Daily Prayer

FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS - ST STEPHEN, DEACON, FIRST MARTYR: Today we recall the first Christian martyr. Someone will losetheir life today because they proclaim Christ. In the midst of celebrations take a moment today to reflect upon this and pray for those who do not count the cost in being a sacrificial offering. Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America.

CHRISTMAS DAY - The greatest birth in history is celebrated today. We pray for all Christians across the world withwhom we have links as the Saviour of the world is acclaimed. O Come Let Us Adore Him! Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the People of Bethlehem and The Diocese of North East India – The (united) Church of North India

As we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we pray for ourselves that we might invite Him to be born again in us as we Grow as Disciples. The Diocese of Ilesa South West – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province

Please pray for Worksop St Anne (David Gough) The Diocese of Ilesa – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ibadan Province)

Please pray for Clumber Park, St Mary the Virgin; Worksop, Worksop Priory (Nicolas Spicer, Michael Vyse) and The Diocese of Ile - Oluji – The Church of Nigeria

THOMAS THE APOSTLE - Worksop Christ Church; Shireoaks, St Luke (Luiz Lima, Alex Shiells, Peter Stanley) and The Diocese of Ilaje – The Church of Nigeria

Please pray for Sisters of the Community of the Holy Cross, Costock - Pray for mission agencies and their ministry throughout the Anglican Communion, including theMothers’ Union around the world. The Diocese of Ikwuano – The Church of Nigeria

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - pray for Retford, St Saviours (Ben Clayton, Kate Bottley, Ben Marston), Retford, St Swithun's (Vacant: Area Dean: David Gough; Lay Chair: Isabelle Richards;Churchwardens: Alison Barnett, Martin Dawson) and The Church of the Province of Central Africa

Please pray for Ordsall All Hallows with Retford St Michael's (Vacant: Area Dean: David Gough; Lay Chair: IsabelleRichards; Clergy: David Bean; Churchwardens: Barbara Burrows, Michael Storey, Pat Bloodworth) The Diocese of Ikwo – The Church of Nigeria

Please pray for the Diocesan Chief Executive for the Diocese Martin Cooper and the executive team, and the Diocese of Ikwerre – The Church of Nigeria