Give thanks for the New Year and for all the potential it holds. Pray that God will kindle in us a mighty flame so that many more may know the love and wonder of God. Continue Reading
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New Year
As we approach 2018, we give thanks for everything that churches have done in the
past year to bring God’s love and light to their communities.
At the turn of the year, pray particularly for those who can see no hope in the future.
Pray that they will feel God’s love and presence alongside them.
Stourport Deanery – Rural Dean: Mark Turner; Lay Chair: Andrew Quinn
Diocese of Zululand (Southern Africa): Bishop Monument Makhanya
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Peace
Pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict and ask that God may bring peace. For the service men and women who have died in the violence of war and for those currently serving in war zones as well as their family, friends and all who pray for thei… Continue Reading
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Refugees
Pray for all those forced to flee their homes. Keep them safe on their journey and help them to find welcome and hospitality when they reach a safe location. Diocese of Zanzibar (Tanzania): Bishop Michael Hafidh Continue Reading
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Holy Innocents
Pray for families for whom this Christmas is a painful time. For parents who have lost sons or daughters, couples who are no longer together, children who are unhappy, confused or in trouble, and those who will be alone. Diocese of Zaki-Biam (Nige… Continue Reading
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Diocese of Peru
Give thanks for CMS Mission Partners Paul and Sarah Tester and Anna Sims, and the work they have been doing on discipleship work. Pray for Bishop Jorge and the Diocese as they look at improving ministerial training and formation. Diocese of Yukon … Continue Reading
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Boxing Day
Pray for those who don’t have a home at Christmas time. Being homeless is particularly difficult when the weather is bad and all around are enjoying Christmas cheer. Pray for those who run shelters and day centres to help this group.
Diocese of Ysabel (Melanesia): The Revd Ellison Quity
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Christmas Day
Eternal God, in the stillness of this night you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world’s darkness with the light of salvation: Give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen Common Worship, Church of England
Diocese of York: Archbishop John Sentamu with Bishops Glyn Webster (Beverley),
Alison White (Hull), John Bromilow Thomson (Selby), Paul Ferguson (Whitby)
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Kidderminster Advent windows
Calling Young Disciples Mission Enabler, Adam Legge has been working with a team of volunteers from Kidderminster East in the run up to Christmas to put together a series of Advent themed pop up displays in the windows of houses around Chaddesley Corbett.
The windows tell the Christmas story and have been counting down to the big day. Each window was designed by a different person, based on a separate part of the Christmas story. They started with the prophecies and ended with the visit of the wise men.
Adam said: “Each night one of the windows was set out so that people could find it on their walk around the village.
“I have seen similar projects before and really felt that it would combine the revealing spirit of an Advent calendar with a local community feel.”
Please pray that these window displays have helped people to think about God’s love at Christmas and will point people towards to the churches’ festive services.
Stourport Deanery – Rural Dean:
Mark Turner; Lay Chair: Andrew Quinn
Diocese of Yola (Nigeria):
Bishop Markus Ibrahm
Diocese of Oslo (Norway):
Bishop Ole Kvarme
Diocese of Durham: Bishop Paul Butler with Bishop Mark Bryant (Jarrow)
Diocese of Moray Ross & Caithness (Scotland): Bishop Mark Strange
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Shop workers
Pray for shop-workers who have been working hard and will be at work until close of business on Christmas Eve. Pray too for those who will be back at work for the sales from Boxing Day onwards. May they and their families find time to remember and cele… Continue Reading
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