The Episcopal Church

Isaiah 52:14-15(NLT)
But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man.
Father, forgive us. We in the Body of Christ have so disfigured Christ Jesus’s appearance. The Episcopal Church has spent tens of millions of dollars in litigation. As an Episcopalian, I confess our sin and say, Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
And he will startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his presence. For they will see what they had not been told; they will understand what they had not heard about.
I look at the sorry mess, Lord, and am overwhelmed. Yet I know it is not too big for You. Unveil Jesus in our midst, Lord. Turn our hearts aright. I plead for new revelation.
We are in the furnace of affliction. May we be refined like silver. Help me and my beloved church to hear new things from this time, even hidden things that we had no knowledge of. Open our ears and our hearts. Amen.
Isaiah 48

Matthew 22:15-22 and Genesis 1:27

Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do you care about anyone, for you do not regard the person of men. Tell us, therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Show me the tax money.” So they brought him a denarius. And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.” And he said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way. (Matthew 22:15-22)
      Holy Spirit, there is so much confusion in our country about money and taxes. Help your people do as Jesus commanded and look at the currency in their pockets and recognize that it is stamped with “Caesar’s image and inscription.”

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (Genesis 1:27)
      Holy Spirit, help your people receive this verse into their hearts — to recognize that we are all stamped with the image of God and that we belong to him.

      Jesus, help us daily render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s. Thank you.

      Father, once again I give my life over into your hands. You have made me and stamped me with your image; I am yours. Thank you.

A word received: I AM your defender. Look to me. I AM waiting for you.

Sunday: 148, 149, 150 * 114, 115; Jer. 29:1,4-14 Acts 16:6-15 Luke 10:1-12,17-20
HC: 96 or 96:1-9; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
Monday: 25 * 9, 15; Jer. 44:1-14 1 Cor. 15:30-41 Matthew 11:16-24

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Please pray for David Gough, CMS Ireland as he travels to Egypt, South Sudan and, for the first time with CMS Ireland, to 3 Partner Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
      16th October Sunday, 09.00, Youth and MU meetings. Speaking at Mangobo Parish, Kindu, Confirmed

Albany Intercessor

Nebraska–Francis Sayre

The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre Jr. (1915 — 2008) was Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for 27 years.

O God, whose splendor unfettered, whose mercy unbounded rests upon the wide plain of Nebraska, let the soul of Thy people be open too. May they hark Thy call gently upon the wind, poignant as a whistle cry haunting the prairie night.

Nurture, Lord, the great course of flat water which once bore the questing pioneer across our nation’s heart, and now dispenses life to the fields of corn and farmers’ homes.

So may blessing come, O Father, to children schooled to Thy glory, whose eyes shall reflect the distant hills of faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hat tip: The Anglican Digest

Lord’s Resistance Army

President Barack Obama on Friday announced to Congress his decision to send about 100 U.S. troops to central Africa to help battle a rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army. We have prayed much for the destruction of the Lord’s Resistance Army on this blog. Here is a previous spiritual warfare prayer:

William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan (1860 – 1925) was a three-time nominee for president, and he served as Secretary of State. Unofficially, he was regarded as the greatest orator of his age. He articulated the concerns of ordinary Americans in unapologetically biblical and moral language. He championed reforms that we take for granted today: women’s suffrage, labor unions, and anti-trust.

The parents have a right to say that no teacher paid by their money shall rob their children of faith in God and send them back to their homes skeptical, or infidels, or agnostics, or atheists.

If we have to give up either religion or education, we should give up education.

Prayer Table Report

Christ Church Schenectady Prayer Table Report, Saturday, October 15, 2011, 9:20 – 10:30 a.m. Torre Bissell on State St. and Carol MacNaughton and Mark Pasko on Albany St.
+–indicates received a wooden cross made by Dennis Adams of North Carolina

State St.

+Jordan (man) — “World peace.” We also prayed for peace on the streets of Schenectady.

Richard (came last week also) — “Guidance and wisdom.” Please continue to pray for his brother Al who is still out there “using”.

