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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 the Cathedral’s role in the town and district, for its 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 Mark, our Bishop during the Vacancy, and Very Rev’d Norman MacCallum, Bishop’s Commissary Day 2 The people of The Cathedral Church of The Holy Spirit, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae For Alistair Chisholm, Lay Chaplain, and for all involved in ministry there Concerns: give thanks for the ministry of the Cathedral to the island and to our visitors. 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. Give thanks for the ministry of hospitality which brings people to the college and pray for all the staff. The people of St Thomas's Parish Church Newark, Delaware For The Rev’d Raymond Nelson and The Rev’d Sarah Brockman and for all involved in ministry there. The Rt Rev’d Dr Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 3 The people of St James's, 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 The Rev'd Albert Holland and for all involved in ministry in these churches. The Rt Rev’d Dr John Mantle, Bishop of Brechin and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 4 The congregation at 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, Lay Chaplain, Mrs Janis Gallagher, The Rev'd Canon Roy Ferguson Flatt and The Rev’d Paul Fletcher 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 and The Rev’d Louise Howlett and for all involved in ministry there. The Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway, its clergy and people. Day 6 The people of St John’s , Ballachulish For The Rev'd Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy and for all those involved in ministry there 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 for the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 7 The people of St Kiaran's, Campbeltown. For, David McEwan, Lay Chaplain; Rod Angus, Frances Arthur and Judith Macrae, Lay Leaders, and for all involved in ministry there. For the retired clergy in the congregation – Canon Keith Pagan and the Rev. Andrew Williamson. Concerns: To find ways of reaching out into the community, to value the ministry of every member within the Church and to enjoy growth for the congregation both spiritually and numerically. 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 Most Rev'd David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, and Primus, and the clergy and people of that Diocese. Day 8 The people of Holy Trinity, Dunoon For 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 who are involved in ministry there. For Alison Clark, the Diocesan Learning and Development Officer 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 Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy and all involved in ministry there 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 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 Johnny 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 Rev'd Canon Thom Jensen, The Rev’d Rod Welles and The Rev’d Jeanne Linderman and for all involved in ministry there. For the work of our Diocesan Retreat Houses: The College of the Holy Spirit, Cumbrae and The Friends of The Cathedral, Cumbrae; for Rev’d Dr David James Bishop's House, Iona and The Friends of Bishop’s House, Iona For Benjamin Cooke, Warden and his wife Justine, Rob MacLellan, assistant manager and the rest of the staff and for all involved in running them Day 12 The people of St Mary's, Glencoe For The Rev'd Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy, Maureen and Jeremy Rivers, Lay Leaders and for all those involved in ministry there 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 Sacristans, 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, Lay Chaplain, Mrs Margaret Parker, Lay Reader, and Mr Jeff Fielding, Lay Leader, 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's Church, Millcreek Hundred For The Rev'd James Bimbi, The Rev’d Marvin Hummel, The Rev’d Harry Sorenson, The Rev’d Ruben Rodrigeuz-Yejo, the Rev’d Arthur Archer and for all involved in ministry there. For the congregations of Saint Barnabas, Mahonda and Saint John, Mbewni, in our linked Diocese of 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, The Rev’d James Von Dreele, The Rev’d Nancy Calhoun 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 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, The Rev’d Canon Mark Harris and for The Rev’d Carlyle Gill and for all involved in ministry in these two parishes. The Rev’d Canon Roy Ferguson Flatt, Diocesan Chaplain with Deafened and Hard of Hearing People 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 Benjamin Cooke, the Warden, Joyce Watson 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 and his wife Holly, 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 , The Rev’d William Merrill 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 Donald Davidson and his wife Lesley, The Rev’d Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy and for all involved in ministry there 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 For The Rev'd James Wolford and for all involved in ministry there. The Primus of The Scottish Episcopal Church The Most Rev'd David Chillingworth Diocesan members of Boards and Committees of the General Synod The Rev’d Sister Clare SC and The Rev’d Dr David James: Diocesan Supernumeraries Day 19 The people of St Finan, Kinlochmoidart with St Mary's, Strontian For The Rev'd Charles Tongue and his wife Lorna, 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 Clergy and 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, The Rev’d George Stokes 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 Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy, Mrs Rosemary O’Neil and for all involved in ministry there 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 William Wickham and for all involved in ministry there. The staff of the Diocesan Centre in Oban Peter Kemp, Diocesan Secretary Jean Ainsley, Diocesan Treasurer, Sue Pollard 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 Adrian Fallows and his wife Patsy and for all involved in ministry there 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 For The Rev'd Harry Sorensen and for all involved in ministry at these two charges. 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, The Rev'd Roger MacDowell, 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. The people of St Martin's in the Field, Selbyville, Delaware For The Rev’d David Archibald and for all involved in ministry in there The people of the various parish churches in the Diocese of Zanzibar Day 25 The people of St Paul's, Rothesay For 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 The Rev’d Russ Bohner and for all nvolved 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. 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 Kim Capwell 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 all involved in ministry there Concerns: To know how best to live and to fulfil our distinctive witness in our small community. The people of Christ Church, Milford, Delaware For The Rev'd Dr James White and for all those involved in the ministry there The people of St Philip’s Church, Laurel, Delaware For The Rev’d Philip Backus 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 , Chaplain 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 Episcopalian who live on the Islands of Uist and Barra and in other isolated parts of the Diocese For The Rev'd Donald Strachan . For Mrs Sonya Davidson 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 Wright 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, 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 Mothers' Union in Argyll & The Isles, their colleagues world-wide, and especially in the Diocese of Zanzibar For Mrs Fiona Rice Diocesan President 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." Mother Theresa |
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