1. Art and Diseño

Daily Prayer Diary
for the
Diocese of St Albans
28th December – 31st March 2015
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Thank you to you, and you, and you, and you… (To mis-quote the Sound of
Music!)
In recent months, a whole host of different people have thanked me for this
Daily Prayer Diary, saying that it helps them to feel more connected with the
Diocese. Giving thanks for specific areas of life in each of our Parishes, as well as
praying for others areas too, informs those things for which they pray – and people
have expressed their gratitude for this.
Last year was a year of expressing our gratitude for the current formation
of our Diocese – particularly through the Celebrate100 Services and events that took
place right across the Diocese. The opportunity given to meet and make friends in
the setting of celebration was one that so many people enjoyed. Giving thanks for all
that has been achieved across our Diocese during the past one hundred years
afforded the chance to reflect on the works undertaken in the fields of Transforming
Communities, Going Deeper into God, and Making New Disciples. Exploring all that
has been achieved in these areas through the life and witness of our forebears in faith
in this Diocese will, if we are humble and wise, give rise to the prayer that we might
each be open to discover ways in which we might continue and thus build on the
work that they, through the Grace of God, accomplished for the bringing in of God’s
Kingdom.
Let us join in Prayers of Thanksgiving for the gift that each of us is to the
other and for all that we can share with and learn from one other. Let us also join in
Prayers of Intercession for one another, for courage to deepen our faith, broaden
our witness and grow in holiness and peace.
Thank you to those of you who send in the prayer pointers for the Diary, as
this helps us to be more connected in prayer. I hope you value the prayers of others
just as much as those who have expressed their gratitude to me for the Diary as a
whole. It isn’t just down to me, it is down to all of us – and especially Sarah and
Lynne (see the last Diary for details of why!)
This comes with continued prayer and good wishes,
Deborah
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 Gospel Reading for the Sunday
Communion Service.
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 28 December 2014
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): O. Adeyemi; Kutigi (Lokoja, Nigeria): J. 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.
ACP: Kyoto (Japan): Stephen Takashi Kochi
Wed 01 Bishop of St Albans
Alan Smith
Thanksgiving: For our good working relationships. Prayers: For us as we work
together for 2015 and especially for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit 18 – 20
June. Also for those who support Bishop Alan: Andy Crooks, Mary Handford,
Claire Wood, Rosamund Adlard.
ACP: Kyushu (Japan): Luke Ken-ichi Muto
Thu 02 Bishop of Bedford
Richard Atkinson
Thanksgiving: For the joy of seeing young and old come to Confirmation and to a
commitment of Faith. Prayers: For opportunities to focus on ‘making new disciples’
in Deaneries and Parishes. Also for Linda Garner, Bishops Richard’s PA.
ACP: Lafia (Abuja, Nigeria): Miller Maza
Fri 03 Bishop of Hertford
Vacant
Thanksgiving: for Tanya Willington, the Bishop’s PA Prayers: For those involved in
the process of appointing the next Bishop of Hertford.
ACP: Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria): Ephraim Ademowo
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 4 January 2015
LGL: Transforming Communities: Street Angels and Street Pastors
A suggested text for reflection for the week: In the beginning was the Word, and the
Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
Sat 04 Ampthill (Ampthill and Shefford)
Michael Trodden, (Rs) Stella Brooks, Pippa Kilgour
Thanksgiving: Many new members willingly taking on essential duties. The increase of
weddings and baptisms. Prayers: To make our All Age Worship service attract more
people.
ACP: Lagos West (Lagos, Nigeria): James Odedeji; Lagos Mainland: Adebayo Akinde
Sun 05 Arlesey (Ampthill and Shefford)
Geoffrey Boult
Thanksgiving: For the new opportunities afforded by our new ministry. Prayers: For
closer relationships with our communities. ACP: Lahore (Pakistan): Irfan Jamil
Mon 06 Aspley Guise (Ampthill and Shefford)
Epiphany
Graham Bradshaw, (R) Brenda Eagles
Thanksgiving: For the ministry of all the people connected with this parish. Prayers:
For a continuing Epiphany of God's love in all we do.
ACP: O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star,
mercifully grant theat we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the
splendour of your gracious Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Tue 07 Astwick (Ampthill and Shefford)
Geoffrey Boult
Thanksgiving: For the new opportunities afforded by our new ministry. Prayers: For
closer relationships with our communities. ACP: Lainya (Sudan): Peter Amidi Pitia
Wed 08 Barton-le-Cley (Ampthill and Shefford)
Andrew Johnson, (PTO) Mary Parrett, (Rs) Teresa Dales, Roy Pinnock,
Philip McDonough
Thanksgiving: A successful Christmas. Prayers: Parish finances across the Benefice.
ACP: Lake Malawi (Central Africa): Francis Kaulanda
Thu 09 Battlesden with Pottesgrove (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Lake Rukwa (Tanzania): Mathayo Kasagara
Fri 10 Campton (Ampthill and Shefford)
Dean Henley, (Rs) Audrey Brand, Liz le Mesurier
Thanksgiving: The spiritual and numerical growth we are seeing in the congregation.
Prayers: For the young people stationed at the MOD’s Defence Intelligence and
Security Centre, Chicksands.
ACP: Lango (Uganda): John Odurkami
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 11 January
LGL: Going Deeper into God: Bible Study Groups
A suggested text for reflection for the week: And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are
my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ Mark 4:11
Sat 11 Clifton (Ampthill and Shefford)
Baptism of Christ
Anne Hindle, Caren Topley, (PTO) Paul Lanham, (R) Robin Welsford
Thanksgiving: Stewardship Campaign very well received. Prayers: Development of
healing ministry.
ACP: Langtang (Jos, Nigeria): Stanley Fube
Sun 12 Clophill (Ampthill and Shefford)
Dean Henley, (Rs) Audrey Brand, Liz le Mesurier
Thanksgiving: For Funzone, our breakfast and after school club. Prayers: For the PCC
as we review our MAP.
ACP: Lebombo (Southern Africa): Carlos Simao Matsinhe
Mon 13 Eversholt (Ampthill and Shefford)
Steve Nuth, (R) John Rennles
Thanksgiving: For a successful Flower & Harvest Festival at the start of October.
Prayers: To raise church profile and presence in the community.
ACP: Leicester: Timothy Stevens; Asst Bishop: Christopher Boyle
Tue 14 Flitton (Ampthill and Shefford)
In Vacancy, (PTO) Julie Cox
Thanksgiving: For all the clergy and lay people who are supporting us during our
Vacancy, especially the Reverend Julie Cox. Prayers: For the PCC and
Churchwardens, that they may be guided to make the right decisions during this
time. ACP: Lesotho (Southern Africa): Adam Mallane Taaso
Wed 15 Flitwick (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Lexington (ECUSA): Douglas Hahn
Thu 16 Harlington (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Liberia (West Africa): Jonathan Hart
Fri 17 Haynes (Ampthill and Shefford)
Dean Henley, (Rs) Audrey Brand, Liz le Mesurier
Thanksgiving: Our six members who were Confirmed last year. Prayers: For the PCC
as we engage in a programme of major repairs to the church building.
ACP: Lichfield: Jonathan Gledhill; Suff Shrewsbury: Mark Rylands; Suff Stafford:
Geoffrey Annas; Suff Wolverhampton: Clive Gregory
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 18 January
LGL: Making New Disciples: Church Missions
A suggested text for reflection for the week: And Jesus said to him, ‘Very truly, I tell you,
you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son
of Man.’ John 1:51
Sat 18 Henlow (Ampthill and Shefford)
Sue Groom, Patsy Critchley
Thanksgiving: For an increase in the number of families worshipping with us.
Prayers: For our developing children's work. ACP: Limerick & Killaloe: Vacant
Sun 19 Hexton (Ampthill and Shefford)
Andrew Johnson, (PTO) Mary Parrett, (Rs) Teresa Dales, Roy Pinnock, Philip
McDonough
Thanksgiving: A successful Christmas. Prayers: Parish finances across the Benefice.
