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SUNDAY
- MARCH 2ND The Fourth Sunday of Lent Mothering Sunday |
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Epiphany, Qatar: The Reverend Canon Bill and Edith Schwartz. Give
thanks for the formal registration of the Church in Qatar, and the
ability to openly gather Christians for worship and fellowship. Pray that it will be increasingly easy for Christians to participate in worship, teaching and sacrament, to the mutual edification of the whole Church. Pray for the urgent task of raising funds needed |
| MONDAY - MARCH 3RD | Pray for the urgent task of raising funds needed to build the church, in an economy showing 30% inflation in building costs per year. |
| TUESDAY - MARCH 4TH | Pray for the building of relationships with the many groups of Protestants worshiping in Qatar, with a view toward the future when worship space will be shared once the church compound is built. |
| WEDNESDAY - MARCH 5TH |
The
Epiphany congregation is a true reflection of the political, racial
and denominational backgrounds which make up Christianity of the
Reformation. Rejoice in the common purpose shared in building
a community of faith which appreciates diversity, while emphasizing the rich resource of prayer and liturgy of historical Christianity. Pray that all can fully appreciate what they can each bring to the fellowship of the Body of Christ |
| THURSDAY - MARCH 6TH | Pray for the marriage ministry and give thanks for the wonderful opportunity to work with many couples seeking marriage. |
| FRIDAY - MARCH 7TH | Pray that many who do not normally participate in the life of the church will respond to the call to worship represented in the sacrifice and gift of Jesus that we remember this season. |
| SATURDAY - MARCH 8TH | For many years the congregation has enjoyed the hospitality of the Doha English Speaking School which has lent its auditorium for worship twice every week with unstinting cooperation and facilitation. Remember the staff and board of governors with prayers of thanks for all that makes it possible for the church to function fully. |
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merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross we may triumph in the power of his victory; 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. |
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SUNDAY - MARCH 9TH The Fifth Sunday of Lent |
This week, pray for the PCO (Protestant Church in Oman) - a partnership between the Diocese and the Reformed Church in America. |
| MONDAY - MARCH 10TH | For the congregations at Ruwi and at Ghala, and for building and re-building projects. |
| TUESDAY - MARCH 11TH | For the congregation at Sohar. |
| WEDNESDAY - MARCH 12TH | For Christians in Salalah and surrounds. |
| THURSDAY - MARCH 13TH | For progress in appointing an Anglican co-pastor, and for Ecumenical harmony. |
| FRIDAY - MARCH 14TH | For other denominations and traditions in Oman. |
| SATURDAY - MARCH 15TH | For the Omani people and nation. |
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SUNDAY - MARCH 16TH Palm Sunday - Sunday Next Before Easter |
St
Christopher, Bahrain: Archdeacon Alan and Pam Hayday. The life
and witness of St Christopher's Cathedral in the wider community and culture of Bahrain. |
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MONDAY -MARCH 17TH Monday of Holy Week |
Bahrain International Seafarers’ Centre: The Reverend Victor and Ruby Salve Those concerned with the development of the new port in Bahrain and the provision of a centre for seafarers and their welfare. |
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TUESDAY - MARCH 18TH Tuesday of Holy Week |
We give thanks for the freedom to worship unhindered and for opportunities to dialogue with our brothers and sisters of Islam. |
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WEDNESDAY - MARCH 19TH Wednesday of Holy Week |
For all those spearheading the world of commerce and finance based here in Bahrain, at the Financial Harbour and the World Trade Centre. For justice and fair trading. |
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THURSDAY - MARCH 20TH Maundy Thursday |
For the
strengthening of the sacramental life of the whole church as it is nourished and sent out into the world to love and serve the Lord. |
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FRIDAY - MARCH 21ST Good Friday |
For the suffering and persecuted church, for those who endure and suffer alone or in isolated communities. |
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SATURDAY - MARCH 22ND Easter Eve - Holy Saturday |
For the newly baptised and confirmed and those preparing to make their Christian commitment and those struggling with their faith. |
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Lord Jesus Christ, who when thou wast able to institute thy holy sacrament at the Last Supper, didst wash the feet of the apostles, and teach us by thy example the grace of humility: cleanse us, we beseech thee, from all stain of sin, that we may be worthy partakers of thy holy mysteries; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. |
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Church of England |
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Heavenly Father, look in love on all our friends and neighbours. Keep them from harm, deepen our friendship with them and may we grow in love of you, our Saviour and friend. Amen. |
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Michael Botting |
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SUNDAY - MARCH 23RD Easter Day |
Friends of the Diocese: The Chairman Mr Michael Lee and the Secretary, Mrs Mary Banfield |
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MONDAY - MARCH 24TH Monday of Easter Week |
The Diocese of Exeter: Bishop Michael and Esther Langrish, the clergy and people of the diocese. |
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TUESDAY - MARCH 25TH Tuesday of Easter Week |
The Diocese of Thika which forms the third link of our three-way link with Exeter: For Bishop Gideon, the clergy and the people of the Diocese |
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WEDNESDAY - MARCH 26TH Wednesday of Easter Week |
The Endowment Fund: The Chairman, Mrs Jane Kellett and all the Trustees who manage the fund in the UK. |
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THURSDAY - MARCH 27TH Thursday of Easter Week |
The many Mission Agencies which provide personnel and funds to aid the work of the Diocese and the Province in general. |
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FRIDAY - MARCH 28TH Friday of Easter Week |
The Mission to Seafarers: the General Secretary, the Reverend Canon Bill Christianson, and the staff at the Central Office in London and for the continuation of our close co-operation |
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SATURDAY - MARCH 29TH Saturday of Easter Week St Simon of Cyrene (See here....) |
Our many prayer partners and supporters around the world. |
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SUNDAY - MARCH 30th The Second Sunday of Easter |
The Anglican Church of South East Cyprus in Ayia Napa: The Reverend
Michael and Jacqueline Crawford. We ask our friends within the
Diocese to join in our prayers. All this week we shall focus on the
daily readings for the week and pray into the issues raised.
Sunday meetings and social lunches Acts. 2:22-32 today's NT reading is part of Peter's speech at Pentecost. Our prayer today is that we as a church body may speak like him and concentrate on the essentials; the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. May those around us receive from us the clear message of salvation won for us by Jesus. |
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MONDAY - MARCH 31ST The Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary (transferred from March 25th) |
Monday
Bible Studies - part of our Discipleship program Luke 1:26-38 tells about young Mary. She was set aside for a very special task. And her response? 'I am the Lord's servant' In other words, even though she may well have been scared or doubtful, she simply said 'yes' to God. Please pray for us that we may, each one of us, respond to God in the same way. |