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Prayer Diary July – December 2021
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President's Letter
Welcome to the second edition of the six-month prayer diary
and thank you to Christine and all who have contributed.
It is hard to believe that we are into the second half of 2021.
I have been to many branches both in person and online and
I am grateful for all you continue to do in support of Mothers
Union Sydney as branch members or as diocesan members.
Thank you for your prayers and your willingness to try different
approaches as we meet or navigate these times.
As for our organisation, Kimberly, is visiting parishes asking
“what can we do to support families?” and helping to inform
and re-establish connections. Our two Church Workers,
Gemma and Rhiannon are proving to be gifted, motivated and
enthusiastic women working where God has placed them.
Please keep praying for them as they reach out to their
communities in Jamberoo and Airds.
May we enjoy praying together as we serve,
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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. July p9, Aug p24, Union diocese is prayed for
Sept p39, Oct p54, Nov p69, over a three-day period every
Dec p84 year. July p21, Aug p36, Sept
p51, Oct p66, Nov p81, Dec p96
"Do not be anxious about anything, but Prayer Points for the Next Prayer Diary
in everything by prayer and supplication Prayer Points for January – June 2022
with thanksgiving let your requests be Submit by: 15 October 2021
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.)
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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: July p9, Aug p24, Sept p39, Oct p54,
as we have known the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, Nov p69, Dec p84].
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 by Faithful and loving God, who called Mary Sumner to work for
Date and Wave of Prayer: July p9, Aug p24, Sept p39, Oct p54, the renewal of family life; inspire us to follow her example and
Nov p69, Dec p84]. 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
July
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 2020
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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Saturday 3 July 2021
Inner West Area Day, Enfield — As we meet over lunch for our
Prayer Points By Date Area Day may we be encouraged as we listen to the Bible talk
by Jackie Stoneman ‘Anchor for the Soul — Hope in Our Time’.
May the Lord bless our time of fellowship.
Thursday 1 July 2021 Oakhurst Sudanese — Praise God for his love, mercy and
St James’, Berala — We give thanks for the number of families care of our families.Pray for Martha Arok as she continues the
with young children in our church family. Join with us as we teaching on evangelism.
pray for the parents as they seek to teach their children about
Jesus the King and that God will be preparing and protecting St Thomas’, Enfield — Loving God, we thank you for our
these children’s hearts. We also pray for the kids church and children’s and youth ministry leaders and scripture teachers.
youth group leaders. As they prepare lessons and activities, we pray that they will
follow your leadership with renewed strength and energy. Fill
St Jude’s, Bowral — Our branch does not have a meeting this them with Your spirit and power Lord, as they continue to fulfil
month due to the Holiday Program for the Children. Please this wonderful ministry, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
pray for everyone involved in the planning and running of
this very special event and that many children will come to Sunday 4 July 2021
know the Lord. Archbishop Kanishka and Cailey Raffel — Gracious Lord, we
thank you for the election of Archbishop Kanishka Raffel and
St Andrew’s, Cronulla — Pray for safe travel for Beverley Ovens pray for him and Cailey as they adjust to this new role with
as she drives to speak at our meeting, updating us on Mothers many responsibilities. May they be conscious of the prayers of
Union worldwide as well as in the Sydney Diocese. the people in the Diocese for them and their family.
Friday 2 July 2021 Monday 5 July 2021
St Paul’s, Carlingford — Thank you Lord for the seasons and PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................
for the joys that each one brings, thank you for your grace that Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health,
comforts, strengthens, encourages and restores us. strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups
of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our
Helen Cooney, Vice President Southern Region, Life Vice ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord.
President — Heavenly Father, we pray for our Area Days this
month in the Inner West Area (Saturday 3rd July) Southern PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION
Region (Tuesday 6th July). We thank you for the opportunity MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who
to share together in Bible Study and learning. Open our minds suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union
to the opportunity to grow in our faith and our knowledge of members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out
you during this day. with a helping hand where possible.
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Tuesday 6 July 2021 Thursday 8 July 2021
St George/Sutherland Area Day at St John’s Penshurst — Pray Parramatta Fellowship Group — Pray that the members of the
that the members who attend the Area Day will be encouraged Group will feel connected to Mothers Union and to each other
as they listen to the Bible talk by Jackie Stoneman ‘Anchor for through their contacts by phone.
the Soul — Hope in Our Time’. May the Lord bless our time of
fellowship as we discuss and pray together. Kay Landahl, Vice President Northern Region — Many families
have been going through difficult times following the heavy
St John’s, Keiraville — We pray for our parish as we await the rains and floods in our state. We pray for the communities
appointment of a new Rector. We pray for our nominators affected by these floods especially for those who have lost
and Rev. John and Cathryn Thew as they care for our parish their homes and /or had their homes damaged and livelihoods
in the interim. disrupted. Please bless those who volunteer their time to bring
relief to those suffering and we pray Lord, may they look to
St Faith’s, Narrabeen — Our Lord and Father, please send your you for the hope that only comes from you.
Holy Spirit to help us think of creative ways to encourage
younger members of our church to come along to hear what Friday 9 July 2021
Mothers Union is about and the work that members in our Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks for the
Diocese are doing in our city and working to support overseas. prayerful support and encouragement of family and friends
as I serve.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — Thank you, Lord, for
us receiving our COVID vaccinations. Our thoughts and Hospital Visiting — We pray for a suitable person to take the
continuing prayers are with those less fortunate and the position of coordinator for Hospital Visiting in Mothers Union
suffering they endure. Sydney, building on the ministry of many years. We pray for
open doors as hospitals return to allowing visitors post COVID.
