Pray for the Diocesan Synod, which starts today. Pray that the Holy Spirit may lead all the delegates into all truth, and that they may have faith and be united in love to advance God’s course in this world. Pray especially for Bishop Dino who will be the President of Synod and the Synod Advisory Committee.

Birthday: Bongani Zwane

Pray that the proceedings of this day at Synod may bring transformation into the life and ministry of the Diocese. During this Synod we also pray for Zimbabwe. Pray that all parties may respect the unity Government in place and for the speedy recovery of the infrastructure in that country.

As Synod closes today, we pray that what has been enacted may be of good use to God’s people and his Church.

Pray for the Cathedral Parish of St. Michael and All Angels; The Dean: Qhawelesizwe Gumede (Nonhlahla), Assistant Priest: Mandla Buthelezi (Nompumelelo) and Deacon: S’fundo Sikhakhane.

Birthday: Londiwe Gumede

27th Sunday of the year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Eshowe and for the Archdeacon, the Very Rev. Lewis Gumede.

Birthday: Zandile Ndabandaba

Pray for the Diocese of Niassa and for Bishop Mark Van Koevering.

Pray for Bishop’s Secretary: Mandla Zulu (Jabulisiwe), Diocesan Office Staff: Thandi Sibiya (Timothy), Fana Khoza and Dorothy Nkosi. Diocesan Secretary: Anne-Louise Gaisford (Roger), Diocesan Bookkeeper: Tinkie Robertson.

We pray for our Link Diocese of Carlisle; Diocesan Bishop Elect: Bishop James William Scobie Newcome. Pray also for the Diocese of George: Bishop Donald Harker (Joan) and all the clergy and people of these dioceses.

Pray for KwaMbusi uKristu, eShowe, Rector: Monument Makhanya (Sizakele); Retired Priest: Absalom Nxumalo (Thembisile); Deacons: Bongani Mbatha (Eunice) and Sipho Ntanzi (Maria).

Pray for all KwaMbusi uKristu congregations: Ekubikelweni, St. Paul, St. Francis, Sqwanjana and Mawusheni. Pray for improved giving in all these congregations.

Philip Yancey said: “Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse”. When we seek to broaden our perspective and try to see life from a divine vantage point, things make a lot more sense. Let us therefore pray that God may give us faith that can move mountains.

Insika Conference

Pray for the Parish of St. Thomas, uMlalazi, Rector: Victor Ndabandaba (Zandile), Retired Priest: Edmund Xulu (Prisca).

Insika Conference

Pray for all St. Thomas’ congregations, and for the Anglican Women’s Fellowship; President: Thuli Mhlongo and Chaplain: Abiaaza Kibirige.

Birthdays: Judith Zungu and Nomsa Zwane

28th Sunday of the Year

Insika Conference

We continue praying for the Archdeaconry of Eshowe and for the Archdeacon, the Very Rev. Lewis Gumede.

Pray for the Diocese of Port Elizabeth: Bishop Bethlehem Nopece. Pray for St. Saviour’s, Ndlangubo; Rector: Andreas Mazibuko (Sibongile). Pray also for congregations: St. Martin’s Habeni and St. Peter’s Ntshidi: Pray for encouragement in these congregations. Pray also for the Anglican Students Federation (Ansoc) of UNIZUL; Chaplain: Ronald Ndlovu.

Birthday: Philisiwe Nkosi

Pray for St. Denys’, Mpaphala; Priest-in-Charge: Mduduzi Gumede (Londiwe). Pray also for St. Denys’ congregations: Masundwini: Pray for evangelism, for the increase of the family of the Christian faith and that all will be willing and be bold ambassadors of Christ. Mthungwini: pray for Church growth and a proper place for worship. Mamba: Pray for commitment to the Lord and stewardship.

Birthday: Bongani Mbatha

Pray for the Diocesan Youth Elective Convention to take place in November. Pray that young people of God’s heart may be elected so as to advance God’s course in the world and be good stewards of God’s gifts. Pray also for the appointment of the new Youth Chaplain, pray that the clergy person to be appointed may have young people at heart and that he/she may lead them to greater heights.

