SUN: PRAY FOR ALL LEADERS OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) 171 EHC BRANCHES IN 165 NATIONS: The Bangladesh team continues to plan and conduct evangelism amidst unstable circumstances in their country and joined hands with 20+ churches to reach 360K households. Pray for the Lord to expand the gospel fields as many other churches have expressed interest to come onboard.
2) 500K+ CHRIST GROUPS WORLDWIDE: Please pray for EHC teams in creative access nations to have wisdom to execute their outreach ministry and nurture new believers through the Christ Groups, fulfilling the mission of spreading the Gospel and edifying disciples despite opposing forces and hostile laws.
3) EHC HQ AND BRANCHES IN EVANGELISM: Someone lodged a complaint against the EHC Russia team while they were giving out tracts. As a result, the partnering church was questioned and threatened by the authorities. The team now has to relocate the gospel materials to a secure new location. Pray for God’s protection upon the co-workers and the success of the ministry.
MON: PRAY FOR GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR LEADERS IN ASIA
1) FEED 5,000 CAMPAIGN IN AFRICA: Kidnap and other crimes are rampant in the southeastern regions, and many people fear to go about in their daily life. Pray for God’s mercy and grace to cast out the forces of darkness.
2) CCIS: As Christmas approaches, our September fundraising dinner also draws near. Pray for the Holy Spirit to touch churches and brethren to fulfill the budget required and for God’s leading for smooth success in all event matters.
3) “100 BIBLE LESSONS VOL.1”: This book, translated from the popular English version, is ideal for studying biblical truth and theological knowledge. Pray for the 20K reprinted in Southeast Asia to edify believers.
TUES: PRAY FOR EVANGELISM IN THE ASIAN WORKPLACE
1) OIKOS OUTREACH: The weather has been hot and dry lately and temperatures have hit 35°C, but OIKOS volunteers did not stop their ministry. Pray for their tireless outreach to help every home be touched by God’s love delivered by the Holy Spirit.
2) “GOOD NEWS”: This booklet brings Good News amidst the droves of bad news that we hear daily! It reveals the hope of heaven to those who are troubled. Pray for God to use the 30K copies in Southeast Asia in His ministry.
3) “DO HUMANS HAVE A SOUL?”: People who do not believe in a soul would only pursue worldly matters and neglect eternal life. This tract shows readers that we have souls and guides them to seek God. Pray for the 2 million copies distributed in Southeast Asia.
WED: PRAY FOR SOCIAL CARE MINISTRY IN ASIA
1) “THE WAY TO A HAPPY LIFE”: Ps. Huang mentioned while visiting our bookroom that he was brought to faith by this booklet many years ago. The booklet provides a detailed but concise outline of the core tenets of the Christian faith. Pray for more readers to discover and come to Christ through it.
2) “KNOW THE TRUTH”: The Lord Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This book explains the reality of Jesus and the Bible through the archeological perspective and has been reprinted many times through the decades. Pray for readers to know truth and God.
3) THE BIBLE: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 10K copies of the Bible will be reprinted in East Asia. Pray for God to light up hearts with His word in this tumultuous age.
THU: PRAY FOR ASIAN TRIBAL CHURCHES & LIT. EVANGELISM
1) SEHC INTERCESSORS AND DONORS: Love offerings from the brethren support the printing of 2 million tracts and tens of thousands of books and tracts every month. Pray for the Lord’s remembrance of their love and contributions to His work.
2) 61ST NATIONAL DAY: We thank God for watching over Singapore amidst the global turmoil. Pray for God to guide our government to navigate the uncertainties so our people thrive in peace and the Gospel can prosper.
3) “IF THERE IS AN AFTERLIFE/PARADISE AND SHEOL”: A brother was touched by the detailed explanation in a tract about salvation through Christ and sponsored the printing of 80K copies in APAC and 20K in HK. Pray for the readers to discover salvation.
FRI: PRAY FOR SEMINARY EDUCATION AND AGENCY MINISTRY
1) SEHC PUBLISHING: Pray for the 2 million tracts printed for APAC monthly, and for Dr. David Zheng Guozhi’s books “How to Change Oneself” and “Biblical Faith” Compendium, to benefit readers widely.
2) “THE SECRET TO QUIT GAMBLING” TRACT: The pursuit of quick wealth has led to broken families and destroyed finances. The author advises readers on the secrets to deal with the root cause of gambling addiction by relying on the Lord Jesus Christ.
3) “ESSENTIAL BIBLICAL TRUTHS”: Elder Samuel Ching highlights truths from the OT and NT with explanations that help readers build a strong faith. 20K are planned for East Asia, pray for the readers’ spiritual growth.
SAT: PRAY FOR THE MISSION MINISTRY OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) 3 OUTREACH TEAMS IN SOUTH ASIA: The 3 teams distributed “New Life New Hope” tracts at various neighbourhoods and villages, bringing the Gospel of salvation to the locals. Pray for the new believers and the God-loving Elders sponsoring the tracts.
2）LOCAL YOUTH MINISTRY: Family surveys show that about ¼ of the youth do not have a religion. It is thus a challenge to the church to reach out to them and edify the faith of the next generation and live for Christ.
3) PRAYERS FOR THE UNWELL: Pray for the Lord’s healing of these brethren - Our co-worker Bro. Li cracked 4 ribs from heavy coughing and is recovering from the fracture. Our volunteer Sis. Huang who is hospitalized for neurasthenia (mental frailty). OIKOS volunteer Sis. Wang who is being treated via injections for bleeding in her eye, and for Elder Lee Wai Hon’s white blood count to remain stable while undergoing chemotherapy.