April 12th
Today, we pray for The Rivers Benefice (Askham, St Nicholas; Dunham-on-Trent, St Oswald; East Drayton, St Peter; East Markham, St John the Baptist; Fledborough, St Gregory; Grove, St Helen; Headon-cum-Upton, St Peter; Laneham, St Peter; Rampton, All Saints; Stokeham, St Peter; Treswell, St John the Baptist). We also pray for The Diocese of Sapele – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Bendel Province)
April 11th
Today, we pray for Bassetlaw & Bawtry Deanery and The Diocese of Santiago (in the Philippines) – Philippines.
April 10th
On Easter Bank Holiday, we pray for the Holy Spirit to bring vision to our planning, wisdom to our actions, faith to our lives, hope to our communities, and love to our hearts. We also pray for The Diocese of Santiago (in Chile) – Iglesia Anglicana de Chile.
Bishop Paul’s Easter Morning Sermon in Southwell Minister
Acts 10:34-43 and John 20:1-18 May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Lord our Rock and our Redeemer. I don’t know if you recognise the name Mel Blanc? He was the voice behind all of the cartoon characters in Loony Tunes, which included Bugs Bunny. And regarded as one of the most prolific voice actors in entertainment history. At the end of every movie, Porky Pig would come on the screen, and
April 9th
Easter - Christ is Risen! Alleluia!We pray for Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and we pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
April 8th
On Holy Saturday, a day of waiting as we remember all those whose life feels like it is 'on hold' for whatever the reason. We also pray for The Diocese of Sambalpur – The (united) Church of North India.
Start the Day on Good Friday with Bishop Paul and Sarah (154) – 7th April 2023
In a special Start the Day for Good Friday, Bishop Paul and Sarah speak from a sunny hillside overlooking Southwell Minister – reflecting on the fresh wonder of the cross where Jesus reveals the costly depths of God’s love for the world.
April 7th
On Good Friday, we stop and adore the sacrifice made by Jesus. Thank you, Lord. We also pray for the The Diocese of El Salvador – Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America.
April 6th
On Maundy Thursday , as we recall the events of the Last Supper, we dedicate ourselves afresh to servant ministry as we follow the example of our Servant King. We also pray for The Diocese of Salisbury – The Church of England (Canterbury Province).
April 5th
On Holy Wednesday, we pray for commitment to Grow Disciples Deeper. We are invited to join our bishop for the Chrism Eucharist today. Pray for our response as the anointed of God, all Christians in our Diocese. We also pray for The Diocese of Saldanha Bay – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa.