Week of Sunday, August 3, 2008

The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

Give thanks for the ministry among us of the young people and their adult leaders from our companion diocese of Bradford, England, who are visiting us. Pray for God’s blessing on those participating in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training in Bristol this week and for the work of the Lambeth Conference, which concludes today.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Give thanks for the service to the Church of the diocesan Liturgical Committee.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN

Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for all Sudanese bishops, for God’s wisdom and guidance in their ministries.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates

Sunday 03 August 2008

Pray for the Lambeth Conference – Canterbury Cathedral.

The Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Idris Jones, Primus of The Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway

Monday 04 August 2008

Pray for the Lambeth Conference – For all who travel.

The Convocation of American Churches in Europe – (Province II, USA) The Rt. Rev. Pierre Welté Whalon

Tuesday 05 August 2008

Exeter – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Michael Laurence Langrish

Exeter – Crediton (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Robert Evens

Exeter – Plymouth (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. John Frank Ford

Wednesday 06 August 2008

Ezo – (Sudan) The Rt. Rev. Benjamin John Ruati

Thursday 07 August 2008

Faisalabad – (Pakistan) The Rt. Rev. John Samuel

Friday 08 August 2008

False Bay – (South Africa) The Rt. Rev. Merwyn Edwin Castle

Saturday 09 August 2008

Fianarantsoa – (Indian Ocean) The Rt. Rev. Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo

Week of Sunday, August 10, 2008

The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

Give thanks for the ministry among us of Bishop Powell and Dorothy. Give thanks also for the many blessings granted to the small churches in our diocese and for the work of our Small Church Work committee. Pray for God’s blessing on the residents and staffs of Boys’ Home and the Jackson-Feild Home for Girls.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Pray for all those in sorrow and for those in unhappy or destructive relationships. Pray for single-parent families and for a deepening understanding of marriage. Give thanks for the Mothers’ Union and for all the care and support it gives to families.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN

Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Mundri and the Rt. Rev. Bismark Avokaya. Pray also for the continuing strength of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, for the support of the international community in the peace process, and for the whole country’s development.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates

Sunday 10 August 2008

Pray for The Church of the Province of South East Asia, the Most Rev. Dr. John Chew, Archbishop of South East Asia and Bishop of Singapore.

Monday 11 August 2008

Florida – (Province IV, USA) The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard

Tuesday 12 August 2008

Fond du Lac – (Province V, USA) The Rt. Rev. Russell Edward Jacobus

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Fort Worth – (Province VII, USA) The Rt. Rev. Jack Leo Iker

Thursday 14 August 2008

Fredericton – (Canada, Canada) The Rt. Rev. Claude Miller

Friday 15 August 2008

Freetown – (West Africa) The Rt. Rev. Julius Olotu Prince Lynch

Saturday 16 August 2008

Gahini – (Rwanda) The Rt. Rev. Alexis Bilindabagabo

Week of Sunday, August 17, 2008

The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

Pray for all members of the clergy. Pray especially for the mission of the Fresh Start program, serving clergy who are new to, or in new positions in, our diocese, and for all non-parochial clergy and clergy who are licensed to officiate in our diocese. Give thanks for the ministries of all retired clergy, their spouses and survivors.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Give thanks for the work of the diocesan Property Committee. Pray for those who work to maintain and repair clergy houses.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN

Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Kajo-Keji and the Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo. Pray also for relations between Sudan and neighboring countries and for relations between Northern and Southern Sudan.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates

Sunday 17 August 2008

Pray for The Church of South India (United), the Most Rev. Badda Peter Sugandhar, Moderator, The Church of South India and Bishop of Medak.

Monday 18 August 2008

Gambia – (West Africa) The Rt. Rev. Dr. Solomon Tilewa Johnson

Tuesday 19 August 2008

George – (South Africa) The Rt. Rev. Donald Frederick Harker

Wednesday 20 August 2008

Georgia – (Province IV, USA) The Rt. Rev. Henry Irving Louttit

Thursday 21 August 2008

Gippsland – (Victoria, Australia) The Rt. Rev. John McIntyre

Friday 22 August 2008

Gitega – (Burundi) The Rt. Rev. Jean W. Nduwayo

Saturday 23 August 2008

The Most Rev. Idris Jones, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway

Week of Sunday, August 24, 2008

The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

Give thanks for all schools and Sunday Schools. Pray for God’s blessing on all Christian educators and other volunteers and professionals who help children and adults know and love the Lord Jesus Christ.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Pray for Beverley Seward, Warden of Parcevall Hall, and for those who work there. Give thanks for the warmth and welcome that all receive. Pray for the Friends of Parcevall Hall, for the Trustees and Council.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN

Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Bor and for the Rt. Revs. Nathaniel Garang and Ezekiel Diing, and for the Venerable Bartholomay Bol Deng, Archdeacon. Pray also for all ecumenical work, especially between Christians and Muslims, and for the provincial Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-Faith Relations.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates

Sunday 24 August 2008

Pray for The Anglican Church of Southern Africa, the Most Rev. Thabo Cecil Makgoba, Archbishop of Capetown.

Monday 25 August 2008

Gloucester – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Francis Perham

Gloucester – Twekesbury (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. John Stewart Went

Tuesday 26 August 2008

Gombe – (Province of Jos, Nigeria) The Rt. Rev. Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba

Wednesday 27 August 2008

Grafton – (New South Wales, Australia) The Rt. Rev. Keith Slater

Thursday 28 August 2008

Grahamstown – (South Africa) Vacant

Friday 29 August 2008

Guatemala – (Central America) The Rt. Rev. Armando Roman Guerra Soria

Saturday 30 August 2008

Guildford – (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Christopher John Hill

Guildford – Dorking (Canterbury, England) The Rt. Rev. Ian James Brackley

Week of Sunday, August 31, 2008

The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

This Labor Day weekend, pray for God’s blessing on all honest and productive work. Give thanks for opportunities to work and to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Pray also for the students and staffs of Stuart Hall and Virginia Episcopal School.

DIOCESE OF BRADFORD

Pray for students and pupils as they return to their places of education and begin a new academic year. Pray for teachers and school governors and for all in education.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SUDAN

Give thanks for the ministry of Archbishop Daniel Deng. Pray for the Diocese of Rejaf and the Rt. Rev. Michael Lugor. Pray also for the provincial Commission for HIV/AIDS and for health and wholeness.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER--check their website for updates

Sunday 31 August 2008

Pray for Iglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de America, the Most Rev. Gregory James Venables, Presiding Bishop of the Southern Cone and Bishop of Argentina.

Monday 01 September 2008

Guinea – (West Africa) The Rt. Rev. Albert D. Gomez

Tuesday 02 September 2008

Gujarat – (North India) The Rt. Rev. Vinodkumar Mathushellah Malaviya

Wednesday 03 September 2008

Gusau – (Province of Kaduna, Nigeria) The Rt. Rev. John Garba

Thursday 04 September 2008

Guyana – (West Indies) The Rt. Rev. Randolph Oswald George

Friday 05 September 2008

Gwagwalada – (Province of Abuja, Nigeria) The Rt. Rev. Tanimu Samari Aduda

Saturday 06 September 2008

Haiti – (Province II, USA) The Rt. Rev. Jean Zache Duracin