Pray for St Mary’s as we seek to reach out to families and young people with the help
of our Mission Enabler, Anne Batchelor. Pray for our developing ministry team especially
for Alex French as he is ordained priest, and Roger King as he trains for Reader ministry.
Clergy: Stephen Agnew, Alex French; Readers: Kanthi Ariaraj, Roy Peacock, Roger King (in training.)
Diocese of Ottawa (Canada): Bishop John Holland Chapman
Bishop Ordinary to the Canadian Armed Forces: Bishop Peter Robert Coffin
Eric Wiles has been appointed in a voluntary capacity as the
new Deputy Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance and
Chair of the Investment and Glebe Committee.
Eric is a member of St. Kenelm’s Church in Upton Snodsbury.
He is a Chartered Accountant by background, and former
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants’ National
Council. He has spent most of his career in the Asset Finance
division at Midland Bank/ HSBC. For the last 15 years he worked in a specialised
leasing company within HSBC (latterly sold by the bank) which leased trains to train
operating companies in the UK and across Europe. Eric is now semi-retired, but still
undertakes the occasional freelance consultancy assignment.
He said: “I saw the post of Deputy Chair of the DBF advertised and it seemed to fit with
my skillset. I’m currently Treasurer for the Bowland Benefice Council, but felt I wanted
to give more back to the Church and this seemed like a good opportunity to do it. It’s
also an interesting way to learn more about the Church of England and develop my faith
in a different context.”
Eric was brought up as a Methodist but lapsed when he was in his teens. He and his
family have been worshipping at St. Kenelm’s for the past 25 years.
“I know Peter Seward will be a very hard act to follow, but I am looking forward to the
new challenge that this role will bring. I’ve previously been the Treasurer of the charity
Asthma UK and was Chairman and Treasurer of RoSPA. Some of the new responsibilities
will, therefore, be familiar, but there will be new challenges and opportunities – not least
learning the intricacies of Glebe Land and the complexity of the Church of England!”
Please pray for Eric as he takes up this role and also for Peter Seward who retired from
this post earlier this year.
Stourbridge Deanery – Rural Dean: Andrew Sillis; Lay Chair: John Nicholson
Diocese of Newcastle: Bishop Christine Hardman with Bishop Mark Tanner (Berwick)
Diocese of Moere (Molde) (Norway): Bishop Ingeborg Midttoemme
Diocese of Ontario (Canada): Bishop George Bruce
Coadjutor Bishop (Canada): Bishop Michael Oulton
Pray for all those who serve their parishes in the role of Authorised Lay Ministers.
Diocese of Ondo (Nigeria): Bishop George Lasebikan
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On this “Black Country Day” that celebrates the region’s industrial heritage, we pray for
the new benefice of Norton & Wollaston, for the parish churches of St James Wollaston
and St Michael & All Angels, Norton, Stourbridge, and for all who minister to and with
us in our benefice. May we, by God’s grace, build His kingdom, creating a sense of
community in the neighbourhoods where people live and work. Clergy: Nick Kaleniuk,
Diana Farmer; Reader: Dan Muthuveloe
Diocese of On the Lake (Nigeria): Bishop Chijioke Oti
Diocese of On the Niger (Nigeria): Bishop Owen Chidozie Nwokolo
Please pray for close friendship with Pedmore Primary, Head: David Dunn, and for
our children’s and families worker Beth Parry. Clergy: Sarah Northall, Paul Hedworth;
Readers: Corrinne & Richard Sarjeant, Linda Kitto, Alan Sibley, Mary German
Diocese of Omu-Aran (Nigeria): Bishop Philip Adeyemo
The impact of climate change and global warming has hit Tanzania in significant ways.
There has been a shortage of rain and the drought situation is becoming critical: many
pastors and their families are not getting enough to eat. Pray for the Diocese as it looks
to respond to famine and food scarcity. Pray that they may know God’s love and care.
Diocese of Olo (Sudan): Bishop Tandema Andrew
Please pray for all those who look after the finances of their parish or deanery. Diocese of Okrika (Nigeria): Bishop Tubokosemie Atere Diocese of Oleh (Nigeria): Bishop John Usiwoma Aruakpor Continue Reading
Pray for all those who are suffering in body, mind or spirit at this time, that they may
know God’s love and healing touch. Pray also for all those who care for them.
Diocese of Oklahoma (USA): Bishop Edward Konieczny
Diocese of Olympia (USA): Bishop Gregory Rickel
Next weekend is Spree West Midlands 2017 – a camping
and activity weekend open to all young people aged 8-15 at
Lenchwood Christian Centre. The programme includes sessions
looking at the Christian faith in a fun and interactive way. This
is the second year for Spree WM, and here are some of the
comments on last year’s camp:
“It was the calmest camp I’ve ever been on and the sunniest
I think!! We all had fun, adults and kids – please pass on my
thanks – the spiritual slot leaders completely nailed it – God was
at work in our gang’s lives.”
“We were so encouraged with
the growth and participation of
our young people and are hoping
to start a Youth Alpha over the
summer as a result of Spree.
Thank you so much!”
“It was great to see the group
come together and encourage one
another in all the activities both spiritual
and physical. It gave us time as leaders to engage with the kids and have fun together.”
“Young people loved the rapping and mentioned they didn’t realise this Christian event
would be like that. They were surprised – in a good way!”
Please pray for a safe, sunny and happy weekend with lots of young people joining in
with all the group sessions and activities. We pray that through this weekend young
people may draw closer to God and be inspired to follow Jesus in their daily lives.
Stourbridge Deanery – Rural Dean: Andrew Sillis; Lay Chair: John Nicholson
Diocese of St Albans: Bishop Alan Smith with Bishops
Richard Atkinson (Bedford) and Michael Beasley (Hertford),
Diocese of Linköping (Sweden): Bishop Martin Modéus,
Diocese of Okinawa (Japan): Bishop David Eisho Uehara
Pray for revival in our own hearts, outreach to diverse local community and for the growth
of the Brickworks church plant. Clergy: Simon Falshaw, Tom Fish; Reader: Graham Dyer Diocese of Okigwe North (Nigeria): Bishop Godson Ukanwa Dicoese o… Continue Reading