Birthdays: Tinkie Robertson and Dennis Wagner

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Ndulinde; Rector: Sipho Khumalo (Khethiwe). St Cyprian’s congregations: KwaMduduzi, St. Bartholomew and St. John.

Birthday: Mthembeni Mthembu

Pray for KwaMsindisi, Sundumbili, Rector: Wilson Mbatha (Rose), Deacon: Vusumuzi Zungu (Zoleka), Retired Priest: Thomas Gigaba (Nomthandazo).

Pray for KwaMsindisi congregations: St. Simon’s, KwaSithebe: Pray for successful evangelism,
St. Andrew’s, Nembe: Pray for the Church to be built,
St. Andrew’s, Mandeni: Pray for spiritual growth.

29th Sunday of the year

St Luke's Day: Pray for all Health Workers

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Othukela and for the Archdeacon, The Ven Wilson Mbatha

Pray for the Diocese of Angola: Bishop Andre Soares.
Pray for St. Saviour’s, amaTikulu; Rector: Wilson Mbatha, Assistant Priest: Bivolo Ngwane and Deacon: Bonisiwe Ngubane. Pray for the Department of Christian Education; Director: Amon Nkosi (Philisiwe), Lay-Ministry Programme: Cyprian Mncwango and Siyakhula KuKristu: Sr. Zamandla CHN.

Pray that the Government in place may speed up service delivery and fight corruption.

Pray also for All Saints’, Gingindlovu; Rector: Brian Mahlambi (Ngimphiwe).

Pray for All Saints’ congregations: St. Mary’s, Mtunzini and St. Peter’s, Nyoni. Pray for zealous members and the formation of more home cells.
Herbert Dlamini and Philip Ntombela

Bithday: Mandla Buthelezi

Pray for Holy Name, eMpangeni; Rector: Dumisani Dlamini (Ayanda), Assistant Priest: Christian Mthethwa (Eunice), Retired Priest: Zebedee Mtshali (Caroline)

Pray for KwaMalusi oMuhle, KwaDlangezwa; Rector: Ronald Ndlovu (Orah). Pray for accountability and stewardship. Pray also for evangelism at Ongoye.

Birthday: Bhekizenzo Mkhwanazi

Diocesan Council

Pray for Holy Trinity, eSikhawini; Rector: Justice Mhlungu (Zanele), Retired Priest: Michael Madi (Linda); Deacon: Sibusiso Mthethwa (Thoko).

30th Sunday of the year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Empangeni and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Abiaaza Kibirige

Birthday: Robert Mthembu

Clergy Retreat and Conductor Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray for the Diocese of Saldanha Bay: Bishop Raphael Hess

Pray for Holy Cross, eMpangeni; Rector: Abiaaza Kibirige (Betty), Assistant Priest: Philip Barker (Joan).
Pray for the Community of the Holy Name; Mother Provincial: the Rev. Mother Nokubongwa, Assistant: Sr. Benzile, Novice Guardian: Sr. Thandukwazi and all the Sisters including those at Maphophoma Branch, Sr. Superior: Thandazile and their Branch House in Swaziland.

Birthday: Raymond Mbonambi

Clergy Retreat and Conductor Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray for St. Aidan’s United Church, KwaMbonambi; Priest-in-Charge: Brian Luff (Jane); Methodist Minister: William van der Walt.

Life’s greatest experiences involve other people. One is too small a number to achieve greatness. Being connected with others is one of the greatest joys. Life’s best comes when you invest in solid relationships. Let us pray that God may grant us the gift of knowing that we need each other.

Clergy Retreat and Conductor Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray for St. John the Baptist, Mtubatuba; Rector: Brian Luff (Jane), Assistant Priest: Jonathan van Niekerk (Jeanette), Retired Priest: George Hughes.

