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SUPPORT TO DEFENCEANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY2019–20

Defence Anglicans

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SUPPORT TO DEFENCEANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY2019–20

www.defenceanglicans.org.au

2 Support To Defence Anglican Chaplaincy 2019–20

Dear friend and supporter of Defence Anglican Chaplaincy

Thank you for your continuing support for the work and ministry of our Anglican Defence Chaplains.

The ministry of the Defence Chaplain is a unique one with its own complexities and dangers. A Chaplain’s ministry often involves long periods of absence from families, whether in training or on operational deployment. And it is the prayer of the faithful that sustains our Chaplains in these times. I bid you pray for the spiritual well-being of the Chaplains, who often find themselves isolated from regular Christian encouragement and support, and of course be praying for ‘workers for the harvest’, additional Chaplains to help share the load of ministry. I hope that you find the Prayer Diary section of this document to be a useful guide for your daily prayers.

This edition of ‘Support to Defence Anglican Chaplaincy’ (previously the ‘Prayer Diary’) includes information on Defence Chaplaincy and details of Chaplaincy training. If you believe you are called to Chaplaincy, I invite you to read the front sections in this document and get in touch with my Office.

Further information about the ministry of the Anglican Church in and to the Defence Force can be found on our website at defenceanglicans.org.au

Further copies of this booklet may be obtained from my office.

Yours in Christ

To advise of changes or corrections, or to request further copies, Please email: [email protected]

or write to: The Office of the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force

PO Box 7915 Canberra BC ACT 2610 Phone +61 2 6265 9204

http://www.defenceanglicans.org.au

mailto:[email protected]

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CONTENTS

Is God Calling you to Defence Chaplaincy? ................................................. 4

Chaplaincy ................................................................................................ 5

Good for Parishes – Good for the ADF ..................................................... 5

Benefits to your Church ............................................................................ 6

Employer Support Payment ...................................................................... 6

Defence Chaplaincy Training ........................................................................ 7

General Eligibility Criteria .............................................................................. 8

Initial Training on Appointment as an Officer ............................................ 8

Single-Service Officer Initial Training for Chaplains ............................. 8

Initial ADF Chaplaincy Training ............................................................ 9

Clergy in Training and Second Curacy Opportunities .............................. 9

Contact Details ............................................................................................ 10

Prayer Diary ................................................................................................. 11

Crest of the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force .................................... 35


Is God Calling You to Defence Chaplaincy?

The Australian Defence Force Anglican chaplain is a ‘missionary’ sent out from the Church to minister in the name of Jesus wherever and whenever opportunities arise. It can be an adventurous ministry testing the chaplain’s spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical resources.

The chaplain aims to be a bridge between both individuals and Jesus, and the Anglican Church and the enveloping society. Anglican Defence Force chaplaincy is a ministry encompassing sacramental, pastoral, evangelistic, vocational, instructional and administrative duties, in which the chaplain lives with and shares the hardships and privileges of uniformed people posted around the country and abroad. Anglican Defence Force Chaplaincy is a vital work among the nation’s youth, a significant national ministry, and an important outreach to Australia’s regional neighbours.

Australian Defence Force chaplains have been employed by the Australian Government on either a full-time or a part-time basis to meet the spiritual and welfare needs of uniformed people serving in the armed forces since the Boer War (1899–1902). The Anglican Church of Australia (ACA) has made available clergy for ministry as chaplains in the permanent and reserve elements of the Australian Defence Force.

Since 2000, they have ministered in East Timor, Bougainville, the Solomon Islands, Malaysia, the Middle East and at sea in the Persian Gulf.

●● Naval chaplains serve both ashore and at sea.

●● Army chaplains minister in barracks and in the field.

●● Air Force chaplains are highly expeditionary and serve where required in the world as well as at bases in Australia.

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ChaplaincyA day in the life of a chaplain includes activities such as:

●● Pastoral care and advocacy for ADF members and their families.

●● Advice to commanders on pastoral, religious, ethical and cultural issues as they affect the performance, morale, morals, welfare, and spiritual needs of ADF members and their families

●● Leadership and ethics training

●● Worship and ceremonial services, occasional services (eg weddings), bible studies etc.

