beauty of this Island. Psalm 97 Luke 8. 1-10 Grahamstown - (Southern Africa) Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali Sun Northern Mission Partnership 11th Team Leader: Chris Lowdon The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff. TRINITY 1 Pray for a renewed sense of working together across the North. Psalm 98 Luke 8. 11-18 PRAY for The Church of the Province of Uganda 6

Archbishop and Bishop of Kampala: Stanley Ntagali Assistant Bishop: Hannington Mutebi Mon College of Bishops 12th Please pray for the College of Bishops as it discusses the results of the General Synod Shared Conversations on sexuality.

Psalm 99 Luke 8. 19-25 Guadalcanal - (Melanesia) Bishop Nathan Tome Tue Onchan 13th Clergy: Clive Burgess Readers: Carole Bairstow, Ray Platt, Maria Coldwell Please pray for wisdom over the future life and direction of the parish. Psalm 100 Luke 8. 26-39

Guatemala - (Central America) Archbishop Armando Guerra Soria Panama - Bishop Julio Murray

Wed All Saints Centre for Mission and Ministry 14th As the new term starts pray for Alex Brown, Liz Hull and Mark Payne as they continue their training Holy Cross towards . Psalm 101 Luke 8. 40-56 Guildford - (Canterbury, England) Bishop

Bishop of Dorking: Thu Braddan 15th Clergy: Daniel Richards, Bert Ferris, Alec Smith. Reader: Colin Gurney Please pray for all young people starting a new school year or leaving home to go to University, that they will flourish in their new surroundings. Psalm 102. 1-11 Jeremiah 32. 36-44 Guinea - (West Africa, West Africa) Bishop Jacques Boston Fri St Ninian (Douglas) 16th Clergy: John Coldwell, Les Lawrinson Readers: Jim Noakes, Judy Cannan Ninian Pray for the mission of God in this parish. Psalm 102. 12-28 Jeremiah 34. 8-22

Gujarat - (North India) Bishop Silvans Christian

Sat St Thomas (Douglas) 17th Clergy: Vacant

Pray for all who will lead worship during the vacancy. Psalm 103 Jeremiah 35 Gusau - (Kaduna, Nigeria) Bishop John Garba Sun Eastern Mission Partnership 18th Team Leader: Clive Burgess Tynwald Court Ellan Vannin Care Home

TRINITY The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and Councillors of Douglas Borough. 1

7 Pray for the future of the town centre partnership. Psalm 119. 145-160 Luke 9. 1-9 Pray for The Episcopal Church and its Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry Mon Tynwald Elections 19th As the Island goes to the polls this week pray for all who will be elected to serve in The Keys. Psalm 104. 1-23 Luke 9. 10-17

Guyana - (West Indies) Bishop Charles Davidson Tue Diocesan Certificate in Christian Studies 20th As a neew course begins this evening pray for all who will enjoy studying together this year. Psalm 104. 24-35 Luke 9. 18-27

Gwagwalada - (Abuja, Nigeria) Bishop Moses Tabwaye Wed St Matthew (Douglas) 21st Clergy: Robert Boyle MATTHEW Pray for residents of Pulrose, Spring Valley and Saddle Mews, and for pupils and teachers at Manor Park School as the new term begins. Psalm 105. 1-15 Jeremiah 36. 1-8 Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Jean Duracin

Suffragan Bishop: Oge Beauvoir Thu Clergy and Readers Quiet Day 22nd Pray for all clergy and Readers as they take time out for spiritual refreshment. Psalm 106. 1-8, 43-48 Jeremiah 36. 9-26

Hanuato'o - (Melanesia) Bishop Alfred Karibongi

Fri Lonan and Laxey 23rd Clergy: Jo Dudley, Tony Butler Pray for the all the folk who visit and use St Adamnan's, that they find Spiritual renewal and peace. Psalm 107. 1-16 Jeremiah 36. 27-32 Harare - (Central Africa) Bishop Chad Nicholas Gandiya Sat St George and All Saints (Douglas) 24th Clergy: Andie Brown, Alessandra Di Chiara, John Guilford; Readers: Heather Paisley, Eric Quirk, Charles Flynn Pray for the PCC Awayday today, that God's mission for our parish will move forward. Psalm 107. 17-32 Jeremiah 37. 1-10 Hawaii - (VIII, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick Sun Western Mission Partnership 25th Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey Reader: Robert Quayle The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel TRINITY 1 Whilst giving thanks for our own harvest, pray for the millions whose harvests are meagre and who face an uncertain future. Psalm 119. 161-176 Luke 9. 28-36

8 Pray for The Church in Wales

Archbishop & : Barry Morgan Mon Manx Radio 26th Give thanks for the work of Judith Ley, her guests and her colleagues broadcasting to the Island community. Psalm 107. 33-43 Luke 9. 37-50 Hereford - (Canterbury, England) Bishop Richard Frith : Alistair James Magowan Tue The Cathedral 27th : Nigel Godfrey Campaign Manager: Val Garrett Chapter: Andie Brown, Clive Burgess, John Coldwell, Joe Heaton, Janice Ward Pray for Choristers and Lay Clerks as they prepare for Diocesan services next month. Psalm 110 Luke 9. 51-62 Highveld - (Southern Africa) Bishop David Bannerman Wed Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin 28th Clergy: Janice Ward, Iaen Skidmore, Di Marchment Readers: John Marchment, Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk May the Holy Spirit watch over and guide all pupils and staff in this new year of life and learning. Psalm 111 Jeremiah 37. 11-21 Ho - (Ghana, West Africa) Bishop Matthias Mededues-Badohu Thu The Diocese 29th Bishop: Robert Paterson. Bishop’s Chaplain: Margaret Burrow. Michael Secretaries: Lorna Cook (Bishop); Andrew Swithinbank (Diocese); Michelle Barwood (Synod). Give thanks for the Christian conquest over all the powers of darkness. Psalm 112 Jeremiah 38. 1-13 Honduras - (XI, The Episcopal Church) Bishop Lloyd Allen Fri The Parish of the West Coast 30th Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ian Faulds, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery; Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins (Dalby), Karen Garrett (Patrick) Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Steven Hamer Pray for Di Marchment as she prepares for her last service at St John’s in October. Psalm 113 Jeremiah 38. 14-28 Hpa-an - (Myanmar) Bishop Saw Stylo