ACP: Lincoln: Christopher Lowson; Suff Grantham: Timothy Ellis; Suff Grimsby: David
Court
Mon 20 Higham Gobion (Ampthill and Shefford)
Andrew Johnson, (PTO) Mary Parrett, (Rs) Teresa Dales, Roy Pinnock,
Philip McDonough
Thanksgiving: A successful Christmas. Prayers: Parish finances across the Benefice.
ACP: Litoral Ecuador (ECUSA): Alfredo Morante
Tue 21 Husborne Crawley (Ampthill and Shefford)
Graham Bradshaw, (R) Brenda Eagles
Thanksgiving: For those who have built the church and all who have worship in this
church throughout its life. Prayers: For courage to do what is right - even if that is to
close this place of worship.
ACP: Liverpool: Paul Bayes; Suff Warrington: Richard Blackburn
Wed 22 Langford (Ampthill and Shefford)
Sue Groom, Patsy Critchley
Thanksgiving: For new members. Prayers: For our exploration of re-ordering the
church building.
ACP: Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff; Asst Bishop of
Llandaff: David Wilbourne
Thu 23 Maulden (Ampthill and Shefford)
Lynda Klimas, (Rs) Jon Denman, John Bagworth
Thanksgiving: Opportunity to take “Open the Book” into the school.
Prayers: Pastoral Visiting Team.
ACP: Lokoja (Lokoja, Nigeria): Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu
Fri 24 Meppershall (Ampthill and Shefford)
Veronica Goodman
Thanksgiving: For progress made. Prayers: For good health - for our congregation, our
finances, and our building.
ACP: London: Richard Chartres; Area Edmonton: Peter Wheatley; Area Fulham:
Jonathan Baker; Area Kensington: Paul Williams; Area Stepney: Adrian Newman;
Area Willesden: Peter Broadbent
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 25 January
LGL: Transforming Communities: Volunteer street cleaners
A suggested text for reflection for the week: And he said to him, ‘Very truly, I tell you,
you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son
of Man.’ Matthew 19:28
Sat 25 Millbrook (Ampthill and Shefford)
Conversion of Paul
Michael Trodden, (Rs) Stella Brooks, Pippa Kilgour
Thanksgiving: For the love given by a few to care for the church and ensure worship
continues most Sundays. Prayers: That others may also take responsibility for the
running of the church in the future.
ACP: Long Island - (ECUSA): Lawrence Provenzano
Sun 26 Milton Bryan (Ampthill and Shefford)
Steve Nuth, (R) John Rennles
Thanksgiving: For the growth we have witnessed in 2014. Prayers: That this growth
would continue.
ACP: Los Angeles - (ECUSA): Jon Bruno; Suff Los Angeles: Mary Glasspool; Suff Los
Angeles: Diane Jardine Bruce
Mon 27 Pulloxhill (Ampthill and Shefford)
Vacancy, (R) Roy Pinnock
Thanksgiving: The spiritual bonds and friendship within our church. Prayers: Guidance
and help in finding a new Incumbent. ACP: Louisiana - (ECUSA): Morris Thompson
Tue 28 Ridgmont (Ampthill and Shefford)
Graham Bradshaw, (R) Brenda Eagles
Thanksgiving: For the small band that keep this church open and alive. Prayers: For a
continued growth in the congregation and of those who support the Church.
ACP: Luapula - (Central Africa): Robert Mumbi
Wed 29 Shefford (Ampthill and Shefford)
Veronica Goodman, (R) Jenny Dann
Thanksgiving: For the communities who use our church in the week.
Prayers: For developing our world consciousness.
ACP: Lucknow - (North India): Maurice Dan
Thu 30 Shillington and Gravenhurst (Ampthill and Shefford)
Richard Winslade
Thanksgiving: For the review of our MAP. Prayers: For an improvement in our financial
situation. ACP: Lui - (Sudan): Stephen Dokolo Ismail
Fri 31 Silsoe (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Lusaka - (Central Africa): David Njovu
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 1 February
LGL: Going Deeper into God: The Diocesan Cursillo Group
A suggested text for reflection for the week: They were all amazed, and they kept on
asking one another, ‘What is this? A new teaching – with authority! He commands even the
unclean spirits, and they obey him.’ Mark 1:27
Sat 01 Archdeacon of Bedford
Paul Hughes
Thanksgiving: For all the Churchwardens in the Archdeaconry. Prayers: For those
parishes that are in Vacancy at the moment that the right person will be appointed.
