一﹑本週經文Scriptures:以弗所書 2:8 Ephesians
8 你們得救是本乎恩,也因著信;這並不是出於自己,乃是 神所賜的。
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為荷蘭禱告:歐洲的荷蘭以她友善、包容的文化著稱。荷蘭也是許多著名藝術家像林布藍、梵谷、蒙德里安的故鄉。荷蘭也曾經是改教時期的重鎮,但是今天大部分的基督教傳統在荷蘭已經喪失。事實上,現在荷蘭是新世紀主義的大本營。有將近一半的人口沒有宗教信仰,同時她對使用藥物、安樂死的限制也很少。求神的福音可以打破新世紀主義的桎梏。讚美神荷蘭有一個開放的文化,求神激勵基督徒使用這樣的文化氛圍向人傳福音。
Pray for Netherlands. The Netherlands is known for its culture of friendliness and acceptance. It is also a home to famous artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Mondrian. The nation also played a big part in the Protestant Reformation, but much of its Christian heritage has been lost today. In fact, they are known for promoting New Age ideologies. Half of the population is nonreligious and there are few restrictions over issues like drugs or euthanasia. Pray for the gospel of Christ to break through the lies of New Age ideologies. Praise God for a culture that is open to others and where relationships can be formed to reach people with the gospel.
2.為幸福小組禱告:為七個幸福小組的同工禱告,求神將相愛的心賜給他們,使他們不僅用見證、信息傳講耶穌的福音,也以彼此的關係見證神的福音。為各小組的BEST能繼續來參加幸福小組並被感動,進而信主禱告。
Pray for the happiness group. Pray for the leaders of our seven Happiness groups. Please pray that the leaders would love each other, so that people would not only hear the gospel but also see the testimony through their relationships. Please pray that the BESTs would return for more meetings, and they would be touched by the messages, and open their heart for the Lord.
3.為成人主日學禱告:教會今年秋季在成人主日學時段開設聖經課程,為新信徒開設初信造就,為慕道友開設信仰問答等課程。求神紀念每一位主日學老師在裝備信徒上所付出的努力,同時求神藉著這些課程,讓弟兄姊妹在信仰上扎根在信心上成長,預備好自己傳揚福音、造就弟兄姊妹。
Pray for Sunday School. We offer different bible classes this Fall. Besides bible classes, we offer basic doctrines for the new believers and catechism for the seekers. Pray the Lord would remember the labors of those teachers. Through these classes, people would grow people in their spirituality and become ready for different ministries.
4.為長老執事禱告:為10/15合會中,新選出的長老、執事禱告。祈求神賜給他們智慧與力量,發展教會的各個事工,帶領弟兄姊妹興旺神的家,使更多弟兄解起來服事神,使許多還沒有認識神的人因我們教會而蒙福。
Pray for Elders and Deacons. Pray for those elders and deacons who are confirmed in October 15th’s assembly meeting. Pray that the Lord would give them wisdom and strength in developing His church. Through their ministries, We pray that many people would rise to serve the Lord, and many people would come to the Lord.
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.