WEBSITE PRAYERS September 2017

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1 WEBSITE PRAYERS September 2017 World Pray for: God s Spirit to restrain warlike intentions in the Korean Peninsula; the crisis in Yemen; wise decision-making to avert climate change; reconstruction of Syrian cities devastated by war Our country Give thanks for: our Queen and Royal Family; a stable system of government; the chance to visit new places, take up new activities and meet new friends in the summer Pray for: ongoing Brexit negotiations Diocese Give thanks for: all the Holiday Clubs and Holidays at Home; times of rest and refreshment during the summer for clergy and lay ministers; the huge number of people who have been involved in the strategic framework for mission in the Diocese Pray for: ongoing preparations for the strategic framework and its launch in November; that those who attended Holiday Clubs will have met God in a special way; churches celebrating Harvest; teachers and students starting the new school year; clergy and licensed lay ministers as they face new challenges; young people leaving home for college and university; families who support them BROMLEY AND BEXLEY ARCHDEACONRY Beckenham Deanery Beckenham Holy Trinity Pray for: Andy, Rachel, Tibby and Caleb Bond as Andy takes up a new post in Derby; the Alpha initiative involving four churches in Penge, which starts this month; wisdom for our PCC as it progresses the five-year mission plan and discusses children and communion Beckenham St James Pray: that God will show us opportunities to serve the needs of the local community; for funds to carry out necessary repairs; our Sunday school and schools celebrating harvest festival in our churches; wisdom and discernment for clergy seeking to encourage lay pastoral ministry and to form a ministry team; renewed commitment to midweek worship and prayer Beckenham St John the Baptist Pray for: our youth group going to Soul Survivor; Alpha beginning in the autumn term; Transforming Work course starting in the autumn term Beckenham St Paul Give thanks for: our new vicar, Rev Simon Couper Pray for: him and his family as they settle into Beckenham and begin their ministry 1

2 Bromley Deanery Pray for: the Deanery Youth Network involving six Bromley churches, whose new programme begins on 17 September; that young people will take the initiative and invite their friends to social events that take place every month Bickley Pray for: our PCC Away Day on 2 September; our participation in A season of Invitation, encouraging the congregation to invite friends and family to church Biggin Hill Give thanks for: the children who attended Holiday Club Bromley St John the Evangelist Pray for: our Church Family Barbecue on 3 September, especially for non-church-attending spouses Chislehurst Christ Church Pray for: Tony and Nadine Piper, Florence and Sienna, who left for Kingston Jamaica last month to work with inner city churches; Becky Wilson, who took up the post of Children s Worker last month Chislehurst The Annunciation Give thanks for: the provision of inner glass doors on to the High Street to make the church more welcoming Pray for: our annual Gift Day and Open Day on 9 September; parish pilgrimage to Walsingham on 16 September Erith Deanery Give thanks for: the service of our Area Dean, Rev Julie Conalty Pray for: Julie as she prepares for her appointment as Archdeacon of Tonbridge; the Deanery Fun Day for children and families, held at St Martin s Barnehurst on 16 September Bexleyheath Christ Church Give thanks for: the popularity and hard work of our Knitting Group, which met three times in August Pray for: consultation with the congregation regarding the admission of children to Holy Communion; Paul, our curate, being priested this month Bexleyheath St Peter Pray for: lots of visitors to our School Start Service on 3 September Bostall Heath Pray for: our PCC as it plans outreach; our Bible study groups; our Thursday afternoon tea and coffee group; our monthly breakfast 2

