ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA

Diocese of Willochra

Prayer Diary

Summer 2016

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); The Dean of the Cathedral Church of Sts Peter and Paul, The Very Rev’d Dr Mary Lewis (Owen) and the Cathedral Chapter

Diocese of The Murray: The Bishop John Ford (Bridget)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Anglican Church of Australia; Primate, Archbishop Philip Freier (Joy); General Secretary, Anne Hywood; General Synod and Standing Committee

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Bishop David Nyi Nyi Naing (Mary)

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Bush Church Aid Society: The Rev’d Steve DavisWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Karamoja (Uganda): Bishop Joseph Abura

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Campbelltown: Mara Di Francesco (Ian)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kolhapur (North India): Bishop Bathuel Tiwade

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Port Adelaide: Gwilym Henry-Edwards (Sue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Litoral Ecuador (XI, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Alfredo Morante

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); Assistant Bishop Chris McLeod (Susan); Chancellor of the Diocese of Willochra, Nicholas Iles (Jenny); Archdeacon, the Ven Michael Hillier (June); Archdeacon of Flinders, the Ven David McDougall (Andrea); Archdeacon of Eyre, the Ven Peter Linn (Rose)

Diocese of The Murray: The Diocesan Council

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Adelaide: Bishop Vacant; Administrator Bishop Tim Harris (Fiona)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Christ Cathedral Parish (Mandalay City): the Rev’d Philip Win Myint Shwe and Assistant: the Rev’d Saw Hilary Min Min

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Church Missionary Society: David WilliamsWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Karimnagar (South India): Bishop Reuben Mark

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Colonel Light Gardens and Edwardstown: locum tenens Tony Tamblyn (Julie) and Margaret Annells (Geoff)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kondoa (Tanzania): Bishop Given Gaula

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Prospect: Paul MitchellWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Liverpool (York, England): Bishop Paul Bayes and Bishop Richard Finn Blackburn (Warrington)

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); Staff at Diocesan Office; the Registrar, Gavin Tyndale (Lily); Diocesan Treasurer, Canon Michael Ford (Anne); Finance and Investment Manager, Susanna Drury; Clerical Assistant, Debbie Smart and Administration; Melita Shaw

Diocese of The Murray: The Chancellor: Dr Robert Tong

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Armidale: Bishop Richard (Rick) Lewers (Janene)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Mary Parish (Mandalay City): the Rev’d Joseph Yin Oo

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Election SynodWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Karnataka Central (South India): Bishop Prasana Kumar Samuel

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Coromandel Valley: Nic Denny-Dimitriou (Julia)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kongor (Upper Nile, Sudan): Bishop Gabriel Thuch Agoth

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Salisbury and Parafield Gardens: Stephen Bloor (Adele)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Llandaff (Wales): Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Llandaff; Archbishop Dr Barry Morgan and Assistant Bishop David Wilbourne

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry Development Officer, the Rev’d Gael Johannsen (George); the Ministry Development Program; Ministry Teams throughout the Diocese; the Certificate in Ministry program and its participants; all Licensed Lay Ministers

Diocese of The Murray: Kingston – Robe: Fr David Patterson

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Ballarat: Bishop Garry Weatherill

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Cecelia, All Saints Parish (Sagain Township): the Rev’d John Aung Thein and Assistant: the Rev’d Latt Kho Gin

December

Diocese of Willochra: The Province of South Australia; The Diocese of Adelaide, The Diocese of The Murray and The Diocese of WillochraDiocese of Adelaide: Assistant Bishops: Tim Harris (Fiona), Chris McLeod (Sue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Karnataka North (South India): Bishop Ravikumar J. Niranjan

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Croydon “Experimental Community of St Barnabas’ Church”: Tim Harris (Fiona) and Ben Woodd (Corinne)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kontagora (Lokoja, Nigeria): Bishop Jonah Ibrahim

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Seacliff: Kym Smith (Elaine)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lokoja (Lokoja, Nigeria): Archbishop Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Burra; the Ven Michael Hillier (June); the people of Burra; the Ministry of Spirituality

Diocese of The Murray: Mannum – Mount Pleasant: Vacant

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Bathurst: Bishop Ian Palmer (Liz)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: All Saints Parish (Shwebo Township): the Rev’d John Tin Min and Assistant: the Rev’d Bran Mai

