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Day 1 The people of The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine, Oban. For The Very Rev'd Norman MacCallum and his wife Barbara, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: For the development of its Cathedral's role in the town and district, for our hospitality to visitors and for its role in the Diocese and Province. For the work of The Diocesan Board of Mission and Ministry in developing the vision for our Diocese. The People of All Saints Church and St George s Chapel, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. For The Rev'd Max Wolf and for all involved in the ministry there. Bishop Martin and Elspeth and their family and for the continued extension of ministry to all parts of the Diocese. Day 2 The people of the Cathedral Church of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit. Millport, Isle of Cumbrae. For Alistair Chisholm, the Lay Leader of The Cathedral congregation For the work of Retreats, hospitality and conferences. For Helen Hamilton, the Warden of The College and her staff. For The Friends of The Cathedral. Pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit in that ministry, especially in our work with Retreats and with individual guests and our ministry in the local community. The people of St Thomas' Parish Church Newark, Delaware. For The Rev'd Raymond Nelson, Interim Rector and The Rev'd Sarah Brockmann, Interim Assistant. The Rt Rev'd Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 3 The people of St James', Ardbrecknish. For The Very Rev'd Norman MacCallum and for his wife Barbara, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: For the continuing development of the Church in this remote and sparsely populated area, and with thanks for the continuing ministration of holiday clergy who make this possible during the summer months. The people of All Saints Church, Delmar and Ascension Episcopal Church, Claymont, Delaware. For The Rev'd Custer Ruley and for all involved in ministry in these churches. The Rt Rev'd John Mantle, Bishop of Brechin and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 4 The people of The Church of the Holy Spirit, Ardchattan. For The Very Rev'd Norman MacCallum and for his wife Barbara, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: For the continued witness of this very small congregation. The people of Calvary Church, Hillcrest, Delaware. For The Rev'd Keith Hudson. The people of St Nicholas Episcopal Church, Newark, Delaware. For The Rev'd Elizabeth Masterson and for all involved in ministry in both churches. The Rt Rev'd Brian Smith, Bishop of Edinburgh and for the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 5 The people of St Margaret s, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran. For Mr John Roberts and Mrs Janis Gallagher and all involved in ministry there. Concerns: For the continuing success of our work with Arran Churches Together; for our establishment of a centre of worship on the West side of the island. The people of St Anne's, Middletown, Delaware, our twinned church. For The Rev'd George Karney, the Interim Rector and for all involved in ministry there. The Rt Rev'd Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 6 The people of St John's, Ballachulish. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, and for all those involved in ministry there. (Peter will be retiring on May 1st 2008) Concerns: For the future of the small congregation. For the work of Links. The people of St John the Baptist Church, Milton, Delaware. For The Rev'd John Barton and for all involved in ministry there. Those involved in the Scottish Episcopal Church Mission Association and for their projects in Africa, Asia, Moldova and in Palestine. The Rt Rev'd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 7 The people of St Kiaran's, Campbeltown. For The Rev'd Andrew Williamson and his wife Gwynath, David McEwan, Lay Reader, and for all involved in ministry there. (Andrew will be retiring as from Easter Sunday 2008) Concerns: To continue to grow in our spiritual journey with God, to value the ministry of every member within the Church organisation and to find ways of reaching out to the community in which we live. Christ Church, Delaware City. For The Rev'd John Brockmann, Interim Rector and for all those involved in ministry there In the Diocese of Zanzibar. For The Rev'd Stephen Kamwendo, The Rev'd Emmanuel Masoud, The Rev'd Philip Munguti, The Rev'd Jackson Sothsenes, Francis Hall, Edward Kaleza, Catherine Mniga all taking part in university course and training. The Rt Rev'd David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 8 The people of Holy Trinity, Dunoon. For The Rev'd Kimberly Bohan and all involved in ministry there. Concerns: To find ways of reaching out to the community in which we live. The people of Immanual Episcopal Church, New Castle, Delaware and also for Trinity Parish and Old Swede's Church, Wilmington, Delaware For The Rev'd Edward Godden and for all involved in ministry there. Staff of the Diocesan Office, Diocese of Zanzibar. Day 9 The people of St Adamnan's, Duror with St Moluag's, Kentallen. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, and all involved in ministry there. (Peter is retiring on May 1st 2008) Concerns: For work among young people; for spiritual growth in the congregation; for a deeper commitment to Local Collaborative Ministry. The people of Christ Church, Dover, Delaware For The Rev'd Celeste Cox and for all involved in ministry there. For all members of our Diocesan Committees For the Directors of Island Retreats Ltd. Day 10 The people of St Moluag's Episcopal Church, Eoropaidh, Isle of Lewis. For The Ministry Team: The Rev'd Barbara Morrison, Donald McKee, Bob Eaves and Linda Catterall, Lay Readers, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: To further develop the growth of the congregation in Tong and in Ness. For the Tong Christian Fellowship who use the little church on Sunday evenings. To establish greater outreach in the local community. The people of Grace Church, Brandywine Hundred, Delaware. For The Rev'd Anna Waid and for all involved in ministry there. The Chancellor: Mrs Sarah Wolffe The Registrar of the Diocese: Mr Jonathan Bell. Day 11 The people of St Andrew's, Fort William. For The Rev'd Alexander Guinness and his wife Elaine, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: that we may deepen our own spirituality and reach out to others; for ministry to the many visitors to St Andrew s. The people of Episcopal Church of St Andrew and Matthew, Wilmington, Delaware. For the Interim Clergy, The Rev'd Peter Huiner, The Rev'd Rod Welles and The Rev'd Jeanne Linderman. For the work of The Retreat House on Iona, Bishop's House and The Friends of Bishop s House, Iona For Erica Meehan, the Warden , Rob MacLellan, the assistant manager and the staff. Day 12 The people of St Mary's, Glencoe. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, and for all those involved in ministry there. (Peter retires on 1st May 2008) Concerns: for our outreach to families and young people in the community; for our twin congregation of Immanuel Church, Glencoe, Maryland; for links with St Mary's & St John's Primary School, Glencoe. The people of St Mary's Church, Bridgeville, Delaware. For The Rev'd Joseph James and all those involved in ministry there. For all Altar Servers, all who work to maintain church buildings and grounds and for all who help with cleaning, flower-arranging and with the beautification of our churches. Day 13 The people of St Columba, Gruline, Isle of Mull. For Mr David Fuller, and Mrs Margaret Parker, the Lay Leaders, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for support and encouragement of Anglican Christians in all parts of the island; for ecumenical work with churches of other denominations. The people of St James' Church, Millcreek Hundred. For The Rev'd James Bimbi, and for all involved in ministry there. For the congregation of our linked parish of St Barnabas, Mahonda, Zanzibar and for growth in understanding and outreach. Day 14 The people of Christ Church, Isle of Harris. For The Rev'd Daniel Davies and his wife Catherine, for Dorothy Moorhouse and all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for the further development of Local Collaborative Ministry; for our twin congregation of Christ Church, Lochgilphead. The people of St David's Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Delaware. For The Rev'd Bradley Hinton and all involved in ministry there. For all Church organists, choirmasters, musicians, and all who sing in church choirs for the glory of God. The Royal School of Church Music. Day 15 The people of All Saints, Inveraray. For The Rev'd Canon Roy Ferguson Flatt and his wife Andrina, for Stella Collyer, Lay Chaplain and her husband, Bob,and for all those involved in ministry there. Concerns: that we can continue our ministry with tourists, enabling them to leave their prayer petitions in the church. The people of St Peter's Church, Lewes, and St Peter's Church, Smyrna, Delaware. For The Rev'd Jeffrey Ross and for all involved in ministry in these two parishes. The clergy and congregations of the Diocese of Zanzibar. Day 16 The people of The Chapel of St Columba, Bishop's House, Isle of Iona. For Erica Meehan, the Warden, For Joyce Watson, the Lay Reader, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for grace to serve and to care for the island community and for the many visitors who use St Columba's Chapel and Bishop's House. For Iona Abbey and The Iona Community and for The Rev'd Malcolm King, Warden, For the staff and volunteers. The Dean and the people of the Cathedral Church of St John, Wilmington, Delaware. For The Rt Rev'd Wayne Wright ,The Very Rev'd William Lane, The Rev'd Juan George and The Rev'd William Frampton and for all involved in ministry there. For the successful completion of the building projects within the Diocese of Zanzibar. Day 17 The people of St Columba's, Isle of Islay. For The Rev'd Ken Skipper and his wife Christine, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for fund-raising for urgent church renovation; for growth in the congregation, especially amongst young families; for the continued witness of this small congregation, and for lapsed members. The people of St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Wilmington, Delaware. For The Rev'd Bob Broesler and for all involved in ministry there. For our Church Wardens, Vestry Secretaries and Treasurers, and Vestry members. Day 18 The people of St Paul's, Kinlochleven. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, The Rev d Donald Davidson and his wife Lesley, and for all involved in ministry there. (Peter retires on 1st May, 2008) Concerns: for work with young people; for spiritual and numerical growth within the congregation; for new employment and development prospects in the area; for the church's witness of hope and wholeness; for the Primary and the High School. The people of St Alban's Church, Brandywine Hundred, Delaware. The Primus of The Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Rev d Idris Jones and his wife Alison Diocesan members of Boards and Committees of the General Synod. Day 19 The people of St Finan's, Kinlochmoidart with St Mary's, Strontian. For The Rev'd Charles Tongue and his wife Lorna, for The Rev'd David Hart and his wife Jean as they support the ministry in this area, and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: to create fellowship for everyone within the Diocese. The people of St Luke's Church, Seaford, Delaware. For The Rev'd Jeanne Kirby-Coladonado and for all involved in ministry there. For all the Lay Representatives to The General Synod. Day 20 The people of Christ Church, Lochgilphead. For The Rev'd Canon Roy Ferguson Flatt and his wife Andrina, for Stella Collyer, Lay Chaplain, for the Lay Worship Team and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: to maintain our links in the community and overseas and to be open to new opportunities; to develop the Lay Worship Team ensuring that all gifts and talents are employed; for our twin congregations on the Isle of Harris and for Christ Church, Harrison, New Jersey. The people of St Paul's Church, Georgetown, Delaware, our twinned church. For The Rev'd Earl Beshears and for all involved in ministry there. The Retired Clergy of the Diocese. Day 21 The people of St Bride's, Onich. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, Mrs Rosemary O Neil and for all involved in ministry there. (Peter is retiring on 1st May, 2008) Concerns: for further development of our links with the community and with St Bride s Primary School. The people of St Martha's Church, Millsboro, Delaware. For The Rev'd David Archibald and for all involved in ministry there. The staff of the Diocesan Centre in Oban Chris Todhunter, Diocesan Secretaries Sue Pollard, Audrey Walton Jean Ainsley, Diocesan Accountant. Day 22 The people of St Columba's, Poltalloch. For The Rev'd Canon Roy Ferguson Flatt and his wife Andrina, and for all involved in ministry there Concerns: that we continue to reflect the concerns of the rural community around us. The people of St Paul's Episcopal Church, Camden, Delaware. For The Rev'd Donald Bane and for all involved in ministry there. For the patients and residents of all Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Residential Homes in the Diocese, and for all who work in them. For the elderly of the Diocese. For all Schools in the Diocese. Day 23 The people of Holy Cross, Portnacrois. For The Rev'd Peter Rice and his wife Fiona, and for all involved in ministry there. (Peter is retiring on 1st May, 2008) Concerns: for continuation and growth of the warm relations with our Church of Scotland Parish Church and for growth of our own congregation, both spiritually and numerically. The people of Church of the Nativity, New Castle and of St Mark's Church, Millsboro, Delaware The Cathedral Chapter: The Bishop, The Dean & Provost, and The Synod Clerk: The Rev'd Canon Hugh Lee and his wife Christiane. Day 24 The people of St Columba's, Portree, Isle of Skye. For The Rev'd Robert Breaden and his wife Gwen, The Rev'd Roger MacDowell, The Rev'd Canon Michael Porteus and his wife Kate, The Rev'd Fred Baillie, and for all in The Ministry Team there. Concerns: for the congregations of St Columba's, Portree, St Michael and All Angels on Raasay and for South Skye in Sleat. For the Vestry and the exploration of Local Collaborative Ministry. For St Martin's in the Field, Selbyville, For The Rev'd David Archibald. For St Thomas's, Newark, Delaware For The Rev'd Raymond Nelson, Interim Rector. The people of the various parish churches in the Diocese of Zanzibar. Day 25 The people of St Paul's, Rothesay For The Rev'd Kimberly Bohan and all involved in ministry there. Concerns: to explore our place in the wider Christian presence on the Isle of Bute. The people of Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, Greenville, Delaware. For The Rev'd Ruth Lawson Kirk and for all involved in ministry there. For all involved in Youth Work in our Diocese and for the Diocesan Child Protection and Youth Officer, Dr Sue Pollard. For Clergy widows and for all who care for them. For Mrs Elspeth Shaw, visitor. Day 26 The people of St Peter's, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis For The Rev'd Stanley Bennie and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for continuing ecumenical involvement in the community. The Benedictine Community at Carmel, Gress. For The Rev'd Sister Clare Lockhart. Concerns: for the new outreach project in Christian Meditation and Counselling. The people of Immanuel Church, Highlands, Delaware. For The Rev'd Canon Thom Jensen, Interim Rector and for all involved in ministry there. All charities supported by our Diocese and all who are engaged in charitable work. Day 27 The people of St Martin's, Tighnabruaich. For The Rev'd Kimberly Bohan and all involved in ministry there. Concerns: To know how best to live and to fufill our distinctive witness in our small community. The people of Christ Church, Milford For The Rev'd Dr James White at Christ Church and for all those involved in the ministry there. The people of St Philip's Church, Laurel, Delaware For The Rev'd Rita Nelson and for all those involved in ministry there. For the Provincial Faith and Order Board and for the Provincial Information & Communication Board and all who work on the pendant committees of these boards. Day 28 The people of the Episcopal Church in the Isles of Coll, Tiree and Eigg. For Karen and Simon Helliwell, Marie MacKinnon and for all involved in ministry there. Concerns: for the support and encouragement of Episcopalians and others in these remote islands, and particularly for the isle of Eigg Trust in the management of the island and for all that is being done to create a viable way of life for all in the future. St Anne's Episcopal School, Middletown, Delaware For The Rev'd Louise Howlett and all involved in ministry there. Those living alone, those in difficult circumstances of health or finance and for all who need our prayers. The Provincial Mission and Ministry Board and Committees. Day 29 For all Episcopalians who live on the Islands of Uist and Barra and in other isolated parts of the Diocese. For Mrs Sonya Davidson For The Rev'd Donald Strachan For Holy Cross Chapel, North Uist. For The Rev'd Mary Lewis. Pray for the continuation of the daily worship, and the church's witness; also for the maintaining of good interchurch relations. Pray that Episcopalians/Anglicans be identified so that they may be welcomed into the fellowship of the Diocese and our ministry extended. The people of St Stephen's Church, Harrington, Delaware. For The Rev'd John Desaulniers and for all involved in ministry there. The people of the Cathedral Church of Christ, Stonetown, Diocese of Zanzibar. Day 30 All Churches overseas that are twinned with churches in Argyll & The Isles. For all those involved in twinning arrangements; that these twinnings will bring mutual support and encouragement and will foster international and ecumenical friendships and support. The people of St James' Church, Newport, Delaware. For The Rev'd Sarah Nelson and for all involved in ministry there. And also for St Andrew's Episcopalian School, Delaware. For The Rev'd Joy Walton, The Rev'd Jay Hutchinson and The Rev'd David DeSalvo and all involved in ministry there. Sunday School teachers and for the children of our Diocese. Day 31 The people of churches of other denominations living in Argyll & The Isles. For Christian unity and for all ecumenical ventures in our Diocese. The Clergy and people of the Diocese of Zanzibar. For all involved in ecumenical projects on the island of Zanzibar and for all involved there in church growth and ministry. The Bishop, Clergy and people of the Diocese of Delaware and for all involved in Church growth there. Members of the Mothers' Union in this diocese, for Mrs Fiona Rice, Diocesan President, for Mothers' Union members worldwide especially in the MU linked dioceses in the provinces of York, Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia, Nigeria, West Africa and in the diocese of Zanzibar. Below are matters which has been given first priority for the year 2008 by the diocese which of cause need your prayer 1) Leadership Formation and Theological Studies. 2. Investments 3. Construction for clergy and diocesan Senior Staff houses & Health Centre. 4. Rehabilitation of the Cathedral; 5. Education. 6. Gospel Ministry: "The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. The fire must be kept burning on the altar continually, it must not go out." (Leviticus 6:12-13N.I.V) "In this life we can not do great things; we can only do small things with great love." 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