Sunday 2 June

Easter 7 The Bishop Pray for Bishop Michael that he may hold Christ always before him.

Kuwait: The Anglican Church in Kuwait, St Paul’s, has three - English, Urdu and Mandarin - congregations. There are three English worship services in a week and two of them are held at Ahmadi on Thursday, Fridays and Sundays. The Centre hosts nineteen other congregations.

Monday 3

We praise God for the warm relationship and support we receive from the Kuwait Oil Company in improving the state of our worship.

Tuesday 4

We rejoice in our Youth and Children’s Church who are dedicated and bring life to our congregation. It is a joy to witness increase in participation by lay people in various programs including the Discipleship and Ministry course as well as Bible Study.

Wednesday 5

We are hopeful that our parish will grow numerically when new people will come to Kuwait during the Summer.

Thursday 6

We seek God’s intervention for our depleting financial resources. This affects our activities, pragrammes and ultimately the budget.

Friday 7

Pray for our parishioners to remain positive, dependable and dedicated church members amid current challenges, which threaten the future of the parish.

Saturday 8

Heavenly Father, we are delighted to experience your love. Give us hope amid challenges we encounter as a parish. Inspire your people to explore with open hearts new ways of supporting your work in Kuwait. Continue to bless the goodwill we receive from stakeholders and bring more people to our fellowship. Amen.

Sunday 9 June

Pentecost Those being confirmed Pray for candidates of all ages that they may walk with Christ all the days of their life.

Limassol – St Barnabas: Limassol is the principal port of Cyprus and a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Pissouri is a village with significant tourism and many second homes. We have wealth and poverty around us and among us. British military bases are nearby. We serve British expats and other English speakers from a fascinating variety of nations, countries and cultures.

Monday 10

We praise God for our new parish vision to lead us forwards in mission: Glorify God, Open doors, Share faith, Proclaim Jesus, Encourage all, Love others. We pray for our priest Andrew Mayes, for his wider ministry as Diocesan Spirituality Adviser.

Tuesday 11

We celebrate the rich diversity of these churches, the gifts of young and old, the spectrum of cultures, nationalities and traditions. We rejoice in our rich fellowship and social life, and in opportunities to learn together and deepen our spirituality.

Wednesday 12

We pray for openness to God and for alertness to needs around us. We pray for a renewal of our ministry and outreach to children, young people and families. We pray for the Missions to Seafarers based at Limassol port.

Thursday 13

We intercede for all who struggle in this city and its environs, including the homeless and refugee, the bereaved and lonely, the stressed and the seeking. We grieve for those leaving us, returning to UK etc… and pray for replacements!

Friday 14

Recalling that Acts 15:26 describes Barnabas as one who ‘risked his life for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ’, we pray for courage, steadfastness and imagination as we move forward under God.

Saturday 15

Father God, unlock the gifts you have placed within us, release fresh ministries and hidden talents, deepen our apostolic charism of bringing the encouragement of Jesus to all we meet, for the sake of your Kingdom. Amen.

Sunday 16 June

Trinity Sunday The Archdeacon in Cyprus Pray for his ministry, for the parishes of Cyprus, and for justice and peace across the island.

Abu Dhabi: St Andrew’s is a compound based in Abu Dhabi with a daughter Church in Al Ain, called St Thomas. We have recently celebrated our 50th anniversary. We seek to provide Christians of all traditions a safe and legal environment to worship.

Monday 17

Praise God for our vibrant Youth and children’s ministry, giving thanks for those who lead and encourage the Christian faith in our young people. Pray for those taking exams and for suitable revision conditions. Help them to remain calm, to attend carefully to the questions asked, to think clearly, to remember accurately and to express themselves well.

Tuesday 18

We rejoice that so many are willing to give of their time, talents, finances and prayers to the varying ministries happening in the life of St Andrew’s Church. We pray that people will use their spiritual gifts to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace.

Wednesday 19

We pray for the musical mission of Roger Jones coming to Abu Dhabi in November 2019. Praying for spiritual growth and the building of community and common life.

Thursday 20

For wisdom and discernment as we work towards completing the All Saints Mussafah Church project which will enable us to reach out and minister to those living and working in that particular area of our City. For growth in the prayer life of St Andrew’s to underpin these plans and to strengthen and grow our ministry within our expat community.

Friday 21

God the Father, bless us. God the Son, protect us. God the Spirit, guide us and give us vision, courage and unity.

