Calendar of Prayer May 2017

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1 Calendar of Prayer May 2017 Epsom and Leatherhead Deaneries Please pray for the Churchwardens and Lay Staff of each parish A prayer for the Diocese of Guildford's vision and mission strategy; God of our salvation, you sent your Son to draw all people into your abundant life: grant that your Church, empowered by your Spirit, may be the instrument of your transforming purposes in the world, that all may know your power to heal and save. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Epsom Deanery Area Dean: Des Williamson Lay Chair: Margaret Hobbs 1 st Monday PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES Banstead, All Saints Incumbent: Maria Pallis Other Clergy: Vivien Turner, LLMs: Rosemary Whipp, George Harcourt-Vernon, Jill Priest Please pray for: all those involved in ministering to the church and wider community, that they may be energised in their work and follow where God is leading them. Nasik - (North India)The Rt Revd Pradip Kamble 2 nd Tuesday (Athanasius, bishop, teacher of the faith, 373) Chessington, St Mary the Virgin Incumbent: Scott Edwards Other Clergy: Hilary Johnson for positive progress to be made regarding the future of St Mary s Centre and the possible redevelopment of the site with the YMCA. for God to guide and bless us and our local community as we review and implement our Mission Action Plan. for God to bless our Stewardship Parish Funding Programme. St Mary s Primary School: staff, governors and pupils Natal - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Dino Gabriel Natal - North West Episcopal Area - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Tsietse Edward Seleoane Natal - South Episcopal Area - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Hummingfield Ndwandwe Bishop Andrew is at Ridley Hall today (to Thursday) 3 rd Wednesday Cuddington, St Mary the Virgin Other Clergy: John Richardson LLM: Jason Gray

2 for discernment in the appointment of a new incumbent for a process of vision for the growth of home groups, children s and youth groups and the Thursday Club Nassau & The Bahamas - (West Indies)The Rt Revd Laish Boyd Spring Talks at Two: Alan Turing Guildford s Best Kept Secret - in the Cathedral this afternoon 4 th Thursday (English saints and martyrs of the Reformation Era) Epsom Common, Christ Church (Group Ministry with Epsom Common, Christ Church and Epsom, St Martin) Incumbent: Rosemary Donovan Other Clergy: Sue Curtis (Associate Minister), Julian Mc Allen (Curate) LLM: Berwick Curtis Current concerns: for our ongoing ministry to children and young people and ways in which we can support marriage and family life. for the development of our whole life discipleship scheme Living Well for wisdom and discernment about new ways of being church on the local housing estates Namibia - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Natanael Nakwatumba Suffragan Bishop of Namibia - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Petrus Hilukiluah 5 th Friday Epsom, St Barnabas (Group Ministry with Epsom Common, Christ Church and Epsom, St Martin) Incumbent: Michael Roper Other Clergy: Sue Bull (Chaplain to Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) National Indigenous Bishop - (Ontario, Canada)The Rt Revd Mark Lawrence MacDonald Sunset Cinema Mamma Mia at the Cathedral this evening 6 th Saturday Epsom, St Martin of Tours, and St Stephen on the Downs (Group Ministry with Epsom Common, Christ Church and Epsom, St Barnabas) Incumbent: Nicholas Parish Other Clergy: Adrian Esdaile and Christopher Hancock LLMs: Ruth Foxcroft, John Padwick, Clive Dougal for our ministry to new worshippers for our Study and Discipleship groups for our Children and Family Ministry St Martin s CE Aided Infant School: staff, governors and pupils St Martin s CE Aided Junior School: staff, governors and pupils The Vale County Primary School: staff, governors and pupils Navajoland Area Mission - (VIII, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd David Bailey Sunset Cinema Pretty Woman at the Cathedral this evening 7 th FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Diocesan Advisory Committee John Alpass (Chair) Wendy Harris (Secretary) Ndokwa - (Bendel, Nigeria)The Rt Revd David Obiosa Bishop Andrew is at Ashtead this morning Pray for those from Cranleigh School being confirmed by Bishop Jo this evening

3 8 th Monday (Julian of Norwich, spiritual writer, c.1417) Ewell, St Francis of Assisi (Ruxley Church) (LEP with Ruxley Methodist Church) Incumbent: Mark Borley Other Clergy: Emma Aikins (Methodist); Christine White (PTO) for wisdom and grace in reviewing our church organisation and implementing a new governance structure. for passion and commitment to develop a greater focus on mission and discipleship. for Emma and Mark as they work together to further our worship and grow our congregation. Nebbi - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Alphonse Watho-kudi Bishops Andrew and Jo hold a study morning today 9 th Tuesday Ewell, St Mary the Virgin Incumbent: Russell Dewhurst Other Clergy: Susan Ayling, Patrick Miller, John Baxter LLM: Wendy Varney for the improvement projects being planned by the PCC to encourage and support one another in the Body of Christ for the adult confirmation group and first communion classes Nebraska - (VI, The Episcopal Church)The Revd Scott Barker Nevada - (VIII, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Dan Edwards 10 th Wednesday Headley, St Mary the Virgin with Box Hill, St Andrew (United Benefice with Walton-on-the-Hill) for the new United Benefice with Walton-on-the-Hill for Harry Latham and his family as they move from their existing parish to join the United Benefice for our PCC and congregation as they look forward to working with Harry in the United Benefice. Anglican Cycle of Prayer Nelson - (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia)The Rt Revd Victor Richard Ellena Bishop Jo is at an Education Day conference today 11 th Thursday Walton on the Hill, St Peter (United Benefice with Headley with Box Hill) Priest-in-Charge: vacancy New Busa - (Kwara, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Israel Amoo Young Enterprise Awards (Surrey County Finals) in the Cathedral this evening 12 th Friday Howell Hill, St Paul with Burgh Heath, St Mary Incumbent: Martin Wainwright Other Clergy: Paul Dever, Ian Hughes, David Senior, Sally Thomas, Fiona Ellingham, Ken Hobbs (PTO) LLM: Alastair Watson for both churches as they pray and consider practical plans to make their premises more welcoming Anglican Cycle of Prayer New Guinea Islands, The - (Papua New Guinea)The Rt Revd Allan Migi Guildford Wine Festival takes place in the Cathedral this evening

4 13 th Saturday Nork, St Paul New Hampshire - (I, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Robert Hirschfeld Bishop s Council hold an away day today Guildford Wine Festival takes place in the Cathedral this afternoon and this evening 14 th FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Pray for Youth and Children s Workers in our parishes Pray for David Welch (Diocesan Youth Adviser), Alison Hendy, Steff Shepherd and all staff and volunteers working for the benefit of young people. for our preparations for the Thy Kingdom Come Beacon event on 4 th June for those considering a call to youth work and children s and families work New Jersey - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd William Stokes Bishop Andrew is at Virginia Water this morning Bishop Jo is at All Saints West Ewell this morning 15 th Monday MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE (transferred from 14 th May) Stoneleigh, St John the Baptist Incumbent: Lynn Hellmuth Other clergy: Margaret Marsh LLMs: Joan Simon, Tom Rhind-Tutt (PTO) for Lynn, Vicar, as she recovers from a period of ill-health for new Church Wardens Janis and Ken. for renewed vision and a clear, united, sense of direction New Westminster - (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada)The Rt Revd Melissa Skelton Niagara - (Ontario, Canada)The Rt Revd Michael Allan Bird 16 th Tuesday Tattenham Corner, The United Church of St Mark (LEP with the Methodist Church) Incumbent: Desmond Williamson (also Area Dean) give thanks for a growing of faith and fellowship in Messy Church and two new faith based groups for young people. Pray for our Families Worker, Liz Townsend, and that families make this church their spiritual home and for generosity as we seek to raise 30k per year for this work give thanks for a growing relationship with our local community and pray for a deeper engagement with people in their spiritual journeys. pray for us as we implement our Church health plan. We need to review various aspects of church life including teaching program and how we draw seekers into full commitment. Des will be doing research on people's spirituality and church engagement for his study leave in May, June and July New York - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Andrew Dietsche Suffragan Bishop of New York - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Allen Shin Western New York - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd William Franklin Bishop Andrew meets with Surrey Church Leaders this morning, attends a Royal Garden Party this afternoon and meets with the Coptic Pope and Coptic community this evening Bishop Jo attends a meeting of Churches Together in Surrey this morning Pray for those from Emly Deanery being confirmed by Bishop Michael Baughen this evening 17 th Wednesday West Ewell, All Saints Incumbent: Sue Cooke LLM: Janet Sherbourne

