Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The first ten years done, now on to the next!


"The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you." - Titus 1:5
 
HOC6 has a lot to rejoice about as we look back to what God has done among us over the last ten years.  The next ten years also bring us much hope, but at the same time we must keep praying.  The English congregation needs a new pastor, but so does the Cantonese.  The Mandarin congregation also needs to raise up new leaders to form a next generation of elders and pastors. 
 
HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER
Pray that God will send us new leaders who have the character and spiritual gifts that the Bible requires for those who are to be leaders.  Do pray hard and regularly for this so that we might be led in a healthy direction with Christ at the center.

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Praise God that our pastoral search program is moving along well.  We have interviewed two of our three potential candidates and have checked with many of the references.  Please pray that we will be wise, collaborative and timely as we see who God is guiding us to.

We are also giving thanks for our Mustard Seed prayer network.  This has allowed us to keep connections through the week and had a positive impact on many lives already.  May we continue to build on this.

Our new small groups have started.  This includes a group centered at Paul's house, another for young families.  Then there is an expanded Young Disciple - Young Adult group on Friday.  May God's Spirit be guiding us and encouraging us as we study the Bible and build community.
 
Pray for our upcoming Dinners for Eight, that we might be able to connect with some new people in our congregation.
 
Pray for our prayer ministry.  A few faithful people join in, but a healthy church will be strong in prayer - across all age groups.
 
PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH
Pray for  the unstable Mandarin worship attendance.  The small group ministry needs to be strengthened.
 
Give thanks to God that the Cantonese congregation has been doing better.  Pray that this group will continue to grow in numbers and love for the Lord, and that they might be able also to have a pastor.

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

Monday, November 22, 2010

Praise the Lord!