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Diocesan Prayer Diary Our Bishop (Bishop Greg Thompson) has chosen to include the figure of an Eaglehawk DIOCESAN within his crest with the kind permission from the Indigenous people of the Hunter Region. The Eaglehawk is a totem for their communities. Its use marks the recognition of PRAYER DIARY the First Peoples in our Diocese and of the invitation to renew our lives Isaiah 40:31. The March 2016 Wattle is used to reflect the beauty of the environment and our commitment to care for the country God has blessed us with. Day 1 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries John Cleary & Vanessa (Diocesan Business Manager) Linda Wilson and Laurence (Parish and Administrative Services Manager) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) National Church Diocese of Adelaide (Abp Jeffrey Driver, Bps Tim Harris and Chris McLeod) Parishes, schools The Cathedral and agencies of the Stephen Williams and Sue (The Dean) Diocese Paul West and Sally (Canon Residentiary) – from May 15 David Cole and Sue (Canon Liturgist) Adamstown Chris Bird and Meri ANEW Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Samuel Chiswell, Adam Matthews, Amy Soutter and Cathy Young - Ministry Assistants Birmingham Gardens Lyle Hughes and Lorraine (Locum) Area Deanery of Newcastle Regional Archdeacon – Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Wider Community Prime Minister and Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples Page 1 Edition March 2016 Day 2 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Sonia Roulston (Archdeacon of Newcastle) Alison Dalmazzone and Tracey Masson (Executive Assistants) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay (Bp Peter Comensoli, the clergy and people) National Church Diocese of Armidale (Bp Rick Lewers) Parishes, schools Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College (NASC) and agencies of the Peter Moulds and Bronwyn (Principal), Diocese Richard Loh and Jessica (Chaplain) Georgetown Ian Talbot and Robyn (Locum) Hamilton David Smith Hospital Chaplaincies Roger Zohrab and Kathy – John Hunter Hospital Area Deanery of Newcastle Area Dean – Fergus King and Irene Wider Community Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Cabinet The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 2 Edition March 2016 Day 3 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Arthur Copeman and Anabelle (Archdeacon for Ministry Support) Amanda Zaicos, Debbie Torok and Jane Mowbray (Administration Assistants) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (Bishop Bill Wright, clergy and people) National Church Australian Defence Force Chaplaincy (Bp Ian Lambert) Parishes, schools Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School (NASC) and agencies of the Michael Hannah and Sue (Principal) Diocese Matt Shorten and Annette, Peter Oates and Deborah (Chaplains) Kotara South Fergus King and Irene Lambton Maree Armstrong and Terry Daphne Turnbull and Mervyn The Ministry Team Merewether Cameron Freese and Terri The Ministry Team Area Deanery of Newcastle Regional Archdeacon – Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Wider Community Local Federal Members of Parliament The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 3 Edition March 2016 Day 4 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Nikola Schubert and Jane Dumsa (Accounting and Finance) Brendon Lowndes (Property and WHS) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia The Church of the Province of South East Asia National Church Diocese of Ballarat (Bp Garry Weatherill) Parishes, schools Manning Valley Anglican College (NASC) and agencies of the Sandra Langford and Alan (Principal) Diocese Greg Anderson (Chaplain) MICA Mark Cooper and Jo Mission to Seafarers Garry Dodd and Paula (Port Chaplain) Peter Middleton and Jill Newcastle St John’s Murray Woolnough and Bridie Rob Woolfrey – Children and Youth Ministries Area Deanery of Newcastle Area Dean – Fergus King and Irene Wider Community Leaders of commerce, business and industry The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 4 Edition March 2016 Day 5 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Jenny Chung and David (Diocesan Accountant) Jessica Murnane (Anglican Savings & Development Fund) Louise Mackay (Communications) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Church of Bangladesh The Church of South India (United) National Church Diocese of Bathurst (Bp Ian Palmer) Parishes, schools Newcastle Grammar School and agencies of the Erica Thomas and John (Head of School) Diocese Paul West and Sally (Chaplain) – from May 15 New Lambton Arthur Copeman and Anabelle (Intentional Interim Minister) Bruce Hunter and Carol University Chaplaincies Fergus King and Irene – University of Newcastle – Callaghan Roy Hazlewood and Maureen – Uni of Newcastle - Ourimbah Wallsend Sally Gero The Ministry Team Area Deanery of Newcastle Regional Archdeacon – Arthur Copeman and Anabelle Wider Community Trade Union Leaders The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 5 Edition March 2016 Day 6 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Michael Elliott (Director of Professional Standards) Natalie Clifton (DPS Administrative Assistant) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Episcopal Church of Brazil The Anglican Church of Southern Africa National Church Diocese of Bendigo (Bp Andrew Curnow) Parishes, schools Scone Grammar School (NASC) and agencies of the Paul Smart and Julie (Principal) Diocese Nathan Atkinson and Mel (Chaplain) Bateau Bay Bruce Perry and Susan Kathy Dunstan and Stephen The Ministry Team Gosford Rod Bower and Kerry Chris Jackson and Alyce (from May 8) Jim Innes and Wendy Anglican Men’s Network Area Deanery of the Central Coast Rod Bower and Kerry – Regional Archdeacon Wider Community Universities and schools The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 6 Edition March 2016 Day 7 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Katherine Bowyer and David (Diocesan Director of Formation) Sue Williams and Stephen (Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ministry Development Officer) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Anglican Church of Burundi The Anglican Church of the Southern Cone of America National Church Diocese of Brisbane (Abp Phillip Aspinall, Bps Jonathan Holland, Cameron Venables, Geoff Smith and Alison Taylor) Parishes, schools CEY Ministries and agencies of the Julie Turnbull, Kate Baker and Rachel Yates Diocese Kincumber Allan Bate and Melita Tim Goldsmith and Shona Lakes Anglican Tim Waghorn and Gail Barbara Bagley Helen Gilkison and Barry Margaret Tye Cathy Walker and Peter Annette Shorten – Children and Families Ministry The Ministry Team Area Deanery of the Central Coast Stephen Powter and Sara – Area Dean Wider Community Media agencies The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 7 Edition March 2016 Day 8 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries John Cleary & Vanessa (Diocesan Business Manager) Linda Wilson and Laurence (Parish and Administrative Services Manager) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Anglican Church of Canada The Episcopal Church of Sudan and Southern Sudan National Church Diocese of Bunbury (Bp Allan Ewing) Parishes, schools Anglican Care and agencies of the Colin Osborne (CEO) Diocese Andrew Harrison and Yoshika (Senior Chaplain) Jenny Foley (Associate Chaplain) St Albans Peter Inman and Sue (OLM) Terrigal Mark Watson The Entrance Stephen Powter and Sara Don Grace Wilma Bond The Ministry Team Area Deanery of the Central Coast Rod Bower and Kerry – Regional Archdeacon Wider Community Prisoners and those leaving prison The First Peoples of the Diocese especially the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Kamilaroi, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. Page 8 Edition March 2016 Day 9 Our Bishop and Greg Thompson and Kerry Assistant Bishop Peter Stuart and Nicki Diocesan Ministries Sonia Roulston (Archdeacon of Newcastle) Alison Dalmazzone and Tracey Masson (Executive Assistants) Wider Church The Diocese of Guadalcanal (Bp Nathan Tome & Selena) The Church of the Province of Central Africa The Anglican Church of Tanzania National Church Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn (Bp Stuart Robinson and Bps Trevor Edwards, Matt Brain and Stephen Pickard) Parishes, schools and Samaritans Foundation agencies of the Peter Gardiner (CEO) Diocese Rob Dawson, Lynne Graham, Cheryl Price (Senior Management Team) Julia Perry (Chaplain) Lyn Porritt (Assistant Chaplain Central Coast)
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