Angelican Fellowship of Prayer

The "Prayer Prompter" is prepared two or three times a year (God willing) as a supplement to the personal prayer lists of members of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada). Material comes mainly from the reports and requests of our National Executive and Diocesan Representatives (DR). Some come from Bishop’s offices or websites. Other requests may be included, room permitting. We apologize for any errors.

Prayer and Thanksgiving requests are organized by Diocese, one for each day of a month; or by Province, over one week. Please use whatever format of prayer that is best for you!

Send requests or comments to: The Rev. Chris McMullen, 1004 Manawagonish Road, Saint John NB E2M 3X3; tel. (506) 693-9423; off. 635-8145; iandan@nb.sympatico.ca.

"Lord Jesus,
Give to your Church a renewed desire to pray;
That together we may know your will,
be filled with your love,
and experience your grace and power,
for the healing of your world, to your glory. Amen"
AFP Noon Day Prayer

Sunday
The Anglican Communion
The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishop Gary Woolsey, our National Durector, asks us to give thanks for the Archbishop of Canterbury, and especially his recent meeting with the bishops of the (US) Episcopal Church.

"We give you thanks, Heavenly God and Father, that in our Baptism you have called us to a goodly fellowship of faith and love in Christ. We humbly beseech you that by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit we will be able to make The Lambeth Conference possible by sharing your gifts, talents and resources. Turn our hearts toward each other so the world will believe you sent your Son for our Salvation. For the same Jesus Christ, our Lord."

"Pour down upon us, O God, the gifts of your Holy Spirit to nourish and enrich our lives. We pray that all who prepare for the Lambeth Spouses Conference will build their work not on sand but on the rock of your wisdom alone.

"Prepare the hearts of all who will attend the Conference to receive from you those gifts which only you can give, so that they may meet together with the joy and hope that comes from being your children. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord."
(From our AFP Canada Website)

Monday
The Anglican Church of Canada
The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate
TheRt. Rev. Mark MacDonald,
National Inigenous Bishop

Please thank God and pray for the leadership of our new Primate, our new National Inigenous Bishop, and for all of our national staff.

Tuesday
The Province of British Columbia
The Most Rev. Terrence O. Buckle, Metropolitan
(Pray for the appointment of a Provincial AFP Coordinator.)

1. Diocese of British Columbia
The Rt. Rev. James A.J. Cowan
Mrs. Brenda McKivett (DR).
We offer thanks that we are privileged to live in this beautiful part of Canada, and we ask prayers for the Parish of St. Saviour's, Victoria West as they go through a particularly difficult time.

2. Diocese of Caledonia
The Rt. Rev. William J. Anderson
(Please pray for the appointment of a new DR.)

From the Diocesan Website:
"Please pray for the Bishop and clergy
of the Diocese of Caledonia:
"Almighty and Everlasting God,
Who alone workest great marvels:
Send down upon our bishops and other pastors
and all congregations committed to their charge,
the healthful spirit of thy grace,
and that they may truly please thee,
pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing.
Grant this, O Lord,
for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ."

3. Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior
The Rt. Rev. Gordon Light (Suffragan Bishop)
(Please pray for Bishop Light as he seeks to find a new DR.)
Please pray for continued healing and reconciliation ministry with First Nations communities; for continued growth in ministry to and with youth and children; and for discernment as to the way ahead for our life as the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior. Please and give thanks to God for the grace of Christ revealed among us.

4. Diocese of Kootenay
The Rt. Rev. John E. Privett
The Rev. Ken Watts (DR).
Please thank God and pray for Kootenay Diocese's participation in "Greening of the Spirit", a program for the Stewardship of Creation in the dioceses of BC and the Yukon and the Lutheran Synod of BC. Pray for the "Greening of the Parish" workshop to be held at St. Catherine's Anglican Church, November 2-3.

