Prayer Request 12/29 - 1/4

Tuesday
About 274 million migrants live in cities across the country. One in three people in the southern province of Guangdong are migrants from elsewhere in China. We pray for wisdom and compassion of Jesus for churches in cities, knowing how to care and minister believers from villages, so they will not be lost without shepherd. We too pray for those working in cities, they will not stop worship and fellowship in churches.
Wednesday
Many are alarmed by how quickly China churches are becoming secularized, people see churches a social gathering place especially after retirement. Also, churches are not transparent in its finance, causing believers to be cynical and not willing to be involved. We pray for revival of His churches, protection of those who love and serve Him. We ask God to corrupt the attacks of cults and punish the evil servants who treat the House of God as their own enterprise.
Thursday
The population of migrant workers in Guangdong Province is almost twenty millions, they come from Hunan, Sichuan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Henan, these six provinces accounted for more than eighty percent of all migrant workers. We pray for Hong Kong churches will seize the opportunity to share gospel to workers in use Guangdong, because many migrant workers return to their hometowns, as a way to reach provinces in the inland China.
Friday
In 2012, nearly 60 percent of China's migrant population is 16-40 year old male. Four-fifths of migrant workers have completed at least secondary education. In 2010, the vast majority of construction workers and coal miners are migrant workers. The trend of finding work in the cities will continue. So, we pray churches in the cities will show sincerity in accepting believers from the villages, even though there are cultural and educational differences, but we are all members of the Body of Christ, to love one another.
Saturday
China’s central government allocate funding for welfare and social services base on the number of residents with household registration, which totally exclude all the migrants residing in the town or cities. It is a fact that majority of rural Christians cannot find a spiritual home in the cities, stop attending church, or lost in sins without help. We pray for God’s mercy, giving churches practical ways to help rural believers lost in the cities.
Sunday
City governments lack the funding to provide medical care and education for migrant workers in their cities, to cover those expenses, cities become overly reliant on selling land-use rights and borrowing. Rural Christians who moved to cities for works find city church cold and unwelcoming. Many cannot even find churches. We pray that church leaders will lead their people to care for migrant workers, and even start worship catering to the migrants in their community.
Monday
The wealth gap between Chinese urban and rural areas has increased over the last three decades. By 2012, people in cities will earn 3.1 times if those in the rural areas. We praise the Lord for the numerical growth China churches have experienced in the past 30 years, but we ask the Lord for how churches need to help believers grow spiritually, so we will have dedicated, victorious believers who would shine in this crooked age.


星期二
中國的城市中大約有2.74億的外來人口。在南方的廣東省，三分之一的居民來自其他省份。求主賜智慧與愛心給城巿教會，曉得如何來關心和牧養來自農村的信徒，不叫他們如同沒有牧人的羊群一般流離無依。更求主保守在城巿打工的信徒們，越過各種的難處，勝過誘惑，不停止聚會。
星期三
許多人警覺到許多中國教會正快速地走向世俗化，成為聚樂和休閒的場所，尤其對許多退休人士更是如此。而教會決策和財務缺乏透明度，亦造成信徒對教會參與度不高。我們禱告主復興祂的教會，扶持忠心愛主的信徒。更求主敗壞異端邪教的攻擊，懲治把神的家當做自己伸展權勢舞台的惡僕。
星期四
廣東省内的流動人口接近二千萬，其中湖南、四川、湖北、江西、廣西、河南等六個省份的人佔八成以上。求主激勵香港信徒把握機會，能以廣東省為傳福音起點，帶領更多外來民工信主，當這些在廣東打工時信主的信徒有機會返鄉時，就是一粒能把福音帶回他們家鄉的種籽。
星期五
2012年，將近60%的中國流動人口是16-40歲的男性。五分之四的中國流動人口至少完成了初中教育。2010年，絕大多數的建築工人和煤礦工人都有流動背景。目前在城鎮打工仍有增多的趨勢， 求主幫助城鎮教會在主裡真誠接待民工，雖然在文化與習俗上大有不同，但是在基督為元首下互為肢體，當學習以愛心彼此接納，配搭事主。
星期六
中央政府往往根據當地的戶籍登記，即戶口人數做為社會福利撥款依據，但在城市生活卻沒有城鎮戶口的外來人口並未算入這些數據當中。事實上許多農村信徒在城巿中找不到屬靈的家，不再恒常參與聚會，陷落在罪惡中卻沒有人來守望、勸告。求主施恩憐憫這一大群迷羊，也賜給眾教會有實際可行的策略來幫助他們。
星期日
中國的市級政府，不僅因現金短缺，更是缺乏為外來人口提供醫療保健或教育等社會服務的動力。為了支付這些費用，各市變得過度依賴出售土地使用權和貸款。外地信徒也會覺得他們無法融入當地教會，甚至找不到聚會點。求主興起教會領袖們能實際關心社區中的外地信徒，甚至帶動他們的教會贊助發展民工教會。
星期一
過去30年，中國城鄉之間的貧富差距持續拉大。到2012年，城鎮居民的收入已是農村居民收入的3.1倍。雖然中國教會近30年的基督徒人數是有增長，但在「靈性」層面上的成熟更需要關注。我們為信徒禱告，眾教會不單單僅是幫助會眾增多知識，更是要能委身，在這彎曲悖謬的世代中靠主做個得勝者。

