Encouragement

"Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints." - Philemon 1:7

This bit of praise was from Paul to Philemon. It reflects the idea of a group of brothers and sisters joining together in Christ Jesus, and finding support and encouragement as they go through various struggles.

Philemon was one who had been known because he had "refreshed the hearts of the saints". Paul, however, needed to reconcile Philemon with his runaway slave, Onesimus, and bring them together again. This is the theme of the letter.

God's plan for us is to join together with other believers, for the purpose of mutual encouragement as clouds of uncertainty hang over us. May we be a place of community and refreshment to those who are hurting.

HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER

Pray that our Thursday and Friday efforts will be able to attract more to join together with us in supporting one another and proclaiming our Savior. Especially pray that God will encourage and strengthen the Friday night leaders and give them wisdom to lead. May God send others our way, or show us how to reach out, so that we may build up the Kingdom as we help each other.

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION

Our Children's ministry is growing! Please pray that ourr children will understand & experience God's love and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Please also pray for Ruby & Owen McGrath who are expecting their 4th child soon.

Please pray for our Taiwan and Mexico mission team applicants as they prepare. Douglas Stillman, Daniel Stillman and Edward Wang (Taiwan). Daniel Chen, Dorcas Chang, Michael Lu, Colette Young (Mexico).

Please pray for all our members who've been laid off and who are facing difficult financial circumstances. Pray for faith and for provision.

PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH

There is a HOC6 retreat on May 22 to 23 with the theme of "Spiritual Life-Building up". Pray for those who will be attending this retreat, along with those who are planning and organizing. May it be a time of learning and growing.

The Cantonese group is starting an adult Sunday School. Pray that there will be those who want to dig into the word, and also that God would grant His wisdom and insght to the leaders, Daniel, Steven, Beryl and Christina.

PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION

PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UN-CHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen.