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The Wave of Prayer |
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Each Diocese in the Anglican Communion is linked with several other dioceses around the world. Specific days in the year are allocated to each group of link dioceses, when prayers of the members world wide focus on their needs. Prayers are made throughout the world at midday, which means that MU prayers never cease. Diocesan LinksSwansea and Brecon is linked with 5 dioceses across the world for mutual prayerful support. Our link dioceses are:
On 21 to 25 August each year members throughout the world pray for the needs of these dioceses and these dioceses pray for each other: The Diocese of Perth75% of the population lives around the city of Perth, of whom many are migrants and refugees from other countries who are seeking a better life there. The M.U. has been in the Diocese for 106 years, supporting families in need and sharing prayer and Bible studies. They support women's Refuges and centres at women's prisons. There is desperate need, of rain although some crops have been sown. Pray for all who work for the M.U. in the Diocese. The Diocese of BunburyThe Diocese is a mixture of urban and remote rural areas. The M.U. promotes Literacy and Development Programme. Like many areas the state is nearing drought conditions. Pray for all who work for the M. U. in the Diocese. The Diocese of KituiA large undeveloped area of Kenya with HIV/ AIDS resulting in many widows and orphans who need support. There are huge food shortages, and money that would normally be used for schools now has to be spent on food because of the cost of food in the shortage. Pray for the end of the drought and for drugs to be available for the victims of HIV /AIDS. The Diocese of MachakosAs in Kitui, the Diocese is experiencing difficult conditions and many are affected by drought. HIV/ AIDS victims are numerous. Pray for those in difficulty and for the M.U. sponsored hostel for University Students. The Diocese of MombasaThere are 60 M.U. Branches in the Diocese with weekly Bible Study and Prayer Groups for which people have to walk many miles. The M.U. Is active in providing Nursery Schools. The Diocese is also suffering in the drought. Pray not only for rain, but practical help to overcome their problems. The Diocese of NairobiThe Diocese has the state capital of Nairobi the administrative and cultural centre of the Diocese and also the centre of a large tourist industry. Many overpopulated areas, with poverty, poor housing and high crime rate. HIV/ AIDS like other parts is a problem with a large number of widows and orphans being cared for by the churches and the M.U. Pray for those situations and for the aid that may be available from the west. The Diocese of Swansea and BreconAround 60 Branches are involved in Answering God's Call. The Start Up Project is ongoing. The Diocese supports the crèche in Swansea Prison, the Women's Refuges, and our work with underprivileged families, providing holidays and time out.
Mrs Ann Ikucha, the MU worker from Kitui, on a visit to the Diocese pictured with Mrs Ruby Hayden, Diocesan President.
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