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posted by: Joan Vine | on: Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 09:07
I am pleased to upload a small section of the latest IMPC newsletter from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands forwarded to me by Lucy Bubb… Dear Friends, at a MU gathering I asked that we pray for the MU Diocesan Presidential elections due soon. This led to a discussion on leaders and their selection. One moot point was that the Mothers’ U ... read more
Posted: 19 Sep 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 11:25
We have just received the latest IMPC Newsletter from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, it seems that as the summer progresses, they are having to brace themselves for the hurricane season, as they have been warned of strong storms. Our sisters in the Mothers’ Union there are being advised to stocking up on food, water and medication. Through t ... read more
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:45
The President’s Challenge for 2023 is to use the prayer and information in the Diocesan letter received in May, as creatively as you can. Remembering the three Re-Imagining MU pledges of: Engaging with your clergy to broaden the awareness of MU, travelling well together with them in their parish role and thanking them for the support they giv ... read more
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:37
This year, our prayers, are again needed for people, wherever they live in the world whether they are experiencing the tragedy and trauma from conflict, violence or natural disasters or just struggling with the everyday stresses of modern-day life. This summer, our focus is turning Hope into Action, giving us the chance to pray together hoping to b ... read more
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 07:53
On this special occasion, in particular for members in Britain & Ireland and the Commonwealth, as we celebrate the Coronation of King Charles 111 and pray for his reign. This moment is also a reminder of God’s call on us all, wherever we live in the world, both to pray for those in authority over us and to recognise that we are subjects o ... read more
Posted: 3 May 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 28 April 2023, 09:09
Good day MU Members, please see the most recent letter from the IMPC: Dear Friends, this issue of the IMPC Newsletter challenges you to become healthy both physically and spiritually. THE WOMAN AT THE WELL WITH REV MARY GRAHAM: Most of us know where we were when we realized that we needed Jesus in our lives. I can recall vividly where I was ... read more
Posted: 28 Apr 2023 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 19 December 2022, 20:17
Once upon a time, there were three tall majestic trees growing on a hill. The first tree said that when he was cut down, he wanted to be made into a beautiful, ornate treasure chest that would hold many precious jewels like, diamonds, rubies, gold. The second tree said that when he was cut down, he wanted to be made into a stately cruise liner, in ... read more
Posted: 19 Dec 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 December 2022, 09:00
Heavenly Father, we pray to you and humbly ask that you watch over our families, those people we love and cherish. Keep them safe and warm this winter. – We don’t know all of their comings and goings but we know, that God Knows… We pray for our friends and neighbours, those people who live close to us who we sometimes have to re ... read more
Posted: 12 Dec 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 25 November 2022, 09:06
STOP: These two weeks highlighted the International days for the elimination of violence against women: Please use these prayers and reflections, one for each day. Sat 10th Dec 22: ‘International Human Rights Day’ Pray what we may bring and respect into the small and hidden places, to those who feel unvalued and unseen. ... read more
Posted: 25 Nov 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 9 September 2022, 14:39
Reflecting on the sad death on Thursday of our Dear Queen Elizabeth II Sheran Harper wrote: It is with deep sadness that I receive the news of the passing of our beloved Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of the Mothers’ Union members around the world, I join with the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in offering our love and sincere ... read more
Posted: 9 Sep 2022 | There are 1 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 29 July 2022, 08:14
It is with grateful thanks to the Lambeth Conference volunteers as they managed to send messages to poor Lucy Bubb who had been dashing around Heathrow airport terminals trying to locate Bishop Edward and his wife Mary who had travelled to England from Rejaf, in South Soudan in order to attend the Lambeth Conference. It appears that their flight ha ... read more
Posted: 29 Jul 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 25 July 2022, 09:06
When I reached my middle teens, I can often recall my mother saying, something along the lines of ‘If a man ever lays a hand on you get away fast’. But, only ever knowing a gentle, loving father, I didn’t really understand the significance of her statement and never did for I was fortunate enough to meet and marry a kind, thoughtf ... read more
Posted: 25 Jul 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 18 July 2022, 08:52
News from the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands: Lucy Bubb was kind enough to forward this newsletter to me from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. It talks of encouraging MU members to join together in prayer: We all know that prayer is of the utmost importance and even if there is nothing else, we can do – we can pray – and th ... read more
Posted: 18 Jul 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 11:44
Ukraine Refugees: England has always been known as a country of welcome and sanctuary for those who are afraid for their lives. I can remember living in the Eastend of London, Bethnal Green, just a stone’s throw from Whitechapel, where many Jews came to settle, fleeing from Nazi Germany. I learned many years later that we were the only Europ ... read more
Posted: 29 Jun 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments
posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 4 April 2022, 12:03
News from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands: Please see this delightful photo of the Cross with its rosettes. The photo was sent from Sandi B to Lucy Bubb, who kindly sent it on to me. Along with the photo, Sandi said that she hoped we all had a lovely and enjoyable Ladies Day and Mothering Sunday. Sandi told us that they had a combination service to ... read more
Posted: 4 Apr 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments