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Tuesday
Trade schools offer hope for rural migrants in China. For the children of China’s 200 million migrant laborers, vocational schools offer the promise of better-paying and more stable work than their parents have. Chinese parents take great pride in having children who earn a lot of money. Let us pray for pastors and others who work in churches that the Lord will bless them and richly reward their efforts so they will see that they are accumulating treasure in heaven.
Wednesday
While China has long had state-run vocational schools, critics say that these schools are bogged down by bureaucracy and overwhelmed by the huge number of youth who need further training.The training of Chinese pastors in the past has focused more on knowledge and less on character and spiritual formation. We pray that those who lead the training sessions will have spiritual insight and wisdom and emphasize training the whole person, preparing a vessel suitable for the Lord’s use that will build up the Body of Christ.
Thursday
Courses in vocational schools cover a wide range of subjects which often depend on the needs of the region. In Liaoning Province, an industrial area in the North, courses in automotive repair and construction are popular. In the cities, students opt for courses in tourism and customer service, Learning about the installation and upkeep of air-conditioning are popular. Theological training for church workers must be coupled with the building of character and maturity of interpersonal skills. We pray that new church workers will be thoroughly equipped with Biblical knowledge, a beautiful testimony, good interpersonal relationships, that they may be good examples for believers.
Friday
While newly-minted university graduates face a tight job market, skilled vocational school graduates are in high demand with employment rates above ninety-five percent. We pray for the new generation of church workers, that the Lord will give them wisdom in the use of their time so they will take time to continue to study, that they will understand and empathize with their sheep, and be a model of love and faith for their congregation.
Saturday
Popular online dating and the low view of marital commitment are seriously affecting fidelity in marriage among Christians in China. The churches do not have enough pastors which hampers effective pastoral intervention when infidelity does take place. We pray that churches will not shy away from discussing how a Christian man should be a godly husband and father. We pray for male pastors, too, since they are favorite targets of the devil. Let us pray that teaching against infidelity be strong and concrete.
Sunday
Among believers in China, many marriages truly need God’s healing. Not only is there difference in the value systems of the husband and wife but there is also a lack of communication which affects the marriage, the relationship between parents and child, and that with the in-laws. We remember those who are struggling with unbelieving spouses and even face opposition at home. May the Lord have mercy on these families and give them grace, strength, patience, and love so they will not lose faith in Him and even help to change their families through His love.
Monday
Since training for marriage counseling is not yet widely available in the churches in China, they need more books on marriage and the family. In particular, they need books on how to pray for their husbands, the role of spouses, and communication between spouses. Let us pray for more resources to help Christian couples. We beseech God, too, to give churches many elderly and mature couples who can give wise advice to younger ones who are struggling in their marriages.
Trade schools offer hope for rural migrants in China. For the children of China’s 200 million migrant laborers, vocational schools offer the promise of better-paying and more stable work than their parents have. Chinese parents take great pride in having children who earn a lot of money. Let us pray for pastors and others who work in churches that the Lord will bless them and richly reward their efforts so they will see that they are accumulating treasure in heaven.
Wednesday
While China has long had state-run vocational schools, critics say that these schools are bogged down by bureaucracy and overwhelmed by the huge number of youth who need further training.The training of Chinese pastors in the past has focused more on knowledge and less on character and spiritual formation. We pray that those who lead the training sessions will have spiritual insight and wisdom and emphasize training the whole person, preparing a vessel suitable for the Lord’s use that will build up the Body of Christ.
Thursday
Courses in vocational schools cover a wide range of subjects which often depend on the needs of the region. In Liaoning Province, an industrial area in the North, courses in automotive repair and construction are popular. In the cities, students opt for courses in tourism and customer service, Learning about the installation and upkeep of air-conditioning are popular. Theological training for church workers must be coupled with the building of character and maturity of interpersonal skills. We pray that new church workers will be thoroughly equipped with Biblical knowledge, a beautiful testimony, good interpersonal relationships, that they may be good examples for believers.
