PRAYERDIARY

May-June | 2021

BIBLE VERSEIt was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever-flowing rivers. 16 The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun and moon. 17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.

- Psalm 74:15-17

Join us each week as we pray for an aspect of our work which is introduced on Sunday and ends the week by giving thanks. Please remember this work in your prayers throughout the week. For the weekdays we also offer for your prayers the names of some of our community, from all over these islands, who are living out our vision to make God known and His hope encountered throughout the UK and Ireland.

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Cynthia Kerr, Gloucester Bob Read, London David Wells, Bedford Brian Wisener, Coleraine

Tuesday - Community Members Dan Burrows, Purley Gemma Payne, Ipswich Wendy Saunders, Priest, Norwich Yvonne Williamson, Chesterfield

Wednesday - Board Members Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop Peter Rouch, CEO

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Gary Shirley, Priest, Swindon Brian Fletcher, Thirsk Leslie Tennant, St Neots Doreen Wheatley, Bradford

Friday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Steve Dixon, North Shields Peter Hallsworth, Derby Mandy Williams, Ledbury Alison Wooding, Sheffield

Saturday Pray or Ruach Mitchell at Cross Hands Centre of Mission and Gary Wilton as he takes up his role as Head of Initial Training; that they will settle into their new roles and that God will inspire them and equip them with everything they need.

SundayPray for Peter Rouch as he takes up the position of CEO; that God will bless his family as they move to Sheffield and for Peter’s first weeks getting to know Church Army.

Join us this week as we pray for those who have recently joined Church Army in various roles. Among them is Ruach Mitchell, Cross Hands Centre of Mission’s new Pioneer Evangelist; Gary Wilton, the Training Team’s new Head of Initial Training; and Peter Rouch, Church Army’s new CEO.

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2 MAY - 8 MAYNEW APPOINTMENTS

NORTH SUTTON CENTRE OF MISSION

9 MAY - 15 MAY

Monday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Nigel Chapman, Filey Ben Edson, Manchester Jane Emson, Middlesbrough Paul Fitzpatrick, Wallington

Tuesday - Evangelists in Training Sharon Deeming, Kettering Jo Leslie, London Allison Worrall, Accrington

Wednesday - Community Members Raymond Barnard, Spalding Sheila Bradley, Chelmsford John Mills, Worcester Roy Totten, Lisburn

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Keith Blinston, Sheffield Dorothy Bush, Nottingham Paul Kinlock, Preston John Worsfold, Lowestoft

Friday - Staff Kerry Dixon, Commissioned Evangelist, Priest, Dundee CoM Chris Hardy, Sheffield Will Lee, Sheffield

Saturday Pray for the people who live on the St Helier estate in North Sutton, that those who live with the reality of unemployment or long-term illness will experience hope in Jesus through the new centre of mission as they work to meet needs.

SundayPray for Tracy as she uses her experience of growing and deepening Christian community in an estate context, along with the members of two churches on the St Helier estate to build new Christian worshipping communities in the area.

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On 18 April we launched the North Sutton Centre of Mission on the St Helier estate in South West London. Unemployment, deprivation and long-term disabling illness are some of the daily realities for people on the estate. Join us this week as we pray for Lead Evangelist Tracy Marlow and for the Centre’s work in North Sutton.

16 MAY - 22 MAY

Monday - Evangelists in Training Martha Botros, Colwyn Bay Joanne Milns, Hull Andrena Palmer, Hackney Centre of Mission Chloe Sheppard, Winchester

Tuesday - President and Vice Presidents David Chillingworth, Bishop, Vice President Michael Jackson, Archbishop, Vice President Rowan Williams, Archbishop, President

Wednesday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Jon Durley, Bridgend Phillip Garbett, Stowmarket Ken Higgins, Belfast Stuart Petty, Walsall

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Mary Adamson, Chepstow Diana Burton, Bushey Gabby De Vreese, Leeds Joan Macey, Swansea

Friday - Staff in Wales Clair Douglas, Cardiff Leoni Oxenham, Wales Caryl Stock, Community Member, Cardiff Mike Wells, Cardiff

Saturday Pray for everyone who is attending the Discovery Day today and for those who are starting to explore their calling and looking to find a place of belonging within a community of evangelists.

SundayPray for the upcoming Discovery Day as the team prepares to host it once more online and for those signing up to attend; that already God will be preparing some people for a life of telling others the Good News of Jesus Christ as their vocation.

