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Prayer Diary – April 2021

Diocese of Sodor and Man- Prayer Diary April 2021

Thurs 1st

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Care For The Family

Traci Lowdon-Stoole

The Diocese of Bath & Wells –

The Church of England

(Canterbury Province)

 

Care for the Family is taking part in Spring Harvest Home 21 Online

4-8 April.  We also have Ron’s online event, Heart of Communication 20-22 April.  Prayer for our online events & for all those attending to find hope & encouragement would really encourage us at this time.

Fri 2nd

GOOD FRIDAY

Chaplains on the Island

 

Noble’s Hospital: Philip Frear; Prison and Ramsey Hospital: Brian Evans-Smith; Tynwald: Andie Brown; KWC: Erica Scott; FE College: Daniel Richards; Police: Jo Dudley; Deaf Community: Jeanette Hamer; Rural Community: Irene Cowell

The Diocese of Bathurst – The

Anglican Church of Australia

(New South Wales Province)

 

Please pray for all the chaplains who provide ministry across the Island.

Sat 3rd

EASTER EVE

Maughold, Dhoon and South Ramsey

 

Clergy: Vacant

 

Local Minister (Dhoon): Nigel Cretney

The Diocese of Bauchi – The Church

of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

(Jos Province)

 

God of truth & love, we pray that through Christ we may grow in faith & commit ourselves to working for change & healing in ourselves & our communities.

Sun 4th

EASTER DAY

Mothers Union

President: Gail Eagles

 

Chaplain: Ruth K Walker

 

Secretary: Mary Hobdell

The Diocese of Bentiu – The

Province of the Episcopal Church

of South Sudan

(Upper Nile Province)

 

As Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

Rm 6: 4 (ESV)

Lord, please help us to keep our eyes fixed on the risen Jesus, as we seek to support others in prayer & action.

Mon 5th

MONDAY OF EASTER WEEK

Rushen

Clergy: Joe Heaton, Liz Hull, John Gulland, Roger Harper

 

Readers: Harry Dawson, Margaret Galloway, Wendy Heaton

The Diocese of Belize – The Church

in the Province of the West Indies

 

Please pray for our Lords guidance as we start our journey of a gradual easing out of lockdown & a return to worship together in our churches.

Tues 6th

TUESDAY OF EASTER WEEK

Lonan and Laxey

Clergy: Jo Dudley

The Diocese of Bendigo – The

Anglican Church of Australia

(Victoria Province)

Pray that all will be kind and caring one for another.

 

Wed 7th

WEDNESDAY OF EASTER WEEK

St Matthew (Douglas)

 

Clergy: Robert Ferguson, Roger Harper, Duncan Whitworth

The Diocese of Benin – The Church

of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

(Bendel Province)

Please pray for our churchwardens & the members of our PCC.

Thurs 8th

THURSDAY OF EASTER WEEK

Tynwald

Chief Minister: Howard Quayle

President: Stephen Rodan

Speaker: Juan Waterson

Lieutenant Governor: Sir Richard Gozney

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Please pray for the  Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, Hon Dr Alexander J Allinson MHK.

Fri 9th

FRIDAY OF EASTER WEEK

 

Bride, Lezayre and North Ramsey

Clergy: Vacant

 

Readers: Tim Grass, Joan Watson (emeritus)

The Diocese of Bermuda – Extra

Provincial to the Archbishop of

Canterbury

 

Deans Annual Meeting.  Pray for Cathedrals across the church of England & their ministry.

Sat 10th

SATURDAY OF EASTER WEEK

 

Southern Mission Partnership

 

Team Leader: Joe Heaton

The Commissioners of Arbory, Castletown, Malew, Port Erin, Port St. Mary, Rushen, Santon

The Diocese of Bethlehem –

The Episcopal Church

(III (3) Province)

 

Sun 11th

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory

 

The Rt Revd Michael Burrows

The Church of the Province of the

Indian Ocean

 

Please pray for our twin diocese in the Church of Ireland, for Bishop Michael & all his clergy, ministers & people.

Mon 12th

 

Marown, Foxdale and Baldwin

 

Clergy: Janice Ward, Steven Herron

 

Readers: Nancy Clague, Doug Chalk, Heather Paisley

The Diocese of Bhopal – The (united)

Church of North India

 

We pray for those people on the edge of the Church family, that they may be encouraged to deepen their relationship & commitment to the Church and find care & support within their local fellowships to the mutual flourishing of all.

Tues 13th

 

SUMT

 

Team Leader: Ruth Walker

 

Schools Workers: Sue Yardy, Hannah Grove, Linda Wildman

 

Gap Year Students: Lexi Brockbank

The Diocese of Bida – The Church of

Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

(Lokoja Province)

 

Rest for students, teachers & families over the Easter holidays.  Also

“You Matter” day for Yr8 students (April 20th) – a chance to think about individual importance and voice.

Wed 14th

 

Onchan

Clergy: Alessandra Di Chiara (Interim)

 

Readers: Carole Bairstow

The Diocese of Biharamulo –

The Anglican Church of Tanzania

 

Please pray for our congregation & people of Onchan, especially those living alone & all with underlying health conditions.

 

Thurs 15th

St Ninian (Douglas)

Clergy: John Coldwell, John Guilford, Les Lawrinson

The Diocese of Birmingham –

The Church of England

(Canterbury Province)

 

Pray for musicians contributing to worship across the diocese & those taking part in Stainer’s Crucifixion at the Island’s Cathedral.

Fri 16th

ISABELLA GILMORE, DEACONESS, 1923

The Lambeth Conference

 

The Diocese of Blackburn –

The Church of England

(York Province)

 

Please pray for preparations for the Lambeth Conference, to take place in summer 2022.

Sat 17th

 

Parish of the Northern Plain

Clergy: Iaen Skidmore

 

Readers: Peter Ling, Peter Shimmin, Gill Poole

The Diocese of Bo – The Church

of the Province of West Africa

(West Africa Province)

 

Please pray for the life of the Church, village & Rural communities in the parish. That together they may grow closer in a common belief in the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ.

Sun 18th

THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

 

Northern Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Vacant

 

Clergy: David Greenwood, Malcolm Convery, Brian Evans-Smith

 

The Commissioners of Ramsey, Andreas, Ballaugh, Bride, Jurby, Lezayre, Garff.

The Church of Ireland

Please pray for all the clergy & ministers who are helping to support our parishes currently.

Mon 19th

ALPHEGE, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, MARTYR 1012

The Cathedral

 

Dean: Nigel Godfrey

 

Campaign Manager: Val Garrett

 

Chapter and Clerk.

The Diocese of Boga – Province de

L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

 

Pray for all who attend Bishops Advisory Panels & candidates presenting themselves for ordination training.

Tues 20th

 

The Parish of the West Coast

 

Clergy: Nigel Godfrey, Ruth Walker, Colin Fleetney, Jeanette Hamer, Malcolm Convery, Margaret Burrow, Brian Kelly

Local Ministers: Cheryl Cousins, Graham McAll, Robert Quayle.

Readers: Rosemary Clarke, Denise Gelder, Stephen Hamer

The Diocese of Bolivia – The Anglican

Church of South America

 

Pray for the APCM & all who offer themselves as wardens & officers supporting the Mission of the Church.

 

Wed 21st

ANSELM, ABBOTT OF LE BEC, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, TEACHER, 1109

Eastern Mission Partnership

 

Team Leader: Andie Brown

 

The Commissioners of Garff, Onchan, Braddan and councillors of Douglas

The Diocese of Bondo – The Anglican

Church of Kenya

 

Please pray for the work of St George’s Messy Church Team, & the 40 or more families amongst whom they minister.

Thurs 22nd

 

St Thomas’

(Douglas)

 

Clergy: Philip Frear

The Diocese of Bor – The Province of

the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

(Jonglei Province)

 

‘Pray that this troubled world may find peace in the risen Christ’

Fri 23rd

GEORGE, MARTYR, c.304

 

King William’s College

Principal: Joss Buchanan

 

Chaplain: Erica Scott

The Diocese of Botswana –

The Church of the Province of

Central Africa

 

Please pray for Erica & her ministry to the staff & pupils.

Sat 24th

MELLITUS, BISHOP OF LONDON, FIRST BISHOP AT ST PAUL’S, 624; THE SEVEN MARTYRS OF THE MELANESIAN BROTHERHOOD, SOLOMON ISLANDS, 2003

Braddan

Clergy: Daniel Richards, Margaret Fourie

 

The Diocese of Brandon – The

Anglican Church of Canada

(Rupert’s Land Province)

 

Please pray for a blessed Easter & improved health for everyone especially those who have been ill.

 

Sun 25th

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

 

The Diocese

 

Bishop: Peter Eagles

 

Bishop’s Chaplain: Michael Brydon

 

Secretaries: Lorna Cook, Andrew Swithinbank, Michelle Barwood

Registrar, Treasurer & Diocesan Officers.

The Nippon Sei Ko Ka

Please pray for The Revd Dr Michael Brydon, the Bishop’s Chaplain, that he settles in well to his new role & Island life.

Mon 26th

MARK THE EVANGELIST

 

Jurby BMO

Clergy: William Mackay

The Diocese of Brasília – Igreja

Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil

(3 Province)

 

Please pray for William & the Jurby Steering Group, for new people attending St Patrick’s,

& for outreach plans to the Jurby Community.

Tues 27th

CHRISTIAN ROSSETTI, POET, 1894

 

Western Mission Partnership

Team Leader: Nigel Godfrey

 

The Commissioners of Marown, Michael, German, Patrick, Peel.

The Diocese of Brazzaville – Province

de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

 

Pray for the Western Mission Partnership as it explores opportunities for training & development of all God’s people.

 

Wed 28th

PETER CHANEL, MISSIONARY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, MARTYR, 1841

Arbory and Castletown

 

Clergy: Irene Cowell, Jon Barwood, Colin Barry, Sue Watterson

 

Reader: Hilary Flynn

The Diocese of Brechin – The Scottish

Episcopal Church

 

Pray for pastoral workers across the Diocese & the first network meeting to be held on this day (if nothing from Irene).

 

Thurs 29th

CATHERINE OF SIENA, TEACHER, 1380

 

Prisoners

 

Chaplain to the Prison: Brian Evans-Smith

The Diocese of Brisbane – The

Anglican Church of Australia

(Queensland Province)

 

Pray for all those held in prison overseas away from their family & those held without trial.

 

Fri 30th

PANDITA MARY RAMABAI, TRANSLATOR OF THE SCRIPTURES, 1922

 

Church in the Pub, Sundays at 10

 

The Cat with no Tail.

Clergy- John Guilford

The Diocese of Bristol –

The Church of England

(Canterbury Province)

 

Dear Lord of all, help us to have servant hearts following our Lord Jesus, wherever He takes us. Amen.