"Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold." - Acts 28:1-2
The above verse isn't usually used to tell Christians about the need to be active in caring for others. It is still good, however, because it describes the caring of non-Christians to others and is a reminder that unbelievers will care for others, and certainly we should do no less. Have any of us not benefited from the care of a non-Christian at one time or another? The Bible, however, tells us to be different by, um, caring for others. That should make it clear that a bit of caring now and then isn't quite what is intended. May we have a greater commitment.
HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER
Continue to remember Haiti. May God grant relief and healing to those effected. May those who are working to provide the relief have strength for the effort.
PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Please pray for our Winter Retreat which is coming up on President's Day Weekend (Feb 12-14). Pray that it will be a spiritually meaningful experience.
The above verse isn't usually used to tell Christians about the need to be active in caring for others. It is still good, however, because it describes the caring of non-Christians to others and is a reminder that unbelievers will care for others, and certainly we should do no less. Have any of us not benefited from the care of a non-Christian at one time or another? The Bible, however, tells us to be different by, um, caring for others. That should make it clear that a bit of caring now and then isn't quite what is intended. May we have a greater commitment.
HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER
Continue to remember Haiti. May God grant relief and healing to those effected. May those who are working to provide the relief have strength for the effort.
PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Please pray for our Winter Retreat which is coming up on President's Day Weekend (Feb 12-14). Pray that it will be a spiritually meaningful experience.
Our youth group will be experimenting with holding meetings at Ben & Angela's house starting in February. The hope is to provide an environment where more of the youth's non-Christian friends will be willing to come to "church." Please pray for them as they try this out.
We've been praying about the next project with Snow Elementary and the possibility of starting a Kid's Club, a moral training class on school campus. However, the Chinese congregations are looking to start an Awana, a church club for kids, which is similar but different. Please pray that God will help us discern which path to take.
PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH
AWANA: pray for God's guidance, preparations of coworkers, classrooms and space. The first AWANA meeting has started, so give thanks to the Lord for this new ministry.
Pray for the planning and preparation of the activity to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New year and the Valentine's day on Feb 13th, sponsored by the Good Friend Fellowship.
Stephen Wong has resigned from Cantonese co-worker chairman position due to job difficulty. Please pray for Stephen and the Cantonese congregation for God guidance. Pastor Lai will work directly with the co-workers who are responsible for different church functions.
PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION
PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UNCHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Amen
PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH
AWANA: pray for God's guidance, preparations of coworkers, classrooms and space. The first AWANA meeting has started, so give thanks to the Lord for this new ministry.
Pray for the planning and preparation of the activity to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New year and the Valentine's day on Feb 13th, sponsored by the Good Friend Fellowship.
Stephen Wong has resigned from Cantonese co-worker chairman position due to job difficulty. Please pray for Stephen and the Cantonese congregation for God guidance. Pastor Lai will work directly with the co-workers who are responsible for different church functions.
PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION
PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UNCHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Amen
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