Birthday: Khulekani Sibisi

Clergy Retreat and Conductor, Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray also for the building of the Mothers’ Union Hall and Skills Centre.

O, Lord renew our Spirits and draw our hearts close unto yourself, that the building of the Hall and Skills Centre by the Mothers Union and us as the Family of the Diocese may not be a burden, but a delight, and give us such might to you as may sweeten our obedience. Lord teach us not to serve you with the spirit of bondage as slaves, but with cheerfulness and gladness, delighting in you and rejoicing in your work.

Birthdays: Eunice Mbatha and Bongani Mhlongo

Clergy Retreat and Conductor, Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray for Holy Redeemer, Mtubatuba; Rector: Linduyise Mthethwa (Gugu), Assistant Priests: Khulekani Sibisi (Sibongile and Emily Motloung, Retired Priests: Simeon Mbatha (Eunice) and Francis Mthembu (Jabulile).

Pray for Holy Redeemer congregations: Holy Cross, Nsane, Somkhele, Macwibini, Qhubeka, St. Matthias Khula Village and Mfekayi.

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Kwambonambi and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Linduyise Mthethwa

“Be still and know that I am God”

Pray for the Diocese of St. Helena: Bishop John Salt OGS

Loving God, look with favour on your servants who seek in solitude and silence refreshment of soul and strengthening for service; grant them your abundant blessing in the peace of Christ our Lord.

Pray for the Community of St. Augustine, Prior: The Rev. Friar Fungayi Nyandoro CHT and all the Friars. Pray that God may give the Prior strength to lead the community into new heights and the community to grow in number.

Pray for KwaMsindisi oNgcwele, Nseleni; Priest-in-Charge: Lulama Dumisa (Bongi) and Retired Priest: Nimrod Ntshangase (Thembi), pray especially for Ekuvukeni, Mzingazi.

Pray for KwaMsinidisi oNgcwele congregations: All Saints’, Dondotha. Pray for renewal, Lubana, Cilwane:Pray for peace, Fuyeni and Sangoyana.

Pray for All Saints’, Melmoth; Acting Rector: Hamilton Mbatha (Thembani), Retired Priest: Meshack Vilakazi.

Annual Planning Meeting

Pray for Good Shepherd, KwaMagwaza; Rector: Bonginkosi Mtshali (Beatrice). Pray for unity in the Parish and a means to build a new Vestry.

Pray for Good Shepherd, KwaMagwaza congregations: Pray for renovations at St. Chad and St. Matthias.
Pray also for KwaNzimela Diocesan Pastoral Centre; Director: Ignatius Zwane and Centre Manager: Dorcas Ntombela.

Pray that our Lord Jesus Christ, who was obedient to His Father, may unite in one body those who share one bread. Pray that he may bless the coming in and the going out of the visitors in this Centre, and that He may increase the number of those willing to lodge in the Centre

32nd Sunday of the year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Kwanobamba and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Philip Ntombela

Insika Conference

Pray for the Diocese of Swaziland: Bishop Meshack Mabuza.

Pray for St. Paul Nkwenkwe; Rector: Cedric Buthelezi (Thuli).

Pray that God may give us the confidence to challenge injustice and nurture the flame of justice until it burns brightly. We pray that the Spirit of justice and community may accompany us and light our way.

Pray for St. Mary’s, Nkonjeni; Rector: Daniel Mthembu (Ntombi), Retired Priests: Misael Xaba (Julia), Philemon Madela (Lydia) and Azariah Zulu (Margaret). Pray for new buildings and renovations to existing buildings in this Parish.

Birthday: Gladness Mthembu

Pray for St. Mary’s congregations: St. Paul, Nodwengu, Gqikazi, KwaDunge, Madaka and Donsamahoho.

Pray for Donsumndeni; President: Bhekuyise Gumede. Pray that men of the Diocese may lead their homes by example and be pillars of God’s work in the Diocese. Pray also that they may challenge domestic violence.

