Daily Prayers
18th January, Ampthill and Shefford Henlow Shaun Speller
Thanksgiving: For growth in our community coffee morning on the first Wednesday each month.
Prayers: For development of our new MAP.
ACP: Lincoln: Christopher Lowson; Suff - Nicholas Chamberlain; Suff - David Court; Springfield (ECUSA): Daniel Martins; Goma (Congo): Kadhoro Desire Makanirwa
19th January, Ampthill and Shefford Hexton Revd Andrew Johnson
Thanksgiving: A successful and blessed Christmas
Prayers: Ongoing repairs to the church fabric
ACP: Litoral Ecuador (ECUSA): Alfredo Morante; St Albans (England): Alan Smith; Suff - Richard Atkinson; Suff - Michael Beasley; Gombe (Nigeria): Henry Ndukuba
20th January, Ampthill and Shefford Higham Gobion Revd Andrew Johnson
Thanksgiving: A successful and blessed Christmas
Prayers: Repairs to the church fabric
ACP: The United Church of Bangladesh; Moderator, Church of Bangladesh & Bishop of Dhaka: Paul Shishir Sarker
21st January, Ampthill and Shefford Husborne Crawley
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Liverpool: Paul Bayes; Suff - Richard Finn Blackburn; St Asaph: Gregory Cameron; Grafton (Australia): Vacant
22nd January, Ampthill and Shefford Langford Shaun Speller
Thanksgiving: For the new Open The Book team going in to the village school .
Prayers: For development of our new MAP.
ACP: Liwolo Area (S Sudan): Joseph Aba Nicanor; St Davids (Wales): Joanna Penberthy
23rd January, Ampthill and Shefford Maulden Lynda Klimas
Thanksgiving: For another sucessful Christmas Tree Festival.
Prayers: For growth in numbers of children attending Junior choir and "Messy Church".
ACP: Llandaff (Wales): June Osborne; St Edmundsbury & Ipswich: Martin Seeley; Suff - Michael Harrison; St Helena (Southern Africa): Vacant
24th January, Ampthill and Shefford Meppershall Roni Goodman, (R) Keith Callard
Thanksgiving: For the welcoming, generous and hard working community of people around the church.
Prayers: Finances to manage the major repairs still desperately needed.
ACP: Lokoja (Nigeria): Emmanuel Sokowamju Egbunu; St Mark the Evangelist (Southern Africa): Martin Breytenbach
25th January, Ampthill and Shefford Millbrook Michael Trodden, (R) Pippa Kilgour
Thanksgiving: For the interest the village takes in the care of the church.
Prayers: That different people will volunteer for essential roles so the church can continue when the Rector retires in the summer.
ACP: Lomega (S Sudan): Paul Benjamin Yugusuk; Sunyani (W Africa): Festus Yeboah-Asuamah; Grahamstown (Southern Africa): Ebenezer Ntlali
26th January, Ampthill and Shefford Milton Bryan Stephen Nuth, (R) Malcolm Curtis, (LLW) Kelvin White
Thanksgiving: Growing life and numbers. The ministry of LLW Kelvin White.
Prayers: Resources for urgent fabric works to the tower.
ACP: London: Sarah Mullally; Suff - Jonathan Mark Baker; Suff - Peter Broadbent; Suff - Adrian Newman; Suff - Ric Thorpe; Suff - Graham Tomlin; Suff - Robert Wickham
27th January, Ampthill and Shefford Pulloxhill
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: The Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil; Primate of Brazil & Bishop of Curitiba: Naudal Alves Gomes
28th January, Ampthill and Shefford Ridgmont
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Long Island (ECUSA): Lawrence Provenzano; Swansea & Brecon: John Davies: Guadalcanal (Melanesia): Nathan Tome
29th January, Ampthill and Shefford Shefford Roni Goodman, (R) Jenny Dann
Thanksgiving: That work that has begun on the heating and the tower.
Prayers: Especially need people able to fill important vacancies the church.
