Prayer Request 11/27 - 12/3

Tuesday
An estimated twenty-five percent of the luxury purchases in the world are now made by Chinese nationals--a fivefold increase from five percent in 2007. China remains the market where brands of luxury items are recruiting customers rather than serving repeats. Chinese believers are much better off financially than they were in the past but their giving has not increased much. We pray for thanksgiving for them and also that they will willingly and joyfully give to the Lord.
Wednesday
The market for luxury goods is booming in China because of the expansion by retailers in all of the cities which means there is a trend to open shops selling luxury goods in cities as large as Paris or San Francisco for the first time. The number of churches in smaller cities is actually greater than that in the big ones in China. In the so-called mid-sized cities, many churches have no full-time pastors. Let us pray for vision, wisdom, boldness, and a strong witness for those brothers and sisters who lead these churches.
Thursday
The Chinese government faces the problem of an ever-increasing foreign trade reserve. Officials are concerned on how to spend this huge fund, about devaluation of the US dollars and investment returns. Chinese companies also worry about the safety, liquidity and preservation of their trade reserves. Although majority of Chinese believers are better off today than twenty years ago financially, the giving has not increased significantly in most churches. We ask the Lord to give all believers a heart of thanksgiving and generosity, rather than feeling they are still poorer compared to others.
Friday
Chinese churches shun away from talking about money and finances as if it is not spiritual. Money matters, compensation for pastors and tithing are generally taboo subjects. These all contribute to the neglect of pastors. We pray for changing of the attitude of all believers, of giving thanks for what we have and willingness to give to God with gladness. May the Lord change Chinese believers' attitudes toward God’s servants, willing to care for them more financially.
Saturday
Many farmers move into cities but can still collect dividends from the agricultural collective back home, land compensation, or even resettlement benefits if their land was bought. Cities want to have the cheap laborers from the villages but prefer not to offer them adequate social benefits. Urban residents, however, commonly dislike and despise the migrant workers from the villages. We pray that rural believers would show the love of Jesus to migrant laborers in their neighborhood and have the burden to share the gospel with them.
Sunday
The decline of the church in rural China is quite evident. The majority of rural believers working in the cities are plugged into local churches there or even stop attending church. Thus, the vast majority of rural believers who move into the cities are lost to the church where they grew up. May the Lord have mercy on all the ministries designed to reach out and care for migrant workers in the cities. We need to pray for churches in the countryside to know how to disciples their young believers so they will not be lost to the temptations they face in the cities.
Monday
The one-child policy in China implies that one young couple will have to care for four elderly people and as the villages have become more urbanized, the expense of caring for the elderly has quickly risen. It is Biblical for believers to honor their parents and care for them when they are old. Let us pray that young Christians will be willing to care for their aging parents and treat them with love and tenderness, thus through these actions and coupled with their testimony, lead them to know Jesus Christ as Savior.

