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Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 28 December
LGL: Going Deeper into God: For grace to be thankful in all circumstances
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Consider your own call, brothers and
sisters. 1 Corinthians 1:26
Sun 28 Markyate Street, St John the Baptist (Wheathampstead)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: Becoming more closely linked with our sister parish of St Leonard's
Flamstead as we work together through the vacancy. Prayers: For faith and trust
during this challenging time.
ACP: Kushtia (Bangladesh): Sunil Mankhin
Mon 29 Redbourn (Wheathampstead)
Will Gibbs, Lucy Davis, (R) Cyril Harling
Thanksgiving: For those who have worshipped with us over the Christmas period.
Prayers: For our Confirmation groups convening in the New Year.
ACP: Kwara (Kwara, Nigeria): Olusegun Adeyemi; Kutigi (Lokoja, Nigeria): Jeremiah
Kolo
Tue 30 Sandridge (Wheathampstead)
Em Coley, Peter Crumpler
Thanksgiving: The success of the church's involvement in the Sandridge900
community project. Prayers: Extending the times when the church is open for visitors
and quiet prayer. ACP: Kwoi (Abuja, Nigeria): Paul Zamani
Wed 31 Wheathampstead (Wheathampstead)
Richard Banham, (PTOs) Rt Revd John Gladwin, Brian Gwinn, (Rs) Claire Banham,
Pippa Legg, John Grace
Thanksgiving: Give thanks for the heating system which allows us to offer a warm
welcome all year round. Prayers: Please pray that the different seasonal outreach and
mission initiatives will be effective in sharing the Gospel message and help us make
new connections across the whole community.
ACP: Kyoto (Japan): Stephen Takashi Kochi
Daily Prayer Diary
for the
Diocese of St Albans
28th September – 31st December 2014
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 21 December
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are just coming towards the end of the third year of the Diocesan Prayer Diary
running in this booklet format with information included from each Parish for prayers
of Thanksgiving and Intercession. There are three people involved in the whole
process of creating the diary and, after three years, two of them deserve a special
mention – with prayers of thanksgiving and intercession from all of us for both of
them.
As you will know, Sarah Mescall sends out the email requests to Parishes for the
prayers people wish to be included in the coming quarter – based on the relevant
spreadsheet. Responses received are put onto the spreadsheet which will already
contain the Anglican Cycle of Prayer (ACP) information which I have downloaded
from the Anglican Communion website. Listing Parishes by Deanery came about by
people commenting (and complaining!) that they didn’t know where in the Diocese
we were when we moved about each day and the Deanery list was compiled by
Lynne Griffiths last year. This list is always subject to change as Pastoral Reorganisation may have taken place. The spreadsheet is then magically transformed
(mail-merged, for those in the know) into a Word document – at the press of a
button by Lynne Griffiths, and then it comes back to me. I have the task of editing
(which I sometimes manage better than others, I know!) as well as trying to make
everything fit onto the pages neatly. I love the Parishes who are brief in their
requests and hope I am forgiven for ‘shortening’ the requests that are rather more
fulsome in content. (My all-time favourite entry is 6th June 2012 from Husborne
Crawley: Thanksgiving New Heating Boiler. Prayers Someone to pay for it!) There
are always complexities of mis-spelled words, interesting names and the occasionally
used ‘search and replace’ which sends all sorts of things into strange new worlds –
for which apologies.
After I have completed adding the LGL focus, the Verse for Reflection and last
minute tidying here and there, I send the document back to Sarah who starts
printing… 830 copies. In all, I would say the whole process, when adding together
the time for all three of us, adds up to about 12 hours… and then there is the
wizadry of the prayers being added to the website (Lynne) and the twitter feed (me @StAlbansPrayers).
It is always good to see what people give thanks for – and to share in their rejoicing.
It is always privilege to be invited to join our prayers for areas of Parish life which are
challenging and difficult, as well as those which are filled with possibility and hope.
So you will see that it is a complicated process, but an interesting one too – and I
invite you to join with me in offering prayers of thanksgiving for Sarah and Lynne, as
well as prayers of intercession for them too – for all the work they do on our behalf.
Deborah Snowball
[email protected]
ACP = Anglican Cycle of Prayer; Suff = Suffragan; E-P = Extra Provincial
Suggested texts for the week are taken from taken from the New Testament Reading for
the Sunday Communion Service.
