一﹑本週經文Scriptures:希伯來書11:6 Hebrews
6 人非有信,就不能得 神的喜悅;因為到 神面前來的人必須信有 神,且信他賞賜那尋求他的人。
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為敘利亞禱告:敘利亞由於2011年起爆發內亂至今,今年初又發生大地震,嚴重影響當地兒童的心理健康。因著生活環境中所帶來的壓力,被剝削、被迫早婚等危險因子,使得兒童有極 的可能性企圖以自殺來尋求解脫。懇求主憐憫憫敘利亞的下一代,醫治他們的身體和心靈,使他們的靈魂能夠得救。
Pray for Syria. In addition to the outbreak of civil war in Syria since 2011, there has been another major earthquake at the beginning of this year, which seriously affects the health of local children. Pray for the next generation of Syria, may God heal their bodies and souls, so that their souls can be saved.
2.為幸福小組禱告:今年秋季的幸福小組已從9/10開始,9/24 BEST將開始來幸福小組,請為幸福小組的預備與BEST的邀請禱告。
Pray for Happiness Group. The Fall Happiness Group outreach has started from Sep 10 and the Best will join in from Sep 24. Pray for the preparation for each Happiness group, and the invitation of Best to Happiness Group meetings.
3.為成人主日學禱告: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 Adult Sunday School. Pray that the Lord would use Sunday School teachers to equip brothers and sisters to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and to be ready for all 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 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.