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Tuesday
Chinese New Year and the Spring Festival are the biggest shopping season in China. Yet, the consumers are very edgy and reluctant this year. Several major retail chains all have announced discount, the steepest in more than a decade. When people feel insecure, they do not give liberally either. Let us pray for the need of the ministry for all Chinese churches as they face the drop in offering. We pray especially for believers to have trust and unwavering faith in God's provision.
Wednesday
In the ongoing corruption trial, the ex-president of Taiwan has repeatedly insisted that he is politically persecuted and that he is bearing the "Cross of Taiwan's justice system". Whether this is good for the church to have such a sacred term popularized by the media remains to be seen. Let us pray for more believers who will be willing to share the message of the cross with others, especially in conversation with their friends.
Thursday
More than 200 million migrant laborers returned home for the Chinese New Year. They are faced with the unprecedented crisis—unemployment and inadequate social security. In the past, they returned with money happily and set out again with new laborers for new opportunities. This year, however, many returned home early and empty-handed. They have no idea what to do after the Chinese New Year. Let us pray for this unprecedented phenomenon throughout rural china and how it is affecting rural churches and believers. May the Lord strengthen those who place faith in Him and give wisdom to the rural church leaders in how to help their sheep.
Friday
In the earthquake affected Sichuan region, many are living in the temporary housings. Government have provided adequately and children are attending schools. Although, many rescue personnel have left, many Christians have stayed to help with counseling and rebuilding. Let us pray for the rebuilding effort and the psychological recovery of hundreds of thousands victims. We have faith that God will use the efforts Christians poured into here and bear fruits in His own timing.
Saturday
According to the Chinese zodiac signs, this is the year of the ox. Chinese people like to greet each other using the animal of the year. However, the ox is not an animal associated with fortune or blessing. The ox is regarded as inferior, slow, and insensitive in the Chinese mind. We know that blessing comes from the Lord alone and our hope is in Him. We pray that all believers will experience His presence and that churches will grow stronger in this economically turbulent time.
Sunday
A total of 12.46 million Chinese applicants took the entrance exam for postgraduate studies this year. Chinese enthusiasm for postgraduate studies has been growing since 2001 as job hunting became increasingly difficult. Student ministry has always been a bright spot, but many realize that these new converts must be connected with churches once they graduated; otherwise, there is a high rate of loss. Let us pray for the faith of those who have graduated and may the Holy Spirit quicken them to continue to be part of His Body.
Monday
Yunnan's county court sentenced sect leaders belonging to one of the most notorious cult in China, the Eastern Lightening. Many cults have been targeted by the police but often continue to evade arrest and wreck havoc for countless churches. These cult members are aggressive in tactic; aiming to "steal" naive sheep. Believers are often lacking in discernment and are ill-equipped to defend themselves with Word of God. Again, we pray for good feeding of Word of God for all Chinese churches, especially the rural ones. We too beseech the Lord to protect countless of weak sheep, especially those without shepherds.
星期二
春節是中國最盛的購物季節﹐消費者紛紛湧入商店購物。但是今年人們對在什麼東西上花錢肯定更謹慎了。幾家大型的連鎖商，均有大幅的折扣，且是十來年最大的一次。 當人們感到經濟前景不樂觀時，教會的奉獻也會相對減少。讓我們一起記念中國教會今年度事工的需要，也憑信心求主幫助我們信靠祂完全的預備。
星期三
臺灣前總統陳水扁在面對審訊時，不斷重申自己是政治迫害、政治打壓的受害者，甚至自言背負「臺灣公義的十字架」。原本神聖的宗教名詞透過媒體傳播而變成全民通曉的「俗諺」。讓我們求主激勵更多信徒起來，願意在每日的言談中，與人分享、傳揚十字架的救恩。
星期四
超過兩億民工已回家過年﹐他們正面臨著前所未有的危機如：失業和不健全的社會保障。以往他們高興帶錢回家，過完年後再和新的民工一起出發，今年許多人卻是兩手空空，提前返家，也不知道年後生計怎麽辦。過去從未出現過的上述現象，現在國內農村地區已是常態。讓我們為那些受影響的農村教會和信徒禱告。求神堅定信靠祂的信徒並賜智慧給教會同工們，有智慧善用有限資源治理神的家，忠心牧養羊群。
星期五
在汶川大地震中受影響的四川災區，現在許多人還住在臨時性的房子中。政府已向災民提供了充足的日用品，兒童們也已經復學。雖然許多救援人員已經離開，仍有很多基督徒留下協助心理輔導和災區重建。讓我們一起為災區的重建和數十萬受害者心理康復禱告。求神使用這些援助災區的努力，結出甜美果子。也請為家園被毀的災民能及時得到禦寒棉被和衣物過冬代禱。更要記念在地震中的初信主者，求主堅固他們的信心。
星期六
華人喜用生肖作新年賀詞。今年是牛年，牛卻是不容易與傳統華人喜好的福、祿、壽扯上關係的動物，反而常用來比喻卑微、遲鈍和緩慢。感謝主，萬福的泉源是主，祝福全來自祂的恩典，我們的真盼望是主自已。在這個經濟動盪不景氣的時期，我們禱告所有信徒都能親身經歷主真實的同在、專心仰望主，教會也能更健壯地增長。
星期日
今年報考碩士研究生統一考試的人數共1246萬。自2001年起始，社會上工作越來越難找，人們對報讀研究所的興趣也越來越熾烈。大學生一直為中國福音事工帶來希望。然而，這些新信徒若不能與教會保持緊密結連，畢業後往往大量流失。讓我們特別為這批信徒畢業後的靈命成長禱告，求聖靈幫助他們繼續不斷連於基督的身體，過美好的肢體生活。
星期一
雲南一縣級法院最近對在國內惡名昭彰的異端–「東方閃電」領袖判刑。雖然公安已極力打擊異端，但他們仍不斷逃避搜捕，對很多教會做成莫大的破壞。這些人用盡不同的手段千方百計掠奪純良的羊。許多信徒因沒在神的話語上裝備好，缺乏判別異端的能力，以致無法防止異端的侵擾。我們再次爲中國教會禱告（特別是農村教會），求神幫助衆聖徒能在神的真道上扎深根。也懇求主保護弱小的羊群，尤其是缺乏牧者牧養的。
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Prayer Ruquest 1/20-1/26
Tuesday
China is considering altering the lifetime job security policy for her 12 million civil servants. Those who fail once in the annual evaluation will have their pay reduced and after two consecutive years of poor service will be dismissed. We are not suggesting that there are many preachers who are doing a poor job but there are many who are struggling with serving God faithfully, being strong in their marriage, and in integrity. Let us all humbly ask the Holy Spirit to lead us since we all will have to give a report to God.
