13 December 2016 - 11 February 2017

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by  Jackie Cox

December 13 2016 - February 11 2017

Prayer
C a l e n d a r
Prepared by Jackie Cox
Edited by Dr Bridget Nichols
December

Tue 13
For those working in the Caring Profession, and those ministering in and to
Carers
Cambourne
P.I.C.: The Revd Matthew Trick
Assoc Minister: The Revd Dr Lynda Taylor
Father, we give you thanks for the joy of worshiping ecumenically in Cambourne,
for the richness of Christian heritage we have to draw on. Help us to be faithful to
your leading and guiding as we seek to partner with you, in the building of your
church in Cambourne. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Cambourne The Vine Inter-church Primary School
Kibondo (Tanzania) - Vacant

Wed 14
For those working in the Manufacturing Industry, and those ministering in and to
the Industry
Bourn St Helena & St Mary
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks that the Team Vicar is now in this half of the team. Give thanks for
the village school using the church more often for Collective Worship.
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Bourn Church of England Primary Academy
Kibungo (Rwanda) - The Rt Revd Emmanuel Ntazinda

Thu 15
For those working in Farming and Fishing, and those ministering in and to the
Farming and Fishing communities
Boxworth St Peter
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Kigali (Rwanda) - The Rt Revd Louis Muvunyi

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Fri 16
What is God saying to you about …. Being an Ambassador of Christ
Caxton St Andrew
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks for the recently started Bible study group Pray for a quick repair of the
roof following the recent lead theft.
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kigeme (Rwanda) - The Rt Revd Augustin Mvunabandi

Sat 17
The Sabbath Rest – reconnect to self (Recreation) allowing time for ourselves,
without guilt
Croxton St James
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kigezi (Uganda) - The Rt Revd George Bagamuhunda

Sun 18
All LLMs
For their Ministries exercised in the Church, and in the Community, and for those
God is calling to LLM
4th Sunday of Elsworth Holy Trinity
Advent Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Elsworth Church of England Primary School
Kilmore; Elphin & Ardagh (Ireland) - The Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield

Mon 19
For all those who have retired, especially those who feel they have no purpose
now. And for the Christian witness amongst the retired
Eltisley St Pandionia & St John the Baptist
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks that the urgent work on the tower was completed safely and quickly.
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kimberley & Kuruman (Southern Africa) - The Rt Revd Oswald Swartz

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Tue 20
For those working in Law and Policy Making, and those ministering in and to Law
makers, Politicians and other civil servants
Graveley St Botolph with Papworth St Agnes
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kindu (Congo) - The Rt Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda

Wed 21
For those working in the Service Industries, and those ministering in and to all
those who serve others practically
Kingston All Saints & St Andrew
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks for the PCC's thinking about new forms of worship, and give them
vision and wisdom as they reflect.Pray that God will bless the Team's new
emphasis on prayer and Bible study and draw people in. Pray that Team parishes
will quickly adjust to our new way of allocating ministry costs.
Kinkiizi (Uganda) - The Rt Revd Dan Zoreka

Thu 22
For those working in Science and Technology, and those ministering in and to
technical environments
Knapwell All Saints
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
The Most Revd Kahwa Henri Isingoma Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop
of Kinshasa; Suffragan Bishop - The Rt Revd Molanga Jean Botola
Kisangani (Congo) - The Rt Revd Lambert Botolome

Fri 23
What is God saying to you about …. Your Life – your choices, your lifestyle, what
you are doing with your life?
Longstowe St Mary
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks for those who gather for Friday morning prayer. Pray that God will
bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and draw people in.
Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of allocating ministry
costs. Drainage work needed: pray for project.
Kirinyaga (Kenya) - The Rt Revd Joseph Kibuchua

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Sat 24
The Sabbath Rest – taking time to enjoy God’s Creation, an unrushed
appreciation of God’s Love expressed
Papworth Everard St Peter
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kita Kanto (Japan) - The Rt Revd Zerubbabel Katsuichi Hirota

Sun 25
The Clergy
For their Ministries exercised in the Church, and in the Community, and for those
God is calling to the ordained ministry
C hristmas Toseland St Michael
D ay Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Give thanks for another good year financially, and for the new toilet, officially
opened by Bishop David.
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kitale (Kenya) - The Rt Revd Stephen Kewasis

Mon 26
For all our children, to discover their worth is in God, not in a job, or money
Yelling Holy Cross
Team Rector: The Revd Nigel di Castiglione
St Stephen Team Vicar: The Revd Stephen Day
Assoc Priest: The Revd Paul Gildersleve
Pray that God will bless the Team's new emphasis on prayer and Bible study and
draw people in. Pray that Team parishes will quickly adjust to our new way of
allocating ministry costs.
Kiteto (Tanzania) - The Rt Revd Isaiah Chambala