Saturday 22

Gracious and Holy God, give us the wisdom to discover You, the intelligence to understand You, the diligence to seek after You, the patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You, and a life to proclaim You; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus, our Lord. Amen. (St Benedict)

Sunday 23 June

Trinity 1 The Archdeacon in the Gulf Pray for his ministry, for the nations of the archdeaconry, and for all who live in them, citizens and others.

Al Ain: St Thomas Church is supported by St Andrew's, Abu Dhabi. We currently worship at a golf club, but have been gifted land by the ruling family to build on. We are from many backgrounds and nations, but we are united in our desire to see Christ lifted up amongst us and to help more people experience the joy of knowing Jesus.

Monday 24

St Thomas has a friendly atmosphere. After the services, people share fellowship and are usually not in a rush to go home. We are especially blessed with a varied and gifted music group who lead the congregation in musical worship each week.

Tuesday 25

We are thankful that we have been able to worship in the Golf Club for the last 8 years, but are excited at the prospect of worshipping in our own building soon. We have a growing ministry towards the low paid migrant workers in Al Ain.

Wednesday 26

St Thomas is progressing with its building project. The next few months should see the project move towards the construction phase. We pray for continued blessings on this project.

Thursday 27

Our congregation is made up mostly of teachers and health professionals. Long working hours can mean that people become inconsistent in church attendance. Pray that the services may always be a place of spiritual refreshment, so that people do therefore make it a priority to attend.

Friday 28

As we move forward with our New Build we are keen to ensure that we retain all that is good with St Thomas and that we continue to be a nurturing, friendly, welcoming church, where people of all ages find a spiritual home and experience the love of God.

Saturday 29

Council: May they be given wisdom to lead the church forward. Community: May we experience the joy and peace of knowing Jesus amongst us. Church Building: May the project move forward smoothly, and may we never lose sight of the fact that church is people, not a building, and that we are here to glorify God and be the hands and feet of Jesus in the local community and beyond.

Sunday 30 June

Trinity 2 Synod Pray for the good governance of the diocese, and all who offer their counsel and commitment.

Nicosia: At St Paul’s Cathedral we welcome all those who come through our doors -- as worshippers and pilgrims, as visitors and sightseers, in prayer and in communion -- whether local to Nicosia, visiting us from elsewhere in Cyprus or coming from overseas from anywhere in the whole world.

Monday 1

We praise God for the work among the peoples of Nicosia and this Cathedral. May we continue to be strengthened as we seek to bring Godly values to all people in this place.

Tuesday 2

We rejoice in the diversity of Nicosia; always aware of the daily challenges of being in a place divided. We give thanks that God sees beyond what separates us and pray that we too may see through the eyes of Christ.

Wednesday 3

We pray for our ministry partnership with the Nicosia Mercy Centre. Through our compassionate service may we speak up for those that have no voice and for whom life seems hopeless.

Thursday 4

We pray that God will stir up in people’s hearts a commitment to support the life, work, and witness of this Cathedral Church.

Friday 5

May we, at all times, remain focused on and committed to doing the will of God in this place and among his people.

Saturday 6

Lord God, we give you thanks and praise for the varied ministries of this Cathedral, and for its role within the Diocese. Continue to bless and guide our Bishop, the Dean, our Canons, the Assistant Curate, our Reader and all the laity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 7 July

Trinity 3 Standing and Finance Committee Pray for the business of synod to be carried on thoughtfully through the year.

Dubai: Holy Trinity is a Church compound in Dubai hosting Christian worship services of various denominational churches including Anglican churches. Pray that the new regulations of the government may not adversely affect our function and the uniqueness of the HTC Compound is maintained.

Monday 8

Thank God for our Junior and Senior Choirs who have been great blessings to our worship services. We praise God for their excellent singing at the special Easter Anthem service.

Tuesday 9

We rejoice in the Lord for the privilege and freedom that we have in this Land to worship him. Thanks be to God for all the different denominational and language churches in our compound.

Wednesday 10

We celebrate glorious 50 years of our existence in Dubai in this year. Pray that we may have meaningful celebrations and they bring glory to God and draw people closer.

Thursday 11

Pray for people who search for jobs. Also, remember people who go through financial difficulties and court cases that they may be properly guided and helped during this time of need.

Friday 12

Pray that we may keep up the unity in diversity and uphold true Christian fellowship. Pray also that we may get support from the government to implement new regulations for the smooth functioning of the compound.

Saturday 13

We pray for grace and unity in the Church and ask that God would help us all to live in godly fellowship and love - and may we be united as one in Christ, we ask in his name. Amen.

