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Prayer Diary January – June 2022
1 | President's Letter President's Letter | 2
President's Letter
As we move into a new year full of promise I am reminded We have, as an organisation, worked hard to adapt and
of expectations and patience, of that longing we all have for change as required and we have seen God at work, constant
things to go well, for each of us to be content and able to serve and faithful. We have seen Him bless the ministry of Gemma
God right where he has placed us now. at Jamberoo and Rhiannon at Airds as our Parish Partnership
Workers. Our Seminars, Families Equip courses and parenting
Paul describes a heart liberated by grace as, among other sessions and online presence enables us to reach families right
things, patient (Gal 5:22). Patience means trusting in the where they are. He has sustained and built up relationships
sovereign care of God. It means waiting on the Lord’s timing, amongst members when we were apart and comforted us
trusting that His plans are better than ours. If there is one through the kind words and actions of His people when we
thing we have all had to learn these past two years it is that were sad, anxious or fed-up.
sometimes our plan just doesn’t happen and the truth of Paul’s
words in Galatians is clear from our recent experience. I am ever grateful for your support as we serve and pray, as
we seek to make decisions in support of marriage and families
under God. May we enjoy and be encouraged as we pray, for
it is such a privilege.
Blessings,
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3 | How to Use This Diary How to Use This Diary | 4
Daily Noon Prayers
Core Prayers — Mothers Union Prayer
How to Use This Diary 1
Start (or end) each time of intercession with the
Mothers Union Prayer, setting our hearts and
minds on God and His work before focusing
on individual needs. (The Marriage & Life, and
Mothers Union Sydney is a ministry that is Christ-centred Mission prayers may also be added) pp5–7
and prayer-based. Partner with us as we bring before the
Lord the needs of the Mothers Union community both locally
and globally. Core Prayers — Midday Prayers
2 Pray a form of Midday Prayers. pp5–6 During
these, refer to the two sections below.
Prayer Points by Date Wave of Prayer
Pray for specific needs of The Wave of Prayer was started
members and branches after the first World War and
connected with our Sydney continues today. Each Mothers
Diocese. Jan p9, Feb p24, Union diocese is prayed for
Mar p39, Apr p54, May p69, over a three-day period every
June p84 year. Jan p21, Feb p36, Mar p51,
Apr p66, May p81, June p96
"Do not be anxious about anything, but Prayer Points for the Next Prayer Diary
in everything by prayer and supplication Prayer Points for July – December 2022
with thanksgiving let your requests be Submit by: 15th April 2022
made known to God." Email: prayerdiary@musydney.org.au
(Please put your branch in the subject line, and put the date
Philippians 4:6 of your branch meeting beside each prayer point.)
5 | Core Prayers Core Prayers | 6
Blessed Saviour, at this hour you hung upon the cross,
stretching out your loving arms. Grant that all the peoples
Core Prayers of the earth may look to you and be saved; for your tender
mercies’ sake. Amen
O Saviour of the world, by your cross and precious blood You
Mothers Union Prayer have redeemed us; save us and help us we beseech you O
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who gave marriage to be a Lord. Amen
source of blessing, we thank you for family life, with all its joys
and sorrows. May we know your presence and peace in our Midday Prayers — Form 2
homes. Fill them with your love and use them to your glory. Jesus, Lord of life, by the power of your word and through the
Bless all who are married and every parent and child. Pour actions of love, call us to be your disciples.
out upon us your Holy Spirit that we may truly love and serve
you. Bless the members of the Mothers Union throughout Give us strength to be different, to stand up for justice and
the world, unite us in prayer and worship, in love and service peace and be signs of your reconciling love for all.
that, strengthened by your grace, we may seek to do your will
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen God of grace, enable your servants to carry out your mission
on earth through the work of Mothers Union worldwide. Today
Midday Prayers — Form 1 we pray for the people and work of [refer to Prayer Points by
We beseech you, O Lord, pour your grace into our hearts; that Date and Wave of Prayer: January p21, February p36, March
as we have known the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, p51, April p66, May p81, June p96].
by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion we
may be brought to the glory of his resurrection: through Jesus We pray for all members. May you be with them in every
Christ our Lord. Amen part of their lives, encouraging and leading them, sheltering
and strengthening them so they may work to your praise and
O God, our heavenly Father, we ask you to bless the work of glory. Amen
the Mothers Union throughout the world, and especially for
each diocese for which we pray today [refer to Prayer Points Faithful and loving God, who called Mary Sumner to work for
by Date and Wave of Prayer: January p21, February p36, March the renewal of family life; inspire us to follow her example and
p51, April p66, May p81, June p96]. respond to your call to new adventures, new possibilities and
new visions for the work of Mothers Union around the world.
Bless our members in their lives and in their homes that they, May we always see the world through the eyes of Christ, speak
being strengthened in love to you and to each other, may serve to those we meet with the words of Christ, and take with us on
you faithfully, to your glory: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen our journey the peace of Christ. Amen
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Mothers Union Prayer (alternative version)
Loving Lord, we thank you for your love so freely given to us
all. We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of
the Mothers Union as we seek to share your love through the
encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and
family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in
prayer and worship, and in love and service reach out as your
hands across the world. In Jesus’ name. Amen
A Prayer for Marriage and Family Life
Heavenly Father, we thank you that you ordained marriage and
family life, modelled on the relationship of Christ and his Church.
We grieve as we see marriage devalued in the life of our nation.
Please draw our people back to yourself and your word.
Grant that young people will be prepared to live in purity and
January
that they will commit themselves to one another through
public promises.
Grant that they will show each other the love which endures.
Grant that parents will nurture their children in all godliness and
that children will honour parents. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon
husbands, wives and children so that they know love and security.
Grant that we, and our whole community, will strengthen and
support marriage and family life, to the good of our people and
the glory of your name: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
A Prayer for Mission 2022
Our Heavenly Father, fill our lives with the fruit of your Spirit
so that we may walk in joyful obedience, share your love by
word and deed, and see Christ honoured in every community
as Lord and Saviour. Amen
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Tuesday 4 January 2022
St John’s, Keiraville — We give thanks to God for the new year
Prayer Points By Date and new beginnings — the building of our new church hall is
well underway. As we prepare for our new rector and his family
to arrive, our expanded ministry team prepare new initiatives
for connection and outreach. May our Lord and Saviour show
Saturday 1 January 2022 our Mothers Union members how to play their part in serving
NEW YEARS’ DAY — We give thanks that you have brought us Him in this new year.
to this new year Heavenly Father. Grant us opportunities as
Mothers Union Sydney to uphold Christ’s teaching on marriage St Faith’s, Narrabeen — Pray for this small group of faithful
and Christian family life to your honour and glory. members as they have felt very isolated and miss meeting
altogether. May the Lord sustain members during this difficult
Sudanese Group — Our hearts are saddened at the loss of time. May they know God’s peace and comfort particularly
our sister Beverley. Give thanks for her care and guidance and those with health problems.
faithfulness in leading us in God’s word.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — Heavenly Father, we
Sunday 2 January 2022 thank you for all that you provide for us. We pray for guidance
Families in our Churches — We pray for the parents of families for our Mothers Union programs in 2022. Pray that we can
in our churches that in their busy lives they will be committed help and support those in need, both physically and spiritually
to take time to go to church each Sunday. We pray for children whenever possible.
and teenagers who attend with their parents and take part
in Sunday School and Youth programs that they will have Wednesday 5 January 2022
opportunities to hear about God’s forgiveness through Jesus. St Thomas’, Enfield — Loving Lord, you are our refuge and our
strength. We thank you for bringing us through a very difficult
Monday 3 January 2022 year and for reminding us just how much we need you, your
PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................ grace, your strength, your power and your authority. As we
Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health, prepare for the year ahead, please help us to continue to trust
strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups you and live each day for you, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our
ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord. Figtree Anglican — We thank God for bringing us to the opening
of a new year of opportunities and ask for his way forward for
PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION our Parish and his guidance for the staff in planning events that
MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who will build up our congregations and bring new people into a
suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union relationship with Jesus.
members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out
with a helping hand where possible.
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Parramatta Fellowship Group — Pray that members of the Belmore Sudanese — Praise God for the faithful members of
group will feel connected to Mothers Union and to each other this group and pray for Nora as the group leader as we make
through their contacts by phone. decisions how to meet together without Beverley’s guidance.
Thursday 6 January 2022 Sunday 9 January 2022
St James’, Berala — Pray that we might find a way for Mothers Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks for the
Union to be relevant in our parish context. past year with all its difficulties and that I have been comforted
by God’s word particularly by the truth of Philippians 4:6–7.
St Jude’s, Bowral — Pray for good health and safety for our Pray for this new year under God, for the opportunities for a
members over the Christmas and holiday period as well as for refresh before starting another year. Pray that I might have a
our Rector and members of our church ministry team. mind to be a good steward of my time always finding time to
pray and read God’s word.
St Andrew’s, Cronulla — Give thanks for the Christmas
outreach activities we have been able to hold in Cronulla at the Kimberly Rispin, Community Relations Officer — My son is to
end of last year and for any opportunities to engage people in be married this January. Please pray that the arrangements for
our community with the life-changing message of the gospel. the wedding will proceed smoothly in these uncertain times
Pray that these opportunities would bear gospel fruit. and that God will bless his marriage as he and his wife seek to
please the Lord.
Friday 7 January 2022
St Paul’s, Carlingford — We thank you Lord for this New Year, Monday 10 January 2022
that you will reveal to our hearts and minds the plans you want Mothers Union Sydney Life Vice President, Jan Livingstone
put into practice to further the mission of Mothers Union and OAM — Thank God for this new year with all the opportunities
to bring honour and glory to your name. He will give us to serve. Ask that we may be constantly looking
for ways to glorify the Lord in whatever we say or do.
Mrs Cailey Raffel, Mothers Union Sydney Patron — Almighty
God, we praise you that you are faithful to your promises and Rhiannon Bartley, Mothers Union Worker Airds — Pray for the
that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. In this children as they hear about God through books of the Bible
new year please guide the Archbishop as he leads the Diocese including Ezra, Nehemiah, Jonah, Ruth and John.
in proclaiming the excellencies of the Lord Jesus. Give him
wisdom and courage in every situation he finds himself in to Tuesday 11 January 2022
speak boldly for Jesus. St Philip’s, Caringbah — We pray for our ministry team, staff
and volunteers, and thank them for such a wonderful zoom
Saturday 8 January 2022 presentation each Sunday keeping us connected during those
Wendy Mayer, Immediate Past President and Treasurer — very long months in lockdown last year.
Please pray for a relaxing family time for Wendy and pray that
the stocktake for the Mothers Union Shop will happen smoothly.
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St Alban’s, Corrimal — Lord we give thanks for this new year Bible Studies. May this be true for Mothers Union across the
and ask that you bless each member as we meet around your world, remembering “everything changes but God changes
word and encourage each other in our walk with you. not”. Amen.
St Alban’s, Epping — We thank God for the love and faith of St Stephen’s, Mittagong — Psalm 8 starts “Lord, O’ Lord, how
Mothers Union members and for the fellowship we share. We majestic is your name”. Lord, as the Christmas story fades
pray that this year we will be able to meet freely and enjoy and we head into the new year, we pray that your name will
fellowship with each other and feel safe doing so. continue to be remembered and glorified.
St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — We pray for our Holy Communion Thursday 13 January 2022
and short annual general meeting to commence the year. We Marilyn Wilkinson, Diocesan Secretary — Praise to our Lord
are thankful for this lovely time to reconnect and restore our for leading us through the worst of this pandemic. May
fellowship and remind each other of the grace of God. He continue to watch over us as we carefully plan to meet
together and continue with our ministries.