3 Erith Christ Church Pray for: the PCC, wardens and lay and ordained ministers during the interregnum; Christ Church Primary School and the new school year Welling Give thanks for: the hundreds of people who attended Spark in the Park, a summer outreach in Danson Park Pray for: everyone experiencing change, especially children and teenagers as they change schools; Danielle, our curate, being priested at the end of this month; at least six guests for each of our two autumn Alpha Groups, which meet on Wednesday mornings and Monday evenings; those joining youth leadership teams Orpington Deanery Orpington All Saints Pray for: the team responsible for the ministry and mission of the church during the interregnum; discernment in finding a suitable new vicar; the second of our All Age Services on 10 September Sidcup Deanery Pray for: filling of vacancies at St James Blendon and Holy Redeemer Lamorbey Footscray with North Cray Pray: that our Dog Show and Pet Service on 9 and 10 September will bring new opportunities for outreach in the community Lamorbey Holy Trinity Pray for: our new School Mass, which begins this month; a new course for enquirers Sidcup Christ Church Pray for: the completion of our proposed annexe; the development of our ministry to teenagers Sidcup St John the Evangelist Pray for: the reestablishment of a Sunday Club for primary age children; progress in our plans for developing the west end of our church ROCHESTER ARCHDEACONRY Cobham Deanery Pray: that all children and young people starting new schools or colleges will be blessed as they find new friends Ash with Ridley 3

4 Give thanks for: all the families who brought children to baptism this summer; for good progress on the kitchen and toilets project at Ash. Pray: that children who have been baptised will be blessed as they begin their Christian journey; that our refurbished building will bring opportunities to welcome people into God s house; for those who lead Junior Church and the Boys Brigade and Girls Association, and new members starting this term; those who lead services at our sheltered housing complex and care home; God s blessing on all who attend these services Cobham with Luddesdowne and Dode Pray for: the success of plans to restore the Church Room at St Mary s; work on St Mary s chancel Longfield Pray for: Langafel CE Primary School, the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors; Paul, Liz and Pat, who faithfully teach our children and young people in Sunday Funday; our Harvest Festival on 24 September Meopham with Nurstead Pray for: those among our church members and friends who are unwell and need extra care; St Mildred s PCC as they make decisions about a toilet for the church RNWK (Rural North-West Kent) Group Pray for: Jim, our Area Dean, as he returns to Group and parish life from his sabbatical; Messy Church and a greater awareness of this initiative across the Group; our Group Council and new Council members; Group-wide conversations to discuss how we might better serve young people in our area Dartford Deanery Pray for: our Rural Dean, Rev Kenneth Clark, and those supporting parishes in interregnum; that the right people will be found to become new incumbents Crockenhill Give thanks: that the building of the Community Room has commenced; that God is there in every aspect of our lives Pray: that we may put God at our centre; that the Community Room will become a beacon for the big plans God has for Crockenhill; that those who are unwell and their carers will feel the closeness of God; for all affected by recent events Darent Valley Give thanks for: our newly appointed vicar, joining us in November Pray for: our ministry team as they oversee our work; success with all events planned over the next few months; the boosting of funds for each of our church buildings Dartford Christ Church Give thanks for: our successful Holiday Club 4

5 Pray for: those grieving the recent loss of a loved one; those preparing for confirmation in November; those attending the Natural Evangelism course in preparation for next year; the launch of our monthly café Refresh ; preparations for our parish weekend in October Dartford Holy Trinity Pray for: God s blessing on our church and community Dartford St Alban and Dartford St Edmund Pray for: Margaret Gibson as she retires from her work as Pastoral Assistant; the Memory Café being held at St Edmund s on 12 September Stone Pray for: Carol Avery s ordination on 30 September Swanley St Mary the Virgin Pray for: God s blessing on our church and community Swanley St Paul and Hextable St Peter Give thanks for: Holiday at Home in August Pray for: applicants for the post of our new incumbent; selection and interviews; wisdom and discernment for those on the interview panel; that God s choice for us will be appointed; our building project; completion of the new vicarage Wilmington Give thanks for: our successful Holiday Club and Holiday at Home; the Village Fair Pray for: Harvest Festival and Barn Dance on 23 and 24 September; preparations for the Model Railway Exhibition in October Gravesend Deanery Give thanks for: the support of Food Banks; the work of Macmillan Cancer Care Pray for: Friends of Kent Churches Ride and Stride, a sponsored walk and bike ride on 9 September; the Macmillan Cancer Care Big Coffee Mornings taking place throughout the Deanery on 29 September Gravesend St Aidan Give thanks for: the ministry of Rev Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy and his family as he moves to take up an appointment in Leicester Diocese Pray for: our parish, PCC and churchwardens during the interregnum Rochester Deanery Chatham St Philip and St James Pray for: our fortnightly Kidz Club meetings 5