星期二
據估計全球25％奢侈品的購買者是中國人 - 這個數字是2007年的五倍。 中國奢侈品市場被看好是因為，新的客人不斷地的增加，而不僅僅是原有客源重覆消費. 中國肢體經濟條件大幅改進，但對教會的奉獻雖有提昇但卻沒有顯著的增加。我們為弟兄姊妹能甘心樂意的奉獻代禱。
星期三
中國奢侈品市場的擴大，是因為奢侈品零售店發展到二線城市。雖然這些是中型城市，但是這些城市人口都多於巴黎或是舊金山。二線城市的信徒增加，甚至教會數字不少於大城市。我們在禱告中記念在二三線城市的教會，許多教會沒有全職傳道人，我們為那些帶領的弟兄姐妹禱告，求主賜給他們異象、智慧、膽量與生命的榜樣。
星期四
中國的外匯儲備不斷創造歷史新高。政府官員擔心美元貶值、投資回報率等等問題，而使用外匯儲備投資的公司，要面對更大外匯儲備的安全性、流動性、保值增值的挑戰。與20多年前相比，中國的肢體經濟條件是好的太多了，但是奉獻並沒有相對的增加。求主加給每個弟兄姊妹更多感恩及樂施，而不是老看別人物質比自己富裕。
星期五
華人教會有一個普遍的問題就是“談錢色變”。講台上很少提到錢的問題，也不談講傳道人的待遇問題，很少教導十一奉獻。這些直接造成了今天許多教會經濟窘迫。我們求神自己來改變弟兄姊妹的態度，更有感恩的心，甘心樂意地奉獻給神。同樣地，願主改變我們對牧者的心態，不但是尊敬他們，也在經濟上不虧待神的僕人。
星期六
許多人的戶口在農村，可以享受到村集體經濟分紅，征地補償，回遷安置房等收益。 對城市而言，需要外地人做廉價的勞工，卻又希望盡量少承擔對他們的公共服務和社會保障。城市的居民一般對外地來的人存著排斥的態度。 我們再次為城市教會禱告，求主賜下愛心，對在教會附近的外來農民工多有關懷，也有向他們傳福音的負擔。
星期日
中國農村教會的衰退是很明顯的，但是進入城市的農村信徒們，卻沒有進入城市教會，絕大部份的信徒都流失了。求主憐憫，興起更多關心他們的事工，求主也讓農村教會在栽培信徒時，也能特別注意教導他們如何在繁華的城市中持守信仰。
星期一
中國一胎化生育政策導致一對年輕夫婦需要照顧四位老年人。由於農村地區變得日益城市化，照顧老年人的費用也在快速攀升，負擔變得愈加沉重。讓我們為所有年輕的基督徒來禱告，求神使他們不僅是願意照顧年邁的父母，更是願意用溫柔和愛來照顧他們，在父母面前為主作美好的見證，也能向他們分享耶穌基督的救贖。

Prayer Request 11/20 - 11/26

Tuesday
The outgoing political leader in China has acknowledged the rampant corruption inside the ranks of the Communist Party which will wreak havoc for those continuing in control of the party. The new generation of leaders will need to work hard to solve this problem. As believers we are called to pray for political leaders and those who rule over us. Let us pray that under the new leadership churches in China will continue to grow and the issue of church registration will become more favorable and clear.
Wednesday
Xi Jinping's father was a revolutionary hero who fought along with Mao Zedong. Although he was deposed in 1960, he was later vindicated and ascended to the top level of party leadership. Mr. Xi is one of the so-called "princelings" who are now in senior positions in the military and in politics. The power and wealth of the "princelings" in China are enormous due to their family background, education, and connections. Let us pray for many young believers who feel discouraged and sad because they feel they do not have any advantages in life or lack the connections to get a job.
Thursday
The new leader in China is considered to be very personable and charismatic. He enjoys soccer and Hollywood big-budget films. He is known for his physique, his deep voice, a trophy wife who is a famous folk singer but has held a very low profile in public. Church leaders in China must present a "spiritual appearance" and are usually not considered to be personable or approachable. Let us pray for all the leaders and their families that they will have the ability to connect with their flocks as their friends as well as their shepherds.
Friday
The new leader of China is no stranger to the cruelty of the power struggle of the Communist Party. During the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76. Mr.Xi was sent to Shaanxi for seven years where he lived in caves, dug trenches,and cleared pig manure from their pens as part of the nationwide re-education of youth. Those in that generation who experienced the horrific Cultural Revolution invariably have psychological scars. They are also in church leadership now. We pray they will be more trusting, less defensive to criticism, and more open to suggestions because of God's love.
Saturday
In 1982 Xi Jinping made a strategic decision and he requested to go back to the place he had served at the grassroots level as vice mayor in Hebei and later in Xiamen City. He developed good sense to business issues and his political skills were honed in the process of dealing with Taiwan. A well-rounded leader needs to have some experience at the grass root level. Let us pray for courage and good interpersonal skills for all the new pastors. Most have never received any mentoring or supervision so sadly they have learned only through making mistakes themselves.
Sunday
It is totally unrealistic to expect large-scale changes overnight in any new political leadership. There is no way one single leader can change China immediately. If he somehow jeopardizes the collective interest of the other faction, his fate is dimmed as previous failed leaders have shown. Churches in China also change slowly but we need to pray that aged pastors will be willing to give younger ones room to practice and grow. We also ask the Lord for patience and humility for the younger leaders.
Monday
Beijing has always seen Fujian as the military front and future battleground and this has resulted in this area lagging behind other coastal provinces economically. Fujian Province is only eighty-five miles from Taiwan and in the past the majority of construction there has been for military purposes rather than for roads and ports. Churches in Fujian have flourished because of its long Christian history and connection with Southeast Asia's Chinese communities. We lift up all the believers there as well as the increasing number of training centers and efforts by churches to reach out to their communities.

