一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 以賽亞書6:8 Isaiah
8 我又聽見主的聲音說:我可以差遣誰呢?誰肯為我們去呢?我說:我在這裡,請差遣我!
8 Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us? “I said, “Here I am. Send me.”
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
- 為薩爾瓦多禱告:薩爾瓦多的謀殺率為全球最高,犯罪集團橫行,當地許多年輕人沉迷於暴力、毒品、性犯罪。1960年代僅占全國總人口數2%的福音派基督徒,至今已增加至約21%,求主使他們成為光與鹽,讓福音在薩爾瓦多再次興旺起來,罪惡不再猖獗。
Pray for Salvador. El Salvador has the highest murder rate in the world, gangs run rampant, many young people are addicted to violence, drugs, sex crimes. Evangelical Christians only made up 2 % of the nation’s population in the 1960s, it has increased to about 21% today. Pray that the Lord make them light and salt, let the gospel flourish again in El Salvador. - 為美國禱告:在這兩年疫情的衝擊之下,美國的社會、治安、經濟都受到嚴重的衝擊。許多的商家店鋪關閉,甚至招受到搶劫、暴力、槍擊事件不斷發生;警力不足、社會秩序混亂、通貨膨脹嚴重、物價上漲,造成許多嚴重的社會問題。請為美國的社會禱告,讓人心可以回歸基督,認識耶穌,社會能因著基督的愛有新的改變。
Pray for the US. Under the impact of the epidemic in the past two years, the US society, public security and economy have been severely impacted. Many businesses and shops are closed; robbery, violence, and shooting incidents continue to occur. Insufficient police force, social disorder, severe inflation, and rising prices have caused many serious social problems. Please pray for the American society, that the people can return to Christ, know Jesus, for new changes in this society because of the love of Christ. - 為兒童及英文洗禮班禱告:兒童堂有四位、英文堂有一位正在上洗禮班接受洗禮前的準備。求神藉著洗禮班使他們對真理有更清楚的認識。
Pray for Baptism. Pray for those (four from C.C. and one from Harvest) who are receiving their baptismal class to have a clear idea about the Christian faith before they receive their baptism. - 為El Cajon短宣行程禱告:為6/27-7/1前往 El Cajon的短宣行程禱告。求神幫助我們的團隊在短宣期間能有合一的心、保守所有團員們身體心靈的健康,並路途一切平安順利。求神帶領團隊可以跟當地社區的民眾與孩童們建立良好的關係,藉著活動將基督的愛帶給他們,並有機會帶領他們認識耶穌。
Pray for El Cajon STM. Pray for our El Cajon Short Term Mission on 6/27-7/01. Pray that God will bless us with a united heart during the short-term mission, protect the physical and mental health of all team members, and make the journey safe and smooth. May God lead the team to establish a good relationship with the people and children of the local community, to bring the love of Christ to them through activities, and have the opportunity to lead them to know Jesus. - 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.