一﹑本週經文Scriptures: 使徒行傳27:23-25 Acts
23 因我所屬所事奉的 神,他的使者昨夜站在我旁邊,說: 24 『保羅,不要害怕,你必定站在該撒面前,並且與你同船的人, 神都賜給你了。』 25 所以眾位可以放心,我信 神他怎樣對我說,事情也要怎樣成就。
23 Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為維德角禱告:位於非洲北大西洋上的維德角共和國是總人口近55萬的島國,雖然97%人口為天主教徒,當地卻盛行迷信和非洲物神崇拜。因為維德角是孤立的群島,不僅宣教士難以在該國定居,就連當地族群的聖經翻譯事工都極為困難。求主看顧聖經翻譯事工,使這地的宣教行動得以興旺。
Pray for Cape Verde. The Republic of Cape Verde, located in the North Atlantic Ocean of Africa, is an island country with a total population of nearly 550,000. Although 97% of the population is Catholic, superstition and African fetishism are prevalent there. Because Cape Verde is an isolated archipelago, not only is it difficult for missionaries to settle in the country, but it is also extremely difficult for local communities to do Bible translation work. Pray that the Lord take care of the Bible translation ministry, so that missionary actions in this place will flourish.
2. 為教會復興禱告:求神復興祂的教會,使他們滿有聖靈的充滿,恆切禱告,常常敬拜。9月教會將恢復實體禱告會,禱告神感動弟兄姊妹參加,同心禱告。
Pray for church revival. Pray that God revive His church so that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit, pray persistently, and worship frequently. In September, the church will resume physical prayer meetings, and pray that God will move brothers and sisters to participate and pray with one heart.
3.為幸福小組外展禱告:9月是教會秋季的幸福小組開始。禱告神感動更多的弟兄姊妹願意組建小組傳福音。禱告9/8-9的全人更新營,同工被裝備,得造就。9/17福音電影可以成為邀請朋友的機會。
Pray for happiness group outreach. September is the beginning of the happiness group outreach. Pray that God will inspire more brothers and sisters to form small groups to share the Gospel. Pray for the Whole Person Renewal Camp on 9/8-9, so that co-workers will be equipped and edified. A 9/17 gospel movie can be an opportunity to invite friends.
4. 為Citrus College校園事工禱告:Citrus Collge8月底開學,Citrus 校園團契暑期後恢復聚會,藉著晚餐和Alpha課程向大學生傳福音。請為同工禱告,上帝帶領內心開放的學生來到我們中間。
Pray for the campus ministry of Citrus College. Citrus College will start at the end of August, and the Citrus Campus Fellowship will resume gatherings after the summer vacation, and preach the gospel to college students through dinner and Alpha courses. Please pray for the co-workers, God leads students with open hearts to come among us.
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 health and strength.