1. Please pray for the Lord’s mercy in the wake of the terrorist attack in Mumbai, India this past week. Ask God for speedy and effective help for the victims, the loved ones of the many who were killed, and for order and peace to be quickly restored. May the Lord’s compassion rule over the aftermath of this incident.
2. Please pray for our country as the possibility of the defeat of the current minority ruling party looms. Ask God to give wisdom, and a commitment to the people’s best interests to the federal political parties as they work out who will govern Canada.
3. Please bring before the Lord the "Growing Leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, and at the Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask the Lord to bless us with good participation in the Growing Leaders introduction and information lunch on Sunday, December 7, so that all who are prompted by the Spirit to attend will understand the program and become involved in a meaningful way. Ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
4. Please pray for the various ministries of our church community, especially as this year's work is wrapped up and plans are made for 2009. Pray for the ESC's desire to increasingly become the community that reflects God's intentions for us. Some areas:
- Our fellowship/small groups. Ask for the Spirit's guidance for the growth and biblical effectiveness of our groups so that people are well cared for and challenged in their walk with Jesus. Ask for wisdom and courage in making necessary changes to groups which are too diverse to adequately promote sharing and meet specific needs among its members, including beginning new groups.
- Breakthrough in community. Ask for God to work mightily to break down the distance that exists among individuals and groups within our community, and especially with newcomers. Ask the Spirit to make us intentional about bridging the distance to people we don't know well, making interaction with others a key value and practice in our community.
- Matching people with ministries. Ask the Lord to help us to foster commitment and follow "best practices" to address the need for people to serve in the various ministries which exist to shepherd the people of our community.
5. Please pray for the new Adult Sunday School 3-week series on the Old Testament book of Numbers to take place on Sundays, December 7, 21, & 28 led by Pastor Lu-Lu Ling. May the Spirit renew our walk with Jesus through the message of Numbers. Pray also for a special on-session Sunday School with Rev. Pak Loh who will share about his ministry and especially the needs in recently earthquake-ravaged Sichuan.
6. Please keep praying for the current 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which wraps up this Sunday, Nov 30. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that long after the class discussions, we will continue to listen to and engage the people and voices of our world who question our faith and the way we try to live it out. Ask God to touch the world in a positive way through our witness.
7. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for:
- Give thanks to God for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29; the good participation, and funds raised. May the money be well used for the glory of his name.
- anticipated spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process
- good response to the prayer and financial appeal letter being sent to friends of the church all over the world.
8. Personal request: Please pray for our members, Maria and Walton. They are in the process of looking for an apartment. Ask the Lord to give them success in relocating to a suitable place. Their daughter, Laura, has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears, and is scheduled for a CAT scan on December 1. Please pray for appropriate treatment for Laura and for her hearing to improve.
9. Please pray about the preparation and planning for the ESC Christmas worship service (Sunday, December 21). Ask the Lord to move members to participate in the choir, the planning, and technical aspects of the service. Most of all, ask the Spirit to bless the service as a way of touching our community with the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Week Forty-Eight
1. Please pray for ongoing discussion items and ministry needs raised at our church's annual leader's retreat last weekend. Pray for the ESC's desire to increasingly become the community that reflects God's intentions for us. Some areas:
- Our fellowship/small groups. Ask for the Spirit's guidance for the growth and biblical effectiveness of our groups so that people are well cared for and challenged in their walk with Jesus. Ask for wisdom and courage in making necessary changes to groups which are too diverse to adequately promote sharing and meet specific needs among its members, including beginning new groups.
- Breakthrough in community. Ask for God to work mightily to break down the distance that exists among individuals and groups within our community, and especially with newcomers. Ask the Spirit to make us intentional about bridging the distance to people we don't know well, making interaction with others a key value and practice in our community.
- Matching people with ministries. Ask the Lord to help us to foster commitment and follow "best practices" to address the need for people to serve in the various ministries which exist to shepherd the people of our community.
2. Please continue to ask the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and long-term. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, and at the Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
3. Please pray for the new pulpit series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah beginning Sunday, November 23. May the Spirit teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness (cf. 2 Tim 3:16) through God's word.
4. Please keep praying for the 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which began Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process
- good response to the prayer and financial appeal letter being sent to friends of the church all over the world.
6. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the Canadian and global economy as our government considers measures to help struggling businesses; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the weekly news of untimely deaths due to negligence and murder; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
7. Personal request: Please pray for our members, Maria and Walton. They are in the process of looking for an apartment. Ask the Lord to give them success in relocating to a suitable place. Their daughter, Laura, has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears, and is scheduled for a CAT scan on December 1. Please pray for appropriate treatment for Laura and for her hearing to improve.
8. Please pray about the preparation and planning for the ESC Christmas worship service (Sunday, December 21). Ask the Lord to move members to participate in the choir, the planning, and technical aspects of the service. Most of all, ask the Spirit to bless the service as a way of touching our community with the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Our fellowship/small groups. Ask for the Spirit's guidance for the growth and biblical effectiveness of our groups so that people are well cared for and challenged in their walk with Jesus. Ask for wisdom and courage in making necessary changes to groups which are too diverse to adequately promote sharing and meet specific needs among its members, including beginning new groups.
- Breakthrough in community. Ask for God to work mightily to break down the distance that exists among individuals and groups within our community, and especially with newcomers. Ask the Spirit to make us intentional about bridging the distance to people we don't know well, making interaction with others a key value and practice in our community.
- Matching people with ministries. Ask the Lord to help us to foster commitment and follow "best practices" to address the need for people to serve in the various ministries which exist to shepherd the people of our community.
2. Please continue to ask the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and long-term. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, and at the Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
3. Please pray for the new pulpit series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah beginning Sunday, November 23. May the Spirit teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness (cf. 2 Tim 3:16) through God's word.
4. Please keep praying for the 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which began Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process
- good response to the prayer and financial appeal letter being sent to friends of the church all over the world.
6. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the Canadian and global economy as our government considers measures to help struggling businesses; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the weekly news of untimely deaths due to negligence and murder; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
7. Personal request: Please pray for our members, Maria and Walton. They are in the process of looking for an apartment. Ask the Lord to give them success in relocating to a suitable place. Their daughter, Laura, has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears, and is scheduled for a CAT scan on December 1. Please pray for appropriate treatment for Laura and for her hearing to improve.
8. Please pray about the preparation and planning for the ESC Christmas worship service (Sunday, December 21). Ask the Lord to move members to participate in the choir, the planning, and technical aspects of the service. Most of all, ask the Spirit to bless the service as a way of touching our community with the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Week Forty-Seven
(Sorry about the lateness of this week's update)
1. Please pray for ongoing discussion items and ministry needs raised at our church's annual leader's retreat this past weekend. Pray for the ESC's desire to increasingly become the community that reflects God's intentions for us. Some areas:
- Our fellowship/small groups. Ask for the Spirit's guidance for the growth and biblical effectiveness of our groups so that people are well cared for and challenged in their walk with Jesus. Ask for wisdom and courage in making necessary changes to groups which are too diverse to adequately promote sharing and meet specific needs among its members, including beginning new groups.
- Breakthrough in community. Ask for God to work mightily to break down the distance that exists among individuals and groups within our community, and especially with newcomers. Ask the Spirit to make us intentional about bridging the distance to people we don't know well, making interaction with others a key value and practice in our community.
- Matching people with ministries. Ask the Lord to help us to foster commitment and follow "best practices" to address the need for people to serve in the various ministries which exist to shepherd the people of our community.
2. Please continue to ask the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and long-term. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, which will be presented again on the coming Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
3. Please pray for the new pulpit series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah to begin on the coming Sunday. May the Spirit teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness (cf. 2 Tim 3:16) through God's word.
4. Please keep praying for the 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which began Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process
- good response to the prayer and financial appeal letter being sent to friends of the church all over the world.
6. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the Canadian and global economy as our government considers measures to help struggling businesses; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the weekly news of untimely deaths due to negligence and murder; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
7. Personal request: Please pray for our members, Maria and Walton. They have an interview for an apartment they are looking into on Monday. Ask the Lord to give them success in relocating to a suitable place. Their daughter, Laura, has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears, and is scheduled for a CAT scan on December 1. Please pray for appropriate treatment for Laura and for her hearing to improve.
8. Please pray about the preparation and planning for the ESC Christmas worship service (Sunday, December 21). Ask the Lord to move members to participate in the choir, the planning, and technical aspects of the service. Most of all, ask the Spirit to bless the service as a way of touching our community with the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Please pray for ongoing discussion items and ministry needs raised at our church's annual leader's retreat this past weekend. Pray for the ESC's desire to increasingly become the community that reflects God's intentions for us. Some areas:
- Our fellowship/small groups. Ask for the Spirit's guidance for the growth and biblical effectiveness of our groups so that people are well cared for and challenged in their walk with Jesus. Ask for wisdom and courage in making necessary changes to groups which are too diverse to adequately promote sharing and meet specific needs among its members, including beginning new groups.
- Breakthrough in community. Ask for God to work mightily to break down the distance that exists among individuals and groups within our community, and especially with newcomers. Ask the Spirit to make us intentional about bridging the distance to people we don't know well, making interaction with others a key value and practice in our community.
- Matching people with ministries. Ask the Lord to help us to foster commitment and follow "best practices" to address the need for people to serve in the various ministries which exist to shepherd the people of our community.
2. Please continue to ask the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and long-term. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, which will be presented again on the coming Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
3. Please pray for the new pulpit series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah to begin on the coming Sunday. May the Spirit teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness (cf. 2 Tim 3:16) through God's word.
4. Please keep praying for the 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which began Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process
- good response to the prayer and financial appeal letter being sent to friends of the church all over the world.
6. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the Canadian and global economy as our government considers measures to help struggling businesses; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the weekly news of untimely deaths due to negligence and murder; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
7. Personal request: Please pray for our members, Maria and Walton. They have an interview for an apartment they are looking into on Monday. Ask the Lord to give them success in relocating to a suitable place. Their daughter, Laura, has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears, and is scheduled for a CAT scan on December 1. Please pray for appropriate treatment for Laura and for her hearing to improve.
8. Please pray about the preparation and planning for the ESC Christmas worship service (Sunday, December 21). Ask the Lord to move members to participate in the choir, the planning, and technical aspects of the service. Most of all, ask the Spirit to bless the service as a way of touching our community with the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Week Forty-Six
1. Please pray for the each person's walk with God within our worshipping community. Pray for spiritual depth and fervour among individuals and as a community. Ask the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and longterm. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, which will be presented again at the Sunday, November 23 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
2. Our church's annual Leader's Retreat will be held on the coming, Saturday, November 15 (venue: Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church). Please keep praying for good participation and dialogue among the various leaders of our church ministries so that this will be a fruitful day of waiting before God, mutual encouragement and planning together. Pray for a stirring message from our Senior Pastor as part of the preparation for faithful ministry in the year ahead.
3. Please pray for the new 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which begins Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
4. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process.
5. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the global economy; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the death of the young boy who ran away from home in Barrie and the grief of his family and community; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
6. With the sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount concluding on Sunday, November 2, please pray for Pastors Richard and Clarence as they consider what to preach on next in the Sunday pulpit teaching. Ask the Lord to help them as they pray, consult, and gauge the needs of the ESC. Ask for the Spirit to prompt them to prepare and speak on topics that reflect the heart of God for the ESC.
7. Personal request (3rd week): Please pray for our members - Laura Sue and her parents, Maria and Walton. Laura has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears. This may be a result of water and infection in her ears this past summer. No operation or hearing aids are indicated for now. The doctor has asked them to wait 4 months and then go for additional tests. Please pray for Laura's hearing to improve.
8. Personal request: Please pray for A and R because A's father and mother both passed away within two weeks of each other. A remains overseas with family members as they work through this difficult time. R has returned home and gone back to work. Keep them in prayer and ask the Lord to comfort them and bring around them the love and support of friends.
2. Our church's annual Leader's Retreat will be held on the coming, Saturday, November 15 (venue: Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church). Please keep praying for good participation and dialogue among the various leaders of our church ministries so that this will be a fruitful day of waiting before God, mutual encouragement and planning together. Pray for a stirring message from our Senior Pastor as part of the preparation for faithful ministry in the year ahead.
3. Please pray for the new 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which begins Sunday, November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
4. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process.
5. Please pray about events and needs all around us in our neighbourhood, our city and beyond. Listen daily to the news and as the Spirit to move you to care and pray about a few things. Some things that come to mind are the global economy; the transition of power in the office of president of the U.S.A.; the death of the young boy who ran away from home in Barrie and the grief of his family and community; etc. Even though we are not directly involved in these events, we know that only the mercy of God will give true understanding and peace in all situations, and that we as children of God should care.
6. With the sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount concluding on Sunday, November 2, please pray for Pastors Richard and Clarence as they consider what to preach on next in the Sunday pulpit teaching. Ask the Lord to help them as they pray, consult, and gauge the needs of the ESC. Ask for the Spirit to prompt them to prepare and speak on topics that reflect the heart of God for the ESC.
7. Personal request (3rd week): Please pray for our members - Laura Sue and her parents, Maria and Walton. Laura has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears. This may be a result of water and infection in her ears this past summer. No operation or hearing aids are indicated for now. The doctor has asked them to wait 4 months and then go for additional tests. Please pray for Laura's hearing to improve.
8. Personal request: Please pray for A and R because A's father and mother both passed away within two weeks of each other. A remains overseas with family members as they work through this difficult time. R has returned home and gone back to work. Keep them in prayer and ask the Lord to comfort them and bring around them the love and support of friends.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Week Forty-Five
1. Please pray for the Spirit of God to knit everyone in our community together to pursue a common vision and plan of action for the near future and longterm. Please bring before the Lord the "growing leaders" plan presented at the recent ESC "town hall" meeting, which will be presented again at the Sunday, November 16 worship service. Ask for the Lord to direct our steps and, if the Spirit moves us in that direction, to build-up people and ministry through this initiative. Also, ask the Lord to provide the way for interested but busy members of our community to participate.
2. Our church's annual Leader's Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 15 (venue: Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church). Please keep praying for good participation and dialogue among the various leaders of our church ministries so that this will be a fruitful day of waiting before God, mutual encouragement and planning together. Pray for a stirring message from our Senior Pastor as part of the preparation for faithful ministry in the year ahead.
3. Please pray for the new 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which begins this coming November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
4. Praise the Lord for this past weekend's events:
- "Fun Fall Festival" on Friday - Please ask the Lord to expand our church's testimony to our neighbours with increasing opportunity to reach out and care for them. Ask the Spirit to help us follow-up on contacts made at the festival.
- Parents and Youth Ministry Meeting on Sunday - Thank the Lord for the faithful counsellors and helpers who make a difference in the lives of our youth. Please pray for God's care and empowerment upon them. Ask the Lord to raise up more workers to love and disciple our youth.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process.
6. Please pray about events and needs around the world. Although we may not be directly involved in the U.S. presidential election about to take place (Tuesday), the prominent place of the U.S.A. in the world means that whatever outcome will have a global impact. Since rulers are appointed by God, pray for an election result that will bring in a government which will govern in a way that upholds godly values. Pray for a smooth and peaceful election process.