St Mark’s, Pennant Hills — We thank God that He has shown His
love for us here in NSW as we now are learning to manage and Barbara Thomas, Assistant to Vice President Southern Region —
live with COVID. Please give our citizens patience to observe Lord God, we pray the Seminar planned for February will be
any rules that we may need to keep during the months ahead. held in the Cathedral with freedom for many women to
gather in person and to be encouraged by those who lead and
St John’s, Sutherland/Gymea — Give thanks for the holiday speak. Amen.
period that it will bring rest and relaxation to busy families after
the challenges of 2021. We ask that everyone will stay safe and Friday 14 January 2022
well, ready to begin a new year. Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Praise God
with me for the appointment of the new Dean of the Cathedral,
Wednesday 12 January 2022 the Very Rev'd Sandy Grant. Ask that he and his wife, Karyn, will
St John’s, Camden — Pray for the ministry team and staff as settle well and that their work will bring honour to the Lord
the year commences that they all will be filled with hope for Jesus as the gospel of God's grace is proclaimed and lived out
the coming year and are refreshed from their holiday. May the in this big city of Sydney.
Holy Spirit strengthen and guide them.
Gemma Bartlett, Mothers Union Worker, Jamberoo — Give
Jannali Anglican — Heavenly Father at the beginning of a thanks for a new year and new opportunities to serve the mothers
new year we look back with thankfulness for the ”in person” and their families at Jamberoo Anglican Church. Pray for vision,
meetings we had in 2021. We now look forward with hope and planning and intentional conversations around seeking first
joy for a more normal time of praise, prayer and fellowship God’s kingdom in family life and allowing the gospel to shape
as we learn from your Word, through visiting speakers and people’s plans and directions in the coming year.
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Saturday 15 January 2022 to live for Christ. Give wisdom to our speakers, Jo Gibbs, Rob
Blacktown Sudanese — Pray for the leaders of the Sudanese Smith and Jenny Brown. We give thanks for the opportunity to
groups, Achol, Nora and Martha as they discuss a way forward promote Christ’s teaching on marriage and Christian family life.
of how best to support and teach God’s Word to the members
of their groups. Fairy Meadow Hospital Visitors — Pray that restrictions to
Hospital Visiting will be lifted and that members will be able to
Life Member of Council, Pam Goodhew — Give thanks for visit new parents in Wollongong Hospital.
Sandra Chambers and Mothers Union of Grafton Diocese for
providing Pam with the contents of the Mia Mia on CDs. Tuesday 18 January 2022
St Mark’s, Sadleir — Dear Lord, we pray for the ongoing
Dillwynia Women’s Prison Chaplain, Louise Groot — Please women’s ministry at our Church. Give wisdom to those
pray for the restrictions to be lifted on Bronwyn Kyngdon to responsible especially our minister Rev. David Morgan.
re-enter the centre. The COVID command centre blocked
Bronwyn to enter due to working in both the hospital and jail. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Chaplain, Katherine Hilton —
As our state restrictions lift, please pray the COVID command Please pray that Volunteer Chaplains (including Mothers Union
centre will follow. visitors and Christian volunteers) can come back to the hospital
and that we will prepare well to have them and encourage them.
Sunday 16 January 2022
Elizabeth Lowe, Vice President Wollongong Region and Wednesday 19 January 2022
Southern Highlands Area President — As the beginning of the St Paul’s, Bankstown — Our group is quite small. Please pray
year can often be a quieter time, may we take this opportunity as we meet that the Lord will continue to bless our time
to read and reflect on God's word, and so, as a pattern, be of fellowship.
refreshed. As the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 4:11,
'to aspire to live quietly and mind our own affairs' so that St John’s, Dee Why — We pray for all our Mothers Union
the words of the Hymn ring true — 'and let our ordered lives branches and our churches as we prepare to resume ministries
confess the beauty of Thy peace’. after the holidays. May we be refreshed physically and spiritually
as we look forward to a year of service in Christ’s name.
Kara Hartley, Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry — Please pray
as the year begins that the women serving in churches and St John’s, Moss Vale — We thank God for his mercy and
organisations have energy and enthusiasm for the various guidance over the past year and pray that our fellowship will
ministries in which they serve. be blessed as we serve Him through Mothers Union.
Monday 17 January 2022 Toongabbie Anglican — We give thanks for our new Lead
Mothers Union Sydney February Seminar — Gracious Lord we Pastor Mike Hastie who joined us this month. We pray for him
pray for the seminar next month at the Cathedral and Online, and his wife and family that they will settle in well to our Parish.
‘For Such a Time as This’. May those who attend be encouraged
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Thursday 20 January 2022 Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — Please
St Andrew’s, Lane Cove — Give praise and thanks for the pray for the development of an online parenting course
new year and all it might hold. Pray for members as we presence through our Facebook Group.
gather informally for fellowship outside after the busyness
of Christmas. Pray for those members who have moved to Sunday 23 January 2022
supported living, making significant changes and pray that they Overseas and Northern Outreach — Give praise and thanks for
might feel settled and encouraged in their new surroundings. contacts made at gatherings over Christmas. Pray for workers
returning after the Christmas break to remote Australia — for
Prue Feather, Court Coordinator — Pray for the court staff and safety in travel and for fruitful connections with clergy, pastoral
judicial officers as they deal with the extra workload of people workers and the church.
still being online.
Australian Defence Forces Chaplaincy — Father, we pray for
Mowll Village Group — Pray that we will be filled with the those training to be in the Defence Forces Chaplaincy. We pray
knowledge of the Lord’s will in all wisdom and spiritual for their family as they are often away from home. Give them
understanding so that we walk in a manner worthy of him and stability and calmness as they face constant moves. In Jesus’
so are fully pleasing to him. name, Amen
Friday 21 January 2022 Monday 24 January 2022
Mothers Union Sydney Executive — Gracious Heavenly Father, Kay Landahl, Vice President Northern Region — As we move
as we commence a new year bless the work of the Executive into the new year we thank God and celebrate being able to
as they plan and endeavour to further the ministry of Mothers meet together and reconnect with our church community and
Union Sydney. friends. Help us to be aware of those members who may be
hesitant after the lockdown to share together in worship and
Christine Jensen, OAM, Members Coordinator — Heavenly in smaller groups.
