Please pray for Diocesan Human Resources Administrators, Judy Baker and Jo Hyrons.
Diocese of Swansea & Brecon: Bishop John Davies
Diocesan HR Team
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Retired Clergy in Droitwich Deanery
We ask God’s blessing on the retired clergy who live and worship in Droitwich Deanery,
giving thanks or their vocation and ministry over the years and asking that this might be
a time of refreshment and renewal. We give thanks too for the continuing ministry many
are able to offer in our parishes.
Diocese of Sunyani (Ghana, West Africa):
Bishop Festus Yeboah-Asuamah, Bishop Jacob Ayeebo (Tamale)
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Ombersley: Pray for the PCC’s links with the community and a closer relationship with
baptism families, wedding couples and the bereaved. Verger: Basil; Churchwardens:
Jenny & Andrew. Hartlebury: Pray for links with Hartlebury Primary School through
termly services and for the development of our pastoral care. Churchwarden: Carolyn
Diocese of St Helena (Southern Africa): Bishop Richard Fenwick
Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist (Southern Africa) Bishop Martin Breytenbach
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The Protestant Church of Central Germany
This week young people are meeting together in Haldensleben for a range of workshops to
improve their musical skills. Pray for all leading and participating in these events for young
musicians. May they keep spreading God’s good news through music.
Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich: Bishop Martin Seeley with Bishop Michael Harrison (Dunwich
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Elmbridge: Pray for all who faithfully serve God, PCC members, Family Service and Open
the Book helpers, and those whose ministry is unseen. Churchwarden: Anne Judge.
Doverdale: Pray for our links with Sytchampton Primary School and for our desire t… Continue Reading
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Elmley Lovett: Give thanks for the involvement of more people in church life and pray
for plans to host different events in church. Churchwardens: Richard & James. Hampton
Lovett: Pray for PCC members, and for our work to improve and open the church for the
community. Rushock: Pray for ministry with children and improvements to the church;
give thanks for our respect for one another’s views. Churchwardens: Laurence & Shirley
Diocese of St Asaph (Wales): Bishop Gregory Cameron
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Prisons’ Week
The work of chaplaincy makes a significant contribution to the life and work of our
two prisons (HMP Hewell near Redditch, and HMP Long Lartin near Evesham). Both
are served by an interfaith team of chaplains and volunteers and work with prisoners
and their families, as well as staff. As well as regular services held in the chapel there
are bible studies, meditation and discussion groups, along with the core work of
pastoral care. Chaplains also contribute to the Restorative Justice programme, aimed
at rehabilitative transformation. At HMP Hewell, work with families by the children and
families’ team includes parenting courses and family-time visits, and is supported by
volunteers from local churches.
One annual focus for this ministry is Prisons’ Sunday, today, 8 October. A special service
will be held in Worcester Cathedral at 10.30am and will include contributions from
chaplains and volunteers, prayers written by prisoners and an accompanying exhibition
on the work of the chaplaincy team. All are welcome.
Pray for:
- All who work in our prisons, prisoners and their families and the multi-faith and ecumenical teams of chaplains and volunteers (Co-ordinating chaplains Margie Schutte – HMP Hewell; Ismail Isakji – HMP Long Lartin)
- For the chaplains’ ministry of pastoral care, reconciliation and reformation
- For those who are victims of crime and those who care for them
- For Prisons Sunday and the special service in the Cathedral
- We pray for those in prison.
Lord, you offer freedom to all people.
We pray for those in prison.
Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist.
Support with your love prisoners and their
families and friends,
prison staff and all who care.
Heal those who have been wounded by the
activities of others, especially the victims of crime.
Help us to forgive one another.
To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly
together with Christ, in His strength and
in His Spirit, now and every day. Amen.
(Prayer for Prisons Sunday)
Droitwich Deanery – Rural Dean:
Sheila Banyard;
Lay Chair: Janet Bryan
Diocese of St Albans:
Bishop Alan Smith with Bishops
Richard Atkinson (Bedford),
Michael Beasley (Hertford)
Diocese of Liverpool:
Bishop Paul Bayes with Suffragan
Bishop Richard Blackburn
Diocese of Monmouth (Wales):
Bishop Richard Pain
Diocese of Haderslev (Denmark):
Bishop Marianne Christiansen
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Pray for generosity and wisdom in continuing to grow together as a benefice, for our
weekday Morning Prayer, and for our work to prepare the way for a new incumbent.
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St Faith’s Day
On St Faith’s Day, we give thanks for all that has been achieved so far to restore
St Faith’s Church in Berrow in the far south of the Diocese, and look forward to a weekend
of celebrations, culminating in a service of thanksgiving led by Bishop Graham.
Diocese of Southwestern Virginia: Bishop Mark Allen Bourlakas
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Salwarpe and Hindlip w Martin Hussingtree
Pray for our monthly Parish Fellowship lunch and Hindlip First School with Open the Book.
For everyone serving across the parish. For wisdom and courage as new connections are
made within the expanding parish. Clergy: Nigel Byard, Laura Handy Di… Continue Reading
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