6 Chatham St Stephen Give thanks for: all the schools in our parish and the children we have got to know through Holiday Club, Messy Church, school assemblies, RE lessons and special services; the uniformed youth organisations who visit the church Rochester St Justus Give thanks for: a successful Holiday Club Pray: that ongoing follow-up with families will be positive; for our Alpha Course starting this month; the continuing growth of our Tuesday morning Community Café Strood Deanery Pray for: God s blessing on all the churches in the Deanery; someone in the Deanery with a heart for prayer to collect prayer requests TONBRIDGE ARCHDEACONRY Malling Deanery Barming Pray for: wisdom for the PCC as we consider the next stages of our planned building project; the teachers of Barming School as they adapt to their new classes; our Men s Breakfast on 23 September; our Ladies Breakfast on 30 September Paddock Wood Deanery Pray for: God s blessing on all the churches in the Deanery and the communities they serve Sevenoaks Deanery Kippington St Mary Pray for: three of our young people going to Trinity School; that each pupil will enjoy their time and grow in Christian faith; three weddings in our church this month, and that children in these homes will be nurtured in Christ; CMS Sunday on 10 September with guest speaker Raj Patel; our Mission Partners Kylie, Mark and Jenny; Mark and Jenny s preaching on 17 September; wisdom as we consider whether our service times meet people s needs Knockholt with Halstead Give thanks for: the well-supported and enjoyable Holiday Club; the hard-working, inspired leaders, and the opportunity for more children to learn about and find joy in the Christian faith Pray for: Tim, our vicar, and his wife Debbie as they settle into the parishes following Tim s institution in July; those involved in autumn activities; village groups as they start again 6

7 Sevenoaks St Luke Pray for: the church during our interregnum; Anne Bourne, our Associate Vicar; those being confirmed at our church on 24 September Weald Give thanks for: our new community shop, set up at short notice on the closure of our only general stores in the village; church and village all working together. Pray for: a permanent home for the community shop; St George s 10K run and 2K fun run on Sunday 3 September in aid of charities, starting with a service on the Green, and involving village and church; Harvest Supper and Barn Dance on 30 September Shoreham Deanery Pray for: God s blessing on all the churches in the Deanery and the communities they serve Tonbridge Deanery Give thanks for: the Bishop s Visitation to the Deanery in July, which was much appreciated Chiddingstone with Chiddingstone Causeway Pray for: Martin and Ruth as they prepare to leave Chiddingstone to retire to Somerset; those who have left Chiddingstone School and moved on to senior schools Crockham Hill Give thanks for: wonderful 175 th Anniversary celebrations Pray: that the course What do Christians believe? commencing this month will attract people to come and explore Edenbridge Give thanks for: the smooth running of the parish during Fr Stephen s sabbatical; his safe return Pray for: a replacement Sunday Club coordinator and new premises for this weekly event; a replacement Treasurer; an independent external Financial Examiner; coffee morning planned for 30 September Hever, Four Elms and Mark Beech Pray for: our Wedding Ministry Hildenborough Pray for: Marcus, our Youth Worker, his wife Annoushka, and baby Caleb as they move and adjust to their new home; preparations for the Harvest Service Leigh Pray for: our link with the local school; those children in the next stage of education; the Wednesday morning Coffee Shop 7

8 Penshurst and Fordcombe Pray for: Sunday services; those married in our church Tonbridge St Peter and St Paul Pray for: Wendy Carr, our new curate, who will be ordained in the Cathedral on 30 September; Wendy and the family as they settle in; all visiting our Open Churches during the Heritage weekend on 9 and 10 September Tonbridge St Stephen Pray for: Refresh on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, when the church is open and people can drop in for a chat Tunbridge Wells Deanery Tunbridge Wells St James Pray for: the new Family Worker as she starts her job; that she may settle well and make new friends and contacts Tunbridge Wells St Luke Pray for: our new Pure Gold course starting on 24 September Prayer topics for October should be sent to Judith Howard, 10 Mount Pleasant Road, Weald, Sevenoaks, TN14 6QE Tel judithhoward@weald.plus.com by 9 September. 8