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Bishop Gregory at the Pool Deanery Confirmation at Bishop Gregory at Hawarden Village Church School 1500hrs (venue unknown at time of editing) 28 th - Thursday Teulu Asaph Cycle of Prayer 25 th - Monday - Mark, Evangelist Diocese of Central Buganda [Uganda] - Bishop Diocese of Cape Coast [Ghana, West Africa] - Jackson Matovu Bishop Victor Atta-Baffoe April 2016 For St Cadwaladr’s, Llangadwaladr, and the For the Shrine Church of St Melangell, Pennant continuing new life here, that their occasional In our Diocese we pray this month for the Deanery of Mathrafal in the Melangell and the St Melangell’s Centre, that worship may be a blessing and engage with our Archdeaconry of Montgomery. this place of healing and peace may be scattered developed well by the Trustees, in partnership rd with the Diocese, in the months ahead. Mothers' Union Wrexham Deanery Festival. 7p.m. at Introduction 3 - Sunday - Second Sunday of St Giles The typographical conventions in this Teulu Easter Mothers' Union Denbigh Deanery Festival. 7p.m. at Asaph Cycle of Prayer are: PRAY for The Church of the Province of the Indian Llandyrnog 29 th - Friday - Catherine of Sienna (1380), Ocean|: Ian Gerald James Ernest Archbishop & Writer Bishop of Mauritius 26 th - Tuesday Sundays... Diocese of Central Ecuador [V, Episcopal Church, Diocese of Cape Town - Table Bay [Southern Africa] USA] - Bishop Victor Scantlebury ...are highlighted with a larger red font For the community and commercial lives of our - Bishop Garth Counsell preceded by a double red line. area; Community Councils, the working farms and ancillary industries, the businesses based For all who contribute so willingly to our Weekdays For St Sillin’s, and Rhiwlas Mission worshiping life across Mathrafal, including our in our area, and for all those who visit these Church; giving thanks for the faithful witness of Worship Leaders, organists and those offering ...are black with a smaller font preceded by a beautiful valleys or who are involved in leisure, the regular worshipers and for signs of life and music more generally, and our retired clergy. single black line. tourism and hospitality. For the Trustees of the growth; for Richard’s ministry of The sections that follow each of the above St Melangell Centre, meeting on 11 April, that encouragement Mothers' Union Dyffryn Deanery we may discern God’s will for that beautiful Festival. 2p.m. at Llanrhydd are:.. place. Bishop Gregory opening the Nurture Room at ...The first item is from the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. Gungrog School 30 th - Saturday and this section ends with a dotted line. In our linked Diocese of South West Tanganyika we pray for the lakeside parish of Manda and their 27 th - Wednesday Diocese of Central Florida [Province IV, Episcopal ...The next section features the benefices, boatbuilder who have received consistent support Church, USA] - Bishop Gregory Brewer. Diocese parishes, clergy and officers of the Deanery for from the parishes of Mathrafal Deanery." Diocese of Cashel & Ossory [Dublin, Ireland] - of Central Gulf Coast [Province IV, Episcopal whom we are praying in the current month Bishop Michael Andrew James Burrows Church, USA] - Bishop Philip Duncan 4th - Monday ... The following section includes prayers for Bishop For St Cedwyn’s, , remembering That in this time of change we may be rooted in Gregory and his engagements. Diocese of Bukuru [Jos, Nigeria] - Bishop Jwan especially the strong relationship with our the joy of the Lord, trusting in him, and ...Other objects of prayer from the Diocese, Province Zhumbes Church School and all who contribute to our responding to his call to ‘launch out into the or Nation. worship deep’. For our brothers and sisters in Christ in our God bless, Ian Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Pray for the Commission of the Covenanted Independent Churches, the Roman Catholic Churches: pray for its members and its work for Church, the Community Churches and the Covenanted Churches that each and every 1st - Friday - Friday in Easter Week Assemblies of God; that we may grow into action may realize the aspirations of the Diocese of Bukavu [Congo] - Bishop Sylvestre Christ, our living Head, and be alert for Covenant. Bahati opportunities to pray and work together. Bishop Gregory at the St Asaph Pre-Governing Body Give thanks for our life as the Mathrafal meeting I have been asked why the format of the this Teulu Asaph Cycle of Prayer as they so Deanery over the last few years, and especially prayers for constituent parts of the Deanery wish. This gives much more flexibility for for the ministries of Glyn as Lay Chair, Jennie 5th - Tuesday being prayed for changes each