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Diocesan Registrar: Keith Stephens (Sarah)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Karnataka South - (South India): Bishop Mohan Manoraj

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Elizabeth: Lyn McRostie, Jo Smith (David)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kootenay (British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada): Archbishop John Elswood Privett

February

Diocese of Willochra: Vocation to Lay Ministry: We give thanks for all who use their gifts to build up the Body of Christ, praying especially for Licenced Lay Ministers and those exploring a vocation to serve in Licenced Lay MinistryDiocese of Adelaide: Semaphore: Ken Bechaz (Elayne)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lomega (Loryko, Sudan): Bishop Paul Yugusuk

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Ceduna; Ministry in the Gawler Ranges the Rev’d Joan Reed (John); and the people of Penong, Ceduna and Smoky Bay

Diocese of The Murray: Millicent and Penola: Fr John Thompson (Sigrid)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Bendigo: Bishop Andrew Curnow (Jan)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: All Saints Parish (Pyin Oo Lwin Township): the Rev’d Philip Latt Kho Satt and Assistant: the Rev’d James Yar Zar

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Church Office StaffWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kasai (Congo): Bishop Marcel Kapinga and Bishop Muno Kasima (Katanga)

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Elizabeth Downs: Piers Davey (Helen)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star, mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the splendour of your gracious Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Somerton Park: Barbara Paull-Hunt (Andrew)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of London (Canterbury, England): Bishop and Rt Hon Richard John Carew Chartres; Bishop Robert Wickham (Edmonton); Bishop Jonathan Mark Richard Baker (Fulham); Bishop Ric Thorpe (Islington); Bishop Graham Tomlin (Kensington); Bishop Adrian Newman (Stepney); Bishop Peter Allan Broadbent (Willesden)

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Coober Pedy; the Rev’d Geoff Piggott (Tracey)

Diocese of The Murray: Mount Barker: Fr Thomas Karamakuzhiyil

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Brisbane: Archbishop Phillip Aspinall (Christa) and the Regional Bishops: Jonathan Holland, Geoff Smith, Alison Taylor and Cameron Venables

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Luke Parish (Indaw Township): the Rev’d Zaw Aon and Assistant: the Rev’d John Say Kho Houng and the Rev’d Mar Guan

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Retired Clergy and clergy widows/widowersWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Katakwa (Kenya): Bishop Zakayo Epusi

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Fullarton: Tracey GraceyWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kubwa (Abuja, Nigeria): Bishop Duke Akamisoko

February

Diocese of Adelaide: St Francis’, Trinity College, Gawler: Craig Loveday (Katrina)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Long Island (II, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Lawrence Provenzano; Diocese of Los Angeles (VIII, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Jon Bruno; Suffragan Bishop Mary Glasspool and Suffragan Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); The Community of Ss Barnabas and Cecilia in its Ministry of Encouragement; the Rev’d Sister Sandra at the Community House, Gladstone; Dispersed Community Members, the Rev’d Brother John, Brother Martyn, the Rev’d Sister Sal, Sisters Sue, Riccarda, Jeanne, Bev, Pauline, Cheryl, Katherine; and Friends of the Community; also the Rev’d Canon Simon Bailey (Jane), Chaplain

Diocese of The Murray: Mount Gambier: Bishop David McCall (Marion)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Bunbury: Bishop Allan Ewing (Tricia)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Paul Parish (Kathar Township): the Rev’d James Naw San

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Archdeaconry of The City of Adelaide and The Port: Gwilym Henry-Edwards (Sue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Katsina (Kaduna, Nigeria): Bishop Jonathan Bamaiyi and Diocese of Kebbi (Kadunda, Nigeria): Archbishop Edmund Akanya

January

Diocese of Willochra: Baptism of Jesus: For the newly baptised, families preparing for baptism and all who have embraced the ministry of the baptisedDiocese of Adelaide: Gawler: Simon Bailey (Jane)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kuching (South East Asia): Bishop Bolly Lapok and Assistant Bishop Solomon Cheong Sung Voon

February

Diocese of Adelaide: St Mary’s: William Deng (Achol)

