2022 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 3 June, 6:45am
Location: NEX Newcastle
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: Rick Prosser
Acknowledgement of Country: Katie Dunston
Guest Speaker: Janine Epere
Artists: Artists from combined churches led by Stuart Brown.
Songs: ‘With Everything’, ‘We Pray’, ‘Angus Day into King of Kings’
Beneficiary: Jenny's Place.
Prayers: Prayers of Hope (Sam Pilli in Telugu, Inne in Ukranian), prayer for city leaders (Arthur Copeman).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Rick Prosser 2022 Prayer of Declaration and Blessing and benediction by Bishop Peter Stuart.
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2021 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 4 June, 6:45am
Location: NEX Newcastle
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: Nic Cassar
Acknowledgement of Country: Donna Meehan
Artists: Artists from combined churches led by Stuart Brown.
Songs: ‘The Blessing’, ‘The Prayer’, ‘Amazing Grace’
Beneficiary: Hunter Homeless Connect
Prayers: Blessings over leaders (Scott Samways), Blessings over family (Sue Irwin), Blessings over Future Leaders (Joseph Skaf)
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Max and Noreen Clanfield, Pam and Ian O’Dea and Luke O’Dea,
2021 Prayer of Declaration and Blessing
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2020 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 5 June, 6:45am
Location: Webinar, Facebook Live and Rhema 99.7.
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: Rick Prosser
Acknowledgement of Country: Donna Meehan
Greeting: Bishop Peter Stuart (Clip)
Exhortation: Scott Samways
Artists: Artists from combined churches led by Stuart Brown.
Songs: ‘How Great Thou Art’
Beneficiary: Hello Hunter
Prayers: Prayer segments led by Sue Irwin. Thanksgiving for past and present, (Nic Cassar and Rosie Kendall). Future vision, (Kesh McGovern, Bec Wilesmith)
Prayer of Blessing: 2020 Prayer of Declaration and Blessing
2019 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 7 June, 6:45am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: Rick Prosser
Acknowledgement of Country: Sue Hodges
Guest speaker: Pastor Ian Shelton, Toowoomba
Artists: Artists from combined churches led by Stuart Brown.
Songs: ‘A medley of Songs’, ‘Drenched in Love’, ‘Amazing Grace’,
Beneficiary: Mentor Support Network
Prayers: Led by Sue Irwin. A reflective prayer segment with focuses on repentance inspiration and what can we do to be ‘Better Together’.
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Scott Samways, 2019 Prayer of Declaration and Blessing
2019 Breakfast Report
2018 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 1st June, 6:45am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
Guest speaker: Peter Gibbs founder of the IPROWD Program
Artists: Andy Burgess and artists from combined churches.
Beneficiary: Zara's House awarded to Sister Diana Santleben O.P.
Prayers: Prayers for the City, (Scott Samways, Donna Meehan, David Stojcic)
2018 Breakfast Programme Booklet
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Annabelle Copeman, 2018 City Prayer of Blessing and Declaration
2017 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 2nd June, 6:45am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Acknowledgement of Country: Lynelda Tippo
Acknowledgement: Thank You to Bishop Greg Thompson
Guest speaker: 'Bob Loo' Short Film Newcastle Coal and Transformation through Christ
Artists: Connett Family, Stuart Brown and artists from combined churches.
Songs: ‘You Raise Me Up’, ‘The Apostles Creed’
Beneficiary: DALE Young Parents School
Prayers: Prayers for the City, (Families, Matt Connett & family, Civic & Business Leaders, Ryan Croxford and Sarah Nash, for the Church, Steve Blake).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Paul Whiting 2017 City Prayer and Declaration
Report 2017: Annual Lord Mayor Report 2017
2016 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Friday 4th June 7am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: John Church
Acknowledgement of Country: Loretta Boney
Guest speaker: Media Presentation
Artists: Ushindi Gospel Choir & The Grainery Church Choirs
Songs: ‘Hallelujah, You have been with Us, When the Fight Calls, Open the Eyes of my Heart’.
Beneficiary: Girl Friday
Prayers: Prayers for the City, (Lord’s Prayer, Dan Armstrong, Prayer for the Lord Mayor and those in authority, Sue Irwin, prayer for the future, Jeremiah Succar)
Prayer of Blessing: 2016 City Prayer and Declaration
Report: Read by Marty McCrindle, 2016 Breakfast and Student Forum Report
2015 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday 8th June 7am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes
MC: John Church
Acknowledgement of Country:Donna Meehan
Guest speaker: Rev Col Stringer
Artists: Luke and Joel O'Dea
Songs: ‘Sky Full of Stars by Cold Play’, ‘Captain by United’, ‘How Great is our God’.