Tue 27
For those working in Emergency Services, and those ministering in and to the
workers responding to emergencies
Barton St Peter
St John the Team Rector: Vacancy
Evangelist Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Barton Church of England Primary School
Kitgum (Uganda) - Vacant

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Wed 28
For those working in Entertainment, and those ministering in and to the Media,
especially to its Leadership
Caldecote St Michael & All Angels
Team Rector: Vacancy
T he Holy Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
I nnocents Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Rtd Priest: The Revd Canon Robert Stephenson
LLM: Mary Scholefield
Please pray for our congregation during this period of vacancy, that we may hold
to the core values and character that makes us Caldecote – a willingness to
serve, an eagerness to welcome and a sense of humour and humility.
Kitui (Kenya) - The Rt Revd Josephat Mule

Thu 29
GIVE THANKS FOR
The good works God has given us to do
Comberton St Mary
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
LLM: Dr Philip Dean
Please pray for us in our interregnum and that a new Rector and Team Leader for
the Lordsbridge Team will be appointed soon. Pray for the ongoing ministry within
the parish, in particular our joint outreach work with the Baptist and Roman
Catholic communities within the village. In the New Year (last Thursday afternoon
of the month), we will be running the Oasis Tea Club (for the over 60s) around
the theme of ‘People who have made a difference.’
Comberton Meridian Primary School
Comberton Village College
Kivu (Rwanda) - The Rt Revd Augustin Ahimana

Fri 30
GIVE THANKS FOR
The people we are a part of: - family, friends, neighbours, clubs
Coton St Peter
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Coton C of E Community Primary School
Kobe (Japan) - The Rt Revd Andrew Yatuka Nakamura

Sat 31
The Sabbath Rest – celebrating our Future, what God has promised for us, as he
restores us completely
Dry Drayton St Peter & St Paul
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Dry Drayton Church of England Primary School
Koforidua (West Africa) - The Rt Revd Francis Quashie
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January

Sun 1
The LAITY
For their diverse ministries exercised in the Community, and in the Churches they
belong
Great Eversden St Mary
Team Rector: Vacancy
Naming and
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Circumcision
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
o f Jesus Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
St Mary's is currently undergoing a second phase of major refurbishment and
development work. Please pray for a smooth ending to this 2 year project and
that all that has been achieved is for God's greater glory and that the church will
continue to be beacon of God's love for the Eversdens. We pray that as the
church will be both warm and family friendly that new families will come and join
our church family.
Kolhapur (North India) - The Rt Revd Bathuel Tiwade

Mon 2
For all the workers, and for the Christian Witness at work
Hardwick St Mary
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Kondoa (Tanzania) - The Rt Revd Given Gaula

Tue 3
For those working in Education, and those ministering in and to the field of
Education
Harlton Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Kongor (Sudan) - The Rt Revd Gabriel Thuch Agoth

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Wed 4
For those working in the Military, and those ministering in and to military
personnel
Haslingfield All Saints
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Kontagora (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Jonah Ibrahim

Thu 5
For those working in Sports, and those ministering in and to all Sporting people
Little Eversden St Helen
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
We pray that St Helen's can be a warm and friendly church seeking new ways to
serve God in the village whilst respecting our traditions and heritage. We pray
that God will guide us as we seek to discern where He is already at work in our
midst.
Kootenay (Canada) - The Most Revd John Elswood Privett

Fri 6
What is God saying to you about …. Being a follower of Jesus, a disciple
Toft St Andrew
Team Rector: Vacancy
Team Vicars: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert; The Revd Alison Myers
Epiphany Curate: The Revd Beth Cope
Assoc Priests: The Revd Charles Fraser; The Revd Prof Michael Reiss
O Lord, today, Epiphany, as we remember the three wise men, who were
strangers, we ask your continued blessing on our Local Ecumenical Partnership
with Toft Methodist Church with whom we once were strangers and now are
united in worship, friendship and service to our community. This covenant with
each other was only a few days ago strengthened as we renewed our covenant
relationship with God. Help us to fulfil these covenants trusting in God's promises
and relying on his grace. We ask your blessing and encouragement on all
ecumenical endeavours that as Christians we may ever live closer to you and to
each other. Amen

Sat 7
The Sabbath Rest – reconnect to God, allowing Him to recreate your true self
(Recreation)
Cambridge Holy Cross
Vicar: The Revd Dr Roger Williams
We are implementing some changes to the way we meet as a congregation and
also have a renewed focus on mission. Please pray that we would take the
changes forward wisely and that the congregation would be equipped and
encouraged as we seek to reach the people around us for Jesus.
Kubwa (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Duke Akamisoko

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Sun 8
All ALMs
For their Ministries exercised in the Church, and in the Community, and for those
God is calling to ALM
Cambridge Holy Sepulchre
Vicar: The Revd Alasdair Paine
Baptism of Asst Curate: The Revd Richard Alldritt
Christ Assoc Vicar: The Revd Charlie Newcombe
Please pray for St Andrew the Great. Please pray that God would continue to use
us as a sending church. In recent years a number of our members have moved to
really needy parts of England (mainly in the urban north and northwest) where
they are involved in serving in local churches - either in paid ministry or in a lay
capacity.
Kuching (South East Asia) - The Rt Revd Bolly Lapok; Assistant Bishop - The Rt
Revd Solomon

Mon 9
For all those who are seeking work, who are struggling without work, and for the
Christians who find themselves in these circumstances
Cambridge St Mary the Great
Vicar: The Revd Canon Dr John Binns
Assoc Vicars: The Revd Dr Peter Hayler; The Revd Devin McLachlan
LLM: Shirley Holder
Heritage Education Officer: Rosie Sharkey
Manager of Michaelhouse: Rosemary Barratt
Please pray for a renewed commitment to a just, compassionate and responsible
society, and some of the ways we seek to build this - especially the Environment
Group, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Ministry, Heritage Schools visits, and project to
explore the interface between the Arts and Faith. As well as our clergy John
Binns, Peter Hayler and Devin McLachlan; Shirley Holder, LLM, we also pray for
Rosie Sharkey, Heritage Education Officer; and Rosemary Barratt, Manager of
Michaelhouse.
Kumi (Uganda) - The Rt Revd Thomas Irigei

Tue 10
For those working in the Caring Profession, and those ministering in and to
Carers
Cambridge St Matthew
Vicar: The Revd Frank Price
Assoc Minister: The Revd Andrew Thomas
Please pray for our search for new team members to replace those expecting to
move on this year. Ask God to deepen our faith as we study Job and Acts on
Sundays and in smaller groups. Pray for our church weekend away in February to
build our commitment to one another as we serve Jesus together.
Kushtia (Bangladesh) - The Rt Revd Samuel Sunil Mankhin

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Wed 11
For those working in the Manufacturing Industry, and those ministering in and to
the Industry
Cambridge St Andrew the Less
Vicar: The Revd Steve Midgley
Curate: The Revd Jon Tuckwell
Asst Curate: The Revd Pete Myers
SSMs: The Revd Robert Evans; The Revd David Underwood
Give thanks for recent encouragements: a larger enquirers course, unity in a PCC
vision day and two youth group weekends. Please pray for God to be glorified
through a week of outreach events planned for late Spring involving the Christian
artist Paul Hobbs – that discussions about the artwork would lead many to
engage with the Christ, some for the first time.
Kutigi (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Jeremiah Kolo

Thu 12
For those working in Hospitality, and those ministering in and to those who
provide Hospitality to others
Cambridge St Clement
P.I.C.: The Revd Canon Nick Moir
Please pray for the congregation and its mission and ministry to the wider
community.
Kwara (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Olusegun Adeyemi

Fri 13
What is God saying to you about …. Being a witness for Christ
Cambridge The Ascension - St Augustine: St Giles: St Luke
Team Rector: The Revd Canon Philipa King
Team Vicar: The Revd Janet Bunker
Asst Curates: The Revd Dr Geoff Dumbreck; The Revd Dr Tom Ambrose
Please pray for the Livewires and Little Acorns children's groups at St Luke's, the
Saturday evening service at St Giles, the community cafe at St Augustines and
our plans to establish 'Outdoor Church,' in the spring. We give thanks for the
delights and challenges of our ecumenical partnerships, with the URC, Methodist
and Romanian Orthodox congregations.
St Luke's Primary Church of England Primary School
Kwoi (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Paul Zamani

Sat 14
The Sabbath Rest – reconnect to others, allowing quality time with others to
enliven hearts and spirits
Cambridge The Ascension - St Augustine: St Giles: St Luke
Team Rector: The Revd Canon Philipa King
Team Vicar: The Revd Janet Bunker
Asst Curates: The Revd Dr Geoff Dumbreck; The Revd Dr Tom Ambrose
Please pray for the Livewires and Little Acorns children's groups at St Luke's, the
Saturday evening service at St Giles, the community cafe at St Augustines and
our plans to establish 'Outdoor Church,' in the spring. We give thanks for the
delights and challenges of our ecumenical partnerships, with the URC, Methodist
and Romanian Orthodox congregations.
St Luke's Primary Church of England Primary School
Lafia (Nigeria) - The Rt Revd Miller Maza

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