Prayer Request 12/22 - 12/28

Tuesday
Next to the Spring Festival, Christmas is easily the second most-celebrated festival of all for young people in China. Among those who are fifteen to forty-five years old, it​ is extremely trendy to celebrate it as a carnival. ​Pray for all of those in China who celebrate Christmas only as a reason to party​ but do not know Jesus as their personal Savior. We pray that more people in China will come to know that Jesus is the answer to the hunger in their hearts.
Wednesday
There are Christmas decorations and celebrations on just about every street corner in China now. ​It is "the thing" for young people to give gifts and go to parties held in hotels, restaurants, bars or KTV's. Many churches also hold special Christmas services and outreach programs. We pray for all of those who attend the Christmas services in the churches. May each one gain a deeper understanding of the gospel and be drawn closer to the Lord and may many be saved.
Thursday
Eating apples is an uniquely Chinese custom when it comes to celebrating Christmas​. Apple has the same pronunciation as peace in Mandarin. People believe they will have peace in the new year by eating an apple. Praise God that many Chinese Christians and foreign believers living in China will take the opportunity to explain more about what Christmas really means when they invite their friends to their homes and get to share the true meaning of Christmas with them.
Friday
On Christmas Eve, nearly all of the state-approved churches will be packed as thousands queue up for midnight mass or to watch the services on the outside monitors. Many will be there for the first time​, drawn by the crowds. It is indeed a rare time of the year when churches in China become a public focus. May the Holy Spirit move turning spectators into seekers of the gospel. We pray that the seed of the gospel will find soft soil and grow during this Christmas season.
Saturday
In China, all of the heresies or cults, such as Eastern Lightning, came out of orthodox Christianity.​ Many rural believers are so poorly educated and lack proper knowledge of the Bible so they cannot distinguish between truth and heresies. Rural churches in China are fraught with extreme teachings and cults. The rural churches have many weak ignorant believers and we pray the Lord will give them under shepherds to protect them.
Sunday
It is common​ in rural churches in China to hear someone suddenly exclaim, "I am related to Jesus, and Jesus told me...." this phenomenon is not only common and considered spiritual, it also goes unchallenged and accepted which causes a big problem. May the Lord have mercy on every rural church and grant them a discerning spirit especially the untrained believers as well as the undiscerning and weak shepherds.
Monday
Many Christian businessmen​ in China​ are confused ​about the difference between "ministry" and "business", and how to separate them. We pray for ​God's own cleansing of ​His churches​ so​ believers never see members of their church as customers or worse, their distributors. ​In recent years China has been in an economic boom and God has raised up many Christian businessmen and fellowship groups for them. However, undeniably, the devil also​ has his hands on those wealthy Christians.


