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

Pray for the Diocese of the Free State: Bishop Paddy Glover. Pray that God may unite the people of this Diocese as they prepare to elect their new Bishop.
Pray for KwaMsindisi congregations: St. Simon; KwaSithebe: pray for successful evangelism; St. Andrew’s, Nembe: pray for the church to be built; St. Andrew’s, Mandeni: pray for spiritual growth.

Pray for St. Saviour’s, amaTikulu; Rector: Eugene Ngcamu, Assistant Priest: Bivolo Ngwane (Samukelisiwe).
Pray for the Task Team of Christian Education; Director: Ronald Ndlovu.
BIRTHDAY: Sandiso Sithole

Pray for All Saints, Gingindlovu; Rector: Victor Ndabandaba (Zandile).
Pray for people suffering from cancer and for those who have lost loved ones. Give thanks for the work and care of hospices world-wide as they nurse cancer patients with compassion and dignity.
BIRTHDAY: Matilda Afrikander

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

Pray for Holy Name, eMpangeni; Rector: Dumisani Dlamini (Ayanda), Assistant Priest: Christian Mthethwa (Eunice).
BIRTHDAY: Bhekizenzo Mkhwanazi

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

Pray for the Archdeaconry of Empangeni and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Igantius Zwane.

Pray for the Diocese of Grahamstown: Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali. Pray for Holy Cross, eMpangeni; Rector: Ignatius Zwane (Nonhlahla). Pray for the Community of the Holy Name; Mother Provincial: the Rev. Mother Nokubongwa, Assistant: Sr. Zamandla, Sr. Deputy Assistant: Sr. Thandukwazi, Novice Guardian: Sr. Thandazile, and all the Sisters, including those at Maphophoma Branch, Sr. Superior: Sr Sebenzile .

Pray for Holy Trinity, eSikhawini; Rector: Zamokuhle Myeni (Gugu), Assistant Priest: Sibusiso Mthethwa (Thoko); Deacon: Nomusa Zulu, Retired Priest: Michael Madi (Linda) and Nimrod Ntshangase (Thembi).
Pray for the economy of the world, for stability for the beleaguered Euro countries and a resolution to their debt crises.
BIRTHDAY: Simangele Ngema

Pray for St. Aidan’s United Church, KwaMbonambi; Priest-in-Charge: Brian Luff, Methodist Minister: Dylan Ellison.
BIRTHDAY: Moses Makhoba

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

Pray for St. Andrew’s, Richards Bay: Rector: Henry Naidoo (Jane).
Pray 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 Mothers’ Union 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. Amen.

Training of Churchwardens (Ugu Region)

Pray for Holy Redeemer, Mtubatuba; Rector: Sandiso Sithole (Nomthandazo), Assistant Priests: Khulekani Sibisi (Sibongile), Retired Priest: Francis Mthembu (Jabulile).
Pray for the Fellowship of Vocation, Warden: Amon Mthethwa.

The fourth Sunday of Easter

Pray for the Archdeaconry of KwaMbonambi and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Lulama Dumisa.

Pray for the Diocese of Johannesburg: Bishop Brian Germond. O Lord grant the people of this Diocese courage and strength as they prepare for the election of their new Bishop.
Pray for Holy Redeemer congregations: Holy Cross, Nsane, Somkhele, Machibini, Qhubeka, St. Matthias, Khula Village and Mfekayi.

Workers' Day

Today the Church remembers St. Joseph the worker. Pray that all the workers in our country may take serious heed to their call and be faithful stewards in their workplaces.
Pray for KwaMsindisi oNgcwele, Nseleni; Rector: Lulama Dumisa (Bongi) and Probationer: Dumisani Luthuli (Seluliwe); 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: Artwell Khanyile; Assistant Priest: Nkanyiso Maphumulo (Phindile) Retired Priests: Meshack Vilakazi, Philip Ntshangase (Dudu), Hamilton Mbatha (Thembi) and Philip Ntombela (Thembi).

