SUMMER 2015

Supporting the miniStrieS of CpAS through the power of prAyer.

prayer diary

i Am the wAy And

the truth And the life. no one

ComeS to the fAther exCept through me.

John 14:6

We value your prayers and support greatly. This diary is designed to guide your prayers across the breadth of our work, offering a weekly theme, prayer points and a Bible verse to aid daily or weekly prayer.

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i Am going to Send you whAt my fAther hAS promiSed; But StAy in the City until you hAVe Been Clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:49

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they were empowered before embarking on their missionary commission. in other words – despite being living witnesses to the risen Jesus, despite having heard Jesus’ teaching from his own lips – they still needed to be clothed with holy Spirit power.

And once they were filled with the holy Spirit, what a wonderful difference it made. in both words and works they presented the kingdom of god to men, women and children such that the church grew throughout the known world.

my prayer for the Church of england is that we might rediscover what it is to be ‘clothed with power from on high’. So as you join us in praying for the leaders and churches mentioned in this diary, will you ask god to fill each one with his holy Spirit? And will you pray that, being ‘clothed’, they (and we) might offer the good news of Jesus afresh in this generation.

thank you for your prayerful support.

John Dunnett general director

y godmother was a moravian missionary to tanzania (tanganyika as it was then called) in the 1960s

and 70s. for those of you unfamiliar with moravian history – they were originally a group of persecuted protestants who settled on the lands of Count Zinzendorf (in eastern germany) during the 1720s. they have become known in particular for two things: a commitment to prayer and a world impacting missionary movement.

in answer to their prayer, the moravians discovered the reality of what Jesus promised in luke 24 – they were ‘clothed with power from on high’ (luke 24:49). this propelled them to witness and mission all over the world – to Africa, the Caribbean, the far east and even the Arctic. they sent out lay missionaries (as well as priests), they were the first protestant presence in some countries, and they even allowed their young men to sell themselves into slavery to bring the gospel to those who were being sold as slaves in the Atlantic trade.

if there’s one thing above everything else that it would be good to pray for the leaders and churches mentioned in this prayer diary, it must be that they might be ‘clothed with power from on high’. in fact, not to do so would be to challenge Jesus’ own understanding of how we can be effective for the gospel. he told the disciples to wait until

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LeaderSHipArrow 13 Participants

for your prayers:

Sun 12: Arrow 13: Steve Bailey (team vicar), Claire Banham (youth worker), Steve Bunting (vicar) and rich Burley (vicar).

Mon 13: Arrow 13: dáfne Castro e lemos (Salvation Army corps officer), Claire Clarke (assistant pastor in training), rebecca Crowe (curate) and richard dimery (priest in charge).

Tue 14: ireland: new wine Sligo15 is taking place this week on the north west coast of ireland. Ask god to bless and equip the local churches for mission through this event.

Wed 15: Arrow 13: Steve dyson (curate), helen fraser (assistant curate), tim friend (Ventures and falcons principal at CpAS) and marcus gibbs (vicar).

Thu 16: Arrow 13: James halstead (vicar), eleanor Jeans (associate vicar), Chris Kidd (director of youth and children’s ministries) and david marson (pastor).

Fri 17: Arrow 13: olly mears (joint vicar), tim parker (priest in charge), rachel pennant (assistant curate) and Ben read (assistant curate).

Sat 18: Arrow 13: matt rodgers (assistant pastor – youth and students), tim rose (associate vicar and pioneer priest), matthew trick (team vicar) and Sophie wellbelove (youth pastor).

he Arrow Leadership Programme 13 participants have now completed their fourth and final residential.

They are now working on their final projects and preparing to meet with their mentors and peer cells. In November, they will get together one last time for a final celebration which their spouses and friends are also invited to.Youth worker Claire Banham is one of the 24 participants who we are praying for by name this week. She said: ‘Arrow has given me a much better understanding of God’s calling on my life, and how I can be the leader he made me to be. Learning more about myself and my gifts and skills on Arrow has enabled me to explore and begin a new role in a local Christian charity supporting youth and children’s work. Arrow has been an incredible opportunity to be shaped and guided by God.’