5. Diocese of New Westminster
The Rt. Rev. Michael C. Ingham
(Please pray for the appointment of a new DR.)
Please give thanks for the “Ministry Assessment Process” (MAP) which is working with parishes regionally to assess ministry and mission for the region and at the same time relate it to the emerging new strategy plan for ministry and mission in the diocese. Thank God for our non-stipendiary Deacons, who are hard-working and committed to their ministries, and share in the collegiality of all clergy in the Diocese. Please pray for adequate housing for the poor and homeless, a growing concern in the greater Vancouver area.

6. Diocese of the Yukon
The Most. Rev. Terrence O. Buckle
The Rev. Dawn McDonald (DR).
We give thanks for the Lord's faithful ministers; the ministry of Archbishop Terry Buckle (Metroploitan of B.C. and the Yukon), the synod office staff, the people and clergy of the diocese.
Pray for the ongoing development of circle ministry and for the Bishop’s Aboriginal Advisory Council, for the executive council of the diocese as we enter the nomination and election process for the bishop of the Diocese of Yukon with Archbishop Buckle's upcoming retirement in December 2008.
Please also continue to pray for the financial needs of the diocese with a successful appeal campaign for the Archbishop's H.O.M.E. (Help Ourselves Minister Effectively).

Wednesday
The Province of Rupert's Land
The Most Rev. John R. Clarke, Metropolitan
Esther Jackson, Provincial AFP Coordinator

7. Diocese of the Arctic
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Atagotaaluk
The Rt. Rev. Larry Roberston; the Rt. Rev. Benjamin Arreak (Suffragan Bishops)
The Rev. Canon Paul Williams (DR).
Please pray for the rebuilding of the famous “igloo” St. Jude's Cathedral in Iqaluit (Yellowknife), destroyed by fire in November 2005. Praise God that this October, the thermo-syphons are being put in place and the gravel pad is under construction. Praise God for all those who are supporting the reconstruction, and pray for fundraising efforts across the Anglican communion. Pray for safety and good progress at the construction sight, and that God may continue to bless the congregation, Bishop, dean and staff of the cathedral.

8. Diocese of Athabasca
The Most Rev. John R. Clark
The Rev. Anne Crossland (DR).
We give thanks that many vacancies have been filled, and continue to pray the Lord will send a shepherd to lead All Saint's' Church in Fort MacMurray. We pray for Archbishop John Clarke in his ministry to the Diocese, the Province of Rupert's Land and the National Church.

9. Diocese of Brandon
The Rt. Rev. Jim D. Njegovan
The Rev. John Dolloff (DR).
Thank God for the ministry of our Bishop Jim Njegovan, and our AFP Parish Representatives. Pray for the new incumbents, the Rev. Henry Hoy, Carberry Parish Group; and the Rev. Bob Bettson, South Parkland parish. Praise pray for the start up of Teens Encounter Christ Reunions and Cursillo Ultreyas.
(Province of Rupert’s Land, continued…)

10. Diocese of Calgary
The Ven. Derek Hoskin (Bishop-Elect)
The Rev. Deborah Rivet (DR).
Praise God for the Diocesan Synod, October 12-13, on the theme of "Healthy Parishes". Please pray for the "Bishop's Dinners," held to support the Bishop's Discretionary Fund, to be held November 5 in Calgary, November 19 in Lethbridge, and November 26 in Red Deer. Please thank God and pray for the 107 licensed Lay Readers serving in 35 parishes; for the 33 candidates-in-training; and for Dr. Robert "Bob" Mummery, appointed October 1st as Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers.

11. Diocese of Edmonton
The Rt. Rev. Victoria Matthews
(Please pray for the appointment of a new DR.)
Thank God for the ministry of Bishop Matthews, who is retiring as Diocesan Bishop, November 30. Please pray for the diocese as it presently gathers nominations for a new Bishop, to elect at an Electoral Synod on March 28, 2008. Pray for the Rev. René Faille who will be ordained priest on Oct. 18, 2007.

12. Diocese of Keewatin
The Rt. Rev. David N. Ashdown
The Rev. Cathy Giroux (DR).
Please pray for our Diocesan Synod, taking place Feb 28 - March 2, 2008; for wisdom and guidance for the direction of the diocese, especially our two northern regions. Please continue to pray for the health of our Bishop.

13. Diocese of Qu'Apelle
The Rt. Rev. Gregory Kerr-Wilson
(Please pray for the appointment of a new DR.)
Please thank God and pray for the Reverend Cheryl Johnson, the new incumbent of Whitewood Parish, which is the Anglican Lutheran Ecumenical Community (ALEC) of New Finland, Wapella and Whitewood.

14. Diocese of Rupert's Land
The Rt. Rev. Donald D. Phillips
Mrs. Heather Birtles (DR).
Please give thanks for the privilege of supporting the Ministry of Prayer at General Synod 2007. Pray for support of our regular prayer times with our Bishop and his wife Nancy, and for our prayer times with the clergy of the Diocese. Please pray for the Quiet Day, Dec 1st at St John's Cathedral. We ask for prayer for the planning committee and leadership as we plan a Spring Prayer Conference April 11th-12th 2008. "Prayer in Action" with AFP Director Rt Rev Gary Woolsy.

15. Diocese of Saskatchewan
The Rt. Rev. Anthony J. Burton
The Rt. Rev. Charles Arthurson (Suffragan Bishop)
The Rev. Tracey Lloyd-Smith (DR).
Please pray for God’s guidance and blessing of the Evangelism Conference follow up. Pray also for our Lay Readers' training and ministry, and the Rev. Chris Harper, leader. Praise God for our diocese's newly ordained couple, the Rev.'s Steve and Julie Page in Hudson Bay.

16. Diocese of Saskatoon
The Rt. Rev. Rodney Andrews
The Rev. Deborah Ramage (DR).
Please pray for Deborah's and Bishop Rodney's plans to form an "AFP Group" and hold an event in the spring. Please pray as well for the planning of a Diocesan Synod, in April.

Thursday
The Province of Ontario
The Most Rev. Caleb J. Lawrence, Metropolitan
The Rev. Marion Haggerty, Provincial Coordinator

17. Diocese of Algoma
The Rt. Rev. Ronald Ferris
Mrs. Bonnie McNally (DR).
Please pray for the Diocese of Algoma's Synod, which will take place October 17-20. Pray for the Prayer Vigil, being organized by AFP. Pray that many people will be lead to take part in the Vigil, and that many people will be prompted to support AFP.

18. Diocese of Huron
The Rt. Rev. Bruce H.W. Howe
The Rt. Rev. Robert F. Bennett (Suffragan Bishop)
The Rev. Marian Haggerty (DR).
Please give thanks to God for the wonderful work of the Executive and parish AFP Rep’s. We thank God for the successful Parish Rep Day held at ELAM Church. Thank God for the AFP Conference on October 13th with Bishop Gary Woolsey, and for all who planned the event. We pray for the 150th Anniversary celebrations of Huron as a diocese, with our service in the John Labatt Centre that holds 10,000 people. We are closing all churches that day and are aiming to fill it on October 28th at 2 p.m.! We continue to pray for our Bishops, Bruce Howe and Bob Bennett.

19. Diocese of Moosonee
The Most. Rev. Caleb J. Lawrence
The Rev. Margaret Dempster (DR).
Please give thanks for the life and ministry of Canon Chuck Milne, who died in Geraldton on September 17, 2007. As well, give thanks for the priesting of Rodney Brant-Francis in Wemindji, Quebec; the appointment and installation of Dean Sharon Murdoch to St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Timmins; and the ministry of our National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald.
We ask your prayers for the AFP gathering to take place at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Timmins on Saturday, November 10th, “Praying and Singing Peace into the World”. A number of guest speakers from Nigeria, Egypt, the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, and the Federal Government will be speaking on various topics e.g. AIDS in Africa, child slavery. There will be gifted soloists and musicians taking part as well. Finally pray for the leadership and solid support of lay people in a growing commitment to baptismal ministry.