 

星期二
中國最高領導不得不承認黨內腐敗問題的嚴重，若處理不好，可能導致亡黨亡國。現在這副擔子壓在中國第五代領導人的肩上。神提醒我們要為執政掌權者祈求，讓我們為新一代的政治領袖禱告，求神保守領導們有智慧的心，秉公義為民服務；也使教會能繼續擴展，尤其在教會是否要向政府註冊的問題上，能因著新的政策有所突破及更好的解決方式。
星期三
習近平的父親是與毛澤東並肩的革命英雄，他在1960年代被打倒，平反後升入中共高層任要職。習近平被稱為「太子黨」的一員，這些「太子黨」擁有特殊的家庭背景、教育和人脈關係，現時佔據中國軍政領域的要職，具有巨大的權勢及財富。許多年輕信徒因來自平凡的家庭，無任何人脈照應，以致無法找到一份好的工作，而自感卑下，灰心氣餒。求神加添他們信心，知道人生的際遇都在神的掌管下，能看見我們得著幫助全在乎造天地的耶和華。
星期四
中國新任領導人習近平很得人民喜愛，一定程度上歸功於他偉岸的身材、深沉圓厚的嗓音和他光彩照人的妻子。他妻子是一位頗受歡迎的民族歌唱家，但近年一直保持低調。習近平的愛好亦貼近潮流，喜歡足球和好萊塢的戰爭大片。中國的教會領袖向來給人嚴謹、屬靈的道貌岸然印象，求主時常提醒祂的僕人，要言行一致，不要偽善，能用真善的生命來影響生命，不但得著群羊的尊重，更能在主裡肢體聯絡合宜，彼此建立。
星期五
新任的領袖習近平對黨內權力鬥爭之殘酷毫不​​陌生。在1966-76年的文化大革命，他無書可讀，成為「紅衛兵」被下放到農村再教育。習近平在陝西窯洞中度過了七年歲月，與村民一起挖渠挑豬糞。好些曾經歷文化大革命的人，現在成為教會的領導，但文革所留下的心理傷痕還是深刻的。求主憐憫醫治他們，能更多信靠神，不懼怕別人的指責和批評，因著神的大愛，能謙卑自己，接納他人良性的建議。
星期六
1982年，習近平做出了一個戰略性的決定：主動要求返回地方服務，下到基層鍛煉。他陸續在河北、廈門市擔任副市長，鍛煉出自己的商業敏感度，並在與台灣打交道的過程中磨練了自己的政治技巧。養成一位成熟的教會屬靈領袖也需要有第一手的知識和經歷，否則所做的工往往不夠紮實或者不合主的心意。我們為年輕的傳道人祈求，求主幫助他們能有屬靈的導師及同伴扶持，又加添他們信心與勇氣，增進處人的技巧，服侍時能事半功倍。
星期日
期望中國新一屆領導班子一夜之間推進大規模變革是不切實際的。新領導一個人不可能改變中國，如果這個人觸及了利益集團，就會遭到被打進冷宮的命運。中國的教會正逐步改變，我們求主使年長的傳道人，以為父的心腸為主栽培年輕一代教會領袖，給他們操練的機會，並協助他們挑起擔子。我們也求主賜給年輕一代有耐心和謙卑受教的心。
星期一
由於北京方面一直把福建省看成軍事前沿，導致福建在經濟上落後於其他沿海省份。福建省距離台灣只有85英里，它的建設重點是軍事設施而不是公路和港口。福建教會有悠久的宣教歷史，也和東南亞的華人教會有深遠密切的關係。我們為近年教會蓬勃的發展感謝神。求神保守當地信徒們的靈命成長也加添他們得救的人數，更是使用他們的神學院和培訓點，成為神合用的器皿。

Prayer Request 11/13 - 11/19

Tuesday
Zhejiang, a province on the east coast of China, has had the most "farmers changing to non-farmers". As it has become more prosperous this has changed and more farmers are staying in their villages to farm and earn as much money as they would in the city. The affluence of Zhejiang where there are many magnificent churches is famous throughout China. We want to pray for the spiritual growth of believers there. May the Lord bless them with a great revival so they will be able to help many other weak and struggling smaller churches.
Wednesday
In the prosperous province of Zhejiang, it is said that one can spend 100 yuan and a pack of expensive cigarettes to hire a migrant worker to "knife his enemy". A young migrant worker in Zhejiang earns about 1500 yuan a month and spends 150 yuan on cigarettes, 300 yuan on food and 300 yuan on the Internet. Not all migrant workers are able to sent money home and even if they do, it is usually a very small amount. We pray for Christian families whose children are working in the cities that the Lord will keep them from sin and temptation and that He will connect them closely to a church or fellowship of believers.
Thursday
In the poorer central and western region in China, in addition to the shortage of healthcare resources, a greater challenge is people’s high expectation for medical care. In the large hospitals, there is an invariably a long line for registration, payments, examination, pharmacy and even surgery.Churches face a similar problem since the rural churches have few resources. In general, rural preachers lack adequate training. We pray for faith for those who serve in rural churches so they will have the strength and boldness to serve as the Lord has called them to do.
Friday
As the medical standards of county-level hospitals improve, it is expected that two-thirds of residents in rural areas will be able to utilize medical care at that level and then hospitals in the large cities will not be so crowded. A majority of the church buildings in the country areas are old and need rebuilding. Let us remember those churches who are planning to rebuild or are in the process of raising funds. We pray for unity of spirit and revival in these churches as they expand their facilities and ministries.
Saturday
Even though the county-level hospitals are improving, there is still a shortage of good doctors which cannot be solved by rotating a few doctors there from city hospitals. In order to prevent people from flooding to hospitals in cities, China needs better hospitals in the rural areas, ones people can trust. We continue to pray for the spiritual state and quality of preaching in all of the rural churches. We know it will take generations to improve but we know their simple faith in God is a wonderful example for all of us.
Sunday
According to a conservative estimate there are about 50 million Christians in China. About three or four years ago there was a Korean estimate of 80 million. Hong Kong scholars believe that 30 million is more reasonable despite the claim some have made of 100 million believers. The number of Chinese believers has been growing and we praise God for that but it is obvious that churches in rural areas are in serious decline and need our prayers to sustain them. Today we beseech God to send revival to these churches.
Monday
It is difficult to get an accurate count of believers even from the government’s “Three-self” churches because, 1) local government do not want to report the existence of large number of Christians, 2）more believers means more fees and, 3) some believers refuse to report their numbers. Let us pray for revival in all of the open churches. May the Lord give their leaders a burden to take the gospel into their communities. These churches have the same problem found elsewhere of having a large number of believers but very few full-time workers so they must depend on volunteers to carry out their caring ministries.