Wednesday
Xian was once China's glorious capital for almost eight decades, but it has slipped significantly in terms of GDP output and average per capita income (even coming behind Urumqi in the Western China). Islam came to Xian in the seventh century, till this day, there is a large pocket of Muslim neighborhood.Let us pray for Xian, for the vibrant college ministries through out the city and believers willing to share the Gospel with their Muslim neighbors.
Thursday
As one look deeper into Chinese churches, many would feel saddened by the secularization and many so-called believers but deem their faith as mere superstitions. Others must contend with churches where teaching of God's Word is missing, truth of salvation is neglected and pulpits are pre-approved by officials and downplaying the significance of Biblical miracles. Let us pray along with these Jeremiah of China churches, we too pray even fervently for a revival of Chinese churches.
Friday
Listening to radio is ubiquitous in China and there are countless radio stations. A whole spectrum of broadcast are unique to Chinese, many programs offer tips on investing and money matters, literally attracts millions of listeners. Other popular programs are talk show which give commentaries and retelling the Chinese literary classics. Many believers are just Sunday church goers, they have a great void in their lives and are without divine guidance. Let us pray for Christians who are seeking true direction in their lives, needing the wisdom in how to manage money and finding true gratification with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday
There are many programs training young men and women for serving in church. Great majority of these students are relatively young with high school or less education. In general they are familiar with the Biblical knowledge but many are badly lacking in interpersonal relationship skills. Some do not have clear calling. Let us pray for all those who are in Bible training or seminary, we ask the Holy Spirit for the divine work of character molding and spiritual maturation.
Sunday
Pollution has long been a huge concern in China, few streams and lakes escape dumping of chemicals and industrial wastes. Finding a safe water source in many regions is a dire concern. Local officials often turn a blind eye to such violation. The attitude of "do anything to save or make money" is so prevalent. Let us uplift all the believers in our prayers, so they may live a purified life in the midst of physical and spiritual pollutions.
Monday
The number of leprosy cases have dropped from 500,000 fifty years ago to less than 6000. Yunnan has the most cases, because much of the province is still listed as poor. One in 10 of the so-called "people of absolute poverty" in China live in Yunnan. The impoverished are easily forgotten and the Lord commands us to care for them. We remember all those who have little but need badly God's great love.
