一、 本週經文 Scriptures：約拿書 2:9 Jonah
9 但我必用感謝的聲音獻祭與你。我所許的願，我必償還。救恩出於耶和華。
9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’
二﹑禱告事項 Prayer Items:
1. 為日本禱告：根據2024年統計，日本的小學，國中與高中學生的自殺人數創下新高，尤以國中與高中的女學生自殺人數顯著增加，其原因包含課業壓力，被排擠，人際關係困擾與未來出路等。讓我們一起為日本政府禱告，能制定適切的對策，日本的青少年也能認識生命的福音。
Pray for Japan. According to 2024 statistics, the number of suicides among elementary, junior high, and high school students in Japan has reached a record high, with a significant increase among junior high and high school girls. The causes include academic pressure, bullying, interpersonal difficulties, and concerns about their future. Let us pray that the Japanese government will establish effective measures and that Japanese youth will come to know the gospel of life.
2. 為長執提名禱告：各部門的執事人選徵詢正在進行中，請為各部門的長老能順利找到需要的執事同工禱告。求神感動被徵詢的弟兄姊妹使他們清楚神對他們的帶領, 按照提摩太前書第三章，這些服事崗位都是屬靈領袖，不僅參與事工，更是在生命，靈命，家庭上作信徒的榜樣。
Pray for the Nomination of Deacons. The process of seeking candidates for deacons in each ministry department is currently underway. Please pray that the elders of each department will be able to find the deacon co-workers needed. May God move the hearts of the brothers and sisters being approached so that they may clearly discern His leading. According to 1 Timothy 3, these positions of service are roles of spiritual leadership, not only participating in ministry but also serving as examples to believers in life, spiritual growth, and family.
3. 為兒童堂禱告：為兒童堂新一學年註冊進行順利禱告。求神興起新一代的兒童主日學老師，委身造就教導兒童，幫助兒童們從小就認識跟隨耶穌，從小就順服神的話，並從小就學習服事神。
Pray for Children Congregation. Pray for the registration of Children Sunday School would be smooth, and there are more children sign-ups. Pray that there will be a new generation of children Sunday School teachers devoting in teaching the children to follow Jesus, obey Jesus, and serve Jesus.
4. 為9-11月裝備部各項主日學禱告：有謝禧明牧師的台語聯合信仰與生活講座，猶大書-不要做醉生夢死的人、我為何要信-信仰問答、交誼廳的新約綜覽(下)、彩虹團契和恩愛團契的栽培課程。禱告神使用這些課程栽培信徒，認識真道，活出信仰。
Pray for the Sunday School Classes (September~November). These include Pastor Hsieh Hsi-Ming’s Taiwanese joint lecture on faith and life, the New Testament Survey (Part 2) in the fellowship hall, and discipleship courses for the Rainbow Fellowship and En-Ai Fellowship. Pray that God will use these classes to nurture believers, help them know the truth, and live out their faith.
5. 為肢體禱告：請繼續為Danielle手術後的恢復禱告。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. Please pray for Danielle’s recovery after brain surgery. Pray for the brothers and sisters you know who are in poor health, and ask God to heal them and restore them to good health.