+Tony — “That I can get into a house.”

+Tony (a different Tony)– “For my mom, Florence, and my sister, Linda, in New York City.

+Justin (young man) — “I don’t know where to begin.” I prayed that he would grow into the man Jesus wants him to be.

Debra (regular) — Her father, Berry, had emergency surgery last weekend. She also asked prayer for Miss Mary, Mr. Willie, and their daughter Lorraine. She also asked prayer for her sister, +Myasia, (and took a cross for her).

+Richard (young man) — I prayed that he would grow into the man Jesus wants him to be.

+Sharda — We prayed for her family.

(A couple walked by a couple of times. She was probably on something and had very poor coordination. They refused prayer but I prayed anyway.)

Anthony — Asked prayer for his family and for peace. We also prayed for Schenectady. He took a cross for his friend +Mike who just lost his mother and who had asked how Anthony got his cross.

+Joseph (Vietnam Vet) — “Peace in the world.” We also prayed for peace in Schenectady.

Hussein (Muslim man that I had previously given an Arabic Bible to)

The Bus Driver — slowed, honked, and waved to us.

Moses (regular) — I prayed against a spirit of depression and for peace.

+Hugh and Agnes — They are moving from Eagle Street to Waldorf Place.

Muhammad (a Guyanese Christian who has recently started coming to Christ Church and wants to be baptized.) We prayed for his wife Jaman and his son Imran. We also prayed for a job for Muhammad.

+Leslie Ann

+Clarence (young man) — “I just got out.” We prayed for a job interview he has and that he would know the Father’s love for him.

+Doris — “Everything — I am getting evicted.”

Richard (young man with one of Dennis’ crosses) — I prayed for him and urged him to seek out what God has for him.

Albany St.

Mailman — We thanked him; may he bring joy. He showed us his Dennis Adams cross hanging in his USPS truck that he got a couple of years ago.

Marcus and Rubin — Rubin is a homeless 15 year old — needs protection, a safe place.

The Bus Driver — We waved and he waved back.

+++Frances — Prayed for her, her children and grandchildren. Ansel — soldier, her son. Jemma her sister.

+++++Melanie (and her four girls)

South Carolina

The voice of my beloved!
Behold, he comes . . . Behold, he stands behind our wall; He is looking through the windows, Gazing through the lattice. My beloved spoke, and said to me . . . “ O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, In the secret places of the cliff, Let me see your face, Let me hear your voice; For your voice is sweet, And your face is lovely.”
(Song of Solomon 2:8-14, excerpts)

Beloved Jesus,
Come! Come and speak to Your church, Your bride in the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. Amen.

Luke 1:77-79 and 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

“To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,” (Luke 1:77)
      Holy Spirit. Bring us all to a saving knowledge of what Jesus has done for us in washing away our sins with his own blood.

“Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us;” (Luke 1:78 )
      Jesus, you are our light and by your light a new day has dawned for us.

“To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” (Luke 1:79)
      Father, thank you for sending the light of the gospel into our darkness. Guide our feet by your Holy Spirit into the way of peace this day. Thank you.

