In Memoriam – David Drinkell

In Memoriam - David Drinkell

The church family at Christ Church Cathedral continues to mourn the death of organist and director music David Drinkell.

Notes of sympathy and condolences, literally from all over the world, continue to flow in. David was very well known and regarded in the music community. Among the communications are those from Brunswick Street Baptist Church, Fredericton,  the Organ Club (UK) and Belfast Cathedral where they have posted a memorial to David. David's previous post was as organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John's. The Fredericton Daily Gleaner, published a story about David this week. A tribute in the November edition of Anglican Life (Newfoundland Dioceses') by Ashley Ruby, page 11 -- "An Increased Richness in Heaven."

David made the music in Cathedral worship seamless

As a Cathedral member put it this week, "David made the music in Cathedral worship seamless." Indeed, he did. His knowledge of traditional Anglican worship and its music often baffled the best of us, yet he met the challenges of more contemporary musical styles in leading the 11:45 a.m. worship group each Sunday with grace and proficiency. Let us give thanks for his confidence in Christian faith. We are indebited to him, perhaps most for his friendship, but also for his faithful, yet far too short, ministry of music among us.

Later in the day on Thursday, 26 September 2019, the Dean wrote to the Cathedral congregation by way of email:

Subject: News shared with a heavy heart
Date: 26 September 2019

It is with sorrow and a heavy heart that I write with very sad news.

You’ll remember that David Drinkell had, what we all considered, a successful emergency surgery last week. Early in the day on Sunday, it was becoming more apparent that complications from the surgery were developing and Sunday afternoon, David underwent a second surgery to address those difficulties.

Since Sunday, David had been in ICU, on life support and, his condition continued to worsen. Medical tests and scans on Wednesday were not revealing good news about his chances for recovery. Earlier today (Thursday) it was determined that chance had become very slim, if not non-existent. At about 5:30 p.m., life support was removed and David died peacefully at about 7:20 p.m..

It was my privilege that Elspeth allowed me to be present. Kathleen Snow and Janet Mahar were also with us. The care David received from the whole health team at the Everett Chalmer’s Hospital was outstanding and we are all thankful for them. Everything possible was done. Thanksgiving is also due for all who have helped in any way over the last several difficult days, perhaps most especially Marilyn Lewell who has been a rock for Elspeth through much of this ordeal.

Most of us are very conscious of the precarious financial position this creates for Elspeth. There may be opportunities, for those whom are able, to offer support in a financial, as well as other many ways, in the days ahead. We’ll try to coordinate that as best we can and further direction should be forthcoming.

Please pray for David, Elspeth, other members of David’s family and friends who will be hearing this news shortly.

"Lord, now lettest thy servants depart in peace, according to thy word."

God's blessing.

Dean Geoffrey Hall
GMH

David's funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, 08 October 2019, at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral. Long time friend, Anglican priest and Rector of the Parish of Rothesay, the Rev'd Paul Rideout, will be the preacher. Friend of the Cathedral and former director of music, Dr. Willis Noble, will be the organist. A reception at the Cathedral Memorial Hall will follow.

Read David's obituary on the McAdam's Funeral Home website

Music Monthly – September 2019

1 September 2019 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Cantate Domino - Pitoni
Missa Secunda - Hassler
Psalm 81:1, 10-16
O sing joyfully - Batten
631, 319, 10, 60, 306
Homage to Perotin - Roberts

8 September 2019 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10.30: Eucharist on the Green (BAS)
Fredericton Missa Brevis - Murray
Teach me, O Lord - Byrd
Hymns on Order of Service

15 September 2019 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
God be in my head - Rutter
Stanford in B flat
Psalm 14
O for a closer walk with God - Stanford
8, 594, 116, 611, 628
Postlude in D minor - Stanford

22 September 2019 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Oculi omnium - Wood
Darke in F
Psalm 79:1-9
Expectans expectavi - Wood
574(Old 124th), 521, 445, 87, 576
Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 - Bach

29 September 2019 - Saint Michael and All Angels

10.00: Choral Matins (BCP)
Give almes of thy goods - Tye
Smith Responses
Venite
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-end
Ireland in F
380, 501, 351, 577
Toccata - Mushel

Season of Creation 2019 Scripture Notes

Season of Creation Scripture Notes

The Sundays during the Season of Creation, 01 September – 04 October 2019 will help us to focus on this year’s theme: “The Web of Life.”

01 September | 08 September | 15 September | 22 September | 29 September

Sunday, 01 September 2019

Jeremiah 2:4-13
The passage speaks of God protecting Israel during their wandering in the desert and how they forgot God and put their trust in ‘cracked cisterns that can hold no water.’ – Parallel with today’s global idolatry of materialism and economic growth and how we are reaping what we have sown through climate change, biodiversity loss, and soil pollution.

Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Parallel to Jeremiah 2. Note how God’s blessing is seen in creation’s bounty v.16 of the “finest wheat and … honey from the rock”

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
‘Mutual love’ includes: – hospitality to the stranger (v.2) such as migrants and climate refugees. – keeping our lives free of the love of money (v.5) in a world where inequality is growing and materialism is a root cause of many of the ecological problems we face – v.16 the sacrifice God wants is sharing what we have!

Luke 14: 1, 7-14
This parable is about generosity to the outsider and stranger, not just looking after our own but seeking to love those on the margins. These include the victims of climate injustice and food insecurity.

Sunday, 08 September 2019

Jeremiah 18:1-11
God as the potter can break down and rebuild nations. – What is God doing today in a world of human-caused ecological chaos? Where do our nations need to be broken and remoulded?

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-18
God’s personal care and knowledge for each of us are described using the vivid language of knitting and weaving. – We need to take this truth for ourselves but also apply it to all who are the victims of climate change, water and food scarcity etc.

Philemon 1-21

Luke 14:25-33
To follow Jesus means ‘carrying the cross’ (v.27) and ‘giving up all our possessions’ (v.33). – What does it mean to us living in consumer cultures where worth is measured in possessions to give up all this to Jesus? Is it to be taken literally, or is it about changing our relationship with material things and learning to live lightly, simply and generously, recognizing that all we have is God’s gift, to be shared with others, and not to be acquired in ways that damage creation’s thriving?

Sunday, 15 September 2019

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
God’s judgement on human sin, seen now in creation’s groaning (Romans 8.22), causing biodiversity loss and desertification (v.23-26) – Should we see today’s crises as God’s judgment, or simply as the Earth reaping what we have sown in overconsumption, waste and greed? – Note v.27 promises hope beyond judgment, as always in scripture. This is important today when many have lost hope for the Earth.

Psalm 14

In the context of practical atheism, where people live as if there is no God (v.1) – which we can apply to today’s idols of hedonism and consumer materialism, note how God’s heart is towards the poor (v.6). How can we show the reality of God in how we care for those on the margins?

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-12
Jesus’ joy and heaven’s joy over one sinner who repents. The celebration (especially for the lost coin) is out of all proportion to what’s been recovered, but reflects the theme of God’s Kingdom as a feast or party. – in our rightful passion for the poor and the planet, we must not lose sight of the heart of the Gospel, that we each need the transforming acceptance and forgiveness that God in Christ offers.

Sunday 22 September 2019

Jeremiah 8:18-9.1
A heartfelt lament on behalf of God’s people. – v.20 sums up how many victims of climate change might feel: ‘The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.’ – if we are to be moved to change our ways in response to God’s call and today’s crises, we need to recover how to lament, to feel godly sorrow and to experience the Spirit’s groaning through creation’s groaning (Romans 8,22,26)

Psalm 79:1-9

1 Timothy 2:1-7
In the context of summing up the centrality of Christ in God’s purposes (vs.4-7) we are called to pray especially for rulers and authorities (although next week’s Psalm 146.3-4 tells us not to trust our rulers!) – in the context of massive injustice, inequality and continuing destruction of God’s creation, how should this affect how we pray for our leaders? – if we can vote to choose our leaders, what kinds of priorities does the Gospel suggest we should base that choice upon?