LGL: Transforming Communities: All who benefit from all forms of charitable giving
A suggested text for reflection for the week: To God who is able to strengthen you
according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of
the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but is now disclosed, and through the
prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the
eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith – to the only wise God, through Jesus
Christ, to whom be the glory for ever! Amen. Romans 16:25-27
Sun 21 Welwyn and Woolmer Green (Welwyn Hatfield)
David Munchin, Susannah Underwood, Lucy Dallas, (Rs) Colin Hull, Usha Hull, Mick
Simmons, Catherine Jupp
Thanksgiving: Wonderful Advent and Christmas Carol Services. Prayers: Work of
Communications Project Group to bear fruit.
ACP: Kontagora (Lokoja, Nigeria): Jonah Ibrahim
Mon 22 Welwyn Garden City (Welwyn Hatfield)
Jenny Fennell, Josh Young, (R) Wendy Sellers, (R) Carolyn Annand
Thanksgiving: The recent Christmas Tree Festival and Carol Services. Prayers: For all
who will worship with us over the Christmas period.
ACP: Kootenay (British Columbia & the Yukon, Canada): John Elswood Privett
Tue 23 Ayot St Lawrence (Wheathampstead)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Krishna-Godavari (South India): Govada Dyvasirvadam
Wed 24 Flamstead (Wheathampstead)
In Vacancy, (R) Jo Burke
Thanksgiving: For thirteen happy years of the loving ministry of John Green. Prayers:
For the work of the Churchwardens during the Vacancy. For our future and our new
incumbent whoever he or she turns out to be!
ACP: Kubwa (Abuja, Nigeria): Duke Akamisoko
Thu 25 Harpenden (Wheathampstead)
Dennis Stamps, Becky Leach, Linda Williams, Shaun Speller, (Rs) Pauline Gilbert,
Jenny Goulding, Jacqui Hibbert, Andrew Marshall, Rachel Wakefield, Brenda Marshall,
Edmund Marshall, Heather Richards, Gill White
Thanksgiving: Give thanks to the good response to Year of Giving Generously
stewardship programme. Prayers: Pray for our new Youth Programme underway this
autumn. ACP: Bolly Lapok, Archbishop of South East Asia & Bishop of Kuching; Asst
Bishop of Kuching: Aeries Sumping Jingan
Fri 26 Harpenden, St John (Wheathampstead)
Nicholas Anderson, Amanda Duncan, (Rs) David Nye, David Halsey, Lauryn Awbrey
Thanksgiving: For our common witness with Southdown Methodist Church and its
Circuit Minister Gill Hulme. Prayers: That the Lord may renew and reinvigorate us
that we can effectively reveal his love in this place.
ACP: Kumasi (Ghana): Daniel Sarfo; Suff Bishop of Kumasi: Cyril Ben-Smith
Sat 27 Kimpton (Wheathampstead)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kumi (Uganda) Thomas Irigei
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 14 December
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 28th September
LGL: Making New Disciples: For courage to speak of faith
A suggested text for reflection for the week: May the God of peace himself sanctify you
entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. 1
Thessalonians 5:23-24
Sun 14 Datchworth (Welwyn Hatfield)
Susannah Underwood, (R) Catherine Jupp
Thanksgiving: For faithful and hardworking disciples. Prayers: Our new headteacher
Stuart Whiteland and all at All Saints School.
ACP: Kitgum (Uganda): Benjamin Ojwang
Mon 15 Digswell (St John the Evangelist, Christ the King, Digswell Village
Church LEP) (Welwyn Hatfield)
David Cattle, Nick Young (Methodist), (R) Rose Lloyd
Thanksgiving: For the 50th anniversary of Christ the King Church and Digswell Village
Church. Prayers: For the future ministry in the Parish and in Welwyn Garden City as
a whole.
ACP: Kitui (Kenya): Josephat Mule
Tue 16 Hatfield Hyde, St Mary Magdalene (Welwyn Hatfield)
Averil Lauckner, Lesley-Ann Craddock, (PTOs) John Cuthbert, Martin King
Thanksgiving: The growing number of families in church. Prayers: Our plans for the
redevelopment of All Saints.