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for you mAKe

me glAd By your deedS, lord; i Sing

for Joy At whAt your hAndS hAVe done.

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ummer is here, and the first holiday of the season is upon us! Treginnis 1 kicks off the

Ventures and Falcons summer season on Monday. Around 20 children aged 8-11 from inner city Bristol will travel to the Pembrokeshire coast for a week of beach trips, outdoor adventure activities, bonfires, sports and crafts. They will be looking at the story of Noah and the life of Jesus and learning about their great worth in God’s sight. Overall leader Jane Gillis says: ‘Many of the children face very difficult situations in their daily lives. We are really looking forward to seeing them letting down barriers and just being children for a week. Thank you for praying for them! We would also appreciate specific prayer for the teenage helpers we are taking for the first time this year – we would love to see them flourish and grow in their new roles.’

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VenTureS and faLCOnSTreginnis 1 Falcon (8-11s)

for your prayers:

Sun 19: treginnis 1: the children and teenage helpers as they prepare to go on holiday tomorrow. pray for excitement and open hearts.

Mon 20: Ventures and falcons: As the first holiday of the summer begins today, commit all 91 Ventures and falcons to god in prayer.

Tue 21: treginnis 1: for the children to relax quickly and form good relationships with their peers and the leaders.

Wed 22: treginnis 1: many of the children struggle with behavioural problems. Ask god to break negative patterns of behaviour, and bring long-lasting peace and security in him.

Thu 23: treginnis 1: the teenagers who are helping, and the more experienced leaders who are mentoring them as they learn and grow in their new roles.

Fri 24: CpAS staff: John dunnett is co-leading a five-day seminar stream at new wine from tomorrow, exploring leadership issues such as handling expectations, being vulnerable and building courage.

Sat 25: treginnis 1: the last couple of days are often the hardest as the children start thinking about going home. pray for a good transition, and that the leaders will be equipped to wisely help with any issues that arise.

the lord BleSS you And Keep you; the lord mAKe hiS

fACe Shine on you And Be grACiouS to you;

the lord turn hiS fACe towArd you And giVe

you peACe. nuMberS 6:24-26

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VenTureS and faLCOnSRanby House Venture (14-18s)

for your prayers:

Sun 26: ranby house: for new leaders to feel part of the team straight away, and for all leaders to develop and nurture each other’s gifts and skills.

Mon 27: Ventures and falcons: three holidays begin today – fylingthorpe Venture in north yorkshire, haslemere A Venture in Surrey and treginnis 2 falcon in pembrokeshire.

Tue 28: ranby house: the 14-18s as they enjoy the week together. pray for strong, faith-building friendships, lots of laughter and lasting memories.

Wed 29: ranby house: overall leaders tim Clarke and Amy holt as they seek to do god’s will.

Thu 30: ranby house: good engagement with the Bible teaching, deeper discipleship and a sense that god is there in everything on the Venture.

Fri 31: ranby house: today there is a communion service, where everyone is invited to speak about what god has done in their lives. pray that god would impact the group through these testimonies.

Sat 1: Ventures and falcons: young people who are struggling spiritually when they come on

holiday. pray that the light of Jesus would shine in the darkness (John 1:5).

t’s great to know you are praying for us. We’ve got an exciting week planned at Ranby House

in Nottinghamshire, including a trip to a theme park, quad-biking, water sports, a BBQ and a summer ball! The teaching will be on the theme of light and darkness, and we would love to see the young people engaging with this and going deeper in their relationship with Jesus than ever before, being empowered and transformed by him. ‘Please pray the young people will grow in friendships old and new, experience laughter and lasting memories, and that God would be in everything, from conversations over breakfast, to dorm times, to sports and workshops, to teaching sessions, and even the washing up!’

amy holt, overall leader

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i Am the light

of the world. if you follow me, you

won’t hAVe to wAlK in dArKneSS, BeCAuSe you

will hAVe the light thAt leAdS to life.