Luke 16:1-13
The parable of the shrewd (or dishonest!) steward is a difficult one and commentators differ on the details of interpretation. – what is much clearer is Jesus’ application in vs.9-13: – ‘You cannot serve God and wealth’ (v.13) is a huge challenge to a world where the richest 20% consume 16 times as much of the Earth’s resources as the poorest 20%. – Being faithful stewards of what belongs to another (v.12) surely applies to our use of natural resources, because the whole Earth belongs to God (Psalm. 24.1).

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Jeremiah buys a field as a prophetic act that, despite a chaotic context, there would be a hopeful future (Jeremiah 29.11) where land would be bought and sold again. – This challenges those otherworldly spiritualities that suggest we should focus on heaven and forget all the problems affecting Earth. – We are called to invest our time, work and money in the land (the social and ecological context) where God has planted us – to seek the shalom – the peace and well-being of the city / town / village (Jeremiah
29.7)

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-end
A psalm of hope written in the context of despair. – How might these words fit our current situation of climate refugees, biodiversity loss and injustice? – v.4 describes God as a protective bird hiding us under its wings. If God made the incredible diversity of wildlife we see, what creatures speak to you of God’s character, and how?

1 Timothy 6:6-19
Powerful reminders not to place our security in money and possessions (vs.6-10), but in godly virtues (v.11) reflected in our core relationships – with God, each other, and creation – and in the gift of eternal life (v.12). – note it is the love of money and the desire to be rich that are the root of the problem (vs.9-10), but today’s media and the politics of endless economic growth feed us with lies that money and wealth will solve our needs. – Can we, as churches, learn to be counter-cultural in cultivating content with enough (v.8) rather than always wanting more? – Can the perspective that we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out (v.7), and that it is God (not our work or the economy) that provides us with what we need (v.17) help us live more sustainably?

Luke 16:19-end
The story of the rich man and Lazarus is another powerful warning that ignoring injustice and poverty is a form of practical atheism. Our faith in God has to be reflected in generosity and justice or it is meaningless. – How does this parable come alive in today’s situation of a globalized world where the poorest are on our doorstep, and the lifestyles of rich nations are exacerbating the impacts of climate change, deforestation, food and water stress and waste upon the world’s poorest?

Thomas Gonder in Concert August 3rd

Saturday 3 August 2019
7.30pm

Marche Nuptiale - J. Thomas D. Gonder
Mouvement - Jean Berveiller
Toccata and Fugue "Dorian" - J. S. Bach
Fugue pour St. Sulpice - David Briggs
Marche Episcopale - David Briggs
Prelude in e - Gerald Bales
Scherzetto - Joseph Jongen
Acclamations Carolingiennes - Jean Langlais
Ezpata Dantza - Naji Hakim

J. Thomas D. Gonder, born in Cayuga, Ontario in 1971, exhibited musical gifts at an extremely early age. He spent most of his life in London, Ontario, his family having relocated there in 1981. Immediately becoming involved in the musical life of St. Paul's Cathedral, he spent many years there as a chorister, Organ Scholar, Assistant Organist, and Organist and Master of the Choristers. Thomas quickly rose to the forefront of the Canadian Organ scene as one of its brightest young performers shortly after his public debut at the age of 15 under the tutelage of D. Mervyn Games. His teachers, mentors and greatest influences also include David Palmer, Ian Sadler, William McArton, Catherine Crozier, Simon Preston, Gerald Bales, Naji Hakim and David Briggs.

Thomas Gonder

J. THOMAS D. GONDER

Thomas has developed a wide-ranging career as organist, accompanist, church musician, singer and composer. Naji Hakim (Paris, France) has described him as "a deeply feeling and emotional player," Simon Preston (Great Britain), "an amazing talent," and the esteemed Canadian musician Gerald Bales, OC, (1919 - 2002) proclaimed him the foremost interpreter of his organ works. Thomas has earned himself a reputation as an exciting, virtuoso performer of distinction in command of a vast repertoire, most notably with the French Romantic and Post-Romantic repertoire, having twice performed the complete Organ Symphonies of Louis Vierne. Thomas is internationally recognized as a leading interpreter of the organ works of Naji Hakim of Paris, France, the most prolific composer of organ music in the world today. Thomas has premiered much of Mr. Hakim’s work in Canada. In 1995 he gave the Canadian Premiere of 'Vexilla Regis Prodeunt' at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary, Alberta. 1997 saw the World Premiere of Gerald Bales' 'Impromptu-Toccata' at the closing concert of the Royal Canadian College of Organists National Convention. Thomas has also had numerous works composed for him and recent years have seen two world premieres of works by Parisian composer, Nicolas Chevereau and "Elegie Canadienne" by David Briggs.

Thomas is extremely active - and immersed in - all facets of the music scene in Toronto and is also in his sixth year as Organist, Music Director and Artist in Residence at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Islington.

When I listen to your playing I say to myself "Here is an artist who understands the very spirit of my music!

~ Naji Hakim, 19 September 2013

St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Islington
Thomas Gonder on Facebook

Music Monthly – August 2019

4 August - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Addington Service - Shephard
Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Ave verum corpus - Elgar
7, 116, 375, 497, 576
Extemporisation - Gonder
Organist: Thomas Gonder

11 August - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Missa l’hora passa - Viadana
Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24
Lead me, Lord - S.S. Wesley
379, 337, 486, 49, 467
Fanfare - Rawsthorne
Organist: Peter Waterhouse

18 August - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Call to remembrance, O Lord - Farrant
Wood in C minor
Psalm 51:1-10
Almighty and everlasting God - Gibbons
274, 278, 1, 76, 546
Prelude & Fugue in D BWV 532 - Bach

25 August - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
God is gone up with a merry noise - Croft
Batten’s Short Service
Psalm 71:1-6
View me, Lord - Lloyd
92(93), 328, 434, 78, 383
The War March of the Priests - Mendelssohn

Music Monthly – July 2019

7 July 2019 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
O come, ye servants of the Lord - Tye
Missa Secunda - Hassler
Psalm 30
Christ hath a garden - Drinkell
5, 586, 345, 385, 598
Toccata - Dubois

14 July 2019 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Give almes of thy goods - Tye
Wood in the Phrygian Mode
Psalm 82
Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake - Hilton
350, 439, 500, 557, 577
Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux - Guilain

21 July 2019 - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
This is the day - Anon. 16th century
Missa Brevis XIII (Holy Cross) - Willan
Psalm 52
Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree - Poston
8, 386, 441, 511, 362
Tuba Tune - Cocker

28 July 2019 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Let us worship and fall down - Willan
Sumsion in F
Psalm 85
Ave verum corpus - Byrd
204, 520, 455, 458, 239
Introduction and Passacaglia - Rheinberger

Season of Creation 2019

Season of Creation

Are you concerned about the environment? Climate change? Caring for God’s good earth? You should be!

The Season of Creation is now recognized by Christians worldwide, highlighting our stewardship responsibility to protect God’s most precious gifts. The Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion (#5) and the Anglican Church of Canada’s Baptismal Covenant, name this as central to who we are as disciples of Jesus Christ.

A global movement

During the Season of Creation, Christians around the world rejoice together. We’re called to honor the Creator by loving creation and each other. This year, we’re protecting the web of life in all its variety, because each species reveals the glory of the Creator.

Powerful local events

Local communities across the globe host events for the Season. Some pray, some do hands-on projects, some advocate. A dozen ideas are in the celebration guide.