Sunday 14 July

Trinity 4 Finance Pray for generosity, responsibility, and imagination in the use of money and resources and for the Hon Director of Finance.

Sharjah, UAE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, a spiritual oasis in the midst of a desert, focuses on Word, Sacrament and mission (especially the Migrant Labour Ministry). St. Martin’s also facilitates worship for over 120 guest congregations of various languages and nationalities.

Monday 15

We praise God for the church and for all who contribute to making our Friday and Sunday services opportunities to worship God in Spirit and in Truth, for our teen’s who have wrote by hand the four Gospels, and for our staff who work tirelessly.

Tuesday 16

We rejoice in the several home groups studying the Epistle to the Ephesians for the next few months, and we pray for more regional home groups to be established. We thank God for our Men’s and Women’s fellowship and the African Fellowship.

Wednesday 17

We hope for more opportunities to reach out into our communities in love and with the Gospel, remembering our upcoming blood donation event, monthly film nights, our Ramadan food distribution, and various activities.

Thursday 18

We thank God for our volunteers who despite the difficult economic situation give of their time and resources. We pray that God would multiply the volunteers and resources, bringing relief to the burdens of vulnerable peoples and migrant labourers.

Friday 19

We pray for our guest congregations and their pastors, and for our growing children’s and teen’s ministries. We also pray for many families who have had to leave due to the current economic situation in the country.

Saturday 20

O God, make new, we pray, the wonders of your grace in our hearts, that neither death nor life may separate us from your love; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Sunday 21 July

Trinity 5 Ministry Pray that the Church may raise up and support faithful men and women to minister Word and Sacraments.

Yemen: The congregation of Christ Church is currently not meeting due to the security situation in Aden. A functioning expatriate population has not yet re-materialised because of the instability, and threat of kidnapping. Please pray for the people of Yemen, and our staff at the Ras Morbat Eye Clinic.

Monday 22

We are thankful for the continued ministry of the clinic and the faithfulness of the staff through all that has happened over the past years during the fighting and instability, and that many, many lives have been touched.

Tuesday 23

We are thankful for favour with the government, protection of the property, cooperation with other medical practitioners in Aden. We rejoice that Christ Church is being used for worship by two different local congregations each Friday.

Wednesday 24

We look to the gradual implementation of new treatment procedures, along with incremental training for the staff on the use of the new equipment. We are looking forward to more proactive treatment of both cataract and glaucoma conditions to improve the lives of our patients.

Thursday 25

We continue to pray for resolution of the extended chaos and implosion of the economy, the society, the health of the population. We pray that the combatants will realise there is no military solution to their differences and that they will seek a peaceful way forward for the people.

Friday 26

Pray for continued courage for our staff members. Pray for civil stability in the society as a whole, and the withdrawal of those who would use the instability for personal profit by exploitation of the general population.

Saturday 27

Lord God, we long for your peace, justice and security for the people of Yemen. We look to you for a miraculous intervention for the good future of this country. We also look to you to move the hearts of the nations to provide the support that is and will be needed to rebuild both the infrastructure and the social fabric of the country.

Sunday 28 July

Trinity 6 Hon Director of Ministry Pray for Dr John Holdsworth as he with others promotes a culture of learning, vocation, and discernment in the diocese.

Paphos: The Parish has 3 places of worship: The church of Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa, Paphos; the Church of St Stephen in Tala and the Church of St Luke in Prodromi, which serves the town of Polis, the resort of Latchi and surrounding villages.

Monday 29

Praise God for the number of visitors who find their way to our churches, often on return trips over many years. Pray that they would find spiritual refreshment and for the longer term visitors that they would be challenged to contribute.

Tuesday 30

Praise God for the number of faithful people who contribute faithfully to many parish activities. Pray for their on-going support and for those who feel unsettled by Brexit processes, health issues and the decline in the value of pensions.

Wednesday 31

Pray that those who come to be married in the parish will find deeper meaning in their lives and in their new relationships. Pray for their families who support them, and for the support of wedding vergers and our wedding coordinator.

Thursday 1

Pray that the seeming decline in our finances will be arrested and for the Council as it seeks to find God’s will in ministering to an increasingly elderly and frail community. Pray for imaginative ways to reach out to new people.

Friday 2

Continue to pray as we seek to find a new Associate Priest and that further advertising will be successful. Pray for our three Readers and their ministry and for an interest in exploring vocations, from within the parish.

Saturday 3

Loving God, we give you thanks for your provision and for the encouragement that our steady stream of visitors, provide. Comfort the elderly, the frail and the lonely and lead us in uncertain times of finance and staffing.

Sunday 4 August

Trinity 7 Communications Pray for thoughtful, courteous, and stimulating communication across the diocese.

Mission to Seafarers Bahrain: The mission agency, funded entirely by voluntary donations and legacies, offers a comprehensive ministry of care to all who live and work at sea. There are seafarers’ centres in 121 ports around the world.

Monday 5

We praise God that the doors remain open for the services to the seafarers. We thank God for the full support from the General Organizations of Sea Ports in Bahrain.

Tuesday 6

We rejoice with Bahrain International Seafarers’ Society, which recognizes the chaplain as the Seafarers Welfare Representative.

Wednesday 7

We pray and hope that the General Organizations of Sea Ports may establish welfare centres in three other ports where we do not have any welfare facilities.

Thursday 8

We pray that the struggles to raise funds for the mission may be relaxed so that we may be entitled to collect donations and funds for the work of the mission.

Friday 9

We pray for the challenges in providing internet facilities within the ports and help from immigration and support from agents who would offer shore leave to the seafarers.

Saturday 10

We pray for the care takers in the two Seafarers’ Centres and the Customer Service Department, which cares for the welfare of the seafarers in those Centres.

Sunday 11 August

Trinity 8 Friends of the Diocese Pray for those who continue to intercede, work for, and celebrate the lands and churches of the diocese even when they are far away.

Baghdad: St George's church re-opened in 2003 to receive Iraqi people from different Christian denominations. It has now become a compound with a clinic opened in 2007, kindergarten opened in 2011, Mother's Union branch and a big hall for festivals and meetings. Hope Cultural Centre & School under construction.

Monday 12

Praise the Lord, all you nations. Extol him, all you people. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.

Tuesday 13

We thank God for giving us faithful people and a beautiful place to worship at St George’s where we can meet and hold various activities that help us to know the Word of God in a deeper way.

Wednesday 14

We pray that all ministers, staff, and congregations throughout our diocese remain safe by the grace of God.

Thursday 15

We pray that there will be peace in our country and throughout the world. We pray for the end to persecution of any individual or community in the world because of religion, nationality or race.

Friday 16

We need the Lord to intervene and according to his will, change the hearts of those who kill innocent people in his name and who believe that by doing so they serve the Lord and will gain entry into his kingdom.

Saturday 17

God, we lift up to you all our ministers in the Church and ask for your blessing and guidance to be poured upon them in their various activities. Amen.

Sunday 18 August

Trinity 9 Diocesan Retreat House – Katafiyio Pray for those who make the retreat house in Cyprus a place of refreshment, growth, and depth, and for all who stay there.

Larnaca: St Helena’s is a small parish that sits at the heart of Larnaca town. It is primarily a working Greek Cypriot town, with fewer holiday visitors than most other southern Cypriot towns. Our congregation is very varied and consists of: expatriates from several countries; seasonal ‘swallow’ visitors; holidaymakers; plus a core of loyal local people. It is a great blessing to live and to minister in and around Larnaca.

Monday 19

We praise you Lord for the many ministry opportunities that you have gifted to us. We praise you for the time and talents available within our Church community to allow us to spread your Word as widely as possible.

Tuesday 20

Father God, we are immensely grateful for the diverse nature of our congregation, both regulars and visitors. We rejoice in the freshness that this brings to our Church and to all our worship.

Wednesday 21

St Helena’s Church has a continuing steady programme of publicising our existence throughout the Larnaca town and district areas, which is gradually bringing rewards of new members. We continue to hope to attract more, younger families and children.

Thursday 22

Our two charity shops continue to thrive, for which we thank God. And we thank God also for our teams of volunteer helpers in the shops who continue to work tirelessly to make a success of this key contribution to our parish financial solvency.

Friday 23

The key challenge for St Helena’s is to make ourselves and our services much more widely known throughout the Larnaca area, to bring God to more people and to bring more people to God through our Anglican worship.

Saturday 24

Dear Father, St Helena’s Church has been blessed with so many gifts by you. Too often we are guilty of taking this for granted and for not giving you thanks. We ask, Lord, that you guide us to be better disciples to do your work throughout our parish.

Sunday 25 August

Trinity 10 Anglican Communion Pray for the laity, clergy, and bishops of the whole Anglican Communion worldwide to be joyful in worship and witness.