Wednesday 7 July 2021
Figtree Anglican — Pray with us for the wellbeing and care of Saturday 10 July 2021
our frail former Mothers Union members who can no longer Belmore Sudanese — Praise God for the faithful members
come to church that they will hear God’s word read to them in coming each month. Pray for Monica Biel President of the
the course of each week. Branches and for Priscilla and Elizabeth Mayan who are unable
to return to Australia after taking relatives to the Sudan for
Kimberly Rispin, Community Relations Officer — Please help their funerals.
Kimberly and the Executive members prepare for exhibiting
and representing Mothers Union Sydney at the GAFCON Wendy Mayer, Immediate Past President and Treasurer — Praise
Australasian conference this month. Please pray for the God for the promotional work Kimberley Rispin has done for
conference, the speakers and attendees and especially for the Mothers Union Sydney last year and this year. Give thanks that God
new contacts that we make. has graciously provided Mothers Union Sydney with the financial
ability to reach out as a Christian organisation in today’s society.
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Sunday 11 July 2021 St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — Our Mothers Union Sydney
Life Vice President, Jan Livingstone OAM — Thank God for Chaplain, Jan Donohoo, will be our guest speaker and we look
the five new people showing interest in becoming members forward to her message and her journey so far. It is so good to
locally. May we be nurturing and encouraging as we seek to be back again together and hopefully this will continue. We
grow our ministries. praise God for keeping us safe.
Mothers Union in Myanmar — Heavenly Father, our hearts St Mark’s, Pennant Hills — Please pray that the visitors at our
go out to the nation of Myanmar at this time and we pray for “Bring and Buy” today will enjoy their time with us and learn
an end to the troubles and especially for the members of the that Mothers Union is about sharing Christ’s love with others,
Mothers Union. May they be kept safe and give them courage especially families.
to continue to stand for Jesus.
St John’s, Sutherland/Gymea — We give thanks for the
Monday 12 July 2021 opportunity to share fellowship at the Area Day last week. May
Rhiannon Bartley, Mothers Union Worker, Airds Campbelltown the message we received deepen our faith and strengthen
— Pray for new families coming to church, that they would be us each day.
welcomed well, encouraged and challenged to seek Jesus above
all and make connections with other Christians within church. Wednesday 14 July 2021
St John’s, Camden — We give thanks for the thriving Women’s
Life Member of Council, Pam Goodhew — Give thanks for Ministry and pray many of the women who come will be drawn
Pam’s faithfulness in supporting Mothers Union Sydney. Pray into a closer relationship with you Lord and fellowship with
for her as she copes with loss of sight. each other.
Tuesday 13 July 2021 Jannali Anglican — We thank you that we were able to join
St Philip’s, Caringbah — Praise God for our Ministry Team here with our other branches for the St. George/Sutherland Area
at St Philip's, for their dedication in all that they do to keep us Day and shared God’s blessing as we heard from His word and
safe and to preach God's word. Pray especially for our Youth/ shared in fellowship together.
Children's minister Elise who is our speaker today.
St Stephen’s, Mittagong — We praise you, Lord, for the
St Alban’s, Corrimal — Lord, protect us from acceptance of opportunities you raise for us to learn and grow in our Christian
much that the media portrays — an attitude of antagonism and walk. Help us to seek out these opportunities and to deepen
the non acceptance of Christian values. our love and service in your name.
St Alban’s, Epping — We thank you Lord for the fellowship we Thursday 15 July 2021
can enjoy together again now. We pray for all those who cannot St Andrew’s, Lane Cove — Give thanks that we can meet in a warm
meet face to face as yet because of COVID. Bless our time together and welcoming place enjoying worship, prayer and fellowship.
today enjoying a "Warm Winter lunch" at the ARV function centre. Pray for those who are frail, that they might know God’s peace.
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Prue Feather, Court Coordinator — We give thanks that we are mums in hospital and served morning tea at court. May the
now able to return to the Courts and for the opportunity we have seed that was sown bear fruit to God’s glory.
to talk to people. Pray we will be good listeners and encouragers.
Families in our Churches — Pray for families in our churches as
Friday 16 July 2021 they cope with the busyness of family life. Give the parents wisdom
Mothers Union Sydney Executive — Gracious Lord, bless the in raising their children. May they honour the Lord in all they do.
work of the Executive. Pray that the Lord will guide them
and give them wisdom as they seek to further the ministry of Monday 19 July 202
Mothers Union Sydney. Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, Kara Hartley — With six
months of the year gone and another six months to go please
Rev. Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Join give thanks for all the ministry that's been possible. Please
with me in thanking God that we have democratic and stable pray for the Gafcon conference taking place at Stanwell Tops
government in our country. Remember to pray for opportunities and may we find ways to continue to support and encourage
to use these times to bear witness to God’s sovereignty and women in ministry in both Australia and NZ.
kindness to us, even though we don’t deserve it.
Australasian GAFCON Conference July 19–22 — Give thanks
Saturday 17 July 2021 for the opportunity for Mothers Union Sydney to be represented
Blacktown Sudanese — Praise God for Christine Jensen at this conference and to be able to present the work and
teaching God’s word each month. Pray the members grow in ministry of Mothers Union.
the knowledge and love of God’s word.
Tuesday 20 July 2021
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Chaplain, Katherine Hilton — St Mark’s, Sadleir — We thank God for the love and faith of all
Please continue to pray for a good Protestant replacement for Mothers Union members and the encouragement we receive
the Salvation Army Chaplaincy position. May it be someone from each other. We pray for guidance as we join the Diocesan
who knows and loves the Lord and his word and is gifted in membership of Mothers Union in Sydney, that we may be
Pastoral Care. encouraged to support each other through prayer and Bible Study.
Life Vice President, June Hickey — Give thanks for June’s work Fairy Meadow Hospital Visitors — Pray for the visitors who are
and ministry in Mothers Union Sydney and pray for her in her to visit in the public and private hospitals in Wollongong. May
involvement in the community. they share Christ’s love with the new mothers.
Sunday 18 July 2021 Wednesday 21 July 2021
Joan Tasker, Vice President Wollongong Region and St Paul’s, Bankstown — Heavenly Father, we look towards our
Wollongong Area President — Praise God for the many years meeting today with Jo and in anticipation to share together in
of ministry of Mothers Union in the Illawarra. Thank our loving friendship and fellowship. We pray that we may continue to
Father for the godly women who have prayed, visited new be able to meet together. We thank you for the reminder of
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the importance of your presence in our lives, so that we may year’s Bible studies, ‘An Anchor for the Soul — Hope in Our Time’,
continue to serve you. will have been a time of encouragement. We are so grateful for
the continued commitment to the work of Mothers Union by
St John’s, Dee Why — We pray for our branch as we continue the prayers and encouragement. of our members.
to look at ways we can further support families within the
parish and encourage them in their Christian lives. Marilyn Wilkinson, Diocesan Secretary — “All I have needed your
hand has provided, great is your faithfulness, Lord unto me”. Amen.
St John’s, Moss Vale — Join us in prayer for our pastor Dean, and
his wife Catherine, and their large family, as we gather together Saturday 24 July 2021
to enjoy their hospitality. May our fellowship together deepen. Christine Jensen, OAM, Members’ Coordinator — Heavenly,
Father, we particularly pray for marriages in our families and
Toongabbie Anglican — Heavenly Father, we thank you for churches. We remember that our marriages should reflect the
your Word which has everything we need to know about how relationship of the Lord Jesus and his church. May those who
to live for you, to be a light in the world and the salt of the are finding things difficult turn to you and be given wisdom in
earth. We ask your blessing on Jan Donohoo as she leads us making decisions. Grant that our children and grandchildren
through the 3rd Bible Study ‘An Anchor in dry times’. may grow up to know you and commit their lives to you.
Thursday 22 July 2021 Lyn Middleton, AMUA Australia Secretary — Pray for Lyn as she
St Mark’s, West Wollongong — Pray for our Service, short fulfils her work as secretary for Mothers Union Australia.
meeting and lunch today, and for Sarah Condie at Mary
Andrew’s college as she speaks about her work. Sunday 25 July 2021
St Thomas’, Auburn Multinational — Praise God for the faithful
Gemma Bartlett, Mothers Union Worker, Jamberoo — Give thanks members coming each month to the meetings. Pray that the
for lots of connections formed and relationships deepened in members will continue to be caring for each other.
the first 6 months of this year. Pray for vision, planning and
conversations around creating new Bible study groups that have St Thomas’ Auburn Mandarin — Praise God for Amy He the
a Titus 2 model of older women meeting with younger women President of the Branch, as she supports and cares for the members.
in a way that is sustainable for new mothers to be present weekly.
Pray for Gemma as she meets fortnightly 1 to 1 with a new mum, Nungalinya Bible College — Pray for our eight graduating
who is keen to reconnect with her faith and church. classes in 2021, that students will return home to serve their
communities and share of their learning.
Friday 23 July 2021
Elizabeth Lowe, Area President, Southern Highlands — We value Monday 26 July 2021
your prayers for those in our Branches, who joined together in Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — Please
June for our Area Day, hosted by Camden Branch. Pray that the pray for the training workshops being run in North Queensland
Bible teaching by Rev. Jackie Stoneman on the theme of this on 30, 31st July and 1st August.19 | July: By Date July: By Date | 20
Australian Defence Forces Chaplaincy — Pray for the leader Moore College Hospital Visitors — Pray for the COVID
of the Defence Chaplaincy, Bishop Grant Dibden as he leads vaccination rollout to continue so Hospital Visiting might be
the the team of Anglican clergy serving as Defence Force able to restart again.
Chaplains and their families.
Friday 30 July 2021
Suzanne Reimer, Area President, Western Region — As we Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Chaplains, Rev. Robert
work through our Mothers Union Bible Studies we pray Denham — Please pray for the staff at Children's Hospital
that we fully trust Jesus, as our sure and steadfast anchor, Westmead as they persevere through their second year of
every day. COVID restrictions. Give thanks for the way God is using this
time to make it so clear that people do need support, friendship
Tuesday 27 July 2021 and encouragement, and how some of the fiercely independent
Dapto Anglican — We thank you Father that you are the same people are seeking something more. Pray that I can continue to
yesterday, today and forever. Amen. build relationships and answer people's questions well.
Rev. Anne Kennedy AMUA President — I’d value prayers as I Saturday 31 July 2021
prepare to retire from parish ministry in June and cope with Ruth Cunningham and Linda Wheeler, Office Secretaries, and
adjusting to retirement, relocating to a different church — Mothers Union Office and Shop Ministry — Lord, give us open
moving away from the parish. hearts and minds to learn from you and each other. May you
bless the staff and volunteers with safety and good health over
Wednesday 28 July 2021 this winter season.
Holy Trinity, Wentworth Falls — We are thankful we can again
serve tea and coffee at the Parramatta Children’s Court. Pray Overseas and Northern Outreach — We pray for a suitable
that our members and the volunteers from other branches will person to take the position of Overseas and Northern Outreach
have many opportunities to speak about the gospel. coordinator in Mothers Union Sydney.