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Louisiana (IV, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Morris Thompson and Diocese of Western Louisiana (VII, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Jacob W Owensby

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Eastern Eyre Peninsula; Honorary Priest, the Rev’d Ruth Buxton; and the people of Cleve, Cowell and Kimba

Diocese of The Murray: The Murray Mallee: Fr Adrian Stephens (Jeannie)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn: Bishop Stuart Robinson (Jane); Assistant Bishops: Trevor Edwards, Stephen Pickard and Matt Brain

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St John Parish (Lashow Township): the Rev’d Daniel Say Htan

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Archdeaconry of Sturt: Andrew Mintern (Jo)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Keewatin (Rupert's Land, Canada): Archbishop David Norman Ashdown

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Glenelg: Andrew Mintern (Jo), Julia Denny-Dimitriou (Nic) and Brett WilliamsWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kumi (Uganda): Bishop Thomas Irigei

February

Diocese of Adelaide: St Peters: Andy Wurm (Dee)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Luapula (Central Africa): Bishop Robert Mumbi

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Eyre; Priest in the Ministry District, the Rev’d Barry Luke (Avril); Honorary Priest, the Rev’d Ruth Buxton; the Rev’d Brian Bascombe and the people of Colton, Cummins, Elliston, Minnipa, Sheringa, Tumby Bay and Wudinna

Diocese of The Murray: Murraylands: Fr David Price (Lesley)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Ministry to the Defence Force: Bishop Ian Lambert (Jill), Chaplains and Members of the Defence Force

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Peter Parish (Namatu Township): the Rev’d Samson Hla

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Archdeaconry of The Para: Lyn McRostieWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kentucky (IV, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Terry White

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Glen Osmond: VacantWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kushtia (Bangladesh): Bishop Samuel Sunil Mankhin

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Stirling: Peter Balabanski (Vicki), Jeff Oake (Karel), Caroline Pearce (Bill) and Deirdre Ragless Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lucknow (North India): Bishop Peter Baldev

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of The Copper Coast; Parish Priest, the Ven David McDougall (Andrea); Local Priest, the Rev’d Trevor Briggs (Anne); the people of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo

Diocese of The Murray: Naracoorte: Fr Wayne Corker

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Gippsland: Bishop Kay Goldsworthy (Benjamin)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Luke Parish (Lin Khey Township): the Rev’d John Bran Dei

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Archdeaconry of Torrens: David Bassett (Susan)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kericho - (Kenya): Bishop Vacant

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Golden Grove: Mark Hawkes (Fiona)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kutigi (Lokoja, Nigeria): Bishop Jeremiah Kolo

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Tea Tree Gully: Richard Maude (Danielle)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lui (Central, Sudan): Bishop Stephen Dokolo Ismail

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Leigh Creek; the people of Blinman and Leigh Creek; the Rev’d Arthur Tanner (Jane) and the people of Hawker

Diocese of The Murray: Onkaparinga Valley: Fr Robert McEwin (Phyllis)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Grafton: Bishop Sarah Macneil (Ian)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Paul Parish (PinLon Township): the Rev’d David Tunn Lun

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of Adelaide: Keith Brice (Caroline)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Khartoum - (Northern, Sudan): Archbishop Ezekiel Kumir Kondo

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Goodwood: Scott MoncriefWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kwara (Kwara, Nigeria): Bishop Olusegun Adeyemi

February

Diocese of Adelaide: The Barossa: Steven de Kleer SSM, deacon assistant Linda Brooker (Peter)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lusaka (Central Africa): Bishop David Njovu

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Central Yorke Peninsula; Priest-in-Charge, the Rev’d Dr Jane Lee-Barker, and the people of Ardrossan, Maitland, Port Victoria and Point Pearce

Diocese of The Murray: Port Elliot – Goolwa: Archdeacon Richard Litjens (Judy); Fr Michael Varnish (Kath)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Ministry with Aboriginal Peoples

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St George Parish (Town Gyi City): the Rev’d Joseph

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of Eastern Suburbs: Andy Wurm (Dee)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kibondo (Tanzania): Bishop awaiting details

