一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 腓立比書4:11-13 Philippians、以弗所書3:16 Ephesians、歌羅西書1:11 Colossians
11 我並不是因缺乏說這話;我無論在甚麼景況都可以知足,這是我已經學會了。 12 我知道怎樣處卑賤,也知道怎樣處豐富;或飽足,或飢餓;或有餘,或缺乏,隨事隨在,我都得了祕訣。 13 我靠著那加給我力量的,凡事都能做。
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
16 求他按著他豐盛的榮耀,藉著他的靈,叫你們心裡的力量剛強起來。
16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.
11 照他榮耀的權能,得以在各樣的力上加力,好叫你們凡事歡歡喜喜地忍耐寬容。
11 Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為千里達及拖巴哥禱告:千里達及拖巴哥是位於加勒比海的島國人口超過一百萬。雖然基督徒佔人口近三分之一但是該國深受各種癮症與物慾的綑綁,求神使福音真理改變該國的社會人心,使該國人民被福音更新生命做按神的話語而活的門徒。
Pray for Trinidad and Tobago. A small island nation, Trinidad and Tobago is home to more than one million residents. They are known to be religious but they also struggle with addiction and substance abuse. Pray for their communities to be transformed as they are reached with the truth of the gospel. Pray that they will be renewed with true faith in Christ and raised up as disciples who live according to the Word.
2. 為安全撤僑禱告:截至8/31,除了美國軍隊,超過6000名美國平民已經安全撤出阿富汗,但是還是有100-200名美國人滯留在阿富汗,求神保守他們儘快安全離開阿富汗。也為那些曾為美軍、美國包商或非營利組織工作過的阿富汗人能安全離開阿富汗禱告。
Pray for Withdrawal from Afghanistan. At the end of August 31, all the American forces, and over 6,000 American civilians had been safely evacuated from Afghanistan. However, there are still a small number of Americans, between 100 to 200 people, left behind. Pray that these Americans can quickly and safely manage a way to leave Afghanistan. Also, pray for those Afghanistan who worked for the American Forces, contractors, and NGOs can leave Afghanistan safely.
3. 為團契小組同工禱告:為你團契/小組的輔導、小組長禱告,為教會其他團契/小組的同工提名禱告,求神復興他們,使用他們用神的話語造就弟兄姊妹,鼓勵弟兄姊妹學習彼此關懷彼此相愛,帶領弟兄姊妹外展傳揚福音。
Pray for Advisers and Group Leaders. Pray for your group leaders and advisers. Pray that the Lord would use them to build people up with God’s Word, care for people, encourage people to love one another, and lead people to reach out to the communities.
4. 為幸福小組禱告:為各幸福小組的同工禱告,為幸福小組的分工準備工作禱告,為BEST的邀請禱告,為合一傳福音禱告。
Pray for Happiness Groups. Pray for Happiness Group teams, pray for the preparation of happiness Groups, pray for the invitation of BESTs, and pray for reaching out in unity.
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.