• 07 January 2021

Prayer requests from Maridi Diocese

Maridi’s Bishop Moses Zungo has written thanking Down and Dromore for the prayer and financial support we were able to offer our link diocese in 2020 and asking for specific prayer in 2021.

“The success of the Episcopal Diocese of Maridi in the year was based on the effective and vibrant relationships with you,” he wrote to Bishop David. “We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with, and for you the year 2020.

“As we move into 2021, we seek opportunities for growth, knowing that the Diocese of Maridi is here, as your partner, to help with you the growth and expansion of Gospel in Maridi and beyond.

“I wish you, your families, and your loved ones a healthy and prosperous Happy New Year and thank you for your continued trust in us.”

Bishop Moses

The bishop asks that we would kindly pray for:
  • The two months scheduled from 12 January for the training of local cohort of ordinands (18 deacons and 7 priests) to be ordained on Sunday 7 March 2021. Pray that the Diocese will be able to host the training and provide for the priest vestments.
  • Pray for Mama Rejoice and the Mothers’ Union annual conference from 10 to 13 February 2021. For the facilitators that should be brought from Yambio and security of women traveling from long distances to attend the conference and for feeding and accommodation of the participants.
  • Pray for the 8th General Synod for the Diocese of Maridi to be held from 1 March to 7 March 2021. Pray for Bishop Moses, the 400 participants both clergy and laity that the good Lord may provide for the synod.
  • Pray for continued stability as government and opposition leaders in South Sudan try to implement the peace process.
  • Pray for the ongoing preparations for the Centenary celebration of the Gospel in the Diocese of Maridi. Pray for plans to renovate the Guest House, Mission House and Maridi Cathedral. Pray for the plans to construct Centenary House, chapel, vestry and toilets.
  • Pray for the plans for publications and history writings and pray for the plans for equipping and purchases that the good Lord may provide for those needs.