Mothers Union Dioceses in NSW, Armidale — Pray for Elizabeth We continue to pray with thanks for the opportunity to partner
Parker and the leadership group in Armidale as they seek to with our sisters in Overseas and Northern Outreach regions
encourage Christian marriage and family life. May the Lord coordinated by Robin Ray on AMUA. We pray for Robin as
continue to give wisdom in using the scarce resources and she seeks to keep connected with remote areas in North
how to continue to care for their branches. Queensland, Northern Territory North Western Australia and
the Torres Strait and with news from members overseas.
Thursday 29 July 2021
Mowll Village — Heavenly Father, we pray for missionaries
and the challenges they face proclaiming your Good News
worldwide. Please be with our member Judy Lund as she
shares with us her experiences in Tanzania.21 | July: Wave July: Wave | 22
20–22 July
Gitega in Burundi, Mbeere in Kenya, Murang'a South in Kenya,
Wave of Prayer Enugu North in Nigeria, Polynesia in Tonga, Jaffna in India
23–25 July
George in South Africa, Bungoma in Kenya, Western Tanganyika
On Mondays pray for the work of Mothers Union Worldwide in Tanzania, Ideato in Nigeria, Sodor and Man in Isle of Man,
focusing on the area the Holy Spirit brings to your attention. Toronto in Canada
29 June – 1 July 27–29 July
Eastern Zambia in Zambia, Mombasa in Kenya, Gwagwalada in Northern Zambia in Zambia, Mpwapwa in Tanzania, Gusau in
Nigeria, Ekiti-West in Nigeria, Leicester in England, Temotu in Nigeria, Osun in Nigeria, Sydney in Australia, Rayalaseema in India
Solomon Islands
30 July – 1 August
2–4 July Boga in DR Congo, Manicaland in Zimbabwe, Tanga in Tanzania,
Renk in South Sudan, Cyangugu in Rwanda, Arochukwu/ Ogoni in Nigeria, Carlisle in England, Melbourne in Australia
Ohafia in Nigeria, Ile-Oluji in Nigeria, St Andrews and Dunkeld
and Dunblane in Scotland, Sittwe in Myanmar
6–8 July
Wad Medani in Sudan, Kondoa in Tanzania, Ikwo in Nigeria,
Remo in Nigeria, Montreal in Canada, St Lucia, Grenada and St
Vincent and the Grenadines in the Windward Islands
9–11 July
El Obeid in Sudan, Butere in Kenya, Nnewi in Nigeria, London
in England, Province of the USA in USA
13–15 July
Toliara in Madagascar, Mbale in Uganda, Zaria in Nigeria,
Ndokwa in Nigeria, Rochester in England, Chhattisgarh in India
16–18 July
Lake Malawi in Malawi, Byumba in Rwanda, Jalingo in Nigeria,
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Prayer Points By Date
Sunday 1 August 2021
Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks for
continual learning, for wisdom reflected in life experiences
that come with age and for the people God places around us
at different times.
Archbishop Kanishka and Cailey Raffel — Almighty God, we
pray that you will guide the Archbishop as he leads the Diocese
in proclaiming Christ to the men, women and children. Give
August him courage in the many situations he finds himself in to speak
boldly for Jesus.
Monday 2 August 2021
PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................
Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health,
strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups
of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our
ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord.
PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION
MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who
suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union
members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out
with a helping hand where possible.
Tuesday 3 August 2021
St John’s, Keiraville — Today we welcome Glenda McSorley as
she comes to speak to us. We also celebrate the induction of
new member Marian to our Branch. We thank God for all His
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St Faith’s, Narrabeen — Lord God, we pray for the families who St Jude’s, Bowral — Pray for Jan Donohoo as she presents
attend church on Sundays together. We ask you to bless the Study 2 in our Bible Study, ‘An Anchor for the Soul in Troubled
young people who take these children out during the Service Times’, and leads us in understanding God’s word.
to help them in their walk with you and learn how much they
are loved by you. Please guide Lyndal Foote [our Children’s St Andrew’s, Cronulla — Pray that some families, youth and
Pastor] and her team as they prepare to present your message children will join our church and that we will be able to provide
each week that it may be meaningful to these children. programs for them.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — Give thanks to Lord that Friday 6 August 2021
we are able to meet in Penshurst Anglican Church from 2021. Parramatta Area Day at Carlingford — Pray that the members
We thank you, Lord for the good number of ladies who came who attend the Area Day will be encouraged as they listen to
to our meetings in the past. We pray for improved health for the Bible talk by Rev. Jackie Stoneman ‘Anchor for the Soul —
many of our members who have been unwell, and ask that the Hope in Our Time’. May the Lord bless our time of fellowship
Lord will be their strength and encouragement. as we discuss and pray together.
Wednesday 4 August 2021 St Paul’s, Carlingford — Thank you Lord for your provisions
St Thomas’, Enfield — Father, we bring before you all the frail, you give us each day, tasty food, a nice warm drink, money to
the ill, the elderly and the housebound, both within our church pay the bills, the hand and prayers of special friends and most
family and in the wider community. Help them to continue to of all, knowing that our lives are in the palm of your hand.
put their trust in you and know that your grace is sufficient for
their needs. May they feel your merciful touch in every part of Saturday 7 August 2021
their lives and find peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Oakhurst Sudanese — Praise God for the faithful members
who come each month. Pray for our teaching seminar on
Figtree Anglican — Pray with us for the Mission Conference the Saturday 4th September at Oakhurst Anglican Church,
running 14–22 August that many will come and experience speakers Mrs Beth Braga and Mrs Christine Jensen.
the great things God is doing here in Australia and overseas.
