Give thanks for the newly installed organ and pray for people to serve as churchwardens
and effective stewardship. Clergy: David Nichol Manicaland (Central Africa): Bishop Erick Ruwona Toungoo (Myanmar):
Bishop Saw John Wilme Hawaii (The… Continue Reading
Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated this week, in advance of Ash Wednesday, the first
day of Lent. It is a day of penitence, to clean the soul and a last chance to celebrate
and feast before the start of Lent. Historically, Christians would undergo … Continue Reading
Pray for the congregation as it seeks to serve the local community and visitors.
Give thanks for all who ministered during the vacancy, particularly the many active,
supportive retired clergy and pray for Rod Corke as his new ministry begins as Vicar.
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Pray for a developing sense of co-operation in mission across the Deanery and for the
appointment of a new secretary. Rural Dean: David Nichol; Lay Chair: David Sparkes;
Treasurer: Martin Purser. Manchester: Bishop David Walker with Bps Mark Ashcr… Continue Reading
O God, you show your wonder in the lives of your saints and you have made this day
holy by the death of Saint Oswald, your confessor and bishop. Grant that his example
of holiness may lead us to follow in his footsteps. Malindi (Kenya): Bish… Continue Reading
A Compassion project at St Juan Evangelista in Lima, working with disadvantaged
children, comes to an end next year. Pray for the ministry team, especially Luis and
Teófla and the congregation as they plan for the future of the church and its role in t… Continue Reading
Team
Pray for the Parsonages Team in the diocesan office and give thanks for all they do
to support priests and their families. For Mark Wild, Ruth Beard and Sharon Williams. Malek (South Sudan): Bishop Peter Mayom Tohoku (Japan): Bishop John… Continue Reading
Pray for all those who have had to leave their homes because of conflict or persecution,
that they will be welcomed into a new community to begin to build a new life. Malakal (South Sudan): Bishop Hilary Deng with Bps John Gattek (Bentui), Peter Ga… Continue Reading
Easter Roadshows for the children of local primary schools will take place in the beneifce of East Vale & Avon during the days leading up to Holy Week. The roadshows will take place at different churches within the team, providing a great opportunity f… Continue Reading
Please pray for all those who live in care homes across the Diocese and for their friends
and family who visit. Pray also for those who work in care homes, that they may find
God’s love and support in what is often a very challenging occupation. D… Continue Reading