      Praying the Apostles’ Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty,
      Father, thank you that it all depends on your strength and might, and not ours.
Maker of heaven and earth;
      The heavens declare your glory, and the firmament shows forth your handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered with grain; they shout for joy, they also sing to you. (Psalm 65:13)
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;
      Jesus, there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved but yours. (Acts 4:12)
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
      Holy Spirit, thank you for what you have brought forth in Jesus.
Born of the Virgin Mary;
      Father, thank you that Mary was willing to say, “Yes,” to the angel Gabriel. Thank you for the risk she was willing to take for us.
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
      Jesus, thank you for what you were willing to suffer for our salvation; please help us to endure what we must suffer to see the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion restored to Apostolic faith.
Was crucified, dead, and buried;
      Holy Father, please restore to the common life of your people the saving knowledge of what Jesus endured by his crucifixion, death, and burial.
He descended into hell;
      Jesus, you went to the place of the dead to preach to the dead that they might live according to God in the spirit. Thank you. (1 Peter 4:6)
The third day he rose again from the dead;
      Thank you, Jesus; for by your resurrection we have been raised to new life in your Spirit.
He ascended into heaven,
      Jesus, thank you for being taken up into heaven in the sight of your apostolic witnesses. Help us live day by day in the hope that as you were taken up into heaven, so you will come back in like manner. (Acts 1:11)
And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
      As with the dying thief on the cross, we too say, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” (Luke 23:42)
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
      Jesus, thank you that there is now no condemnation for those who are in you, who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1)
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
      Holy Spirit, your law of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Thank you. (Romans 8:2)
The holy Catholick Church;
      Thank you for your church, Jesus; please help it to be a true vessel of your gospel in all places and in all times.
The Communion of Saints;
      THEREFORE with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord most High. Amen. (BCP 1662)
The Forgiveness of sins;
      Thank you, Jesus, for washing me with your precious blood and forgiving my sins.
The Resurrection of the body,
      LORD, please help me live day by day in the hope of the resurrection: for I know that my redeemer lives, and he shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me! (Job 19:25-27)
And the Life everlasting. Amen.
      Father, I live in the hope of living forever in your presence. Thank you for this hope that sustains me day by day. Amen.

Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. Yes, and we are found false witnesses of God, because we have testified of God that He raised up Christ, whom He did not raise up–if in fact the dead do not rise. For if the dead do not rise, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)
      Holy Trinity, one God, help us live and die in the hope of the resurrection.

      “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes–I, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!” (Job 19:25-27)

A word received: I AM your hope: look to me.

Saturday: 20, 21:1-7(8-14) * 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117; 2 Kings 25:8-12,22-26 1 Cor. 15:12-29 Matthew 11:7-15
Sunday: 148, 149, 150 * 114, 115; Jer. 29:1,4-14 Acts 16:6-15 Luke 10:1-12,17-20
HC: 96 or 96:1-9; Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Please pray for David Gough, CMS Ireland as he travels to Egypt, South Sudan and, for the first time with CMS Ireland, to 3 Partner Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
      15th October Saturday, 08.00, Visit to Bera Bible School and Parishes around Kindu, Confirmed

***** Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011
From: Elizabeth Collum
Subject: Cathedral prayer table report
      Here is the report for this week from the Cathedral prayer table for your posting. Blessings, Beth. Prayer Table Report — Cathedral of All Saints, Wed., Oct. 12, 2011. Prayer Ministers- Dcn. Susan Plaske, Hilda Handy, Beth Collum. Cloudy, cool, no rain.

Linda — prayed for foot surgery

Woman going into the Cathedral — pray for friend Linda for comfort, protection and success in medical treatment

++Estelle — Kris‘ mom going to doctor appointment today for possible rheumatology problem, prayed for proper diagnosis, peace, relief of pain

Alba — continued prayer for house destroyed by Irene floods

Paul — prayers for Art & Myrna for healing in body, mind, and spirits also for Myrna who is the caregiver for GI test coming up

Chris — pray for a more mature government and for the health of people

Sylvia — prayed for the loss of her son Jamie who is serving a life sentence in prison in FL. She cried as she was telling us and we prayed that she would know the comfort of our heavenly Father who knows the pain of seeing his son, Jesus, wrongly accused and suffer unjustly.

+ given a cross B given a Bible

Albany Intercessor

Colorado

The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre Jr. (1915 — 2008) was Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for 27 years.

Bless, high and holy Lord, the people who live under the eaves of our continent.

Bless the rocky peaks of their golden roof-land, which pluck crystal snow from heaven to refresh the earth on every side with water pure.

Guard, O God, the mountain passes, the spruce and lovely aspen sentinels upon their crests; protect the lowly sheep and patient cattle in their verdant valleys; prosper the seed by man’s labor planted.