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Hawthorn: Warren Huffa (Thea) and Bonnie-Fay Henry-Edwards (Rhodri)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kwoi (Abuja, Nigeria): Bishop Paul Zamani

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Toorak Gardens: Grant Bullen (Kathryn) and Lesley McLeanWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Luwero (Uganda): Bishop Eridard Kironde Nsubuga

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Lower Yorke Peninsula; Locum Tenens, the Rev’d Henry Ivey (Jenny); Local Priest, the Rev’d Anne Ford (Michael); and the people of Minlaton, Mt Rat, Stansbury, Curramulka and Port Vincent

Diocese of The Murray: The Riverland: Fr Paul Devenport (Helen)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Ministry with the Torres Strait Island People of Australia

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Christ Church Parish (Mai Shoe Township): Vacant

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of Gawler: Mark Hawkes (Fiona)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kibungo (Rwanda): Bishop Emmanuel Ntazinda

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Henley and Grange: John Miller (Belinda)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lafia (Abuja, Nigeria): Bishop Miller Maza

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Unley: Mee Ping Lau (Persis)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lweru (Tanzania): Bishop Jackton Yeremiah Lugumira

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Lower Yorke Peninsula; Locum Tenens, the Rev’d Henry Ivey (Jenny); and the people of Edithburgh, Yorketown, Corny Point and Warooka

Diocese of The Murray: Vicar General and Archdeacon of The Murray: Fr Peter Carlson

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Melbourne: Archbishop Philip Freier (Joy); Regional Bishops: Phillip Huggins, Paul White and Genieve Blackwell

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Catherine Parish (Kalaw Township): the Rev’d John Thet Lwin

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of the South Eastern Suburbs: Peter Balabanski (Vicki)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kigali (Rwanda): Bishop Louis Muvunyi

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Ingle Farm and Para Hills: vacantWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kyoto (Japan): Bishop Stephen Takashi Kochi and Diocese of Kyushu (Japan): Bishop Luke Ken-ichi Muto

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Unley Chinese-speaking congregation: Samuel Chan, deacan Coria ChanWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Machakos (Kenya): Bishop Joseph Mutungi

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Mission to Seafarers, The Australia Council. Mission to Seafarers: Port Pirie: Lay Chaplain Ian Pole (Lynette); Port Lincoln: the Ven Peter Linn (Rose); Wallaroo: the Ven David McDougall (Andrea); Pt Giles: Lay Chaplain, June Harrison (Geoff), Thevenard: Lay Chaplain, Daine Burden (Pam)

Diocese of The Murray: The Southern Suburbs: The Very Rev’d Dirk van Dissel (Mary); Fr Paul Monash (Mission Priest); Fr Roger Hilton (Robyn) and Fr Andrew Forder (Debra)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Newcastle: Bishop Greg Thompson (Kerry) and Assistant Bishop Dr Peter Stuart

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: All Saints Parish (Tumu Township): the Rev’d Paul Lun Kho Htan

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of the South-Western Suburbs: Sonya Paterson (Rob)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kigeme - (Rwanda): Bishop Augustin Mvunabandi

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Kangaroo Island: Brad Henley (Joh)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lafia (Abuja, Nigeria): Bishop Miller Maza and Diocese of Lagos (Lagos, Nigeria): Bishop Ephraim Ademowo

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Walkerville: Peter Chilver (Mary), Helen Gibson-White and Rachel Chapman

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Madhya Kerala (South India): Bishop Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Port Augusta and Quorn: Priest-in-Charge, the Rev’d Sandra Bryson; and the people of Port Augusta and Quorn

Diocese of The Murray: Southern Vales and Seaford: vacant

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of North Queensland: Bishop Bill Ray (Robin)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Emmanuel Parish (Khon Town Village): the Rev’d Timothy Ngun Kho Lunn and Assistant: the Rev’d Stephen Pong Gin

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Area Deanery of the Western Suburbs: Ken Bechaz (Elayne)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kigezi (Uganda): Bishop George Bagamuhunda

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Kapunda: vacantWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lagos Mainland (Lagos, Nigeria): Bishop Adebayo Akinde

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Warradale: Peter Brown (Marilyn)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Madurai-Ramnad (South India): Bishop Marialouis Joseph