星期二
據報導中國1200萬名公務員每年將接受德、能、勤、績、廉五方面的考核。連續兩年被評爲最低等次者就會被辭退，即使獲評一次也要降職和减薪。大多數傳道人都盡心盡力事奉，但的確有少數同工虧欠了神，在婚姻上不忠實，也沒有好名聲。讓我們謙卑下來，求聖靈光照，親自督責及挽回，因我們將來都要向主交賬。
星期三
西安曾是漢唐故都，做了中國歷史上八百多年的老大，然而現在西安GDP總量在全國40名外，個人收入水平也被後起的烏魯木齊超過。伊斯蘭教於七世紀傳入西安，為回族的形成奠定了基礎。這座古城也是大學城，讓我們一同為西安的大學生事工禱告，也禱告當地的穆斯林能同得福音的好處。
星期四
不少關心中國教會的人表示：「看到中國禾場的荒涼，教會的世俗化，信仰的迷信化，心中實在難過。」 也有反應： 「教堂並非真正讓神居首位，牧師所講的道必須經過政府的批准，神的教訓在那裡被更改。更甚者，那些教堂根本不講重生得救的事，視舊約記載的神蹟奇事為傳說。」讓我們為這些憂心中國教會的「耶利米」禱告，求神讓他們堅守信仰，繼續以神的真理影響人；也迫切求主更新中國教會，使教會真正以基督為首。
星期五
中國有為數眾多的電臺，也有各式各樣的節目，從財經到講古經都廣受聽眾們歡迎。電臺節目也許可以排解一時的寂寞，卻無法讓他們在心靈深處獲得真正安慰。許多信徒也在無止境的金錢追逐中迷失了心靈的方向，求聖靈適時開通他們的眼睛和耳朵，提醒他們，唯有基督能帶來真正的滿足。
星期六
在中國有很多培訓年輕信徒成為傳道人的神學課程，學員大多是中學或中學以下教育程度的年輕人。他們一般能夠熟讀聖經知識，卻嚴重欠缺人際技巧，有些神學生並沒有從神來的呼召。讓我們為所有在神學院受造就的弟兄姊妹禱告，求聖靈在他們心中動工，塑造他們的品格，使他們在靈裏日趨成熟。
星期日
環境污染一直是中國的嚴重問題，湖水和井水多遭工業廢棄物和化學廢料污染，許多地區的當務之急乃是尋找安全的水源。「不計一切代價只求經濟發展」的思維模式極為普遍。我們求主改變現況，讓我們有清潔的生活環境，更求主保守，使每個信徒在這個受盡污染的大環境裏，能依靠主活出純全聖潔的生命。
星期一
中國痲瘋病患的人數50年來從50萬減至6千人以下。在絕對貧困人口佔全國十分之一的雲南，因衛生保健系統不完善，成為全國痲瘋病的重災區。貧病的人容易為人所遺忘，主基督要我們照顧這些人。讓我們禱求主憐憫這些貧困的病患，感動更多帶有基督的愛與使命的醫療人員到他們當中，使他們能受到適切的治療，且讓他們的心靈得著聖靈的撫摸和醫治。
China is considering altering the lifetime job security policy for her 12 million civil servants. Those who fail once in the annual evaluation will have their pay reduced and after two consecutive years of poor service will be dismissed. We are not suggesting that there are many preachers who are doing a poor job but there are many who are struggling with serving God faithfully, being strong in their marriage, and in integrity. Let us all humbly ask the Holy Spirit to lead us since we all will have to give a report to God.
Wednesday
Xian was once China's glorious capital for almost eight decades, but it has slipped significantly in terms of GDP output and average per capita income (even coming behind Urumqi in the Western China). Islam came to Xian in the seventh century, till this day, there is a large pocket of Muslim neighborhood.Let us pray for Xian, for the vibrant college ministries through out the city and believers willing to share the Gospel with their Muslim neighbors.
Thursday
As one look deeper into Chinese churches, many would feel saddened by the secularization and many so-called believers but deem their faith as mere superstitions. Others must contend with churches where teaching of God's Word is missing, truth of salvation is neglected and pulpits are pre-approved by officials and downplaying the significance of Biblical miracles. Let us pray along with these Jeremiah of China churches, we too pray even fervently for a revival of Chinese churches.
Friday
Listening to radio is ubiquitous in China and there are countless radio stations. A whole spectrum of broadcast are unique to Chinese, many programs offer tips on investing and money matters, literally attracts millions of listeners. Other popular programs are talk show which give commentaries and retelling the Chinese literary classics. Many believers are just Sunday church goers, they have a great void in their lives and are without divine guidance. Let us pray for Christians who are seeking true direction in their lives, needing the wisdom in how to manage money and finding true gratification with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Saturday
There are many programs training young men and women for serving in church. Great majority of these students are relatively young with high school or less education. In general they are familiar with the Biblical knowledge but many are badly lacking in interpersonal relationship skills. Some do not have clear calling. Let us pray for all those who are in Bible training or seminary, we ask the Holy Spirit for the divine work of character molding and spiritual maturation.
Sunday
Pollution has long been a huge concern in China, few streams and lakes escape dumping of chemicals and industrial wastes. Finding a safe water source in many regions is a dire concern. Local officials often turn a blind eye to such violation. The attitude of "do anything to save or make money" is so prevalent. Let us uplift all the believers in our prayers, so they may live a purified life in the midst of physical and spiritual pollutions.
Monday
The number of leprosy cases have dropped from 500,000 fifty years ago to less than 6000. Yunnan has the most cases, because much of the province is still listed as poor. One in 10 of the so-called "people of absolute poverty" in China live in Yunnan. The impoverished are easily forgotten and the Lord commands us to care for them. We remember all those who have little but need badly God's great love.