ACP: Los Angeles (ECUSA): John Taylor; Suff - John Harvey Taylor; Suff - Diane Bruce; Swaziland (Southern Africa): Ellinah Ntfombi Wamukoya
30th January, Ampthill and Shefford Shillington and Gravenhurst
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Louisiana (ECUSA): Morris Thompson, Jr.; Sydney: Glenn Davies; Asst Bishops: Chris Edwards, Peter Hayward, Ivan Lee, Peter Lin, Michael Stead; Tabora (Tanzania): Elias Chakupewa
31st January, Ampthill and Shefford Silsoe
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Luapula (Central Africa): Robert Mumbi; Taita-Taveta (Kenya): Liverson Mngonda
1st February, Archdeacon of Bedford Vacant
Thanksgiving: For the dedication of our Churchwardens
Prayers: For a new Archdeacon of Bedford.
ACP: Lucknow (N India): Peter Baldev; Taita-Taveta (Kenya): Liverson Mngonda; Guatemala (Central America): Armando Guerra Soria; Suff - Silvestre Romero
2nd February, Archdeacon of Hertford Janet MacKenzie
Festival: The Presentation of Christ
Thanksgiving: The work of the benefices, schools and chaplaincies in the Archdeaconry in seeking to make new disciples
Prayers: The ongoing work in developing our mission and outreach
ACP: Lui (S Sudan): Stephen Dokolo Ismail Mbalah; Taiwan (ECUSA): David Lai; Guildford: Andrew Watson; Suff - Jo Bailey Wells; Suff - Christopher Hill
3rd February, Archdeacon of St Albans Jonathan Smith
ACP: The Anglican Church of Burundi; Archbishop of Burundi & Bishop of Makamba: Martin Blaise Nyaboho
4th February, Ampthill and Shefford Southill Caren Topley, (PTO) Paul Lanham, (R) Robin Welsford, (LLW) Ryan Parker
Thanksgiving: We have raised enough this year to have the north aisle roof repaired.
Prayers: For our plans to make new disciples.
ACP: Lusaka (C Africa): David Njovu; Tamale (W Africa): Jacob Ayeebo; Guinea (W Africa): Jacques Boston
5th February, Ampthill and Shefford Steppingley Michael Trodden, (R) Stella Brooks
Thanksgiving: For the continued enthusiastic commitment of the village to many new activities and fund raising.
Prayers: That the church will gain the necessary support to continue when the Rector retires in the summer.
ACP: Lusitanian Church (Portugal): Jorge Pina Cabral; Tanga (Tanzania): Maimbo Mndolwa
6th February, Ampthill and Shefford Stondon
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Luwero (Uganda): Eridard Kironde Nsubuga; Tarime (Tanzania): R Mwita Akiri; Tasmania: Richard Condie; Asst Bishop: Christopher Jones
7th February, Ampthill and Shefford Tingrith Nigel Washington, Linda Washington
Thanksgiving: 100+ attending Tingrith remembers presentation.
Prayers: More from the Community attending services.
ACP: Lweru (Tanzania): Godfrey Mbelwa; Te Pihopatanga o Tai Tokerau (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Te Kitohi Wiremu Pikaahu
8th February, Ampthill and Shefford Westoning Nigel Washington, Linda Washington, (Rs) Jon Denman, Stephen Farmer, (LLW) Eileen Scott
Thanksgiving: Growth in Team Ministry.
Prayers: Mission to the Village.
ACP: Machakos (Kenya): Joseph Mutungi; Te Pihopatanga o Tairawhiti (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Don Tamihere; Gujarat (N India): Silvans Christian
9th February, Ampthill and Shefford Woburn Stephen Nuth, (R) Malcolm Curtis, (LLW) Fay Grech-Marguerat
Thanksgiving: Successful celebrations of 150 years of the present Church building involving the whole community. Modest numerical growth.
Prayers: January Marriage preparation course and Alpha course. New youth leaders.
ACP: Madhya Kerala (S India): Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen: Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Ika (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Vacant; Gusau (Nigeria): John Garba Danbinta
10th February, Ampthill and Shefford Woburn Sands Diana Young, (PTO) Nick Parkinson, (R) Ruby Powell
Thanksgiving: For a wonderful celebration of our 150th anniversary in 2018.
Prayers: For our outreach to children and families.