Father, the past year has been challenging in so many ways
but we give thanks that you are ‘in charge’ of the world and our Prince of Wales Hospital Chaplains, with Sydney Children’s
lives. As this new year begins continue to guide so we might Hospital Chaplains, and Bronwyn Kyngdon — Bethany Downes
please you in all we do. started as the second Anglican chaplain at the beginning of
June after David moved to Concord Hospital; pray for her
Saturday 22 January 2022 to continue to settle in well and for God to strengthen and
Mothers Union Sydney Life Vice President, June Hickey — encourage her in this role. Pray for her as she is ordained as a
Pray for June as she carries out a number of roles in her local deacon early next year.
community that those around will ‘see her good works and
glorify her Father in Heaven.’ Tuesday 25 January 2022
Dapto Anglican — The Lord is our Shepherd. Thank you Loving
Father that you lead us, provide for us and protect us. Psalm 2319 | January: By Date January: By Date | 20
Mothers Union Dioceses in NSW, Armidale — May the Lord and also for the emergency room staff. Also, would you please
give us wisdom how to use our scarce resources people- pray that the application to receive funding for a 2-day per
wise, to run Diocesan events and projects and to care for our week paediatric chaplain into Randwick Kids’ Hospital may
branches which are elderly and finding it hard. be successful.
Wednesday 26 January 2022 Saturday 29 January 2022
Holy Trinity, Wentworth Falls — Join with us thanking God Ruth Cunningham and Linda Wheeler, Office Secretaries, and
that during 2021 we were able to continue meeting using Mothers Union Office and Shop Ministry — Loving Father God,
Zoom and so be encouraged by meeting with one another thank you for a time of rest and renewal after the Christmas
and by our speakers. Pray that we will make wise decisions as celebration period. Thank you for the time we have to enjoy
we finalise our program for the year. family and friends. With the change in routine, may we not
neglect spending time and drawing close with you Lord.
Helen Cooney, Vice President Southern Region, Life Vice
President — We pray for guidance and wisdom as we plan Rev. Anne Kennedy, AMUAPresident — We pray for Mothers
our program for the year in the Southern Region. We thank Union members throughout the world and ask God to
God for his caring in the past, and pray for our Mothers Union strengthen those working to assist families and communities.
members as we look at the way ahead that, despite COVID
issues, we will remain constant and faithful in our walk with Sunday 30 January 2022
him. “For that I know the plans I have you” declares the Lord, St Thomas’, Auburn — We give thanks to God for the ministry
“plans to prosper you and not to hurt you, plans to give you of Beverly Ovens with our two groups of women at Auburn.
hope and a future,” Jeremiah 29:11. Pray as these women continue to meet that they will continue
to grow in their love and knowledge of the Lord.
Thursday 27 January 2022
St Mark’s, West Wollongong — Thank the Lord for the holiday Monday 31 January 2022
rest. Pray that members will return refreshed in February ready Nungalinya Bible College — Pray for our new course ‘Learning
to serve the Lord. Pray for new members to join our group. an Australian First Language’ as a pathway into further Bible
translation work.
Moore College Hospital Visitors — Please pray for restrictions
to ease so that Hospital Visiting can restart this year at RPA. Hospital Visiting — Give praise and thanks for Mothers Union
Sydney’s long hospital ministry. Pray that as hospitals open
Friday 28 January 2022 up to visitors, our volunteers may be allowed back. Give
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Chaplains, Rev. Robert thanks for opportunities to reach families sharing God’s love
Denham — Give thanks for the rest for many of the hospital through visiting.
staff after the last two years with COVID. Ask the Lord for
safety on the roads and waterways, especially for the children
and youth. Give thanks for our emergency service personnel,21 | January: Wave January: Wave | 22
22–24 January
Egypt in Egypt, Gasabo in Rwanda, Otukpo in Nigeria, On the
Wave of Prayer Coast in Nigeria, Bathurst in Australia, Nasik in India
26–28 January
False Bay in South Africa, Shinyanga in Tanzania, Umuahia in
On Mondays pray for the work of Mothers Union Worldwide Nigeria, Ijebu South West in Nigeria, Bath and Wells in England,
focusing on the area the Holy Spirit brings to your attention. Vellore in India
1–3 January 29–31 January
The Worldwide President, Central Trustee board and all Masvingo in Zimbabwe, Kibondo in Tanzania, Nebbi in Uganda,
Mothers Union trustees and staff throughout the world Bida in Nigeria, Llandaff in Wales, Kanyakumari in India
5–7 January
Swaziland in Swaziland, Ruaha in Tanzania, Aguata in Nigeria,
Lagos Mainland in Nigeria, Norwich in England, Chotanagpur
in India
8–10 January
Lesotho in Lesotho, Kibungo in Rwanda, Etche in Nigeria,
Ogbomoso in Nigeria, West Yorkshire and The Dales in England,
Hanuato'o in Solomon Islands
12–14 January
Mauritius in Mauritius, Kericho in Kenya, Katsina in Nigeria,
Kumasi in Ghana, Winchester in England, Nandyal in India
15–17 January
Seychelles in Seychelles, Bukedi in Uganda, Enugu in Nigeria,
Birmingham in England, Marathwada in India
19–21 January
St Mark the Evangelist in South Africa, Butare in Rwanda,
Okigwe-South in Nigeria, Gambia in Gambia, British Columbia
in Canada, Rajasthan in India23 | February: By Date February: By Date | 24
Prayer Points By Date
Tuesday 1 February 2022
St John’s, Keiraville — At the beginning of the school year,
we pray especially for Lisa our Children’s and Youth ministry
leader. May God bless her with energy, imagination, inspiration
and faithfulness to him and his Word as she prepares and
organises classes for Kingdom Kids (Sunday School), Thrive
(youth group) and local primary school scripture (Schools
Religious Education).
February St Faith’s, Narrabeen — In these uncertain times we praise
you Heavenly Father for all those who have the heart to serve
those in need, especially in our church. We thank you for the
outreach of members over many years.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — Merciful Father we ask
you for a quick control of the Coronavirus currently ravaging
our world. Hear the prayers of those affected by the virus
in various part of the world. Grant healing to the sick, and
consolation to the bereaved families. We pray that an effective
medicine to combat the sickness be found.
Wednesday 2 February 2022
St Thomas’, Enfield — Heavenly Father, we thank you that you
promise to be with us always. We ask that you will safeguard
all children and young people as they resume face to face
learning at school this year. Please encourage them to find
joy in their learning and in their play. Provide them with your
loving care and protection and help them to make new friends,
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.25 | February: By Date February: By Date | 26
Figtree Anglican — We are thankful for the Life Groups Friday 4 February 2022
regathering, our SRE teachers being welcomed into some St Paul’s, Carlingford — Lord in this ever changing, doubting
classrooms and for contacts being renewed and built on and broken world we are so very thankful for your life-giving
amongst our young people and children. We pray for the staff word, the Bible, which never changes. Thank you for the
as they deal with all the issues of training and organising the assuredness of your love, grace and mercy in our life.
numbers needed for these ministries.
Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks for family
Parramatta Fellowship Group — Pray that members of the life and the joy that brings. Pray for Chris and I as we juggle the
Group will feel connected to Mothers Union and to each other blessing of looking after our granddaughter sometimes during
through their contacts by phone. the week and as I spend time looking to the day to day needs
of Mothers Union Sydney. Thank you Father, for our families
Thursday 3 February 2022 and for our fellowship families and for the privilege of serving
St James’, Berala — Please pray for cross cultural Ministry you. Pray for the February Seminar, for Christine and Ann, for
Worker JoAnn Elvery as she meets with people from different speakers, for those who attend and those who will pray.
nations including Afghani Hazara people seeking to help family
members. Pray that they might be happy to hear the gospel as Saturday 5 February 2022
well as help with, more material support. Kimberly Rispin, Community Relations Officer — This month
is very busy with assisting with the Seminar. Please pray for
St Jude’s, Bowral — As we come together for our Holy all the organisation with registration, for no changes to onsite
Communion Service at St Jude’s, let us praise our Heavenly registration, for an ease of public health orders and for numbers
Father for all our blessings and especially for the promise of attending. Pray especially for the speakers as they prepare.
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hospital Visiting — Give praise and thanks for the many
St Andrew’s, Cronulla — Pray for the children attending the five members who contribute to hospital ministry, for those who
primary schools in our parish, that their parents will decide to pray, sew and knit and for those who visit. We pray for open
let them attend Christian SRE classes as this may be their only doors, for opportunities to reach families.
opportunity to hear about Jesus. Thank God for the volunteer
teachers who take these classes in our local schools, especially Sunday 6 February 2022
our member Jackie, who co-ordinates Primary SRE in Cronulla Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Pray that
and Kurnell. Please pray that there will be sufficient teachers to our annual seminar will not only teach attendants truths, but
cover all classes. connections will be made that are sustainable even if health
restrictions again eventuate. Please pray that plans for our
Mowll Village Fellowship — Thank you for the spiritual annual Festival Service and AGM to be held on 25th March
guidance given by the village chaplains. We pray especially will result in encouragement, joy and thankfulness to our
today for Sue Steele Smith as she speaks to us from your Word. generous God.27 | February: By Date February: By Date | 28
Elaine Longford, AMUA Vice President — Pray for Elaine St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — Pray as the time of Lent
as she supports Anne Kennedy as well as being Melbourne commences and we start our first Bible Study this month that
Diocesan President. we will always be hungry for more of God's word.
Monday 7 February 2022 St Mark’s, Pennant Hills — Be with our Speaker as she opens
PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................ God’s Word in the 1st Study for the year, that our hearts and
Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health, minds will be open to His truths. We also ask that the Seminar
strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups later in the month will be successful and many will attend.
of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our Please be with the speakers as they put the last touches to
ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord. their talks.
PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION St John’s, Sutherland/Gymea — We meet for the first time
MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who this year praying for wisdom as we organise our program for
suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union 2022 and giving thanks to God for his many blessings and the
members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out freedom to gather in fellowship once again.
with a helping hand where possible.
Wednesday 9 February 2022
Tuesday 8 February 2022 St John’s, Camden — Pray for the first meeting of the year
St Philip’s, Caringbah — We thank God for our Mothers Union that members will be encouraged to return to meeting in
Communion Service today, praising God that we have so person. Pray for the communion service to be a blessing and
much to be thankful for. We pray for our Sydney seminar this encouragement. Give thanks for this fellowship of women.
month, and for all Mothers Union members here in Australia
and around the world. Jannali Anglican — As we meet for the first time this year we
look forward to a time of sharing and encouragement and the
St Alban’s, Corrimal — We ask your blessing Lord, on all branch joy of just “getting together again.”
leaders. Give them wisdom as they lead and encourage us this
coming year. St Stephen’s, Mittagong — In our communion service today,
help us to focus on our saviour, Jesus, and the great sacrifice he
St Alban’s, Epping — We give thanks that we are once again able gave for us. Pray for our church ministers and others in positions
to meet as a group face to face and share Holy Communion of leadership within our congregations. We pray that they will
together. Bless us as we share lunch together and hold our first lean on Jesus’ teaching, guiding us in our Christian walk.
meeting for some time. We pray for the Seminar at the end of
this month and for those organising it Thursday 10 February 2022
Mrs Cailey Raffel, Mothers Union Sydney Patron — Please pray
for wisdom for the Archbishop as he prepares for synod and
chairs these meetings at the end of the month. Please pray29 | February: By Date February: By Date | 30
too for Cailey and the other Anglicare Cross Cultural Advisors, Sunday 13 February 2022
writing resources for use in church ESL ministries and supporting Mothers Union Sydney Life Vice President, Jan Harrison —
churches seeking to reach multicultural communities. Thank God for the wonderful hymns that have been written
which bring to our mind the precious truths about him. ‘How
Wendy Mayer, Immediate Past President and Treasurer — sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear, It soothes
Pray for Wendy as she prepares the Mothers Union Sydney our sorrows, heals these wounds, and drives away our fear.’