FOV Diocesan Meeting

Pray for Good Shepherd, KwaMagwaza; Rector: Amon Mthethwa (Gugu). Pray for unity in the Parish and a means to build a new vestry.
BIRTHDAY: Vusi Zungu

Training of Treasurers and Secretaries (Pongolo Region)

Pray for Good Shepherd congregations: pray for renovations at St. Chad and St. Matthias. Pray also for KwaNzimela Diocesan Pastoral Centre; Centre Manager: Dorcas Ntombela, Centre Chaplain: Anthony Mtshali (Beatrice).
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 to this Centre, and that He may increase the number of those willing to lodge in the Centre.

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Pray for the Archeaconry of KwaNobamba and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Artwell Khanyile

Pray for the Diocese of the Highveld: Bishop David Bannerman Pray for St. Paul’s, Nkwenkwe; Rector: Solomon Zwane (Fikile).
Pray for those who heed the call to play a part in the alleviation of those who suffer from HIV/AIDS. Especially enlighten those involved in medical research.
BIRTHDAY: Maria Mthembu

Pray for St. Mary’s, Nkonjeni; Rector: Artwell Khanyile (Nombuyiselo) and Probationer: Nkosingiphile Dlamini (Thabile), Retired Priests: Misael Xaba (Julia), Philemon Madela. Pray for new buildings and for renovations to existing buildings in this Parish.

Pray for St. Mary’s congregations: St. Paul’s 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.
BIRTHDAY: Amon Nkosi

MU Single Parents

Pray for St. Stephen’s, eMthonjeni; Rector: Emily Nxumalo (Mandla). Pray for St. Stephen’s congregations: St. Matthias, St. Bernard Mizeki, Transfiguration and St. Michael’s.
BIRTHDAY: Mandla Zulu

MU Single parents and Training of Treasurers and Servers

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

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

We continue pryaing for the Archdeaconry of KwaNobamba and for the Archdeacon, the Ven. Artwell Khanyile.

Pray for the Diocese of Kimberley and Kuruman: Bishop Oswald Swartz.
Pray for St. Matthew’s, Dlebe; Acting Rector: Artwell Khanyile, Assistant Priest: Sizwe Sikhakhane. Pray for St. Matthew’s congregations: Upper and Lower Mhlahlane, Edlabane, Ceza Hospital and KwaMpanza.

International Day of Prayer for Families

Pray for all members of POT and seminarians: Mzomuhle Sibiya (Seth Mokitimi) Sboniso Zulu, Simphiwe Ngcobo, Mbuso Mhlongo, Bongani Makgubela (UBI), Sabelo Mncwango, Sithembiso Mthethwa and Siphiwe Mbuli (COTT).
Pray for the Diocese of Sydney (Australia) and give thanks for their support of our seminarians at UBI.
BIRTHDAY: Sylvia Sibisi

Pray for St. John’s, Inhlwati; Acting Rector: Isaiah Manqele and Assistant Priest: Sandile Mabaso (Bongi). Pray for St. John’s congregations.
BIRTHDAY: Thenjiwe Sithole

The Day of the Ascension

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Mahashini; Rector: Thembinkosi Luthuli (Thembi).
Pray for all social organisations who work for justice; for trade unions who protect workers from exploitation.

FOV Probationers meeting

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

FOV Probationers meeting and Training of Treasurers and Secretaries (Isandlwana Region)

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

The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Diocesan Family Day

Pray for the Archdeaconry of KwaNongoma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Isaiah Manqele.
Pray that the Lord may unite us as family and that brotherly and sisterly love be sown among the family of the Diocese. Pray especially for Bishop Dino as he presides and preaches at this service; may his life and teaching be exemplary to the flock of Christ gathered on this day.
BIRTHDAY: Celiwe Xaba

Pray for the Diocese of Lebombo: Bishop Dinis Sengulane Pray for All Saints’, Msebe; Rector: Sibusiso Ngema (Simangele). Pray also for All Saints’ congregations.

Pray for the Diocesan Stewardship Team

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 hearts of the whole Diocesan Family to this fact.

Pray for St. Margaret’s, Nongoma; Rector: Cedric Buthelezi (Thuli), Assistant Priest: Eric Ndlela (Angel).
Pray for Iviyo Lofakazi bakaKristu; President: Isaiah Manqele and Chaplain: Ishmael Sithole. 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.

Pray for St. Margaret’s congregations: All Saints’ Mbekamuzi, Hheshe, Xasana, St. Thomas ekuBuseni and St. Matthew’s Tshodo. Pray for the legal and justice system; for our Diocesan Chancellor, David Gardner, and our Diocesan Registrar, Jimmy Sharnick, and for all who work in the legal profession.

