一﹑本週經文Scriptures：希伯來書12:25-29 Hebrews
希伯來書12:25-29 Hebrews
25 你們總要謹慎，不可棄絕那向你們說話的。因為，那些棄絕在地上警戒他們的尚且不能逃罪，何況我們違背那從天上警戒我們的呢？ 26 當時他的聲音震動了地，但如今他應許說：「再一次我不單要震動地，還要震動天。」 27 這再一次的話，是指明被震動的，就是受造之物都要挪去，使那不被震動的常存。 28 所以我們既得了不能震動的國，就當感恩，照 神所喜悅的，用虔誠、敬畏的心事奉 神。 29 因為我們的 神乃是烈火。
25 See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven? 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our “God is a consuming fire.”.
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1.為北非國家利比亞禱告：受到風暴影響，豪雨造成洪水釀災；目前恐造成兩萬人死亡。豪雨帶來的嚴重壓力，導致水壩崩塌，倒塌所帶來的洪水已沖毀三座橋梁，更把社區都沖進大海。禱告為屬耶穌的神蹟奇事在利比亞不斷發生！求主差派合適的救援及安置資源、人力，挪走一切政治等因素可能造成救援與安置的攔阻，使救助工作能夠迅速、順利、平安的展開。願主賜福當地政府，能有從神而來的謀略，妥善因應接下來的救援與重建工作。
Pray for Libya. Heavy rains have caused flooding due to the effects of the storm, which now kills 20,000 people. The pressure from the heavy rain has caused dams to collapse and the flooding from the collapse has destroyed three bridges and swept the community into the sea. Pray for signs and wonders for Jesus to continue to happen in Libya! Pray for appropriate rescue and resettlement resources and manpower, and to remove any political or other obstacles that may hinder the rescue and resettlement efforts, so that the rescue work can begin quickly, smoothly, and peacefully.
2.為幸福小組禱告：今年秋季的幸福小組已經開跑，此次預估有七組，請為幸福小組同工與BEST的邀請禱告。求主感動更多的弟兄姊妹，看到傳福音是使命，不是一種選擇。傳福音也不是有策略就好，教會要同心，在有效的策略上一起努力，使教會繼續為主爭戰，贏得靈魂，使主的名得榮耀。
Pray for Happiness Group. The Fall Happiness Group outreach has started. Pray for the preparation for each Happiness group, and the invitation of Best to Happiness Group meetings.
3.為教會及年度和會禱告：今年是洛福教會53週年，求神帶領洛福教會能同心合一興旺福音，在各地為主作見證、傳福音；弟兄姐妹都能委身成長並積極參與服事。10月將舉行一年一度的和會，將遴選出2024年新任長老與執事，求神為我們預備同心合一的長執團隊，一起建造耶穌基督的身體。
Pray for the Congregational Meeting. This year is the 53rd anniversary of EFCLA. Pray that our church will be united in the gospel, witnessing to the Lord and spreading the gospel everywhere, and that brothers and sisters will be committed to growth and active participation in ministry, and that we will have our annual congregational meeting in October to select our new elders and deacons for the year 2024. Pray that God will prepare a unified team of elders and deacons who will work together to build up the body of Jesus Christ.
4.為教會能在今天的世界扮演關鍵的角色禱告：世界衛生組織發表資料指出，全球每年有超過七十萬人死於自殺。
Pray for the suicide prevention ministry. According to the WHO, more than 700,000 people die from suicide every year. CDC also announced that the number of suicides in 2022 will reach a record high of 49,500 people. This figure is higher than any year in the past, and even higher than at any time since the World War II. In a generation where the forces of darkness seem to be in the face of despair, the church needs to “listen” more actively. As more and more people think that living is painful, the Church has an opportunity to play a key role in this. Pray that the Church will be able to use the power of the Gospel to transform this generation.
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.