accounts for the auditor and makes sure the other beginning
of year details are carried out. Prince of Wales Hospital Chaplains, with Sydney Children’s
Hospital Chaplains, and Bronwyn Kyngdon — Pray for the
Friday 11 February 2022 possibility of a dedicated Sydney Children’s Chaplain to be
Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — Pray for appointed as it would be fantastic to have a chaplain to focus
the development of the Let’s Chat — parenting via the Facebook solely on the Kids’ Hospital.
group, that it would become a regular source of support and
encouragement and challenge to parents. Monday 14 February 2022
Overseas and Northern Outreach — Pray for Clergy families
Kay Landahl, Vice President Northern Region — We pray for our as they serve in remote Australia. Give praise for their
Mothers Union branches as they meet together for the first time commitment to the gospel and to the people they care for.
since June last year. May we look forward to recommencing Pray for wisdom as they seek to share the gospel with people
opportunities to serve as the courts and hospitals open their who are sometimes unwilling to hear.
doors to enable Mothers Union members to visit. We pray
for and thank you Lord, for all our Mothers Union volunteers Suzanne Reimer, Area President, Western Region — We give
reaching out and serving you through Mothers Union e.g. our God thanks that we are able to meet with one another
the shop/office, assisting at play groups and a variety of ways again. We pray we may listen well to those we meet, that we
within Mothers Union and their church communities. may be gentle and kind and that we always share the love that
God so generously gives to us.
Saturday 12 February 2022
Diocesan Members — Gracious Lord we pray for our members Tuesday 15 February 2022
who are not able to attend branch meetings. May you uphold St Mark’s, Sadleir — Continue to pray for members who are
them in every circumstance of life and may they be encouraged now Diocesan members that they will still be connected and
in the fellowship we share through Mothers Union. supported by Mothers Union Sydney.
Marilyn Wilkinson, Diocesan Secretary — We pray for our Gemma Bartlett, Mothers Union Worker, Jamberoo — Pray
teachers and students who have endured such disruption over for me (Gemma) and all of us that “We might live a life worthy
the past 2 years. May they be renewed, invigorated and inspired of the Lord and may please him in every way, bearing fruit in
to keep learning, trusting in our loving Lord for their education. every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being
strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so31 | February: By Date February: By Date | 32
that we might have great endurance and patience and joyfully honoured by the commitment, presence and participation of
give thanks to the Father who has qualified us to share in the our members. We value your prayers that this commitment
inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.” (Col:1:10–12) will be a witness to their church and their own families. We also
value your prayers, as the representatives for our Branches
Wednesday 16 February 2022 plan for our Area Day.
St Paul’s, Bankstown — Give thanks for the faithful members
at Bankstown over the years. Pray that they will continue to be Friday 18 February 2022
encouraged by the fellowship of Mothers Union. Mothers Union Sydney Executive — Pray as Executive meets
today that the Lord will bless their time together and grant
St John’s, Dee Why — We pray for our branch as we plan for them wisdom in decision making.
the year that we may keep in mind the aims and objectives
of Mothers Union. We pray too that God’s Spirit would shine Ministry to Cross Cultural Women, Margie — Give thanks for
through us and help us to truly live out the gospel within our easy reconnections face to face with women from the English
families, parish and wider community. class and wider community.
Moss Vale Anglican Parish — We remember, as we join together Saturday 19 February 2022
sharing The Lord's Supper, his gift of salvation to us. We pray Sudanese Group — Pray as the Sudanese groups continue to
particularly for the continuation of SRE in our schools. May meet that they will grow in their understanding of God’s word
young hearts be softened to hear and see God's love for them, and be blessed by the fellowship they share in the Lord’s name.
through those led to teach SRE.
Ruth Cunningham and Linda Wheeler, Office Secretaries, and
Toongabbie Anglican — We would value your prayers as Mothers Union Office and Shop Ministry — Thank you God for
we commence this year’s program commencing with Holy the blessing and encouragement of each of our members who
Communion. As we implement the program we pray that our phone, visit, volunteer and generously give to the shop and
gatherings will be effective in helping us to grow in knowledge office, especially with the current changed circumstances. It is
and depth of insight so that our lives will reflect God’s love and a privilege to spend time with them, as they so willingly share
compassion to the people around us. their time, gifts and love in service to you. May we be mindful
of showing our appreciation to them.
Thursday 17 February 2022
St Andrew’s, Lane Cove — Give praise and thanks for Sunday 20 February 2022
opportunity to begin our year with a Communion Service, for Helen Cooney, Vice President Southern Region, Life Vice
time together, for worship and prayer and fellowship. President — We remember this month our children and
grandchildren who are returning to school for the coming year.
Elizabeth Lowe, Vice President Wollongong Region and For some it will be a new experience and for older students
Southern Highlands Area President — As the meetings in in their final year, we pray that you will bless them, lead and
the Branches recommence, we pray that God's name will be protect them through the uncertainties ahead.33 | February: By Date February: By Date | 34
Dillwynia Women’s Prison Chaplain, Louise Groot — Please Wednesday 23 February 2022
pray for our Muslim Chaplain, Manal, who contracted COVID. Holy Trinity Wentworth Falls — We pray that we will continue
Although she has recovered from COVID, she is still unwell to be an encouragement to one another in our walk with the
and feeling weak. Please pray for healing and the Chaplaincy Lord and as we share together in our meeting and as we join
team at Dillwynia as we care for the Muslim inmates. the live stream seminar on Friday.
Monday 21 February 2022 Marilyn Robey, AMUA Treasurer — Pray for Marilyn as she
Christine Jensen OAM, Members’ Coordinator — Gracious oversees the finances of AMUA.