ACP: Kivu (Rwanda): Augustin Ahimana
Wed 17 Lemsford (Welwyn Hatfield)
Sue Stillwell
Thanksgiving: For Sue and her help during our vacancy. Prayers: For our PCC to work
together during this time
ACP: Kobe (Japan): Andrew Yatuka Nakamura
Thu 18 North Mymms (Welwyn Hatfield)
Julia Boothby, (PTO) Mary Robins
Thanksgiving: For a very successful summer festival and making fresh contacts with
the community. Prayers: For the new monthly all age service and school youth club.
ACP: Koforidua (Ghana): Francis Quashie
Fri 19 Panshanger (Welwyn Hatfield)
Mark Loney
Thanksgiving: For the depth of open and generous fellowship in the church.
Prayers: For a deeper exploring of God's word as we celebrate the coming of Jesus.
ACP: Kolhapur (North India): Bathuel Tiwade
Sat 20 Tewin (Welwyn Hatfield)
Susannah Underwood, (PTO) Tom Gladwin, (R) Mick Simmons
Thanksgiving: For times of fellowship and friendship. Prayers: For opportunities and
desire to deepen faith.
ACP: Kondoa (Tanzania): Given Gaula
LGL: Transforming Communities: Those who work with Relate
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Do nothing from selfish ambition or
conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to
your own interests, but to the interests of others. Philippians 2: 3-4
Sun 28 Clapham (Sharnbrook)
Stephen Liley, (Rs) Patricia Woon, John Woods
Thanksgiving: For recent growth through Alpha and Sunday School.
Prayers: Continuing to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
ACP: Pray for ECUSA: Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of TEC
Mon 29 Colmworth (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the members of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ideato (Owerri, Nigeria): Caleb Maduoma
Tue 30 Dean (Sharnbrook)
Vacancy, (R) David Richbell
Thanksgiving: For our Joint PCC, particularly its Chairman and Secretary who are
ensuring that we continue to have regular worship during the Vacancy and for all its
members working to appoint a Rector. Prayers: For the PCC as its members continue
to reach out to all our residents during the Vacancy.
ACP: Idoani (Ondo, Nigeria): Ezekiel Dahunsi
Wed 01 Chancellor of the Diocese
ACP: Ife (Ibadan, Nigeria) Oluwole Odubogun
Thu 02 Registrar and Legal Secretary to the Bishop
ACP: Ife East (Ibadan, Nigeria): Oluseyi Oyelade
Fri 03 Felmersham (Sharnbrook)
Robert Evens, Tom Sander
Thanksgiving: For the link with the school. Prayers: Pray for those approaching
Confirmation.
ACP: Ifo (Lagos, Nigeria): Joseph Odejide
Sat 04 Harrold (Sharnbrook)
Jane Fox
Thanksgiving: For a very enjoyable Harrold Open Gardens, with new organizers.
Prayers: For local farmers.
ACP: Igbomina (Kwara, Nigeria): Michael Akinyemi; Igbomina West: James Akinola
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 5 October
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 7 December
LGL: Going Deeper into God: Those who attend Julian meetings and other
Contemplative Prayer groups.
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Yet whatever gains I had, these I have
come to regard as loss because of Christ. Philippians 3:7
Sun 05 Keysoe (Sharnbrook)
Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving that the appeal to raise money for the extension on the
Church is going well and for the renewed enthusiasm within the community. Prayers:
Pray for all involved in maintaining and encouraging new people to join us and for
Jane Bass in her ministry in the parish and for all who faithfully serve the Church.
ACP: The Church in Wales: Barry Morgan Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff
Mon 06 Knotting with Souldrop (Sharnbrook)
Robert Evens, Tom Sander
Thanksgiving: For those who gave to the grass cutting appeal. Prayers: Pray for greater
integration with the village.
ACP: Ihiala (Niger, Nigeria): Ralph Okafor
Tue 07 Little Staughton (Sharnbrook)
(PTO) Judi Clarke
Thanksgiving: Commitment of dedicated church members during long Vacancy.
Prayers: For the on-going major repairs to chancel roof of church.
ACP: Ijebu (Lagos, Nigeria): Ezekiel Awosoga; Ijebu North: Solomon Kuponu
Wed 08 Melchbourne (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Ijesa North East (Ondo, Nigeria): Joseph Olusola
Thu 09 Milton Ernest (Sharnbrook)
Peter Kay, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: Our new Priest-in-Charge is now in post. Prayers: For everyone, as we
move forward in worship and service together.
ACP: Ijesha North (Ibadan, Nigeria): Titus Fajemirokun
Fri 10 Oakley (LEP) (Sharnbrook)
Linda Bond, Paula Vennells, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: For the growth and vibrancy of Messy Church. Prayers: For a New PCC
Treasurer.
ACP: Ijumu (Lokoja, Nigeria) Ezekiel Ikupolati; Ikara (Kaduna, Nigeria): Yusuf Janfalan
Sat 11 Odell (Sharnbrook)
Christine Clark
Thanksgiving: For a loyal and dedicated PCC. Prayers: For continuing ministry and
service during the Vacancy.
ACP: Ikeduru (Owerri, Nigeria): Emmanuel Maduwike
LGL: Going Deeper into God: All who visit places of worship during the day
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that
with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.
2 Peter 3:8
Sun 07 Watford, St Michael and All Angels (LEP) (Watford)
Geoffrey Calvert, George Ochola, [Rs] Martin Heath, Violet Allen-Smith
Thanksgiving: Our Sunday School leaders and children. Prayers: Deepening of our
prayer lives and Bible exploration.
ACP: Kinkizi (Uganda): Dan Zoreka
Mon 08 Watford, St Peter (Watford)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kahwa Henri Isingoma, Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kinshasa; Suff
Bishop of Kinshasa (Congo): Molanga Jean Botola
Tue 09 Ayot St Peter (Welwyn Hatfield)
David Munchin, Susannah Underwood, Lucy Dallas, (Rs) Colin Hull, Usha Hull, Mick
Simmons, Catherine Jupp
Thanksgiving: Completion of work on Churchyard wall. Prayers: Provision of a toilet.
ACP: Kirinyaga (Kenya): Joseph Kibuchua
Wed 10 Bishop's Hatfield, St Etheldreda with St Luke (Welwyn Hatfield)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kisangani (Congo): Lambert Botolome
Thu 11 Bishop's Hatfield, St John (Welwyn Hatfield)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: We give thanks for the help and spiritual leadership from all the visiting
priests we have had since our Vacancy started after Easter. Prayers: For support for
our bereavement visitors.
ACP: Kita Kanto (Japan): Zerubbabel Katsuichi Hirota
Fri 12 Bishop's Hatfield, St Michael and All Angels (Welwyn Hatfield)
Susan Marsh, (R) Dave Gunn
Thanksgiving: For our work with children and young people.
Prayers: For appointment of the new Team Vicar.
ACP: Kitale (Kenya): Stephen Kewasis
Sat 13 Codicote (Welwyn Hatfield)
In Vacancy, (PTO) Sandie Beck, (Rs) Colin Beck, Selina Evans
Thanksgiving: For the faithful people sustaining and maintaining the church during the
current Vacancy. Prayers: For wisdom and guidance regarding the future of the Parish.
ACP: Kiteto (Tanzania): Isaiah Chambala
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 30 November
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 12 October
LGL: Transforming Communities: Those who work for CRUSE
A suggested text for reflection for the week: God is faithful; by him you were called into
the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9
Sun 30 Oxhey, St Matthew (Watford)
David Shepherd, (DLM) Sally Best
Thanksgiving: Increasing numbers of young families attending. Prayers: That we may be
an inclusive church.
ACP: Falkland Islands (E-P to Canterbury); Parish of Falkland Islands: Stephen Venner
Mon 01 Canons of the Cathedral
ACP: Kibungo (Rwanda): Emmanuel Ntazinda
Tue 02 Watford (Watford)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kigali (Rwanda): Louis Muvunyi; Kigeme (Rwanda): Augustin Mvunabandi
Wed 03 Watford, Christ Church (Watford)
Duncan Campbell, (Rs) Keith Cheney, Vicky O'Kelly, Sue Pankhurst
Thanksgiving: Newly Licensed Reader, Vicky O'Kelly Prayers: "Lift Off", our Children
and Families Outreach Project.
ACP: Kigezi (Uganda): George Katwesigye; N Kigezi: Patrick Tugume
Thu 04 Watford, St Andrew (LEP) (Watford)
Ian Pankhurst
Thanksgiving: We are in good heart as a community. Prayers: Help with further
developing effective outreach.
ACP: Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh (Armagh, Ireland): Ferran Glenfield
Fri 05 Watford, St John (Watford)
David Stevenson, (PTOs) John Bilither, Simon Chapman
Thanksgiving: For our Church Wardens and the inspiration and leadership shown this
year. Prayers: For the continued growth and mission of the parish in central Watford.