星期二
在年輕人的心目中，聖誕節是僅次於春節的大節日，十五至四十歲年齡層的人把聖誕節當做嘉年華節期來慶祝。我們為那些把聖誕節當作「狂歡慶祝」理由，卻不認識耶穌基督是人類救主的人禱告，求主開啟他們的心，又讓更多人願意來尋求真神，使他們飢渴的生命得著真正的滿足與喜樂。
星期三
幾乎所有中國城市都有聖誕裝飾及慶祝活動。相互餽送，在酒店、餐廳、酒吧或KTV熱烈慶祝已經成為年輕人必有的活動項目。許多教會在聖誕節期舉行特別聚會，又或有佈道會。我們為所有參加者禱告，願每一位都能更深刻認識福音的真締，並且更加親近主，得著最珍貴的永生禮物。
星期四
聖誕夜吃蘋果，已經成為中國特色的聖誕習俗。因為「蘋果」的中文發音和「平安」類似，吃一顆平安果（蘋果），可以為他們來年帶來平安。感謝神，許多信徒和旅居中國的外國信徒會利用聖誕節邀請朋友一起慶祝，求主讓他們有勇敢和智慧，向親朋好友清楚說明聖誕節的真正意義，得著屬天的福氣。
星期五
每年聖誕夜，在三自教會前總會例行有數千人排隊參加午夜彌撒，或在戶外螢幕上觀看聚會。很多人是被群眾吸引第一次來參加的。這也是每年一次，教會成為大家的觀光熱點。願聖靈感動人心，能有許多人被神自己吸引進入教會。我們為福音的種子能在今年的聖誕，得著好土而萌芽成長來祈求。
星期六
中國所有基督教背景的異端邪教，都是從正統基督教發展出來的，如東方閃電(全能神教會)在剛開始時並不是邪教。許多農村信徒缺乏聖經真理的正確教導，無法分辯真理與異端的區別。農村教會有太多極端化的教導，異端也到處流傳。我們特別為農村教會那些無知軟弱的信徒祈求，願主打發祂的工人，牧養及保護祂的群羊。
星期日
在中國農村家庭教會聚會時，經常有人會忽然站起來說：「我是耶穌的某某，耶穌跟我說……」這種人不但多，而且還被信徒接納和信服。這些現象是農村教會最大的問題與信仰危機。求主施恩憐憫農村教會，賜分辨的靈給那些沒有受過純正信仰訓練的信徒，甚至是信仰根基薄弱的「牧者」，願主的真光親自引導祂的羊群，不偏不離走在正道上。
星期一
近年來中國有著不錯的經濟發展成果，神也興起了許多基督徒商人和工商團契。但此同時，魔鬼也乘虛在其中設下了許多網羅。許多基督徒商人分不清「Ministry(事奉)」與「Business(商業)」的差異，有時會把兩者混淆在一起。求主潔淨祂的教會，随時提醒眾信徒，不可把弟兄姊妹當作取利的對象，神才是我們最大的福份，我們的好處不在神以外。

Prayer Request 12/15 - 12/21

Tuesday
Under China's one-child policy, parents naturally spend their money to buy an apartment or car for their only child so real estate and booming car sales are closely tired so the number of marriages.​ We pray for parents who are believers that the Lord will help them to lead their families to fear and serve God and that they themselves will be models of true Christians to their children.
Wednesday
In contrast to the twenty-year old in major Asian cities, those in China pay more attention to quality brand names, and service rather than the cost of merchandise.​ Churches have not appealed to and integrated the young people in China because of their traditions. We pray older believers and church leaders will know how to pass on the baton of faith and not become a stumbling stone for young believers.
Thursday
When young Chinese make a purchase, the important factors are product quality (27.5%), brand name (25.5%), performance (15%), ease of purchase (12.5%), and service (11 %). Older Chinese are frugal so the churches are utilitarian and thrifty by nature which is not appealing to today's youth. We pray that church leaders will be willing to understand the young people and make adjustments to attract them to church.​
Friday
Most companies make the mistake of thinking consumers in China want cheap goods but​ those who are in their twenties (especially women) spend half of their disposable income and detest cheap merchandise. To be honest, many of the ideas which older Chinese believers insist on are not Biblical but rather come from culture and tradition. We pray that churches will understand God's desire, not insist on "a spiritual appearance", and be more like the young people as they pursue truth.
Saturday
When purchasing shampoo, young consumers in China will first exclude all the cheap brands and only then make their selection from all of the higher priced brands.​ ​Churches in China give the impression of insisting that young people should obey the elders rather than obeying God. We pray the Lord will remind us, especially the leaders, not to ask for respect from church member but to be examples of humility and love to God.​
Sunday
Chinese young people use the price of a merchandise as a benchmark for quality. They hate bargains​ and are leery of food safety concerns in China, "Quality cannot be cheap.” We praise God​ because churches in China are getting younger but today's youth think differently from their elders. We pray for more young leaders in the churches and that older leaders will know how to cultivate the young people and know how to let go and allow the younger ones to flourish.
Monday
​Believers need teaching from the church to grow and know God's will for their lives. Churches in China greatly need teaching ​ on building Christian families and holiness in their daily lives. Teaching for believers takes a long time. We pray that the churches will have systematic teaching designed to equip believers with truth and exemplified before them so they will not become hypocritical Pharisees.


