Dioceses of Brechin, Iowa and Swaziland
Companion Dioceses Joint Intercession List 2016
B = Brechin I = Iowa S = Swaziland
Please pray for those listed in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, as well as those on this list, that we may feel ourselves truly a part of a worldwide communion of more than 70 million Anglicans
Pray every day for: The Anglican Communion Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury The Scottish Episcopal Church: David R. Chillingworth, Primus The Diocese of Brechin: Nigel Peyton, Bishop The Episcopal Church in the USA; The Diocese of Iowa: Alan Scarfe, Bishop The Anglican Church of Southern Africa: Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop The Diocese of Swaziland: Ellinah Wamukoya, Bishop
Corrections should be submitted to Jackie Milton at the Diocesan Office Email [email protected]
Day 1 B St. Paul's Cathedral, Dundee: Provost: Jeremy Auld; Chaplain: Tracy Dowling; Hugh Magee and other assisting Clergy; Pastoral Musician: Stuart Muir; Lay Reader: Carole Spink; Ark Nursery School Project; the Cathedral Chapter I Trinity Cathedral, Davenport: John Horn, Judith Dalmasso; Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Des Moines: Troy Beecham; Jean McKinney, John Doherty S All Saints Cathedral, Mbabane: Advent Dlamini, Renben Matsebula, Malo Mthande, Percy Mngomezulu, David Gooday, Mcebo Sigudla; the Diocesan Peace and Justice Committee-Bheki Magongo
Homelessness: Runaways, those who sleep rough, those in B & B accommodation, asylum seekers and refugees; those who help the homeless.
Day 2 B St. Mary the Virgin, Arbroath; St. Peter, Auchmithie: Peter Mead I The Standing Committee and Board of Directors of the Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Iowa; all commissions and task groups; and lay leaders of the diocese. Diocesan staff: Elizabeth Adams, Julianne Allaway, Ellen Bruckner, Lydia Bucklin, John Doherty, Steve Godfrey, Lacey Howard, Dave Mable, Anne Wagner S Motshane Parochial District: Bonginkosi Malaza, Alban Hlophe
Seafarers: Pray that ongoing restrictions on catches will be to the benefit of both the fish and the fleet, and that decimation of either will not ensue. Pray for fishermen in their dangerous occupation, particularly many from other nations who have left homes and families to work on Scottish boats.
Day 3 B St. Andrew, Brechin: Vacant. Interim Rector: Fay Lamont I St Peter, Bettendorf: Meg Wagner, Pat Kirkland; St Alban, Davenport: Vacant.; St Mark, Maquoketa: Bob North S Mankayane Parish: Gregory Makhubu, Abraham Gama, Galbert Zwane; Wives, children and wider families of clergy
Day 4 B St. Margaret's Home, Dundee: Manager: Elaine Kerr; Administrator: Nicki McRae; Chaplain: Carole Spink, Bishop and Trustees I St Paul, Durant: Alice Haugen; Trinity, Muscatine: Cathi Bencken, Martha Lang; Church of the Saviour, Clermont: Vacant., Sarah Lopez S Mothers Union: Carol Malima-President, Charles Kunene-Chaplain
Youth: For all our children and young people that they might appreciate the opportunities an education affords and that they might find a place in the church and a faith for life.
Day 5 B St. James, Stonehaven; St. Philip, Catterline: Interim Ministry Co-Ordinator: Peter Smart, Lay Reader: Anne Geldart. I Grace, Cedar Rapids: Curt Moermond; Christ Church, Cedar Rapids: Ben Webb, Mark Eccles, Randall Lyle S Zombodze Parochial District: David Zungu
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Fair Trade: For those in developing countries who live in poverty as a result of corruption and greed; for nations crippled by debt and unfair trade agreements; for Justice, Peace and Creation work within our own Diocese and continued use of Fair Trade products in churches.
