一﹑本週經文Scripture：民數記 11:23 Numbers

23 耶和華對摩西說：耶和華的膀臂豈是縮短了麼？現在要看我的話向你應驗不應驗。
23 The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:

1. 為阿爾及利亞禱告：阿爾及利亞的伊斯蘭教徒約佔總人口99%，若有人改信基督教，就會遭受家人和鄰居逼迫，甚至會因反對教法和反褻瀆法而遭受處罰。許多教會紛紛關門的情況下，當地仍有一些教會持續忍耐，堅守信仰。讓我們一起禱告，求主保護這些教會，並使真理紮根在阿爾及利亞，福音在全地廣傳。
Pray for Algeria. Approximately 99% of Algeria’s population is Muslim. If someone converts to Christianity, they face persecution from family and neighbors, and may even be punished for opposing Sharia law and blasphemy laws. Despite many churches closing, some local churches continue to endure and stand firm in their faith. Let us pray together, asking the Lord to protect these churches and to root the truth deeply in Algeria, spreading the gospel throughout the land.

2.為8/17同工退修會禱告：8/17有洛福教會今年的第二次同工培訓。牧師，長執，輔導，主席，小組長及同工參加。退修會將再次藉著神的話語提醒我們服事神是上帝榮耀的呼召，幫助大家學習和提高小組牧養和關懷的能力。請禱告上帝賜下謙卑和合一的靈。
Pray for the 8/17 Co-Worker Training. On August 17th, EFCLA will hold its second co-worker training of the year. Pastors, elders, deacons, counselors, chairpersons, small group leaders, and co-workers will participate. The workshop will once again remind us through God’s Word that serving God is a glorious calling. It aims to help everyone learn and improve their ability to shepherd and care for small groups. Please pray for God to grant a spirit of humility and unity.

3. 為教會的長執提名禱告：教會在10月份的和會會提名新一批的長老執事。禱告聖靈可以感動，引導新的長老執事參與教會的服事，按照使徒行傳第六章的描述： 「大有信心，聖靈充滿」，長執團隊可以和牧師室同工很好地配搭服事。
Pray for the nomination of the elders and deacons of the church. The church will nominate a new batch of elders and deacons at the congregational meeting in October. Pray that the Holy Spirit can inspire and guide new elders and deacons to participate in the service of the church. According to the description in Chapter 6 of Acts: “Have great faith and be filled with the Holy Spirit”. The elders and deacons’ team can work well with the staff in the pastor’s office.

4. 為8月份家庭月聯合主日學禱告：8月洛福教會和活現機構合辦家庭月主日學。8/18和8/25的主題分別為夫妻溝通和信仰傳承。請禱告弟兄姊妹踴躍參加，虛心學習如何用聖經的原則和智慧建立家庭，讓家庭成為彼此相愛和合一的見證，榮耀主的名。
Pray for the August Family Month Joint Sunday School. In August, EFCLA and Presence are co-hosting Family Month Sunday School. The themes for 8/18 and 8/25 are “Couple Communication” and “Faith Transmission,” respectively. Please pray for brothers and sisters to participate enthusiastically and to humbly learn how to build their families using biblical principles and wisdom, making their families a testimony of mutual love and unity, glorifying the Lord’s name.

5. 為肢體禱告：為身體欠安的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神醫治他們恢復身心靈的健康。
Pray for the Sick. Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.

一﹑本週經文Scripture：使徒行傳26:19-20 Acts、哥林多後書11:23-28 2 Corinthians

26:19「亞基帕王啊，我故此沒有違背那從天上來的異象；20先在大馬士革，後在耶路撒冷和猶太全地，以及外邦，勸勉他們應當悔改歸向神，行事與悔改的心相稱。
19 “So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. 20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.

