Thoughtful Farmers

"I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.  So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.  The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor." - 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

And so it is that all of us have the opportunity to play a part in the Kingdom of God by doing one bit or another of the myriad things which are needed to bring people to Christ.  What is clear is that if we don't labor, there won't be any reward.  May God show us ways that we can be productively involved.  This prayer letter highligts the gardening project at Snow Elementary which we will be doing in conjunction with Morningstar Church.  It is a big project that we are taking on to try to build some bridges to the community so that we may have more opportunities to do the work that God has before us.  May we be diligent in planning and organizing.  Of course we are interested in a spiritual garden and a spiritual harvest, but the physical one should be a good reminder.  A view of the Snow Elementary School garden is below.

HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER

Praise God for answering our prayers regarding getting more connected with our neighborhood.  Snow Elementary has asked us to help them beautify their school garden -- and Morning Star Church (Newark) just happened to be interested in doing something in the neighborhood as well.  Please pray that we will have a well-planned/coordinated project, that we will bring glory to God's name, and this will open up further doors for God's love in the neighborhood.

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION

Praise God that we have new people joining our Mustard Seed Prayer Network.  We're bringing in the new members very soon.  Please pray that we will help undergird the outreach efforts of the church effectively through prayer.

We are doing many things to outreach this holiday season.  In addition to the school garden, we are providing Thanksgiving groceries with the rest of the church, helping a local food pantry, helping with the Children's Christmas carnival.  Please pray that Christ's name will be lifted up in the midst of all the activity!

Pray for the Christmas Shoe-Box movements and that our kids will have active involvements.  Pray for the planning meeting of the Christmas Game fair for the kids.

There is now a Sunday School program going at the earlier time of 9:45 to 10:45 being taught by Esther Lai and Sidney Yen.  Give thanks for this.

PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH

Pray for this year's new deacons candidates, Ricky Chen, Billy Chang, Thomas Yu, Daniel Lee, for re-elect, Richard Lee for new elect. Pray that they will have the heart and committment to serve the Lord by attending the HOC6 Deacon board.

Continue pray for the Mandarin group worship team, which needs new members and piano player, pray to the Lord that we will establish a strong Worship team to lead our Sunday morning singing inspiration.

Praise the Lord that the CSS teacher's training session, totally 8 lessons, offered by Sharon Yen, started on October 17th. there are over 14 students. Give thanks to the Lord for teacher Sharon for her wonderful teaching.  Pray that all the students will be able to finish the training and get a certificate at the end.

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