一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 路加福音18：35-43 Luke

35耶穌將近耶利哥的時候，有一個瞎子坐在路旁討飯，36聽見許多人經過，就問是什麼事？37他們告訴他，是拿撒勒人耶穌經過。38他就呼叫說：大衛的子孫耶穌啊，可憐我罷。39在前頭走的人就責備他，不許他作聲，他卻越發喊叫說，大衛的子孫，可憐我吧！40耶穌站住，吩咐把他領過來，到了跟前，就問他說：41你要我為你作什麼？他說：主啊，我要能看見。42耶穌說：你可以看見，你的信救了你了。43瞎子立刻看見了，就跟隨耶穌，一路歸榮耀與神。眾人看見這事，也讚美神。
35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. 42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:

1.為在德國的拉茲人禱告：拉茲人來自土耳其東北部和格魯吉亞，有一小部分人已經遷移到德國。 伊斯蘭教是拉茲人身份的重要組成部分，因為他們自奧斯曼帝國時代以來就是遜尼派穆斯林。在德國只有極少數的拉茲人是基督徒。為德國基督徒和教會與拉茲社區建立關係，打開分享福音的大門。
Pray for Laz in Germany: The Laz come from northeastern Turkey and Georgia, but a small group has migrated to Germany. Islam is a strong part of the Laz’s identity, as they have been Sunni Muslims since the time of the Ottoman Empire. Only a very small number of Laz in Germany are Christians. Pray that German believers and churches will build relationships with the Laz community that will open doors to sharing the gospel.
2.為東台灣地震後重建禱告：台東9/20地震後。許多房屋、橋樑、路面受損，各縣市政府不但要修復重建，也開始檢測建物。此次地震造成1死167傷，台東、花蓮有多處橋樑斷裂損壞。請為地方政府能盡快修復，重建受損建築及交通要道，確保公共安全禱告；也求主幫助受災民眾從驚嚇中恢復，財產及經濟上的損失得到補助及供應。
Pray for Taiwan: Taitung, Hualien has an earthquake occurred on 9/20. There are many houses, bridges, and roads were damaged, and the county and city governments not only had to repair and rebuild, but also began to inspect those old and dangerous buildings. The earthquake caused 1 death and 167 injuries, and many bridges in Taitung and Hualien were damaged. Please pray for the local government to repair and rebuild damaged buildings and traffic arteries as soon as possible to ensure public safety; also ask the Lord to help the affected people recover from the shock, and provide subsidies and supplies for property and economic losses.
3.為幸福小組禱告：為9-11月幸福小組負責場地佈置、茶點準備、敬拜、破冰、見證、信息、小組分享的同工們禱告，求神賜給我們彼此相愛的心，在愛人、關心人的氛圍讓BEST感受到神的愛而願意接受福音。
Pray for Outreach Ministries: Pray that the seekers would come back for our outreach meeting. Pray also for those who host the outreach meetings.
4.為52週年慶及年度和會禱告：今年是洛福教會52週年 (10/9)，求神帶領洛福教會能同心合一興旺福音，在各地為主作見證、傳福音；弟兄姐妹都能委身成長並積極參與服事。10/16將舉行一年一度的和會，將遴選出2023年新任長老與執事，求神為我們預備同心合一的長執團隊，一起建造耶穌基督的身體。
Pray for 52nd Anniversary and Annual Congregation Meeting: This is the 52nd anniversary our church. May God lead us to unite and spread the gospel. Our brothers and sisters are committed to growth and actively participate in the service. The ACM will be held on 10/16. The new elders and deacons in 2023 will be selected. Please pray for God prepare a united team of Deacon Board to build EFCLA together.
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 that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their heath and strength.