Lord, we thank for the privilege of connecting with many
younger women through the February Seminar. We pray for Thursday 24 February 2022
this year’s seminar on Friday, ‘For Such a Time as This’. May St Mark’s, West Wollongong — Pray for our service, short meeting
it give a real boost and encouragement to those attending in and lunch today, and for our speaker, Simone Boswell, our Area
person and online to know that their true identity is in Jesus. President, Wollongong area, as she encourages members.
Rhiannon Bartley, Mothers Union Worker, Airds — Pray for Life Member of Council, Sandra Hugo — Father we thank you that
more leaders to be raised up and convicted by God to serve we live in a safe country where the government, church and non-
in ministry. profit organisations have been able to provide for the physical
and mental needs of people during the COVID pandemic.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Dapto Anglican — Thank you Lord for your strength that Friday 25 February 2022
sustains us every day. ‘Never will I leave you, never will I forsake February Seminar — ‘FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS’ — Gracious
you.’ Hebrews 13:5 Lord we bring before you the seminar today. We pray for the
speakers that you will uphold them as they speak. We pray for
Prue Feather, Court Coordinator — Please pray for safety from the organisation and that those attending will be encouraged
COVID for our volunteers as the courts reopen. to find their true identity in Jesus and that those who are
challenged in their family life will find support.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Rev. Katherine Hilton, Chaplain —
Please pray that as Royal Prince Alfred plans for the Saturday 26 February 2022
redevelopment of the hospital that Christians and other Mothers Union Dioceses in NSW, Bathurst — Please pray for
religions would be catered for with a chapel and other religious our Bishop Mark Calder and his wife Susan as they together
spaces. Please pray Chaplains will get good office space near nurture the Diocese and particularly ministry families. Give
the Chapel. Please pray that the spaces are accessible to all thanks for the new clergy that have come to serve in our
and that these spaces will be useful for generations to come Diocese and pray that new clergy will offer to serve in the
and for wisdom in the negotiations with the hospital. vacant parishes.35 | February: By Date February: Wave | 36
Hospital Visiting — Give praise and thanks for the many
members who contribute to hospital ministry, for those who
pray, sew and knit and for those who visit. We pray for open
doors for opportunities to reach families. Wave of Prayer
Sunday 27 February 2022
St Thomas’, Auburn — Continue to pray for the two groups of On Mondays pray for the work of Mothers Union Worldwide
women meeting at St Thomas’ for the Mandarin group and the focusing on the area the Holy Spirit brings to your attention.
Multinational group. May the Lord bless their fellowship and
may they reach out to those who don’t know Jesus. 2–4 February
Matlosane in South Africa, Mumias in Kenya, Eha-Amufu in
Kara Hartley, Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry — Pray for Nigeria, Ballarat in Australia, Niagara in Canada, North Kerala
the women being ordained in February (and give thanks for in India
those ordained in November 2021) that they will continue in
faithfulness to God’s word and his people all their days. 5–7 February
Botswana in Botswana, Marsabit in Kenya, Idah in Nigeria,
Monday 28 February 2022 Jebba in Nigeria, Salisbury in England, Andaman and Nicobar
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Chaplains, Rev. Islands in India
Robert Denham — Give thanks for the School at Westmead
Kids’ Hospital. As the teachers and assistants get to know the 9–11 February
longer term patients and work on their individual plans, please Lainya in South Sudan, Ankole in Uganda, Abuja in Nigeria,
pray that the children and youth will be helped to keep up their Lagos-West in Nigeria, Lichfield in England, Karnataka North
schoolwork as they recover, and that the teachers can relate in India
well with them.
12–14 February
Matana in Burundi, South Ankole in Uganda, Morogoro in
Tanzania, Ohaji/Egbema in Nigeria, New Westminster in
Canada, Dornakal in South India
16–18 February
Bentiu in South Sudan, Bunyoro Kitara in Uganda, Okigwe-
North in Nigeria, Omu-Aran in Nigeria, Kilmore, Elphin and
Ardagh in All Ireland, Krishna-Godavari in India37 | February: Wave August: By Date | 38
19–21 February
Free State in South Africa, Bondo in Kenya, Ogbia in Nigeria,
Offa in Nigeria, Swansea and Brecon in Wales, Argentina
in Argentina
23–25 February
Wau in South Sudan, Kigeme in Rwanda, Bauchi in Nigeria, St
David's in Wales, Mandalay in Myanmar
26–28 February
Mundri in South Sudan, Madi and West Nile in Uganda, Isikwuato
in Nigeria, Chichester in England, Seoul in South Korea
March39 | March: By Date March: By Date | 40
Figtree Anglican — It is Ash Wednesday and our staff are
away for Retreat today. We ask God's blessing on their Bible
Prayer Points By Date studies and deliberations that they will be strengthened and
encouraged considering the lessons learned in the struggles
of last year that they can shepherd the Parish well.
Tuesday 1 March 2022 Parramatta Fellowship Group — Thank the Lord for this faithful
St John’s, Keiraville — We give thanks for the appointment group and pray that they will be able to meet up soon.
of Jason and Paula McPhail to our ministry team with special
responsibilities for our University of Wollongong students. Thursday 3 March 2022
As the academic year begins, we pray for good contacts and St James’, Berala — Give thanks for the generosity of church
connections with both local and overseas students and a members and others which has meant we are able to meet
genuine welcome to our international church service. some physical needs of people who ask for help.
St Faith’s, Narrabeen — We pray Lord, that you sustain members St Jude’s, Bowral — Pray that God’s Holy Spirit will open our
during these uncertain times and that they may know your hearts and minds as we commence our first Bible Study of the
comfort and peace. year. We give thanks for the preparation of our guest speaker
and that she too will be guided by the Holy Spirit.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — As Lent begins on Ash
Wednesday 2nd March, pray: Father, give us a willing heart to St Andrew’s, Cronulla — As we meet together for the first time
hear your message. We ask you to refresh our spirit so that we in 2022, we give thanks for all who have worked so hard during
might delight in you afresh. the past year to keep us safe from COVID as we are able to
again meet face to face, both in church and in Mothers Union.