星期二
中國人口流動最頻繁區域之一的東部沿海省份浙江省，省內的「農轉非」人口數量從2004年時的57.7萬人降到去年的18.9萬人，降幅達67%之多。原因是目前許多農民選擇留在家鄉務農，因為收入比進城當民工更高了。浙江省的富裕是全國出名的，那裡也有很多華麗的教堂。我們為浙江省信徒靈命的成長祈求，願主更新他們的靈命，賜下再次的復興；也幫助他們持守異象，繼續成為對其他弱小教會有濟弱扶傾使命的教會。
星期三
在經濟發達的浙江省，100元再加一包中華煙，即可藉助黑勢力，雇佣一個新生代農民工去「砍人」。一個月薪1500元的「農二代」，每月開銷如下：香煙150元，吃飯300元，上網300…。他們出外打工能寄錢回家的人不多，縱使有，數目亦不大。讓我們在禱告中記念來自基督徒家庭的「農二代」，求主保守他們在城市裡，不在罪惡的試探前跌倒，並能找到合適的教會，與弟兄姊妹一同追求成長。
星期四
中國中西部地區經濟薄弱，除醫療資源短缺外，更大的困難來自對醫療水平的高要求。大醫院裡非常擁擠，掛號、交費、檢查、取藥以及手術都要大排長隊。教會也有同樣的問題，一般而言，農村教會設備簡陋，傳道人也缺少較完備的訓練。求主憐憫看顧當地的需要，加添傳道人的信心，事奉的膽量與能力，也有更多接受裝備的機會。
星期五
隨著縣級醫院醫療水平的改善，有三分之二的農村病患能夠到至少是縣級醫院看病，大城市醫院的擁擠狀況將獲得緩解。許多在縣城的教堂已經是年久失修，急需擴建或重建。我們在禱告中記念正在計劃重建或募款過程中的教會，求主賜給他們合一的靈，以及因著擴展能帶動教會的復興，使用他們新的硬體設施為教會事工帶來突破性的發展。
星期六
縣級醫院的水平改善，仍然缺少好的醫生，這不是能夠通過從外地來幾個輪轉的醫生能實現。防止人們到大城市裡的大醫院看病的辦法是就近提供他們能夠信任的醫院。我們繼續為農村教的講台和教導來祈求， 賜給信徒在屬靈質量大有進步。農村教會的改進不是幾年可以改善的，但是農村信徒愛主的心志，單純的信心確實是我們的好榜樣。
星期日
當今“家庭教會”信徒的數目保守估計在5000萬，據韓國三、四年前的調查統計認為，應該有8000多萬；而香港教會學者的保守估計數字為3000萬，但出現中國有一億信徒的說法。我們為市教會人數增長來感恩，也為農村教會信徒有些減少及靈性明顯的冷淡守望代求，求主再次挑旺信徒，在他們當中賜下復興的火炬。
星期一
三自在信徒人數統計方面是失實的，因為地方政府不願張揚當地有大量信徒的事實；也有的因向地方宗教局登記時要收錢，信徒不願交錢；還有些信徒認為信仰是屬神的事情，不願意如實登記。我們要為公開教會的靈命復興來祈求，願主將在社區中傳福的負擔更多加給教會領袖們。三自教會有共同的難處，就是信徒眾多，但是全職的工人卻很少，關懷事工都是靠弟兄姐妹的投入來分擔，求主記念公開教會進一步發展所需要的信心、智慧與資源。