Beneficiary: Hunter Women's Centre
Prayers: Prayers for the City (Health & Business, Simon Ashley, Education and Church, Graeme and Sue Irwin, Media and Arts, John Marks, Families and Marriage, Max and Noreen Clanfield, Politics, John Church).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Rick Prosser City prayer and declaration 2015
2014 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday 20th June 7am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Jeff McCloy
MC: John Church
Guest speaker: Rev Dr Margaret Court
Artist: Peter Shurley
Songs: ‘Whenever God Shines His Light on Me’, ‘David Sang’, Salvation belongs to our God.’
Beneficiary: Grainery Care
Prayers: Prayers for the City (Education, Mark Finlayson & Monique Gant / BCC School Captains, Media & Business, Philip Ashley-Brown / 1233 ABC, Families & Marriages, Matt & Chris Jones / Adamstown Community Church, Authorities, Garry O’Dell / NSW Police).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by Kevin Wilcock 2014 Lord Mayor Prayer Breakfast
2013 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday 13th June 7am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: Jeff McCloy
MC: John Church
Guest speaker: Duncan Armstrong
Artists: Steve Grace
Songs: ‘Faith, Hope and Love’, ‘Great Southland of the Holy Spirit’.
Attended: 320 attended with representation from over 70 organisations
Beneficiary: CityServe Hunter S.L.S.C. Project
Prayers: Prayers for the City (Rick Prosser / Kingdomworks, Gavin Watts / Salvos, Michael Lott / ACC, Peter Stuart / Anglican, Kevin Warner / Baptist)
2013 Report
2012 Annual Lord Mayors Prayer Breakfast
Date: Thursday 28th June 7am
Location: Western Suburbs Leagues Club
Lord Mayor: John Tate
MC: John Church
Guest speaker: Pastor Danny Guglielmucci - "Alignment for Assignment"
Artists: The Soorleys
Songs: ‘Mary’, ‘The City’, ‘The Great South Land’.
Attended: 225 seated guests stood together and prayed in agreement with the Lord Mayor for our city and region.
Beneficiary: Christians Against Poverty
Prayers: Prayers for the City (Kevin Wilcock, Simon Hasson, Pam o’Dea, Chris Jones, Marty McCrindle).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by John Tate Lord Mayor Prayer of Declaration 2012
2011 MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Date: Thursday 9th June 7am
Location: Newcastle City Hall
Lord Mayor: John Tate
MC: John Church
Guest speaker: Tim Costello CEO of World Vision Australia
Artists: The Australian Waratah Girls Choir
Songs: ‘God of the City’, ‘How Great is Our God’.
Attended: 187 seated guests (50 more watching from the balcony) stood together and prayed in agreement with the Lord Mayor for our city and region.
Beneficiary: World Vision
Prayers: Prayers for the City (Stewart Perry, Kerry Haggar, Grant Atherton, Kevin Warner, Sue Irwin and Keith Edwards)
Prayer of Blessing: Read by John Tate Lord Mayor Prayer 2011
2010 ANNUAL LORD MAYOR'S BREAKFAST
Date: Thursday 3rd June 7am
Location: Newcastle City Hall
Lord Mayor: John Tate
MC: John Church
Guest speaker: International evangelist Andrew Palau
Guest speaker: Rev Kevin Wilcock from City Life Church Newcastle and Soul Café
Artists: Newcastle Salvation Army and solo artist Matt Purcell
Songs: ‘The Streets have no Name’, ‘Come Away’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’.
Attended: 120 Christian, civic and community members stood together and prayed in agreement with the Lord Mayor for our city and region.
Beneficiary: Soul Café
Prayers: Church (Scott Allen), Business (Simon Livingston), Education (Sue Skuthorpe), Media (John Church), Authorities (Garry O’Dell), Families (Liz Reid).
Prayer of Blessing: Read by the John Tate Lord Mayor Prayer 2010
2009 ANNUAL LORD MAYOR'S BREAKFAST
Date: Friday 9th October 7am
Location: Newcastle City Hall
Lord Mayor: John Tate
MC: John Church
Testimony: Paul Lambess
Guest speaker: International evangelist Andrew Palau
Artists: Short Back and Sides Vocal Quartet
Songs: Middle of the Air, Amazing Grace
Attended: 70 Christian, civic and community members stood together and prayed in agreement with the Lord Mayor for our city and region.
Beneficiary: Food 4 Life
Prayers: Business (Simon Hasson), Pastor (Rick Prosser), Younger Generations (Amy Thorpe)
Prayer of Blessing: Read by John TateLord Mayor Prayer Blessing 2009