Chaplains also play an integral support role with members on overseas deployments. While this can mean being away from home for some considerable time, ministry opportunities are usually significantly enhanced with ADF members in higher stress environments while separated from family and friends.

Good for Parishes – Good for the ADFIn a period where some parishes have work for more than one clergy, there is an opportunity for parishes to utilise the services of a local reserve (part-time) Defence chaplain. For example, a chaplain could supplement a part-time stipend for three days per week with their tax-free reserve pay.

Of the clergy who will enter Defence chaplaincy on a full-time basis, many will choose to return to parish work after four to eight years of Defence employment. This is necessary in order to keep the chaplaincy young and fresh. Those clergy who have served as chaplains will return to their diocese better able to communicate the Gospel in a secular environment and better equipped pastorally and administratively.

Defence wants chaplains and they are prepared to pay for them and listen to their advice. Chaplains make a difference in the lives of young men and women who are serving the nation, as well as influencing ADF commanders through the provision of sound ethical advice and raising moral issues that help commanders make the right choices.


Benefits to your ChurchYour church can receive substantial benefit through the training and experience that your minister, pastor or priest will receive in the ADF.

Through initial training with the ADF and the Defence Force Chaplains’ College, chaplains emerge with a considerable sharpening of ministry skills.

Chaplains are immersed in a secular workplace. This mission experience offers unique opportunities to exercise a gospel ministry in a pluralistic environment.

More generally, reserve (or part-time) service provides substantial Church benefits:

●● Development of leadership skills on par with managers and executives in the broader community

●● Development of teamwork skills

●● Development of personal skills including self- discipline, initiative, punctuality, self-reliance and acceptance of responsibility

●● Trained assistance to the community during times of natural disasters

●● Annual mandatory training in security, ethics and fraud awareness, equity and diversity, and drug and alcohol and suicide awareness

●● Enhancement of Christian pastoral leadership and management skills in a secular environment

●● Enhancement of ability to speak on issues from a pastoral viewpoint in a secular environment

Employer Support PaymentThe Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS) provides financial assistance to eligible employers of reservists, when the reservist is engaged on eligible periods of Defence service.

For reservists on temporary full-time service after an initial qualifying period, ESPS payments are made to an employer at a set weekly rate (in the FY 2018/2019) of $1567.90

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General Eligibility Criteria

In general, applicants must be in good health and physically fit, be ordained, have completed a three-year Bachelor of Theology degree or equivalent, and have completed a minimum of two years full-time pastoral experience or post-ordination appointment as a Minister of Religion.

Further details of eligibility criteria can be obtained from the points of contact (see page 10).

Initial Training on Appointment as an Officer

After being appointed as officers into the ADF, chaplains will undertake both initial single-service (ie Navy, Army or Air Force) officer training followed by common ADF chaplaincy training at the Defence Force Chaplains College.

Single-Service Officer Initial Training for ChaplainsOfficers who have been appointed to specialist roles such as chaplains, doctors, dentists, psychologists and lawyers must undertake generic initial training officer courses. The courses vary according to service (ie, Navy, Army, Air Force) and service type (ie, full-time or reserve (part-time)).

Army●● Full-time and part-time. The Specialist Service Officer First Appointment

Course (SSO FAC) prepares specialist full- and part-time officers to perform their role within the Army. The course is conducted at the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon in Canberra and comprises two 16day modules: Foundation Skills and Basic Officer Skills.

Navy●● Full-time. Initial entry officer training is conducted at the Royal Australian

Naval College (RANC), HMAS CRESWELL at Jervis Bay in NSW. The New Entry Officer Course (NEOC) is 22 weeks in duration.

●● Part-time. The Reserve Entry Officers Course (REOC) comprises four phases of training to accommodate the shorter-term availability of Navy Reserve (NR) officers:

(1) Initial officer training (two weeks residential) conducted at HMAS CRESWELL.

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(2) Initial officer training (distance learning over 6-12 months).

(3) Pre-sea training (two weeks residential).

(4) Sea-training deployment (two weeks residential).

Air Force●● Full-time. Immediately upon joining the RAAF, full-time chaplains will normally

undertake the 18-week Initial Officer Course, a residential course at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria.

●● Part-time. Part-time chaplains undergo the Specialist Reserve Officer Familiarisation Course which must be completed within two years of appointment. This course is currently of six-days duration undertaken at Officers’ Training School (OTS), at RAAF Base East Sale.

Initial ADF Chaplaincy TrainingInitial ADF Chaplaincy Training is conducted for chaplains from all services at the Defence Force Chaplains’ College in Canberra. There are two residential modules:

●● Module 1 (two weeks) is designed to enable newly commissioned chaplains to contextualise their ministry skills in the ADF environment.

●● Module 2 (one week) comprises:

(1) Living Works Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and

(2) Critical Incident Mental Health Support (CIMHS) training.

Clergy in Training and Second Curacy Opportunities

We are developing an initiative to engage with interested young women and men while they are still at theological college and thinking about ministry directions. Our concept is to offer them reserve service over the course of their first curacy, preparing them for the possibility of a ‘second curacy’ as a Defence chaplain for a period of two to four years, with the possibility of an extension if they wish and if their Bishop is agreeable. Theology students may also be eligible for a Chaplaincy Undergraduate Scheme. We would be happy to explore with you flexible paths for entry into chaplaincy.


Contact Details

Office of the Anglican Bishop to the Defence ForceMailing Address:PO Box 7915 Canberra BC ACT 2610

Office Address:1 Fraser Road, Duntroon, ACT

Telephone:02 6265 9204

Internet:www.defenceanglicans.org.au

Email:[email protected]

http://www.defenceanglicans.org.au


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PRAYERDIARY


A Prayer for ChaplainsLord God of Hosts, we pray for your clergy whom you have called to the ministry of uniformed Chaplaincy, and for those who proclaim your love and compassion where Australian military personnel serve. Lord, strengthen their faith as they seek to witness to you in the secular world. Protect them from all dangers and comfort them in the long separations from their families and the familiar things of church. Lord who blessed the peacemakers, bless especially those chaplains serving overseas, helping to bring peace to nations which are struggling to find their identity and place in the world. We ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen

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A Chaplain’s PrayerHeavenly Father, we pray for each other in this Defence Force where we are called to serve, that more and more we may feel our belonging together, our need for each other and the strength and joy that comes from working and striving together in a common purpose. Lord, help us to be as Barnabas, to encourage each other’s strengths and talents. Help us to be there for each other; committed to each other’s growth. Stir up within us the spirit of generous service to enable our love for you and all your people to flood our bases, our church and our community. We ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen


DAY 1

Our BishopIan Lambert (and his successor in late 2019)

For Bishop Ian as he leads the team of full-time and part-time Anglican clergy serving as Defence Force chaplains and their families.

That Bishop Ian may demonstrate holiness of life and wisdom as he directs and guides the Defence Chaplaincy family. For protection from anything that may harm his soul or body; for his wife Jill, for her supportive ministry – and their wider family.

Former Bishops to the Defence ForceTom Frame and Len Eacott: we give thanks to God for their significant contribution to Defence Chaplaincy.

Primate of the Anglican Church of AustraliaArchbishop Philip Freier

DAY 2

The Bishop’s StaffMark Francis – RegistrarDale Cooper – Bishop’s Staff Officer

Military Christian FellowshipColonel Mick Mumford – PatronCommander Dan Sutherland – ChairMrs Julie Jaensch – Staff Worker

The Association of Military Christian Fellowships – South West Pacific AreaLieutenant Colonel Jamie Van Heel – Vice President

Remember all who seek to love and serve God while working in the Australian Defence Organisation, uniformed and civilian.

Diocese of AdelaideArchbishop Geoff Smith

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DAY 3

The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell

The Secretary of DefenceMr Greg Moriarty

Pray for the Secretary and civilians working within the Department of Defence.

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force and staffVice Admiral David Johnston

Pray for those who bear the heavy responsibility of leading Defence; may their public duties be marked by times of refreshment and balance; for wisdom and courage in decision-making.

Diocese of ArmidaleBishop Rick Lewers


DAY 4

The Defence Force Board of the General Synod comprising: The Bishop and three Service Archdeacons, and

Clerical Members Lay MembersTim Booker Mark FrancisGlenn Buijs Alan GallimoreAndrew Nixon Allan Sauer

The ministry of Defence Chaplains. For opportunities for them to share the gospel, for hearts and minds to be open as they do so; for Christ to speak through them as they meet with and counsel members of the ADF and their families.

