一、 本週經文 Scriptures: 出埃及記 15:2 Exodus
2 耶和華是我的力量，我的詩歌，也成了我的拯救。這是我的神，我要讚美祂，是我父親的神，我要尊崇祂。
2 The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為愛沙尼亞禱告：愛沙尼亞是前蘇聯成員國中，第一個通過同性戀婚姻合法化的國家，同性伴侶僅透過網路就能登記申請結婚。愛沙尼亞境內基督徒約佔總人口49%，大多數為俄羅斯東正教會和信義宗路德教派。求主使那些為了肉體的情慾而違反神律法的人，能回到正道上，不要繼續在罪惡中沈淪。
Prayer for Estonia. Estonia, a former Soviet Union member state, is the first among these countries to legalize same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples can apply for marriage registration online. Approximately 49% of the population in Estonia identify as Christians, with the majority being part of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Lutheran Evangelical Church. Let us pray that those who violate God’s laws for the sake of fleshly desires may return to the righteous path and not continue to live in sin.

2. 為7/29-8/2 El Cajon暑期短宣禱告：願主加添信心與能力給所有團員，放膽傳福音見證主的道，求神使用VBS的敬拜歌曲和信息，讓這些穆斯林的年輕人更加認識耶穌，願意呼求耶穌，信靠耶穌。也禱告藉著探訪家庭，讓這些新移民感受到耶穌的愛和真實。
Prayer for the El Cajon Summer Mission Trip (July 29 – August 2). May the Lord increase faith and strength in all team members, giving them the boldness to share the gospel and testify to the Lord’s word. We pray that God will use the worship songs and messages in the VBS to help these Muslim youths come to know Jesus better, be willing to call on Jesus, and trust in Him. We also pray that through family visits, these new immigrants will feel the love and reality of Jesus.

3. 為教會弟兄姊妹渴慕在話語上的學習和成長禱告：今年洛福教會的主題是裝備年，在每個主日有關於認識聖經，認識基督教信仰，和如何把信仰應用到生活中的主日學課程。求神幫助弟兄姊妹對神有渴慕尋求的心，願意接受造就裝備，能活出基督門徒的樣式討神喜悅，並致力於完成神所交託給教會的使命。
Prayer for the church brothers and sisters’ desire for learning and growth in the Word. This year, the theme of EFCLA is the Year of Equipping. Every Sunday, there are Sunday school classes about knowing the Bible, understanding the Christian faith, and how to apply faith to daily life. We ask God to help the brothers and sisters have a heart that longs to seek Him, be willing to be nurtured and equipped, to live out the likeness of Christ’s disciples to please God, and to be committed to fulfilling the mission entrusted to the church by God.

4. 為美國總統大選和合一禱告：祈求所有候選人在選舉過程中的身體健康和安全。祈求選舉過程公正透明，沒有欺詐、腐敗和操縱，求神鼓勵選民和平參與選舉，並提高投票率。祈求在美國人民之間，特別是在政治、種族和社會分歧中，得到醫治和和解。祈求教會在政治緊張局勢中保持合一，並專注於基督的使命。最終，祈求神的旨意在選舉和國家發展方向中成就，祈求國家能夠在靈命上復興和悔改，人民轉向神並尋求祂的指引。
Prayer for the U.S. Presidential Election and Unity. Pray for the physical health and safety of all candidates throughout the election process. Pray for a fair and transparent election process, free from fraud, corruption, and manipulation. Ask God to encourage peaceful participation among voters and to increase voter turnout. Pray for healing and reconciliation among the American people, especially in the face of political, racial, and social divides. Pray that the church remains united and focused on the mission of Christ amidst political tensions. Ultimately, pray that God’s will be done in the election and in the direction of the country. Pray for spiritual revival and repentance in the nation, that people will turn to God and seek His guidance.

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.

一﹑本週經文Scripture：以賽亞書6:1-3 Isaiah

1當烏西雅王崩的那年，我見主坐在高高的寶座上。他的衣裳垂下，遮滿聖殿。2其上有撒拉弗侍立，各有六個翅膀：用兩個翅膀遮臉，兩個翅膀遮腳，兩個翅膀飛翔；3彼此呼喊說：聖哉！聖哉！聖哉！萬軍之耶和華；他的榮光充滿全地！
1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:

1. 為下半年面臨選舉的國家禱告：2024年七月以後有一些國家將進入大選，如美國、斯里蘭卡、巴西、烏拉圭、帛琉、委內瑞拉等。求神將屬天的性情賜給執政掌權者，也願神的心意在列國成就。祝福正面臨選舉的國家，不致產生政局的動亂、社會的危機，使掌權者能有從神來的智慧治理國家。
Pray for countries facing elections in the second half of the year. After July of 2024, several countries, including the USA, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Uruguay, Palau, and Venezuela, will hold elections. May God grant heavenly wisdom to those in positions of authority, and may His will be accomplished among the nations. Let us pray for elected countries that they may experience stability and avoid political turmoil or social crises, and that their leaders may govern with wisdom from God.

2.為暑期短宣隊禱告：為參與七月台灣西海岸短宣及本地El Cajon跨文化短宣的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神保守他們身體健康，能適應台灣及美國本地炎熱的氣候與飲食，求神合一的靈充滿他們，同心合意向當地的學生、孩童、家長見證主耶穌，求神感動的學生、孩童、家庭成員，願意接受耶穌基督做他們生命的救主。
Pray for Taiwan West Coast ＆ El Cajon STM Team. Pray for the STM members who are going to the Taiwan West Coast and El Cajon (Local STM）. They could adapt to either Taiwan or California’s hot weather and food. Pray that they would love one another and share the gospel in one accord. In addition, God would stir the hearts of students in Taiwan and Families in El Cajon to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.

3. 為迎新招待關懷事工禱告：近期教會每週都有許多的新朋友（慕道朋友）參與主日敬拜，請繼續為弟兄姊妹熱心邀請慕道朋友禱告，期待新朋友會被基督徒的愛和神的話語感動，願意尋求神。讓在第一線服事的同工（招待、迎新）更有熱情、愛心、耐心來接待主日來到教會的所有弟兄姐妹及新朋友。也讓新加入教會的朋友可以在教會找到歸屬感。
Pray for the hospitality and welcome team. Our church has seen many newcomers joining our Sunday service recently. Please pray for our brothers and sisters to continue inviting these newcomers. Let us anticipate that new friends will be touched by love of Christian and the Word of God. May our hospitality team exhibit even more enthusiasm, love, and patience in welcoming those who come to church. May newcomers find belonging within the church.

4. 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. Pray 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.

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 heath and strength.