Also for Mrs Maureen James, PA to the Archdeacon.
ACP: Luwero (Uganda): Evans Kisekka
Sun 02 Archdeacon of Hertford
Trevor Jones
Thanksgiving: For the dedication of laity and clergy working together to reach out to
their communities and grow their churches. Prayers: For parishes preparing for their
APCM’s and the forthcoming Visitations. Also for Mrs Christine Taylor, PA to the
Archdeacon. ACP: Lweru (Tanzania): Jackton Yeremiah Lugumira
Mon 03 Archdeacon of St Albans
Jonathan Smith
Thanksgiving: For Churchwardens, PCC Officers, Ordained and Lay Ministers who
ensure Parishes continue to flourish when in Vacancy. Prayers: For opportunities for
engaging in mission and ministry with the new Bishop of Hertford. Also for Mrs
Denise Crabb, PA to the Archdeacon. ACP: Machakos (Kenya): Joseph Mutungi
Tue 04 Southill (Ampthill and Shefford)
Anne Hindle, Caren Topley, (PTO) Paul Lanham, (R) Robin Welsford
Thanksgiving: Establishment of Tuesday Teas. Prayers: Opportunities for witness.
ACP: Madhya Kerala (South India): Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen
Wed 05 Steppingley (Ampthill and Shefford)
Michael Trodden, (Rs) Stella Brooks, Pippa Kilgour
Thanksgiving: For those good local people who have taken responsibility to to tidy up
the churchyard and make the church a focal point in the village. Prayers: That the
above action may result in an increase in church attendance and commitment in
worship. ACP: Madi & West Nile (Uganda): Joel Obetia
Thu 06 Stondon (Ampthill and Shefford)
Richard Winslade
Thanksgiving: For the review of our MAP. Prayers: For an improvement in our financial
situation. ACP: Madurai-Ramnad (South India): Marialouis Joseph
Fri 07 Tingrith (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Mahajanga (Indian Ocean): Jean Claude Andrianjafimanana
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 8 February
LGL: Making New Disciples: Student faith groups
A suggested text for reflection for the week: And the Word became flesh and lived
among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and
truth. John 1: 14
Sat 08 Westoning (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Maiduguri (Jos, Nigeria): Emmanuel Kana Mani
Sun 09 Woburn (Ampthill and Shefford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Maine (ECUSA): Stephen Lane
Mon 10 Woburn Sands (Ampthill and Shefford)
Chris Beales, Nick Parkinson, (PTO) Ralph Willcox, (R) Ruby Powell
Thanksgiving: Growth of community project Love Woburn Sands and social
enterprise The Print Cellar. Prayers: Monthly informal service at local pub The Station
Tavern.
ACP: Makamba (Burundi): Martin Nyaboho
Tue 11 Chipping Barnet (Barnet)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Makurdi (Abuja, Nigeria): Nathan Nyitar Inyom
Wed 12 East Barnet (LEP) (Barnet)
James Mustard, Sam Korn, (PTO) Jenny King, (R) Dave Griffin
Thanksgiving: For our creation, preservation and all the blessings of this life.
Prayers: For our 1000+ Building and development project.
ACP: Malaita (Melanesia): Samuel Sahu; Asst Bishop: Alfred Hou
Thu 13 Elstree and Borehamwood (Barnet)
Tim Warr, Richard Leslie, Karen Gardiner, Christine Hina
Thanksgiving: For the establishment, led by the churches of the Borehamwood
Foodbank. Prayers: For unity of purpose in our 4 districts in a time of change.
