一、本週經文 Scriptures: 路加福音 2:30-32 Luke
30因為我的眼睛已經看見你的救恩，31就是你在萬民面前所預備的：32是照亮外邦人的光，又是你民以色列的榮耀。
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為尼泊爾禱告：1973年尼泊爾政府立法禁止種植，使用大麻。然而在當地接觸大麻的管道非常多，警察也以消極方式執法。今年來，尼泊爾擬定修法，想要將大麻的種植和醫療使用合法化。讓我們一起為尼泊爾禱告，求主使當地百姓迴轉歸向他，並離開通往死亡的道路，得享全新的生命與平安。
Pray for Nepal. In 1973, the Nepali government banned the cultivation and use of cannabis. However, there are many local access channels to marijuana, and the police also enforce the law in a negative way. This year, Nepal plans to amend the law to legalize the cultivation and medical use of cannabis. Let us pray together for Nepal, asking the Lord to turn the local people back to Him, turn away from the road leading to death, and enjoy a new life and peace.

2. 為新家人禱告：感恩節前後的主日共有17位弟兄姊妹受洗歸入主的名下。請為這些新家人禱告，求神堅固他們的信心，加入團契小組過肢體生活，接受裝備造就在真理上成長，預備行各樣善事，榮耀主。
Pray for New Believers. There are 17 people who receive their baptism on the Sundays before and after Thanksgiving Day. Pray that the Lord would strengthen their faith, they would join small groups, grow in the knowledge of God, and prepare to do every good work to glorify God.

3. 為教會同工禱告：為教會的同工們禱告，包括：牧師，長老，執事，團契小組長和輔導，以及各項事工的同工們禱告，求神紀念他們的辛勞和擺上，也求神給他們智慧與力量，發展教會各項事工，傳揚福音，造就門徒，成為一個彼此相愛和實踐大使命的教會。
Pray for church co-workers. Pray for church co-workers, including: pastors, elders, deacons, fellowship group leaders and counselors, as well as co-workers in various ministries, asking God to remember their hard work and dedication, also pray that God will give them wisdom and strength to develop various ministries of the church, spread the gospel, make disciples, and become a church that loves one another and fulfills the Great Commission.

4. 為教會12/20燭光崇拜和12/22聯合聖誕節禮拜禱告：禱告要服事的成人詩班，兒童詩班和節目，禱告當天的節目可以讓人聚焦耶穌基督，使他得著完全的榮耀。也禱告弟兄姐妹積極邀請慕道友朋友參加，把握時機廣傳福音。
Pray for the church’s 12/20 candlelight service and 12/22 joint Christmas service. pray for the adult choir, children’s choir and programs to serve, and pray that the programs on that day can focus people on Jesus Christ so that He can receive full glory. . We also pray that brothers and sisters will actively invite seekers and friends to participate and seize the opportunity to spread the gospel widely.

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, and ask God to heal them and restore them to good health.

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一、本週經文Scriptures: 加拉太書4:4-5 Galatians
4 及至時候滿足，神就差遣他的兒子，為女子所生，且生在律法以下，5要把律法以下的人贖出來，叫我們得著兒子的名分。
4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為世界苦難的人群禱告：因為全球各地接連發生戰爭，暴力、天災等事件，各國國內流離失所的人數已經創下歷年來統計數據的最高峰。這些失去家園，被迫遷移到其他地區求生的人，無法得到國家的保護。求主幫助因為戰爭、災禍而受苦的人們，能夠聽見福音、得著供應，並且靠主滿有平安喜樂。
Prayer for those who suffering in the World. Because wars, violence, and natural disasters have occurred one after another around the globe, the number of displaced people within countries has reached the highest level in recorded history. Those who have lost their homes and are forced to migrate to other areas for survival are unable to receive protection from their governments. We pray that the Lord will help those who suffer due to war and calamity, that they may hear the Gospel, receive provision, and find peace and joy through Him.

2. 為近期新受洗的弟兄姐妹禱告：求神幫助這些最近受洗的弟兄姐妹能在愛與真理中成長、靈命上能逐漸成熟，禱告他們被聖靈充滿，有能力來為主作見證，也成為願意傳福音的人。
Pray for who will be baptized recently. There are brothers, sisters and children who have decided to follow Jesus and will be baptized in December. May God help them grow in truth and love, gradually mature in spiritual lives. Pray that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit and have the ability to testify for the Lord.

3. 為12/20和12/22的聖誕節聚會禱告：12/20晚有燭光崇拜，12/22有教會聯合聖誕節主日崇拜。禱告弟兄姊妹可以邀請社區的家人朋友一起參加，把聚會的焦點放在耶穌基督身上，感謝耶穌基督的道成肉身，為我們釘在十字架上和他的復活，把感謝和榮耀都歸給耶穌基督。
Pray for the Christmas gatherings on 12/20 and 12/22. There will be candlelight worship on the night of 12/20, and there will be a joint Christmas Sunday service on 12/22. Pray that brothers and sisters can invite family and friends in the community to participate, put the focus of the gathering on Jesus Christ, thank Jesus Christ for His incarnation, His crucifixion for us and His resurrection, and give thanks and glory to Jesus Christ.

4. 為新朋友禱告：為這幾個月來到教會的新朋友禱告，有些已經是基督徒正在尋找合適的教會，有些是教會弟兄姐妹介紹來的慕道朋友，求神使這些新朋友給他們願意尋求真理的心，接受造就，學習神的話語，學習凡事禱告交託神，堅持努力在真理上扎根成長。求主藉著團契小組裏成熟的弟兄姊妹帶領這些新信徒，引導幫助他們，持續聚會，好讓生命不斷成長改變。
Pray for Newcomers. Pray for those who come to our church recently, some are already Christians looking for a suitable church, and some are unbelievers. Pray for them to be willing to seek God’s word and like to stay and make church their home. Pray also that they would join any groups besides Sunday service for a normal Christian life.

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 that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.