一、 本週經文 Scriptures:羅馬書15:1-6 Romans
1 我們堅固的人應該擔代不堅固人的軟弱,不求自己的喜悅。 2 我們各人務要叫鄰舍喜悅,使他得益處,建立德行。 3 因為基督也不求自己的喜悅,如經上所記:「辱罵你人的辱罵都落在我身上。」 4 從前所寫的聖經都是為教訓我們寫的,叫我們因聖經所生的忍耐和安慰可以得著盼望。 5 但願賜忍耐安慰的 神叫你們彼此同心,效法基督耶穌, 6 一心一口榮耀神─我們主耶穌基督的父!
1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[a] 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為以哈加薩與俄烏衝突得平息禱告:我們為以哈加薩與俄烏衝突得平息來呼求祢的憐憫,求祢軟化領袖與掌權者的心,使他們有勇氣放下軍事行動,差遣使者在議場、外交桌上作工,開啟和平契機,並且阻止極端勢力激化衝突。求祢保護流離失所的百姓,使人質獲釋、傷者得醫治,讓安慰代替哀哭,並藉著祢的靈在加薩、以色列、烏克蘭與俄羅斯的土地上,帶下重生的盼望。
Prayer for the Resolution of the Conflicts in Israel-Hamas-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine. We appeal for Your mercy to bring an end to the violence in Israel-Hamas-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine. We pray that You would soften the hearts of all leaders and authorities, giving them the courage to cease military operations. Send your emissaries to the negotiating tables and diplomatic forums to forge a path to peace and prevent extreme elements from further fueling the conflict. Protect the displaced populations, ensure the release of all hostages, and bring healing to the wounded. Replace their weeping with Your comfort, and through Your Spirit, usher in the hope of restoration across the lands of Gaza, Israel, Ukraine, and Russia.
2. 為家庭禱告:我們為教會裡的家庭來仰望祢,求祢的平安掌權在充滿焦慮和壓力的家庭關係中,保守家庭成員免於誘惑和分裂,幫助父母在教養子女時有耐心與智慧,賜給兒女們有受教的心、順服的靈,看顧三代同堂的家庭,使老年人得尊榮,中年人得力量,年輕人得方向。求祢堅固受傷害、衝突和各樣衝擊的家庭,使他們在破碎之處遇見主耶穌基督,生命得醫治、關係得恢復。願每一個家都成為你榮耀的居所。
Prayer for Families. We look to You for the families in the church. We pray for Your peace to reign in family relationships that are filled with anxiety and stress. Keep family members safe from temptation and division. Help parents have the patience and wisdom they need in raising their children. Grant children a teachable heart and a spirit of obedience. Watch over multi-generational families, so that the elders are honored, the middle generation receives strength, and the young people find direction. We ask You to strengthen families that are suffering from hurt, conflict, and various crises. May they encounter the Lord Jesus Christ in their brokenness, so that their lives may be healed and their relationships restored. May every home become a dwelling place for Your glory.
3. 為教會55週年主日慶典禱告:求主使用10/12 週年慶主日崇拜成為祂榮耀彰顯的時刻,讓我們不僅只有慶典,也有感恩,藉著聯合敬拜,大家彼此連結、一同歡慶主在我們教會的恩典。也求主使用下午的園遊會成為教會合一有愛的呈現。
Prayer for the Church’s 55th Anniversary Sunday Celebration. We pray that You will use the Anniversary Sunday Worship Service on October 12th to be a time when Your glory is manifested. May we not just have a celebration, but also thanksgiving. Through the joint worship service, may everyone be connected and rejoice together over the grace You have shown to our church. We also ask that you use the afternoon carnival to be a display of the church’s unity and love.
4. 為新任的長執同工禱告:求主將合一的異象賜給同工,願祢堅固他們的信心!也願他們能持守個人的禱告生活與親近上帝話語的時間,常從神領受事奉的異象與能力,活出渴慕追求天上屬靈福氣的榜樣,經歷祢在他們各樣需求上的供應。
Pray for the Newly elected elders and deacons. We pray Lord gives a unified vision to the elders and deacons. Strengthen their faith, and may they hold fast to their personal prayer lives and time spent in God’s Word. May they consistently receive the vision and power from God, living as examples of longing for and pursuing heavenly spiritual blessings. Let them experience Your provision for all their needs.
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. Ask God to heal them and restore their physical health.