一、本週經文 Scriptures: 路加福音1:18-20 Luke
18 撒迦利亞對天使說：「我憑著甚麼可知道這事呢？我已經老了，我的妻子也年紀老邁了。」19 天使回答說：「我是站在神面前的加百列，奉差而來對你說話，將這好信息報給你。20 到了時候，這話必然應驗；只因你不信，你必啞巴，不能說話，直到這事成就的日子。
18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” 19 The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. 20 And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.”
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為全球高達3.65億「因基督信仰而受到迫害」基督徒受迫害禱告：為著最近以哈戰爭中，受迫害的巴勒斯坦地區的基督徒禱告 ，這些基督徒是「最脆弱的一群人，卻最常被指責為國家的敵人、處處受打壓。」而在受迫害群體中，女性通常是更受壓且更沒有能力反抗的族群，身處高壓迫地區的基督徒婦女和女孩，通常有更高風險被逼改信，或是受到綁架、虐待與殺害。為這些在穆斯林地區的基督徒禱告，求主施憐憫、賜平安，給他們有天上來的智慧，面對一切因著信仰所帶來的急難。
Pray for the 365 million Christians worldwide who face persecution because of their faith in Christ. Pray especially for the persecuted Christians in the Palestinian regions amidst the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. These believers are described as “the most vulnerable group, yet frequently accused of being enemies of the state and subjected to oppression everywhere.” Among the persecuted, women are often the most oppressed and the least able to resist. Christian women and girls living in high-pressure areas are at greater risk of being forced to convert, abducted, abused, or even killed. Pray for these Christians in Muslim-majority regions. May the Lord show mercy, grant peace, and bestow heavenly wisdom upon them to face the tribulations brought about by their faith.
2. 為教會即將在聖誕節期佈道活動禱告：為著教會在接下來在聖誕節期所預備的各樣佈道事工來禱告，願聖靈在當中運行，並感動更多未信者走進教會，使他們能夠真實認識祢。願主興起更多弟兄姊妹成為福音的見證人，用愛心與行動分享祢的救恩；求主賜下智慧與合一在各教會同工當中，使他們在服事中經歷祢豐盛的同在，願祢的名得以在全地被高舉！
Pray for the church’s upcoming evangelistic activities during the Christmas season. Lift up in prayer all the outreach ministries the church is preparing for this Christmas season. May the Holy Spirit work among them, moving the hearts of more unbelievers to step into the church and come to truly know Jesus. May the Lord raise up more brothers and sisters to be witnesses of the gospel, sharing the Lord’s salvation with love and action. Grant wisdom and unity to all church workers, that they may experience Your abundant presence in their service. May Your name be exalted across the earth!
3. 為冬季流感、等相關疫情禱告：為著當前的流感等疫情來呼求上帝的憐憫與保護，特別看顧年長者、幼童及他們的家庭，求主保守家長們能有智慧和恩典照顧孩子們，也賜下醫治和平安給病患。願主的平安與醫治臨到，使疫情得獲趨緩。
Pray for the winter flu and related outbreaks. Call upon God for His mercy and protection amidst the current flu and other epidemics. May He especially watch over the elderly, young children, and their families. Pray that the Lord grants parents wisdom and grace to care for their children and brings healing and peace to those who are ill. May the Lord’s peace and healing come upon all, and may the outbreaks subside.
4. 為牧師、同工、小組長、執事、成人及兒童主日學老師禱告：求主保守他們起初蒙召服事的心志，與主建立親密的關係；求主幫助他們天天過聖潔與得勝的生活；求主賜給他們聰明智慧，在神所託付的服事中敏銳聖靈的引導，求主使他們的服事滿有恩膏、大有果效；求主祝福他們的身心靈，他們的家庭兒女，讓他們的生命成爲信徒們的好榜樣。
Pray for pastors, co-workers, small group leaders, deacons, and adult and children’s Sunday school teachers. May the Lord preserve their initial calling and dedication to serve, helping them build an intimate relationship with Him. Pray that the Lord enables them to live holy and victorious lives daily. Ask the Lord to grant them wisdom and discernment, allowing them to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in the ministries entrusted to them. May their service be anointed and fruitful. Pray for blessings upon their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, as well as upon their families and children, so that their lives may serve as exemplary models for the believers.
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 for the brothers and sisters you know who are in poor health, and ask God to heal them and restore them to good health.