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Port Lincoln; Parish Priest, the Ven Peter Linn (Rose); Local Priests, the Rev’d Ruth Buxton; the Rev’d Brian Bascombe and the people of Coulta, Lake Wangary, Poonindie and Port Lincoln

Diocese of The Murray: Strathalbyn: vacant

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of North West Australia: Bishop Gary Nelson (Christine)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Mary Parish (Tanan Village): the Rev’d Timothy Ngun Kho Lun

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Cathedral Church of St Peter: Frank Nelson (Christine), Jenny Wilson (Nicholas) and Lynn Arnold (Elaine)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kilmore; Elphin and Ardagh (Armagh, Ireland): Bishop Ferran Glenfield

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Kensington: David Bassett (Susan), Sam Bleby (Hannah), David Wright (Jacqui) and Simon Jackson (Adele)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lagos West (Lagos, Nigeria): Bishop James Odedeji

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Woodville: Chris McLeod (Sue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese Madi and West Nile (Uganda): Bishop Joel Obetia

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Flinders Plain; The Very Rev’d Dr Mary Lewis (Owen); and the people of Port Broughton, Crystal Brook and Port Pirie

Diocese of The Murray: Tatiara: Fr Brenton Dick (Lyn)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Perth: Archbishop Roger Herft (Cheryl); Assistant Bishops Jeremy James and Kate Wilmot

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Christ Church Parish (Homelin Township): the Rev’d Peter Say Houng Mann and Assistant: the Rev’d Salomon Ham Kho Lun

December

Diocese of Adelaide: The Cathedral ChapterWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman (Southern Africa): Bishop Oswald Swartz

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Kensington Gardens: vacant, Dawn ColseyWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lahore (Pakistan): Bishop Irfan Jamil and Diocese of Peshawar (Pakistan): Bishop Humphrey Peters

February

Diocese of Willochra: Vocation to Ordained Ministry: We give you thanks for our Bishops and all priests and deacons who serve in our Diocese, praying especially for ordinands and those currently exploring a vocation to the ordained ministryDiocese of Adelaide: Dinka Sudanese (Episcopal): David Amol (Monica)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Mahajanga (Indian Ocean): Bishop Jean Claude Andrianjafimanana

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Roxby Downs; the Rev’d Joel Hill (Hannah) and the people of Roxby Downs, Andamooka and Woomera

Diocese of The Murray: Victor Harbor: Fr Ian Young (Jan)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of the Riverina: Bishop Rob Gillion (Janine)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Emmanuel Parish (Modofie Village): the Rev’d David Lum Kho Gum and Assistant: the Rev’d Kyaw Than

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Holy Trinity, Adelaide: Paul Harrington (Sue), Christopher Jolliffe (Narelle), Bernie Leo (Jennie), Geoffrey Lin (Wendy), Ken Noakes (Naomi), David Smith (Annie), John Warner (Geetha), Cameron Munro (Karen), Michael Sams (Jen), Carline Litchfield, Matthew Lehmann (Grace) and Simon Marshman (Peta)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kindu (Congo): Bishop Zacharie Masimango Katanda

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Kidman Park and Mile End: Zinkoo Han (Monica)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lainya (Loryko, Sudan): Bishop Eliaba Lako Obed

February

Diocese of Adelaide: The Lakes Province of Sudan (Episcopal): John Magak (Mary)

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Maiduguri (Jos, Nigeria): Bishop Emmanuel Kana Mani and Diocese of Makurdi (Abuja, Nigeria): Bishop Nathan Nyitar Inyom

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Southern Flinders; District Priest, the Rev’d Canon John Fowler; Local Priest, the Rev’d Heather Sizer (Ron); and the people of Melrose, Orroroo, Peterborough, Terowie, Wilmington and Wirrabara

Diocese of The Murray: Yankalila and Delamere: Fr Max Bowers (Roslyn)

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Rockhampton: Bishop David Robinson (Jan)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Christ Christ Parish (Lik Khw Village): the Rev’d James C Htan Ngo

December

Diocese of Adelaide: St John’s, Adelaide: vacantWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kinkiizi (Uganda): Bishop Dan Zoreka

