一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 哥林多後書2:14 2 Corinthians
14 感謝 神!常率領我們在基督裡誇勝,並藉著我們在各處顯揚那因認識基督而有的香氣。
14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
- 為莫三比克禱告:雖然非洲莫三比克超過一半的人口是基督徒,但是該國境內對基督徒的迫害情形卻是相當嚴重。在過去幾年裡面,穆斯林極端分子對基督徒的迫害愈演愈烈。一個與伊斯蘭國有關的激進組織已經在全國各地造成許多基督徒被殺害或流離失所。請為這些流離失所與失去親人的基督徒在耶穌基督裡找到安慰與希望禱告。求神供應莫三比克教會一切物質與精神的需要。
Pray for Mozambique. More than half of the Mozambique’s population is Christian, yet persecution against them is severe. Islamic extremists brutally persecute them, and this persecution has increased over the past few years. A group associated with the Islamic State has killed and displaced believers across the country. Pray for the displaced and bereaved Christians to find solace and hope in Christ. Pray for God to provide the church in Mozambique in all their physical and spiritual needs. - 為美國禱告:美國近年來大規模槍擊事件與日俱增,光是2022年上半年就已經有超過300起的大規模槍擊事件,造成許多無辜的人受害,許多家庭失去他們的親人。求主幫助,立法禁止人民在公共場所攜帶任何攻擊性的武器,求神改變美國的人心,尋求神與神的幫助而不是以暴力解決問題。
Pray for the US. The mass shooting in the US in on the rise in the past few years. There are over 300 mass shooting cases in the first half of 2022 in the US. Pray that the congress would eventually pass the bill to prohibit people from carrying any assault weapon in public areas. Also, pray that the Lord would divert people’s hearts to seek Him for help instead of guns. - 為教會中庭整建禱告:教會向北方的中庭將於八月中起整建為一個適合運動,戶外聚會的多用途場所,預計工期為一個月。請為整建工程能如期順利安全進行禱告,請為能順利募集到工程所需要的八萬美元經費禱告。
Pray for Courtyard Renovation. We will renovate the north-side of our church courtyard from middle August. After renovation, the north-side courtyard will be good for sports or any outdoor event. Pray that the construction and the fundraising for this project would be smooth. - 為新基督徒禱告:教會過去一個月有七位受洗。求神堅固他們的信心,幫助他們繼續接受裝備造就,在真理上扎根,在生命上成長,預備為神見證。
Pray for the Newly Baptized. There are seven people baptized in the past month. Pray that the Lord would strengthen their faith, and through equipping classes, they would be ready to witness for the Lord. - 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.