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e are expecting 36 young people on the Whitby Venture, including several who are travelling a

considerable distance to be with us: three from Belgium, two from Germany, one from Northern Ireland and one from Uganda!‘Our theme for the week is “outcasts.” We’ll be looking at various characters in the Bible who, despite being on the sidelines, were used by God in big ways for his purposes. We’ll be thinking about what this teaches us about God, and how it changes us as his children.‘We have lots of activities planned, including trips to the beach, spending time in Whitby in our dorm groups, cycling, a long walk and a visit to Flamingo Land theme park. There will be lots of craft and sport workshops on site too. We are really looking forward to spending time together as our Whitby family!’

Sue Powell, overall leader

2-8 auguSTVenTureS and faLCOnSWhitby Venture (9-14s)

yet to All who

did reCeiVe him, to thoSe who BelieVed in hiS nAme, he gAVe the right to BeCome

Children of god. John 1:12

for your prayers:

Sun 2: whitby: Safety during all the activities and journeys. pray for safe travel particularly for the young people who are travelling from another country to be on the Venture.

Mon 3: whitby: for fun and fellowship on the big walk, for good conversations to happen and strong relationships to form.

Tue 4: whitby: there are a couple of new leaders this year. please pray that they will settle into the team and will get opportunities to use their gifts this week.

Wed 5: CpAS staff: James lawrence, who is at new wine this week hosting and teaching on a leadership seminar stream. pray that all who attend will grow in their leadership.

Thu 6: whitby: Any young people who feel on the sidelines in some way. may they know that god has a purpose for them as children of god.

Fri 7: Ventures and falcons: the four falcons taking place this week: Carroty wood 2 (8-11s), dovedale 1 (8-11s), perrott hill 2 (11-14s), oakwood (12-16s).

Sat 8: whitby: Sue says ‘we would love to see our young people returning home as disciples – energised and enthusiastic about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.’

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VenTureS and faLCOnSFirewood Falcon (8-11s)

for your prayers:

Sun 9: firewood: the children arrive at firewood today. Ask god to calm any nerves and give them joy as they settle in.

Mon 10: firewood: that the team of leaders will keep their eyes fixed on Jesus and see the joys of serving him.

Tue 11: firewood: teaching sessions will give an overview of the Bible, with each day tying in with the book of daniel, as the young people explore Scripture.

Wed 12: firewood: pray for the junior leaders to grow in their faith through the week.

Thu 13: firewood: echo naomi’s prayer for the children to recognise Jesus as their lord and Saviour.

Fri 14: firewood: for the leaders to be sustained by the holy Spirit, despite tiredness and whatever trials they have faced this week.

Sat 15: firewood: for the children to know god’s presence with them in the weeks and months ahead.

irewood Falcon takes place in West Sussex this week, with about 25 children aged 8-11 travelling from

different parts of the country.Overall leader Naomi Tunnicliffe says: ‘The children come from a range of backgrounds and most of them don’t have links with a local church.‘Ideally we want to see children come to trust in Christ as their Lord and Saviour! We hope for safety in activities and lots of fun throughout, but we also want the young people to leave the camp with a better understanding of Jesus, having seen his love displayed in the leaders.‘We have various on-site activities planned, such as a murder mystery, crafts, baking, field games, a summer fair and hopefully going swimming each day. We also have two day trips planned to a nearby adventure park and an outdoor activity centre.’