20. Diocese of Niagra
The Rt. Rev. D. Ralph Spence
The Venerable Michael Bird, Bishop Elect.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Anette Harris (Joint DR's).
Give thanks to God for the ministries from which parishes have had to close their doors, and for the generations of the faithful who have supported and maintained them. Please pray for our Diocesan Synod on November 15-17 2007, in Hamilton. Pray for both Laity and Clergy, and the presence of the Holy Spirit, for the help, guidance and wisdom, that can only come from an Omnipotent God.
Prayers are asked for the Ven. Michael Bird, as he prepares for his consecration as Diocesan Bishop, and for the outgoing Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Ralph Spence, as he prepares to embark on new work in another part of the vineyard.
Please pray that more people may be attracted to the A.F.P. through its presence and visibility, during Diocesan Synod.

21. Diocese of Ontario
The Rt. Rev. George L.R. Bruce
(Please pray for the appointment of a new DR.)
Thank God for the successful visit of Kim Phuc, a well-known Vietnamese Peace Activist, to St. George's Cathedral, Kingston, October 14th. Please ask God's protection and blessing upon the Diocesan tour of Turkey with the Rev. Canon Bob Hales, October 12-30th. Pray for God's blessing upon the upcoming Youth Synod, "Living the Life, Walking the Way", November 16-18, Christ Church, Belleville.

22. Diocese of Ottawa
The Rt. Rev. John Chapman
Mr. Paul Dumbrille (DR).
Please pray for the ministry of our newly installed Bishop, John Chapman. Pray for God’s guidance at Diocesan Synod, October 12-13. For AFP, please pray for the leaders and participants in AFP Prayer Workshops at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ottawa on Oct. 20 and at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornwall on Oct. 27

23. Diocese of Toronto
The Rt. Rev. Colin R. Johnson
The Rt. Rev. Michael H.H. Bedford-Jones, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Patrick Yu, The Rt. Rev. George Elliott, The Rt. Rev. Philip Poole (Suffragan Bishops)
Mr. Tony Day (DR).
Thank God for a new awareness in our diocese of the need for passionate spirituality. Please pray for the work of the church planting group of the diocese, which asks us to pray for the start of new churches; for “mother churches” to plant “daughter churches”; for “grandmother churches” (no longer able to plant) who could help encourage and support such “daughter churches”; and for churches seeking to plant a new congregation (i.e., a new service) within their own church.
Please pray that God may lead the Toronto Diocese Prayer Committee to be a servant of Jesus, assisting in His way, in the cultivation of “passionate spirituality”.

Most gracious God, we humbly beseech thee
for the holy Catholic Church.
Fill it with all truth; in all truth with all peace.
Where it is corrupt, purify it;
Where it is in error, direct it;
Where any thing is amiss, reform it;
Where it is right, strengthen and confirm it;
Where it is in want, furnish it;
Where it is divided and rent asunder,
make it whole again;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer #1 , page 39)

Friday
The Province of Canada
The Most Rev. A. Bruce Stavert, Metropolitan
(Pray for the appointment of a Provincial AFP Coordinator.)

24. Diocese of Montreal
The Rt. Rev. Barry B. Clarke
(Pray for the appointment of a new Diocesan Representative.)
Please pray for George and his family, who suffered the loss of his wife of 50 years, and our dear AFP colleague, Norma Sklivas, on July 26th. Thank God for Norma’s faithful ministry as AFP’s DR for Montreal, and Provincial Representative for Canada.

25. Diocese of Quebec
The Most. Rev. A. Bruce Stavert
The Rev. Martha Spence (DR).
Please pray for the homeless first nation peoples in Canada who are living on the streets in the cities and towns. Pray for our First Nation young people who especially need guidance. Pray for the residential school survivors and their families who have suffered in silence and can speak out.
    Pray for the victims of Ralph Rowe and other abusers, who were raped and stripped of their trust he and other models like him have done harm. Pray that these victims and survivors can find the services and treatment they require for their healing journeys.
    Pray for all clergy in the Diocese of Quebec, in all their ministering to the people of God. Please give thanks to the congregations who have faithfully and continually stand strong in the Anglican church, with Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