Overseas and Northern Outreach — We lift up before you
Parramatta Fellowship Group — Pray that members of the Father the terrible situation in PNG suffering from the impact
group will feel connected to Mothers Union and to each other of COVID. We thank you that the Australian Government
through their contacts by phone. is supporting PNG with doctors and nurses, pathologists
and field hospital resources, vaccines and funding. Please
Thursday 5 August 2021 uphold and protect Mothers Union Members as they care for
St James’, Berala — Join with us as we pray for the many refugees their families.
here in Australia that they will be treated kindly by our governments
and people alike. At Berala we have a number of families seeking
asylum and residency but who also miss their families left behind.27 | August: By Date August: By Date | 28
Sunday 8 August 2021 St Alban’s, Epping — We thank you for the Bible Studies prepared
Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — I would for us. Bless Jan Donohoo as she leads us in the second study
value prayer for wisdom in developing further courses that today "An Anchor in our time of failure" perhaps through sin,
meet needs of parents today. shame, or feeling insecure in ourselves. May we remember
that God is with us in these times to guide us.
Hospital Visiting — We give thanks and praise for the generosity
of our Members as they share their gifts of knitting and sewing St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — Our day today is the 3rd Bible
and volunteering for the Hospital Visiting Ministry. We pray Study led by our own Elizabeth Bell. We always appreciate the
for the families we meet that they might be encouraged to work and study and the privilege of God's word being allowed
consider Christ. to penetrate our hearts and minds; knowing that His Word
never returns to him empty but accomplishes what he desires
Monday 9 August 2021 and achieves the purposes for which he sent.
Rev. Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Thank
God for the planning that has gone into our Area days. Pray St Mark’s, Pennant Hills — Be with our speaker today as she
that it will bear good fruit of encouragement to persevere in leads us in our 3rd Study for the year, that our hearts and minds
living as people who belong to the King. will be open to our “Anchor in dry times”.
Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, Kara Hartley — August St John’s, Sutherland/Gymea — We pray for parents and carers
is full of many opportunities to teach the Bible at women's at St John's as they guide and nurture their children, helping
conferences. Please pray that I will be faithful as I speak, them to grow in the knowledge and love of our great God. We
including helpful application of God's word to our lives. give thanks for the loving support of grandparents, thanking
God for their faithfulness.
Tuesday 10 August 2021
St Philip’s, Caringbah — We give thanks for Christine Jensen's Wednesday 11 August 2021
visit earlier in the year when she shared God's word with us. It St John’s, Camden — Lord we pray for Rev. Tony Galea and the
was a blessing to all who were there as was the live streaming staff and volunteers of St John’s as we focus on “Strengthening
of the Seminar marking 125 years of Mothers Union in Sydney. the House” throughout this month. May your spirit refresh the
It was so great for those who weren’t able to make it into the ministry and reach the congregation.
city. We praise God that we can now sing without masks.
Jannali Anglican — We give thanks for the hospitality of our
St Alban’s, Corrimal — Lord we pray for those families living minister, Neil Fitzpatrick and his wife, Sandra, as we have
with violence. Protect those who are vulnerable, and help morning tea together, followed by a presentation from Neil.
them to seek help when needed, and surround them with
people who can support them. St Stephen’s, Mittagong — Lord, we pray for all those involved
in church ministry whether through parish councils, office
administration, outreach programs and in-house church29 | August: By Date August: By Date | 30
activities, help us, Lord, to be continually trusting in you for them, chat with them, pray with or for them, and also farewell
our guidance and growth. them. Give thanks for the great team of chaplains here. Thank
you also for your prayerful support in this ministry.
Thursday 12 August 2021
Kay Landahl, Vice President Northern Region — Lord we pray Sunday 15 August 2021
for members who may be unwell during the winter months and Kimberly Rispin, Community Relations Officer — Heavenly
ask that you watch over them knowing that all healing comes Father, please guide Kimberly in what to say and how to say it
from you. We pray that the doctors and others caring for them when she communicates with various church staff. Please help
may be filled with your wisdom and skill as they look after them. her to speak clearly and wisely. Thank you for guiding her words.
Elizabeth Lowe, Area President, Southern Highlands — We give Ruth Cunningham and Linda Wheeler, Office Secretaries,
thanks for those who serve on the Executive, as they support, and Mothers Union Office and Shop Ministry — Loving
advise and encourage us in our Christian faith and in all the Father God, please help us to always be mindful of being your
work of Mothers Union, both in our Diocese and worldwide. representatives as we serve in the shop. We pray that members
May our Lord continue to sustain them, as they persevere in will be encouraged to volunteer in the office and shop.
their responsibilities, and may he bless and strengthen them
each day, through his Word. Monday 16 August 2021
Dillwynia Women’s Prison Chaplain, Louise Groot — Praise
Friday 13 August 2021 God for the ease of restrictions and now we can welcome
Helen Cooney, Vice President Southern Region, Life Vice back Kairos and Prison Fellowship. Please pray the inmates
President — Lord, we pray for our older Mothers Union can adjust to the new routine and embrace these ministries.
members who join with us regularly each month that, despite Pray for the prison ministries teams that they can have all their
the weather becoming colder, they will feel the warmth of clearances finalised. Thank God for the faithfulness of these
your love and care, know you more deeply and share their women who show love and compassion to the inmates and
knowledge of you with others. have the desire to share Jesus with them.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Christine Jensen, OAM, Members’ Coordinator — Heavenly
Belmore Sudanese — Praise God for Nora the leader and Helen Father, we long that your name be honoured in all the world.