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the King SAid

to dAniel, ‘Surely your god iS the god

of godS And the lord of KingS And A reVeAler of mySterieS, for you were

ABle to reVeAl thiS myStery.’DanIeL 2:47

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his week, around 55 children aged 10-13 will take part in Romsey 4 in Hampshire, one of 17 Ventures

and Falcons taking place this week. Overall leader Peter Hall said:‘We’re really looking forward to getting to know the young people and help them take steps towards God as we look at John’s Gospel. Some of the young people have grown up in church, whilst others are more on the fringes of youth groups. For some this will be the first time they’ve ever really grasped how much God loves them, for others the first time they’ve really understood sin, and for others this will be the week that puts the jigsaw pieces into place and leads them to faith.’Romsey 4 is space themed this year, with Martian football and lunar hockey as well as wide games, hunt the leader, a trip to the beach and an outward bound day.

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for your prayers:

Sun 16: romsey 4: for the children to settle in quickly, particularly as the Venture is a day shorter this year.

Mon 17: romsey 4: the cooks team, many of whom are new to the role.

Tue 18: romsey 4: good relationships between everyone – young people and leaders.

Wed 19: romsey 4: for the Bible to come alive through the teaching on John’s gospel.

Thu 20: romsey 4: overall leaders Ben Sargent, peter hall and Alison howard-williams and their team of leaders and junior leaders. pray for servant-hearted leadership and service.

Fri 21: Ventures and falcons: that the gospel will be taught faithfully, clearly and with god’s inspiration and power on every Venture and falcon holiday this week.

Sat 22: romsey 4: for all the 10-13s to take a step forward in their faith. pray god’s special blessing on those on the fringes of church youth groups.

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JESUS ANSWERED,

‘I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES

TO THE FATHER ExCEPT THROUGH ME.’

John 14:6

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hank you so much for praying for Venture and Falcon holidays over the last few weeks. We praise God for the

thousands of children and teenagers who have taken part and had the opportunity to hear about Jesus.‘But the impact of Ventures and Falcons doesn’t stop when the summer ends! As the young people go back home and back to school, pray they will be shining lights for the gospel. Each young person has been given a wristband as a souvenir – please pray that these simple reminders will provoke conversations in places where many of their peers do not know God. ‘Please join me in praying that the seeds of truth would take root in their lives and that those who don’t have a Christian community at home would find routes into local churches. Pray that we’ll see them again next year – hopefully with a friend whose curiosity has been raised.’

Tim Friend, Ventures and falcons principal

23-29 auguST

for your prayers:

Sun 23: looking ahead: god’s guidance for Christians in local churches who are seeking to bring young people who went on Ventures and falcons into the life of the church.

Mon 24: looking ahead: praise god for all he has done through these holidays over the last two months.

Tue 25: looking ahead: for the wristbands to be an effective tool in helping children and teenagers tell their friends about god and Venture and falcon holidays.

Wed 26: looking ahead: Spiritual protection back at home and school. pray that the seeds of truth take root and are not ‘snatched away’ (matthew 13:18).

Thu 27: looking ahead: the thousands of leaders who have faithfully led holidays. praise god for their gift of service.

Fri 28: looking ahead: the friends of young people who have been on Ventures and falcons. pray they will be inspired by what they hear, and will want to come on a holiday themselves.

Sat 29: greyfriars reading (oxford): Currently in vacancy as the post was not filled first time around. Candidates were shortlisted in July, and interviews will take place in September.

But the Seed

fAlling on good Soil referS to

Someone who heArS the word And underStAndS it. thiS iS the one who

produCeS A Crop. MaTTheW 13:23

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The team of CPAS staff who are out and about delivering our mission-enabling work across the UK and Republic of Ireland includes the following people in these roles:

John Fisherpatronage Secretary

We also work with various partners, as we call on the experience and expertise of others for our work in some areas. Ask God to raise up the right people who can complement the gifts of our staff team.

Please pray for the richness of God’s blessing on all CPAS staff and partners who seek to extend his kingdom across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

John Dunnett general director

Pam Macnaughtonleadership Specialist

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miniSTry STaff

James Lawrenceleadership principal

Tim Friend Ventures and falcons principal

Graham archer director of ministry

Charles burgessleadership Specialist

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LeaderSHipLead On

30 auguST - 5 SepTember

for your prayers:

Sun 30: lead on: James lawrence, who edits lead on, as he co-ordinates with the various contributors and gathers material together.

