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THIS MESSAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ANGLICAN CONGREGATION OF ST. JAMES IN CORRALEJO SEA SUNDAY JULY 13th
Living on beautiful islands we are surrounded by crystal clear seas in which we enjoy swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving, as well other exciting water sports. We are also aware of the passing ships and ferries making their way to either Arrecife or Puerto del Rosario. We do not often give a thought about the seafarers who live on these ships day after day and who bring essential items, like food and fuel upon which we depend. Many will have travelled thousands of miles and will be away from family and friends. Seafarers often live hard and lonely lives on our behalf to ensure that our daily needs are met. They are often isolated and forgotten and they work long hours. Some still lose their lives in shipping accidents and can suffer abuse of non-payment of wages, and piracy is still a major problem. The Mission to Seafarers reaches out to them on behalf of the Church to offer them spiritual and practical support in some 230 ports around the world. Mission chaplains and staff visit them to extend a hand of friendship and help in times of crisis. The seafarers can visit the Mission Centres to replenish essential items, to receive Holy Communion and find fellowship in the chapels. They are given access to telephones and computers so that they can keep in touch with loved ones thousands of miles away. The Missions to Seafarers also hand out Bibles and Christian literature in many languages and often need financial and prayerful support. As we enjoy the sea around our islands, and especially as the summer approaches let us remember those who work on the sea, especially many of our own fishermen. Jesus chose fishermen as disciples and must have known the importance of seafarers and the patron saint of seafarers is St Nicholas. July 13th is Sea Sunday when we can pray for and remember these hard working people and if you would like more information you will find it at www.pr@missiontoseafarers.org Prayer for Seafarers. Lord God, Creator of land and sea, bless those who work at sea. Be with them in fair weather and foul, in danger or distress. Strengthen them when weary; lift them up when down, and comfort them when far from their loved ones. In this life bring them safely to shore, and in the life to come welcome them into your Kingdom, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
Fr. Idris is available for baptisms, weddings, renewal of vows etc. by prior appointment: phone: (0034) 928 514 241email: idris.vaughan@btinternet.com Or contact Penny Melville, Lay Assistant Fuerteventura: phone: (0034) 647 144 666 email: penny-mike@hotmail.co.uk If you want join us in worshipping God, come along to the church of Nuestra Senora del Carmen on Sunday nights at 6.30pm for a service in English. For those who say they can't find it, it is near the harbour. Go through the music square and keep straight on. It is just past the new huge sports centre, or look at the maps in most of the free magazines, where you will see it marked.
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