5 that as we move forward creating a new vision and mission plan for our church may we be listening to God s voice and following His leading for the PCC as we review the use of all our facilities and consider how best we can use them to further the kingdom within our parish Newala - (Tanzania)The Rt Revd Oscar Mnung'a Bishops Staff hold an away day today Leatherhead Deanery Area Dean: Alan Jenkins Lay Chair: Bill King 18 th Thursday Ashtead, St Giles and St George Incumbent: Richard Jones Other Clergy: Tim Long, John Watts, Nicolas Hilding-Ohlsson (Hon Assistant Ministers) LLMs: Peter Hampstead, Anthony Metcalfe, Christine Bailey, Anne Milton-Worssell, Howard Gracey, Jane Hiley, John Cooper. St Giles CofE Infant School: staff, governors and pupils Anglican Cycle of Prayer Newark - (II, The Episcopal Church)The Rt Revd Mark Beckwith Bishop Andrew and Jo meet with Council Leaders and CEOs at Willow Grange this morning Coffee Concert: Guildford Rock Choir perform this morning at the Cathedral Consecration Anniversary Eucharist this afternoon in the Cathedral followed by an Art Exhibition Preview The College of Canons meet at the Cathedral today 19 th Friday (Dunstan, archbishop, monastic reformer, 988) Cobham, St Andrew (United Benefice with Stoke D Abernon, St Mary the Virgin) Other Clergy: Godfrey Hilliard (Associate Rector), Folli Olokose (Stipendiary Curate), Charleen Hollington (Associate Minister) and Peter Vickers (PTO) LLM: Hugh Bryant Children, Families and Youth Lay Minister: Esther Holley Please pray for: the process of appointing our new Rector, that the one we choose may be God s choice for us. Michael Flaxman and Fiona Lascelles, our Church Wardens and the Clergy as they shoulder more responsibilities during the Vacancy. continued growth of our work with the schools, families, children and young people. St Andrew s Primary School: staff, governors and pupils Newcastle - (York, England)The Rt Revd Christine Hardman Suffragan Bishop of Berwick - (York, England)The Rt Revd Mark Tanner 20 th Saturday (Alcuin, deacon, abbot, 804) Stoke D Abernon, St Mary (United Benefice with Cobham, St Andrew) Other Clergy: Godfrey Hilliard (Associate Rector), Folli Olokose, Charleen Hollington, Peter Vickers. LLM: Hugh Bryant Occasional Preacher: Andrew Stribley for our PCC Vision Day and plans for future growth for our Hall as a place of outreach and growth for our church and community for a faithful, wise and discerning priest to be the new Rector of the United Benefice Parkside School: staff, governors and pupils

6 Newcastle (AUS) - (New South Wales, Australia)The Rt Revd Greg Thompson Assistant Bishop of Newcastle - (New South Wales, Australia)The Rt Revd Peter Stuart Bishop Andrew is at Dorking St Paul s away day this morning 21 st SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Housing Advisory Committee and Property Team Paul Bryer (Chair) Ken Mussell (Buildings Manager), Sue Mattin (Property Administrator) Ngbo - (Enugu, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Christian Ebisike Bishop Jo is at Christ Church Ottershaw this morning Bishop Andrew is at Cranleigh School this afternoon 22 nd Monday Rogation Day East Horsley, St Martin (part of The Horsley, Ockham and Downside Group Ministry) Incumbent: Renos Pittarides Assistant Clergy Sandy Conway (PTO) for God's blessing on our growing ministry to children and families, for our Mother's Union and all involved in pastoral work in the community for God's blessing on the Horsley Ockham and Downside Group Ministry and all that we do together. for Robert Barnard our occasional preacher and our desire to see more vocations grow Niassa - (Southern Africa)The Revd Vicente Msossa Suffragan Bishop of Niassa - (Southern Africa)The Rt Revd Manuel Ernesto Bishop Andrew is at a House of Bishops meeting this afternoon and tomorrow Bishop Jo is at Farnham Deanery s Quiet Day 23 rd Tuesday Rogation Day Ockham, All Saints with Hatchford and Downside, St Michael (part of The Horsley, Ockham and Downside Group Ministry) Incumbent: Hugh Grear Other clergy: Elisabeth Burke for our follow up to the Group Alpha Course and for the Open the Book assemblies at St Matthew s School for Clare Bevan, LLM in training for volunteers for Church Warden, as we only have one who wants to step down in a year; St Matthew s Infant School: staff, governors and pupils Niger Delta North - (Niger Delta, Nigeria)The Most Revd Ignatius Kattey Bishop Jo attends a Mission Network Conference today 24 th Wednesday (John and Charles Wesley, evangelists, hymn writers, 1791 & 1788) - Rogation Day West Horsley, St Mary (part of The Horsley, Ockham and Downside Group Ministry) Incumbent: Phil Herrington LLMs: Mary McAllister, Peter Davies for God's guidance on our new vision for our PCC, church wardens and leaders for our children & youth ministry

7 Niger Delta West - (Niger Delta, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Emmanuel Oko-Jaja Cathedral Treasury Study Day Pray for those from Aldershot Deanery being confirmed by Bishop Jo this evening at St Peter s Farnborough 25 th ASCENSION DAY (The nine days after Ascension Day until the eve of Pentecost are observed as days of prayer and preparation for the celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit) Effingham, St Lawrence and Little Bookham, All Saints Incumbent: Mandy MacVean gratitude for the continuing success of our new monthly contemporary service TGIS (Thank God, it's Sunday) prayer for our congregations and villages as we begin the process of becoming an United Parish. thanksgiving for increasing numbers on Sundays and for two women who are exploring ordination. A hymn of glory let us sing, New songs throughout the world shall ring Christ, by a road before untrod, Ascendeth to the throne of God. Alleluia Bishop Andrew is at the Cathedral for the Ascension Day service this evening Pray for those from Guildford Deanery being confirmed by Bishop Jo this evening at All Saints Guildford 26 th Friday (Augustine, archbishop, 605) Fetcham, St Mary Incumbent: Andrew Smith LLM: Roger McKinlay for bringing the ideas from the recent Vision Day to fruition for enhancing our youth work with the recruitment of a Youth Worker for continuing to develop leaders in all areas of ministry Niger Delta, The - (Niger Delta, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Ralph Ebirien 27 th Saturday Great Bookham, St Nicolas Incumbent: Alan Jenkins (also Area Dean) Other Clergy: Barbara McDonald and David Sigsworth LLMs: Sue Lawrence, Bill Taylor, John Lambert give thanks to God for our Children and Families Worker, Ruth Phillips, and pray for spiritual fruit arising from our work amongst Children and Families. give thanks too for the recent appointment of Oli Bell, a youth worker for the community in Bookham, and for the ecumenical partnership that has made this possible. for an afternoon gathering which will be a next step for those who attended our recent Alpha Course. Niger West - (Niger, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Johnson Ekwe Bishop Andrew is at Epsom College today Guildford Preloved Vintage Kilo (retro and vintage clothing sale) at the Cathedral today Ramadan begins this evening 28 th SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (Sunday after Ascension Day) Pray for the Discipleship, Vocation and Ministry Team: Hazel Whitehead (Director), DDO Team: William Challis, Sarah Brough, Andrew Knowles, Stefan Collier and Deborah Scott Bromley; Local Ministry Programme: Steve Summers, Paulette Withycombe and all tutors; PA Team: Sue Lawrence, Maggi Marsh, Margaret Smith and Christine White; Matt Prior, Sarah Hutton and Jane Huttly; Louise Redfern, Caroline Lazenby, Alison Bishop and Boo Squires.

8 for the arrival of a new Vocations Adviser in June for the work of the Team in helping to deliver Goals, 1,2,4 and 5 and especially for Transforming Work part of the lay discipleship work done by Matt Prior Pray for the work of the Anglican Centre in Rome Nike - (Enugu, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Evans Jonathan Ibeagha Bishop Andrew is at Haslemere this morning and at Cove this afternoon for the opening of the extension at St Christopher s Pray for those from Farnham Deanery being confirmed by Bishop Jo this evening at Grayshott 29 th Monday Leatherhead, St Mary & St Nicholas and All Saints LEP (United Benefice with Mickleham) Incumbent: Graham Osborne LLMs: Sally Milner, Gail Partridge Current concern: for energy and enthusiasm for our futures project as we make our parish church building fit for purpose in the 21st Century Leatherhead Trinity Church Primary School & Children s Centre: staff, governors and pupils Nnewi - (Niger, Nigeria)The Rt Revd Godwin Izundu Nmezinwa Okpala Bishop Jo is at the Surrey County Agricultural Show today 30 th Tuesday (Josephine Butler, social reformer, 1906) Mickleham, St Michael and All Angels (United Benefice with Leatherhead) Incumbent: Graham Osborne Other Clergy: Malcolm Raby Current concerns: that our parish population is small with few families so we still struggle to have younger families worshipping with us on a regular basis that younger people come forward to help with our rotas give thanks that our regular Sunday service is still a time when with our choir we gather to worship our Creator God. Mickleham CofE First School: staff, governors and pupils Nord Kivu - (Congo)The Rt Revd Muhindo Isesomo Assistant Bishop of Nord Kivu - (Congo)The Rt Revd Enoch Kayeeye 31 st Wednesday VISIT OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY TO ELIZABETH Oxshott, St Andrew Incumbent: Frances Trickey Other Clergy: Mary-Beth Hawrish LLMs: Phillip Herbert, David Crouch for Frances and Jolyon as they settle in to their new parish for our Worship Leaders Jill Mengham and Karen Banks for our Children and Youth Pastor, Josey Wisdom and her work especially with Kids Alive 325 and the OY group Royal Kent First and Middle School: staff, governors and pupils North Ankole - (Uganda)The Rt Revd Stephen Namanya