Prayers of the Spirit

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." - Romans 8:26-27

This is part of a wonderful paradox. God want's us to pray to Him, and commands us to pray both individually and as groups. Yet at the same time, our human wisdom is woefully limited nor do we see God's plan unfolding before us. How can we pray? At the same time, the Holy Spirit is praying for us too, but with the wisdom of God that is inexpressible in words. Our weaknesses are made up for by the power of the Spirit, but at the same time there is a vital role in our involvement in prayer. May we never tire of praying together, even when we feel our words are inadequate.

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION

Please pray for Ruby & Owen and their newest baby, Joseph. Pray for good health and recovery.

Praise God, Denise Lee will be interning with us over the summer starting on July 6 - Sep. 11. Please pray that God will lead her as she serves the church and community, learns new things, and grows in her faith as a servant of God.

Our leadership is getting ready to plan for the next Ministry Year (follows the school year calendar). Please pray for humility before God and guidance by the Spirit.

Please pray for the Mexico mission team. They are leaving in 2 weeks. Pray that they will raise all their support and complete their last minute preparations.

Please pray for the Taiwan mission team. They are leaving in 3 weeks. Pray that they will commplete the planning for the english camps and be ready to share their testimonies and the Gospel.

PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH

Praise the Lord. We have sold 150 tickets for the July 11 Cantonese Chinese Opera evangelistic event. We still need much help in preparing this event. May God continue to provide.

Pray for the united HOC retreat in August; pray that HOC6 and HOC4 will share the burden of organizing the retreat successfully.

PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION

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

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen