Prayer for the week 20210321[74]
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<strong>Prayer</strong>s <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>week</strong><br />
Sunday 21 st March Passion Sunday (The Fifth Sunday of Lent)<br />
Our Church Community<br />
Those we know who need our prayers: Christa, Cecile, Ling, Yvonne, Iris, Tessa, Milcha, Joan,<br />
Maureen, Bill, Georgina, Tung, Michael, Ernest, Es<strong>the</strong>r, Rivka, Peter and his family<br />
Those who have died recently: Tommy Ward<br />
Those who have died this <strong>week</strong> in years passed: Eileen Webber, Keith Scudamore, Ivy Mayne<br />
<strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>for</strong> this time of Coronavirus<br />
Keep us, good Lord,<br />
under <strong>the</strong> shadow of your mercy<br />
in this time of uncertainty and distress.<br />
Sustain and support <strong>the</strong> anxious and fearful,<br />
and lift up all who are brought low;<br />
that we may rejoice in your com<strong>for</strong>t<br />
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love<br />
in Christ Jesus our Lord.<br />
Amen.<br />
Sunday 21 st March Passion Sunday (The Fifth Sunday of Lent)<br />
Anglican Communion: The Church of England<br />
Diocese:<br />
Swindon: Bristol Diocese Mo<strong>the</strong>rs’ Union link with Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Nyanza, Kenya, Rt Revd Simon Onyango<br />
Deanery: Anthony Everitt, Assoc. Priest, St Mary Redcliffe<br />
Staff: The Ministry Team; Dan, Kat, Aggy, Anthony, Peter, Ernest, Becky<br />
Church Community; Our Verging and Cleaning Staff<br />
Wider Community: O<strong>the</strong>r churches in our neighbourhood<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: The whole parish from Temple Quarter in <strong>the</strong> East to Cumberland Road in <strong>the</strong> West, and<br />
from Victoria Street in <strong>the</strong> North to West Street in <strong>the</strong> South<br />
Monday 22 nd March<br />
Anglican Communion:<br />
The Diocese of <strong>the</strong> Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands – The Church in <strong>the</strong> Province of <strong>the</strong> West<br />
Indies
Diocese: Emmanuel Church (BMO), Senior Leader: Revd. Mike Cain,<br />
Associate Minister: Revd. Jim Wal<strong>for</strong>d, LLM: Mr Ed Shaw<br />
Deanery: Laura Verrall-Kelly, Curate, St Martins Knowle<br />
Staff: The Vergers, Mat<strong>the</strong>w, Judith, Paul, Sally<br />
Church community: The Vestment Group<br />
Wider local community: All in quarantine after travel<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Tuesday 23 rd March<br />
Anglican Communion:<br />
The Diocese of Bakuru – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Jos Province)<br />
Diocese: The Diocese of Mbale, linked with Bristol South Deanery, Rt Revd. Patrick Gidudu<br />
Deanery: Steve Hawkins, Holy Nativity Knowle<br />
Staff: The Music Department, Andrew Graham, Claire<br />
Church community: The Christian Meditation Group<br />
Wider local community: Everyone suffering from Coronavirus<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Wednesday 24 th March<br />
Anglican Communion: The Diocese of Ballarat – The Anglican Church of Australia (Victoria Province)<br />
Diocese: St Nicholas (BMO Resourcing Church), Senior Leader: Revd. Toby Flint,<br />
Curates: Revd. Matt Southcombe, Revd. Andy Carter, Revd. Laura Doe<br />
Deanery: Dan Tyndall, St Mary Redcliffe<br />
Staff: The Office, Sarah P, Rhys, Heloise, Roseanna<br />
Church community: All who miss Faithspace activities<br />
Wider local community: Those wary of mixing with o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Thursday 25 th March<br />
Anglican Communion: The Diocese of Bangor – The Church in Wales
Diocese: Bristol Diocese Mo<strong>the</strong>rs Union link with Pacong, South Sudan, Rt Revd Joseph Maker<br />
Deanery: Vacant, St Nicholas, Whitchurch<br />
Staff: The Outreach Team, Sarah Y, Sarah J, David, Rachel, Phil, Ria, Dionne<br />
Church community: The Redcliffe Gardening Group<br />
Wider local community: Families struggling financially<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Friday 26 th March<br />
Anglican Communion: The Diocese of Banks & Torres – The Anglican Church of Melanesia<br />
Diocese: Barton Hill: St Luke, Priest-in-Charge: Revd. Nicola Coleman,<br />
Associate Local Minister: Revd. Wendy Gardiner, LLM: Mr Chris Perkins<br />
Deanery: Kat Campion-Spall, Assoc Vicar, St Mary Redcliffe<br />
Staff: The Ministry Team; Dan, Kat, Aggy, Anthony, Peter, Becky<br />
Church community: The Flower Arrangers<br />
Wider local community: Looking <strong>for</strong>ward to greater freedom<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Saturday 27 th March<br />
Anglican Communion: The Diocese of Barbados – The Church in <strong>the</strong> Province of <strong>the</strong> West Indies<br />
Diocese:<br />
Swindon Deanery Area Dean, Lay Chair and Leadership Team, Area Dean: Revd. Trudie Wigley,<br />
Assistant Area Dean: Revd Sally Robertson, Lay Chair: Mr David Cain, Secretary: Mrs Helen Watt,<br />
Treasurer (vacant)<br />
Deanery Neil Shepherd, Curate in Charge, St Augustine’s, Whitchurch<br />
Staff: The Vergers, Mat<strong>the</strong>w, Judith, Paul, Sally<br />
Church community: Our Associate Clergy<br />
Wider local community: Hospitality venues preparing to open<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: West Street, <strong>the</strong> Malago, and nearby roads<br />
Sunday 28 th March – Palm Sunday<br />
Anglican Communion: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
Diocese: Railway Chaplaincy<br />
Deanery: Gwyn Owen, Christ <strong>the</strong> Servant, Stockwood<br />
Staff: The Music Department, Andrew Graham, Claire<br />
Church Community; Benefits of lighter evenings<br />
Wider Community: Increased confidence in technology<br />
Pray <strong>for</strong> those who live and work in <strong>the</strong> areas, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> businesses, <strong>for</strong> building up and development<br />
of communities: The whole parish from Temple Quarter in <strong>the</strong> East to Cumberland Road in <strong>the</strong> West, and<br />
from Victoria Street in <strong>the</strong> North to West Street in <strong>the</strong> South