month. the area being prayed for to focus our as Secretary, Barbara as Treasurer, John as prayers on those areas which are developing Administrator, Arthur as Publicity Officer, and Diocese of Bunbury [Western Australia, Australia] - In the past the format was fairly consistent Bishop Alan Ewing with requests for particular prayers and for which our prayers are being asked. Alan our Transition Mentor; and for Archdeacon Peter as our Acting Area Dean. following on after giving the names of Thank you to all who have given their For the emerging Banw Mission Area, including observations to me and I hope the Teulu Parish/Benefice Officers. nd Jane, as Mission Area Leader, with David and Asaph Cycle of Prayer helps in your daily 2 - Saturday - Saturday in Easter Week Mary, serving as Priests; Glyn and Ivor, as For the last few months each Deanery has prayers. been asked to use the space they have in Diocese of Bukedi [Uganda] - Bishop Samuel Egesa Deacons, Roger as a Reader, our Worship God bless, Ian Leaders, Wardens and PCC Officers. For us as we form our three new Mission Areas in the Banw, Vyrnwy and Tanat valleys, seeking Bishop Gregory at the Governing Body, Llandudno If you would like to receive the Teulu Asaph Cycle of Prayer by email please ask to be added to to spread the love and knowledge of our Lord [email protected] th the mailing list by sending your request to Jesus Christ and engage with our communities. 6 - Wednesday Please pray for the Special Service at the Diocese of Bungoma [Kenya) The Revd George Editor: The Reverend Canon Ian Day, B.A. (H ons ) Pilgrim Church of on Mechumo [email protected] 17 April at 3.00pm, to which all who have been baptized there have been invited. For St Tydecho’s, Garthbeibio, giving thanks for the full church on several occasions over members training at Early Intervention Bishop’s Staff Meeting 20 th - Wednesday - Beuno (c. 640), Abbot Christmas; for St Erfyl’s, , and the Coaches, and Huw Ellis, the Regional Diocese of Cameroon [West Africa, West Africa] - willingness of its people to engage with change; Director. Pray for the continual links through 15 th - Friday - Padarn (6th C.), Bishop Bishop Dibo Elango and St Cadfan’s, , for their ‘Rainbow Tots’ with the under 3s and their Diocese of Calabar [Niger Delta, Nigeria] - Bishop faithfulness, and asking for a spirit of realism as parents / carers. Tunde Adeleye For all the schools of our Mission Area, their they consider how best to ‘fit’ the life of their headteachers, their futures, and the work of Bishop Gregory preaching at Trinity Presbyterian church and witness into the emerging Mission Church, Wrexham For St Myllin’s, with St Wddyn’s, Darren and the Impact Schools team Area. giving thanks for fruitful progress Mothers' Union Hawarden Deanery Festival. 7.30p.m. Bishop Gregory at the Governing Body, Llandudno 11 th - Monday - George Augustus Selwyn since merging the parishes. Praying for at Holy Spirit, Ewloe (1878), Bishop & Missionary confidence and courage as we go forward; for 7th - Thursday - Brynach (5th C.), Abbot guidance as we provide Messy Church 21 st - Thursday - Anselm (1109), Bishop & Diocese of Butare [Rwanda] - Bishop Nathan opportunities Diocese of Bunyoro-Kitara [Uganda] - Bishop Gasatura Doctor Nathan Kyamanywa 16 th - Saturday Diocese of Canberra & Goulburn [New South For St Cynyw, , giving thanks for the Wales, Australia] - Bishop Stuart Robinson: Trevor For St Mary’s, Llanfair , giving closer relationships being nurtured with the Diocese of Calcutta [North India] - Bishop Ashok Edwards, Assistant Bishop thanks for David and Mary’s ministry and local community and for the faithful witness Biswas seeking God’s blessing on them as they move over many years; and for St John the For the emerging Tanat Mission Area, including on and praying that the deepening of faith and Evangelist, , and their faithfulness in For St Michael’s, Llanfihangel yng Nghwynfa, Lynette, as Mission Area Leader, with Richard, the desire for mission may continue to be sustaining the church there and asking for a giving especial thanks for the ordination of serving as Priest; Peter, as Deacon; our strengthened here. Pray as well for those taking new vision for the future with limited resources. Deacons there last Advent Sunday; for the Worship Leaders, Wardens and PCC Officers. responsibility during the vacancy, and villagers of several denominations who worship Bishop Gregory at the Induction of Dot Gosling as at our monthly services. Mothers' Union Alyn Deanery Festival. 2.30p.m. at particularly the officers. Vicar of Llanasa and Ffynnongroew, at 1900hr in Rossett. Bishop Gregory at the Governing Body, Llandudno Llanasa Parish Church. Bishop Gregory at the Diocesan Discernment Day