Bahrain: St Christopher's Cathedral is in Central Manama with services on Friday and Sunday, and in Awali, the oil compound, on Saturday mornings. We are a relatively small, but very international community, hosting many other congregations of varying traditions who use our compound during the week. Monday 26

Give thanks for a smooth continuing transition as Fr Chris and Tricia moved to UK in retirement and Fr Bill and Edie took over leadership of the ministry team at St Christopher’s.

Tuesday 27

We are grateful for the hard-working staff and many volunteers who all contribute to a very full spiritual life in and through St Christopher’s.

Wednesday 28

We are pleased that there are opportunities to develop more interfaith conversation. There is more that can be done in ecumenical relationships as well. Pray for grace and wisdom.

Thursday 29

With the breakthrough in paperwork for acquiring the building permit for our new addition we are looking to raise the final amounts needed to complete the construction and outfit the building.

Friday 30

Please continue to pray for the people and government of Bahrain. We are grateful for good relations between the churches and the ruling family. May we all contribute to the welfare of this place where God has led us.

Saturday 31

We give thanks for grace and good relationships in the broader ‘unchurched’ community. May the different ministries that take place in and from all of the congregations at the St Christopher’s compound radiate Christ’s love to those who share in the life of this country.

Sunday 1 September

Trinity 11 Spirituality Pray for the Holy Spirit to keep leading the People of God, and for all in the diocese who teach and show the Spirit’s ways both old and new.

Kyrenia: St Andrew’s is located in the heart of the beautiful port city of Kyrenia. The congregation consists mainly of resident expatriates, seasonal visitors (swallows), and tourists. St. Andrew's is also greatly blessed by the presence of a large population of multi-national students who have been welcomed and found a home among us.

Monday 2

Thank God for the growth we have enjoyed in St. Andrew's. We also offer up thanks for the many visitors who have joined us and who have commented on the warmth of the welcome and worship which they experience.

Tuesday 3

We rejoice in our continuing witness to the whole community here in Kyrenia, and for our two home study groups, Thursday discussion forum and newly reformed Men's Meet.

Wednesday 4

We continue to pray for those who have the responsibility for choosing a new Chaplain for St. Andrew's and that, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, a suitable candidate may be found soon.

Thursday 5

We pray that the illegal occupation of the Hermitage, the Chaplaincy accommodation, by the previous incumbent may soon be ended, and the work which will be necessary to make it habitable again may start soon.

Friday 6

Pray for the whole community here in North Cyprus during this time of economic difficulty and uncertainty.

Saturday 7

God the Holy Spirit, come in power and bring new life to St. Andrew's; renew us in love and service, and enable us to be faithful to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Sunday 8 September

Trinity 12 Diocesan Office Pray for those who conscientiously and skillfully serve the administration of the diocese.

Doha: The Epiphany Church has six congregations of more than 600 people. Worshipping in Four Languages – English, Tamil, Marathi and Igbo. It is truly a ‘global’ church with members of more than 30 nationalities. It is a growing church with active children and youth programs.

Monday 9

Praise God for blessing the church to spiritually grow amidst all numerous circumstances; for ACMF (Men’s Fellowship), M&M (Martha and Mary Women’s Ministry) and Prayer Ministry. The Labour Camp and Prison ministries are important areas of growth.

Tuesday 10

Rejoice that God continues to carry out His mission according to His perfect plan by rising up Godly men and women. We rejoice in the Lord for the blessed ministry of the clergy team who continue to bring joy and God’s peace. Rejoice with us for the growth of different ministries in the Church.

Wednesday 11

We continue to hope and pray that The Church of Epiphany will touch and influence many people and be a blessing in this land in particular and the region in general. We hope that the congregation will continue to be a shining light for Christ’s glory.

Thursday 12

Due to economic downturn and uncertainty of the job market the income of the church has gone down considerably. The church is facing a severe budget deficit.

Friday 13

Job insecurity is a major problem in Qatar. It is hard to say farewell to members who are part of the Church of Epiphany. Pray for those who leave the country and seek employment elsewhere. Also pray for those who work here with uncertainty and doubt.

Saturday 14

Father God, bless this Church and use us in your service to be channels of your love, joy, peace and hope. May we know your guidance and security as we follow your prompting for the glory of your name. Pray for all families and members that worship here; especially the children. Pray for the ministry team, for the clergy and their families, for the Wardens and the Church Council.

Sunday 15 September

Trinity 13 Readers Pray for all Readers and thank God for their varied ministries of worship, preaching, teaching, and care.

Ayia Napa: Christ Church serves the local English speaking community from the coastal areas of Ayia Napa, Protaras and surrounding villages. This includes an active Migrant Worker group and throughout the year holiday makers of many different nationalities.

Monday 16

We praise God for His guidance and help in our personal lives and in the life of His Church.

Tuesday 17

We rejoice with the people engaged in the activities to spread the Gospel in word and deed.

Wednesday 18

We hope that the Ammochostos Parish will grow from strength to strength.

Thursday 19

We pray that the Lord may help us to confront and overcome the struggles which we may find in our daily pilgrimage.

Friday 20

We are thankful for the challenges we have and for our prayers for them.

Saturday 21

Lord, send your Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen us as we travel on together with all men and women of our Diocese, and with those of good will in your created world. Amen

Sunday 22 September

Trinity 14 Cathedrals Pray for St Christopher’s and St Paul’s Cathedrals, their people, their deans, their canons, and their clergy.

The Retreats Ministry has its office in Nicosia run by the Retreats Facilitator. The main ministry being that of the Katafiyio Retreat House in Cyprus, the running of group and individually guided retreats in the Diocese and Province, and the giving of spiritual direction.

Monday 23

Praise God for the number of retreatants using the Katafiyio Retreat House; that they leave encouraging messages of how they have been blessed during their stay.

Tuesday 24

Rejoice that more funding has been promised in order that the Retreats Facilitator can continue to offer her service to the Diocese.

Wednesday 25

We hope that God will continue to encourage more people through the churches in Cyprus, the Gulf and Middle East to take time out for prayer and reflection.

Thursday 26

Pray that it will be possible to either find new Caretakers for Katafiyio or that more volunteers will be available to help with the practical jobs of the house to enable the Retreats Facilitator to be more free to lead retreats elsewhere.

Friday 27

People live such busy lives, have so many options with which to fill spare time in their schedules. Pray that taking time out to listen to God would be an attractive and exciting option for folk to spend time in.

Saturday 28

Lord, we give you thanks for the Retreats Ministry of the Diocese. Inspire parishes to retreat, encourage parishioners to retreat, that those in our Diocese and the Middle East will be resourced for their corporate and individual journeys of faith. In the name of Christ, Amen.

Sunday 29 September

St Michael and All Angels

Retreat Ministry Pray for all who plan and lead retreats and quiet days across the diocese.

Mission to Seafarers Cyprus: The Mission to Seafarers serves all those who venture on the oceans of the world by offering care and service to all in need who visit this island regardless of nationality or faith.

Monday 30

We give praise and thanks to God for opening doors to help our service to the seafarers continue to grow and provide a brief haven in their difficult times.

Tuesday 1

We rejoice in the planning and preparations for our new Centre in Limassol and all those volunteers who patiently support the work even in times of great challenges.

Wednesday 2

We hope the access issues for the seafarers to the Centre will reach a solution for the good of their welfare, that once again we can meet their needs and provide the much appreciated care and support they rely on.

Thursday 3

With the privatization we have had to face many challenges and struggles in maintaining the important service we offer, and though slow, progress, we pray, will continue to be made.

Friday 4

May hearts be softened and justice prevail, so those who need us may have free access to our facilities to lighten their burdens and raise their spirits.

Saturday 5

Lord bless our efforts in building your kingdom and establishing your work. Caring for those, whose lives face daily perils, on the seas of this world, so that we on the land may enjoy the fruits of their labour, in bringing us all that we have. Amen

Sunday 6 October

Trinity 16 Link with Thika Diocese Pray for Bishop Julius Wanyoike, his clergy and people, and for the continued three-way relationship between Cyprus and the Gulf, Thika, and Exeter.

Jebel Ali: Christ Church hosts 42 diverse congregations including the resident Anglican Congregation. It has a broad ministry but 350 weddings annually make them a particular feature. Daughter church St Catherine’s meets in a music school in Silicon Oasis.

Monday 7

We praise God for the Wedding ministry to the community in Dubai; that it may continue to be an opportunity for the newly wedded to reconnect with God.

Tuesday 8

We rejoice in our partnership with CNI, CSI and other ecumenical partners; helping us to embrace our unity in diversity.

Wednesday 9

We pray for our new worshipping venue for St. Catherine’s in Silicon Oasis; that it may be a place of church growth.

Thursday 10

We pray for other Christian communities in Dubai, who struggle to find a proper worshipping location due to the current regulations.

Friday 11

We pray for the transient nature of our congregation, especially those who are returning to home countries in the near future or for those who have recently arrived in Dubai.

Saturday 12

Almighty God, we ask for your help and for your blessing to be upon us. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide us in love and service to you and others living in the community around us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 13 October

Trinity 17 Link with Exeter Diocese Pray for Bishop Robert, his clergy and people, and for the three-way link with us and Thika.

Famagusta: St Mark's is a church in a predominantly Muslim city. The vast majority of Christians in Famagusta are international students in the local university and thus our church's membership is mostly students. We are a lively church with strong desire to serve God.

Monday 14

We give PRAISE that Jesus the living stone is not only in this place, but moving among Christians and non-Christians alike.

Tuesday 15

We REJOICE that God is not only reconciling, but also providing for the needs of our congregation and those in the community around us.

Wednesday 16

We HOPE that our words and deeds might be signs pointing to Jesus so that God alone might receive the glory.

Thursday 17

That we might stand fast in our STRUGGLES of witnessing and humble service within a wider Muslim and increasingly unhelpful environment.

Friday 18

That the CHALLENGE of lack of resources for the chaplaincy and ourselves, might not distract us, but rather keep us humble and thankful for all the blessings we do have.

Saturday 19

Holy Spirit, continue to move among us, open our hearts and minds, our eyes and ears to what you would have us do. May we only move forward or backward, left or right, in accordance to Your will, to Your glory. Amen.

Sunday 20 October

Trinity 18 Jerusalem and the Middle East Church Association Pray for those who promote and support our Province.

Oman: The Protestant Church in Oman is an historic partnership between the Anglican church and the Reformed Church of America. We serve around 1,000 people in four English language congregations, an Arabic and a Korean congregation and host about 60 other congregations in our two compounds.

Monday 21

PRAISE God for the good relations enjoyed with the government and people of Oman. Pray that our witness for the LORD would be backed up by lives of integrity.

Tuesday 22

Give THANKS to God for those who actively seek to serve the body of Christ here in Oman. Pray that we would deploy people wisely and well, according to their gifts and abilities, for the glory of the LORD.

Wednesday 23

Pray that the LORD would grow prayer among Christians in Oman, that there would be an upsurge in people gathering to intercede for the church, the nation and the world.

Thursday 24

Pray that there would be a clear separation of the management of the church compounds, and, the investment in the spiritual life of the congregations we directly oversee. May it be that this leads to God-centred growth in both management and discipleship.

Friday 25

Pray for inter-denominational harmony, and the resourcing and encouragement of the many different pastors/priests who use the various church campuses in Oman.

Saturday 26

(A prayer based on Isaiah 35) Almighty God, strengthen our feeble hands, steady the knees that give way, transform that which is desert into streams of living water. Come in saving power among your people in this land, so that Your great Name may be glorified in and through your church in Oman.

Sunday 27 October

Trinity 19 Clergy with permission to officiate Pray in thanksgiving for clergy who offer voluntary ministry.

Deryneia: St John the Evangelist congregation within the Ammochostos parish. We meet in the Orthodox church of St Fanourios at the invitation of the Orthodox bishop and local municipality. We serve the needs of Cypriot neighbours and English-speaking people of all nationalities living in the towns and villages of the District. We work to play our part, alongside other churches, in the mission of God in our spheres of influence.

Monday 28

We give thanks to God for his gift of an Orthodox church in which we praise and worship God. We give thanks for our many outreach ministries.

Tuesday 29

We pray for our life groups that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to have fellowship, to learn and share our experiences and to deepen our Faith.

Wednesday 30

We pray for all those who are involved with our hospital visiting group that have now extended their care for those ex pats in need to other hospitals in our area. Pray also for our Pastoral group that it may strengthen and develop its outreach to those in our church life that are in need.

Thursday 31

We are praying for the future of our church in its developing responsibility within the Ammochostos parish. We hope to embrace with enthusiasm the new opportunities of the present and the future.

Friday 1

We give grateful thanks to God for his faithfulness to his people in this place, the love that we share with one another, and the joy of welcoming the stranger and visitor into our midst.

Saturday 2

We pray for God’s continuing help and guidance in the building and growth of Christ’s ministry here at St.John’s in Deryneia.

Sunday 3 November

All Saints Sunday

Ordinands Pray for all who are in formation for ordained ministry and for those who love and support them.

Ras Al Khaimah: St Luke is a vibrant, loving fellowship with members from all over the world. We offer worship space to a variety of congregations, coordinate a Junior Church for all denominations and internally, manage a FoodBank project. Through our life, work and witness, we strive to bear the light of Christ through word, sacrament, and charity.

