一、本週經文Scriptures：歌羅西書1:9 Colossians
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二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為厄瓜多禱告：厄瓜多因犯罪集團的暴力行為的威脅，導致數萬人被迫流離失所，國內謀殺率極高，該國許多兒童被迫加入犯罪組織，女性則面臨性暴力與侵害的高風險，對弱勢群體造成深遠影響。請為厄瓜多百姓禱告，求主帶領當地政府能採取有效措施，根除一切罪惡，使百姓生命得著保障。
Pray for Ecuador. Due to the threats and violence caused by criminal groups, thousands of people in Ecuador have been forcibly displaced. The country faces an extremely high murder rate. Many children are being forced to join criminal organizations, while women are at high risk of sexual violence and abuse. These issues have had a profound impact on vulnerable groups. Please pray for the people of Ecuador, asking the Lord to guide the local government to take effective action to eliminate all forms of evil and to ensure the safety and protection of its citizens.
2.為8/16同工研討會禱告：8/16舉行今年的同工研討。牧師，長執，輔導，主席，小組長及同工參加。將再次藉著神的話語、禱告來提醒我們服事神是榮耀的呼召，幫助大家學習和提高小組牧養和關懷的能力。請禱告上帝賜下謙卑和合一的靈。
Pray for the 8/16 Co-Worker Training. On August 16th, EFCLA will hold a co-worker training meeting. Pastors, elders, deacons, counselors, chairpersons, small group leaders, and co-workers will participate. The workshop will once again remind us through God’s Word that serving God is a glorious calling. It aims to help everyone learn and improve their ability to shepherd and care for small groups. Please pray for God to grant a spirit of humility and unity.
3. 為教會的長執提名禱告：教會在10月份的和會會提名新一批的長老執事。禱告聖靈可以感動，引導新的長老執事參與教會的服事，讓我們有 「大有信心，聖靈充滿」的長執團隊可以和牧師室同工很好地配搭服事。
Pray for the nomination of the elders and deacons of the church. The church will nominate a new batch of elders and deacons at the congregational meeting in October. Pray that the Holy Spirit can inspire and guide new elders and deacons to participate in the service of the church. According to the description in Chapter 6 of Acts: “Have great faith and be filled with the Holy Spirit”. The elders and deacons’ team can work well with the staff in the pastor’s office.
4. 為8月份家庭月聯合主日學禱告：8月洛福教會和正道神學院合辦家庭月主日學。8/17和8/24的主題為「健康的婚姻關係和親子關係」。8/31為「弟兄的身份與責任」。請禱告弟兄姊妹踴躍參加，虛心學習如何用聖經的原則和智慧建立神所喜悅的家庭，讓家庭成為彼此相愛和合一的見證，榮耀主的名。
Pray for the August Family Month Joint Sunday school. In August, EFCLA and LES are co-hosting Family Month Sunday School. The themes for 8/17 and 8/24 are “Healthy relationship in marriage” and “Good Parenting principle”. 8/31 is “How to be a Godly Brother?” Please pray for brothers and sisters to participate enthusiastically and to humbly learn how to build their families using biblical principles and wisdom, making their families a testimony of mutual love and unity, glorifying the Lord’s name.
5. 為肢體禱告：為身體欠安的弟兄姊妹禱告，求神醫治他們恢復身心靈的健康。請為王炳欽牧師女兒Danielle禱告：她在台灣腦部檢查發現有神經纖維瘤，需要在8/12進行手術，請為此代禱，求主賜下合適的醫生、醫院及順利安排手術日期並手術後的恢復禱告。
Pray for the Sick. Pray that the Lord would heal those who are sick and restore their health and strength. Also, please pray for Pastor Benson’s daughter, Danielle. A brain scan in Taiwan revealed a neurofibroma, and she will need to undergo surgery on 8/12. Please intercede for her—for the Lord to provide the right doctors and hospital, for a smooth scheduling of the surgery, and for a full recovery afterward.