Diocesan Prayer Requests
Prayer requests for the week from Sunday, 29 January 2012

Anglican EcoCare Commission
For the continued development of events and resources that inspire Anglicans to care for God’s Creation. For all who generously contribute to the work of Anglican EcoCare Commission.
Aged care Victoria Park Deanery
Loving God, look with mercy,
on all whose increasing years bring them
weakness, distress, or isolation.
Provide for them homes of dignity and peace;
give them understanding helpers and friends.
This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Belmont
1) For the start up of this ministry to young families.
2) for opportunities of reaching out to the poor, and the lonely and isolated people in our parish.
3) For our emergency food ministry, cooking classes and the start up of our community garden.
4)That our volunteers will be enthusiastic to give people more than just food but point them to the bread of heaven - Jesus.
5) For sensitivity in hearing where God is leading us & strength & courage to follow
Anglican Children’s Ministry
- Children and children’s leaders.
- Praying Tuesday
- Start Up Event
- Thanks for the life of Rev Gordon Hewitson
Lord Jesus we pray for the children and children’s leaders in our Diocese.
May we all know you Jesus as our friend, Lord and Saviour.
May churches patiently and steadfastly pray as part of the Praying Tuesday initiative and Start Up @ Wollaston to see growth, nurture and empowerment by the Spirit for all.
We give thanks for the late Rev Gordon Hewitson prayerful life to children.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen
Anglican Youth Ministries
We pray for all youth activities currently being planned in the coming year, that they may be inspired by the Holy Spirit and be filled with fun and joy.
Specific activities:- Camp Connect (youth)
- Youth Leaders workshops and training
- Youth Leaders retreat
- International Youth Day
- Alternative Schoolies week retreat
- Establishment of new youth groups and networks.