Monday 4

We praise God for the religious freedom granted to us through the generosity and hospitality of the Ruling Families in the UAE. May we, at all times and in this place, strive to live lives based on Gospel values; being Christ to others and seeing Christ in others.

Tuesday 5

We celebrate our diversity and rejoice in our unity as brothers and sisters; all created in the image of God. We pray that our interfaith relationships may be strengthened as we find ways to work together for the betterment of humanity.

Wednesday 6

May we remain a place of prayer, sanctuary, and refuge for so many; being a beacon of hope for the hopeless and a place of belonging for all who are searching.

Thursday 7

We pray for all who are sick and suffering and in any kind of need; for God’s healing in body, mind, and spirit; and for a steadfast trust in His love.

Friday 8

As we commemorate today the Saints and Martyrs of England, we pray for all who are persecuted for their faith, for victims of intolerance and the oppressed. May the Almighty be their strength and protection, and lead their oppressors toward compassion.

Saturday 9

Almighty God, you called Luke the physician, whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist and physician of the soul: by the grace of the Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of the gospel, give your Church the same love and power to heal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (The Collect for St Luke)

Sunday 10 November

Remembrance Sunday

The Departed Pray in grateful remembrance for the departed, not least for all who died in war and conflict.

Mission to Seafarers, Dubai: The Revd Canon Andy Bowerman leads the work of the Mission to Seafarers in Dubai.

Monday 11

Praise for our occasional success in arranging for abandoned seafarers to return to their families.

Tuesday 12

Rejoice because of the standard of living we enjoy because of the dedication and sacrifices made by seafarers.

Wednesday 13

Pray for progress in setting up ethically run seafarers employment agencies so that exploitation of seafarers can be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Thursday 14

Pray for strength to meet the needs of hundreds of seafarers in dozens of ports in the UAE and beyond.

Friday 15

Pray that seafarers’ families will be able to overcome the challenges of separation, when salaries are not paid, and poverty.

Saturday 16

Pray that MtS chaplains will always be able to prioritise the demands made on them in ways that serve seafarers before all else.

Sunday 17 November

Trinity 22 Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East Pray for our fellow dioceses of Egypt, Iran, and Jerusalem.

Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus: The Sovereign Base Areas are administered by the UK Ministry of Defence with over 3000 British service personnel, civil servants and their families living and working for peace in the area. Eight congregations are served by military chaplains from three denominations, assisted by Officiating Chaplains to the Military.

Monday 18

Praise God for all Christian people serving within HM Forces and the MOD. Pray for Alpha Forces and the Armed Forces Christian Union.

Tuesday 19

Rejoice that God’s people who gather to worship each week in military churches within the sovereign base areas are growing in commitment to Christ by serving the wider community.

Wednesday 20

Please pray for commanders and troops deployed in challenging and often dangerous roles; for the strategic mission of British Forces Cyprus in its work for peace and security.

Thursday 21

Pray that the resident team of BFC Chaplains will work effectively together and collaborate with military and civilian colleagues to the glory of God.

Friday 22

Please pray for refugees and asylum seekers throughout Cyprus.

Saturday 23

Almighty God, protect all who serve in HM Forces; strengthen them in danger and temptation; give them courage and loyalty that they may remain true to the highest traditions of their profession; and keep them steadfast when faced with the perils of action in war; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday 24 November

Christ the King Licensed Clergy Pray for ordained clergy, both stipendiary and self-supporting, with licensed responsibility.

Fujairah: St Nicholas is the daughter Church of St Luke, Ras Al Khaimah. We are small in number but great in generosity, heart, and spirit; worshipping in a beautiful Emirate where we enjoy the company of the people, the sea and the mountains – all of God’s creation.

Monday 25

We praise God for his goodness and for the many blessings he bestows upon us in our everyday lives.

Tuesday 26

We give thanks for the love and fellowship we share with one another in the breaking of bread. May we be Christ to others and see Christ in all people.

Wednesday 27

We pray for wisdom and guidance in working toward establishing a Church to the glory of Almighty God. May we grow from strength to strength; inspiring many to worship God in the beauty of holiness.

Thursday 28

For all who are sick and suffering and in any kind of need we pray for God’s healing in body, mind, and spirit.

Friday 29

On the Day of Intercession for the Missionary Work of the Church, we pray for the forging of partnerships for social outreach.

Saturday 30

Almighty God, as we give thanks for the life, work, and witness of Saint Nicholas; so may we also learn from his example. Make us ever mindful of the needs of others and, as we have received, so teach us also to give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.