So, loving Father, do Thou keep Thy Colorado children in the beauty of their lofty clime, and the joy of their unspoiled hope;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hat tip: The Anglican Digest

Pope Benedict: “being attentive to the Lord’s goodness” – a catechisis on prayer from Psalm 126

Many thanks to Kendall Harmon at TitusOneNine for posting this wonderful piece from Pope Benedict about being attentive in prayer to remember the Lord’s goodness and to behold the Lord’s beauty:

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 12, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says we should more frequently recall how God has protected and guided us, noting that this exercise not only helps in “times of darkness” but also fills with joy.

The Pope said this today during the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. He took up his series of catechesis on prayer, turning to a psalm of joy, Psalm 126.

The Holy Father used the psalm to offer specific suggestions for prayer.

“Dear brothers and sisters,” he said, “in our prayer we should look more often at how, in the events of our own lives, the Lord has protected, guided and helped us, and we should praise him for all he has done and does for us. We should be more attentive to the good things the Lord gives to us.”

The Pontiff noted how “we are always attentive to problems and to difficulties,” but there is almost an unwillingness “to perceive that there are beautiful things that come from the Lord.”

Attention to the good, “which becomes gratitude,” he said, “is very important for us; it creates in us a memory for the good and it helps us also in times of darkness.”

“God accomplishes great things, and whoever experiences this — attentive to the Lord’s goodness with an attentiveness of heart — is filled with joy,” the Pontiff affirmed.

Please read it all!

South Carolina

Colossians 1:15-18 (MSG)
We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment. And when it comes to the church, he organizes and holds it together, like a head does a body.

Christ Jesus, Son of God,
We thank You that the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina was started in You and finds its purpose in You. We thank You for holding it all together right up to this moment. We thank You for Your perfect organization, Your perfect alignment, and Your perfect order. Amen.

1 Corinthians 15:8-11

Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. (1 Corinthians 15:8-9)
      Jesus, we pray that as you did with St. Paul, so you will do with the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Schori: that you will reveal yourself to her and to the other bishops of the Episcopal Church who persecute your church and your people. Bring them to conversion as you did with Paul.

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10)
      Father, we pray that your grace will go before the Presiding Bishop and follow her so that she will labor in your fields and produce a harvest of righteousness.

Therefore, whether it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed. (1 Corinthians 15:11)
      Holy Spirit, anoint the preaching in the Diocese of Albany and in the Diocese of South Carolina so that all will truly believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you.

God of God, Light of Light, (From the Nicene Creed)
      Jesus, you are God and you are the light to take us through this time of darkness in the church and in the nation. You are the word of God and are a lamp to our feet.

      Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen. (BCP)

A word received: Look to me. Cry out to me. I will hear you and hold you in my sight.

Friday: 16, 17* 22; Jer. 38:14-28 1 Cor. 15:1-11 Matthew 11:1-6
Saturday: 20, 21:1-7(8-14) * 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117; 2 Kings 25:8-12,22-26 1 Cor. 15:12-29 Matthew 11:7-15

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Please pray for David Gough, CMS Ireland as he travels to Egypt, South Sudan and, for the first time with CMS Ireland, to 3 Partner Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
      14th October Friday, 08.00, Goma to Kindu – meetings with Bishop Masimang, Diocesan Development department, Confirmed

***** Youth for Christ — City Life

Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:49:08 -0400
From: Ray Villegas
Subject: Measurable Fruit
Dear Friends,
      In Philippians 1:22. Paul wrote: “If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me (ESV). Last email, we specifically asked you to pray for measurable fruit for our ministry. We have good news to share.
      1. Prayer Partners: We currently have 81 people who are committed to praying for this ministry on a weekly basis. Our goal for this year is 100. We are close to reaching this goal. If you haven’t committed yet, get on board!
      2. Money: This past week, we received commitments of $12,100 in new financial partnerships.
      3. Encouragement: This past week, Ruth Lightcap, the Teen Parents Director, received an unexpected, but timely email from someone who wrote out a heartfelt prayer of encouragement for Ruth.
      4. Understanding: A student in our ministry who struggles with homosexuality called up one of our veteran volunteers and asked to meet with her in person. They met and had a deep conversation about what this student is going through.
      5. Fruit: At our last outreach, we challenged kids to go deeper in their faith and write a prayer to God. 29 students responded. Here are some of their prayers:
“God, I trust that you will fix issues in my life that I can’t handle alone…”
“God, I need you to help me and my family pay the rent.”
“Dear God, I want to ask you to send me my dad home.”
“Dear Father, help me trust you more.”
“Dear God, can you help me trust you and believe. Sometimes I don’t believe because I’m not patient.”
“God, help me! Times is hard. Don’t know who to turn to at times. Need you to open my eyes. Help me trust you. I lost my faith and I don’t know why. Guide me, protect me and when you do, please give me a sign that it was you and no one else. I guess that’s it. Amen.”
      Thank you for praying for this ministry. Together as we pray and work, our labor will be fruitful.
For the kids, Ray