星期二
據報導中國1200萬名公務員每年將接受德、能、勤、績、廉五方面的考核。連續兩年被評爲最低等次者就會被辭退，即使獲評一次也要降職和减薪。大多數傳道人都盡心盡力事奉，但的確有少數同工虧欠了神，在婚姻上不忠實，也沒有好名聲。讓我們謙卑下來，求聖靈光照，親自督責及挽回，因我們將來都要向主交賬。
星期三
西安曾是漢唐故都，做了中國歷史上八百多年的老大，然而現在西安GDP總量在全國40名外，個人收入水平也被後起的烏魯木齊超過。伊斯蘭教於七世紀傳入西安，為回族的形成奠定了基礎。這座古城也是大學城，讓我們一同為西安的大學生事工禱告，也禱告當地的穆斯林能同得福音的好處。
星期四
不少關心中國教會的人表示：「看到中國禾場的荒涼，教會的世俗化，信仰的迷信化，心中實在難過。」 也有反應： 「教堂並非真正讓神居首位，牧師所講的道必須經過政府的批准，神的教訓在那裡被更改。更甚者，那些教堂根本不講重生得救的事，視舊約記載的神蹟奇事為傳說。」讓我們為這些憂心中國教會的「耶利米」禱告，求神讓他們堅守信仰，繼續以神的真理影響人；也迫切求主更新中國教會，使教會真正以基督為首。
星期五
中國有為數眾多的電臺，也有各式各樣的節目，從財經到講古經都廣受聽眾們歡迎。電臺節目也許可以排解一時的寂寞，卻無法讓他們在心靈深處獲得真正安慰。許多信徒也在無止境的金錢追逐中迷失了心靈的方向，求聖靈適時開通他們的眼睛和耳朵，提醒他們，唯有基督能帶來真正的滿足。
星期六
在中國有很多培訓年輕信徒成為傳道人的神學課程，學員大多是中學或中學以下教育程度的年輕人。他們一般能夠熟讀聖經知識，卻嚴重欠缺人際技巧，有些神學生並沒有從神來的呼召。讓我們為所有在神學院受造就的弟兄姊妹禱告，求聖靈在他們心中動工，塑造他們的品格，使他們在靈裏日趨成熟。
星期日
環境污染一直是中國的嚴重問題，湖水和井水多遭工業廢棄物和化學廢料污染，許多地區的當務之急乃是尋找安全的水源。「不計一切代價只求經濟發展」的思維模式極為普遍。我們求主改變現況，讓我們有清潔的生活環境，更求主保守，使每個信徒在這個受盡污染的大環境裏，能依靠主活出純全聖潔的生命。
星期一
中國痲瘋病患的人數50年來從50萬減至6千人以下。在絕對貧困人口佔全國十分之一的雲南，因衛生保健系統不完善，成為全國痲瘋病的重災區。貧病的人容易為人所遺忘，主基督要我們照顧這些人。讓我們禱求主憐憫這些貧困的病患，感動更多帶有基督的愛與使命的醫療人員到他們當中，使他們能受到適切的治療，且讓他們的心靈得著聖靈的撫摸和醫治。
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Prayer Ruquest 1/13-1/19
Tuesday
Shenzhen became a Special Economic Zone in 1982 and was transformed from a sleepy town to a showcase of China's economic accomplishments during the past thirty years. There are five such Special Economic Zones: Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou of Guandong, Xiamen, and Hainan province. Let us pray especially for the work of the church and spiritual vitality for the believers in these five cities. Prosperity is often a double-edged sword and when believers are wealthy, churches frequently lose their zeal and become lukewarm.
Wednesday
There are 660 cities in China that contain factories and employ 18,000,000 people from rural regions each year. These tidal waves of human migration are changing the landscape of China. The "ming gong" go where jobs are plentiful, with Beijing in the north, Shanghai, and Guangdong being the three major regions. Meeting the spiritual needs of "ming gong" or migrant workers is daunting and often frustrating because of the harsh working conditions and demands on their time. Let us remember those who train the factory workers and those who are sowing the seeds of the gospel near factories.
Thursday
One article refers to 20 millions of Communist Party member are involved in religious activities and many of them are Christian (Protestants and Catholics). A recent Party directive speaks of religious influence is "worse" than the Western values. Again, we pray for this vast number of "secret disciples" of Jesus, for their boldness and spiritual growth. We too uplift their family relationship and their witness to their families.
Friday
Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing, Hangzhou, Tangshan, Qingdao, Nigbo, and Xian (in descending order) have been named the "most loving cities in China" in terms of disaster relief, civic charity, and the participation of their citizens in business and volunteer work ,and ongoing charitable projects. Churches have a strong presence in most of these cities. Let us pray specifically for the believers in there that they may live out the love of Jesus Christ and show compassion in their communities.
Saturday
Guangdong is the most populous province in China with 94 million residents. A large influx of migrant workers seeking jobs and the high birth rate fuel this rapid population growth. Despite the large number of people there, Guangdong is often considered to be hard soil for the gospel to penetrate and the churches are weak. People are materialistic or else too busy to listen. Let us pray for revival in the churches and that beievers will place God as their first priority in life.
Sunday
Half of the students in China believe their parents care only about their school grades and nearly ninety percent admit that academic performance is their own top concern. Students say that disappointing their parents is their number one worry. Christian parents often feel that for their children to get good grades is more important than for them to have a close relationship with God. We pray along with all of the Christian parents who are concerned about their children drifting away from their faith but also still are greatly concerned about the future of their only child.
Monday
What is the common parent-child relationship problem in China? Urban parents are too busy. In the rural families, it is the absence of parents from the home since they work in cities and the families are together only once or twice a year. Let us pray especially for Christian families who are essentially disjointed by being apart. We pray for the children who most commonly live with a relative that their fledgling faith will grow. We pray, too, for the parents that they will stay committed to God and sexually pure.