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DISCOVERY DAYThis week we are praying for the upcoming Discovery Day on Saturday 22 May. Discovery Days are opportunities for people to explore their evangelistic gifting and to find out more about what it might look like to begin the journey towards becoming a commissioned Church Army Evangelist.

23 MAY - 29 MAY

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Cathy Bourner, Ipswich Andy Falconbridge, Weston Super Mare David Thorp, Preston

Tuesday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Sheelagh Easby, Harrogate Arthur Ford, Eastleigh Susan Jones, Crewe Elizabeth McNeice, Bexhill-On-Sea

Wednesday - Community Members Malcolm Gibbs, Ipswich Sue Hughes, Whitchurch Sue Moore, King’s Lynn

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Olive Deeming, Bexhill On Sea Michael Milne, Clacton-On-Sea Stella Noons, Norwich Clifford Rouse, Bradford

Friday - Commissioned Evangelists Syd Henderson, Hinckley Su McClellan, Leamington Spa Alan Park, Chesterfield

Saturday Pray for everyone who connects with our work; that God will prepare people’s hearts to accept Him through the testimony and ministry of evangelists.

Sunday“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” - Acts 2:4

Pray for evangelism throughout the UK and Ireland; that by the power of the Holy Spirit more people will come to know Jesus Christ.

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PENTECOST SUNDAYThis Sunday the Church celebrates Pentecost Sunday, the seventh Sunday after Easter and the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the Apostles and fellow believers. In celebrating Pentecost, we will be praying for our evangelists who work across these islands.

30 MAY - 5 JUNE

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Lynda Alsford, Peacehaven Graham Nunn, Kent Alan Rainford, Morecambe Sheila Samuels, Godalming

Tuesday - Community Members Robyn Fairey, Walton-on-Thames Ann Marsh, London Mark Russell, London Brenda Watts, Wolverhampton

Wednesday - Vice Presidents Richard Clarke, Archbishop, (Retired) Robin Eames, Archbishop, (Retired) Michael Turnbull, Bishop, (Retired)

Thursday - Retired Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Ken Cavanagh, Priest, Alicante Paul Knight, Priest, Ferndale Steve Martin, Priest, Umberleigh Josie Midwinter, Priest, Didcot

Friday - Staff Jayne Elliott, Sheffield David Schannen, Sheffield Gary Wilton, Community member Dan Palmer, Sheffield

Saturday Pray for Hannah Ling, Carolyn Kingsman and Will Lee as they continue to communicate the work of Church Army through digital, email, social media and our website; allowing more people to connect with us.

SundayPray for Neil Thomson as he leads the team, Josh Boot as he designs content and Chris Hardy as he edits our printed material.

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COMMUNICATIONS TEAMThe Communications Team are part of the Marketing Team in Sheffield and are responsible for making sure that news, inspiring stories and updates about our work are reaching people everywhere, whether that is in print, digitally or through our podcast. Join us this week as we pray for their work.

6 JUNE - 12 JUNE

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Colin Brown, Falmouth Julia Crathorn, Gillingham Josh Smith, Wrexham James Wilkinson, Ellesmere Port

Tuesday - Community Members Nick Grayshon, Priest, Matlock Christine Leech, Lowerstoft Mary Newman, St Albans Mavis Rouse, Bradford

Wednesday - Staff David Craig, Sheffield Mark Harrison, WITH Project Manager Phillippa Middleton, Marylebone Neville Willerton, Sheffield

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Raymond Bradbury, Spennymoor Robert Quarton, Priest, Alfreton Nancy Thompson, Telford Kate Wiley, Sheffield

Friday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Howard Schnaar, Crawley David Scurr, Chester Peter Simmons, Corby Rick Tett, Defford

Saturday Pray for anyone who is thinking about applying to Reunion this year, especially for those who want to reignite a passion for sharing the gospel or feel that they have missed their chance to step into what God is calling them to.

SundayPray that more young people would hear about Xplore and be intrigued by the opportunity to learn about and practice evangelism where they are, that they will be bold to apply and that we will see more passionate evangelists sharing Jesus with the people around them.

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XPLORE & REUNIONXplore (for 18-30s) and Reunion (for 30s and over) are our communities for people who want to live missionally whilst doing evangelism. They are peer-led and enable everyone to learn about and do evangelism in their own context. Right now, applications are open for people to apply, ready to start in September.

13 JUNE - 19 JUNE

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Ruth Hills, Southampton CoM Stephen Ramshaw, Medway CoM Nick Russell, Greenwich CoM Stephen Whitten, North Belfast CoM

Tuesday - Centre of Mission Evangelists Molly Baldwin, St Davids CoM Michelle Lloyd, Llanelli CoM Stephen Plumb, Commisioned, Priest, Hackney CoM Matthew Rowley, Commissioned, Blackpool CoM

Wednesday - Centre of Mission Evangelists Mike Dare, Evangelist in Training, Haverfordwest CoM Gina Kalsi, Priest, Attercliffe and Darnall CoM Val Legg, Commissioned, Langley CoM Hannah Seal, Commissioned, Llandaff CoM

Thursday - Centre of Mission Staff Gerry Dillon, Priest, Fife CoM Tracy Marlow, Priest, North Sutton CoM Sally Siggins, Ministry Assistant, Drumcliffe CoM Andy Wilson, Commissioned, Gloucester and Forest CoM

Friday - Commissioned Evangelists Mark Dadds, Bristol Alan Dodd, Hounslow Celia Hare, Bridlington

Saturday Pray for the current vacancy for Relief Support Worker; that Ty Bronna will find the right person to provide support and advice for the young people who are moving towards independent living, and to ensure that the project offers a safe, secure and accessible service for young people.

SundayPray for the staff at Ty Bronna as they enable young people to work through personal development plans, giving them the opportunity to participate in training and education and all aspects of independent living.

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TY BRONNATy Bronna is one of our Key Projects in Cardiff, aimed to equip homeless young people with the skills they need to move on and be resettled into their own independent accommodation. With the input of a support worker, each young person receives help to identify their hopes and goals for the future.

20 JUNE - 26 JUNE

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists John Marrow, Farnham John Menagh, Belfast Brett Price, Birmingham Jasper Rutherford, Belfast

Tuesday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Yvonne Desroches, Kettering Jill Hancock, Chesterfield Heather Kemball, Congleton Richard Waller, Cavan

Wednesday - Community Members Linda Howard, Chelmsford Bill Lattimer, Sevenoaks Jacquie Messinger, Colchester

Thursday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Edwin Bates, Basingstoke Mike Collyer, Sheffield Keith Dyde, Reigate Tony Maidment, Stourbridge

Friday - Community Members Alison Knights, Cambridge Charlie Kosla, Priest, Grays Chris Russell, Exeter

Saturday As the nation begins to work out what life will look like going forward, pray that God will provide opportunities for us, in this new season, to tell people about Jesus, to meet needs in new ways and bring hope to the places that desperately need it.

SundayPray for centres of mission, their work and particularly the new ways that many of them are using digital means and social media to connect with people to continue spreading hope and reaching out to people in different circumstances.

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ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWNAt the time that this Prayer Diary went to print, it was expected that social restrictions will have been eased and we will now be able to see people with less distancing measures in place. Whilst we don’t know what will change between now and then, we trust in a God who does not change. Join us this week as we pray for our work across the UK & Ireland and how it will continue to adapt to a changing world.

27 JUNE - 3 JULY

Monday - Commissioned Evangelists Lis Barr, Omagh Margaret Bennett, Manchester Ann Higgins, Belfast Gary Roberts, Lisburn

Tuesday - Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Sharon Connell, Stowmarket Nikki Thornhill, Royal Navy Darren Thornton, Norwich Tony Williams, Coleford

Wednesday - Retired Commissioned Evangelists Florence Back, Kings Lynn Avice Denniss, Newport Bert Fullard, Luton Carole Reeve, Minehead

Thursday - Retired Ordained Commissioned Evangelists Lindsay Dew, Baldock Geoffrey Goswell, Northampton Eleanor Morson, Newcastle Upon Tyne Dennis Wight, Carmarthen

Friday - Community Members Paul Boyd-Lee, Bristol Joanna Cox, London Jane Henderson, Leicester

Saturday Pray for the young people and their families who previously benefited from our work in schools before the pandemic; that those connections will still remain and that God will provide new opportunities to reach out through their work in schools.

SundayPray for our centres of mission and evangelists who will be looking to once more go back into schools to hold assemblies, resume roles as chaplains and run groups during lunchtime or after school.

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OUR WORK IN SCHOOLSConnecting with schools, families and young people is a huge part of our work and continuing these connections has been particularly hard while schools have been closed over lockdown with many ministries having to pause altogether. This week we are praying for the next season of work with schools as after-school clubs and groups once again become possible.

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