Diocese of York Prayer Diary - August 2017 Bartholomew Please Give Thanks for All Those Taking on Extra Responsibilities During the Current Vacancy
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Thursday St Martin, Hull 24th August Clergy: Vacancy, Reader: Jane Shaw, Churchwardens: Pete Court, Karen Dixon Diocese of York Prayer Diary - August 2017 Bartholomew Please give thanks for all those taking on extra responsibilities during the current vacancy. Please pray the Apostle that we will continue to work together well to reach the 12,500 people living in our parish. Please pray Tuesday 1st Hull Deanery August that we will make wise decisions about our mission and in particular that we will make the most of the Area Dean: The Revd Tim Boyns, Lay Dean: Ruth Marsden, Associate Deans: The Revd John Cowan opportunities offered by Hull being given "City of Culture" status in 2017. (Central&North), The Revd Maggie Jeavons (East), The Revd Matthew Brailsford (West), Deanery Diocese of Rumbek (Bahr El Ghazal, Sudan). Bishop Alapayo Kuctiel. Finance Advisors: Canon Richard Liversedge, Ian Nightingale. Deanery Secretary: Jean Fenwick. Friday 25th All Saints, Hessle Our Deanery covers the City of Hull in addition to various surrounding towns and villages of the East August Clergy: The Revd Tim Boyns, The Revd Carol Tetley, The Revd Gemma Turner, Readers: Philip Rodmell, Riding. We rejoice both in our diversity and yet common purpose in making Christ known to the many Georgina Boyns, Retired Clergy: The Revd John Walker, RPA: Edward Mather, Churchwardens: Paul communities that we are proud to service. We give thanks for the continuing opportunities given Hardy, Eve Johansson. through the award of 2017 UK City of Culture. We pray for an effective legacy and not least in a sense We give thanks for the recent Ordination of Gemma as a Priest, for the continuing links that Carol of pride as transforming members of God's creation in this locality. We give thanks for the newly provides with our Hospitals in her role as Chaplain, for the ministry of Georgina as our Deanery Sub designated Hull Minster and ask for guidance in how best support might be given to a community who Warden for Readers. Having completed the first part of the LYCiG Course, we pray for guidance in our "gathers in and sends out". response to the way ahead. We also give thanks for the close links that we have with our Church Schools, Diocese of Port Elizabeth (Southern Africa). Bishop Nceba Nopece. All Saints CE Junior and All Saint CE Infant together with Karen Wood, their Executive Headteacher. Wednesday St Mary, Cottingham Diocese of Rumonge (Burundi). Bishop Pedaculi Birakengana. 2nd August Clergy: The Revd Paul Smith, Retired Clergy: The Revd James Hargreave, The Revd Ron Duffield. Saturday St Andrew, Kirk Ella, St Luke, Willerby 26th August Please pray for our now churchwardens Helen Bristow and Ben Pieper as they begin to grow into their Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Juckes, The Revd David Spence; Readers: Francis Davies, Richard Foster; role with the help of newly appointed deputy wardens Denise Bottomley and David Pennie. We have Churchwardens: Chris Franklin, Nick Dean (St Andrew's), Ann Burt, Arline Croft (St Luke's). now completed LYCiG Local and thank God for the opportunity to work together to discover his plan. Give thanks for all who serve faithfully within the church family and the wider community. Pray for Pilgrim Course begins again in Autumn - pray for a positive response from those invited. growth in faith, love and hope in the lives of existing believers and for steady numbers of individuals Diocese of Popondota (Papua New Guinea). Bishop Lindsley Ihove. discovering new life in Christ through the year. Diocese of Rupert’s Land (Rupert’s Land, Canada). Bishop Donald Phillips. Thursday 3rd St Cuthbert, Hull August Clergy: The Revd John Cowan; Churchwardens: Pam Robinson, Jim Gledhill Sunday 27th All Saints, North Ferriby August Give thanks for the experience of doing the 'LYCIG local' course and the helpful discussions and ideas Clergy: The Revd Matthew Brailsford, Reader; Sue Wilkinson. Churchwardens; Hugh Crosland, Derek 11th Sunday that led to; and pray for those putting a 'Leading Your Church into Growth' plan of action together on after Trinity Shepherd the basis of this input. Pray for Mel Meesam as she begins ordination training for NSM ministry. Give thanks for evangelistic opportunities with young people, the “Girl’s Night Out” and “Uncover” Diocese of Port Sudan (Northern, Sudan). Bishop Abdu Kodi. sessions. Thank God too for the provision of a visa for our former Parish Assistant Nicholas to work in an Asian Country to undertake linguistic work and Bible translation. Pray for Sara, about to start as Deputy Friday 4th St John Newland, St Faith, Dunswell, Riverside Church Head, at Ferriby CoE School. August Jean-Baptiste Clergy: The Revd Melvin Tinker Diocese of Ruvuma (Tanzania). Bishop Maternus Kapinga. Vianney, cure Please pray for us