Pray for St. Aidan’s, Nongoma; Rector: Isaiah Manqele (Fikile), Assistant priest: Jabu Seyama, and Retired Priests: Lambert Nsele (Sindisiwe) and Michael Glover (Amy).
BIRTHDAY: Philisiwe Mhlongo

Training of Treasurers and Secretaries (Ugu Region)

Pray for St. Aidan’s congregations; St. Barnabas Nsunduzane, St. Cyprian’s Bazini and Embonjeni. Pray for relief agencies, for the work of the Red Cross as they reach out worldwide to bring assistance to disaster zones.

Pentecost Sunday

Pray that the Lord may set us on fire so that we may spread the good news into all the unreached places of the Diocese.
We continue praying for the Archdeaconry of Nongoma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Isaiah Manqele.THE ARCHDEACONRY OF NONGOMA AND FOR THE ARCHDEACON: the Ven. Isaiah Manqele.
BIRTHDAYS: Qedusizi Mkhwanazi, Sibusiso Ngema and Jonathan van Niekerk

Pray for the Diocese of Matlosane: Bishop Stephen Diseko Pray for Ekuvukeni, Pongola; Rector: Solomon Baloyi. Pray for numerical and spiritual growth.

Chapter: Bildings and Plans Sub-Committee

Pray for Holy Name, Mvulazi; Rector: Musawenkosi Majola OSF, Assistant Priests: Tholumusa Sithole (Thokozile) and Sipho Nhleko (Bonisiwe), Retired Priests: Wilson Mthembu (Melca) and Simon Nkomo. Pray for unity, peace and love in the Parish, and for St Peter’s, Hlabisa, as it prepares to become an independent pastoral charge.
BIRTHDAY: Ntombi Mthembu

Chapter

Pray for Holy Name congregations: St. Stephen’s, Kristu uMnqobi, Ekuvukeni, St. Mary’s, Othandweni, St. Peter’s and St. Philip’s.
Pray for the Guild of St. Mary Magdalene; Chaplain: Stanley Mndaweni and President: Nomusa Mathe.
BIRTHDAYS: Anne-Louise Gaisford and Sifiso Dhlamini

Finance Committee of Diocesan Council: Diocesan Trusts Board

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

Pray for Emmanuel, Mbazwana; Rector: Daniel Mthembu (Ntombi). Pray for Church growth and the building of a church at Mseleni.
Pray for those who work in the media, for journalists who risk their lives to bring news to the world, for responsible journalism.
BIRTHDAY: Mandla Nxumalo

Archdeaconry Conferences

Pray for Christ the King, Manguzi; Rector: Madoda Xaba (Celiwe), Assistant Priest: Bongekile Nsibande (at KwaSikhemelele).

Trinity Sunday

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Ingwavuma and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Madoda Xaba

Pray for the Diocese of Mbashe. Bishop Sebenzile Williams Pray for St. John’s uBombo; Rector: Robert Mthembu (Maria). Pray for deeper devotion and growth in numbers and in giving.

POT

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; Co-ordinator: Zodumo Ndwandwe, Chaplain: Sibusiso Ngema
Pray for Hope Africa and USPG and give thanks for their support of Masinakekelane’s work.

POT

Pray for St. David’s, Vryheid; Rector: Celakuye Mchunu (Ruth) and Deacon: Hlengiwe Mncwango. Pray for discernment of spiritual gifts and vocation in the Parish.
Pray for the Diocesan Youth Organization; Acting Chaplain: S’fundo Sikhakhane and President: Linda Xulu.

Masinakekelane Board

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.

MU Council

Pray for St. Peter’s, Vryheid; Rector: Philip Dorling (Jacquie), Deacon: Ursula Te Brugge and Retired Priest: Maggie Hamalainen.
Pray for the Mothers Union; President: Fikile Manqele.

MU Council

Pray for St. Luke’s, eDumbe; Rector: Mxolisi Tembe (Vukile).
Pray also for elderly people, especially those who live in lonely and isolated areas.