ACP: Kimberley & Kuruman (Southern Africa): Oswald Swartz
Sat 06 Watford, St Luke (Watford)
Dave Middlebrook, Chris Jones, (R) Dave Clarke
Thanksgiving: For the continued growth, numerically and spiritually, of St Luke's.
Prayers: For the many visitors over Christmas, that all may see Christ as "Light of the
World".
ACP: Kindu (Congo): Zacharie Masimango Katanda
LGL: Making New Disciples: Those who choose to have their marriage in Church
A suggested text for reflection for the week: My brothers and sisters, whom I love and
long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. Philippians 4:1
Sun 12 Pavenham (Sharnbrook)
Peter Kay, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: Our new Priest-in-Charge is now in post. Prayers: For everyone, as we
move forward in worship and service together
ACP: The Church of the Province of West Africa: Solomon Tilewa Johnson, Primate
& Metropolitan, CPWA, Archbishop of Internal province of West Africa and Bishop
of Gambia
Mon 13 Pertenhall (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Ikka (Bendel, Nigeria): Peter Onekpe
Tue 14 Podington with Farndish (Sharnbrook)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: The retired priests who continue to take our services. Prayers: For
persecuted Christians throughout the world.
ACP: Ikwo (Enugu, Nigeria): Kenneth Ifemene; Ikwerre (Niger Delta, Nigeria):
Blessing Enyindah
Wed 15 Ravensden (Sharnbrook)
In Vacancy, (R) Geraldine Skinner
Thanksgiving: For the fellowship of our Harvest Celebrations. Prayers: For strength to
maintain the life of the church throughout our Vacancy.
ACP: Ikwuano (Aba, Nigeria): Chigozirim Onyegbule
Thu 16 Riseley (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Ilaje (Ondo, Nigeria): Freick Olugbemi
Fri 17 Sharnbrook (Sharnbrook)
Robert Evens, Tom Sander
Thanksgiving: For our ministry with young people. Prayers: Pray for those exploring
their vocation.
ACP: Ile Oluji (Ondo, Nigeria): Samson Adekunle
Sat 18 Shelton (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Ilesa (Ibadan, Nigeria): Olubayu Sowale; Ilesa South West: Samuel Egbebunmi
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 19 October
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 23 November
LGL: Transforming Communities: All who care for those suffering with dementia
A suggested text for reflection for the week: We always give thanks to God for all of
you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father
your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1
Thessalonians 1:2-3
Sun 19 Stagsden (Sharnbrook)
Linda Bond, Paula Vennells, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: For the Open Door Cafe and its outreach to the community.
Prayers: For a new cafe manager.
ACP: The Church in the Province of the West Indies: John Holder, Archbishop of
West Indies & Bishop of Barbados
Mon 20 Stevington (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Indianapolis (ECUSA): Catherine Waynick; Iowa (ECUSA): Alan Scarfe
Tue 21 Swineshead (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Iran (Jerusalem & Middle East): Azad Marshall
Wed 22 Thurleigh (LEP) (Sharnbrook)
Peter Kay, (Baptist Moderator) Peter Protheroe, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: Our new Priest-in-Charge is now in post. Prayers: For everyone, as we
move in worship and service together.
ACP: Irele Eseodo (Ondo, Nigeria): Felix Akinbuluma
Thu 23 Turvey (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Isial-Ngwa South (Aba, Nigeria): Isaac Nwaobia; Isiala-Ngwa: Owen Azubuike
Fri 24 Wilden (Sharnbrook)
In Vacancy, (R) Geraldine Skinner
Thanksgiving: For the 14 years work of our recently retired Rector Sheila Morton.
Prayers: Our Vacancy.
ACP: Isikwuato (Aba, Nigeria): Samuel Chukuka
Sat 25 Wymington (Sharnbrook)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: For the visiting retired clergy who enable the Holy Sacrament to be
administered on a weekly basis, for the strong link between the church and school
and for a beautiful medieval church in which to worship. Prayers: For a solution to the
ongoing nine-and-a-half year Vacancy.
ACP: Jabalpur (North India): Prem Singh
LGL: Making New Disciples: For children who share their faith
A suggested text for reflection for the week: He has put all things under his feet and
has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him
who fills all in all. Ephesians 1: 22-23
Sun 23 Stevenage, St Peter, Broadwater (Stevenage)
Tim Horlock, Kate Sharples, (Rs) Gordon Baillie, Richard Brooks
Thanksgiving: Fruitful outreach – Messy Church and Families, Children and Youth
outreach. Prayers: Finances, ongoing discipleship programmes and further outreach
into our community.
