Prayer Request 9/30-10/6

Tuesday
Attention on the growing scandal of the toxic milk and concern over food safety were at least temporarily overshadowed by the successful space walk of the Shenzhou-7 mission. We praise God for what China as a nation has accomplished and pray that even more hearts of Chinese will be reached by the Gospel, and more believers will crave the Word of God like babes craving for the true milk.

Wednesday
Almost 30% of newly enrolled college students joined the Communist Party and attended all the requisite Party indoctrination courses. Although young people dislike political ideology, having the Party membership is the ticket to good jobs and a must for future advancement. Recent high-profile corruption cases involved several officials with masters degrees or higher. We pray for genuine spiritual growth of all the theology students in the training centers and seminaries. May the Holy Spirit transform all of us, changing our thoughts and minds.

Thursday
The new Labor Contract Law implemented this year has increased the cost of labor by half. Now, every employer must deposit 5000 yuan (US$770.) into a government account to ensure the fair treatment of workers. The new law affects all foreign-owned factories (including those run by Taiwanese) that sanction fellowships and meetings for their workers. We pray for all the ministries that equip workers in the factories. May all workers who have received training be effective in reaching other workers for Jesus.

Friday
Teachers are much more than just instructors in the Confucius tradition; they are also models of morality. Today, many Chinese teachers in higher education are reluctant to live up to such a high expectation. Many are accused of unethical conduct, including receiving gifts from students in exchange for favors or better grades. Students learn much more than knowledge from their teachers. Many say that Chinese Bible students are wonderful in Bible knowledge, but are badly in need of character formation. Let us pray for a real transformation of the Holy Spirit in all believers, so our knowledge and character grow fully together.

Saturday
Believer parents are at a loss on how to cope with their teenagers; they are frustrated in inability to discipline the only child and teen's "addiction" to Internet and online games. There are more resources available for Chinese parents now but Christian helps are hard to find. Raising godly children is a "impossible dream" for many Christian parents. Let us pray for all the parents who are struggling with communicating with their teenage children, for a personal relationship with Jesus and protecting them from temptation.

Sunday
Without a college education, it is very difficult to be successful in China. 81% of poor families are not able to afford the college education which is averaging 6780 (nearly $1000) yuans yearly. The gap between the rich and poor is so wide and huge now, and is even more acute in interior China. We are seeing more church workers leaving their ministries because of they want their only child to have at least a college education. Let us pray for the worry about finance and children' education for all believers. May the Lord provide and answer their prayer of faith.

Monday
Korean universities are attracting students from China. Many young Chinese are admirer of anything Korean because they have been watching Korean movies and crazy about Korean celebrities. We thank the Lord for many Korean churches having both ministries for both Chinese laborers and college students. We are excited about many conversions among the Chinese in Korea.

星期二
「神舟七號」中國航天飛船發射成功，除了實現中國人千年以來欲在太空漫步的夢想外，也暫且轉移了人們的焦點，關注於大眾傳媒不斷傳來毒奶粉醜聞，並人民對食品安全的焦慮。讓我們在為中國的多項卓越成就向神感恩之同時，也不忘繼續為福音能進入更多中國人心中來代禱。更盼望信徒們對神話語有更深的渴慕，如同嬰兒愛慕純正的奶水一樣。

星期三
有近三成中國大學生加入共產黨，且每週出席黨員「必修」的黨課練習。縱然多數年輕人都對現行政治感到厭惡，卻為五斗米二折腰，投靠共產黨以作為將來事業和前途的保障。近期涉入貪凟案件的官員裡，不乏受過高等教育的碩士、博士。我們為神學院以及訓練中心的神學生禱告，求主引領使他們的屬靈生命得以落實成長，求聖靈保守我們的心懷意念，使全人能更新變化，活出基督的樣式。

星期四
中國今年開始實施的勞動合同法，使勞工成本增加五成，雇主每聘一名勞工，就要繳人民幣五千元到政府的專戶裡，預防雇主「落跑」。新勞動合同法致力於保障勞工，卻影響到外資企業包括臺商企業在内的工廠。許多成立有員工的團契和聚會活動。我們特別為這些在工廠裡領人歸主、訓練們徒的事工禱告，願主祝福他們能為主在基層訓練更多合主用的器皿。

星期五
古時候爲人師表不僅只教授知識，更要成為學生的道德楷模；當今高校的教授、老師似乎並不願背負這麽高的期許，收受考試「 通關費」等失節行爲層出不窮。許多聖經學院的學生，在知識上的學習常能夠青出於藍，聖經知識非凡，但品格與靈性卻有待陶造。求主讓每個信徒都能真正被重新建造，知識和品格七一齊整全的成長。

星期六
信徒父母不太懂得與青春期的子女相處，更不懂得如何幫助沈溺於網絡世界的子女。社會上形形色色有關教養子女的課程、講座和書籍應運而生，然而基督教資源卻如鳳毛麟角。許多信徒父母認爲要在這年代養育敬虔愛主的兒女，幾乎不可能。讓我們為所有信徒父母禱告，求神給他們與兒女溝通的智慧，幫助他們帶領兒女與基督建立親密的個人關係，好在人生旅途上依靠主過得勝的生活。

星期日
沒受過大學教育，在今天的中國難以出人頭地。而高達81％的家庭，總收入尚不足以支付子女每年6780（近1000美元）的教育費用。社會貧富懸殊現象日益擴大，在内陸尤甚。愈來愈多傳道人爲了獨生子女的教育費，相繼離開服事工場，另謀他就。我們在此為所有信徒及傳道人的經濟負擔，以及他們兒女的教育問題禱告，求神看顧並回應他們在信心中的求告。

星期一
近幾年，韓國留學市場不斷升溫，韓國大學十分吸引中國學生。這與「韓流」在中國的影響也有密切關係，年輕人風靡韓劇、推崇任何韓國時尚。感謝神讓許多韓國教會都同時有為中國勞工和大學生而設的事工。讓我們繼續為更多中國人能在韓國歸主來禱告。