ACP: The Anglican Church of Canada; Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada: Frederick Hiltz
11th February, Barnet Chipping Barnet
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Madi & W Nile (Uganda): Charles Collins Andaku; Te Pihopatanga o Upoko o Te Waipounamu (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Richard Wallace; Guyana (W Indies): Charles Davidson
12th February, Barnet East Barnet (LEP)
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Madras (S India): George Stephen Jeyaraj; Temotu (Melanesia): Leonard Dawea
13th February, Barnet Elstree and Borehamwood Tim Warr, Louise Collins
Thanksgiving: For all who are going deeper and exploring new expressions of faith across the parish.
Prayers: Encouragement and support for Wardens and lay leaders as we face change and explore new directions.
ACP: Madurai-Ramnad (S India): Marialouis Joseph; Temuco (Chile): Abelino Manuel Apeleo; Tennessee (ECUSA): John Bauerschmidt
14th February, Barnet Little Heath, Christ Church Dominic Newstead, Chris Edwards, (Rs) Nick Alexander, Louis Spring
Thanksgiving: For the growing number of children and young people being reached through our midweek activities and holiday clubs.
Prayers: That those who are attending Christianity Explored following our mission weekend may come to a saving faith in Jesus.
ACP: Mahajanga (Indian Ocean): Vacant; Terekeka (S Sudan): Paul Modi Farjala
15th February, Barnet Lyonsdown, Holy Trinity Charles Dobbie
Thanksgiving: Gods blessings upon our mid-week Vineyard meetings.
Prayers: For our upcoming half-term holiday club.
ACP: Maiduguri (Nigeria): Emmanuel Morris; Territory of the People (Canada): Barbara Jean Andrews; Gwagwalada (Nigeria): Moses Tabwaye
16th February, Barnet New Barnet, St James
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Maine (ECUSA): Stephen Lane; Texas (ECUSA): Jeff Fisher; Suffs - Dena Harrison, Andrew Doyle; Asst Bishop: Hector Monterroso
17th February, Barnet Potters Bar
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: The Church of the Province of Central Africa; Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia: Albert Chama
18th February, Barnet Potters Bar, King Charles the Martyr Atalie Gaines, (R) David Thomson
Thanksgiving: For our fellowship with Churches Together in Potters Bar.
Prayers: For our growing work with local school.
ACP: Maiwut Area (S Sudan) AssBishop: Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual; The Arctic (Canada): David Parsons; Suff - Darren McCartney; Haiti (ECUSA): Jean Zache Duracin
19th February, Barnet Ridge Vacant
Thanksgiving: For the ministry and growth recently shared in this benefice.
Prayers: For the benefice to stay strong and united during the current vacancy and to learn from the variety of ministries to be shared with us.
ACP: Makamba (Burundi): Martin Blaise Nyaboho; ECUSA in S Carolina (ECUSA): Gladstone Adams; Suff - Charles VonRosenberg
20th February, Barnet South Mymms Vacant
Thanksgiving: For the ministry and growth recently shared in this benefice
Prayers: For the benefice to stay strong and united during the current vacancy and to learn from the variety of ministries to be shared with us.
ACP: Makueni (Kenya): Francis Mboya Matui; The Murray (Australia): John Ford; The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain: Carlos López-Lozano
21st February, Barnet Totteridge Tim Seago, (Rs) Margaret Peart, Marion Archibald
Thanksgiving: For the generous response to the 'Heart of Totteridge Appeal & the completion of the parish hall refurbishment and new car park.
Prayers: For the ongoing fundraising campaign for the refurbishment of the church.
ACP: Makurdi (Nigeria): Nathan Nyitar Inyom; Thika (Kenya): Julius Njuguna Wanyoike
22nd February, Bedford Bedford, All Saints Paul Davies
Thanksgiving: For our newly installed Priest.
Prayers: For a period of growth once our new Priest is established.
ACP: Malabar (S India): Royce Manoj Victor; Thoothukudi - Nazareth (S India): Samuel Devasahayam Ebenezer Clement; Hanuato'o (Melanesia): Alfred Karibongi
23rd February, Bedford Bedford, Christ Church Richard Hibbert, (PTO) Edward Tufnell, (R) Michael Bishop, Margaret Tufnell
Thanksgiving: The gift of the new halls/rooms and the money raised so far.
Prayers: For using the new halls/rooms to engage and draw in the local community.