ACP: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of
Canterbury): Carlos López-Lozano
Mon 24 Abbots Langley (Watford)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kebbi (Kaduna, Nigeria): Edmund Akanya
Tue 25 Bushey (Watford)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Keewatin (Rupert's Land, Canada): David Ashdown, Area Bishop for Northern
Ontario; (Rupert's Land, Canada): Lydia Mamakwa
Wed 26 Bushey Heath, St Peter (Watford)
Andrew Burton, (ALM) Sister Diana Burton
Thanksgiving: Prayers: For further fruitful contact with the MOD housing estate.
ACP: Kentucky (ECUSA): Terry White
Thu 27 Langleybury, St Paul (Watford)
Ysmena Pentelow, (SSM Curate and Pastor at Soul Survivor) Andy Croft, John Kiddle
Thanksgiving: For the opportunities our 150th anniversary year as given us to engage
with our community. Prayers: That we can build on this year and continue to grow as
a church family in numbers, faith, prayer and action.
ACP: Kericho (Kenya): Jackson Ole Sapit
Fri 28 Leavesden, All Saints (Watford)
Eddie Green, (PTO) Peter Banyard, (Rs) Sue Oxlade, Charles Porter, Wendy
Simpson
Thanksgiving: The return to our church building after substantial works, and the life
and welcome of our church family. Prayers: Ongoing renewal in word, sacrament and
Spirit as we seek to reach our community with the Good news of Jesus Christ.
ACP: Khartoum (Sudan): Ezekiel Kondo Kumir
Sat 29 Oxhey, All Saints (Watford)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kibondo (Tanzania): In Vacancy
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Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 16 November
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 26 October
LGL: Going Deeper into God: Our church choirs, organists and musicians
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Since we belong to the day, let us be sober,
and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
Sun 16 Knebworth (Stevenage)
Jim Pye, (R) Susan Boorman
Thanksgiving: For continued employment of part-time children's worker and new
children's outreach activities. Prayers: For guidance as we review pattern of services.
ACP: The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) (Portugal): José
Jorge De Pina Cabral
Mon 17 Stevenage, All Saints, Pin Green (Stevenage)
Paul Seymour, Teddy Faure-Walker, (Rs) Sylvia Nott, Janet Wright
Thanksgiving: Janet Wright - on her retirement as Lay Reader after 25 years.
Prayers: All schools holding Carol Services in church over Christmas.
ACP: Karimnagar (S India): Perumalla Surya Prakash
Tue 18 Stevenage, Holy Trinity (Stevenage)
Vincent Oram, Andy Thomas, (PTO) Sue Hudspith, (Rs) Anne Price, Clive Bell, Brian
Hardwick
Thanksgiving: For those who have come to faith and for the new pastoral care group.
Prayers: For those on the Pilgrim Course. ACP: Karnataka Central (S India):
Suputhrappa Vasantha Kumar; Karnataka North (S India): Jeedipalli Prabhakara Rao
Wed 19 Stevenage, St Andrew and St George (Stevenage)
In Vacancy, Jacky Page
Thanksgiving: For our Churchwardens, the PCC and our congregation as we continue
to support one another in maintaining all aspects of our church life and ministry
during this time of Vacancy. Prayers: For those responsible for the appointment of a
new Rector and for the person God is calling to Minister among us. ACP: Karnataka
South (South India): John Sadananda
Thu 20 Stevenage, St Hugh and St John, Chells (LEP) (Stevenage)
Chandrika Perera
Thanksgiving: Our building fund for a new kitchen and storage. Prayers: For all those
who are finding change difficult. ACP: Katakwa (Kenya): Zakayo Epusi
Fri 21 Stevenage, St Mary, Shephall (Stevenage)
Vivienne Hathaway, (R) Linda Higman
Thanksgiving: We give thanks that the work on the fabric of the church has begun.
Prayers: We pray for the work with schools in the parish will continue to develop.
ACP: Katanga (Congo): Muno Kasima
Sat 22 Stevenage, St Nicholas (Stevenage)
Dave Brown, Dan Freyhan
Thanksgiving: People coming to faith and our new kitchen and disabled toilet. Prayers:
For our new MAP to take shape and reflect God's mission for our church.