Cooney and Beverley Ovens as they encourage the members Give us the words to say when confronted with difficult
to read the Bible in English. conversations with family and friends. We especially pray today
for those close to us who don’t know you. May you shine the
Sydney Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Chaplains, Rev. Robert light of the gospel into their hearts. (2 Corinthians 4:6)
Denham — Some of the children and youth who come to
Hospital know they will only stay for a short time, others are Tuesday 17 August 2021
here for a longer time. Each one, and their family, is important, St Mark’s, Sadleir — Heavenly Father, we thank you that we
and has different needs. Pray for me as I meet them, listen to belong to Mothers Union Sydney as Diocesan members;31 | August: By Date August: By Date | 32
encourage us each day to pray for the work of Mothers Union Friday 20 August 2021
Sydney as many faithful members continue the work of serving Mothers Union Sydney Executive — Pray for the Executive
in the Children and Family Courts, and also for our Mothers as they meet today. May the Lord guide them as they work
Union workers that they may be faithful in their witness and together and make decisions.
their love for you.
Marilyn Wilkinson, Diocesan Secretary — Pray for the homeless
Wednesday 18 August 2021 and financially distressed, the unloved, the hungry, and those
St Paul’s, Bankstown — We thank you, Lord, for the living in fear. Wrap your loving arms around them, Lord, and
opportunities we have been given through Mothers Union to uplift them.
pray for all women around the world, recognising the problems
and difficulties they face in their everyday lives. Thank you, Saturday 21 August 2021
Lord, for the blessings we receive each day in Australia, which Blacktown Sudanese — Pray for the branch that the members
demonstrate and remind us of your love and care for us. will attend the Bible Teaching Seminar on Saturday 4th
September at Oakhurst; speakers Mrs Beth Braga and Mrs
St John’s, Dee Why — We pray for each member of our branch Christine Jensen.
that we may grow closer to Jesus in our daily lives.
Life Vice President, Jan Harrison — Daily through the news we
St John’s, Moss Vale — Thanking God for Wendy Mayer and hear of terrible activities carried out throughout the world. We pray
her service to him in Mothers Union, and for her widening our Lord that the perpetrators will be convicted of their wrongdoing
understanding of Mothers Union's work around the world and and turn to Jesus Christ for forgiveness and a new life. We all sin
of the work of Nungalinya College, in the Northern Territory. and need forgiveness. “For all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the
Toongabbie Anglican — We welcome Karen Braga today and redemption that came by Jesus Christ...” Romans 3:23, 24
thank you for the inspirational work she did as the Mothers
Union Worker at Abbotsford. We ask your blessing on her as Sunday 22 August 2021
she continues to work for you. Prince of Wales Hospital Chaplains, with Sydney Children’s
Hospital Chaplains, Bronwyn Kyngdon and Bethany Downes
Thursday 19 August 2021 — Bethany Downes started as the second Anglican Chaplain
St Andrew’s, Lane Cove — Give thanks for the Bible Studies, for here at Randwick at the beginning of July. She was previously
Jackie’s clear insight and encouragement from God’s Word. chaplain at Liverpool Hospital. Pray she will settle in quickly
and God will bless her ministry here.
Diocesan Members — Gracious Lord, we thank you for our
members who support and encourage the ministry of Mothers Rhiannon Bartley, Mothers Union Worker, Airds Campbelltown
Union Sydney and are unable to meet. May they continue to — Please pray for our current members/regulars, that they
do the good works you have prepared for them to walk in. would be brave and courageous in speaking to new people
that visit church and imitate Christ in every interaction.33 | August: By Date August: By Date | 34
Monday 23 August 2021 Thursday 26 August 2021
Joan Tasker, Vice President Wollongong Region and Mowll Village — Heavenly Father, as we all strive daily to do
Wollongong Area President — Dear Father God, today we your will in our lives, I pray for wisdom, energy and your grace
pray for our Branch Presidents, Secretaries and for those who to fulfil my leadership role of this Fellowship Group.
serve in many ways at our Branch meetings. We thank you for
their consistent faithfulness for their willingness to serve in this St Mark’s, West Wollongong — Pray for our service, short
way. May they always be aware of your presence and hear our meeting and lunch today, and for our speaker Simone Boswell,
prayer and bless them today. Amen. Figtree Anglican Church.
Suzanne Reimer, Area President, Western Region — We pray Friday 27 August 2021
that all praise for our living goes to our God. 1 Corinthians 4 tells Mothers Union Sydney Council Meeting — Father, we bring our
us that all glory goes to Him. None of our actions are about us. It Council Meeting before you praying for Glenda as she chairs
is only through His great power that we walk in faith. our time together and that as the Council considers reports
that they will make Godly decisions. We give you thanks for
Tuesday 24 August 2021 the bequests we have received and pray that we will use these
Dapto Anglican — Father God be with our country as COVID resources wisely to your honour and glory.
immunisations are done. Our confidence is in your hand over
this. Amen. Wendy Mayer, Immediate Past President and Treasurer — Pray
for my preparation of the accounts and the Treasurer’s report
Prue Feather, Court Coordinator — We give God thanks that the for the August Council Meeting. Pray that I will communicate
Courts are happy to have our Court Visitors return and pray that clearly and in a way that is helpful to our members.
they will have opportunities to chat and share God’s love with
the attendees who are often crushed by life’s circumstances. Saturday 28 August 2021
Ministry to Cross Cultural Women, Margie — Thank God for
Wednesday 25 August 2021 the interest many women in my community are showing
Holy Trinity, Wentworth Falls — Pray that we will be encouraged in Jesus.
in our love and trust in our God and Saviour as Jan Donohoo
reflects with us on faith and the implications of faith. Life Member of Council, Sandra Hugo — Pray for the Executive
and branch leaders who need wisdom in these changing times.
Gemma Bartlett, Mothers Union Worker Jamberoo — Pray
for Gemma’s family as she manages her role as the Mothers’ Sunday 29 August 2021
minister and for her primary role as a wife to Matt, and as a St Thomas’ Auburn Multinational — Praise God and pray for
mother to their three kids. Pray that she will daily depend on the Assistant Minister Choi, as she has the position of President
Jesus for all she needs to teach her children to know and love of the branch. She will be leading the branch for a time and is
Jesus and that she will humbly support Matt to lead and care very supportive of the members.
for their family.35 | August: By Date August: Wave | 36
St Thomas’ Auburn Mandarin — Pray for Nina who translates the
Bible teaching, that she will grow in the knowledge of God’s word.