An annual celebration

It begins on 01 September and ends on 04 October, the feast day of St. Francis. The suggested theme for 2019 is “the web of life.” One million species are threatened by the current lifestyle of human inhabitants of the earth. Solving this challenge serves the Creator of all.

 “Season of Creation” at anglican.ca
Season of Creation at greenchurches.ca

Our verger retires: after eighteen years of faithful service

Hank Williams

Hank Williams dressed in a cassock, verger's (grey) chimere and verge

In June of 2001, I was approached by Dean Keith Joyce at Christ Church Cathedral to take over the post of verger. I have been in the job now for 18 years. Let me tell you a bit about it.

I chose Christ Church Cathedral as my spiritual home in 1979. In 1980, I became a member of the choir. For the next 21 years, that was my role in worship. It was a wonderful experience as it deepened, even more, my love of church music and the role it plays in worship.

The Dean said that due to my having been in the choir, I was familiar with what to do in procession, so he asked me if i’d like to take the job. I hesitated a bit as it required my operating the sound system, among other duties.

I had already accepted to train and supervise the summer tour guides the year before, after having retired from teaching, so I dove into the deep end of the pool and have never looked back.

It has been a job full of satisfaction and more than a few amusing incidents. The duty of the verger at the Cathedral has consisted of three main duties: setting up for all services, preceding the Dean in procession, and training and supervising the guides.

The bulk of the work is in the preparation of the building for services. These include eucharists, prayer services, weddings, funerals, and opening, closing and supervision of the space for concerts, and so on.

I chose the job as verger to be able to serve God through serving my fellow Christians

Over the years, tasks have been added, but usually by my own choice, as it is a joy to serve the members of the groups as well as the congregation in whatever way I can. I might also have been the first man on the altar guild!

Just what is the origin of the word “verger?” It comes from the word “verge,” from the Old French "verge" which derives from the latin "virga" or “twig.” The "verge" is a rod I carry in procession to protect the Dean from, God forbid, being killed by anyone (Anglicans love tradition!). I have yet to have to per-form that duty!

I believe the French word is "bedeau," a word similar to the Middle English “beadle,” which was a nightwatchman in mediaeval England.

The term "sacristan" is usually used by Roman Catholics and the Hebrew word "shamas" in Judaism in the synagogue.

I chose the job as verger, as mentioned, to be able to serve God through serving my fellow Christians. It has proven the best thing I could ever have done. The motto of the North American Vergers’ Guild, of which I am a member, is “service in worship and worship through service,” a perfect expression of what vergers do. I turned 70 in December and while 70 isn’t that old nowadays, I find the job is catching up with me physically. For that reason, I am retiring as of June 30, while it is a job I dearly love and hate leaving. I have asked for assistance but no one has yet to come forth, either for the job or to join any sort of guild which we could set up and which I would train.

I was once told by a licensed layreader that my job description sounds very much like what they do in parishes so it is possibly no wonder why there seems to be no other vergers in the diocese.

Our first Cathedral verger was Thomas Wandless (a somewhat curious name for one who carries a wand?) in the mid-1800s, and I hope not to be the last and, that the post will be carried on. I personally know that God indeed does hear prayer, so I will retire in the sure knowledge that the tradition of Cathedral verger will surely continue.

Hank Williams

A version of this article appeared in the New Brunswick Anglican, June 2019

Dean's note:

Hank has provided faithful service as our Verger. He will be difficult to replace. One of our challenges, is to determine the difference between what are "verger duties" and all of the other tasks Hank picked up to make things run smoothly. That "running smoothly," of course, is also a duty of the verger. Godspeed, Hank.

The verge is similar to the object in parish churches known as a "warden's wand." Many Cathedral verger duties (including maintaining order in worship) involves that for which churchwardens, in our diocese, are responsible. Christ Church Cathedral, by way of By-Law, does not utilize the office of rector or churchwarden, which may well contribute to the need for the office of Verger  GMH

Music Monthly – June 2019

June 2 2019 - Sunday after the Ascension - Jerusalem Sunday

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
God is gone up - Croft
Missa Brevis III - Willan
Psalm 97
O pray for the peace of Jerusalem - Blow
247(206), 388(433), 497, 515
Exurgat Deus - Hurford

4.00: Choral Evensong (BCP)
Ayleward Responses
Psalms 19 and 46
Brewer in D
Lift up your heads, O ye gates - Mathias
6(Deo gratias), 22, 249
Sonata No. 1 (1st movement) - Mendelssohn

June 9 2019 - Pentecost - Whitsunday

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BCP)
Come, Holy Ghost, the Maker, come - Gibbons
Missa O Westron Wynde - Willan
Psalm 104:25-36
O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit - Tallis
263, 652, 654, 638, 649(454)
Toccata and Fugue in D minor Bwv 565 - Bach

June 16 2019 - Trinity Sunday - First Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Oculi omnium - Wood
Missa l’hora passa - Viadana
Psalm 8
Locus iste - Bruckner
1, 505, 631, 61, 436
Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor - Reger

June 23 2019 - Second Sunday after Pentecost

10.30: Joint Choral Eucharist (BAS)
Wood in C minor
Psalm 42
As the Bridegroom to his chosen - Rutter
Hymns and Songs on Ordo

4.00: Ordination
Festive Eucharist - Rawsthorne
Psalm 84
Come, let’s rejoice - Amner
602, 447, 306, 48, 438
Carillon Sortie - Mulet

June 30 2019 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

10.00: Choral Matins (BCP)
Perspice Christicola - English c. 1310
Drinkell Responses
Venite
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Stanford in B flat
8, 318, 484(167), 461
Sortie in E flat - Lefébure- Wéely

Thy Kingdom Come – 30 May – 09 June

Thy Kingdom Come

This something we can do "together!"

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At Christ Church Cathedral, there are several opportunities to become involved. A Guide to 10 Days of Prayer is available to help you focus.

Join in by:

1. Coming to worship on the evening of the Ascension of the Lord, Thursday, 30 May at 7:30 p.m. as we celebrate the festival and a kick off of Thy Kingdom Come.

2. Using the prayer resource in your own daily prayers. If you don't have an established discipline of daily prayer, why not take this opportunity to pray intentionally for the 10 days of Thy Kingdom Come?

3. Joining us as we pray in community Monday to Friday at, one or both of, the daily offices at the Cathedral, 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Leaders will specifically be praying with a focus on the goals of Thy Kingdom Come.

4. Joining the Dean of Fredericton in a prayer walk on Wednesday, 05 June, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. around downtown Fredericton praying for our City that Jesus will become known. We'll stop briefly at several  locations including the NB Legislature, Isaac's Way, and City Hall

5. Singing the "Thy Kingdom Come" theme song in worship at 11:45 a.m. on June 2nd

After the very first Ascension Day the disciples gathered with Mary, constantly devoting themselves to prayer while they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Like them, our reliance on the gift of the Holy Spirit is total – on our own we can do nothing.

Through the centuries Christians have gathered at that time to pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit. ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ picks up this tradition. Over the past three years more and more worshipping communities have dedicated the days between Ascension and Pentecost to pray ‘Come Holy Spirit’.

The prayer is that the Spirit would inspire and equip us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our friends and families, our communities and networks. It has been amazing how many varied ways there have been in which people from every tradition have taken up this challenge. The effects have been remarkable.

that the Spirit would inspire and equip us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our friends and families, our communities and networks

It is our prayer that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and his love for the world will hear it for themselves, and respond and follow him. Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the country to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 friends who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.

Whether you have joined in "Thy Kingdom Come" before or not, you're invite you to take part this year – along with churches from over 65 different denominations in 114 countries around the world!

GMH

Thy Kingdom Come