一、本週經文 Scriptures: 雅各書 5:17-18 James
17 以利亞與我們是一樣性情的人,他懇切禱告,求不要下雨,雨就三年零六個月不下在地上。 18 他又禱告,天就降下雨來,地也生出土產。
17 Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為比利時禱告:比利時國土狹小,天然資源有限,經濟上靠著貿易和技術開發而成長。總人口超過一半是天主教徒,然而多數是名義上的信徒。基督徒雖有呈現增長的趨勢,但比利時通過大麻合法化,同性婚姻法案等,正逐漸世俗化,遠離聖經價值觀。求主時比利時全境依靠十字架的福音得著更新。
Pray for Belgium. Belgium is a small country with limited natural resources, relying on trade and technological development for its economic growth. More than half of the total population identifies as Catholic, although many are nominal believers. While there is a growing trend of Christians, Belgium is gradually secularizing through the legalization of marijuana and the enactment of same-sex marriage laws, moving away from biblical values. Pray that the entire nation of Belgium will experience renewal through the gospel of the cross.
2.為VBS、暑期短宣計畫及行程禱告:請為6/10-14舉辦的暑期兒童聖經學校禱告,求神藉帶領家長及孩童能夠透過VBS的活動認識神,也為即將前往吉爾吉斯、台灣台中、台灣西海岸、El Cajon的短宣隊禱告,願主加添信心與能力給所有團員,使他們能放膽傳福音,勇敢事奉,得以見證主的道;願團隊有合而為一的心,使當地的人看見神的作為。
Pray for VBS and Summer Short Term Mission Trip. Please pray for the VBS to be held from 6/10-14. Pray that God will lead parents and children to know God through the VBS program. In addition, pray for the Short Term Mission team that will go to Kyrgyzstan, Taichung, Taiwan West Coast Mission, and El Cajon. May the Lord give them faith and strength, so that they can be bold to share the gospel and serve people in different cultures; may the team have a united heart to serve the Lord.
3. 為新受洗的弟兄姐妹禱告:今年自幸福小組開始後,已有多位弟兄姊妹受洗,請為這些新受洗的基督徒禱告,求神堅固他們的信心,感動他們接受初信造就課程,好在信仰上成長,加入團契小組,好學習過教會生活,為主做見證。
Pray for New Believers. Since the happiness group started this year, some brothers and sisters have been baptized. Pray that the Lord would strengthen their faith, and move them to be equipped for further growth in their faith, and become ready for His witness.
4. 為5/19商泉老師音樂佈道會禱告:小提琴家商泉是第三代基督徒。中國音樂家協會會員,畢業於澳洲塔斯馬尼亞大學音樂學院小提琴演奏碩士學位。 1990s年代開始,商泉開始從事聖樂的演奏與創作事工,腳蹤遍及澳洲、東南亞、北美、及中國大陸。
Pray for the music evangelistic event by Teacher Shang Quan on May 19th. Violinist Shang Quan is a third-generation Christian. A member of the Chinese Musicians Association, he graduated with a master’s degree in violin performance from the University of Tasmania in Australia. Since the 1990s, Shang Quan has been involved in the ministry of sacred music performance and composition, with performances and activities spanning Australia, Southeast Asia, North America, and mainland China.
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.