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Tunbridge Wells
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our prayer diary
Our prayer diary, published three times a year, is available below or in a printable format at the bottom of this page.
Our Senior Chaplain writes:
Dear Father God,
Christine Garrard
Senior Chaplain
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December |
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| 2nd | The Counselling Team have an Away Day today. Please pray for a time of blessing to build good relationships and understanding. |
| 3rd | A Christmas Carol Concert will be held today in the Church of Christ the Healer raising funds for the Access to Care Fund. |
| 9th | The Burrswood Trustees meet today. Please pray for wisdom and guidance for them as they exercise responsibility for Burrswood's governance whilst keeping the love of Christ at the heart of our ministry. |
| 12th | Cameo 4 Prayer takes place this afternoon in the Lady Chapel. Please join us in praying for this place. |
| 13th | Pray for all those attending the Quiet Day today and praise God for the blessings these days bring. |
| 15th | Dr Gareth Tuckwell as he attends a Macmillan Board meeting today. We value the contact. |
| 20th | There will be a Carol Service today to which all our Christmas Tree knitters and stitchers will be invited. |
| 23rd | The Christmas House Party begins today and continues until 29th December. |
| 24th | Christmas Eve. May God's peace and goodwill be felt at the carol singing and later at the candlelit Holy Communion. |
| 25th | Give thanks for the birth of our Saviour, Jesus |
January |
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| 1st | May all we are, and all we do, this year be worthy to be offered in the name of Jesus. |
| 3rd | May Community Break Day led by Russ & Roz Parker bring refreshment, fun and rededication for staff. |
| 9th | Cameo 4 Prayer takes place this afternoon in the Lady Chapel. Please join us in praying for this place. |
| 12th 18th |
Dr Gareth Tuckwell will be speaking at St John's College, Durham this evening. The Finance Committee meets today |
| 17-19th | Dr Paul Worthley will be attending the Fellowship of Christ the Healer Conference at Swanwick. |
| 23rd | The Burrswood Consultation Group (BCG) meets today to represent all staff and volunteers, and to arrange events to encourage the building up of community life. |
| 24th | Dr Gareth attends a Macmillan Board meeting today. |
| 26th | The Burrswood Trustees meet today. Please pray for wisdom and guidance for them as they exercise responsibility for Burrswood's governance whilst keeping the love of Christ at the heart of our ministry. |
| 27th | This evening there will be a Burns Night Party at Burrswood. We pray that this will be a time of good fellowship and fun. |
| 31st | Dr Gareth leaves today for a 10 day visit to the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Southern India with whom we are building a relationship. |
February |
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| 13th | Cameo 4 Prayer takes place this afternoon in the Lady Chapel. Please join us in praying for this place. |
| 14th | Pray for today's Quiet Day and for all those who attend. |
| 18th | The Healing Service today at 3.00pm will be a celebration of the centenary of Dorothy Kerin's healing with preacher Rev David Flagg. |
| 22nd | Ash Wednesday. May God speak through the six weeks of Lenten Worship, study and fasting. |
| Dr Gareth attends a Macmillan Board meeting today. | |
| 27th | Pray for guidance and wisdom for the Finance Committee who meet today. |
Burrswood Daily Prayer Cycle
Sunday
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Patients and guest
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Chaplaincy Team
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Worship – 11 am Eucharist
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Reception and Gift Shop – Receptionists in St.Michael’s
Monday
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Executive Group & Administration: Dr Gareth Tuckwell and Heads of Departments Team, Accounts, Personnel, Admissions & Secretaries
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Holy Communion - 5.00 pm
Tuesday
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Trustees of the Dorothy Kerin Trust
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Holy Communion - 12.00 noon
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The Friends of Burrswood
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Burrswood Charity Shop and the commercial ventures run by Burrswood Ltd
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Applications to Trusts and Foundations – may they be looked on with favour
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Tuesday Management Team meetings
Wednesday
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Hospitality and Catering Teams
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Evening Worship - 5.00 pm
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The Book, Gift & Charity Shops
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All visiting children - that they may be touched by the love of God
Thursday
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9.00 am Community Communion
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Physiotherapy Team
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Volunteers in all departments
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The Healing Service - 11.30 am
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All members of the Events Committee & the Fundraising and Marketing Team
Friday
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Estate & Gardening Teams
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Counselling Team
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St. Peter’s Pool and Outpatient Department
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Bocky’s Tea Room – blessing through the food, service and beautiful location
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Holy Communion - 11.00 am
Saturday
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Doctors – Dr Paul and Dr Alasdair
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Suzanne Owen, Director of Nursing
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St. David’s Conference Centre - for visiting groups
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Healing Ministry - 3.00 pm