Albany Intercessor

North Dakota–Francis Sayre

The Very Rev. Francis B. Sayre Jr. (1915 — 2008) was Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for 27 years.

We thank Thee, Lord, for the hard and healthy country of North Dakota, where all is tempered by the sweeping power of Thy creating hand.

By wind Thou dost scour the rocks; by weather etch Thy children’s fate: as with tornado or hail, baking sun or driven ice Thou dost chisel the profile of mesa and of man.

Bless then the pliant clay of Thy stout fashioning: the black beds of ancient lakes, little hills left by glaciers, and the untold patience of farmers’ lives so humbly bowed to soil and season.

By such winnowing is purest vision born; praise be ever Thine, Creator God, for this open province of Thy cleansing grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hat tip: The Anglican Digest

Praying for South Carolina: “In Your light we see light”

Yesterday afternoon, while praying with some colleagues about matters totally unrelated the diocese of South Carolina, I sensed the Lord draw my attention to Ps. 36:9 “In Your light we see light” as something very important to pray for Bishop Mark Lawrence and the Diocese of South Carolina.

I understood that Scripture to mean that it is important for diocesan leaders to be extremely diligent to be “walking in the light” and staying in close fellowship with Christ in these days: through
self-examination, confession, repentance, the Eucharist, submission to
leaders and spiritual directors, sitting under the Word, …. i.e.
everything they can do to “walk in the Light”…. that they will then “SEE light,” that God will make the way ahead clear as they submit themselves to Him and His word.

Here is the full text of Psalm 36:

Ps 36:1-12
1 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin.
3 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good.
4 Even on his bed he plots evil; he commits himself to a sinful course and does not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
10 Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen– thrown down, not able to rise! (NIV)

Lord Jesus, may Bishop Mark Lawrence and all the diocesan leaders in South Carolina rejoice in You as their fountain of life today, as the wellspring of truth and joy. May Your light be their light as they stay in close fellowship with You, being quick to throw off any sin that hinders or entangles. You promise that Your Word is a lamp to our feet, a light to our path. Enlighten the eyes, minds, hearts and path of Bishop Lawrence and all in the diocese of South Carolina. As they meditate on Your Word would Your light flood their hearts and guide their steps. In Your light that the darkness can never overcome, may they see light, light that brings clarity and truth in the midst of confusion and obfuscation. Amen.

-Karen

Matthew 10:34-42

Circle me O God
Keep hope within
Despair without

Circle me O God
Keep peace within
Keep turmoil out

Circle me O God
Keep calm within
Keep storms without

Circle me O God
Keep strength within
Keep weakness out.

“Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34)
      Lord Jesus Christ, your sword of division is coming upon us. What is being done to Bishop Mark Lawrence and the Diocese of South Carolina is evil. Come with your sword and defend them and us.

“For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’;” (Matthew 10:35)
      Jesus, the household of God, your church, is so divided against itself; have mercy on us.

“and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’” (Matthew 10:36)
      Jesus, come and rescue Bishop Mark Lawrence and the Diocese of South Carolina from all of their enemies — those within and those without the diocese.

“He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:37)
      Jesus, help us love you and honor you above all earthly attachments.

“And he who does not take his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:38 )
      Jesus, you are Lord. Help us embrace your cross.

“He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. (Matthew 10:39)
      Holy Spirit, help us follow Jesus whatever the cost.

“He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.” (Matthew 10:40)
      Father, help us daily receive Jesus into our hearts and lives and homes.

“He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.” (Matthew 10:41)
      Father, help us receive all those whom you send to us. Let Bishop Bill and Bishop Dan speak your prophetic, righteous word throughout this diocese, and let them be receivd with joy and honor.

And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” (Matthew 10:42)
      Holy Spirit, help us give that cup of cold water to all whom you honor. Thank you.

(Blessing adapted from the Anglican Christian community in Ceylon, Pakistan, and India:)
      May the Name of Jesus, the Son of God, who is mightier than all the hosts of Satan, and more glorious than all the angels of heaven, abide with us in our going out and our coming in; by day and by night; at morning and at evening; at all times and in all places.
      May the Name of Jesus, the Son of God, protect and deliver us from the wrath of evil persons; from the assaults of evil spirits; from foes invisible; from the snares of the Evil One; and from all low passions that beguile the soul and body.
      May the Name of Jesus protect and deliver us.
      And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with us this day and always. Amen.

You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. (Psalm 18:28 )
      Jesus, help us in this time of darkness in your church and in this nation to see by your light.

A word received: You are in my care. Don’t be afraid.

Thursday: 18:1-20 * 18:21-50; Jer. 38:1-13 1 Cor. 14:26-33a,37-40 Matthew 10:34-42
Friday: 16, 17* 22; Jer. 38:14-28 1 Cor. 15:1-11 Matthew 11:1-6

      Notes from the Front Line

***** Please pray for David Gough, CMS Ireland as he travels to Egypt, South Sudan and, for the first time with CMS Ireland, to 3 Partner Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
      13th October Thursday, 09.00, Visit Parishes around Goma, Confirmed

***** Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011
From: Rev. Nigel Mumford
Subject: Prayer request
Dear prayer supporters,
      Please pray for the upcoming “Healing Winds” conference in Ashville NC this weekend. The retreat center is in Canton NC.
      I am flying tomorrow Thursday early am and will be flying back on Sunday. I am going alone… (well, of course, Jesus will be with me!) I will be needing mobility help at the airports.
      I will be presenting the need for healing after issues of trauma. Thank you SO MUCH for your prayers.
Be well, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God bless you dear soul,
Fr. Nigel+

Jesus said, “Preach the Kingdom AND heal the sick.” Luke 9:2
“I am the Lord that heals you.” Exodus 15:26
“Thank you, Lord, for returning my soul to me……twice!” (March 1974 and Oct 25th 2009)

NEWS FEED: (updated 9/21/11)

      After the Trauma, the Battle Begins; Post Traum Healing is on the book shelves written by Fr. Nigel about healing PTSD (Post Tramatic Stress Disorder) available through www.nigelmumford.com or your favorite book shop.

Sept 23-25 2011      Healing Mission: Harvest Catherdral, Macon GA.
Oct 2 2011      Blessing of the animals SLC.
Oct 13-15 2011      Healing Winds Confernce, Lake Logan Episcopal Center, Canton NC
Oct 24th 2011      Judith MacNutt at the SLC, CTK.
Oct 29 2011      Healing Mission, St. Marks Episcopal church, Leominster, MA.
Nov 7-9 2011      Welcome Home Initiative*(WHI)at the SLC CTK
Nov 15-17 2011      OSL National Board Meeting, San Antonio, Tx.
*The Welcome Home Initiative (WHI) is a free three day healing retreat for Combat Vererans.

Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011
From: Rev. Nigel Mumford
Subject: Soaking prayer
Dear prayer partners,
      Every Wednesday at the Oratory of Christ the Healer, Christ the King Spiritual Life Center at 10am till noon we offer soaking prayer. We now include the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during this very quite healing service as we soak in the “very presence” of the healing balm of Gilead of Jesus Christ of Nazareth doing nothing But receiving His love and His healing grace.
      Be well, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God bless you dear soul,
Fr. Nigel+

Albany Intercessor