星期二
在「計劃生育」政策下的中國，子女結婚時父母出錢買房、買車近乎理所當然。房地産和汽車的銷售熱潮與結婚有著密切的關聯。我們來為弟兄姊妹來禱告，求主幫助能立志經營敬畏神、敬拜主的家庭，並成為子女愛主、跟随主的好榜樣。
星期三
跟亞洲其他幾個國家的主要城市相比較，中國的二十多歲年輕人的消費傾向多重視品質、品牌與服務，價格似乎不是主要因素。目前中國教會還不太能吸引年輕一代，年輕人也不容易融入教會傳統的文化。求主幫助老一代信徒曉得如何做好信仰的傳承，有智慧能知道如何放手讓新一輩來承擔信仰的使命。
星期四
中國年輕人消費，重視的因素依次為産品品質（27.5%）、品牌（25.5%）、性能（15%）、購買時的便捷性（12.5%）、服務態度（11%）等。華人老一代講究「儉」，教會的東西也是「能用就好」，年輕一代卻 不一定能接受。求主給教會領袖們更多願意了解年輕一代，也願意在各方面有所調整，來吸引更多年輕人進入教會。
星期五
多數企業的盲點是認為中國消費者都是以價格為導向的。但事實上，二十多歲的年輕人(特別是女性)可支配的收入多半用於消費，他們討厭便宜貨。誠實說，中國教會老一代堅持的一些觀點和作法，許多並不是聖經原則，而是中國傳統。我們為教會能抓住神的心意，擺脫「外表的屬靈」，擁有更多年輕人對待信仰真理的真誠無偽。
星期六
在選購洗髮水時，年輕人常常將最便宜的品牌從選項中剔除，然後從價高的品牌中開始比較商品。教會中常會要求年輕人絕對要「聽長輩的話」而不是「聽神的話」。求主提醒我們，尤其是教會領袖同工們，不是單向地期待會友的尊敬，而是成為他們謙卑愛主的好榜樣，在敬虔、恩慈、服事上榮神益人，討神的喜悦。
星期日
中國年輕一代厭惡，不信任便宜貨，因為在食品安全問題多發的中國裡，「有品質的商品不可能賣得那麼便宜」。跟上一輩相比，年輕一代的確有著不同的思考模式。我們在為中國教會年輕化感恩的同時，也為教會能吸引年輕人來認識教會禱告；為教會能有更多年輕人成為教會領袖祈求時，也求主幫助老一代知道如何栽培年輕人，並懂得放心、放手讓他們參與，累積經驗在主裡成長、成熟。
星期一
中國教會當前需要的教導是：建造基督化的家庭，和保守教會的聖潔。信徒的成長需要教會的教導，明白神的旨意，不是教導給信徒兩三個信息就能完成的。我們來為講壇上的教導者禱告，願主在真理上裝備他們，能有系統地教導真理，更有聖潔的榜樣，以生命影響生命，不淪為假冒為善的法利賽人。