星期二
深圳在1982年成為經濟特區，過去的30年，這個沉睡的小鎮遽變為展示中國經濟成就的窗口。中國共有5個類似的經濟特區：深圳，珠海，廣東汕頭，廈門和海南省。讓我們一起為這5個地區的教會事工和信徒的靈命禱告。經濟的繁榮往往是一把雙刃劍，當信徒變得富裕時，教會往往易於失去熱情而轉為冷淡。
星期三
有660個中國城市設置許多工廠，這些工廠每年從農村地區僱用了1800萬人。這樣的人口大轉移浪潮正改變著中國的面貌。 「民工」總是去那些有充足工作機會的地方，北邊的北京，東邊的上海和南邊的廣東是三個主要的「民工」遷徙目的地。輔導民工們精神上的需要是一項既艱鉅又不易看出果效的事工，因為「民工們」面臨著惡劣的工作條件和苛刻的工作時間限制。讓我們在禱告中紀念那些正辛勤培養工廠工人的好牧人，以及正在工廠附近播撒福音種子的信徒們，願主親自開路並保守事工的果效。
星期四
近期一篇文章中提到在中國有兩千萬共產黨員參與宗教活動，其中有許多人是基督徒（新教徒和天主教徒） 。最近一項共產黨的指示講到宗教的影響比西方價值觀的影響還「糟糕」。 讓我們再次為這些數量巨大的耶穌的「秘密門徒們」禱告，求神保守他們有勇氣堅持自己的信仰並在靈命上繼續成長。也為他們的家庭關係和對家人有好見證禱告。
星期五
「中國愛心城市」的選拔是根據捐資賑災，公益行動，愛心風氣及企業參與實效等指標，依據排名先後為：香港，深圳，北京，杭州，唐山，青島，寧波和西安。在這些城市裡，教會皆有廣泛深入的影響。讓我們為這些城市的信徒禱告，求主引領他們能繼續在社區中努力活出基督的愛並彰顯耶穌的恩慈憐憫。
星期六
廣東已成為中國最熱門省份，人口達9,400萬。大量外地勞工湧入及高出生率使人口快速攀升。雖然人口眾多，廣東卻是福音硬土，教會影響力甚微弱。崇尚物質主義，生活忙碌，使人們拒絕聆聽福音。讓我們禱告眾教會能大大復興，信徒皆能在生活中讓主居首位，活出榮耀得勝的新生命。
星期日
在中國，有超過半數的學生認為父母只關心自己的學校成績；接近九成后的學生也承認自己最重視的是學業成績，而最令他們憂慮的則是怕自己會叫父母失望。大多數的基督徒父母都認為子女取得好成績比與神保持親密關係更重要。讓我們以禱告記念這些基督徒父母，一方面要看守自己兒女不致隨波逐流離棄信仰，另一方面又要為獨生子女的學業與前途勞心勞力。
星期一
家長與子女關係中常見的問題是甚麼？在城市，父母忙個透；在農村，則父母經常不在家，一年到頭離鄉背井到城裡做工，每年只有一兩回可以返家團聚。讓我們特別為聚少離多的基督徒家庭禱告，求主保守寄養在親戚家裡的孩子，幼嫩的信心能夠增長，也幫助家長們能忠心於主，夫妻彼此委身，持守貞潔。
Shenzhen became a Special Economic Zone in 1982 and was transformed from a sleepy town to a showcase of China's economic accomplishments during the past thirty years. There are five such Special Economic Zones: Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou of Guandong, Xiamen, and Hainan province. Let us pray especially for the work of the church and spiritual vitality for the believers in these five cities. Prosperity is often a double-edged sword and when believers are wealthy, churches frequently lose their zeal and become lukewarm.
Wednesday
There are 660 cities in China that contain factories and employ 18,000,000 people from rural regions each year. These tidal waves of human migration are changing the landscape of China. The "ming gong" go where jobs are plentiful, with Beijing in the north, Shanghai, and Guangdong being the three major regions. Meeting the spiritual needs of "ming gong" or migrant workers is daunting and often frustrating because of the harsh working conditions and demands on their time. Let us remember those who train the factory workers and those who are sowing the seeds of the gospel near factories.
Thursday
One article refers to 20 millions of Communist Party member are involved in religious activities and many of them are Christian (Protestants and Catholics). A recent Party directive speaks of religious influence is "worse" than the Western values. Again, we pray for this vast number of "secret disciples" of Jesus, for their boldness and spiritual growth. We too uplift their family relationship and their witness to their families.
Friday
Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing, Hangzhou, Tangshan, Qingdao, Nigbo, and Xian (in descending order) have been named the "most loving cities in China" in terms of disaster relief, civic charity, and the participation of their citizens in business and volunteer work ,and ongoing charitable projects. Churches have a strong presence in most of these cities. Let us pray specifically for the believers in there that they may live out the love of Jesus Christ and show compassion in their communities.
Saturday
Guangdong is the most populous province in China with 94 million residents. A large influx of migrant workers seeking jobs and the high birth rate fuel this rapid population growth. Despite the large number of people there, Guangdong is often considered to be hard soil for the gospel to penetrate and the churches are weak. People are materialistic or else too busy to listen. Let us pray for revival in the churches and that beievers will place God as their first priority in life.
Sunday
Half of the students in China believe their parents care only about their school grades and nearly ninety percent admit that academic performance is their own top concern. Students say that disappointing their parents is their number one worry. Christian parents often feel that for their children to get good grades is more important than for them to have a close relationship with God. We pray along with all of the Christian parents who are concerned about their children drifting away from their faith but also still are greatly concerned about the future of their only child.