ACP: Malakal (Sudan): Hilary Garang Deng; Malakal Bentiu Area (Sudan): John Gattek
Fri 14 Little Heath, Christ Church (Barnet)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Manchester: David Walker; Suff – Bolton: Christopher Edmondson;
Suff – Middleton: Mark Davies
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 15 February
LGL: Transforming Communities: Those who receive Holy Communion at home
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Then a cloud overshadowed them, and
from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him! Mark 9:7
Sat 15 Lyonsdown, Holy Trinity (Barnet)
Charles Dobbie
Thanksgiving: For high attendance and great studies at Vineyard, our mid-week Bible
study. Prayers: For an effective Gospel outreach through our Infants Holiday Club in
16-20 February 2015. ACP: Mandalay (Myanmar): Nyi Nyi Naing
Sun 16 New Barnet, St James (Barnet)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Manicaland (Central Africa): Julius Tawona Makoni
Mon 17 St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Potters Bar (Barnet)
Peter Bevan, (R) Richard Osborn
Thanksgiving: For the Study/Fellowship Group: its serious and light-hearted aspects!
Prayers: Preparations for St Mary's Centenary in 2015 and an excellent programme in
prospect.
ACP: Mara (Tanzania): Hilkiah Omindo Deya
Tue 18 Potters Bar, King Charles the Martyr (Barnet) Ash Wednesday
Michael Burns, (R) Trevor Alexander
Thanksgiving: Penny and David Thomson training for Ministry; for monthly Messy
Church. Prayers: For Stage 1 of the Church refurbishment; for nurturing of new
Christians.
ACP: Marathwada (North India): Madhukar Kasab
Wed 19 Ridge (Barnet)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: For the support received from clergy around the diocese during our
Vacancy. Prayers: For a successful appointment.
ACP: Maridi (Sudan): Justin Badi Arama
Thu 20 South Mymms (Barnet)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: For the support received from clergy around the diocese during our
Vacancy. Prayers: For a successful appointment.
ACP: Maryland (ECUSA): Eugene Sutton, Heather Cook
Fri 21 Totteridge (Barnet)
Tim Seago, (Rs) Marion Archibald, Margaret Peart
Thanksgiving: For our parish administrator, Sarah Newlyn; our new database and
website. Prayers: For progress with our hall refurbishment and parking scheme, our
Vision for the Future and our MAP.
ACP: Masasi (Tanzania): Patrick Mwachiko
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 22 February
LGL: Going Deeper into God: Parish Prayer Groups
A suggested text for reflection for the week: In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of
Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Mark 1: 9
Sat 22 Bedford, All Saints (Bedford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Maseno North (Kenya): Simon Oketch; Maseno South: Francis Abiero
Sun 23 Bedford, Christ Church (Bedford)
Richard Hibbert, (PTO) Edward Tufnell, (Rs) Michael Bishop, Margaret Tufnell
Thanksgiving: For God’s provision of resources and expertise with our Hall
Redevelopment Project. Prayers: For the church’s ministry to continue to draw
people to Christ and for God’s continued overruling of the Hall Redevelopment
Project. ACP: Maseno West: Joseph Wasonga
Mon 24 Bedford, St Andrew (Bedford)
James Reveley, Atalie Gaines, (PTO) Adèle Rowlands, (R) Diana Stretton
Thanksgiving: For our ecumenical collaboration as we travel through Lent together.
Prayers: That we will be eager to become the people God wants us to be.
ACP: Masindi-Kitara (Uganda): George Kasangaki
Tue 25 Bedford, St John and St Leonard (Bedford)
Noel Cooper, (ALM) Jill Thomas, (R) David Lambert
Thanksgiving: For continuing and increasing work in Faraday Square, a deprived area
of the Parish. We also give thanks for the work of the Youth & Community Worker.
Prayers: For Noel and the two church centres, as he takes Extended Study Leave.
ACP: Massachusetts (ECUSA): Alan McIntosh Gates; Suff: Gayle Harris; Western
Massachusetts: Douglas Fisher
Wed 26 Bedford, St Mark (LEP) (Bedford)
Charlie Royden, Sam Cappleman, Jane Mills, (R) Wendy Waters
Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving and Prayers for all involved in the St Albans woodland
burial ground which has seen considerable growth over the last 6 month. Prayers:
ACP: Masvingo (Central Africa): Godfrey Tawonezwi; Matabeleland (Central Africa):
Cleophas Lunga
Thu 27 Bedford, St Martin (Bedford)
In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: For fresh opportunities of welcome following the completion of the
refreshment area, new lighting and heating. Prayers: For the faithful clergy and lay
people maintaining the life of the parish in the Vacancy.
ACP: Matlosane (formerly Klerksdorp) (Southern Africa): Stephen Diseko
Fri 28 Bedford, St Michael and All Angels (Bedford)
(PTO) Peter Littleford
Thanksgiving: Give thanks for the continuing success of the Tuesday after school club
and the Thursday youth group. Prayers: For the outreach work of St. Michael and All
Angels particularly for all our volunteers.
ACP: Mbaise (Nigeria): Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 1 March
LGL: Making New Disciples: Those who lead Emmaus and Alpha Courses
A suggested text for reflection for the week: ‘If any want to become my followers, let
them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’ Mark 8: 34b
Sat 01 Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan Office
Thanksgiving: For fellowship and mutual support. Prayers: That all we do will help
further mission and ministry in the diocese.
ACP: Mbale (Uganda): Patrick Gidudu
Sun 02 Diocesan Board of Finance
David Nye (Chairman) and the members of the Board of Finance
Thanksgiving: For the time and talents that the members so willingly bring to the
Board and its Committees. Prayers: For a proper use of the resources of which the
Board are stewards. ACP: Mbamili (Niger, Nigeria): Henry Okeke
Mon 03 Bedford, St Paul (Bedford)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Mbeere (Kenya): Moses Nthuka
Tue 04 Bedford, St Peter de Merton with St Cuthbert (Bedford)
Mike Fudger, (R) Paul Fricker
Thanksgiving: For the joined-up working with those around us. Prayers: For the new
story we are beginning to write.
ACP: Mbhashe (Southern Africa): Elliot Williams
Wed 05 Biddenham (Bedford)
Stephen Huckle, (CA) David and Suzette Maguire, (Rs) Christopher Dawe,
Paul Fricker
Thanksgiving: For the work with children and young people and for the leaders.
Prayers: For the new Headteacher of St James' School.
ACP: Meath & Kildare (Dublin, Ireland): Patricia Storey
Thu 06 Cardington (Bedford)
Jeremy Crocker, Stephen Smith, (PTOs) Nigel Morrell, Peter Littleford,
Roger Chapman, (ALM) Cpt. David Wells, (Rs) Jane Finley, John Hinson
Thanksgiving: Give thanks for the sense of goodwill which already exists. Prayers: For
our wish to make the church and its activities even more of a focus for the
communities within the parish.
ACP: Medak (South India): Vacant
Fri 07 Cranfield (Bedford)
Hugh Symes-Thompson, (R) Trevor Dimmock
Thanksgiving: Our two Church Schools have both done well in Ofsted inspections and
provide an excellent Christian learning environment. Prayers: For new ways to
connect with people outside church services.
ACP: Philip Freier, Archbishop of Melbourne & Primate elect of Australia; Melbourne
Eastern Region: Barbara Darling; Melbourne Northern & Western Region: Philip
Huggins; Melbourne Southern Region: Paul White
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 8 March
LGL: Transforming Communities: Those who support the homeless
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple,
and in three days I will raise it up.’ John 2:19
Sat 08 Elstow (Bedford)
Jeremy Crocker, (R) John Hinson
Thanksgiving: Our first Messy Church went very well. Prayers: That God will help us
with our constant financial struggles.
ACP: Meru (Kenya): Charles Mwendwa
Sun 09 Goldington (Bedford)
Richard Howlett, Jackie Buck, Ben Lewis, (PTO) Don Preston, (Rs) Sheila Berry,
Michael Furlong
Thanksgiving: For the successful launch of our Living God's Love courses over the
past few months. Prayers: For a new Churchwarden, and more volunteers to sustain
church life.