Tenth Sunday of the Year

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

Pray for the Diocese of Mpumalanga: Bishop Daniel Kgomosotho. Pray for St. George’s, eMondlo; Rector: Andreas Mazibuko (Sibongile) Assistant Priest: Sifiso Dhlamini (Nompumelelo). Pray for deepening spirituality in the Parish.

Pray for St. George’s congregations: St. Peter’s, St. Matthew’s, St. Faith’s, KwaMalusi, St Andrew’s and Holy Trinity.

Pray for St. Alban’s, Mvunyane; Rector: Mduduzi Gumede (Londiwe), Assistant Priest: Vivian Masondo (Nomusa) and Retired Priest: Herbert Khoza (Siduduziwe). Pray for spiritual, numerical and financial growth, and also for the future multiplication of the Parish.

Pray for St. Michael’s, Utrecht; Acting Rector: Celakuye Mchunu, Deacons; Dumisani Mthembu (Hlengiwe) and Sithuli Mngomezulu (Nomkosi).
BIRTHDAYS: Ishmael Sithole and Thandi Sibiya

Pray for All Saints, Vumanhlamvu; Acting Rector: Moses Makhoba, Assistant Priest: Vusumuzi Zungu (Zoleka), Retired Priest: Zilfred Majola (Matrinah).
Pray for children’s ministry and all who bring Christian instruction to the young, for all who work among our children.

Youth Day of Celebration

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

Eleventh Sunday of the Year

We pray for the Archdeaconry of Nkandla and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Moses Makhoba.
Pray for all self-supporting clergy in our Diocese, for their steadfast faith and commitment to serve the Lord.

Pray for the Diocese of Mthatha: Bishop Sithembele Mzamane Pray also for St. Andrew’s congregations: Songeni, Ngoje, Kristu uMnqobi, Mhlathuze, Ntatshana, Ethaleni and Babanango. BIRTHDAY: Gugulethu Mthethwa

Pray for St. Cyprian’s, Thalaneni; Rector: Moses Makhoba (Judith). Pray for Malikhule iBandla Task Team (Growing the Church) Convenor: Sibusiso Ngema. 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.
BIRTHDAYS: Busisiwe Mbatha and Emily Nxumalo

Pray for St. Matthew’s, Nsunguza; Acting Rector: Moses Makhoba, Assistant Priests: Mbuso Ximba and Bongani Zwane (Dudu).

Pray for St. Vincent’s, Isandlwana; Acting Rector: Ishmael Sithole and Assistant Priest: Portia Mdunge (Dumisani). Pray also for St. Vincent’s congregations.

Pray for St. Agatha’s, Maduladula; Rector: Joshua Africander (Jane) and pray for St. Agatha’s congregations.
BIRTHDAY: Henry Naidoo

Twelfth Sunday of the Year

Ordination of Deacons
Pray that the men and women of God to be made Deacons today may model the life of Christ and be faithful to their calling.
Pray for the Archdeaconry of Nquthu and for the Archdeacon, the Ven Ishmael Sithole.

Pray for the Diocese of Niassa: Bishop Mark Van Koevering Pray for All Saints’, Hlazakazi; Rector: Raymond Mbonambi (Dudu). Pray also for All Saints’ congregations.

Pray for St. John’s, Blood River: Acting Rector: Ishmael Sithole, Assistant Priest: Mbusi Cele (Zama).
Pray for chaplains of tertiary institutions and the difficulties of their ministry.

Pray for St. Augustine’s, Nquthu; Rector: S’fundo Sikhakhane (Nomkhosi) and Retired Priest: Ivy Xaba. Pray also for St. Augustine’s congregations.
Pray for Helwel Trust (UK) and give thanks for their support of the Ukhanye project.
Pray for lay ministers, readers, choristers, flower panels and all who are actively involved in Church ministry.

Pray for St. Margaret’s, Mafitleng; Rector: Ishmael Sithole (Thenjiwe),) and Probationer: Idah Mabika.

Pray for St. Peter’s, KwaHlabisa; Acting Rector: Isaiah Manqele, Assistant Priest: Bhekithemba Zulu (ZamaShenge). BIRTHDAY: Zamokuhle Myeni

Diocesan Council

Pray for all Members of Diocesan Council, DC Finance Committee and Diocesan Trusts Board. Pray that these men and women of God may make decisions that will take this Diocese forward.