Day 6 B University Chaplaincies: Dundee University: Annalu Waller, Jeremy Auld; Abertay University: Tracy Dowling I Christ, Clinton: Vacant.; Trinity, Ottumwa: Vincent Bete; All Saints, Indianola: Ron Osborne S Sigangeni Parish: Bheki Magongo, Thandeka Zulu, Petros Dlamini, Sibongile Dlamini; Diocesan Office: Ian Stocks-Diocesan Secretary, Beketele Tembe- Bishop’s Secretary, Gladys Shiba-Accounts Assistant
Day 7 B St. Salvador, Dundee: Clive Clapson, The Food Cupboard Project and Advice Centre I Christ Church, Burlington: Vacant.; St Michael, Mount Pleasant: Vacant.; St Timothy, West Des Moines: Mary Cole-Duvall, Jeanie Smith, Milton Cole-Duvall S Lomahasha Parish: Robert Nhlengetfwa, Elton Mahlalela, John Mahlalela; Men’s Guilds and men in parishes.
Communities: That local churches may appreciate the gifts and recognise the needs in their own communities; that church buildings will be open to the communities they serve, and that the worship and witness of the church may bring hope and transformation.
Day 8 B Diocesan Council: Bishop and Members; Diocesan Buildings Committee: Convener: Peter Sharp and members I St Luke, Fort Madison: ministry development teams: Lyle Brown, Barbara Easley, James Kannenberg, Shelley Dowling, Marilyn Wentzien, Alyce Lair, Kelly Shields, Bonnie Wilkerson; St John, Keokuk: Larry Snyder, Ken Messer S Department of Training: Charles Kunene-Director for training in the Diocese
Day 9 B All Saints, Glencarse: Kirrilee Reid; I St Andrew, Chariton: Fred Steinbach; St James, Oskaloosa Terry Kleven S Manzini Parish: Josiah Mahlalela, Wandile Dlamini, Mthetheleli Simelane, Zephania Ngozo, Muzi Jele
National Health Service: Rev. Gillian Munro, Head of Department of Spiritual Care, Spiritual Care Forum; Chaplains: David Gordon, Duncan MacLaren, Andrew Bennett and all other staff; Trust members and Administrators.
Day 10 B St. Laurence, Laurencekirk; St. John the Baptist, Drumlithie; St. Palladius, Drumtochty; St. Andrew, Fasque: Michael Turner, Lay Reader: Georgina Middleton I Trinity, Iowa City: Lauren Lyon, Raisin Horn, Catherine Quehl-Engel, Judith Crossett, Thomas Hulme, Marcus Haack, Bill Moorhead S Big Bend Parochial District: Nicholas Cox
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Agriculture: Pray for the centrality of food production in good agricultural area against the demand for land for leisure, housing, roads, factories and workplaces.
Day 11 B St. Martin and St. John, Dundee: Francis Bridger and Helen Bridger; Lay Readers: Robert Pemble, Iain Turnbull I St Andrew, Des Moines: Steve Godfrey, Lydia Bucklin; St Luke, Des Moines: Martha Kester; St Mark, Des Moines: Kathy Travis S Anglican Woman’s Fellowship: Thandi Zulu-President, Winnie Stewart-Vice President, Dorothy Mlambo-Secretary, Advent Dlamini-Chaplain, Valencia Msibi- Vice President
Day 12 B St. Christopher, Royal Marine Base, Condor, Arbroath: Chaplain: Mark Davidson I St Anne, Ankeny: Robert A. Kem, Kathy Tripses, Vacant., Georgia Humphrey; St. Martin, Perry: Sheryl Hughes-Empke; Grace, Boone S Lubombo/Siteki Parish: Jonathan Sigudla, Justina Mkhabela; The Cathedral Chapter, Finance Committee and Diocesan Trusts Board
Older People: That the wisdom and experience of the older generation will not be lost; give thanks for Church Lunch Clubs and Day Centres as they face the challenges of legislation and growing numbers of people needing care.
Day 13 B All Souls, Invergowrie: Ashley Cummins I St Paul, Grinnell: Wendy Abrahamson, Kevin Emge, Sallie Verrette; St Stephen, Newton: Karen Crawford, Merle Smith S St. Michael’s Chapelry: Dalcy Dlamini-Chaplain, St.Michael’s School: Stanley Dlamini-Head Teacher in the high school, Staff and pupils; Widows of Clergy: Phindile Mashwama, Elizabeth Mcanyana, Constance T. Ngwenya, Irene Skosana, Dudu Dlamini and Bonsile Dube and Dumsile Dludlu
Education: Schools, colleges and universities; Chaplains, teachers and ancillary staff; for all Christians as they seek to communicate the truth of the Gospel to our young people.