Diocesan Youth Elective Conference

Pray for St. Stephen’s, eMthonjeni; Rector: Mxolisi Tembe (Vukile). Pray for all St. Stephen’s congregations: St. Matthias, St. Bernard Mizeki, Transfiguration and St. Michael’s.

Diocesan Youth Elective Conference

Pray for St. Joseph’s, oNdini; Rector: Sydney Mbatha (Busisiwe), Assistant Priest: Bhekizenzo Mkhwanazi (Halalisiwe), Retired Priest: Zieblon Dlamini (Lessiah) and Retired Bishop: Lawrence Zulu (Ruth)

33rd Sunday of the year

We continue praying for the Archdeaconry of Kwanobamba and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Philip Ntombela

Birthday: Thembinkosi Luthuli

Pray for the Diocese of Umzimvubu: Bishop Mlibo Ngewu

St. Matthew’s, Dlebe, Rector: Ignatius Zwane, Probationer; Muzomuhle Sibiya. Pray for all St. Matthew’s congregations: Upper and Lower Mhlahlane, Edlabane, Ceza Hospital and KwaMpanza.

We dedicate this day to all the sick and those who tend them. Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ went about doing good and healing all kinds of illnesses, continue your Son’s gracious work among us in hospitals and homes and wherever his people gather. Give wisdom, sympathy and patience to those who minister to the sick, and prosper all that is being done to prevent suffering and to forward the purposes of your love.

Pray for St. John’s, Inhlwati; Rector: Isaiah Manqele, Assistant Priest: Zamokuhle Myeni (Virginia). Pray for all St. John’s congregations. Pray also for all Clergy Widows and Widowers.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Mahhashini; Priest-in-Charge: Musawenkosi Majola OSF. Pray also for the Royal Family and His Majesty the King.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s congregations: KwaNdeni, Mqanga, Ebuhleni, KwaBhanana, Thokoza and Bethani. Pray also for the Fellowship of Vocation; Warden: Justice Mhlungu and for all those testing their vocation.

Pray for St. Luke’s, Maphophoma; Rector: Qedusizi Mkhwanazi, Deacon; Samson Zulu (Maria). Pray for all St. Luke’s congregations: Ngolotshe, Maye, St. Michael and All Angels, Ethembeni, St. Stephens, Qonqo, All Souls, Dengeni, St. Peter and KwaDuma.

Christ the King
34th Sunday of the Year

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Kwanongoma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven I Manqele.

Birthday: Bonginkosi Mtshali

Summer School

Pray for the Diocese of Cape Town: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba and Garth Counsel, Bishop of Table Bay
Pray for All Saints’, Msebe; Rector: Sandiso Sithole (Nomthandazo). Pray also for All Saints’ congregations.

Birthday: Ronald Ndlovu

Pray for the Diocesan Stewardship Committee
Giving to others naturally changes a person’s focus and turns it outwards, particularly if that giving is habitual. In fact, generosity can be described in very simple terms as changing one’s focus from self to others. Let us pray that God may open the whole Diocesan Family to this fact.

Chapter and Summer School

Pray for St. Margaret’s, Nongoma; Rector: Artwell Khanyile (Nombuyiselo), Assistant Priest: Eric Ndlela (Angel). Pray for Iviyo Lofakazi bakaKristu; President: Isaiah Manqele. Pray that this organization may model the life of Christ through commitment to all members of the Diocese, and encourage all the members and the Diocese to give magnanimously, towards the work of God.

Summer School
Diocesan Finance Committee and Diocesan Trusts’ Board

Pray for St. Margaret’s congregations: All Saints Mbekamuzi, Hheshe, Xasana, St. Thomas Ekubuseni and St, Matthew’s, Tshodo.

Summer School

Pray for St. Aidan’s, Nongoma; Rector: Isaiah Manqele (Fikile), Retired Priests: Lambert Nsele and Michael Glover (Amy).

Pray for St. Aidan’s congregations; St. Barnabas Nsunduzane, St. Cyprian’s Bazini and Embonjeni.

Forgiveness is a complex process of letting go which takes time and effort. It involves letting go of our desire to suppress our painful memories, our anger and shame, and being willing to meet them face to face with love.

So let us pray that God may give us this most precious gift, the most Christ-like blessing we can share.

1st Sunday in Advent

Parish Youth Elections

We continue praying for the Archdeaconry of Kwanongoma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Isaiah Manqele.

Birthdays: Lindelani Khoza

Pray for the Diocese of False Bay: Bishop Mervyn Castle
Pray for Ekuvukeni, Pongola; Priest-in-Charge: Khulekani Afrikander (Matilda), Deacon: Jabu Seyama. Pray for numerical and spiritual growth.

Pray for all those infected and the affected by the pandemic.

Pray for Holy Name, Mvulazi; Rector: Themb inkosi Luthuli (Thembi), Assistant Priests: Tholumusa Sithole (Thokozile) and Sipho Nhleko (Bonisiwe), Retired Priest: Wilson Mthembu (Melca) and Simon Nkomo and His wife. Pray for
unity, peace and love in the Parish.

Pray for Holy Name congregations: St. Stephen’s, Kristu uMnqobi, Ekuvukeni, St. Mary’s, Othandweni, St. Peter’s and St. Philip’s.

Pray for St. Mary’s, Ingwavuma; Rector: Bongani Mhlongo (Philisiwe), Retired Priest: Andreas Mngomezulu (Hlengiwe).

Diocesan Teenagers Conference

Pray for Emmanuel, Mbazwana; Priest-in-Charge: Solomon Zwane and wife. Pray for Church growth and a means of building a Church at Mseleni.

Birthday: Eunice Mthethwa

Diocesan Teenagers Conference

Pray for Christ the King, Manguzi; Priest-in-Charge: Moses Makhoba (Judith).

Pray for the Department of Liturgy and Spirituality; Director: Philip Ntombela. Pray that this department may lead the Diocese into a deeper understanding of worship and spirituality.

2nd Sunday in Advent

Diocesan Teenagers Conference

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Ingwavuma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Moses Makhoba

Birthday: Solomon Zwane

Pray for the Diocese of the Free State: Bishop Paddy Glover

Pray for St. John’s, uBombo; Priest-in-Charge: Moses Makhoba, Assistant Priest: Robert Mthembu (Maria). Pray for deeper devotion and growth in number and in giving.

Pray for St. John’s congregations: St. John’s Nkangala, Holy Cross Obanjeni, Ekuphileni KewNkosi Jozini, Manqunjana, Majozini and Mkhuze.

Pray for Masinakekelane Diocesan Agency for Development; Director: Ignatius Zwane; Programme co-ordinator: Nontobeko Mncube; Admin clerk: Nozipho Mtshali; Regional Field Workers: Ugu - Faith Ntshangase, uPongolo - Ntombi Ndebele, Isandlwana - Phila Ndwandwe.

Birthday: Lulama Dumisa

Pray for St. David’s, Vryheid; Rector: Celakuye Mchunu (Ruth). Pray for discernment of spiritual gifts and vocation in the Parish.

Pray for St. David’s congregations: St. Agnes Hlobane, St. Michael’s, Coronation and Alpha. Pray for spiritual growth and church buildings. Pray for St. Faith Ngoje and Thokazi and for evangelism in these congregations.

Birthday: Mduduzi Gumede

Pray for St. Peter’s, Vryheid; Rector: Maggie Hamalainen (Peter). Pray for the Mothers’ Union; President: Fikile Manqele.

Pray for St. Luke’s, Dumbe; Priest-in-Charge: Madoda Xaba (Celiwe).
Pray also for elderly people, especially those who live in lonely and isolated areas.