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Largs Bay: Timothy Harris (Fiona) and Simon Hill (Tania)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lake Malawi (Central Africa): Bishop Francis Kaulanda

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Ingle Farm Sudanese (Episcopal): John Majok (Adut Kuir)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Maine (I, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Stephen Lane

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Southern Flinders District Priest, the Rev’d Canon John Fowler; Local Priest; the Rev’d Wendy Cooper (Tim); Local Priest: the Rev’d Sr Sandra Sears, the North East Mission, the people of Georgetown, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura and Spalding

Diocese of The Murray: Increase in vocations to ordained and licensed ministry

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Sydney: Archbishop Glenn Davies (Dianne); Regional Bishops: Ivan Lee, Peter Hayward, Chris Edwards, Peter Lin and Michael Stead

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Michael Parish (New Lik Khw Village): the Rev’d Simon Kaung Shi

December

Diocese of Adelaide: St Luke’s, Adelaide: George Kirreh (Faten) Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kinshasa (Congo): Archbishop of the Congo and Bishop of Kinshasa: Archbishop Kahwa Henri Isingoma; Suffragan Bishop Achille Mutshindu (Kinshasa) and Bishop Lambert Botolome (Kisangani)

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Lockleys: Sue Burgess (Greg)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lake Rukwa (Tanzania): Bishop Mathayo Kasagara

February

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Diocese of Adelaide: Anglican Malayalam Congregation, Alberton: Samson Asirvatham (Gethzi)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Archbishop of Burundi and Bishop of Makamba: Archbishop Martin Nyaboho

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Streaky Bay and the people of Haslam/Chilpanunda, Mt Cooper, Poochera, Streaky Bay and Wirrulla

Diocese of The Murray: For the continuing formation, education and training for ordained ministry: Daniel Irvine, Bruce Hicks, Ian Jansse, Des Ackland

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Tasmania: Bishop Dr Richard Condie; Missioner Bishops Dr Chris Jones and Ross Nicholson

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St Peter Parish: the Rev’d S Khin Min and Assistant: the Rev’d John Pakuk

December

Diocese of Adelaide: St Mary Magdalene’s, Adelaide: Stephen ClarkWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kirinyaga - (Kenya): Bishop Joseph Kibuchua

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Magill: Paul Hunt (Lee-Ann) and Mike Russell (Alison)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lango (Uganda): Bishop John Charles Odurkami

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Anglican Tamil Congregation, Alberton: Samson Asirvatham (Gethzi)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Makueni (Kenya): Bishop Joseph Kanuku

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Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Wakefield; District Priest, the Rev’d David Thompson (Jenni); Local Priest, the Rev’d Gerald Moore (Vicky); and the people of Auburn, Balaklava, Belvidere, Bungaree, Riverton, Saddleworth, Snowtown, Watervale and Yacka

Diocese of The Murray: Investigator Collets: principal Don Grimmett

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of The Murray: Bishop John Ford (Bridget)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: St David Parish (KinTee Township): the Rev’d J P Kaung Shi

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Evangelist to the City of Adelaide: Craig Broman (Merle)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kita Kanto (Japan): Bishop Zerubbabel Katsuichi Hirota

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Mallala and Two Wells: locum tenens Bart O’Donovan (Prue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Langtang (Jos, Nigeria): Bishop Stanley Fube

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Archbishop’s Chaplain: vacant

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Malaita (Melanesia): Bishop Samuel Sahu and Assistant Bishop Alfred Hou

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Ministry District of Wakefield; District Priest, the Rev’d David Thompson (Jenni); Local Deacon, the Rev’d Jenni Thompson (David); and the people of Clare, Goyder, Hamley Bridge, Mintaro and Penwortham

Diocese of The Murray: Woodcroft College: head of college Mark Porter

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of The Northern Territory: Bishop Dr Gregory Anderson (Annette)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: The Music and Ministry School at Pyin Oo Lwin: pray for the 15 students as they settle in away from home and family, for Father Hillary Min Min the principal, the 7 teaching staff and those providing food and caring for the students and accommodation. Pray as they travel to the remote Naga Hills to perform, lead worship and teach – may the gospel be shared and heard and lives changed in Christ