Wednesday 2 March 2022 We also pray and give thanks for the speakers who come and
St Thomas’, Enfield — Loving God, as we celebrate the 125th share with us. We pray that our program for the year will meet
anniversary year of St. Thomas’s Enfield Branch of Mothers the needs of our members. We also pray that more families
Union, we give you thanks and praise for the humility, and children will join our church.
faithfulness, generosity and commitment of all those who
have been dedicated to supporting the needs of families Friday 4 March 2022
and communities worldwide, and bringing them hope. In a St Paul’s, Carlingford — Lord we give thanks for all who have
world full of chaos and despair, we pray that going forward, gone to different parts of the world in our name to proclaim
the extraordinary work of Mothers Union will continue to your word and name. We pray especially for members of
grow, and respond to the ever changing needs of families and Mothers Union as they seek to bring health measures, family
communities everywhere, In Jesus’ Name, Amen. and community safety and Christ’s love and grace into the
lives of all.41 | March: By Date March: By Date | 42
Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks for times Monday 7 March
shared with Mothers Union Sydney members as we serve the PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................
Living God. Pray for the Festival Service and AGM on March Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health,
25th that both might bring glory to God as we worship together strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups
and consider the broad ministry of Mothers Union Sydney. May of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our
we be led by His Spirit always looking forward. ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord.
Saturday 5 March 2022 PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION
Barbara Thomas, Assistant to Vice President Southern Region — MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who
Heavenly Father, grant that members from the five branches suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union
in Sutherland/St.George Area will be able to participate in an members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out
Area Day at a date still to be set. Bless, inspire and encourage with a helping hand where possible.
Executive as they plan and participate in these days. Amen.
Tuesday 8 March 2022
Overseas and Northern Outreach — Pray for the church and St Philip’s, Caringbah — We look forward to the blessing of
peoples of Papua New Guinea still struggling with COVID. Give having guest speakers come and share God's word with us again.
praise for the medical and support teams who seek to care for
the sick and dying. Pray for the exhausted medical system and St Alban’s, Corrimal — We pray for our members worldwide.
hospitals, that they will be reopened to serve the community. Give them your Holy Spirit as they continue to support families
who have lost loved ones over this past 2 years.
Sunday 6 March
Mrs Cailey Raffel, Patron — Please pray for the Archbishop St Alban’s, Epping — We pray for all Hospital visitors from
on retreat with the Sydney Assistant Bishops (March 9–11) Mothers Union who visit in the Maternity wards. We pray that
and at the National Bishops' Conference (March 18–22). Pray we can do it safely when we are permitted to carry out this
for Cailey as she meets with other Ministry Wives this month. ministry. May it always be done to the glory of God. We pray
May she encourage them in their support of their husbands for all Hospital Chaplains as they carry out their ministry.
and ministries, in their care for their families and in seeking
gospel opportunities wherever the Lord has placed them. Pray St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — We look forward to another
especially for their family that they will not feel isolated but Bible study in this year's series as we are always eager to
have good friends to support them. learn, inwardly digest and encourage one another with our
fellowship and time of reflection. ’Twas grace that taught our
Moore College Hospital Visitors — Pray that student wives hearts to fear, and grace our fears relieved. How precious did
at Moore College will sign up to do Hospital Visiting this year that grace appear the hour we first believed.’
and be able to complete the online training necessary to do
Hospital Visiting at RPA. St Mark’s, Pennant Hills — Please be with our Rector, Craig, as
we have our annual Communion Service, that, as he opens God’s43 | March: By Date March: By Date | 44
word to us, our hearts will also be open to receive and know of Friday 11 March 2022
His wonderful promises. Nungalinya Bible College — Pray for our last ‘Languages
Workshop’ as Elders record sermons in First Languages
St John’s, Sutherland/Gymea — We ask God's blessing on the focussing on the Easter story.
children attending Promise Land kids' program each Sunday
and give thanks for the loving guidance of their families as Elizabeth Lowe, Vice President Wollongong Region and
they grow in understanding His love and saving grace. Southern Highlands Area President — As we see the changing
of the seasons, may it cause us to reflect, not only on changes
Wednesday 9 March 2022 in our lives, but on a God who never changes, and who daily
St John’s, Camden — Pray for our members as we look at provides for those who trust Him. "Look at the birds of the air:
the Bible study together. Pray that we grow in knowledge of they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your
your word and understanding of its application to our lives. Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than
Give thanks that we can study together for the first time in they." Matthew 6:26
many months.
Saturday 12 March 2022
Jannali Anglican — We pray for members no longer able to Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Thank God
attend meetings. We thank you for their many years of loving for the seasons of life, climate and the church. Pray that as we
service and pray you will grant them your peace and that they enter Lent all Mothers Union members will reflect deeply on
are well cared for in their changed circumstances. In Jesus’ the meaning of sacrifice and turn again to the Lord Jesus and
name, Amen. so serve Him, with grateful hearts.
St Stephen’s, Mittagong — We thank you, Lord, for the many Refugees — Gracious Lord, we bring before you the thousands
gifts, talents and abilities that you have given each of us. Help of Afghan refugees seeking to escape injustice and war in
us to be mindful of all that we have and to share what you have Afghanistan. May those who have been able to settle in Australia
provided, being generous in all areas of our lives. be able to cope with the trauma they experienced and the many
changes they are facing. May they find their true home with you.
Thursday 10 March 2022
Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — Pray that Sunday 13 March 2022
we will find new avenues to offer our parenting programs e.g. Kimberly Rispin, Community Relations Officer — Pray for my
colleges and schools. I am running a single seminar in March visits to Senior Ministers in our churches in Sydney to help
at Excelsia College. them understand Mothers Union Sydney and encourage them
to see that Mothers Union can help them reach out to families
Hospital Visiting — We pray for a person to co-ordinate in their churches.
hospital visiting across the diocese. We thank you for those
who have carried this task previously and pray for the right Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Rev. Katherine Hilton, Chaplain —
person to come forward. Please pray that we will be quick to listen, slow to speak and slowYou can also read