ACP: Katsina (Kaduna, Nigeria) Jonathan Bamaiyi
LGL: Going Deeper into God: Those who act as ‘soul friends’ and their supervisors.
A suggested text for reflection for the week: So deeply do we care for you that we are
determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because
you have become very dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2: 8
Sun 26 Yelden (Sharnbrook)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury); Colombo
(Ceylon): Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey; Kurunagala (Ceylon): Greg Shantha Kumar
Francis
Mon 27 Aldenham (St Albans)
Robert Fletcher
Thanksgiving: Continued work on MAP, especially pastoral care group.
Prayers: Lay ministry. ACP: Jaffna (South India): Daniel Selvaratnam Thiagarajah
Tue 28 Bricket Wood (St Albans)
Mike Rajkovic, (Rs) Paul Littlefair, Richard Wilkins
Thanksgiving: For sense of fellowship at St Luke's. Prayers: That the Spirit may move in
strength and power. ACP: Jalingo (Jos, Nigeria): Timothy Yahaya
Wed 29 Colney Heath, St Mark (St Albans)
Gaz Tracey, Jill Suttie, (R) Rosemary Capon
Thanksgiving: Growth in young families coming to church and for the ministry of our
Children's and Youth Worker. Prayers: For the Y Course starting in September, for
sustained relationships in Jesus Christ.
ACP: Jamaica & The Cayman Islands (West Indies): Howard Gregory; Jamaica
Kingston (W Indies) Robert Thompson; Jamaica Mandeville (W Indies) Vacant;
Jamaica Montego Bay (W Indies) Leon Golding
Thu 30 Frogmore, Holy Trinity (St Albans)
In Vacancy, Nick Jones, Nigel Ward
Thanksgiving: For the sacrificial saving love of Christ on the cross, and the great
opportunities we had to share that over the summer with HotShots Summer Club
(3-11s) and Summer Explorers (50+). Prayers: For a Vacancy that brings continuing
growth, unity and outreach, and the new Vicar that God wants us to have.
ACP: Jebba (Kwara, Nigeria): Timothy Adewole
Fri 31 London Colney, St Peter (St Albans)
Lynne Fawns, Philip Green, (R) Rosie Rawlinson
Thanksgiving: For blessing our church and parish in so many ways. Prayers: For our
Mission Initiatives.
ACP: Johannesburg (Southern Africa): Stephen Mosimanegape Moreo
Sat 01 Diocesan Synod
Thanksgiving: For the service and contributions of members. Prayers: For wisdom and
discernment in considering the business before it.
ACP: Jos (Jos, Nigeria) Benjamin Kwashi
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Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 2 November
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 9 November
LGL: Making New Disciples: For Youth Clubs
A suggested text for reflection for the week: So deeply do we care for you that we are
determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because
you have become very dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:13
Sun 02 Retired Clergy in the Diocese
Thanksgiving: For all clergy we have known, living and departed, who have encouraged
us. Prayers: That the recent revision of the Church’s Housing Assistance for the
Retired Ministry scheme will allow more retired clergy to be able to afford to live in
our Diocese. ACP: Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba Cuba: Griselda Delgado Del Carpio;
Suffragan Bishop of Cuba: Ulises Prendes
Mon 03 Radlett (St Albans)
Javaid Iqbal, David Price, (PTOs) Maureen Taylor, Mike Carter, (Rs) Cathy Watts,
Eileen Bigg, Fiona Holliday, Philip Halsey, Bob Ogden, Michael Waters
Thanksgiving: For amazingly successful celebrations of 150 years of worship and
ministry in Radlett, also for the work of the Children and Families Worker and the
Parish Administrator. Prayers: Pray for our new praise and worship
service,"ELEVATION", monthly from 12th October. We are hoping to reach out to
teenagers and young adults as well as to meet the needs of those who love spirit
filled, informal worship. ACP: Kabba (Lokoja, Nigeria): Steven Akobe
Tue 04 Shenley (St Albans)
Please pray for the people of the Church and the community they serve
ACP: Kadugli & Nuba Mountains (Sudan) Andudu Adam Elnail
Wed 05 St Albans Abbey (St Albans)
Jeffrey John, Richard Watson, Kevin Walton, Paul Arbuthnot, Sally Jones
Thanksgiving: For the varied life of the Cathedral in the diocese and local community.
