一﹑本週經文Scriptures:箴言3:11-12 Proverbs
11 我兒,你不可輕看耶和華的管教,也不可厭煩祂的責備;12 因為耶和華所愛的,祂必責備,正如父親責備所喜愛的兒子。 神面前來的人必須信有 神,且信他賞賜那尋求他的人。
11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為台灣屏東工廠大爆炸禱告:為屏東科技園區工廠於9/22發生大爆炸引發的大火,造成多位消防員及員工死傷。求主的安慰臨到這些喪家,主的醫治臨到這些傷患。求主也將各地危害公共安全的不法工廠顯明,完善各區域的安全系統,也賜各地區政府相關單位有智慧,幫助各類職場的安全性大大提升,減少悲劇發生。
Pray for the explosion at the Pingtung factory in Taiwan. Pray for those who lost loved ones and for healing for those who were injured in the fire caused by the explosion at the Pingtung Science Park factory on 9/22, including the firefighters and employees. May the Lord also expose the illegal factories that endanger public safety in various places, improve the safety systems in each region, and grant wisdom to relevant government agencies to significantly enhance workplace safety and reduce tragic occurrences.

2.為幸福小組禱告:今年秋季的幸福小組已經於 9/24 陸續登場,有一些小組在家中舉辦,有一些將在教會舉辦。請為各小組的籌辦禱告, 求神祝福同工們和人際關係網的朋友互動融洽,並且帶出愛的關懷、溫馨的服事,使人心柔軟、敞開。也請為幸福小組的預備與BEST的邀請禱告。
Pray for Happiness Group. The Happiness Groups for this fall started on 9/24, with some groups being held at homes and others at the church. Please pray for the preparation of each group, asking God to bless the coworkers and friends in their interpersonal relationships, to bring out love and warmth in their service, and to soften and open their hearts. Also, pray for the invitation from BEST.

3.為兒童主日學禱告:願兒主老師樂意委身兒主的服事,且願接受裝備及備課,預備自己成為優質的兒童服事者。禱告兒主老師有愛心認識並接納每個孩子,讓孩子們都喜歡上兒童主日學。使每個孩子都接受耶穌基督為他們個人的救主及生命的主。
Pray for Children’s Sunday School. Pray for those teachers and helpers who are willing to serve children and dedicate themselves to training and preparation to become quality children’s ministry workers. Pray for teachers who have loving hearts, understand, and accept each child, allowing them to enjoy Sunday school. May every child accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and the Lord of their life.

4.為十月和會的預備與新(續)任的長老執事禱告:9/24長執會中已經通過2024年度長老、執事人選的提名,求神祝福即將於明年上任(續任)的長老及執事,求神賜下合一的心,使長老、執事們一起有屬靈的智慧及愛心來治理教會,使教會每一個事工都有足夠的工人,各事工都得以興旺發展。
Pray for the preparation of the 2023 Congregational Meeting and the newly appointed elders and deacons. The nominations for elders and deacons for the 2024 term were approved during the elder and deacon meeting on 9/24. May God bless the elders and deacons who will take office (or continue their service) next year and grant them a spirit of unity, spiritual wisdom, and love to govern the church together. May there be enough workers for each ministry to thrive and develop.

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.