Prayer Request 11/6 - 11/12

Tuesday
In China, culture and the arts develop under the watchful eye of the government and anything too hip or interesting gets shut down. In Korea, by contrast, artists and entertainers thrive in a space that is highly commercialized but also quite free of interference by the state. Churches in China emphasize tradition and conformity. Let us pray they will stay culturally relevant and not disconnected from society. We pray that many churches will make it their priority to reach out to young people.
Wednesday
Korean culture has deeply influenced all of Asia, especially the young people. The popularity of Korean drama has also led to the favor of their movies, music, and food. In contrast the only part of Chinese culture which has been exported is the Kung Fu movies. Churches in China boast of millions of believers. We pray they will soon have a great impact for God's kingdom in the world but first they must become a shining testimony for the Lord in China.
Thursday
The "Korean Wave" profoundly affects both the entertainment and education industries in China. The Korean fever started when the Hunan Satellite TV Company ran the soap opera "Dai Jang Geum". Korean movies are also very popular in China. The contribution and influence of Korean Christians to the church in China is also deep and wide. We praise God for all the seminaries, and training centers supported and operated by missionaries from Korea. We thank the Lord, too, for Korean praise music which is especially popular among young Christians in China.
Friday
When the Korean fever swept through China, many actors and directors openly criticized the trend and called for the government to resist this invasion of Korean culture. The majority of leaders in the Chinese churches are either ignorant of or antagonistic to popular culture which makes it difficult for the churches to engage and attract young people. We pray that churches will be more open and accepting of present-day life so sinners can feel loved by the Body of Christ.
Saturday
South Korea, a country with the twice of the population of Shanghai, somehow knows how to capture all of Asia and reap a huge profit in the process. K-pop concerts in both Hong Kong and mainland China are very lucrative and Korean artists are well positioned to sell their wares in the largest music market--China. Korean influences are evident in churches in China, especially in the cities and among college students. There are close to eight thousand Korean missionaries in China. We pray for their ministries that the Lord will give them much good fruit and a large harvest.
Sunday
In its early years, the Korean Wave didn't seem to be so imperialistic as American culture but more recently there has been a backlash from a loud minority of the people. This year China passed a law limiting the amount of foreign programming that can be shown on TV. Historically, Chinese youth have not seen churches as friendly or welcoming. In the majority of churches it is hard to find any young people. We pray that more churches will put forth the effort to attract young people. We also ask the Lord to change the biased attitude many church leaders have toward young people.
Monday
The Korean Wave, far from seeming to be a benign export from a non-threatening country, is now commonly described as an "invasion" as though it were a sort of mental Asian carp that is clogging the minds of young Asians. Many Chinese youth adore and imitate the looks and fashions of K-pop artists. Young Chinese Christians badly need mentors who provide role models of faith. We pray there will be many more mature believers who see this unmet need and step up to inspire young people live a faithful life for Jesus and serve Him.