Prayers: For the ongoing work of our major HLF development project: Alban,
Britain’s First Saint. ACP: Kaduna (Kaduna, Nigeria) Josiah Idowu-Fearon
Thu 06 St Albans, Christ Church (St Albans)
Jeremy Follet, Paul Boddam-Whetham, (Rs) John Truscott, Margaret Young, Bill
Cottrell, Janet Hill, Gerald Randall
Thanksgiving: The appointment of Becki as Children & Families Worker, who began
her work here in September - an answer to prayer over many months. Prayers: For a
permanent solution to the roof that has leaked for over 30 years. That funds for this
will become available. ACP: Kafanchan (Abuja, Nigeria): Marcus Dogo
Fri 07 St Albans, St Luke (St Albans)
Mark Slater, (L) Robert Donald, (R) Graham Madgwick, Liz Warren
Thanksgiving: For the re-ordered church which reflects renewed vision. Prayers: For
spiritual growth and confidence in our faith. ACP: Kagera (Tanzania) Aaron Kijanjali
Sat 08 St Albans, St Mary Marshalswick (St Albans)
In Vacancy, Ruth Goatly, (R) Paul Wiggins
Thanksgiving: Appointment of new incumbent Grant Holmes from 5 December.
Prayers: Strengthening links with community and local schools.
ACP: Kajiado (Kenya) Gadiel Katanga Lenini
LGL: Transforming Communities: For the work of the probation service
A suggested text for reflection for the week: We do not want you to be uninformed,
brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do
who have no hope. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13
Sun 9 St Albans, St Michael (St Albans)
Kenneth Padley, John Hayton
Thanksgiving: Recent building work in both churches [hopefully completed by early
November!] Prayers: Inspiring worship and effective outreach during Advent and
Christmas. ACP: Bermuda (E-P to Canterbury;) Bermuda (Bermuda): Nicholas Dill
Mon 10 St Albans, St Paul (St Albans)
Tony Hurle, Lydia Hurle, James Faragher, (Rs) Michael Ford, David Warren, John
Barron
Thanksgiving: A growing church with a really good team including our Youth,
Children's and Worship Ministers, Connections Pastor and 20/30's and Intern Pastor
and Communications Leader. Prayers: Growth in effective evangelism and enabling all
to be ministers of God's love and power in their place in the community/work.
ACP: Kajo Keji (Sudan): Anthony Poggo Dangasuk
Tue 11 St Albans, St Peter (St Albans)
Anne Hollinghurst, Jos Perris, (PTOs) Steve Hollinghurst, Gill Kier, Jan Neale, Nancy
Walthew, (Rs) Richard Butler, Godfrey Lloyd, Margaret Tinsley
Thanksgiving: For the exciting numerical and spiritual growth of the church
particularly in the area of young families. Prayers: For the planning of the re-ordering
project and for the associated fundraising. ACP: Stanley Ntagali - Archbishop of
Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala; Suff Bishop of Kampala (Uganda): David Sebuhinja;
Asst Bishop of Kampala: Zac Niringiye
Wed 12 St Albans, St Saviour (St Albans)
Peter Wadsworth, Andrew Ferrar, (PTO) Caroline Wilson, (R) Michael Elves
Thanksgiving: For new disabled facility. Prayers: For success of our sixth Christmas
Tree Festival. ACP: Kano (Kaduna, Nigeria): Zakka Nyam
Thu 13 St Albans, St Stephen (St Albans)
David Ridgeway, Clare Baynes, Pippa Madgwick, (R) Stephanie Willocks
Thanksgiving: The success of new monthly Sunday afternoon Family Services. Prayers:
For plans for a new system of bereavement support.
ACP: Kansas (ECUSA): Dean Wolfe
Fri 14 Aston (Stevenage)
Vivienne Hathaway, (R) Linda Higman
Thanksgiving: For The Friends of St. Mary and their financial support. Prayers: That the
Christmas Tree Festival will be well supported.
ACP: Karachi (Pakistan): Saddiq Daniel
Sat 15 Graveley with Chivesfield (otherwise Graveley) (Stevenage)
Dave Brown, Dan Freyhan
Thanksgiving: God's gracious blessing on our fundraising activities this year. Prayers:
For guidance as we seek to reach out to our village and parish in new ways.
ACP: Karamoja (Uganda) Joseph Abura