January 2008 Tuesday

Sunday 6th to Saturday 12th Sunday 13th to Saturday 19th Sunday 20th to Saturday 27th Sunday 28th to Saturday 2nd February
Everlasting Lord God, you have brought your servants to the beginning of another year. We humbly pray you, forgive our sins of the past, and mercifully be with us all the days of our life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the Melanesian Prayer Book
TUESDAY -JANUARY 1ST The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus	The Right Reverend Michael Lewis , newly appointed Bishop in Cyprus and the Gulf, and his wife Julia.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 2ND SS Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Teachers of the Faith, 379 and 389	The Diocesan Office Staff: Georgia Katsantonis, Bishop’s PA Anetta Stylianou, Office Secretary/Treasurer Savvas Demetriou, Administrative Assistant.
THURSDAY -JANUARY 3RD	Katafiyio, the Diocesan Retreat House in Kapedes, Cyprus. Pray for an increase in the number of people using it.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 4TH	The work of the Retreats Facilitator, Maggie Le-Roy and Judy Cannan, the Retreats Assistant. Pray for their work in the Diocese and Province.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 5TH	The work of the Jerusalem and East Mission Trust as they administer the properties owned by the Church in Cyprus.

SUNDAY - JANUARY 6TH Epiphany	The Province of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East was formed on 6th January 1976 from the former Archbishopric in Jerusalem. It covers the lands of the Bible and the countries in which Judaism, Christianity and Islam were born. It isa meeting place of ancient and modern civilisations and cultures, in a region where, apart from Cyprus, the religion of Islam predominates.
MONDAY - JANUARY 7TH	The Diocese of Jerusalem includes Jerusalem, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.Many pilgrims visit Jerusalem and the Holy Land.While St George’s Cathedral, Guest House and College have particular roles in ministering to them, all the congregations bear witness to the “livingstones” of the land, persisting and faithful despite many pressures.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 8TH	The Diocese of Iran continues its life and asks for the love and prayers of the whole Church in its faithful witness.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 9TH	The Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa includes Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia/Somaliland. There are indigenous congregations in Egypt with mainly expatriate congregations in the other parts of the diocese.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 10TH	The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf includes Cyprus, Iraq, the Gulf States, Yemen and the whole Arabian Peninsula. In every part of the diocese, except in Cyprus, the congregations are expatriate, with many Christians from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the African continent.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 11TH	The Jerusalem and the Middle East Church Association, the Chairman Richard Owens, the Directors and Trustees, and the Secretary , Mrs Mary Knight.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 12TH	The staff of the Anglican Communion Office, and the General Secretary, The Reverend Canon Kenneth Kearon.

Eternal Father, Who at the baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
CW Collect for the Baptism of Christ
SUNDAY - JANUARY 13TH The Second Sunday of Epiphany	The Chaplaincy of Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. Pray for the countless groups using the compound each day, for mission and ecumenical outreach.
MONDAY - JANUARY 14TH	Holy Trinity Dubai: The Reverend John and Hannele Weir
TUESDAY - JANUARY 15TH	St Martin, Sharjah: The Reverend Ernest and Lalitha Victor
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY16TH	St Luke, Ras al Khaimah: The Reverend Nelson and Sudha Fernandes
THURSDAY - JANUARY 17TH St Anthony of Egypt, (251-356) (See here......)	Christ Church, Jebel Ali: The Reverend Canon Stephen and Jo Wright
FRIDAY - JANUARY 18TH Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity	The Mission to Seafarers, Dubai: The Reverend Stephen and Catherine Miller. Lay Chaplain - Stephen and Sharon Traynor
SATURDAY - JANUARY 19TH	The Resource Centre, Dubai: Tim and Anthea Fawdry and The Thrift Centre, Dubai: Beulah Miller.

SUNDAY - JANUARY 20TH The Third Sunday of Epiphany	St Andrew Abu Dhabi: The Reverend Clive and Marian Windebank. Pray for the two Sunday congregations, meeting Bishop Michael for the first time, and for the other meetings held and issues taken up; that God be in all the situations and circumstances; for the Sunday School and Youth Group meeting this evening.
MONDAY - JANUARY 21ST	Morning prayer, our Prayer Post Box and the work of the office in administering the use of St. Andrew's Compound - the bookings of times, invoicing and juggling with limited space for worship services; for Bernardo, parish clerk, and Helen, secretary; for the chaplain’s visit to Al Ain for service there and supper with the congregation afterwards.
TUESDAY - JANUARY 22ND	Pray for the Ladies Fellowship meeting through the middle of the day; video, discussion, prayer and refreshment; for the run ning of the large and thriving Thrift Shop - open in morning and late afternoon.
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 23RD	Pray for the Community Library; for the Mums & Toddlers group meeting; for the Kindermusik meeting for very young babies; for the morning study group meeting in a private house; for Sunday evening choir practice; for “Coming Together In Christ”: evening Bible study, prayer and worship group meeting.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 24TH	Pray for a baptism booked for today; for the preparation of the Friday and Sunday Services; for all the congregations meeting for worship each weekday evening; for the meetings between Father Clive and the pastors using the Compound scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 25TH The Conversion of St Paul	Pray for the numerous congregations worshipping between 5:00am and 11:30pm today; for the Friday Club.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 26TH	Pray for the couples being prepared for marriage today and for the weddings taking place; for Alcoholics Anonymous.

For a clearer vision of the work you have set before us and for a better understanding of your gospel,
Lord, direct us.
For a deeper commitment in your service and a greater love for all your children,
Lord, direct us.
For a fresh understanding of the task before us and for a sense of urgency in our proclamation,
Lord direct us.
For a greater respect and acceptance among Christians of different traditions and for a common goal in evangelism,
Lord, direct us.

Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean
SUNDAY - JANUARY 27TH The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany	The Synod of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf meets this week in Larnaca, Cyprus.
MONDAY - JANUARY 28TH	During this week please pray for:
TUESDAY - JANUARY 29TH	The leadership of Bishop Michael Lewis, and for the Standing Committee of the Diocese;
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 30TH Samuel Gobat (see here....)	The work undertaken by the office staff;
THURSDAY - JANUARY 31ST	The many guests and observers who share in the fellowship all week;
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 1ST	For unity in decision-making, sharing of ideas and vision, for daily worship together and for fellowship.
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 2ND The Presentation of Christ in the Temple	Finally, for the successful closure of Synod proceedings, and for the safe return of Synod members and guests to their chaplaincies.