Monday 30 August 2021
Marilyn Robey, AMUA Australia Treasurer — Pray for Marilyn as
Wave of Prayer
she oversees the finances of AMUA.
On Mondays pray for the work of Mothers Union Worldwide
Mothers Union Representative to ACW (Australian Church focusing on the area the Holy Spirit brings to your attention.
Women NSW Unit Inc), Mrs Glenda McSorley — Loving Father
we thank you that even though our members live near and far 30 July–1 August
and come from different denominations, we have a wonderful Boga in DR Congo, Manicaland in Zimbabwe, Tanga in Tanzania,
unity in your son, Jesus Christ. We praise you for opportunities Ogoni in Nigeria, Carlisle in England, Melbourne in Australia
to gather in fellowship, to pray and worship around your Word.
3–5 August
Tuesday 31 August 2021 Juba in South Sudan, Kitale in Kenya, Minna in Nigeria, Lagos in
Mothers Union Dioceses in NSW, Diocese of Bathurst — Pray Nigeria, Moray and Ross and Caithness in Scotland, Madurai-
for the two branches Bathurst and West Wyalong as they meet Ramnad in India
to decide a new Diocesan President. Give thanks for Lorraine
Clarkson and her leadership and pray for Christine Hurford as 6–8 August
the interim contact person. Northern Malawi in Malawi, Eldoret in Kenya, Ngbo in Nigeria,
Akure in Nigeria, North West Australia in Australia, Aipo Rongo
Nowra Anglican College — Thank God for the opportunity in Papua New Guinea
an opportunity to learn and grow in Christ’s world. May the
students grasp the truth of Jesus as the Saviour of the world. 10–12 August
Niassa in Mozambique, Masindi Kitara in Uganda, Langtang
in Nigeria, Esan in Nigeria, North Queensland in Australia,
Kolhapur in India
13–15 August
Natal in South Africa, Kajiado in Kenya, Okigwe in Nigeria,
Western Izon in Nigeria, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
in Canada, Toungoo in Myanmar
17–19 August
Kasai in DR Congo, Shyira in Rwanda, Ijumu in Nigeria, Egba
West in Nigeria, Liverpool in England, Sambalpur in India37 | August: Wave August: By Date | 38
20–22 August
Central Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe, Lango in Uganda, Kebbi in
Nigeria, Tamale in Ghana, Sheffield in England, Guadalcanal in
Solomon Islands
24–26 August
Saldanha Bay in South Africa, Karamoja in Uganda, Udi in
Nigeria, Etsako in Nigeria, Wellington in New Zealand, Yangon
in Myanmar
27–29 August
Matabeleland in Zimbabwe, Mount Kenya Central in Kenya,
Niger West in Nigeria, Wangaratta in Australia, Clogher in All
Ireland, Hpa-An in Myanmar
31 August – 2 September
Harare in Zimbabwe, Machakos in Kenya, Ogori-Magongo in
Nigeria, Ekiti in Nigeria, Southwark in England, Phulbani in India
September39 | September: By Date September: By Date | 40
Archbishop Kanishka and Cailey Raffel — Gracious Lord,
uphold the Archbishop and his wife as they face the pressures of
Prayer Points By Date busyness, change and often what seem to be insurmountable
problems. As the Archbishop chairs Synod this month give
him wisdom in his leadership. We pray especially for their
family that they will not feel isolated but have good friends to
Wednesday 1 September 2021 encourage them.
Figtree Anglican — We thank God that our idea for a
Grandparents Conference was taken up. The Conference Saturday 4 September 2021
running tomorrow and Friday will attract many from outside Oakhurst Sudanese — Gracious God we pray for our members,
our Parish. as we grow in the knowledge and love of your word that we
will share the good news with our family and friends. Pray for
Parramatta Fellowship Group — Pray that the group will our teaching seminar today at Oakhurst Anglican Church.
be able to meet safely, and reach out to others with love
and compassion. St Thomas’, Enfield — Loving God, we pray for all Christian
families, who seek to live and serve you by faith. We ask that
Thursday 2 September 2021 by your grace they will remain steadfast in their faith, love and
St James’, Berala — Please join with us as we give thanks for our purpose and that Christ will remain the centre of family life. We
Mothers Union group in past years and pray that the remaining thank you for your message of hope and for the assurance of
few members might be able to encourage the younger mums your love and faithfulness. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
to consider Mothers Union for the future.
Sunday 5 September 2021
St Jude’s, Bowral — We thank you Lord for the different gifts Glenda McSorley, President — Give praise and thanks that
you have given to each of us and especially for Elizabeth Lowe, Mothers Union Sydney has been able to navigate through
our Area President as she shares God’ word with us today. these times building on what has gone before and looking to
the future under God.
St Andrew’s, Cronulla — Pray for our older members that
they will recover from any winter ills as the weather warms Moore College Hospital Visitors — Pray for the Chaplains
up. Pray that our meetings will enable them to enjoy at RPA to be able to have good opportunities to minister
Christian fellowship. to patients.
Friday 3 September 2021 Mothers Union Representative to NCW (National Council of
St Paul’s, Carlingford — Lord you are such a loving patient God, Women), Mrs Tricia Howard — Please pray for the members
sometimes we find it very hard to be patient in the busyness and members of our Affiliated Organisation as we celebrate
of our daily lives, please help us through stillness and prayer to the 125th Anniversary of NCW NSW, and as we continue the
wait on you. work of advocating for the women and children in NSW.41 | September: By Date September: By Date | 42
Monday 6 September 2021 whole week and the children will be open to your word and
PRAY FOR YOUR MINISTER AND FAMILY — Name ................ have lots of fun.
Father, we pray for our rector and staff, for good health,
strength and wisdom as they minister to the diverse groups Jannali Anglican — Today we will be looking at last year's Bible
of parishioners. Pray that work and family life will enable our Study on Mary. Due to COVID we were unable to do more than the
ministers to find time for relaxation and rest in the Lord. first study last year, and members are gaining great insight from all
the detail in Karen Watt’s preparation, as we continue that series.
PRAY FOR ALL PARISHES THAT HAVE MOTHERS UNION
MEMBERS — We pray for our communities, for those who St Stephen’s, Mittagong — We give thanks for the many tools
suffer hardship, are lonely and excluded, that Mothers Union we have on hand to learn and grow in our Christian faith. Help
members within their parishes will pray for them and reach out us, Lord, in an ever-changing world, to be open and able to
with a helping hand where possible. move with the changes. Help both young and old to find the
benefits in cross-generational activities.
Tuesday 7 September 2021
St John’s, Keiraville — We pray for Lisa, our children’s worker, as Thursday 9 September 2021
she leads the Kingdom Kids team ministering to the children in Joan Tasker, Vice President Wollongong Region and
the parish. In your mercy Lord, open our eyes to opportunities Wollongong Area President — Dear God we as your people
to support this vital ministry. want to grow in knowledge of you we pray today that as we
read your word you will give us understanding minds and
St Faith’s, Narrabeen — Please pray for our older members of receptive hearts. Amen
Mothers Union at St Faith’s who have worked so hard for our
group over the years and who are now in Hostel care as they Suzanne Reimer, Area President, Western Region — Let us
now need help themselves. Dear Lord please be with each one praise God for friendship. We need friends and we need to
of them and keep them safe in your arms. be a friend. In God’s grace may we be a good listening friend,
gracious and loving in all we do and say.
Christ Church, Peakhurst/Mortdale — Father, we thank you for
the unity we have in our ministry and for the good leaders you Friday 10 September 2021
have given us. We pray that you may give us grace to continue Overseas and Northern Outreach — We give praise and thanks
serving you in truth and spirit. Let your Holy Spirit guide us in that, in the midst of COVID, our sisters in Northern Territory,
any decision making. North Queensland and North Western Australia have tried to
keep connected, praying for their communities and fellow
Wednesday 8 September 2021 members. Please pray for safety as they begin to meet in
St John’s, Camden — Heavenly Father we ask for your blessing person, that they might be encouraged to be back together.
upon the Kids Holiday Club. We pray that the children will
hear of your love for them and be encouraged to learn more Hospital Visiting — We give praise and thanks for the staff
about you. We pray that the staff will be enthusiastic for the at hospitals who acknowledge our contribution and are43 | September: By Date September: By Date | 44
encouraged by our visits. We pray for Chaplains and Christian Tuesday 14 September 2021
staff as they care for the community. St Mark’s, Sadleir — Lord, we pray for guidance and
encouragement as we look for ways to serve you in our church
Saturday 11 September 2021 at St Mark’s Sadleir. We pray for the families who worship
Belmore Sudanese — Pray for the members who are very with us each Sunday, that we can be an encouragement and
stressed with continued conflict in the Sudan as well as the example in our role as older Christians.
situation with COVID as many people are dying together with
a shortage of food. Rev. Jan Donohoo, Chaplain, Prayer and Spirituality — Father
God, we thank you for those who take on responsibilities to
Refugees — Gracious Father, we pray for those people who have serve you through Mothers Union. Please give your wisdom
come to our shores to find freedom and peace from oppression in to all in leadership in branches, diocesan executive, regional,
their homeland. May our government administer them with justice state and national levels that the way plans are made and the
and kindness and may they find true peace in knowing Jesus. implementation of them would be worthy and bring honour
to the Lord Jesus. Amen.
Sunday 12 September 2021
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Chaplain, Katherine Hilton Northern Region Area Day, Epping — As we focus on the
— Pray for the return of Mothers Union visitors and other theme ‘An Anchor for the Soul — Hope in Our Time’ and watch
volunteers. (Since RPA is the hospital where most COVID a Bible talk by Rev’d Jackie Stoneman may the time together
patients come to, there is need for great care.) be an encouragement as we look to Jesus. May the Lord bless
our fellowship.
Kay Landahl, Vice President Northern Region — This month
our Northern Area Day will be hosted by members of Epping St Philip’s, Caringbah — We thank our Lord for those who
Branch. We thank all those who have been involved in planning are responsible for keeping our country and people safe. We
and organising this day. We ask Lord for your wisdom and especially pray for those who are less fortunate.
guidance for our speakers as they reflect on God’s word and
encourage members. St Alban’s, Corrimal — Lord, help us to look with compassion
on those whose choices or ways of life are different to ours.
Monday 13 September 2021 Help us to love as you love and not to judge.
Ann Cunningham, Marriage and Family Resources — Give
thanks for the use of technology to expand our options for St Alban’s, Epping — We pray for those presenting our Northern
delivering parenting courses. Area Day at St Alban's Epping. May we all enjoy the time of
fellowship and learning together as we consider "Hope in our
Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, Kara Hartley — Please pray time”. The day will begin with a short Communion service.
for synod which will be held this month. Please pray for the
female ordination candidates who are participating in their St Stephen’s, Normanhurst — Today we join with our area
final interviews prior to ordination next February. Mothers Union members and visit St. Albans Epping. We will beYou can also read