7. With the sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount concluding this coming Sunday, please pray for Pastors Richard and Clarence as they consider what to preach on next in the Sunday pulpit teaching. Ask the Lord to help them as they pray, consult, and gauge the needs of the ESC. Ask for the Spirit to prompt them to prepare and speak on topics that reflect the heart of God for the ESC.
8. Personal request (continued from last week): Please pray for our members - Laura Sue and her parents, Maria and Walton. Laura has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears. This may be a result of water and infection in her ears this past summer. No operation or hearing aids are indicated for now. The doctor has asked them to wait 4 months and then go for additional tests. Please pray for Laura's hearing to improve.
9. Personal request: Please pray for A and R because A's father and mother both passed away within two weeks of each other. A remains overseas with family members as they work through this difficult time. R has returned home and gone back to work. Keep them in prayer and ask the Lord to comfort them and bring around them the love and support of friends.
2. Our church's annual Leader's Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 15 (venue: Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church). Please keep praying for good participation and dialogue among the various leaders of our church ministries so that this will be a fruitful day of waiting before God, mutual encouragement and planning together. Pray for a stirring message from our Senior Pastor as part of the preparation for faithful ministry in the year ahead.
3. Please pray for the new 4-week Adult Sunday School course, "Hot Issues Facing Christians Today," which begins this coming November 2. Ask the Lord to help the two teachers to prepare and lead. Ask for the Spirit to work on participants' hearts and minds so that there will be meaningful discussion about issues important to the way we think, live, and witness for Christ.
4. Praise the Lord for this past weekend's events:
- "Fun Fall Festival" on Friday - Please ask the Lord to expand our church's testimony to our neighbours with increasing opportunity to reach out and care for them. Ask the Spirit to help us follow-up on contacts made at the festival.
- Parents and Youth Ministry Meeting on Sunday - Thank the Lord for the faithful counsellors and helpers who make a difference in the lives of our youth. Please pray for God's care and empowerment upon them. Ask the Lord to raise up more workers to love and disciple our youth.
5. Church Building Project, 685 Sheppard Ave. E. Please pray for the "Bazaar" fund-raising sale on Saturday, November 29. Ask the Lord for good participation, and to bless, multiply and use all money raised for the glory of his name. Please also keep praying for:
- spring ground-breaking
- spiritual growth along with facilities expansion- steady congregational commitment and cooperation
- creative solutions for space shortage during building
- God's provision: faithful giving, fervent fund-raising (including good participation in the promissory note program), favourable bank financing
- smooth building process.
6. Please pray about events and needs around the world. Although we may not be directly involved in the U.S. presidential election about to take place (Tuesday), the prominent place of the U.S.A. in the world means that whatever outcome will have a global impact. Since rulers are appointed by God, pray for an election result that will bring in a government which will govern in a way that upholds godly values. Pray for a smooth and peaceful election process.
7. With the sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount concluding this coming Sunday, please pray for Pastors Richard and Clarence as they consider what to preach on next in the Sunday pulpit teaching. Ask the Lord to help them as they pray, consult, and gauge the needs of the ESC. Ask for the Spirit to prompt them to prepare and speak on topics that reflect the heart of God for the ESC.
8. Personal request (continued from last week): Please pray for our members - Laura Sue and her parents, Maria and Walton. Laura has been diagnosed with some hearing loss in both her ears. This may be a result of water and infection in her ears this past summer. No operation or hearing aids are indicated for now. The doctor has asked them to wait 4 months and then go for additional tests. Please pray for Laura's hearing to improve.
9. Personal request: Please pray for A and R because A's father and mother both passed away within two weeks of each other. A remains overseas with family members as they work through this difficult time. R has returned home and gone back to work. Keep them in prayer and ask the Lord to comfort them and bring around them the love and support of friends.
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