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IMPC newsletter from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 09:07


Praying for all MU leaders.

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

News from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 11:25


Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

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

Transformation – Now!

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:45


Transformation - Now!

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

Summer of Hope campaign

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:37


Summer of Hope campaign 2023

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

A prayer for the Coronation of King Charles 111

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 07:53


King Charles 111 Coronation

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

Letter from the IMPC

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 28 April 2023, 09:09


Refreshing Water

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

Christmas: Trees

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 19 December 2022, 20:17


The three Christmas Trees

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

God Knows:

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 12 December 2022, 09:00


A Christmas Prayer

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

STOP!

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 25 November 2022, 09:06


captio16 Days

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

Queen Elizabeth II

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 9 September 2022, 14:39


May she rest in peace and rise in glory

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

Bishop Edward.

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 29 July 2022, 08:14


Lucy with Bishop Edward and his wife Mary

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

Domestic Abuse

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 25 July 2022, 09:06


Fearing for their lives.

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

News from Jamaica and Cayman Islands

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 18 July 2022, 08:52


Water is Life

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

Ukraine Refugees:

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 11:44


Children under fire...

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

Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 4 April 2022, 12:03


A full version of the photo is below

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