Friday
While newly-minted university graduates face a tight job market, skilled vocational school graduates are in high demand with employment rates above ninety-five percent. We pray for the new generation of church workers, that the Lord will give them wisdom in the use of their time so they will take time to continue to study, that they will understand and empathize with their sheep, and be a model of love and faith for their congregation.
Saturday
Popular online dating and the low view of marital commitment are seriously affecting fidelity in marriage among Christians in China. The churches do not have enough pastors which hampers effective pastoral intervention when infidelity does take place. We pray that churches will not shy away from discussing how a Christian man should be a godly husband and father. We pray for male pastors, too, since they are favorite targets of the devil. Let us pray that teaching against infidelity be strong and concrete.
Sunday
Among believers in China, many marriages truly need God’s healing. Not only is there difference in the value systems of the husband and wife but there is also a lack of communication which affects the marriage, the relationship between parents and child, and that with the in-laws. We remember those who are struggling with unbelieving spouses and even face opposition at home. May the Lord have mercy on these families and give them grace, strength, patience, and love so they will not lose faith in Him and even help to change their families through His love.
Monday
Since training for marriage counseling is not yet widely available in the churches in China, they need more books on marriage and the family. In particular, they need books on how to pray for their husbands, the role of spouses, and communication between spouses. Let us pray for more resources to help Christian couples. We beseech God, too, to give churches many elderly and mature couples who can give wise advice to younger ones who are struggling in their marriages.
星期二
對中國二億農民工子女而言，職業教育帶來比父母有更高收入及更穩定的工作。華人父母常以子女賺大錢為榮。我們來為傳道人及教會同工禱告，求神祝福他們，幫助他們把眼光放在天上永恆的積業，主必親自厚厚賞賜他們忠心的擺上。
星期三
雖然中國的公立職業學校制度已經有相當長的歷史，但由於需要培訓的青年人數龐大，加上受體制的影響，這類學校已經不堪重負。過去中國教會的工人培訓比較側重聖經知識的傳授，對於品格、靈命的操練很難兼顧。求主賜給培訓人員有屬靈的洞察力和智慧，著重全人健全的訓練，為神培育合主使用的器皿 。
星期四
職業學校的課程涵蓋科目範圍廣，通常視當地需求而定。在中國北方遼寧省的工業區，汽修和建築專業頗受青睞。在城市裡，學生們往往會選擇旅遊和客服專業，空調安裝和維修。在神學教育上，神學裝備不等於人生閱歷，同時更不可忽略生命的建立，待人處事態度。我們禱告教會新一代同工除了能有純正的聖經知識外，也有的生命見證和人際關係，能作眾人的楷模。
星期五
大學應屆畢業生就業形勢雖然嚴峻，但市場對技能嫻熟的職校畢業生需求量仍鉅大，職校生就業率超過95%。求主賜教會新一代同工有智慧分配時間，在繁忙的服事裡刻意抽出時間進修學習，並且能深入「民間」、體察「民情」，瞭解並關顧羊群。在愛心、信上都能做信徒們的好榜樣。
星期六
現在流行的「網戀」、脆弱的婚姻承諾等問題都影響信徒對婚姻的忠貞。由於內地教會普遍有「羊多牧人少」的情況，牧者難以全面照顧每個信徒，及時知道信徒的婚姻出了狀況而給予幫助。求主幫助教會能按真理教導男人當如何當一個神所喜悅的丈夫及父親。由於惡者最愛攻擊群羊的牧者，我們也需要為男傳道的心思意念祈求，使教會在婚姻及家庭的教導上不流於空洞無力，而是幫助信徒獲得堅強又實用的裝備。
星期日
許多信徒的婚姻實在需要神的憐憫和醫治。夫妻價值觀南轅北轍，欠缺溝通的技巧等等，都是普遍的問題。不佳的夫妻關係也嚴重影響親子關係，以及公婆、岳父母的感情。我們特別為遭受配偶反對信仰甚至逼迫的信徒禱告，求主施恩，加添神兒女的力量，忍耐及愛心，不失去對神的信心，更能感動未信的家人因著流露神的愛，而生發羨慕認識主的心。
星期一
在婚姻輔導供不應求之際，信徒實在需要更多關於婚姻與家庭類別的屬靈書籍，例如有關如何維繫美滿婚姻、為配偶禱告、夫妻角色、培養夫婦間愛的言語、增進夫妻溝通技巧等等書籍。我們祈求主幫助信徒得著相關的真理教導，教會領袖與信徒都能有更多屬靈方面的支援與供應。也求主在教會中大量興起能關心家庭的年長信徒，時常為有婚姻問題的家庭輔導與守望。
對中國二億農民工子女而言，職業教育帶來比父母有更高收入及更穩定的工作。華人父母常以子女賺大錢為榮。我們來為傳道人及教會同工禱告，求神祝福他們，幫助他們把眼光放在天上永恆的積業，主必親自厚厚賞賜他們忠心的擺上。
星期三
雖然中國的公立職業學校制度已經有相當長的歷史，但由於需要培訓的青年人數龐大，加上受體制的影響，這類學校已經不堪重負。過去中國教會的工人培訓比較側重聖經知識的傳授，對於品格、靈命的操練很難兼顧。求主賜給培訓人員有屬靈的洞察力和智慧，著重全人健全的訓練，為神培育合主使用的器皿 。
星期四
職業學校的課程涵蓋科目範圍廣，通常視當地需求而定。在中國北方遼寧省的工業區，汽修和建築專業頗受青睞。在城市裡，學生們往往會選擇旅遊和客服專業，空調安裝和維修。在神學教育上，神學裝備不等於人生閱歷，同時更不可忽略生命的建立，待人處事態度。我們禱告教會新一代同工除了能有純正的聖經知識外，也有的生命見證和人際關係，能作眾人的楷模。
星期五
大學應屆畢業生就業形勢雖然嚴峻，但市場對技能嫻熟的職校畢業生需求量仍鉅大，職校生就業率超過95%。求主賜教會新一代同工有智慧分配時間，在繁忙的服事裡刻意抽出時間進修學習，並且能深入「民間」、體察「民情」，瞭解並關顧羊群。在愛心、信上都能做信徒們的好榜樣。
星期六
現在流行的「網戀」、脆弱的婚姻承諾等問題都影響信徒對婚姻的忠貞。由於內地教會普遍有「羊多牧人少」的情況，牧者難以全面照顧每個信徒，及時知道信徒的婚姻出了狀況而給予幫助。求主幫助教會能按真理教導男人當如何當一個神所喜悅的丈夫及父親。由於惡者最愛攻擊群羊的牧者，我們也需要為男傳道的心思意念祈求，使教會在婚姻及家庭的教導上不流於空洞無力，而是幫助信徒獲得堅強又實用的裝備。
星期日
許多信徒的婚姻實在需要神的憐憫和醫治。夫妻價值觀南轅北轍，欠缺溝通的技巧等等，都是普遍的問題。不佳的夫妻關係也嚴重影響親子關係，以及公婆、岳父母的感情。我們特別為遭受配偶反對信仰甚至逼迫的信徒禱告，求主施恩，加添神兒女的力量，忍耐及愛心，不失去對神的信心，更能感動未信的家人因著流露神的愛，而生發羨慕認識主的心。
星期一
在婚姻輔導供不應求之際，信徒實在需要更多關於婚姻與家庭類別的屬靈書籍，例如有關如何維繫美滿婚姻、為配偶禱告、夫妻角色、培養夫婦間愛的言語、增進夫妻溝通技巧等等書籍。我們祈求主幫助信徒得著相關的真理教導，教會領袖與信徒都能有更多屬靈方面的支援與供應。也求主在教會中大量興起能關心家庭的年長信徒，時常為有婚姻問題的家庭輔導與守望。
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