ACP: Mexico: Carlos Touche-Porter; Western Mexico: Lino Rodriguez-Amaro
Mon 10 Houghton Conquest (Bedford)
Stephen Toze, (PTO) Roger White, (R) Robert Heley
Thanksgiving: For all support given during Stephen's illness. Prayers: Unfortunately the
Sunday closed due to lack of support. Prayers for restarting the Sunday School.
ACP: Eastern Michigan (ECUSA): Todd Ousley; Michigan: Wendell Gibbs
Tue 11 Hulcote with Salford (Bedford)
Hugh Symes-Thompson, (R) Trevor Dimmock
Thanksgiving: For faithful support from long serving members of congregation and
PCC. Prayers: For stewardship and financial wisdom in a small community.
ACP: Minna (Lokoja, Nigeria): Daniel Abu Yisa
Wed 12 Kempston (Bedford)
Stephen Huckle, (CA) David and Suzette Maguire, (Rs) Christopher Dawe,
Paul Fricker
Thanksgiving: For the many pastoral contacts through the occasional offices.
Prayers: For the beginnings of Pioneer Ministry in Great Denham and West
Kempston. ACP: Minnesota (ECUSA): Brian Prior
Thu 13 Kempston, The Church of the Transfiguration (Bedford)
Lydia Humphreys
Thanksgiving: Growth in our family service. Prayers: Pray for the Wardens and Deputy
Wardens, Worship Team and Pastoral Assistants who are involved in the ministry
and mission of our church. ACP: Missionary District of Oeste-Brasil (Brazil): Vacant
Fri 14 Lidlington (LEP) (Bedford)
Thanksgiving: For all the amazing answered prayer. Prayers: For the Leadership Team:
Linda Bulled, Tim Mason, Jonathan Peall, also for the young people who are the
Church of the future. ACP: Milwaukee (ECUSA): Steven Miller; Mississippi: Duncan
Gray; Mississippi: Brian Seage
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 15 March
LGL: Going Deeper into God: All who lead Bible Study Groups
A suggested text for reflection for the week: The child’s father and mother were
amazed at what was being said about Jesus. Luke 2:33
Sat 15 Marston Morteyne (Bedford)
Mothering Sunday
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Missouri (ECUSA): Wayne Smith
Sun 16 Renhold (Bedford)
Sarah Burrow
Thanksgiving: A small but committed PCC team. Prayers: For discernment over what
is realistic in our mission and ministry.
ACP: Mityana (Uganda): Stephen Kaziimba
Mon 17 Wilshamstead (Bedford)
Stephen Toze, (PTO) Roger White, (R) Robert Heley
Thanksgiving: For all support given during Stephen's illness. Prayers: For all our work
with young people.
ACP: Mombasa (Kenya): Julius Katio Kalu; Asst – Mombasa: Lawrence Dena
Tue 18 Wootton (Bedford)
Peter Ackroyd
Thanksgiving: For the many opportunities we have to serve and reach young families
through church, toddlers group, messy church, schools, & young people’s groups.
Prayers: For the renewal of our MAP and outreach to new housing developments.
ACP: Monmouth (Wales): Richard Pain
Wed 19 Bourne End (Berkhamsted)
David Abbott, (PTOs) Richard Clarkson, John Kirkby, (L) Jane Markby,
(Rs) Pam Davis, Stephen Fletcher
Thanksgiving: For the faithfulness of God's people in Bourne End.
Prayers: For the continued development of 'secondsunday@six'.
ACP: Montana (ECUSA): Franklin Brookhart
Thu 20 Great Berkhamsted (Berkhamsted)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Montreal (Canada, Canada): Barry Bryan Clarke; Moosonee (Ontario, Canada):
Thomas Corston
Fri 21 Great Gaddesden (Berkhamsted)
John Russell, (R) Gill Moore
Thanksgiving: For the growth in church congregational numbers and our growing links
with the community. Prayers: Great Gaddesden School VA and Gaddesden Row
School and the residents of Sybden House ( home for physically and mentally
handicapped men). ACP: Moray, Ross & Caithness (Scotland): Mark Strange
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 22 March
LGL: Making New Disciples: Courage to live the one’s faith as a witness to others
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Whoever serves me must follow me, and
where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honour.
John 12:26
Sat 22 Little Gaddesden (Berkhamsted)
Passion Sunday
John Russell, (R) Anthony Archer
Thanksgiving: For our work with seeker Christians, and the VA School. Prayers: For
our Team as we seek to strengthen links between our five parishes following the
appointment of Tim Pilkington. ACP: Morogoro (Tanzania): Godfrey Sehaba
Sun 23 Nettleden (Berkhamsted)
John Russell, (R) John Malcolm
Thanksgiving: For the work of our dedicated churchwardens who ensure the
maintenance of the Christian presence in a tiny community. Prayers: For the work of
the Friends of the Church, which reaches out to those who do not otherwise attend.
ACP: Mount Kenya Central: Isaac Nganga; Suff: Allen Waithaka; Mount Kenya West:
Joseph Kagunda
Mon 24 Northchurch (Berkhamsted)
Jonathan Gordon, Michael Eggleton, (Rs) Doreen Knapp, Peggy Sear, David White,
Edgar Willie
Thanksgiving: Close contact with local church schools. Prayers: Those who are lonely.
ACP: Mount Kenya South: Timothy Ranji; Suff: Charles Muturi
Tue 25 Potten End, Holy Trinity (Berkhamsted)
Penny Nash
Thanksgiving: The success of Messy Church which has become well established in the
village school with many families in regular attendance. Prayers: Our new Team
Rector Fr Tim Pilkington and his vision for the Berkhamsted Team Ministry.
ACP: Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania): Stanley Elilekia Hotay
Wed 26 Sunnyside, St Michael and All Angels (Berkhamsted)
David Abbott, (PTOs) Richard Clarkson, John Kirkby, (L) Jane Markby, (Rs) Pam
Davis, Stephen Fletcher, Andrew Wilcock
Thanksgiving: For the growth in attendance following a review of worship style.
Prayers: For other paid members of staff, Tom Hodkinson (Youth) & Sharon Fowler
(Children and Families).
ACP: Mpumalanga (Southern Africa): Daniel Kgomosotho
Thu 27 Tring Team Parish (Berkhamsted)
Please pray for the members of the Church and the community they serve.
ACP: Mthatha (formerly St John's) (Southern Africa): Sitembele Mzamane
Fri 28 Wigginton (Berkhamsted)
Jonathan Gordon, Michael Eggleton, (Rs) Doreen Knapp, Peggy Sear, David White,
Edgar Willie
Thanksgiving: Close contact with local church schools. Prayers: Those who are lonely.
ACP: Muhabura (Uganda): Cranmer Mugisha; Mukono (Uganda): William Ssebaggala
Prayers for the week beginning Sunday 29 March
LGL: Transforming Communities: All who offer support to those who are housebound
A suggested text for reflection for the week: Again the high priest asked him, ‘Are you
the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?’ Jesus said,‘I am; and “you will see the Son of
Man seated at the right hand of the Power,” and “coming with the clouds of heaven.”’
Mark 14:61,62
Sat 29 Biggleswade (Biggleswade)
Palm Sunday
Guy Scott, Rachel Pennant, (R) Colin Dixon
Thanksgiving: We give thanks for a successful start to our new baptism preparation
course. Prayers: Please pray for our youth group 'The Room' as they prepare to
travel to Africa to work with the charity 'Hands at Work' during July.
ACP: Jerusalem: Suheil Dawani
Sun 30 Blunham (Biggleswade)
Margaret Marshall, (PTO) John Parsons, (R) Brenda Jennings
Thanksgiving: For the deepening relationship with John Donne Lower School.
Prayers: For further progress in our reordering scheme.
ACP: Multan (Pakistan): Leu Paul
Mon 31 Caldecote, All Saints (Biggleswade)
Frank Coleman, Janet Humphries, (Rs) Bernie Parsons, Emma–Dawn Farr
Thanksgiving: Our very good and continuing relationship with our Lower School.
Prayers: Our monthly Study Group/Lent Study group and for all that we are
discovering together.
ACP: Mumbai (Form. Bombay) (North India): Prakash Patole