Pray for our new initiative to develop a youth group at the Far Forest Centre. Give
thanks for the way in which the parishes within our benefice work together particularly
during our vacancy. Pray for Far Forest Lea Memorial Primary School, Head: Mrs C… Continue Reading
Give thanks for couples marrying in our churches and individuals being baptised. For our
churchwardens, ALM’s and all those currently supporting us. We see signs of God in our
communities, and pray that we can be bold, patient and persistent in making the most of
opportunities. Clergy: Sallie Butcher; Reader: Christine Clarke
Diocese of Central Solomons (Melanesia): Bishop Ben Seka
Give thanks for everyone that works so hard to continue our worship and outreach during our
vacancy, including our churchwardens and ALM’s. Give thanks for the building work recently
completed at Bayton Church and the resultant opportunities for mission. For Bayton Primary
School, Head: Jolanda Simmonds. Clergy: Sallie Butcher; Reader: Christine Clarke
Diocese of Central New York (USA): Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe
On St Mark’s day pray for all whose work involves writing and communication of ideas.
Pray for authors, journalists, bloggers, communications officers and publishers, giving
thanks for the freedom we enjoy here and praying for all places in the world where this
is not the case.
Diocese of the Central Philippines: Bishop Dixie Taclobao
Please pray for our community outreach project with the Knit and Natter group who support
many charities. For retired clergy Mark Moreton, Heather Flack and Roger Woodward who
have supported us during the vacancy. Clergy: Megan Gibbins; Readers: Mike R… Continue Reading
We pray for Kim Leach, our Children’s and Families’ worker, for our work with St Anne’s
school, for the clubs, Mothers’ Union and all activities that reach out to families in
Bewdley. Clergy: Megan Gibbins; Readers: Barbara Fauset, Mike Robinson
Diocese of Central Florida (USA): Bishop Gregory Brewer
Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast (USA): Bishop Russell Kendrick
There’s an old quip that says – ‘if you were accused of being a Christian, would there
be enough evidence to convict you?’
Vocation is about living out the implications of the faith we profess. Crudely put there
are two kinds of vocation – a) serving the world in God’s name by acts of compassion
or justice, and b) resourcing the church to better serve the world in God’s name…. We
need both!
Traditionally vocations have been understood in terms of ordained ministry, and we
desperately need more of such vocations, people who will energise and envision the
community of faith in its witness and mission by word and sacrament. But vocation
mustn’t be limited to this. Vocation is simply the answer to the question, how do you
offer life in the service of God and of others and God’s people (lay and ordained) can do
this is a huge variety of ways, both within the church and within society.
Vocations Sunday offers us an opportunity to stop and reflect on our vocations individually
and corporately. Are we living our faith as we would like to? What changes might we
make? Who might we encourage to consider some form of ministry more seriously?
Pray that God will foster a variety
of vocations in our churches and
communities and give us the courage
to recognise and encourage the
vocations of others.
Kidderminster Deanery – Rural Dean:
Hugh Burton; Lay Chair: Bernard Watkins
Diocese of Blackburn:
Bishop Julian Henderson with Bishop
Philip North (Burnley)
Diocese of Brechin (Scotland):
Bishop Nigel Peyton
The Lutheran Church in Great Britain:
Bishop Martin Lind
The Anglican Communion in Japan:
Archbishop Nathaniel Uematsu
Pray for the Chaplains of the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission: Ian Hancock (Pensnett
Bus Garage), Tony Stone (ASDA Brierley Hill), Matthew Gordon (Walsall & Dudley Mental
Health NHS: “Grit” Men’s welfare project), Steve Bentham (Haden Cross Fire Station),
Matt Brookes (Brierley Hill Fire Station), Dudley Town Centre Team coordinated by Jeremy
Parkes and Bill Mash at Merry Hill Shopping Centre where we are seeking to set up a
multi-faith chaplaincy team.
Diocese of Central Ecuador (USA): Bishop Victor Scantlebury
Pray for St Peter’s Church in Cookley, for churchwardens Marlene and Jackie, for the
dementia café and for work in the local community. Clergy: Nigel Taylor
Diocese of Central Busoga (Uganda): Bishop Patrick Wakula
Please pray for St John the Baptist, Wolverley as we grow and develop our teams of
volunteers. Pray we may be open to how God wants us to develop relationships with the local
community and grow our work with schools. Clergy: Bridget Woodall; Reader: Fl… Continue Reading