ACP: Malaita (Melanesia): Samuel Sahu; Asst: Rickson George Maomaoru; Tirunelveli (S India): Jayaraj Christdoss; Harare (Central Africa): Chad Nicholas Gandiya
24th February, Bedford Bedford, St Andrew James Reveley, Duncan Goldthorpe, (PTOs) Ian McIntosh, Belinda Searle-Barnes, David Powell, (R) Diana Stretton
Thanksgiving: For the completion of the payment and fundraising for the Church Centre and organ.
Prayers: For Vicki, our Youth and Childrens Worker, now six months in post, for the flourishing of her work.
ACP: The Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America; Primate of IARCA & Bishop of Panama: Julio Murray Thompson
25th February, Bedford Bedford, St John and St Leonard Vicki Bryson, (L) Phil Bryson, (R) David Lambert, (ALM) Gillian Thomas
Thanksgiving: Encouraging visits to our mission partners at Home of Hope in Malawi and to Sierra Leone.
Prayers: Continuing good relationships with schools in the parish through Open the Book.
ACP: Malakal (S Sudan): Hilary Garang Deng; Suff - John Gattek; Assts: John Gettek, Peter Gatbel Kunen, David Kiir Mayath; Toamasina (Indian Ocean): Jean Paul Solo
26th February, Bedford Bedford, St Mark Charlie Royden, Sam Cappleman, (R) Wendy Waters
Thanksgiving: The establishment of our new Charity Open House for people with Learning Disabilities.
Prayers: For our parish which has had two murders and ongoing drug gang warfare and stabbings involving young people.
ACP: Malek (S Sudan): Peter Joh Abraham Mayom; Tohoku (Japan): John Masato Yoshida
27th February, Bedford Bedford, St Martin Valmor Pimenta
Thanksgiving: Give thanks for the work of the Churchwardens and members of the PCC.
Prayers: May the Church family at St Martins grow spiritually, so that it may worship God with its whole being.
ACP: Malek Rup (S Sudan): Peter Marial Agok; Tokyo (Japan): Vacant; Toliara (Indian Ocean): Todd McGregor; Asst: Samitiana Jhonson Razafindralambo
28th February, Bedford Bedford, St Michael and All Angels Stephen Smith, (PTOs) Peter Littleford, Nigel Morrell, (LLW) Helen Harbron-Applegarth
Thanksgiving: For our faithful and caring congregation.
Prayers: For the success of our outreach initiatives.
ACP: Malindi (Kenya): Lawrence Dena; Tonj (S Sudan): Peter Yuol Gur
1st March, Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan Office
Thanksgiving: For the many gifts which staff bring to the life and work of the office.
Prayers: For all the staff in their task of serving the parishes and schools in the Diocese as they Live Gods Love.
ACP: Manchester: David Walker; Suffs: Mark Ashcroft, Mark Davies; Torit (S Sudan): Bernard Oringa Balmoi; Assts: Martin Abuni, Isaac Deu Chon
2nd March, Diocesan Board of Finance
Thanksgiving: For all those who have offered their time and skills to serve on the Board and its committees in the new triennium.
Prayers: For wisdom and understanding as the Board seeks to meet its responsibilities in support of Living Gods Love.
ACP: Mandalay (Myanmar): David Nyi Nyi Naing; Toronto (Canada): Jennifer Andison; Suffs: Peter Fenty, Kevin Robertson, Riscylla Shaw, Colin Johnson, Andrew Asbil
3rd March, Bedford Bedford, St Paul Kevin Goss, (ALM) Margaret Blake, (Rs) James Beauchamp, Cliff Harris
Thanksgiving: For becoming a more inclusive church.
Prayers: That the Leading Your Church Into Growth (LYCIG) may become more firmly embedded into the life of our fellowship.
ACP: The Iglesia Anglicana de Chile; Bishop of Santiago & Primate: Héctor (Tito): Zavala Muñoz
4th March, Bedford Bedford, St Peter de Merton with St Cuthbert Kelvin Woolmer, Rachel Simons, (PTO) Don Stevenson, (Rs) Paul Fricker, Valerie Tarlo, (LLW) Heather Buxton
Thanksgiving: For the ministry team and congregation which has grasped the vision of Fresh Expressions & Reaching New People and leading the church into growth.
Prayers: That the congregation will continue to grow in spirit and knowledge of Christ, that they will be fired to be missioners in their own lives.
