Cranmer Hall - Prayer Diary

²⁰Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, ²¹to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

November 1^st

For the Orthodox Community who worship in the Chapel of St Mary the Less on Sundays. For Andrew Louth who leads this community.

2^nd

for any in St John’s College community experiencing ill health, praying for healing and hope.

3^rd

for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work.

For Cranmer Committee meeting today.

For tonight’s College Communion service

4^th

give thanks for all agencies which support students: University Counselling Services, the University Health Centre, Nightline, student run welfare committees, the work of Senior Tutors and Chaplains across the university.

5^th

give thanks for the work of the Development Office. Pray for Charlotte Gilman and Katie Mackay in their work with outreach and alumni.

6^th

Give thanks for local churches for all they do to support students, pray for them in their outreach initiatives to the student community.

7^th

for Sheila Hall, Jan Nicholson, Dorothy Greenwell and Sue Johnson, in their various administrative roles.

8^th

for all those responsible for planning and shaping the liturgy and for preaching at College services. Pray for vision, sensitivity, imagination and inspiration.

9^th

Pray for all members of College Council under the Chairmanship of Bishop John Pritchard

For members of the Kitchen Team: Nicky Seal, Jacki Greenwood, Lena Jolly, Jean Naisbitt. Ting Lee and Kelly Pattinson,

10^th

for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work.

for the College Communion Service this evening

11th

for college sports teams, that they might provide a place of identity, belonging and achievement for students. Pray for safety for the rowing club on the river, and for safety in all sports fixtures.

12^th

give thanks for the work of the College Librarian, Jane Ghosh.

13^th

For the Edith Jackson Trust and the work in Rokon, Southern Sudan. Pray for all pupils and staff at the Rokon School and for the work of Bp Francis Loyo.

14^th

for the one day conference on Preaching Luke’s Gospel, happening today at St John’s college. Pray that delegates might be enriched, equipped and inspired by this event.

15^th

that God would be at the centre of the College’s vision for the future, giving discernment and insight to all those involved in shaping the direction of the College.

16^th

for the preaching survey being undertaken by CODEC on behalf of the College of preachers and for Ben Blackwell, Pete Phillips and Kate Bruce as they work on this.

17^th

for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work.

for the College Communion Service this evening

18^th

for the evening catering team: Dawn Rose, Christine Davison, Dianne String, Holly Seal, Stephanie Matthews, Kim Simpson and Kate Todd

19t^h

for the work of University Chaplains across the Durham Colleges.

20^th

for the relationship between the College and the local churches, that God would inspire creative and supportive links.

21^st

for the relationship between the College and the Cathedral, giving thanks for the opportunity we have to worship in the cathedral space and praying about the practicalities of liaising over services etc. and giving thanks for the support of Revd David Sudron, Succentor

22^nd

Give thanks for the generosity and support of the St John’s Society – the association of old students from St. John's College

23^rd

for all visiting lecturers, preachers and teachers to the College

24^th

for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning.

for the College Communion Service this evening

25^th

Continue to pray for the work of the Edith Jackson Trust Fund

26^th

for the families and friends of ministers in training at Cranmer/WSC – particularly for those who find their friends/relations’ vocation difficult to understand, that through them they would discover the reality of God.

27^th

for the Chapel Choir under the direction of George Richford

28^th

pray for the Senior Tutor and Chaplain in their welfare roles.

29^th

that members of College might discover God more deeply in ways they have not anticipated before – perhaps through music, art, nature, film, poetry, literature, the internet… Pray for imagination and openness to the power and possibility of God.

30^th

for any students experiencing academic difficulties, or course related problems. For a sense of perspective and good support from the relevant agencies.

Thankyou for praying for the life and work of St John’s College. If you have any suggestions for the next edition of the prayer diary, please contact the Chaplain, Revd Kate Bruce

Email: kathrine.bruce2@durham.ac.uk
St John’s College
3 South Bailey
Durham
DH1 3RJ

November 1^st	For the Orthodox Community who worship in the Chapel of St Mary the Less on Sundays. For Andrew Louth who leads this community.
2^nd	for any in St John’s College community experiencing ill health, praying for healing and hope.
3^rd	for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work. For Cranmer Committee meeting today. For tonight’s College Communion service
4^th	give thanks for all agencies which support students: University Counselling Services, the University Health Centre, Nightline, student run welfare committees, the work of Senior Tutors and Chaplains across the university.
5^th	give thanks for the work of the Development Office. Pray for Charlotte Gilman and Katie Mackay in their work with outreach and alumni.
6^th	Give thanks for local churches for all they do to support students, pray for them in their outreach initiatives to the student community.
7^th	for Sheila Hall, Jan Nicholson, Dorothy Greenwell and Sue Johnson, in their various administrative roles.
8^th	for all those responsible for planning and shaping the liturgy and for preaching at College services. Pray for vision, sensitivity, imagination and inspiration.
9^th	Pray for all members of College Council under the Chairmanship of Bishop John Pritchard For members of the Kitchen Team: Nicky Seal, Jacki Greenwood, Lena Jolly, Jean Naisbitt. Ting Lee and Kelly Pattinson,
10^th	for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work. for the College Communion Service this evening
11th	for college sports teams, that they might provide a place of identity, belonging and achievement for students. Pray for safety for the rowing club on the river, and for safety in all sports fixtures.
12^th	give thanks for the work of the College Librarian, Jane Ghosh.
13^th	For the Edith Jackson Trust and the work in Rokon, Southern Sudan. Pray for all pupils and staff at the Rokon School and for the work of Bp Francis Loyo.
14^th	for the one day conference on Preaching Luke’s Gospel, happening today at St John’s college. Pray that delegates might be enriched, equipped and inspired by this event.

15^th	that God would be at the centre of the College’s vision for the future, giving discernment and insight to all those involved in shaping the direction of the College.
16^th	for the preaching survey being undertaken by CODEC on behalf of the College of preachers and for Ben Blackwell, Pete Phillips and Kate Bruce as they work on this.
17^th	for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning, giving thanks for their work. for the College Communion Service this evening
18^th	for the evening catering team: Dawn Rose, Christine Davison, Dianne String, Holly Seal, Stephanie Matthews, Kim Simpson and Kate Todd
19t^h	for the work of University Chaplains across the Durham Colleges.
20^th	for the relationship between the College and the local churches, that God would inspire creative and supportive links.
21^st	for the relationship between the College and the Cathedral, giving thanks for the opportunity we have to worship in the cathedral space and praying about the practicalities of liaising over services etc. and giving thanks for the support of Revd David Sudron, Succentor

22^nd	Give thanks for the generosity and support of the St John’s Society – the association of old students from St. John's College
23^rd	for all visiting lecturers, preachers and teachers to the College
24^th	for the College Officer Team as they meet this morning. for the College Communion Service this evening
25^th	Continue to pray for the work of the Edith Jackson Trust Fund
26^th	for the families and friends of ministers in training at Cranmer/WSC – particularly for those who find their friends/relations’ vocation difficult to understand, that through them they would discover the reality of God.
27^th	for the Chapel Choir under the direction of George Richford
28^th	pray for the Senior Tutor and Chaplain in their welfare roles.

29^th	that members of College might discover God more deeply in ways they have not anticipated before – perhaps through music, art, nature, film, poetry, literature, the internet… Pray for imagination and openness to the power and possibility of God.
30^th	for any students experiencing academic difficulties, or course related problems. For a sense of perspective and good support from the relevant agencies.