as we seek to make Christ known to those around us. Give thanks for those who D’Ars, spiritual Monday 28th have joined us, and pray that they will continue to grow in faith and hope. St Barnabas, Swanland guide, 1859 August Diocese of Portsmouth (Canterbury, England). Bishop Christopher Foster Augustine, Clergy: The Revd Francis Scott, The Revd Daphne Kitching, RPAs: Bev Gray, Kathy Howlett. bishop, Give thanks to God for the growth in small groups following the Alpha Film Series, and in our Sunday Saturday 5th Pray for all those who are gathering at Christian festivals over the summer that they may return to teacher of the August children’s ministry. Pray that the Lord will supply all we need to move on with our young people’s work, their parishes refreshed in body, mind and spirit, ready to serve their communities. faith, 430 to replace leaders who have stepped down, and to reach our community with the good news of Christ’s Oswald, king, martyr, 642 Diocese of Pretoria (Southern Africa). Bishop Johannes Seoka. saving love as we seek to fulfil our new parish vision, ‘Loving people, Loving God, Loving Life’. Diocese of Ruwenzori (Uganda). Bishop Reuben Kisembo. Sunday 6th St Stephen and St Paul, Sculcoates, St Mary Sculcoates August Tuesday 29th Fresh Expressions Transfiguration Clergy: The Revd Phillip Lamb Churchwardens: Gordon Jessop, Dorothy Bell. August of Our Lord Advisor: The Revd Matthew Brailsford We pray for the early days of Fr Phil. For the shoots of early growth. For the initiatives he wishes to Beheading of bring here and our support of those coming through the door foe the first time. John the Give thanks for those who took part in the Archbishop’s Deanery Missions in the city so far and for Baptist positive long term effects. Pray for a clearer grasp in Hull Deanery parishes of the risen Jesus’ words “as Diocese of Puerto Rico (XI, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Wilfrido Orench. the Father has sent me, so I am sending you!” Monday 7th Holy Trinity, Holy Apostles, Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull Diocese of Sabah (South East Asia). Bishop Melter Tais. August John Mason Clergy: The Revd Canon Dr Neal Barnes, The Revd Irene Wilson, The Revd Matt Woodcock, The Revd Wednesday Diocese of Carlisle Neale, priest Eve Ridgeway, Reader: Sam McGaw, Youth & Community Worker: Dan Broom, Churchwardens: Dave 30th August hymn writer, Allum, Andy Bassett Scott, Deputy Warden: Bill Bishop John Bunyan, The Rt Revd James Newcome 1866 spiritual Please pray for the establishment of ecumenical Mission Communities, the discernment of local lay We give thanks for: the impact of City of Culture on the aspirations of Hull and the regeneration within writer, 1688 leaders and the missional heart of the congregations of Cumbria. For the evangelisation of the county and around the new Minster; the growing opportunities that we have to be 'salt and light'; for our that every person may hear for themselves of God’s love for them. dedicated and diverse team of staff and volunteers, working under many challenges amidst the Diocese of Sabongidda-Ora (Bendel, Nigeria). Bishop John Akao. building works, a busy events programme and increased footfall. Please pray for: changed lives among those who attend worship and visit here, particularly those who attended the recent Alpha Thursday Carlisle Cathedral 31st August course; stability and sustainability in our finances and those with the skills to help us achieve that. Aidan, bishop, Dean: The Very Revd Mark Boyling Diocese of Pune (North India). Bishop Andrew Rathod. missionary, Give thanks for good appointments made recently to senior cathedral staff posts. Give thanks for 651 important progress with a major building project within the Cathedral precinct. Pray for all members of Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend the Cathedral community at a time of development and change. Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021 Diocese of Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa). Bishop Raphael Hess. Tuesday 8th Wydale Hall - Retreat and Repair Wednesday St Andrew, Drypool; St Columba, Drypool; St John, Drypool; Drypool Victoria Dock August 16th August Dominic, Please give thanks for all those who are offering their time and talents in the next few days to maintain Clergy: The Revd Dave Griffith-Jones, The Revd Martyn Westby, Readers: Graham Wragg, Margaret priest, founder our wonderful building and gardens as we prepare to move forward toward our vision of being a Liversedge, Liz Pacey, Dave Norton, Churchwardens: Angeline Longbone, Joseph Ingram, John of the Order of prayerful community renewing the Church’s mission. Pray that it may be a time of refreshing for all Saunderson, Lynne Scott. Preachers, involved, as well as helping with the upkeep of this fantastic Diocesan resource. 1221 Please pray : For Jesus to be honoured in Drypool; For St Columba's to develop a culture of invitation; For Diocese of Qu’Appelle (Rupert’s Land, Canada).