th nd 8th - Friday - Griffith Jones (1761), Priest & 12 - Tuesday 17 th - Sunday - Fourth Sunday of 22 - Friday Teacher Diocese of Butere [Kenya] - Bishop Timothy Easter Diocese of Carlisle [York, England] - Bishop James Wambunya PRAY for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican Scobie Newcome: Robert Freeman, Area Bishop of

Diocese of Busan [Korea] - Bishop Onesimus A Communion in Japan): Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu Penrith Dongsin Park For Ss Tysilio and Mary, , and for the re- p Primate & Bishop of Hokkaido That St Mary’s Llanllugan, following its detailed ordering works which will enable part of the For St Thomas’s, Penybontfawr, giving thanks church to be used more frequently and r For St Mary’s, Llwydiarth, giving thanks for their for their faithfulness and asking for a spirit of discussions with the Board of Finance, may i seek to be faithful and also to extend and comfortably both by the local community and l faithfulness and asking for a spirit of realism realism as they consider how best to ‘fit’ the life deepen its engagement with Cefn Coch and the wider Mission Area. For St John the and peace as they face the challenges of being of their church and witness into the emerging Adfa, and that many may come and experience Evangelist, , as they explore closer a small, aging yet faithful congregation. Mission Area; and for the Trustees of the St links with the local chapel and more ways to Illog’s, Hirnant Community Centre. the sense of ‘a thin place’ at this church’s Bishop Gregory at the Church of the Good ancient site. engage with the community with limited Shepherd, Buckley at 1030hrs and later Licensing rd resources. Lorraine Badger-Watts as Priest-in-Charge of the 23 - Saturday - George (304), Martyr & th - Saints, Martyrs & Gorsedd group, Sts Mary and Beuno Church, Patron Saint of England 9 - Saturday th Missionaries of South America. 13 - Wednesday Whitford at 1530hrs Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury: Trevor Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1945), Priest, Diocese of Buye [Burundi] - Bishop Sixbert Macumi Willmott, Area Bishop of Dover; Jonathan Goodall, Translator & Missionary 18 th - Monday Area Bishop of Ebbsfleet; Roderick Charles Howell For the emerging Vyrnwy Mission Are, including Diocese of Caledonia [British Columbia & the Thomas, Area Bishop of Maidstone; Norman Banks, Diocese of Busoga [Uganda) Thr Rt Revd Area Bishop of Canterbury Naimanhye Paul Hermione, as Mission Area Leader and Emma, Yukon, Canada] - Bishop William John Anderson. serving as Priests; Jennie, Ros, Glyn and Chris, Diocese of Calgary [Rupert's Land, Canada] - For St Cynog’s, , giving thanks for For St Michael’s, , as they continue to as Readers; our Worship Leaders, Pastoral Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson Assistants, Wardens and PCC Officers. For all their faithfulness and asking for a spirit of experiment with local Worship Leaders and the realism as they consider how best to ‘fit’ the life introduction of contemporary forms of worship. in the MA as we respond to our Transition For St Garmon’s, ; the village and Report community it serves, and in particular its of their church and witness into the emerging school; for Emma, in her ministry serving the Mission Area Bishop Gregory at the Training Day on Deliverance people there. Ministry 10 th - Sunday - Third Sunday of Easter 19 th - Tuesday 14 th - Thursday 24 th - Sunday - Fifth Sunday of Easter PRAY for The Church of Ireland: Richard Lionel Diocese of California [Province IX, Episcopal Clarke Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Diocese of Byumba [Rwanda] - Bishop Emmanuel PRAY for Episcopal Church, USA in Jerusalem & The Ngendahayo Church, USA] - Bishop Marc Andrus Middle East: Mouneer Anis Archbishop & Bishop in Ireland and Metropolitan Egypt with North Africa & the Horn of Africa For Christ Church, Bwlchycibau, giving thanks For Llansantffraid yn Mechain; the village and For all the schools of our Mission Area, and in community it serves, and in particular its For St Dogfan’s, Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant, particular the worshipping links withYsgol for the faithful service of individuals over many years. Praying for fuller engagement with the school; for Emma, in her ministry serving the with St Mary’s, Brithdir and the Pilgrim Church Gynradd and Llanfair people there. of Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr, For a continuing Caereinion High School. For the Early Group and MA; for ‘Keep Konnected’ – Youth Eucharist and discussion group Bishop Gregory at the St Mary’s Trust, St Asaph sense of thanksgiving and commitment to one Intervention Initiative with TLG, the church another.