一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 撒母耳記上17:45 1 Samuel
45 大衛對非利士人說:你來攻擊我,是靠著刀槍和銅戟;我來攻擊你,是靠著萬軍之耶和華的名,就是你所怒罵帶領以色列軍隊的神。
45 David said to the Philistine, You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.請學生事工禱告:聖靈從 2/8 起,在肯塔基州亞斯伯里大學所做的美好工作,在當地的禱告烈火引爆更多美國校園裡的年輕人渴慕耶穌。請為Citrus College的校園事工禱告,團契從春季學期開始聚會,用Alpha課程帶領學生認識信仰。請禱告學校社團的註冊申請可以順利得到批准,吸引更多學生認識主!
Prayer for student ministry. The Holy Spirit’s wonderful work at Asbury University in Kentucky from 2/8 onwards, the local prayer fire ignited more young people on campuses in the United States to thirst for Jesus。 Please pray for the campus ministry of Citrus College. The fellowship has started meeting in the spring semester and uses the Alpha course to lead students to understand the faith. Please pray that the registration application of the school club will be approved smoothly, and attract more students to know the Lord!
2.為兒童堂禱告:在後疫情時代,兒童主日學人數面臨減少的危機,教會中的兒童和青少年所佔比例越來越低,有33%的教會暫停兒童主日學事工。懇求主使下一代從世俗的價值觀中迴轉,能夠真實經歷神,將敬拜神放在生命的首位,讓兒童主日學得以恢復,復興。
Pray for children’s congregation. In the post-pandemic era, the number of children in Sunday schools is facing a crisis of decline. The proportion of children and teenagers in churches is getting lower and lower. 33% of churches have suspended children’s Sunday school services. Pray to the Lord to turn the next generation from secular values, to truly experience God, to put worship of God at the top of their lives, and to restore and revive children’s Sunday School.
3.為春季幸福小組禱告:教會的春季幸福小組已經開跑。在教會大組有三組,家庭有一組。請為同工禱告求神賜下信心、愛心,勇氣和堅持,也為我們邀請的 BEST 禱告,使 BEST 的心柔軟,石心變肉心,願意接受耶穌基督做他們的救主和生命的主。
Pray for the Spring Happiness Group Outreach Ministry. The Church’s Spring Happiness Group Outreach Ministry has started. There are three groups in the church group and one group in the family. Please pray for the co-workers and ask God to give them faith, love, courage and perseverance, and also pray for the BEST we invite, so that BEST’s heart will be softened, the heart of stone will be turned into a heart of flesh, and they are willing to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord of life.
4.為教會的關懷事工禱告:教會的關懷部門今年有很多的更新和訓練。最近華語堂和英文堂有很多新的朋友和家庭參加。不只是關懷同工接待新朋友。禱告弟兄姊妹都有一顆歡迎,款待的愛心,主動問候,關心,跟進新朋友,讓他們可以感受到家的溫暖,預備他們的心認識和尋求耶穌。
Pray for the care ministry of the church. The care department of the church has had a lot of renewal and training this year. Many new friends and families have attended the Chinese and English worship services recently. It’s not just about welcoming new friends by co-workers. Pray that all the brothers and sisters will have a welcoming and hospitable love, take the initiative to greet, care for, and follow up with new friends, so that they can feel the warmth of home, and prepare their hearts to know and seek Jesus.
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.