Birthdays: Sydney Mbatha and Jonathan Van Niekerk

3rd Sunday in Advent

Ordination of priests

Pray for those to be ordained this day

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Vryheid and for the Archdeacon, The Ven. Celakuye Mchunu

Pray for the Diocese of Grahamstown: Bishop Ebenezer Nthlali. Pray for St. George’s, eMondlo; Rector: Herbert Khoza (Siduduziwe). Pray for deepening spirituality in the Parish.

Birthday: Sipho Mbatha

Pray for St. George’s congregations: St. Peter’s, St. Matthew’s, St. Faith’s, KwaMalusi, St Andrew’s and Holy Trinity. Pray for Media and Information; the Editor of the Messenger: Zama Xulu and the Editorial Team.

Pray for St. Alban’s, Mvunyane; Rector: Celakuye Mchunu, Assistant Priests: Zilfred Majola (Matrina), Vivian Masondo (Nomusa). Pray for spiritual, numerical and financial growth, and also for the future multiplication of the Parish.

Pray for St. Michael’s, Utrecht; Priest-in-Charge: Motsamai Sebowane (Caroline).
Pray also for all lay members of the Diocesan Council.

Pray for All Saints’, Vumanhlamvu; Priest-in-Charge: Bongani Monareng, Assistant Priest: Eugene Ngcamu (Nokuthula).

Birthdays: Thabisile Mndaweni and Bhekithemba Zulu

Pray for St. Andrew’s, Chwezi; Rector: Mthembeni Mthembu (Gladness), Retired Priest: Alpheus Ndebele (Dudu).

4th Sunday in Advent

Nomination Sunday for Vestry 2010

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Nkandla and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Bongani Monareng

Birthday: Thokozile Mthethwa

Pray for the Diocese of the Highveld: Bishop David Bannerman

Pray also for St. Andrew’s congregations: Songeni, Ngoje, Kristu uMnqobi, Mhlathuze, Ntatshana, Ethaleni and Babanango.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Thalaneni; Rector: Bongani Monareng (Ntombi) and Assistant Priest: Bongekile Nsibande.

Pray for Mission and Evangelism; Director: Sydney Mbatha. Pray that this department may bring more people to the Lord.

Pray for St. Cyprian’s congregations: St. Paul’s Matshensikazi, Holy Cross KwaNqundu, St. Peter’s Nsuze, Kristu uMnqobi, eManzamnyama, St. Mark’s eNgwegweni, St. Mary’s eNdatshe, Ekuvukeni, St. Thomas eBhokwe and KwaZikhali.

Christmas Eve

Pray for St. Matthew Nsunguza; Assistant Priest: Musawenkosi Nkwanyana and Bongani Zwane (Dudu).

Christmas Day

Our King is born and our salvation has dawned.

Birthday: Fikile Zwane

Clergy Retreat and Conductor Bishop Sithembele Mzamani

Pray for St. Vincent Isandlwana; Rector: Ishmael Sithole; Assistant Priests: Friar Fungayi Nyandoro CHT, Sibusiso Ngema (Simangele). Pray also for all St. Vincent’s congregations.

1st Sunday after Christmas

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Nqutu and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Ishmael Sithole

Pray for St. Margaret Mafitleng; Rector: Ishmael Sithole (Thenjiwe), Deacon: Portia Mdunge (Dumisani) and Probationer: Sboniso Zulu.

Pray for the Diocese of Johannesburg: Bishop Brian Germond

Pray for All Saints, Hlazakazi; Priest-in-Charge: Ishmael Sithole, Assistant Priest: Raymond (Dudu). Pray also for All Saints’ congregations

Pray for St. John’s, Bloodriver; Rector: Herbert Khoza (Nompumelelo).

Birthday: Brian Luff

Pray for St. Agatha’s, Maduladula; Priest-in-Charge: Joshua Afrikander (Jane) and St. Agatha’s congregations.

Birthday: Sibongile Mdunge

The principles that guide our lives are the values that we have internalized. Our core values are the deeply held beliefs that authentically describe our soul. They are critical, because they serve as our anchors and beacons. Let us pray that Christian values may be held in high esteem by all Christians in the world.