Day 14 B Holy Rood, Carnoustie: Vacant. Interim Rector: Steve Collis, Lay Reader: Jean Forbes I Calvary, Sioux City: Ministry Development Team: Stacey Gerhart, Irene Bolton, Becky Fredregill, Kelly Houts, Daniel Pecaut; St Paul, Marshalltown: Richard Graves, Kay Beach S Anglican Youth Council: Anthony Dlamini-Programme coordinator, Philemon Kunene-Chaplain
Tourism: Pray for all those involved in the business of tourism and for the promotion of our beautiful land.
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Day 15 B St. Mary and St. Peter, Montrose; St. David of Scotland, Inverbervie: Samantha Ferguson, Lay Readers: Peter Smart, Harold Jack I St George, LeMars: Lil Johnston; St Paul, Council Bluffs: Aaron Hudson S Mhlume/Tshaneni Parochial District: Jonathan Sigudla
Day 16 B St. Ninian, Dundee: Fay Lamont; Mid-Lin Day Care: Gwen Juobert I St John by the Campus, Ames: Alexander Aiton; Youth Ministry Development Team; Young Adult Ministry Development Team; Navy Chaplain: Michael Pumphrey S Lay Ministers serving in parishes and congregations throughout Swaziland; Thokoza Anglican Conference Centre: Manager, and staff
Day 17 B St. Margaret, Lochee, Dundee: Vacant. Interim Rector: David Shepherd I St John, Glenwood: Ministry Development Team: Kathy Halverson-Rigatuso, Bud Ferrel, Helen Glynn, Karen McCallan, Mark Triplett; St John, Shenandoah: Holly Scherff S Luve Parish: S’celo Dlamini
Politics: Pray for Christians involved in politics; pray for vigilance and action over legislation and for the Scottish Churches’ and Evangelical Alliance Parliamentary Officers in London and Edinburgh.
Day 18 B St. Luke, Downfield and Centre of Mission, Dundee: Kerry Dixon, Captain Lay Readers: Bruce Gowans, Georgina Middleton. I Trinity Cluster: St Paul, Harlan; Trinity, Denison; & Trinity, Carroll: Diana Wright S Ezulwini Parish: Orma Mavimbela, Richard Shiba; Mandla Bhembe Anglican Church Schools: staff and pupils
Prisons: Give thanks for the work of the Prison Fellowship, Prison Chaplains and for the Scottish Prison Service staff, dealing with increasing prison populations; pray for prisoners and their families, and that they may rebuild their lives.
Day 19 B For all who work with children and young people: Provincial Youth Network representative Gordon Aitken I For the Theological Seminaries, their trustees, faculties and students: Stephen Benitz, Nicola Bowler, Tom Early, Joan Farstad, Ken Messer, Kevin Powell, Mindy Valentine, and for persons moved to seek the Sacred Ministry as their vocation S Zandondo Parochial District: Philemon Kunene
Racial Justice: Pray for mutual toleration and respect in all relationships; pray for the Scottish Parliament’s initiative on Sectarianism and Racial Justice.
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Day 20 B Holy Trinity, Monifieth: Ken Gibson, Bill McAusland, Lay Readers: Bill McFawns, Linda Walls I St Paul Indian Mission, Sioux City: Meshack Mabuza, Vacant. St Thomas, Sioux City: Jay Denne, Vacant., Patricia Johnson S Pig’s Peak Parish: Charles Kunene, Joshua Fakudze
Day 21 B St. Ternan, Muchalls: Interim Ministry Co-Ordinator: Peter Smart I St Mark, Fort Dodge & Church of the Good Shepherd, Webster City: Elaine Caldbeck, Vacant. All Saints by the Lake, Storm Lake: Don Keeler S Liviyo Labofakazi: Dalcy Dlamini-President
Human Life: Pray that scientific research will respect the life of all human beings; that all human beings will respect one another.