For gifts of holiness, that with wisdom, diligence and zeal, they may open the eyes of the blind, comfort those who suffer, and speak peace to the dying. Ask that they may strengthen the weak and encourage the strong, that in all their worship and ministrations, in all their life and conversation, they may lead services with potency, shepherd the souls committed to their care, and advance the honour of the Kingdom of God.

Pray for retired chaplains and their families

Chaplains deployed on military operations and at sea.

Diocese of BallaratBishop Gary Weatherill

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DAY 5

Navy ArchdeaconAndrew Lewis

Pray for the Archdeacon in his work of partnership with the Bishop in pastorally caring for the chaplains of the ADF. Give him wisdom, courage and compassion.

Full-time Chaplains of the RANKelvin Harris

Kate Lord

The Chief of NavyVice Admiral Michael Noonan

Personnel and Families of the RANPray for all who serve in the Royal Australian Navy, whether at sea or ashore.

Chaplains’ FamiliesFor the husbands, wives, children and parents of chaplains who serve in the Defence Force.

Give thanks for those who are close to and supportive of chaplains. Pray that the families and friends of those chaplains who serve may cast all their cares on God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and be reassured of His mighty presence.

Give thanks for the life and ministry of chaplains who have died during military service and for the families they leave behind.

Diocese of BathurstBishop Ian Palmer


DAY 6

Full-time Chaplains of the RANCollin ActonAndrew ThorburnDarren Hindle

The victims of war in countries troubled by conflict and unrestPray for the relief of suffering of the innocent victims of war, that they may have peace of mind, and healing of body and soul.

The Philanthropic Organisations within Defence Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services Everyman’s Welfare Service

Praise God, for the Everyman’s Welfare Service and the Red Shield Defence Services; that they may have many opportunities to support military members and share the Good News by word and deed. Pray for good working relationships with chaplains.

Diocese of BendigoBishop Matt Brain

DAY 7

Full-time Chaplains of the RANChris LewisColin Tett Jason Wright

The Defence Force Correctional Establishment – Holsworthy, NSWThe staff, prisoners and ministry of the chaplains

Pray for the wise application of discipline so that prisoners will bring credit to themselves, their families and the uniform they wear.

Diocese of BrisbaneArchbishop Phillip Aspinall

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DAY 8

Part-time Chaplains of the RANClyde Appleby

Martin Christensen

Veterans and the work of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in its care of VeteransThe wisdom in the many decisions that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs makes on behalf of those in their care.

Give thanks for all veterans and pray especially for those who suffer physical, spiritual, and psychological wounds. Pray for the peace that passes understanding for those who mourn the loss of comrades and for those who are distressed by their own actions in conflict.

Diocese of BunburyBishop Ian Grant

DAY 9

Part-time Chaplains of the RANRobert Graue

Stephen Briggs

Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy Incorporated (DFACI)(DFACI is the professional association of Defence Anglican Chaplaincy and its membership includes clergy and laity and exists to realise our vision and mission).

Pray that the members will have vision and purpose to use our gifts and resources in the best possible way.

Diocese of Canberra and GoulburnBishop (to be appointed)


DAY 10

Part-time Chaplains of the RANSean Heslehurst Andrew Nixon

Catherine Wynn Jones Wayne Philp

Defence Personnel in Overseas Postings including those in the embassies and high commissions of Australia and on exchange postings with other nations.

The AMOS Foundation (Anglican Mission and Outreach to the Services)Pray for a growth in financial resources to support the ministry of Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy, the ministry of the bishop, and growth of the AMOS Foundation to enhance and extend the Church’s mission and ministry to service men and women at home and abroad.

Give thanks for those parishes and individuals who continue to support this outreach of God’s Church.

Diocese of GippslandBishop Richard Treloar

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DAY 11Army ArchdeaconRob Sutherland


Full-time Army ChaplainsMichael George Fay FraserRicky Tilden

For The Chief of ArmyLieutenant General Rick Burr

Personnel and Families serving in the ArmyPray that God will strengthen and protect all who serve in the Australian Army, and grant them peace and purpose. That they may work together in a spirit of loyalty, courage and friendship.

Chaplains deployed on military operations and at sea Diocese of GraftonBishop Murray Harvey

DAY 12Full-time Army ChaplainsSarah Gibson Neil Mathieson Sam Gregory

The Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL)Pray for the National Council and State branches that God will prosper their work.

Give thanks for the RSL in reminding the nation of the need to remember those who fought and died for Australia. For the provision of services to care for ex-service personnel and their families.

Diocese of MelbourneArchbishop Philip Freier


DAY 13

Full-time Army ChaplainsStephen Brooks

Andrew McNeill

Michael O’Brien

Kevin Booth

The United Nations OrganisationAustralia’s involvement in Peacekeeping and Peacemaking Operations around the world

Pray for those deployed on United Nations peace operations; for safety in body, mind and spirit. For the spirit of peace and cooperation to overcome the spirit of hatred, bitterness and division in all countries of the one world that God has made.

Diocese of NewcastleBishop Peter Stuart

DAY 14

Full-time Army ChaplainsAndrew Osborne

Michael Quested

David Snape

Chris Booth

Defence Families Australia in its work of promoting the welfare of Defence familiesGive thanks for the families of Defence personnel. Pray for the protection of God for all wives, husbands, children and parents of serving members and for the wider community to have a deepened understanding of their needs.

Diocese of North QueenslandBishop (to be appointed)

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DAY 15

Full-time Army ChaplainsPhil Riley Geoffrey Traill

Richard Whereat Kent Williams

Craig Roberts Tracey Sutherland

Cam West David Schweinsberg

The Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS)Pray for the chairman and members of this inter-faith committee and for its roles to advise the CDF and Staff and sustain the provision of religious ministry support to the Defence Force through the support of chaplains: for Bishop Ian as the Anglican member of the committee.

Diocese of Northwest AustraliaBishop Gary Nelson

DAY 16

Army Reserve Chaplains John Sanderson

Jacqueline Hurren

Marie-Louise Collins

The Service Personnel Anglican Help Society (SPAHS)Pray for the ministry of St George’s Holiday House in Coolangatta, the committee, staff and guests; for wisdom in the use of their resources.

Diocese of PerthArchbishop Kay Goldsworthy


DAY 17

Army Reserve ChaplainsTim Baxter

Chris Bowditch

Tim St Quintin

Ben Johnson

Parishes adjacent to Defence BasesPray for growth in co-operation, the sharing of resources and outreach to ADF personnel and families.

Defence Training EstablishmentsPray for all Training Establishments and especially those that provide Initial Entry training to midshipmen, officer cadets and recruits as they make the adjustment to Service life.

Pray for the chaplains that they may have wisdom, courage, and resources to teach recruits and trainees in a relevant way, and the place of faith in God in a modern Defence Force.

Christians entering the Defence ForceThat they may sustain their faith in the midst of significant pressures to compromise their beliefs.

Diocese of RiverinaBishop (to be appointed)

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DAY 18

Army Reserve ChaplainsGrant Dibden Brad Galvin Stephen Neuhaus

Andrew Taylor Craig Potter Trevor Young

Ben Hall

The Federal Minister for Defence, Assistant Minister for Defence, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence.Pray for wisdom and courage in these vast and complex portfolios.

Diocese of RockhamptonBishop David Robinson

DAY 19

Army Reserve ChaplainsAdam Mannion John Raike Glenn Buijs

Robert Vun Andrew Grills Martin Johnson

Jim Cosgrove

Commanding Officers of Ships, Units and EstablishmentsIn the burden of Command pray for wisdom, strength and above all compassion for those whom they lead.

Diocese of SydneyArchbishop Glenn Davies


DAY 20Army Reserve ChaplainsShane Rogerson Scott Sargent

James Hall

ADF personnel deployed on operations and for those who are preparing to deploy or are recently returned from deployment.Pray for those who are separated from their families and friends by operational deployment; especially the practical difficulties of separation. Pray for the re-integration of families after deployment – for wisdom and understanding between loved ones as they try to understand and adjust to their different experiences during separation and reunion.