December

Diocese of Willochra: For families and people who are travelling, all those away from home, refugees and all who minister to themDiocese of Adelaide: Christ Church, North Adelaide: Keith Brice (Caroline) and Joan Claring-BouldWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kitale (Kenya): Bishop Stephen Kewasis

January

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Diocese of Adelaide: Mitcham: David Covington-Groth (Carolyn)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lebombo (Southern Africa): Bishop Carlos Simao Matsinhe and Bishop Adam Mallane Taaso (Lesotho)

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Flinders Medical Centre: Kym Smith (Elaine)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Malakal (Upper Nile, Sudan): Bishop Hilary Garang Deng; Bishop Peter Gatbel Kunen; Bishop John Gettek (Bentiu Area); and Bishop David Kiir Mayath (Pariang Area)

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Anglicare-Willochra; the Rev’d Andrea McDougall and the Committee. The Mission Agencies of our Church, including Anglican Board of Mission, The Bush Church Aid Society and the Church Missionary Society

Diocese of The Murray: Anglican Community Care

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Diocese of Wangaratta: Bishop John Parkes (Margaret)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: The Nationalities Children’s Orphanage in Shwebo: The orphanage has recently expanded to take 40 students (previously 20) who come in from the remote Naga Hills to live and attend secondary school. Pray for the director and staff as they provide for the needs of these young people, help them with school work and share the gospel so that they will come to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour

December

Diocese of Adelaide: St Cyprian’s, North Adelaide: Grant Moore (Olwen)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kiteto (Tanzania): Bishop Isaiah Chambala

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Modbury: Joan Riley (Andrew)

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Leicester (Canterbury, England): Bishop Martyn James Snow and Assistant Christopher John Boyle

February

Diocese of Willochra: Transfiguration: For all congregations and communities within our Diocese, that we may shine forth the light of Christ and witness to his gloryDiocese of Adelaide: Glenside Hospital: David Burgess (Kate)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Malek (Upper Nile, Sudan): Bishop Peter Joh Mayom

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); the Parish of Whyalla; Priest-in-Charge, the Rev’d Canon Ali Wurm; Deacon the Rev’d Ruth Wilkinson; and the people of Iron Knob and Whyalla. The Anglicare Outreach Centre in Whyalla; TACL (Training Aboriginal Christian Leaders) working with Indigenous People at Port Augusta, Ceduna and the Pitjantjatjara Lands

Diocese of The Murray: Mothers’ Union: Diocesan President Eileen Smith

In the Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Willochra: Bishop John Stead (Jan)

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: The Meditation Centre in Mandalay: Pray for this centre being built near the Cathedral to accommodate national and international guests. Plans have been made; construction is to start; may God guide and direct the builders. May this place be blessed by God’s Holy Spirit and bring peace and rest to those who stay there

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Alberton: Samson Asirvatham (Gethzi)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kitgum (Uganda): Bishop Vacant

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Norton Summit: vacant, John Venus

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Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lexington (IV, The Episcopal Church): Bishop Douglas Hahn

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Julia Farr Centre: vacantWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Malindi (Kenya): Bishop Lawrence Dena

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); Retired clergy of the Diocese; the Rev’d David Amery (Coralie); the Rev’d Lettie Allen; the Rev’d Canon Ian Barlow (June); the Rev’d John Edwards; the Rev’d Gail Hardy; the Rev’d Ted Horne; the Rev’d Peter Smith; the Rev’d Arthur Tanner (Jane); the Rev’d Canon Roy Todd (Georgina); and the Rev’d Flo Walters (Geoff). For the Clergy Widows: Judy Bell, Gladys Connell, Jeanne Frost, the Rev’d Gail Hardy, Barbara Meakin, Pat Owen and Shemariah Sainsbury

Diocese of The Murray: Registrar; Donna Jones; Office Staff; Jasamine Irvine

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Anglicare Australia: Kasy Chambers

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: The Diocesan Learning Centre in Mandalay: Clergy come to this centre for refresher courses and spiritual development. Pray for the director and staff that they and their students will grow in the knowledge and love of God and his Son, Jesus Christ

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Belair: Steve Daughtry (Vanessa), Paula Thorpe, Brenton Daulby (Sue)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kitui (Kenya): Bishop Josephat Mule

