一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 哥林多後書 1：10-11  2 Corinthians
10 他曾救我們脫離那極大的死亡，現在仍要救我們，並且我們指望他將來還要救我們 。11 你們以祈禱幫助我們，好叫許多人為我們謝恩，就是為我們因許多人所得的恩 。
10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為巴布亞紐幾內亞禱告：雖然巴布亞紐幾內亞基督徒人數約占全國96%，卻因混合主義形式上的信仰，使得百姓沈迷於酒精和賭博，性混亂，愛滋病染疫的情形也極為嚴重。而且近年國內經濟動盪不定，教育，交通，醫療系統等日常生活也陷入困境，讓我們一起禱告，求主用更新的大能，改變，恢復巴布亞紐幾內亞全地。
Pray for Papua New Guinea.  Although the number of Christians in Papua New Guinea accounts for about 96% of the country, the belief in the form of syncretism has made the people addicted to alcohol and gambling, sexual confusion, and the situation of AIDS infection is also extremely serious. Moreover, in recent years, the domestic economy has been turbulent, and daily life such as education, transportation, and medical systems have also been in trouble. Let us pray together and ask the Lord to use the power of renewal to change and restore the whole of Papua New Guinea.

2.為暑期短宣隊禱告：為七月（7/22-7/29）參與台灣西海岸短宣的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神保守他們身體健康，能適應台灣炎熱潮濕的氣候與飲食，求神合一的靈充滿他們，同心合意向當地的學生見證主耶穌，求神感動台灣當地中學的學生們，願意接受耶穌基督做他們生命的救主。。
Pray for the Taiwan West Coast STM Team.  Pray for the STM members who are going to the West Coast in Taiwan（7/22-7/29）. They could adapt to Taiwan’s heat and humidity, weather and food. Pray that they would love one another, and share the gospel in one accord. In addition, God would stir the hearts of students in Taiwan to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior.

3.為福音主日和迎新餐會禱告：7/30有今年第一次的福音主日，禱告弟兄姊妹熱心邀請慕道朋友參加，他們的心會被基督徒的愛和神的話語感動，願意尋求神。當天中午有迎新午餐，這一季度來到教會的新朋友會出席，禱告他們可以更多認識洛福教會和團契，找到歸屬感。
Pray for the Gospel Sunday and Welcome lunch.  7/30 will be the first Gospel Sunday this year. Pray that brothers and sisters will enthusiastically invite friends to participate. Their hearts will be moved by the love of Christians and God’s words, and they will be willing to seek god. There will be a welcome lunch at noon that day, and new friends who come to the church this season will attend, praying that they can learn more about EFCLA and the fellowship, and find a sense of belonging.

4.為教會的長執提名禱告：教會在10月份的和會會提名新一批的長老執事。禱告聖靈可以感動，引導新的長老執事參與教會的服事，按照使徒行傳第六章的描述：「大有信心，聖靈充滿」，長執團隊可以和牧師室同工很好地配搭服事。
Pray for the nomination of the elders and deacons of the church.  The church will nominate a new batch of elders and deacons at the congregational meeting in October. Pray that the Holy Spirit can inspire and guide new elders and deacons to participate in the service of the church. According to the description in Chapter 6 of Acts: “Have great faith and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” . The elders and deacons team can work well with the staff in the pastor’s office.. 

4.為肢體禱告：為身體欠安的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神醫治他們恢復身心靈的健康。
Pray for the Sick.  Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their heath and strength.