11: 23他們是基督的僕人嗎？（我說句狂話，）我更是。我比他們多受勞苦，多下監牢，受鞭打是過重的，冒死是屢次有的。24被猶太人鞭打五次，每次四十減去一下；25被棍打了三次；被石頭打了一次；遇著船壞三次，一晝一夜在深海裡。26又屢次行遠路，遭江河的危險、盜賊的危險、同族的危險、外邦人的危險、城裡的危險、曠野的危險、海中的危險、假弟兄的危險。27受勞碌、受困苦，多次不得睡，又飢又渴，多次不得食，受寒冷，赤身露體。28除了這外面的事，還有為眾教會掛心的事，天天壓在我身上。
23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. 28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:

1. 為中東地區和平禱告：為伊朗與以色列的關係來禱告，求主止住一切可能引發的戰火，願神的旨意全然成就在以色列、伊朗之間。願和平的君王主耶穌大步行走其間，讓雙方能有和平對話的機會來化解衝突。求祢保守所有百姓平安，賜予他們希望與安慰，讓他們在其中有機會更多認識救恩。
Pray for peace in the Middle East. Pray for the relationship between Iran and Israel, asking the Lord to stop any potential outbreak of war, and may God’s will be fully accomplished between Israel and Iran. May the Prince of Peace, Lord Jesus, walk boldly among them, providing opportunities for peaceful dialogue to resolve conflicts. We ask You to protect all the people, granting them hope and comfort, and allowing them to know more about salvation.

2. 為近日發生天災的各國求平安：為著近日發生天災的國家禱告。包括：美國（颶風）、日本（地震）、中國大陸（泥石流、洪水）、菲律賓（颱風）、希臘（野火）、土耳其（野火）。求祢賜下平安與力量給這些國家的人民，願祢的保護持續環繞！求主安慰受災者心靈，醫治臨到受傷者，並賜予救援人員智慧與勇氣，順利重建受天災破壞的家園，使所需資源都能順利抵達。
Pray for peace in the countries recently affected by natural disasters. This includes the United States (hurricane), Japan (earthquake), China (landslides and floods), the Philippines (typhoon), Greece (wildfires), and Turkey (wildfires). We ask You to grant peace and strength to the people of these nations, and may Your protection continue to surround them! Lord, we pray for comfort for the hearts of those affected, healing for the injured, and wisdom and courage for the rescue workers as they rebuild the homes destroyed by these disasters. May all necessary resources reach them smoothly.

3. 為下半年幸福小組籌備禱告：下半年幸福小組即將開始，求主賜下BEST，也準備同工的心預備邀請。求主賜下智慧，讓我們不輕易放棄，從失敗中學取教訓，再一次站起來為主贏得靈魂。
Pray for the preparation of the Happiness Group in the second half of the year. As the Happiness Group is about to begin, we ask the Lord to bring BEST and prepare the hearts of the coworkers for the invitation process. May the Lord grant us wisdom, so we do not give up easily, and help us learn from failures, to stand up once again and win souls for the Lord.

4. 為教會有更多委身牧養的同工禱告：疫情過後，人們湧入教會，教會每週都有新朋友，但是牧養的同工仍然欠缺。求主興起下一代的同工，也讓教會的裝備訓練除了注重知識的教導，也注重生命影響生命的教導。使得每一位領袖都以耶穌的生命去門訓新家人，使洛福教會每一位弟兄姊妹都能以耶穌的愛彼此相愛。
Pray for more committed coworkers in church ministry. After the pandemic, people are flocking to the church, and new friends are visiting every week, but there is still a shortage of coworkers for pastoral care. Pray that the Lord raises up the next generation of leaders and not only focus on imparting knowledge but also emphasize life-on-life discipleship. May every leader disciple new members with the life of Jesus, and may every brother and sister in EFCLA love one another with the love of Jesus.

5. 為肢體禱告：為你所知道身體欠安的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神醫治他們恢復身體的健康。
Pray for the Sick. Pray for the brothers and sisters you know who are in poor health. Ask God to heal them and restore their physical health.