January

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Diocese of Adelaide: Norwood: David Bassett (Susan) and Sam Bleby (Hannah)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Liberia (West Africa, West Africa): Archbishop Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart

February

Diocese of Adelaide: Lyell McEwin Hospital: Stephen Bloor (Adele)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Manchester (York, England): Bishop David Walker; The Ven Mark David Ashcroft (Bolton) and Bishop Mark Davies (Middleton)

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); The Willochra Home for the Aged at Crystal Brook; Director of Care, Jo Vincent (Gary), the Board of Management, Staff and residents. Camp Willochra, Melrose; the Management Committee and the Warden, Wayne Merrett (Natalie)

Diocese of The Murray: Retired clergy and widows

In the Anglican Church of Australia: All involved in theological education in Australia, especially Dr Matt Anstey, Principal of St Barnabas’ College

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Ordination Training – Holy Cross Theological College in Yangon: this is the training college for the Church of the Province of Myanmar – Pray for its principal, Rev. Dr. Samuel San Myat Shwe, all faculty, staff and students. May ordination candidates for Mandalay be chosen wisely, with God’s calling, and may they thrive in their training at Holy Cross to become faithful preachers of God’s word, passionate missionaries and godly persons filled with the Holy Spirit

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Brighton: Sophie Relf-Christopher (Paul), Darren Russ (Jude) and Joan HartWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kivu (Rwanda): Bishop Augustin Ahimana

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January

Diocese of Adelaide: Parkside: Martyn Woodsford (Tracy)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lichfield (Canterbury, England): Bishop Michael Ipgrave; Bishop Mark James Rylands (Shrewsbury); Bishop Geoffrey Peter Annas (Stafford) and Bishop Clive Gregory (Wolverhampton)

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); MU in the Diocese; President: Elizabeth Harris; Secretary: Blanch Russ; Treasurer: Murray Tiver; Chaplain: the Rev’d Wendy Cooper; and all committee members

Diocese of The Murray: Parish ‘Mission Action Planning’

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Mission Agencies of the Anglican Church of Australia

In the Partner Diocese of Mandalay: Preschool at All Saints, Pyin Oo Lwin: Providing pre-school education is a vital contribution the church makes to the development of Myanmar as it contributes to primary school completion rates, in a country where such rates are among the lowest in the world. Pray for the 4 teachers to be well trained and live godly lives. Pray for the 40 children that they will grow strong emotionally, physically and spiritually knowing God’s love in Jesus

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Broadview-Enfield: Locum Susan StraubWorldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Kobe (Japan): Bishop Andrew Yatuka Nakamura

January

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Diocese of Adelaide: Payneham: Janet Phillips (Paul)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe (Dublin, Ireland): Bishop Kenneth Kearon

Diocese of Willochra: The Bishop John Stead (Jan); All Our Clergy

Diocese of The Murray: The Diocese as it reflects on the future shape and direction of life in the service of the Good News

In the Anglican Church of Australia: Religious Orders serving within the Anglican Church of Australia

December

Diocese of Adelaide: Burnside: locum tenens John Stephenson (Joan) and Joseph Chung (Virginia)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Koforidua (Ghana, West Africa): Bishop Francis Quashie

January

Diocese of Adelaide: Plympton: Sonya Paterson (Rob)Worldwide Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Diocese of Lincoln (Canterbury, England): Bishop Christopher Lowson; Bishop Nicholas Alan Chamberlain (Grantham) and Bishop David Eric Court (Grimsby)

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OUR VISIONTo be followers of Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit,

confident in faith and sharing it boldly

OUR FOCUSGrowing Christian Communities

A Prayer for the Diocese of Willochra

God of hope and love,

you have called us to be the body of Christ;

inspire us in the Diocese of Willochra

to worship with joy and energy

serve with compassion

and be welcoming of others

in our communities,

so that all will know

the good news of Jesus

to whom with you and the Holy Spirit

be honour and glory forever.

Amen.

Monthly Updates and Corrections

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Diocesan OfficePO Box 96, Gladstone SA 5473

Phone (08) 8662 2249 Fax (08) 8662 2027Email: reception@diowillochra.org.au

Website: www.diowillochra.org.au