DAY 21

Air Force ArchdeaconKevin Russell


Full-time Air Force ChaplainsCampbell Carroll Colin Barwise

The Chief of the Air ForceAir Marshal Leo Davies

Personnel and families of the RAAFPray for all who serve in the Royal Australian Air Force.

May they be courageous and skilful in overcoming difficulties and always be aware of God’s guiding hand and sustaining spirit.

The Principal Chaplains and authorised faith representatives of other Christian denominations and other faiths ministering in Defence

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DAY 22

Full-time Air Force ChaplainsPeter Friend

Stuart Asquith

Angela Stanfield

Defence Mental Health Teams and the work of Defence Force Psychologists – both uniformed and civilian

Licensed lay ministers, liturgical assistants, and church workers in Defence ChapelsGive thanks for the work of those who are attached to chapels and who freely and cheerfully give their time to prosper the kingdom of God. Pray they may be granted skills and gifts that will inspire all those who attend chapel.

Diocese of TasmaniaBishop Richard Condie

DAY 23

Full-time Air Force ChaplainsAndrew Knox

Mitchell Herps

Thomas Killingbeck

David Hilliard

Anglican ministry to the Defence Forces of other nationsDiocese of the MurrayBishop John Ford


DAY 23 – cont.

The Bishops of the Anglican Communion with Defence portfolios and their chaplainsTe Kitohi Pikaahu – (New Zealand)

Nigel Shaw – (Canada)

Carl Wright – (United States of America)

Tim Thornton – (United Kingdom)

Give thanks to God for the work of Chaplaincy all around the world and pray for the strengthening of bonds of appreciation and practical support between the leaders of our chaplaincies.

DAY 24

RAAF Specialist Reserve ChaplainsMichele Philp

Andrew Knight

Yogananda Juste-Constant

The Casualties of War – those suffering spiritual, physical and psychological traumaCommend to God’s loving care all who are in trouble, sorrow or distress.

Pray for the deepening of our compassion that we may bear one another’s burden and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Pray for wounded personnel who are undergoing rehabilitation and for chaplains who care for them.

Diocese of the Northern TerritoryBishop Greg Anderson

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DAY 25

RAAF Specialist Reserve ChaplainsMichael Donaldson Cameron Freese Graeme Liersch Dean Griffiths

Defence Hospitals and St Vincent’s Defence Ward (Sydney)South Coast Private Hospital PTSD Ward (Wollongong) Veterans and Serving Members Psychiatric Unit (Ward 17) – Austin Hospital in MelbourneStaff, Specialist Chaplains and PatientsPray for all who care for the sick and wounded in Defence, especially that they may continue the work of Jesus the healer among us. Grant to the physicians, surgeons and nurses, wisdom and skill, empathy and patience.

Diocese of WangarattaBishop John Parkes

DAY 26

RAAF Specialist Reserve Chaplains Rob Weekes Armen Nalbandian Stephen Moore

Simon Carter Robert Paget

Faith under Fire, Alpha for the Forces’ and other courses seeking to connect personnel to Jesus Christ.

Pray for God’s word to go forth unhindered, to accomplish that for which it was sent and for it not to return void. Pray for many courses to be run this year and for the salvation of many.

The Defence Community OrganisationRemember the work of Defence social workers.

The Defence Health OrganisationPray for senior staff – doctors, nurses, medical specialists, assistants and health policy makers.

Diocese of WillochraBishop John Stead


DAY 27

War Widows and Widowers and the work of LegacyGive thanks for those who spend their lives caring for others; for the good name and valuable work of Legacy and the benefits of friendship and practical help they give to the families of those who have suffered in war.

DAY 28

Vocations and trainingPray for vocations to full-time and full-time chaplaincy service in the Australian Defence Force: for the Defence Chaplaincy leadership team as it seeks to discern calls to Defence Chaplaincy.

Pray for those studying at theological colleges for future ministry as Defence Force chaplains:

Stephen Gibbins – Moore College

Peter Taylor – Ridley Theological College

Dan Gillis – Moore College

Byron Steele – St Marks Theological College

Trish Hunt – Ridley Theological College

Pray for clergy who are transitioning from parish ministry to chaplaincy and serving members seeking transfer to chaplaincy and/or who are in training. May they be taught and learn the truth, and proclaim it powerfully and fearlessly with love.

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DAY 29

Priests and deacons who are in parish placements preparing to return to the Defence Force as chaplainsTim Mannix – Anglican Parish of Kaleen Giralang (Chaplain 2020)

La’ Mont Ferriera – St James Packenham (Chaplain 2020)

Pray that God will equip and prepare them for his work and that they may know His encouragement during this time of preparation.

DAY 30

Christian organisations ministering to Defence personnelAustralian NavigatorsFOCUS Military MinistriesPray for their ongoing work to uphold the kingdom of God and that many will be brought to faith.A prayer for those who may be considering a call to Defence Anglican Chaplaincy

Christ, whose insistent call disturbs our settled lives: give us discernment to hear your word, grace to relinquish our tasks, and courage to follow trusting in your strength wherever you may lead.

We pray that the voice or your gospel may reach to the people of the Australian Defence Force, Amen


DAY 30

Pray for Christians in the Defence ForceA Prayer for Use in Time of Conflict:

O Lord God of infinite mercy, we ask you to look in compassion on our nation.

Pardon our offences, our pride and our arrogance, our self-sufficiency and our forgetfulness of you.

Give wisdom to our elected and appointed leaders, skill and discernment to our officers, courage and endurance to our sailors, soldiers and airmen and women, especially those serving in and around the Middle East, and all who guard our shores.

Look in mercy on those immediately exposed to danger, conflict, sickness, and death, and all prisoners of war.

Be with the dying; give to them true repentance and complete trust in you; and in the day of judgement, good Lord, deliver them.

Finally, we ask you to banish from our hearts the spirit that makes for war, to remove all causes and occasions of conflict; to direct us and our enemies to moderation; and to restore peace among the nations.

Amen

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DAY 31

Pray for the Primate and Metropolitans of the Anglican Church of AustraliaPrayer for the Church:

Most gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church: fill it with all truth and in all truth with all peace; where it is corrupt, purge it; where it is in error, direct it; where anything is amiss, reform it; where it is in want, furnish it; where it is divided, heal it and unite it in your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

(AAPB, Broughton Books 1999 p.210)


DEFENCE ANGLICANS MISSION AND VISION

Mission Statement:“We are Anglican clergy called to minister, proclaim and witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ within the ADF community;”

Vision:As Anglican Chaplains we desire that all may know the reign of God (Mt 28: 19, Col 1: 28).

Under God we seek to serve the ADF community by:

• Restoring the broken (Lk 4:18)

• Awakening people to God

• Inviting the community into relationship with Jesus

• Sustaining and nurturing them on their faith journey

• Praying for the community

In all this we demonstrate the love of God.

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The Mitre symbolises that our denomination is both Catholic and Episcopal.The Shield is divided into two:The Upper Portion of the shield is the cross of St George, symbolising our heritage in the Church of England. The cross is underimposed by the Australian Southern Cross. The stars were originally heraldically applied to the Broughton Grant and became incorporated in the Sydney crest and thence into that of General Synod. The open Bible and Chalice symbolise our Ministry of Word and Sacrament as Priests and Prophets of God.

The Lower Portion of the shield symbolises our ministry as members of the Defence Force albeit subordinate to the former.

The three Services are represented by three lines:• The Wavy Line represents the Navy serving at sea.• The Straight Line represents the Army serving on land.• The Line with the Dip represents the Air Force serving in the air,

and who land only to take to the air again.

The Symbols Beneath the LinesThe first is a stylised person with arms raised. This symbolises humankind in conflict reaching to God for help. The other is a wattle branch stained with blood. This symbolises the sacrifice many Australians have made for our country both in peace and war.

The crest hangs as a banner above the Bishop’s chair in the ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, Duntroon, Royal Military College of Australia.

CREST OF THE ANGLICAN BISHOP TO THE DEFENCE FORCE


NOTES

To advise of changes or corrections, or to request further copies,

please email: [email protected]

or write to: The Office of the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Force

PO Box 7915, Canberra BC ACT 2610

Phone +61 2 6265 9204

Defence Anglicans

DPG: 18-10-02


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