Prayer Items * * * * * * * * 12/19-25/2007

ADORATION

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, Psalm 48:1

Lord, you are great. Praise you in the city and in the countryside. We adore you, Mighty God,

for all that you have done.

CONFESSION

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Pray that God forgives us for we are like sheep straying from His words and His way. Pray that He will forgive us our wickedness and misdeeds.

THANKSGIVING

that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:12

We will give thanks to you always for you are great, faithful, full of mercy and love. Guide us so that we can live each

day to the fullest.

SUPPICATION

But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. Psalm 69:13

Around the World

1.  Kingdom of Cambodia : After the extreme Marxist Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia in 1975, it became one of the most brutal and savage slaughters in the 20 th century. Under Pol Pot's leadership, one in eight of the population died through warfare, starvation or execution. The Khmer Rough wanted to totally eliminate all religion especially the national religion, Buddhism monks and most Christians. Since the ending of that regime in 1991 there has been an openness towards Christianity. More and more churches are being planted in Cambodia . Pray for the Church in Cambodia to raise up mature leadership especially after the loss of so many educated people. However, the war left enormous social needs from refugees to orphans, child prostitution and infection of HIV. It ranks as the highest percentage of child abandonment in SE Asia . Pray that the light of the Gospel shine in the broken lives of people and the effectiveness of the many ministries of Christian organizations in every area of the society.

O ur Church and Other Ministries

2. Praise God for last week's ministry: (a) sermon by Pastor Hsueh, music by the handbell members; (b) the joyous New Life celebration Sunday afternoon and (c) the congregation confirmation of the 2008 budget

3. The church council celebrated Pastor Hsueh's 25 th Anniversary in ministry. May the Lord continue to watch over Pastor Hsueh and grant him strength and good health spiritually and physically.

4.   Pray for the many music co-workers as they prepare to lead worship this Sunday and Christmas Eve Candle Light service on 12/24. May the Lord reward their labor.

5. Pray for all the overseas missionaries. May the Lord surround them with His love and grant them extra portion of His grace in their absence from home.

6. Pray for the Youth ministry: (a) the High school retreat on 12/27-30; (b) the meeting of the parents on the future direction of the ministry; and (c) the candidacy of the Youth minister.

7.   Pray for the workshop on 1/4 with Dr. Philemon Choi. May the Lord use Dr. Choi and for good attendance to learning to raise the younger generation.

8.   Pray for the different caroling groups in bringing the joy of Christmas music to residents at Beechnut Manor nursing home and the Pearland fellowship. May the Lord use them to touch others as they share the gospel message through songs.

9.   May the Lord grant peace, joy and love to all who are traveling to visit loved ones during the Christmas season.

10. May the Lord bless the new couple, Grace (daughter of Pastor Tow and Ellie) and Peter Ou, newly married last weekend. Pray for His guidance in their new journey as a couple.   

Individuals

11. Pray for the temporary relocation of Shaofeng Wang and Ming Li. May the Lord direct their path.

12. Praise God that Doris Tam is recovering well after her surgery on 12/12. Pray for Alice Lee's shoulder pain and for complete healing.

13. Pray for those who are ill, receiving treatments and recuperating: JiJun Li, Xin Shu Qin, Jana Wang, mother of Emmanuel and Samuel Lin, Lesley Chong's father, Julia Jing Xu, James Wang's mother, Lingwen Li's mother, Yong Wu's mother, Cynthia Chan's father, Ed Fong's grandfather, Shirley Huang, Liang Zhang, Hushan Yang, Lee Ying Wang, Jing Li, Zili Geng, and Mony Tsoi's mother.

14.   Pray for patience and perseverance for those seeking new employment opportunities, especially Weilie Pang, Jianping Zhao and Tim Welch.

15. May God watch over the expectant mothers: Linong Xiu, Selina Lei, and Susana Lau. Pray for strength, patience and joy for the families with new babies this year.

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