一﹑本週經文Scriptures:哥林多前書9:22-23 1 Corinthians
22向軟弱的人,我就作軟弱的人,為要得軟弱的人。向甚麼樣的人,我就作甚麼樣的人。無論如何,總要救些人。23 凡我所行的,都是為福音的緣故,為要與人同得這福音的好處。
22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為西班牙禱告:西班牙位處歐洲、非洲、地中海之間的戰略位置,這使他成為這些大陸之間政治與文化的橋樑。在歷經數十年的獨裁統治之後,西班牙於1978年轉向民主政體,這很大促近了他經濟穩定發展與宗教自由。大多數西班牙人都是名義上的天主教徒,僅有17%的人望彌撒,世俗化與物質主義的影響力在西班牙不斷提升。禱告西班牙的教會以福音對抗物質主義並向名義上的基督徒傳福音。為西班牙穩定的經濟與信仰自由感謝神。
Pray for Spain. Spain’s strategic location between Europe and Africa and the Mediterranean Sea has made it political and cultural bridge between the continents. After decades under an authoritarian dictatorship, Spain switched to democratic rule in 1978, which has helped it move toward a more stable economy and increased religious freedom. Most Christians are nominal Roman Catholics, with less than 17% attending mass. Secularism is on the rise as the influence of materialism continues to spread. Pray for the church to reach out to nominal Christians and to combat secularism with the gospel. Praise God for Spain’s stable economy and religious freedom.
2.為幸福小組禱告:今年秋季的幸福小組從9/10開始,為9/10下午的幸福小組訓練會禱告。9/24 BEST開始來幸福小組。請為各團契小組能差派出幸福小組同工禱告。為各幸福小組的預備與BEST的邀請禱告。
Pray for Happiness Group. The Fall Happiness Group outreach starts from Sep 10. Please pray for the Happiness Group training scheduled on the afternoon of Sep 10. Pray that every fellowship/small group would send out teams for Happiness Group outreach. Pray also for the preparation for each Happiness group , and the invitation of seekers to Happiness Group meetings.
3.為成人主日學禱告:教會今年秋季在主日學時段開設聖經課程與幸福門訓課程。為參與教學的主日學老師們禱告,求神使用他們造就弟兄姊妹在神的話語上扎根,訓練弟兄姊妹在真理上有更清楚的認識,預備好自己參與教會傳揚福音與牧養的事工。
Pray for Sunday School. Pray for the teachers of adult Sunday school. Pray that the Lord would use these teachers to equip brothers and sisters to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and to be ready for all kinds of ministries.
4.為長老執事提名禱告:下年度的長老、執事人選提名正在進行中,提名工作將在九月24日的長執會中完成。求神祝福提名的工作,感動弟兄姊妹起來在不同的事工上服事教會,使教會每一個事工都有足夠的工人,各事工都得以興旺發展。
Pray for Nomination. The nomination of elders and deacons are ongoing until Sep 24. Pray that the Lord would raise up enough leaders for every ministry of His church, and use them to further develop His church.
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 heath and strength.
敬拜詩歌:
1.主的喜樂是我力量–讚美之泉
2.跟隨祢心意–The Hope
回應詩歌:
跟隨祢心意–The Hope