6/30/2024 Bulletin

Title: Enter Like A Child

Passage: Matthew 18:1-6

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.”

PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH (EFCLA)

• Pray for EFCLA Church to Manifest God’s Glory. May the Holy Spirit continu-ously pour out upon the church, restoring God’s glory within it. Pray that the Holy Spirit will lead the brothers and sisters into truth through God’s word and teachings. Ask that believers bear the fruit of life, so that through our good deeds, people may glorify the Father. Pray that the Lord helps the church un-derstand its mission, not just to attend gatherings, but to equip every believer to go out and serve, sending them into different fields to exert influence. Pray that the Lord enables the church to balance equipping and action, not confin-ing itself within the walls, but beginning to care for the poor, orphans, and widows, uncompromisingly confronting injustice and unrighteousness, and bringing about societal change. May the church understand God’s kingdom plan, use heavenly authority, and participate in kingdom unity work with one heart.
• Pray for the Church to Have More Influence in the City. Pray for the city of El Monte, where our church is located. Ask the Lord to begin transforming the spiritual atmosphere of this city, especially since El Monte has many temples and two Buddhist institutions near the church. Pray that the Lord gradually re-moves the barriers in people’s hearts, not only in El Monte but also in the sur-rounding cities like Rosemead, San Gabriel, Temple City, and Arcadia. These cities still have many unreached people. Let our church be willing to pay the price for the gospel, love our neighbors, and win more souls for Jesus.
• Pray for the Church to Restore Its First Love. Lord Jesus, we ask You to lead us to restore our intimate relationship of love with You. Help us learn to look up to You and draw near to You amid all our busyness, restoring our initial, pure love and trust in You. Open our spiritual eyes to contemplate Your priceless love. Help Love Church to seek Your face more deeply through worship and prayer, and to receive Your will.
• Pray for the Church to Raise More Prayer Warriors. May God release His revelation and will to the church, raising prayer warriors who can stand in the gap for families, workplaces, cities, and nations, faithfully watching and praying until God’s glory fills the whole earth. Pray that the Lord calls those who fear His name and obey His commands to be watchmen, guarding the church day and night and sounding the alarm. Let them issue warnings when the enemy threatens so that the body of Christ can unite against these attacks. By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted; may the voices of the watchmen in prayer never cease.
• Pray for the Sick. Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength.