We received a message from The Diocese of Newala in Tanzania on St Michaels Day which reads as follows:

Dear Friends at St Michael & All Angels, Bramhall,

Greetings from Anglican Communion Diocese of Newala.

This are specially prayers from the Diocese of Newala for St. Michael and All Angels Christians Bramhall Parish during this pandemic season of Corona Virus.

To our brothers and sisters who have contracted and are suffering due to the Corona virus Disease, we pray that God’s healing hand may rest upon them.

To medical doctors, nurses and the supporting staff who are in the front line of the fight against COVID-19, may the Good Lord sustain you and inspire you to render your lifesaving services with due care, love and compassion.

To all those who have lost their loved ones due to the Corona virus outbreak,we convey our deepest sympathies.

We pray that their souls, through God’s mercy, may rest in eternal peace.

We pray that God may grant all bereaved families his consolation and strengthen their faith and hope in Jesus Christ.

Let us foster respect and solidarity with others, especially those who are weak or poor.

In sadness and grief, for those who don't have anyone to hear their suffering and pain, for those who don't have anyone to love and care, for those who don't have anyone to tell their stories and especially for those who have been suffering due to this pandemic and struggling with corona virus to see another day in their life.

We pray for their courage of heart and strength of mind and body. Keep them safe from harm.

Lord, we pray for those who need ongoing medical treatment who are forced to wait at this time.

God, please watch over their health and help them to stay positive and patient.

We pray that we overcome this global crisis and that after this pandemic, we build a more just and humane world.

Amen

Yours in the love of Christ.

Revd Canon. Jackan Waweru.

Diocesan Information Officer