星期二
文化和藝術的發展，在中國都是被政府嚴謹注視著，任何過度或太先進的內涵都會被上級關閉。相較之下，韓國的藝術家與演藝人員有極大及商業化的空間，也不會受到過多的干預。中國教會一向強調傳統與一致性。我們需要為教會能保留與文化相關且不與社會脫離的原則來禱告，教會更是要能以接觸更多的年輕一代為優先。
星期三
韓國文化深深影響了全亞洲，尤其是年輕一代。韓劇普遍的受歡迎，也帶動了韓國電影，音樂和食品的廣受青睞。 相對之下，中國文化惟一在海外馳名的只是功夫電影。中國教會擁有數以千萬計的信徒。我們為信徒有一天在能神的國度有更多更大的貢獻代禱。在那日來到之前，但願神賜給眾信徒在中國社會中，有美好的見證來榮耀主名。
星期四
「韓流」不但影響娛樂界還影響中國教育界。在娛樂業方面，湖南衛視播放的韓劇《大長今》也曾風靡一時。韓國基督徒對中國教會的貢獻與影響是深而廣的。韓國的讚美音樂也在年輕信徒之間也廣受歡迎，我們為韓國基督徒的擺上感恩，也要為所支持與開拓的神學院、培訓點代禱，願神大大的使用。
星期五
由於「韓流」在中國盛行，有些演員、導演批評韓流使中國演藝界受到打擊，並建議政府以強硬手段擊退韓流。一般而言，教會領袖們對年輕人的流行文化，不是漠視就是反對，這樣的態度使得教會很難吸引年輕一代。我們求主幫助中國教會能更開放，也能正面地接受時代的潮流的挑戰，能與社會對話。
星期六
韓國人口還不到上海的兩倍，竟然能捉住全亞洲的心，也知道如何賺亞洲人的錢。K-POP演唱會，在香港和中國賣座場場爆滿，深深地佔有全世界最大的音樂市場 。在中國教會， 韓國的影響力也是處處可見，特別是在城市和大學生事工中。在中國大概有近8000位韓國宣教士，我們為他們的事工禱告，求主賜給他們有更多收穫，也結有美好的果子。
星期日
早期國人對韓流的感受是，它沒有美國文化那麼「帝國主義」，但是近來也有人對寒流有相當的反彈。今年初當局通過一項規定，限制電視播放外國節目的時間。從歷史上來看，中國年輕一代普遍地對教會感到十分陌生。許多教會中，年輕人寥寥無幾或幾乎不存在。我們為教會能更努力接觸年輕人來禱告，特別是求主改變許多教會領袖對年輕人的偏見與誤解，能為主道廣傳及教會的承傳竭力開拓這個年輕人族群。
星期一
韓流在過去似乎是一種良性的出口，許多中國年輕人風靡崇拜及模仿韓國藝人的的外觀與時尚。近來有不少人認為是韓國文化的侵略，霸占了年輕亞洲人的腦袋。年輕一代信徒迫切需要信仰的榜樣與屬靈的導師。求教會需要更多成熟的信徒站出來，幫助年輕人堅固信仰， 激勵年輕信徒忠心，活出耶穌基督的生命，效法在教會裡盡心事奉主及眾人的榜樣。

Prayer Request 11/5 - 11/12

Tuesday
In China, culture and the arts develop under the watchful eye of the government and anything too hip or interesting gets shut down. In Korea, by contrast, artists and entertainers thrive in a space that is highly commercialized but also quite free of interference by the state. Churches in China emphasize tradition and conformity. Let us pray they will stay culturally relevant and not disconnected from society. We pray that many churches will make it their priority to reach out to young people.
Wednesday
Korean culture has deeply influenced all of Asia, especially the young people. The popularity of Korean drama has also led to the favor of their movies, music, and food. In contrast the only part of Chinese culture which has been exported is the Kung Fu movies. Churches in China boast of millions of believers. We pray they will soon have a great impact for God's kingdom in the world but first they must become a shining testimony for the Lord in China.
Thursday
The "Korean Wave" profoundly affects both the entertainment and education industries in China. The Korean fever started when the Hunan Satellite TV Company ran the soap opera "Dai Jang Geum". Korean movies are also very popular in China. The contribution and influence of Korean Christians to the church in China is also deep and wide. We praise God for all the seminaries, and training centers supported and operated by missionaries from Korea. We thank the Lord, too, for Korean praise music which is especially popular among young Christians in China.
Friday
When the Korean fever swept through China, many actors and directors openly criticized the trend and called for the government to resist this invasion of Korean culture. The majority of leaders in the Chinese churches are either ignorant of or antagonistic to popular culture which makes it difficult for the churches to engage and attract young people. We pray that churches will be more open and accepting of present-day life so sinners can feel loved by the Body of Christ.
Saturday
South Korea, a country with the twice of the population of Shanghai, somehow knows how to capture all of Asia and reap a huge profit in the process. K-pop concerts in both Hong Kong and mainland China are very lucrative and Korean artists are well positioned to sell their wares in the largest music market--China. Korean influences are evident in churches in China, especially in the cities and among college students. There are close to eight thousand Korean missionaries in China. We pray for their ministries that the Lord will give them much good fruit and a large harvest.
Sunday
In its early years, the Korean Wave didn't seem to be so imperialistic as American culture but more recently there has been a backlash from a loud minority of the people. This year China passed a law limiting the amount of foreign programming that can be shown on TV. Historically, Chinese youth have not seen churches as friendly or welcoming. In the majority of churches it is hard to find any young people. We pray that more churches will put forth the effort to attract young people. We also ask the Lord to change the biased attitude many church leaders have toward young people.
Monday
The Korean Wave, far from seeming to be a benign export from a non-threatening country, is now commonly described as an "invasion" as though it were a sort of mental Asian carp that is clogging the minds of young Asians. Many Chinese youth adore and imitate the looks and fashions of K-pop artists. Young Chinese Christians badly need mentors who provide role models of faith. We pray there will be many more mature believers who see this unmet need and step up to inspire young people live a faithful life for Jesus and serve Him.


星期二
文化和藝術的發展，在中國都是被政府嚴謹注視著，任何過度或太先進的內涵都會被上級關閉。相較之下，韓國的藝術家與演藝人員有極大及商業化的空間，也不會受到過多的干預。中國教會一向強調傳統與一致性。我們需要為教會能保留與文化相關且不與社會脫離的原則來禱告，教會更是要能以接觸更多的年輕一代為優先。
星期三
韓國文化深深影響了全亞洲，尤其是年輕一代。韓劇普遍的受歡迎，也帶動了韓國電影，音樂和食品的廣受青睞。 相對之下，中國文化惟一在海外馳名的只是功夫電影。中國教會擁有數以千萬計的信徒。我們為信徒有一天在能神的國度有更多更大的貢獻代禱。在那日來到之前，但願神賜給眾信徒在中國社會中，有美好的見證來榮耀主名。
星期四
「韓流」不但影響娛樂界還影響中國教育界。在娛樂業方面，湖南衛視播放的韓劇《大長今》也曾風靡一時。韓國基督徒對中國教會的貢獻與影響是深而廣的。韓國的讚美音樂也在年輕信徒之間也廣受歡迎，我們為韓國基督徒的擺上感恩，也要為所支持與開拓的神學院、培訓點代禱，願神大大的使用。
星期五
由於「韓流」在中國盛行，有些演員、導演批評韓流使中國演藝界受到打擊，並建議政府以強硬手段擊退韓流。一般而言，教會領袖們對年輕人的流行文化，不是漠視就是反對，這樣的態度使得教會很難吸引年輕一代。我們求主幫助中國教會能更開放，也能正面地接受時代的潮流的挑戰，能與社會對話。
星期六
韓國人口還不到上海的兩倍，竟然能捉住全亞洲的心，也知道如何賺亞洲人的錢。K-POP演唱會，在香港和中國賣座場場爆滿，深深地佔有全世界最大的音樂市場 。在中國教會， 韓國的影響力也是處處可見，特別是在城市和大學生事工中。在中國大概有近8000位韓國宣教士，我們為他們的事工禱告，求主賜給他們有更多收穫，也結有美好的果子。
星期日
早期國人對韓流的感受是，它沒有美國文化那麼「帝國主義」，但是近來也有人對寒流有相當的反彈。今年初當局通過一項規定，限制電視播放外國節目的時間。從歷史上來看，中國年輕一代普遍地對教會感到十分陌生。許多教會中，年輕人寥寥無幾或幾乎不存在。我們為教會能更努力接觸年輕人來禱告，特別是求主改變許多教會領袖對年輕人的偏見與誤解，能為主道廣傳及教會的承傳竭力開拓這個年輕人族群。
星期一
韓流在過去似乎是一種良性的出口，許多中國年輕人風靡崇拜及模仿韓國藝人的的外觀與時尚。近來有不少人認為是韓國文化的侵略，霸占了年輕亞洲人的腦袋。年輕一代信徒迫切需要信仰的榜樣與屬靈的導師。求教會需要更多成熟的信徒站出來，幫助年輕人堅固信仰， 激勵年輕信徒忠心，活出耶穌基督的生命，效法在教會裡盡心事奉主及眾人的榜樣。