一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 哥林多前書16:13-14 1 Corinthians
13 你們務要警醒,在真道上站立得穩,要作大丈夫,要剛強。 14 凡你們所做的都要憑愛心而做。
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
- 為肯亞禱告:雖然非洲肯亞的大多數人口都是基督徒,但是基督徒遭到迫害的事在該國仍舊是一個嚴峻的問題,特別是在肯亞的東北部與海岸,穆斯林佔多數的地區。在過去四年裡許多在這些地區的基督徒因為遭受穆斯林極端分子的攻擊而被迫逃離他們的家園。求神保護在肯亞東北部與海岸地區的基督徒,求神保守肯亞的基督徒堅持以福音改變他們的國家。
Pray for Kenya. Even though the vast majority of Kenya’s population is Christian, persecution is an issue in the northeast and coastal regions, where the majority is Muslim. Many Christians have had to flee their villages due to extremists’ attacks and violence has been on the increase over the last four years. Pray for God to protect Christians in the northeast and costal regions and for the church in Kenya to continue influencing the nation with the gospel. - 為社區健走禱告:教會參與角聲社區中心主辦的愛心健走活動,為社區關懷事工募集款項。求神感動許多弟兄姊妹,參與這次的愛心健走募款活動,以行動一起來幫助社區裡有需要的人。為雅歌與福音團契負責活動中的一個飲食攤位的準備工作禱告。
Pray for the June 18 Activity. The church joins Chinese Herald’s Walk for the Needy Campaign. This is campaign’s goal is to raise funds for the needy in our communities. Pray that the Lord would move many brothers and sisters from our church to join this campaign. Pray also for Song of Songs and Gospel fellowships, who are in charge of a food stand in this campaign. - 為洗禮班禱告:兒童堂與英文堂各有一位準備上洗禮班接受洗禮前的準備。請為這兩位禱告,求神幫助他們藉著洗禮班的造就,對基督信仰更有清楚的認識,以致信心更加堅定作耶穌基督的門徒。
Pray for Baptism. There is one person from the children’s congregation and another one from Harvest LA going to take their baptismal class, respectively. Pray that the baptismal class would help them have a clear idea about the Christian faith, and strengthen their commitment to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. - 為Samuel弟兄禱告:有一位Samuel 弟兄羅患大腸癌,接受治療中,求神醫治他。由於Samuel弟兄目前無法工作,生活極需人家幫助他,求神感動弟兄姊妹對Samuel 弟兄伸出援手,幫助他生活的需要得到供應。
Pray for Brother Samuel. Brother Samuel has colon cancer and is under medical treatment. Pray that the Lord would heal brother Samuel. Brother Samuel cannot work currently. Also, pray that the Lord would move the church to help brother Samuel’s daily needs. - 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. - 為美國禱告:為美國立法、司法、行政的各級官員敬畏 神、行公義禱告;為美國槍枝問題、墮胎問,為美國教會復興禱告。
Pray for America. Pray for officials at all levels of legislation, judiciary, and executive in the United States to fear God and do justice; pray for the American gun issue, abortion, and the revival of the American church.