26. Diocese of Fredericton
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Claude E.W. Miller
The Rev. Chris McMullen (DR).
Please thank God for a very successful Diocesan Synod last spring, marked by unity in spite of deep disagreements, faithfulness to Scripture, and mutual respect. This was an answer to the AFP Prayer-Vigil, for which our Bishop gave public thanks in his Charge to Synod. Please pray for the Parish of the Nerepis and St. John, who courageously closed seven small churches in order to build one modern church in the growing central community of Grand Bay. They have been meeting in a school for three years. May God bless them with the additional funds they need to build their 2.1 million dollar "Church of the Resurrection".
    In our AFP work, please ask God to raise up several new Deanery and Parish AFP Representatives, to relieve some of our senior prayer warriors.

27. Diocese of Nova Sotia and PrinceEdward Island
The Rt. Rev. Susan Moxley (Suffragan Bishop)
The Rev. Katie Tait (DR).
Thank the Lord for the election of Archbishop Fred Hiltz as our new Primate. Please pray for Archbishop Fred in his new role, and for our Suffragan Bishop Sue Moxley as she continue in her ministry here, and for the election of a new Diocesan Bishop in October. Pray for the work of the AFP here and all across Canada.

28. Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Laborador
The Rt. Rev. Cyrus Pitman
Rowena Payne (Laborador)
Please pray for the work of Cursillo in the diocese, their Spiritual Director, the Rev. Sandra Tilley and their Lay Director, Mrs. Joyce Bryant.

29. Diocese of Central Newfoundland
The Rt. Rev. David Torraville
Elsie Sullivan (DR).
Please thanks for Elsie's improving health –an answer to our prayers! Please pray for a greater awareness of the value of prayer, and for openings where AFP can become more involved in this diocese.

30. Diocese of Western Newfoundland
The Rt. Rev. Percy D. Coffin
Mrs. June Whitten (DR).
Thank God for the Diocesan Evangelism Mission {Nov. 16-18} and for the Rev. Harold Percy, mission leader. Pray that those participating will find new inspiration and strength as they live out their faith day by day. Thank God for Hannah; Jason; Andrew; and Kristen, to be ordained priests in Oct. and Nov. Pray for God's direction and wisdom as they minister in their parishes. Pray also for the Refugee family soon to arrive in our diocese. Thank God for the ministry of AFP in the diocese. Pray for another opening for teaching and PHOP.

Saturday
The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer
The Rt. Rev. Gary Woolsey, National Director
Paul Dumbrille, National Chairperson

Thank God for the opportunity of serving our National Church as coordinators of the on-site Prayer Vigil and Prayer room at General Synod in Winnipeg, in June, and for all who made use of the Prayer Room. Thank God for the improvements in our website, www.anglicanprayer.org and for the efforts of Roger Harris and Judith Paul as they keep it up to date.
Please thank God for his guidance at the Executive Committee meeting, Toronto, Oct. 15, particularly its preparations for a DRs Consultation in June 2008. Pray for the efforts of AFP (Canada) to offer AFP as a resource to students and staff at Anglican theological colleges, Pray for the visit of our National Director, Bishop Gary to Trinity College in October.

Wendy Bain, our AFP Canada Newsletter Editor, requests our prayers for her work: that God may help her to find and use the time needed for this important ministry.

Our Father, we pray your blessing
on those you have called to be
Intercessors in the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer.
Help us to persist in prayer,
with an awareness of your loving goodness
and your ability to accomplish abundantly
far more than all we can ask or imagine.
May we know that in your will
all things work together for good
through Jesus who ever lives
to make intercession for us. Amen.

(AFP Intercessors' Prayer)

The "Prayer Prompter" is prepared three times a year (God willing) as a supplement to the personal preyer lists of members of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (Canada). It is organized for a weekly (Provincial) or a monthly (Diocesan) cycle. Material comes mainly from the reports and requests of our National Executive and Diocesan Representatives ("DR's"), but other requests may be included, room permitting. We apologiize for any errors or omissions.