Monday
What is the common parent-child relationship problem in China? Urban parents are too busy. In the rural families, it is the absence of parents from the home since they work in cities and the families are together only once or twice a year. Let us pray especially for Christian families who are essentially disjointed by being apart. We pray for the children who most commonly live with a relative that their fledgling faith will grow. We pray, too, for the parents that they will stay committed to God and sexually pure.
星期二
深圳在1982年成為經濟特區，過去的30年，這個沉睡的小鎮遽變為展示中國經濟成就的窗口。中國共有5個類似的經濟特區：深圳，珠海，廣東汕頭，廈門和海南省。讓我們一起為這5個地區的教會事工和信徒的靈命禱告。經濟的繁榮往往是一把雙刃劍，當信徒變得富裕時，教會往往易於失去熱情而轉為冷淡。
星期三
有660個中國城市設置許多工廠，這些工廠每年從農村地區僱用了1800萬人。這樣的人口大轉移浪潮正改變著中國的面貌。 「民工」總是去那些有充足工作機會的地方，北邊的北京，東邊的上海和南邊的廣東是三個主要的「民工」遷徙目的地。輔導民工們精神上的需要是一項既艱鉅又不易看出果效的事工，因為「民工們」面臨著惡劣的工作條件和苛刻的工作時間限制。讓我們在禱告中紀念那些正辛勤培養工廠工人的好牧人，以及正在工廠附近播撒福音種子的信徒們，願主親自開路並保守事工的果效。
星期四
近期一篇文章中提到在中國有兩千萬共產黨員參與宗教活動，其中有許多人是基督徒（新教徒和天主教徒） 。最近一項共產黨的指示講到宗教的影響比西方價值觀的影響還「糟糕」。 讓我們再次為這些數量巨大的耶穌的「秘密門徒們」禱告，求神保守他們有勇氣堅持自己的信仰並在靈命上繼續成長。也為他們的家庭關係和對家人有好見證禱告。
星期五
「中國愛心城市」的選拔是根據捐資賑災，公益行動，愛心風氣及企業參與實效等指標，依據排名先後為：香港，深圳，北京，杭州，唐山，青島，寧波和西安。在這些城市裡，教會皆有廣泛深入的影響。讓我們為這些城市的信徒禱告，求主引領他們能繼續在社區中努力活出基督的愛並彰顯耶穌的恩慈憐憫。
星期六
廣東已成為中國最熱門省份，人口達9,400萬。大量外地勞工湧入及高出生率使人口快速攀升。雖然人口眾多，廣東卻是福音硬土，教會影響力甚微弱。崇尚物質主義，生活忙碌，使人們拒絕聆聽福音。讓我們禱告眾教會能大大復興，信徒皆能在生活中讓主居首位，活出榮耀得勝的新生命。
星期日
在中國，有超過半數的學生認為父母只關心自己的學校成績；接近九成后的學生也承認自己最重視的是學業成績，而最令他們憂慮的則是怕自己會叫父母失望。大多數的基督徒父母都認為子女取得好成績比與神保持親密關係更重要。讓我們以禱告記念這些基督徒父母，一方面要看守自己兒女不致隨波逐流離棄信仰，另一方面又要為獨生子女的學業與前途勞心勞力。
星期一
家長與子女關係中常見的問題是甚麼？在城市，父母忙個透；在農村，則父母經常不在家，一年到頭離鄉背井到城裡做工，每年只有一兩回可以返家團聚。讓我們特別為聚少離多的基督徒家庭禱告，求主保守寄養在親戚家裡的孩子，幼嫩的信心能夠增長，也幫助家長們能忠心於主，夫妻彼此委身，持守貞潔。
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Prayer Ruquest 1/6-1/12
Tuesday
Hong Kong expects a big drop in tourism and trade as the direct flights between China and Taiwan are initiated. Up to now Hong Kong has been a transit point and financial center for businessmen from Taiwan who were headed for China. Many Chinese mission agencies are also headquartered there. Recently, Hong Kong ranks top among Chinese cities in terms of competitiveness, safety and most generous in giving toward relief (40-50% more than Shenzhen). We praise the Lord that the churches in Hong Kong have always had a strong missions emphasis. May God continue to raise up many of His faithful servants to act as a model for all of the Chinese churches.
Wednesday
Mainland Chinese are extremely optimistic about 2009 while Hong Kong residents are pessimistic according to an international poll. China’s stock market suffered a whopping drop of 60% in 2008. Just about all the ministries in China expect some cut backs because of fewer donations. Let us pray that church work and the vital training of pastors will not suffer because of less giving. We also pray that Chinese believers will have unwavering faith in God.
Thursday
Many factories in China are closing due to the "financial tsunami." Workers are being laid off or being told to "go home early for the Chinese New Year." Finding jobs for millions of unemployed is the biggest challenge China's leadership faces. Workers returning home to the village is good for their family relationship because so many of them have left their children behind for years. We pray for the rural churches as they embrace these returnees. We pray that they will be able to minister and strengthen them while they are at home.
Friday
It is the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relationships between the US and China . Bilateral trade has mushroomed but Taiwan continues to be a thorny issue. Chinese churches in North America have played an important role in training pastors in China and supporting the churches. The divisive issue of Three-self versus House churches is not so contentious as before. We thank the Lord for opening China and the rapid growth we have witnessed. May the Lord continue to bless the mission efforts of North American Chinese churches in China.
Saturday
Having a professional and extravagant wedding portrait is a must for new Chinese couples. The idea is to capture the youth and beauty of the couple in a romanticized "art" work. Poster size wedding photo was originally a practice imported from Taiwan and was quickly adopted in Mainland. Many Christian couples need teaching and counseling, but few churches offer such ministry. Let us pray for all the newly-wedded couples in church, for their adjustment, having Jesus as the head of their family and their serving in church.
Sunday
Thirty years ago, as the Chinese economic reform started， "Ten-thousand yuan household" (wan yuan hu) was the dream of rural families (making 10，000 yuan a year). The new buzz word today is "New Village," which means continuing prosperity, development and democratic rural economy. China's rural churches continue to face challenges in growth as young people leave for work in the cities. Let us pray for all those who serve faithfully and those who continue to inspire and train young men and women to serve despite of their poverty and lack of high school education.
Monday
In the past 30 years (1978 - 2007)， the average yearly increase of Beijing city government workers' wages was 15%, rising from 673 to 39，867 yuan. In other sectors,workers in finance enjoyed a 33% yearly increase,but in service sector,the yearly increase is only 7.5%. In terms of wealth，urban churches have become prosperous and they have extended their help to churches inland. We praise God as wealthy churches support new ministries,missionary efforts,setting up community projects, and even rural church workers.
星期二
中國與臺灣兩岸大三通， 將會帶給香港的運輸業、旅遊業很大的損失。過去香港的轉運及經濟地位都會受到影響。 最近香港在中國最佳城市排行榜中，在競爭力，最安全城市，十大愛心城市等方面皆榮膺首位。 香港也是捐款數額最大的城市，估計總值高過深圳四至五成。香港的教會一向有熱切的宣教負擔，讓我們為此向神感恩。願神繼續呼召更多忠實的僕人，祝福他們成為眾華人教會的好榜樣。
星期三
一項全球調查結果顯示，中國內地民眾對2009年的年抱持樂觀的看法。但香港民眾卻極為悲觀。中國股市2008年全年下跌60 ％ 。預料中國福音事工也因奉獻減少而需要縮減。讓我們祈求教會事工和教會同工培訓不因奉獻減少而受到太大的影響。也禱告中國信徒能在任何景況下都堅定信靠上帝。
星期四
中國有許多工廠都在這次「金融海嘯」中倒閉。工人們被迫下崗或被告知「早點回家過農曆新年」。為數百萬的失業者尋找新工作是領導階層所面對的最大挑戰。人們返回鄉對家人關係卻是一件好事，因很多人經年離開孩子進城打工。當農村教會迎接回鄉者之際，求神使用教會餵養他們靈命並堅固信徒的信心。
星期五
中美建交滿30年，雙邊關係不斷發展，然而台灣問題仍成為兩國友好關係的障礙。在培訓中國教會同工並支持事工方面，北美華人教會一直扮演著重要的角色。讓我們為現時中國的開放和快速發展獻上感恩，三自和家庭教會的分化不再像從前那般具爭議性，也祈求上帝繼續保守、賜褔海外華人教會在國內的宣教果效。
星期六
專業而奢華的結婚畫像是國內新婚夫婦們的必需品。目的是捕捉新婚夫婦的年輕美貌使其成為一個浪漫的「藝術品」。製作海報大小結婚照原是從台灣引進，很快被採納推廣到全國各地。在中國，基督徒新婚夫婦十分需要新婚輔導，但少有教會能提供這項服事。讓我們為所有新婚夫婦能夠適應婚後生活，以耶穌為一家之主並參與教會服事來禱告。
星期日
30年前中國經濟改革剛起步時，「萬元戶（一年掙一萬元）」是農村家庭的夢想。時至今日，時髦新語「新農村」意味著持續繁榮，發展和民主的農村經濟。由於青年人離開農村到城市工作，中國的農村教會持續面臨著挑戰。讓我們為那些儘管自己貧困和缺乏教育卻願意留在農村忠心服事，激勵和培養年輕人的農村基督徒們禱告。
星期一
在過去的30年（ 1978年至2007年）中，北京市政府職員的工資從673元人民幣上升到39867元，平均每年增長15 ％ 。金融界享受著每年33 ％的工資增長，而在服務業，年平均增長率只有7.5 ％ 。城市的教會在財富方面已變得十分豐富，他們也擴大對內陸教會的幫助。我們為富裕的教會在支持新事工，宣教，建立社區項目和支持農村教會同工等善工讚美神。
Hong Kong expects a big drop in tourism and trade as the direct flights between China and Taiwan are initiated. Up to now Hong Kong has been a transit point and financial center for businessmen from Taiwan who were headed for China. Many Chinese mission agencies are also headquartered there. Recently, Hong Kong ranks top among Chinese cities in terms of competitiveness, safety and most generous in giving toward relief (40-50% more than Shenzhen). We praise the Lord that the churches in Hong Kong have always had a strong missions emphasis. May God continue to raise up many of His faithful servants to act as a model for all of the Chinese churches.
Wednesday
Mainland Chinese are extremely optimistic about 2009 while Hong Kong residents are pessimistic according to an international poll. China’s stock market suffered a whopping drop of 60% in 2008. Just about all the ministries in China expect some cut backs because of fewer donations. Let us pray that church work and the vital training of pastors will not suffer because of less giving. We also pray that Chinese believers will have unwavering faith in God.