ACP: Manicaland (Central Africa): Erick Ruwona; Toungoo (Myanmar): Saw John Wilme; Hawaii (ECUSA): Robert Fitzpatrick
5th March, Bedford Biddenham
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Maper (S Sudan): William Madding Machar; Trichy-Tanjore (India): D. Chandrasekaran
6th March, Bedford Cardington Stephen Smith
Festival: Ash Wednesday
Thanksgiving: Giving thanks for our caring congregation and enthusiastic Sunday School.
Prayers: For the success of our Lent Groups.
ACP: Mara (Tanzania): George Okoth; Trinidad & Tobago (W Indies): Claude Berkley; Truro: Christopher Goldsmith
7th March, Bedford Cranfield Hugh Symes-Thompson, (R) Trevor Dimmock
Thanksgiving: For strong relationships with the schools and local community.
Prayers: For the Rector in his final months before retirement that he may be strong in the Lord, and for the PCC wisdom preparing for the future.
ACP: Maralal (Kenya): Jacob Lesuuda; Tuam, Killala & Achonry (Ireland): Patrick William Rooke
8th March, Bedford Elstow
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Marathwada (N India): Madhukar Kasab; Twik E (S Sudan): Ezekiel Diing Ajang Malangdit; Hereford: Richard Frith; Suff - Alistair Magowan
9th March, Bedford Goldington Simon Dommett, Jennie Cappleman, Michael Furlong, (R) Cathy Sanderson
Thanksgiving: The mission and witness of the Church.
Prayers: Restore our faith and vision. Renew our energies and love. Revive your people to new life and power.
ACP: Maridi (S Sudan): Justin Badi Arama: Udi (Nigeria): Chjioke Augustine Aneke; Highveld (Southern Africa): Charles Mthetheleli May
10th March, Bedford Houghton Conquest
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Pray for the Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo; Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu: Zacharie Masimango Katanda
11th March, Bedford Hulcote with Salford Hugh Symes-Thompson, (R) Trevor Dimmock
Thanksgiving: For progress in our co-existence with the bats who occupy Salford church.
Prayers: For vision and courage to face the challenges with limited resources.
ACP: Maridi (Uganda): Moses Zungo; Ughelli (Nigeria): Cyril Odutemu; Ho (W Africa): Matthias Mededues-Badohu
12th March, Bedford Kempston
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Marsabit (Kenya): Daniel Qampicha; Ukhahlamba (Southern Africa): Moses Madywabe
13th March, Bedford Kempston, The Church of the Transfiguration Simon Richardson
Thanksgiving: Continued faithful witness to Christ in Kempston.
Prayers: Reorganisation of parish committees, and formulating new mission and evangelism strategy.
ACP: Maryland (ECUSA): Eugene Sutton; Ukwa (Nigeria): Samuel Kelechi Eze; Umuahia (Nigeria): Ikechi Nwachukwu Nwosu
14th March, Bedford Marston Moreteyne with Lidlington Quentin Chandler, Kate McFarlane, Gill Webb, (R - Emeritus) Michael Cleaver, Pat Cleaver
Thanksgiving: For family craft and worship.
Prayers: For our ministry to the new housing in the parish.
ACP: Masasi (Tanzania): James Almasi; Upper Shire (C Africa): Brighton Vitta Malasa
15th March, Bedford Renhold
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Maseno E (Kenya): Joshua Owiti; Upper S Carolina (ECUSA): Andrew Waldo; Hokkaido (Japan): Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu
16th March, Bedford Wilshamstead
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Maseno N (Kenya): Charles Kaskan Asilutwa; Utah (ECUSA): Scott Hayashi; Honduras (ECUSA): Lloyd Allen
17th March, Bedford Wootton Peter Ackroyd, (R) Jim Hignett, Charles Ashbrook
Thanksgiving: For good relationships with residents of new housing developments in Wootton and Stewartby.
Prayers: For provision to launch a third congregation in 2019-20.
ACP: The Church of England; Archbishop of Canterbury: Justin Welby
18th March, Berkhamsted Bourne End Rebecca Fardell, (PTOs) Dick Clarkson, John Kirkby, Janet Ridgeway, (Rs) Pam Davis, Stephen Fletcher
Thanksgiving: For strengthening relationships with our wider community.
Prayers: That we would deepen our relationship with God, with one another and with our wider community.
ACP: Maseno S (Kenya): Francis Abiero; Uyo (Nigeria): Prince Asukwo Antai; Hong Kong Island: Paul Kwong
19th March, Berkhamsted Great Berkhamsted Tim Pilkington, Simon Vivian, (R) Richard Hackworth
Thanksgiving: For increase in young families & the T.S.S. service.
Prayers: For a realistic & positive response to Stewardship in the parish.
ACP: Maseno W (Kenya): Joseph Wasonga; Valparaiso (Chile): Samuel Morrison
20th March, Berkhamsted Great Gaddesden
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Masindi-Kitara (Uganda): George Kasangaki; Vanuatu (Melanesia): James Tama; Vermont (ECUSA): Thomas Ely
21st March, Berkhamsted Little Gaddesden
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Massachusetts (ECUSA): Alan McIntosh Gates; Suff - Gayle Harris; Victoria Nyanza (Tanzania): Vacant
22nd March, Berkhamsted Nettleden
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Masvingo (Central Africa): Godfrey Tawonezwi; Virgin Islands (ECUSA): Ambrose Gumbs; Hpa-an (Myanmar): Saw Mark Maung Doe
23rd March, Berkhamsted Northchurch Jonathan Gordon, Michael Eggleton, (Rs) Peggy Sear, David White, Doreen Knapp
Thanksgiving: The raising of funds for the new roof and ideas for the use of the building.
Prayers: Encouragement and support of children and young people's work.
ACP: Matabeleland (Central Africa): Cleophas Lunga; Virginia (ECUSA): Shannon Johnston; Suff - Susan Ellyn Goff; Huron (Canada): Linda Nicholls; Suff - Huron: Terrance Dance
24th March, Berkhamsted Potten End, Holy Trinity
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui; Archbishop of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui & Bishop of Hong Kong Island: Paul Kwong
25th March, Berkhamsted Sunnyside, St Michael and All Angels Rebecca Fardell, (PTOs) Dick Clarkson, John Kirkby, Janet Ridgeway, (Rs) Pam Davis, Stephen Fletcher, Andrew Wilcock
Thanksgiving: For our developing sense of God's vision for us in this season.
Prayers: That we would deepen our relationship with God, with one another and with our wider community.
ACP: Matana (Burundi): Seth Ndayirukiye; Wad Medani (Sudan): Saman Farajalla Mahdi; Hyderabad (Pakistan): Kaleem John
26th March, Berkhamsted Tring Team Parish
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Matlosane (formerly Klerksdorp): (Southern Africa): Stephen Diseko; Waiapu (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Andrew Hedge
27th March, Berkhamsted Wigginton Jonathan Gordon, Michael Eggleton
Thanksgiving: Increased use of the church building for community use and events.
Prayers: The encouragement of young families through Messy Church.
ACP: Mauritius (Indian Ocean): Ian Gerald James Ernest; Waikato & Taranaki (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia): Philip Richardson; Wangaratta (Australia): John Parkes
28th March, Biggleswade Biggleswade Guy Scott, (R) Rosemary Bentley, Colin Dixon, Tony & Christine Elcombe
Thanksgiving: For the refurbishment and enhancement of our pipe organ.
Prayers: For all who are involved in the musical life of our worshipping community: that we may worship God with joy.
ACP: Mbaise (Nigeria): Chamberlain Chinedu Ogunedo; Warri (Nigeria): Christian Esezi Ideh
29th March, Biggleswade Blunham
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Mbale (Uganda): Patrick Gidudu; Washington (ECUSA): Mariann Budde; Ibadan (Nigeria): Joseph Akinfenwa; Ibadan N: Segun Okubadejo; Ibadan S: Akintunde Popoola
30th March, Biggleswade Caldecote, All Saints
Thanksgiving: For the ministers and people of the local church, and the wider community they serve.
ACP: Mbamili (Nigeria): Henry Okeke; Wau (S Sudan): Moses Deng Bol; Ibba (S Sudan): Wilson Elias Kamani
31st March, Fresh Expressions The Reaching New People Team
Festival: Mothering Sunday
Thanksgiving: The many new forms of church growing in all types of context across the diocese.
Prayers: That those participating in fresh expressions of church will be invited and helped to grow in the Christian faith.
ACP: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean; Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of the Seychelles: James Richard Wong Yin Song