一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 腓利門書1:6 Philemon
6 願你與人所同有的信心顯出功效,使人知道你們各樣善事都是為基督做的。
6 I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為馬爾地夫禱告:馬爾地夫的新聞自由程度全球排名第72。雖然這已經是相當大的進步但是距離完全的新聞透明與自由仍舊相當遙遠。馬爾地夫政府慣常以高壓的手段對付反對政府的記者或是將他們冠上褻瀆伊斯蘭的罪名。求神保護馬爾地夫的新聞記者又讓馬爾地夫人對福音開放。
Pray for Maldives. The Maldives ranks 72nd in the World Press Freedom Index. Although this is a major improvement, there is still a long way to go in order to achieve journalistic transparency and safety. The government has historically resorted to severe measures against journalism that opposes them or is deemed insulting to Islam. Pray for protection over journalists and that the Maldives will be a place that is open to the gospel.
2.為洪災禱告:極端氣候肆虐,致使中國、印度、西歐多處地方暴雨成災,造成人員、財產的損失,其中特別是在中國河南鄭州造成的重大損失。求神止息極端氣候,求神安慰失去親人的家庭,為災後的復原重建禱告。
Pray for the Flood. Recently, Extreme rainfall has caused severe casualties and property loss in China, India, and Western Europe, especially in Zheng Chou, China. Pray that the Lord would stop the extreme weather, comfort the families losing their beloved family and pray for the restoration work after the flood.
3.為招待事工禱告:為黃祖德長老,葉勝賢、羅子甯、張振琳、方明正、許绮砡、黃巍執事負責的主日招待事工,求神紀念他們的辛勞,使新來教會的朋友,被接納加入教會大家庭。
Pray for Hospitality Ministries. Pray for Elder TT and deacon Sam, Jenny, Kevin, Joe, Esther, and Charlie. Pray that the Lord would use the Chinese and English hospitality teams to welcome every newcomer to join our church.
4.為學生事工輔導禱告:為英文學生事工輔導, Ning, Jimmy, Neil, 中文學生事工輔導Felix禱告,求神使用他們建立學生們的信心,幫助他們真道上長進。
Pray for Student advisers. Pray for our English student advisers, Ning, Jimmy, and Neil, and Mandarin student adviser, Felix. Pray that the Lord would use them to build up the student’s faith, and help them to grow in truth.
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 those who are sick. Pray that the Lord would heal them and restore their health.