Mon 31: Ventures and falcons: Ask god to provide opportunities for children returning to school this week to share their holiday experiences with friends.

Tue 1: ireland: Ask god to open doors as CpAS seeks to build relationships with dioceses in order to further our work in ireland.

Wed 2: lead on: the September edition is sent out today. pray that its contents will speak into the leadership situations of many subscribers.

Thu 3: lead on: Several CpAS staff help plan future editions of lead on. may the Spirit’s leading be clear as they decide on which topics to cover.

Fri 4: lead on: for god to provide the right people who can offer relevant wisdom to other leaders.

Sat 5: CpAS: lead on is part of a suite of leadership development resources. please pray as we seek to find new ways to support leaders in local churches.

ead On is an email resource which is sent to more than 3,800 church leaders every month. Each

edition includes an in-depth article on a key leadership topic, as well as resource reviews, video clips and links to other useful material.This month’s edition features an article by Charles Burgess, CPAS leadership specialist, on what to do when someone is a square peg in a round hole.Past Lead On emails have covered topics such as: raising leaders around you; why it’s mad not to ask for help; succession planning; and, most recently, leading and preaching.

whAt we hAVe reCeiVed iS

not the Spirit of the world, But the Spirit

who iS from god, So thAt we mAy underStAnd whAt god hAS freely giVen uS.

1 CorInThIanS 2:12

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ince its launch in 2004, Messy Church has proved phenomenally successful, reaching thousands of families who

don’t usually go to church across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We are very excited to be partnering with Messy Church and BRF to deliver the first ‘Growing Messy Leaders’ day this Saturday. This hands-on, fun, fast-moving and action-packed training day (which we hope will be the first of many!) will give those aged 9-99 the opportunity to grow in their missional leadership.‘Having grown so much so quickly, Messy Church is at a really crucial stage in its development. As a mission agency, we at CPAS are keen to do all we can to equip leaders young and old to help those who attend Messy Church to move forward from simply enjoying being part of a creative community – engaging in the crafts, worship and fellowship – to becoming committed followers of Jesus Christ.’

Pam Macnaughton, leadership Specialist

6-12 SepTemberLeaderSHipGrowing Messy Leaders

for your prayers:

Sun 6: messy Church: praise god for the success of this initiative, and ask his blessing on this new partnership between CpAS, messy Church and Brf.

Mon 7: messy Church: pam macnaughton (CpAS leadership specialist) and lucy moore (messy Church team leader), as they prepare to lead the training this weekend.

Tue 8: messy Church: All the children and adults who have joined in with messy Church, but do not yet know the love of Jesus personally.

Wed 9: messy Church: younger people who will attend the training on Saturday, especially children and teenagers who are leading something for the first time.

Thu 10: mentoring: James lawrence is in Carlisle today leading training for clergy who are or will be mentoring other leaders.

Fri 11: CpAS staff: John dunnett is at a meeting of the Crown nominations Commission, shortlisting for the next Bishop of leicester.

Sat 12: messy Church: today’s training day. may this be a fun, inspirational, useful and paradigm-shifting event that helps messy Church leaders to lead many people to Jesus.

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Very truly i tell you, whoeVer heArS my word

And BelieVeS him who Sent me hAS eternAl life

And will not Be Judged But hAS CroSSed oVer

from deAth to life. John 5:24

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13-19 SepTember LeaderSHipArrow Leadership Programme applications

for your prayers:

Sun 13: CpAS staff: those preaching in churches today including Charles Burgess (Bovey tracey) and James lawrence (Croydon).

Mon 14: Arrow: those filling in the application form over the next couple of months. pray that it will be a useful reflective exercise for them.

Tue 15: CpAS: John dunnett is chairing a meeting of the CpAS strategy group today (a group of senior staff who oversee our annual plans and projects). please ask god to guide and lead their thinking.

Wed 16: Arrow: for obedience in those who have sensed a prompt from god to apply and haven’t yet acted on the Spirit’s nudge.

Thu 17: Arrow: the 300 men and women who have been on Arrow over the last 16 years.

Fri 18: multi-parish benefices: the second thrive learning community gathering for multi-parish leadership teams in lichfield diocese takes place today and tomorrow.

Sat 19: Arrow: Ask god to give the discernment group diligence, wisdom and insight for when they read each application, and for there to be unanimity in deciding the next Arrow participants.

his month, applications open for the 14th CPAS Arrow Leadership Programme. Arrow is an 18-month

leadership development programme for leaders aged 25-40 which has impacted more than 300 men and women since it was launched in 1999.The comprehensive application process runs for nearly three months with the deadline being 1 December. Each member of the six-strong discernment group then prayerfully reads each application form before they meet as a panel in January to decide which 24 applicants will be invited to join the programme.

All SCripture iS god-BreAthed And iS uSeful for teAChing, reBuKing, CorreCting And trAining in righteouSneSS, So thAt the SerVAnt of god mAy Be thoroughly equipped for eVery good worK.2 TIMoThy 3:16-17

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LeaderSHipBristol Leadership Course

e’re delighted that a second cohort of clergy will be participating in the Bristol leadership course, which

begins next week. Your prayers are very much appreciated as we prepare to learn together about the theological and practical foundations for Christian leadership.‘The aim of this and our other diocesan leadership courses is to develop mission-shaped leadership over nine months through a blend of theological reflection, facilitated input and contextual application. ‘In order for the church to be more effective in mission, we need leaders with the skills to harness and release the gifts of the wider church. Please join us in praying that the effects of this course will be far-reaching and will nurture and enable mission in churches across Bristol diocese so that many more people will have the opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus.’

Charles burgess, leadership Specialist

for your prayers:

Sun 20: Bristol leadership course: Charles Burgess, as he facilitates the learning process over the next nine months.

Mon 21: Bristol leadership course: A good level of engagement and genuinely open and rich discussions between the participants.

Tue 22: multi-church benefices: pam macnaughton is in northampton today leading a training day for leaders of multiple churches in peterborough diocese.

Wed 23: Bristol leadership course: derek Chedzey and ian tomkins from Bristol diocese who will be leading next week’s residential with Charles.

Thu 24: Bristol leadership course: Bishop lee rayfield, who will be contributing to the first session next week.

Fri 25: Bristol leadership course: praise god for the success of these CpAS-led diocesan leadership courses and pray for further partnerships.

Sat 26: Bristol leadership course: god’s guidance for each participant as they discern what he is asking them to prioritise in their particular ministry context.

But in fACt god hAS plACed the pArtS in the Body, eVery one of them, JuSt AS he wAnted them to Be.

1 CorInThIanS 12:18

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LeaderSHipNew Livings Conference

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27 SepTember -3 OCTOber

or clergy, moving into a new role can be a crucial time in their ministry and can have a significant impact

on the churches they leave as well as their new parishes. Such a move only usually happens after several years, so this week we are piloting a new conference for clergy preparing to move to a new parish.Graham Archer, CPAS director of ministry, said: ‘There’s only one chance to make a great new beginning for you, for the church and for those who travel with you. This conference provides an opportunity for clergy to process the lessons of the past and implement a fresh vision for the future.’The conference runs from Monday to Thursday at Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire. Topics covered will include advice on letting go of the old and taking up the new, gauging the heartbeat and priorities of a new place, and making the most of a fresh start.

for your prayers:

Sun 27: new livings: graham Archer and John dunnett, who have been devising the new conference which begins tomorrow.

Mon 28: new livings: for a fruitful start to the residential conference as delegates arrive today.

Tue 29: leadership: Charles Burgess, as he runs a leadership development event for clergy in Bristol diocese today.

Wed 30: new livings: fresh insights from the conference that will help develop kingdom-building visions for local churches.

Thu 1: patronage: the CpAS patronage trustees meet in london today, so ask god for wisdom as decisions are made.

Fri 2: new livings: for some great ideas and decisions to implement as a result of the conference.

Sat 3: Ventures and falcons: preparations for the half term holidays. Viney hill 2 and Bridgwater Ventures and the Autumn falcon will take place during the last week in october.

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4-10 OCTOberpaTrOnage CHurCHeS Holy Trinity Norwich

And he died for

All, thAt thoSe who liVe Should

no longer liVe for themSelVeS But for him who died for them And

wAS rAiSed AgAin. 2 CorInThIanS 5:15

for your prayers:

Sun 4: holy trinity: CpAS leadership principal James lawrence is visiting holy trinity today, to preach and offer news and encouragement from CpAS.

Mon 5: holy trinity: praise god for the many children and teenagers involved in the church’s ministries. Ask the holy Spirit to open their hearts to Jesus.

Tue 6: holy trinity: inspiration and wisdom for Alan and the other leaders as they consider how to reach people of all ages with the gospel.

Wed 7: holy trinity: Alan Strange was appointed incumbent at holy trinity in october 1995. praise god for 20 years of ministry in this parish, and ask for his blessing on Alan today.

Thu 8: moving on: John fisher is leading a day for clergy considering moving post in redhill, Surrey today.

Fri 9: holy trinity: the Jenny lind park activities taking place today. pray that many young people will experience god’s presence and want to learn more about Jesus.

Sat 10: holy trinity: praise god for the life and faith of edith Cavell, a local Christian martyr who harboured British prisoners of war during world war one. tomorrow, holy trinity and other local churches will commemorate the 100th anniversary of her death.

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e praise God that, in recent years, we have made significant inroads for the gospel in the local area.

We’re particularly excited about what God is doing through our ministries for children and young people. We run groups for people aged between 2 and 16, many of whom come from families who don’t go to church. This includes a toddler group, playgroup, after school clubs for primary and secondary school children and football and other activities in the local Jenny Lind Park. ‘It’s fantastic that we’ve established relationships with so many children and young people, but we would really like to see this to go further and see many more people becoming committed disciples of Jesus. Please also pray for our work with older people, and for those in our community who we are struggling to reach, particularly working adults.’

alan Strange, incumbent

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his week sees the second The Buck Stops Here event of 2015. This 48-hour conference will take place at

the Wilson Carlile College of Evangelism in Sheffield, and is specifically for church leaders who have just started (or are about to start) their first post of overall responsibility. Jonty Frith, rector of St Nicholas Bathampton, came on the last The Buck Stops Here conference in May. He said: ‘It was great to take two days out from the chaos of moving house and preparing for a new ministry to focus on God and his work in and through me and the churches I’m serving. He used the time and the input from wise and experienced leaders to boost my enthusiasm and sharpen my vision for the years ahead, so I went home refreshed and fired-up!’

LeaderSHipThe Buck Stops Here

11-17 OCTOber

for your prayers:

Sun 11: Canford magna (Salisbury): leadership specialist Charles Burgess is preaching today. praise god for the generous support of this church over very many years.

Mon 12: the Buck Stops here: Ask god’s blessing on the new incumbents who attended the last the Buck Stops here in may.

Tue 13: the Buck Stops here: the conference begins today. pray for a great atmosphere and a sense of god’s presence among the group.

Wed 14: Bristol leadership course: the participants meet for the second training session today to explore leading well with others and the character of the leader.

Thu 15: the Buck Stops here: the participants. pray that, like Jonty, they will go home ‘refreshed and fired-up’ for all that god is calling them to do.

Fri 16: multi-parish benefices: pam macnaughton, who is helping lead the Arthur rank Centre ‘germinate’ learning community in worcester.

Sat 17: multi-parish benefices: the worcester germinate community as each benefice plans its action for the next six months.

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PSaLM 138:3

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