一、本週經文Scriptures:箴言 29:18 Proverbs
18 沒有異象(或譯:默示),民就放肆;惟遵守律法的,便為有福。
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為美國教會禱告:求神讓美國的教會對耶穌基督給教會的使命燃起新的熱情和委身。 為教會的合一禱告,在合一中,向世界展現上帝對世界的愛。求神使祂的百姓都是正直的,使他們生活與行為與世界不同,做美好的見證。
Pray for Church in the US. Pray that the church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ. There is unity among all churches that reveals God’s love for the world. Also to reveal that God’s people are upright. They would look and act differently compare to the world.
2. 為12/31即將受洗的弟兄姐妹禱告:求神幫助這些初信者能在愛與真理中成長、靈命上能逐漸成熟,禱告他們被聖靈充滿,有能力來為主作見證,也成為願意傳福音的人。
Pray for those who will be baptized. There are brothers and sisters who have decided to follow Jesus, and they will be baptized on 12/31. May God help them grow in truth and love, gradually mature in spiritual lives. Pray that they will be filled with Holy Spirit and have the ability to testify for the Lord.
3. 為12/31英文堂的敬拜之夜禱告:在今年的最後一天,我們邀請教會的弟兄姊妹來到教會一起敬拜讚美,並來回顧2023年神所賜下的祝福和功課。請為正在籌備的同工和敬拜團,以及來參與的親朋好友們禱告,願這個時間讓我們再次經歷主的愛與帶領。
Pray for New Year Worship Night. On the last day of the year, we invite brothers and sisters to join us for worship as well as to reflect on the blessings and lessons that God had for us in year 2023. Pray for the planners and worship team and friends and family who will participate. Pray that we will encounter God’s love and guidance in the time of worship.
4. 為新朋友禱告:為最近幾個月內來到我們教會的新朋友禱告,有些已經是基督徒正在尋找合適的教會,有些是教會弟兄姐妹介紹來的慕道朋友,求神使這些新朋友給他們願意尋求真理的心,接受造就,學習神的話語,學習凡事禱告交託神,堅持努力在真理上扎根成長。求主藉著團契小組裏成熟的弟兄姊妹帶領這些新信徒,引導幫助他們,持續聚會,好讓生命不斷成長改變。
Pray for Newcomers. Pray for those who come to our church recently, some are already Christians looking for a suitable church, and some are unbelievers. Pray for them to have the mindsets to seek God’s words and like to stay and make church their home. Pray also that they would join any groups besides Sunday service for a stable Christian life.
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.