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Prayer Items * * * * * * * * * * 02/15-2/21 , 2006

ADORATION

"Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might." Psalm 21:13

Exalt and praise the Lord for his strength, might, and power- big enough to rule the world and intimate enough to relate with us, his people.

Praise the Lord for his faithfulness and goodness in last weekend's ministries: (1) sermon on the Scripture: may the Word of God always be at the center of our personal and corporate life. (2) Praise God for the installation of Minister Linh Phan; (3) presentation of music by the Junior choir.

CONFESSION

"How many wrongs and sins have I committed? Show me my offense and my sin." Job 13:23

Confess to God the times when our hearts are not fully devoted to him, when we have not spent time with him in his word.

Thank him for his forgiveness and respond by letting his word have his way in our lives.

THANKSGIVING

“That my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever."

Psalm 30:12

May our thanks to God not be silent but spoken aloud to him, giving thanks to him as the Giver of all good gifts.

SUPPLICATION

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." Matthew 26:41

Around the World

1. Australia : Pray for the local churches with an active ministry to the less reached peoples including the indigenous Aborigines. The  

Chinese population is estimated to be over 400,000. Only about 20% profess TO have accepted Christ. Pray for the Chinese churches and student groups in Australia to spread the Gospel.

2. Pray for our missionaries' health and travels to and from their ministry destinations..

Our Church and Other Ministries

3. Pray for Pastor Hsueh as prepares to speak in the worship services. Pray for Pastor Ling, he will be preaching at Chinese Baptist Church . May God grant them His Word to minister to His people.

4.   Pray for Minister Linh Phan. May God bless her with wisdom and strength to lead His church to a new dimension of outreach. May God provide her with many brothers and sisters to love her, encourage her and support her.

5. Praise God for His faithfulness to the Almaty Church and for His provision in personnel and finances.

PraiseGod for the many new decisions to accept Christ's salvation. Pray for guidance in the construction

project for a new church. Pray for their Minister Guang that God strengthen him and use him mightily to build

up His kingdom.

6. Pray for the ordination process for Minister Tao Mou. May God strengthen him as he prepares for his examination grant him clarity and ability to communicate his vision for his ministry.

7. Pray for the upcoming outreach meetings on 2/24-26. May God bless and use our speaker Yujiang Hong to clearly preach the gospel and teach His Word. May we all make a special effort to invite friends and family who are seekers.

8.   Pray for the preparation of he Good Friday and Easter sermons. Pray for the graded choirs who will be singing on Palm Sunday. Instrumental ensemble and the drama team are preparing for the Good Friday service. Pray for wisdom in preparing meaningful ppt slides during the meditation portion of the service.

9. Pray for the Easter choir. Rehearsal will begin on 2/26. Pray that God will send willing and gifted singers to join the choir. May God bless the Youth choir also. They will be singing with the Easter choir. Pray that we will find the right music for the orchestra.

10.Pray for the English Retreat preparation. Pray that many will attend and participate. Pray for the co-workers. May they be able to enjoy laboring together for God's glory. Pray for Pastor Meeks. May God guide him as he prepares to deliver His word.

11.Pray for the operation of the audio system. May God grant wisdom to the audio operators to determine the

trouble and find ways to make the system work smoothly. May everyone who comes to worship not encounter any hindrance and distraction.

12.Praise God for the Sweet Heart Banquet as 48 couples from various different language and age groups

attended. All had a great time of sharing and fellowship. May the church be enriched because of their strengthened relationships.

Individuals

13. Please keep the physically weak, ill and recovering in your prayers: James Chen, Luella Hwang, Hushan Yang, Stella Law, Dennis Huang, Shirley Huang, Mrs. Ting Chung Liao, Grace Chen, Linda Kilbourne, Doris Tam, Mrs. Chen L. Wu, Mrs. Lee Ying Wang, and Sai Kong. May they experience God even when they are experiencing difficulties and illness. May God surround them with family and loved ones.

14. Pray for those who are seeking employment: Shih-Hsin Kao, Katherine Mui, William Liu and others. Pray that God opens doors and bring opportunities.

15. Pray for the parents of the newborns. May God grant them extra energy and grace as they adjust to the new addition to the family. Pray for good health and good spirit for the expectant mothers.

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