Day 22 B St. Mary Magdalene, Dundee: David Shepherd; Oil Industry: Chaplain: Gordon Craig I Trinity, Emmetsburg: Vacant., Cathleen Bascom; St Thomas, Algona: Mark Holmer; St Alban, Spirit Lake: Carl Mann S UNISWA Chapelry: Dalcy Dlamini; The African Union and the United Nations and all working for reconciliation amongst peoples and nations; Oil Industry: Gordon Craig-Chaplain
Oil Industry: Chaplain: Rev. Gordon Craig. Pray for all those who work in the oil and gas industry and its related enterprises and especially those who face daily dangers off-shore.
Day 23 B St. Drostan Church and Lodge, Tarfside: Jane Nelson. Administrator: Peter Nelson. Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy: Charles Lidstone I Grace, Decorah: Ministry Development Team: Christine Gowdy-Jaehnig, James Griesheimer, Jeannette Pillsbury, David Smith; St Andrew, Waverly: Judith Jones; St James, Independence: Sean Burke, Sue Ann Raymond S The Bible Society and for the availability of good theological and spiritual books
Employment: For all who are overworked and find their work stressful, unfulfilling or dangerous; for those who seek employment, but are unable to find it; for Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy: Charles Lidstone, Regional Chaplain and Chaplain to Dundee City Council.
Day 24 B Vestry Members and Lay Representatives; Church Musicians and Volunteers I New Song, Coralville: John Greve, Jennifer Masada, Jane Stewart, Judy Thayer, Lori Erickson; Church of the Savior, Orange City: Karen Wacome S Hlatikulu Parish: Nontokozo Ndzimandze, Isaiah Dlamini; Victims of HIV and AIDS and all caring for them and their welfare.
Scottish Justice System: For Christian values of justice, wisdom and truth to be upheld and for all personnel involved.
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Day 25 B St. Mary, Broughty Ferry: Francis Bridger, Helen Bridger, Curate: William Neill, Lay Reader: Elaine Hammersley I St John, Mason City: Vacant., Michael Last, Barbara McCaulley, Kris Leaman ; Grace, Charles City: James Griesheimer; St Matthew-by-the-Bridge, Iowa Falls: Elliot Blackburn, Warren Frelund S Usuthu Mission: Peter Zungu, Samketi Dlamini, Joel Dlamini, Amon Manzini, Jabulani Maseko; Neighbourhood Care Points children and their caretakers; Home based care patients and their care takers.
The Holy Land: Remember the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities in the Holy Land, all who administer and preserve the Christian holy sites and all visitors and pilgrims here.
Day 26 B Communications: Provincial Communications Officer: Lorna Finley; Diocesan Communications Officer: Karen Willey; Grapevine: Michael Turner; Diocesan Website, IT, and Brechin Bulletin: Jacqueline Milton I St Luke, Cedar Falls: Elizabeth Popplewell, Liane Nichols, Ruth Ratliff; Trinity, Waterloo: Suzanne Peterson, Charles Lane S Mhlosheni Parish: Samuel Mkhabela
Voluntary Agencies: Throughout Scotland, pray for the many people who volunteer in various capacities and for the funding and leadership of these agencies across the Anglican Communion.
Day 27 B Hospital Chaplaincy: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: David Gordon, Duncan MacLaren, David Shepherd; Arbroath: vacant; Ashludie Hospital, Dundee: Fay Lamont; Stracathro Hospital, Brechin: vacant; Kincardine Community Hospital, Stonehaven: vacant I All members, associates, and companions of the various Religious Orders; All Chaplains serving in the Military, Hospitals, Prisons, Colleges, Universities and other Educational Institutions. S Nhlangano Parish: Gregory Makhubu; Retired Clergy: Rt. Rev. Meshack Mabuza, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Zulu, Phendu Dlamini, John Watson Dobson, Enock Mahlalela, Benjamin Shongwe, Alex Makhadanje, Donald Ndlovu
HIV/AIDS: Pray for all people affected by HIV/AIDS, and those who work with them across the world, especially in the Diocese of Swaziland; pray against the growing complacency, particularly amongst sexually active young people, over sexually transmitted diseases.
Day 28 B Those in training for Ministry; Diocesan Ministry Officer and Director of Ordinands: Kirrilee Reid; Warden of Lay Readers: Peter Smart; Scottish Theological Institute: Anne Tomlinson, Michael Hull, Denise Brunton I For Coordinators and Faculty of EfM, E-Seminary, Summer Ministry School and Retreat and all Christian Formation; For Licensed Ministries: Pastoral Leaders, Worship Leaders, Preachers, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Visitors and Catechists S Bhunya Parish: Peter Zunga, Jabulani Maseko, Amon Manzini; The Swaziland Council of Churches: Joel Dlamini
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Day 29 B Diocesan Officials: Chancellor: Gregor Mitchell; Registrar: John Thom; Treasurer: Allan Duffus; Secretary: Mike Duncan; Protection of Vulnerable Groups Officer: Cheryl Birse; Bishop’s PA and Secretary: Jacqueline Milton; Diocesan Archivist: David Bertie. I Diocesan Officers: Co-Chancellors: Thomas Carpenter and Linda Neuman; Treasurer: Bill Smith; Historiographer: Dan Kaiser; Secretary of Convention: Kathleen Milligan S Hhohho Parochial District: Charles Kunene, Zama Sigudla; The Certificate Course in Christian Studies , the Higher Certificate Course and those studying other courses; Other denominations and for unity
Protection: Pray for wisdom and guidance for all those involved in the protection of children and vulnerable adults, and pray for the protection of those who are vulnerable.
Day 30 B Diocesan Mission Officer: Fay Lamont; Well Church Review Programme I St John, Dubuque: Kathleen Milligan, Kent Anderson, Diane Eddy; St Mark, Anamosa: Anne Williams; For all those working in Prison ministry S Sunday Schools: teachers and pupils, Wandile Dlamini-Chaplain; Evangelism and the work of the evangelism committee
Inter-Faith: Pray for all those working to build relationships between people of other faiths. Dundee Inter-Faith Group; Faith in Community Scotland; Faith in Community Dundee.
Day 31 B Retired Clergy and Clergy with Permission to Officiate: Ted Luscombe; William McAusland; Penny Balfour, Steve Collis, John Cree, Sylvia Dyer, David Elder, David Gordon, George Greig, Geoffrey Hall, Denise Herbert, John Lyon, Grant MacIntosh, Duncan MacLaren, Hugh Magee, Joe Morrow, Robin Paterson. I Non-parochial clergy: Cathleen Bascom, Patricia Cashman, Roy Chrisman, Hannah Cornthwaite, Barb McCaulley, Brian McVey, James Norton, Wayne Pelkey, Thomas Putnam, Catherine Quehl-Engel, Stephanie Green Tramel, Paul Walker, Susanne Watson Epting, Randy Webster; Iowa Retired Bishop: C. Christopher Epting,; Iowa Retired Priests: Arthur Becker, Netha Brada, Kathryn Campbell, Lynne Carver, Mary Christopher, Elizabeth Coulter, James Davis, Maureen Doherty, Julia Easley, Robert Elfvin, Artis Ferrel, Paul Fuessel, Robert Gamble, Larry Gatrel, Pat Genereux, Willa Goodfellow, John Hall, Linda Hughes, Thomas Hulme, Georgia Humphrey, Peg Jackson, Wayne Kamm, Robert W. Kem Sr., John “Jack” Kilby, Frederick ‘Fritz’ Kramer, Melvin Low, Sharon Mahood, Jean McCarthy, William Moorhead, Mary Jane Oakland, Charles Pope, William Pugliese, Glenn Rankin, Martha Rogers, Roger Rollins, Peter Sanderson, Barbara Schlachter, Mel Schlachter, Kristy Smith, Arthur “Paddy” Stanley, Charles Summers, F. David Titus, Tim Vann, Margaret Weiner, George Wharton, Marlin Whitmer; Iowa Retired Deacons: Fred Berger, Muffy Harmon, John Harper, Peggy Harris, Mary Hoffman, Elizabeth Koffron-Eisen, William Magie, Dian Ong, Leon Pfotenhauer, Patricia Roberts, Melody Rockwell, George Rogerson, Patricia Triska, Don Twentyman S Men and women exploring their calling to a vocation of ministry in the church; Self-supporting clergy; Worship teams in parishes
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