Thursday
Many factories in China are closing due to the "financial tsunami." Workers are being laid off or being told to "go home early for the Chinese New Year." Finding jobs for millions of unemployed is the biggest challenge China's leadership faces. Workers returning home to the village is good for their family relationship because so many of them have left their children behind for years. We pray for the rural churches as they embrace these returnees. We pray that they will be able to minister and strengthen them while they are at home.
Friday
It is the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relationships between the US and China . Bilateral trade has mushroomed but Taiwan continues to be a thorny issue. Chinese churches in North America have played an important role in training pastors in China and supporting the churches. The divisive issue of Three-self versus House churches is not so contentious as before. We thank the Lord for opening China and the rapid growth we have witnessed. May the Lord continue to bless the mission efforts of North American Chinese churches in China.
Saturday
Having a professional and extravagant wedding portrait is a must for new Chinese couples. The idea is to capture the youth and beauty of the couple in a romanticized "art" work. Poster size wedding photo was originally a practice imported from Taiwan and was quickly adopted in Mainland. Many Christian couples need teaching and counseling, but few churches offer such ministry. Let us pray for all the newly-wedded couples in church, for their adjustment, having Jesus as the head of their family and their serving in church.
Sunday
Thirty years ago, as the Chinese economic reform started， "Ten-thousand yuan household" (wan yuan hu) was the dream of rural families (making 10，000 yuan a year). The new buzz word today is "New Village," which means continuing prosperity, development and democratic rural economy. China's rural churches continue to face challenges in growth as young people leave for work in the cities. Let us pray for all those who serve faithfully and those who continue to inspire and train young men and women to serve despite of their poverty and lack of high school education.
Monday
In the past 30 years (1978 - 2007)， the average yearly increase of Beijing city government workers' wages was 15%, rising from 673 to 39，867 yuan. In other sectors,workers in finance enjoyed a 33% yearly increase,but in service sector,the yearly increase is only 7.5%. In terms of wealth，urban churches have become prosperous and they have extended their help to churches inland. We praise God as wealthy churches support new ministries,missionary efforts,setting up community projects, and even rural church workers.
星期二
中國與臺灣兩岸大三通， 將會帶給香港的運輸業、旅遊業很大的損失。過去香港的轉運及經濟地位都會受到影響。 最近香港在中國最佳城市排行榜中，在競爭力，最安全城市，十大愛心城市等方面皆榮膺首位。 香港也是捐款數額最大的城市，估計總值高過深圳四至五成。香港的教會一向有熱切的宣教負擔，讓我們為此向神感恩。願神繼續呼召更多忠實的僕人，祝福他們成為眾華人教會的好榜樣。
星期三
一項全球調查結果顯示，中國內地民眾對2009年的年抱持樂觀的看法。但香港民眾卻極為悲觀。中國股市2008年全年下跌60 ％ 。預料中國福音事工也因奉獻減少而需要縮減。讓我們祈求教會事工和教會同工培訓不因奉獻減少而受到太大的影響。也禱告中國信徒能在任何景況下都堅定信靠上帝。
星期四
中國有許多工廠都在這次「金融海嘯」中倒閉。工人們被迫下崗或被告知「早點回家過農曆新年」。為數百萬的失業者尋找新工作是領導階層所面對的最大挑戰。人們返回鄉對家人關係卻是一件好事，因很多人經年離開孩子進城打工。當農村教會迎接回鄉者之際，求神使用教會餵養他們靈命並堅固信徒的信心。
星期五
中美建交滿30年，雙邊關係不斷發展，然而台灣問題仍成為兩國友好關係的障礙。在培訓中國教會同工並支持事工方面，北美華人教會一直扮演著重要的角色。讓我們為現時中國的開放和快速發展獻上感恩，三自和家庭教會的分化不再像從前那般具爭議性，也祈求上帝繼續保守、賜褔海外華人教會在國內的宣教果效。
星期六
專業而奢華的結婚畫像是國內新婚夫婦們的必需品。目的是捕捉新婚夫婦的年輕美貌使其成為一個浪漫的「藝術品」。製作海報大小結婚照原是從台灣引進，很快被採納推廣到全國各地。在中國，基督徒新婚夫婦十分需要新婚輔導，但少有教會能提供這項服事。讓我們為所有新婚夫婦能夠適應婚後生活，以耶穌為一家之主並參與教會服事來禱告。
星期日
30年前中國經濟改革剛起步時，「萬元戶（一年掙一萬元）」是農村家庭的夢想。時至今日，時髦新語「新農村」意味著持續繁榮，發展和民主的農村經濟。由於青年人離開農村到城市工作，中國的農村教會持續面臨著挑戰。讓我們為那些儘管自己貧困和缺乏教育卻願意留在農村忠心服事，激勵和培養年輕人的農村基督徒們禱告。
星期一
在過去的30年（ 1978年至2007年）中，北京市政府職員的工資從673元人民幣上升到39867元，平均每年增長15 ％ 。金融界享受著每年33 ％的工資增長，而在服務業，年平均增長率只有7.5 ％ 。城市的教會在財富方面已變得十分豐富，他們也擴大對內陸教會的幫助。我們為富裕的教會在支持新事工，宣教，建立社區項目和支持農村教會同工等善工讚美神。
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