Prayer Request 12/8 - 12/14

Tuesday
China actually has fifteen cities with more than ten million people each, including all the migrant workers and suburban residents. We focus our prayer time on these mega cities today and pray that prosperity will not rob the church of its impetus to share the gospel with others.
Wednesday
In 1980​ only nineteen percent of the people in China lived in cities but by 2020 that figure might reach sixty percent. Migrant workers from rural areas or other smaller cities already account for about half of China's urban population. Let us praise God for the amazing growth of urban churches in China even though many hidden problems still exist. We ask God to help the city churches not to become secularized and that believers will be bold and fervent in sharing the gospel.
Thursday
There are more than six hundred ​cities in China with a population of more than a million people. Urbanization in China has turned out to be the biggest challenge the rural churches face due to the huge migration of people into the cities. Churches in rural areas have not adapted and started new churches for their members who are working in the cities so they keep losing their young people. We pray that no churches will be complacent, just taking comfort in maintaining the status quo but that they will be urgent in their outreach to new people.
Friday
Many Christians in China have gone to the cities but were unable to find jobs so they have fallen into sin.​ Some of the sisters have even turned to prostitution. Many Christian couples have broken up because they went to different cities or became so busy in their work. We pray for wisdom and discernment to know God's will so all of us put the Lord Jesus first in our lives and seek His kingdom and His righteousness first of all.
Saturday
House churches in China have many problems in getting an official registration and some are rejected outright because of their lack of transparency and some churches do not even consider registering with the government. In China, a lack of transparency in finances or administration has always plagued the house churches. May the Lord have mercy and give the churches the unity they need as to know whether to register or not. We pray that the leaders will be selfless and humble and not consider the church as their own little kingdom.
Sunday
Many pastors in the house churches are not healthy because their churches are not healthy.​ Some of the pastors take the offerings for their own personal use or even gambling because of a lack of accountability. There are also many poor pastors. We have faith that God can transform the churches in China using the leaders and pastors. We pray the Holy Spirit will make us humble, cleanse us, and give us new hearts so we will each one be blameless and not bring shame to God's name.
Monday
Many leaders of house churches in China practice nepotism by rejecting those who are called by God and have received theological training abroad. They do not allow them to return to their own churches to serve God.​ Too many church leaders see the church as their own enterprise so they must make all of the decisions. We pray that none of us will be jealous of the spiritual gifts of another but will be gracious and empower others to serve the Lord.


星期二
中國目前有十五個特大城市, 包括外來務工人員和郊區居民在內，人口超過千萬。我們為這些大城巿禱告，求主提醒信徒在享用物質豐富的同時，不會自滿自足，對屬靈的事物冷淡，失去了傳福音的動力。又願主使教會健全增長，眾信徒愛慕追求主，熱心將屬天的真福樂分享給周遭的骨肉同胞。
星期三
1980年，只有19%的中國人口居住在城市里裡，到2020年可能達到60%。來自農村地區或其他小城市​​的外來打工者，在中國城市人口中的比例已經達到一半。 城巿教會不斷有增長，我們為此感謝神，但是隱藏的問題亦很多。求主幫助教會不走向世俗化，使教會能為主發光發熱，信徒有力量為主作見證，願意大胆熱心傳揚福音。
星期四
中國農村家庭教會團隊的最大困難，就是「城市化」的考驗。大陸有超過六百個人口在一百萬以上的城市，當大量人口湧進城市，導致了農村家庭教會開始荒涼。家庭教會明顯地錯失了轉型的時機，沒能支持進入城市的年輕人在城市裡開拓教會。求主憐憫我們，不要安於現狀，不以人數多就滿足，而是要以憐憫失喪的人的慈心，努力傳講福音。
星期五
很多基督徒農民工進入城市後找不到工作，罪的問題開始不斷發生，甚至有姊妹們從事賣淫工作來謀生。為了賺錢而賠上了家庭的幸福，夫妻關係疏離也是城巿信徒要面對的難題。求主賜給我們智慧，明白神的心意，總是把主耶穌放在人生首位，先求祂的國和祂的義，神的保守與所應許福樂必會滿滿賞賜給敬畏祂的人。
星期六
過去教會財務、行政不透明，造成家庭教會許多問題和發展困難。許多家庭教會想登記，卻被政府拒於門外；也有的是本身就不願意登記，因此家庭教會中存有許多問題。求主憐憫，賜給教會在登記的決定上同心。教會領袖們也不把教會當成自己的「地盤」般據為己有，能以謙卑，寬廣的心來管理神的家。
星期日
少數家庭教會本身體制不健全，傳道人也變得不健康。曾有傳道人拿教會的奉獻中飽私囊，甚至有拿去賭博的。不少牧者薪水微薄，根本不夠養家。我們有信心，神能改變中國教會，改造領袖及傳道人。求主挪去我們的驕傲，求聖靈潔淨我們，賜給信徒清潔正直的心，追求過一個無可指責、聖潔榮耀的生活，不叫神的名被羞辱。
星期一
很多家庭教會領袖，用人往往親戚優先或搞裙帶關係；而真正蒙主呼召，按主心意行又受過純正神學訓練的傳道人，最终卻無法回到自己教會。一些領袖常把教會視為自己的 "企業"，所以有「一山不容二虎」的大問題。求主挪去我們好嫉妒，看別人恩賜而眼紅的罪性，願意為主、為教會的承傳，提拔有恩賜的新一代。

Prayer Request 12/1 - 12/7

Tuesday
In China, there is much inequality in the opportunity for education in different areas.​ One research report showed that an applicant from Beijing is forty-one times more likely to be admitted to Peking University than a fellow student from the province of Anhui which is largely poor and rural. Churches often lack vision and direction in their ministry with youth and some have simply given up because of various difficulties. May the Lord help us not to forsake caring for young believers and considering them less important than others because they cannot contribute financially.
Wednesday
Even an urban residency status does not ensure educational equality among city dwellers in China. The quality of urban schools varies widely and the competition to enter top schools has spawned rampant corruption.​ ​In Beijing churches started youth ministry only a few years ago and usually they began with fewer than twenty young people. We praise God for these​ churches and ask Him to use them to mobilize more churches to care for the spiritual health of the young believers who attend.
Thursday
Although elementary schooling in China is supposed to be free, parents must still pay tens of thousands of dollars under the guise of "voluntary donation​s" to secure a slot for their children in an elite elementary school. Christian parents in China want good Sunday school programs for their children but few are willing to be trained to serve as a teacher themselves. We pray that more parents will answer the call to serve as teachers of God's love.
Friday
Although it is frowned on by the authorities, parents in China who can pay well to hire teachers for their children can help their children get an advantage over the average ​student, and many do this. Christian parents tend to emphasize high grades, top notch schools, and the health of their children more than teaching them to live a spiritual life. May the Lord have mercy on us so we do not honor our children more than we honor Him. (I Samuel 2:29)
Saturday
The educational system in China has always placed a large emphasis on​ test scores but now it is dependent on the costs of their "cramming" lessons, the years their parents have toiled in cities to get a residency permit, and the admission quotas universities allot to the provinces. Many churches simply give up on having a ministry for children because they have neither the vision nor the resources to start one. We pray that churches will get seriously involved in caring for the spiritual health of their youth and children before they completely stop attending church.
Sunday
According to statistics there are some 8000-9000​ house churches in Beijing but fewer than twenty of them have any form of youth ministry. There are only a few so-called youth workers and none of the full-time pastors is dedicated to youth work. Many churches try to minister to their youth, but they do not really know how to begin. We pray for a unity of parents and leaders as they search for ways to be more effective in helping young people walk close to Jesus.
Monday
​Those who are involved in youth ministry in China have no training for such work. They are usually high school graduates in the city churches and​ those in the rural churches have only a junior high education. We pray for more courses to teach people how to do youth ministry, teaching them how to develop a relationship with young people as a friend and mentor rather than the traditional role of a teacher. May the Lord empower each one to be able to influence the lives of their youth with their own and His love.


星期二
教育機會在各省市地區是不均等的。根據研究，一名北京的學生相較於來自貧窮的安徽農村的學生，考上北大的機率前者幾乎是後者的41倍。中國教會普遍缺乏青少年事工的異象和目標，有些教會做了幾年青少年事工，因種種困難就停止了。基督信仰的承繼要靠年輕一代接棒，求主幫助教會看重青少年的事工，不因他們沒有奉獻就輕看他們。
星期三
中國教育機會的實際分配情形也極不均等。即使對在城市的居民，市内學校質量良莠不齊，且想進入頂尖學校的競爭也滋生了嚴重的腐敗問題。一線城市中現有青少年團契也是近幾年才開始發展起來的，人數從幾個到二十不等。我們為這些教會感恩，但願神使用他們激勵其他教會，能更關心年輕人靈命的成長。
星期四
雖然小學義務教育應該是免費的，但是為了讓孩子獲得一個進入名牌小學的名額，中國父母們經常繳納上萬元的“自願捐贈”來確保席位。基督徒父母也為他們的孩子要求教會提供好的主日學課程，但卻少有人願意委身接受培訓，自己作為教師。我們求主感動更多家長，回應神這個需求，為上帝作一個愛的老師。
星期五
學生的家長往往為子女多得其他好處，而高薪聘請老師給孩子單獨補課。儘管這些行為被有關部門明令禁止，但現實中仍比比皆是。信徒家庭普遍注重孩子的學習成績，名校、身體健康等，遠超過他們的靈命成長。求主憐憫我們，不叫我們尊重我們的孩子，過於尊重於神（撒母耳上2：29）。
星期六
中國學生父母為獲得城市戶口而四處奔波，是為了大學在當地省份分配的錄取名額，另外中國的教育一貫極其注重考試分數，這攸關他們在孩子的補習班中傾注費用的多寡。許多教會因為沒有真正的異象或資源，往往嘗試青少年事工不久就半途而廢。我們為教會能認真及努力，關心下一代的靈命，不讓年輕一代流失來仰望神。
星期日
據估計，北京約有8000-9000間家庭教會，但有青少年團契的教會不到20家。全職做青少年事工的牧者寥寥無幾，專職的青少年牧師對中國教會來說實在是太稀有了。許多教會嘗試做青少年事工，卻有心無力。我們為這些教會禱告，賜予家長與教會領袖之間有合一的靈，有智慧和策略試著以各樣方式，更有效地幫助他們的年輕人願意緊緊跟隨主。
星期一
在中國從事青少年事工的牧者不但沒什麼機會有任何培訓，而自身的受教育程度，也以初中和高中為主。在農村教會同工則以初中學歷為主。求主興起更多培訓青少年事工的機會，特別是幫助那些服事青少年的，有美好的人際關係。能從傳統的牧養關係，轉換成教練與朋友的關係；更願他們自然流露出對孩子們的關愛，用生命來影響他們。

Prayer Request 11/24 - 11/30

Tuesday
​Since the government of China feels it should distribute quotas across provinces and cities, this works against rural provinces with a large population like Henan.​ We pray for all of the young people in the churches who are studying for the college entrance examination since they usually stop attending church even at the beginning of high school. We ask the Lord to strengthen their faith, help them to be able to prioritize their lives, and honor God above all.
Wednesday
The central ​government of China allots a larger portion of the quota of students who can go to a university to the big cities so the population there will remain content since they feel this is more important politically.Many Christians also feel that the urban churches are more important than rural ones are on many levels. God loves everyone no matter who we are or where we live. We pray for His grace and salvation for every person in China whether he/she is from a city or from the country.
Thursday
Most of the top universities in China are in Shanghai or Beijing and they prefer to give more of their slots for students to local people. The household registration system in China means that people cannot freely move from one area to another to get into a better school. Some Christians are unable to get their children into a "good" school because of the restrictions ​imposed by the household registration system. We pray that God will provide for them by opening doors because of their persistent faith in Him.
Friday
Beijing University, the elite university in China allocated eighty-five spots for the 758,000 students from Henan in 2013 which came to a recruitment rate of 0.01%. However, it accepted 226 (out of 73,000) students from Beijing, a rate of 0.31%. Those who study in the universities in Beijing are considered elite students. We pray for people in each of the college fellowships in Beijing. May the Lord grant them spiritual growth and even call some to serve Him in full-time ministries.
Saturday
Official statistics show that in 2014, 24.8% of the students who applied from Beijing were accepted into top universities in China while for Henan province only 6.9% and for Sichuan province​ only 5.5% were accepted. In China inequality of educational opportunities is a fact. We pray for young believers who are not in the big cities. May the Lord give them faith realizing that His plan is greater than our plan and God can accomplish what we cannot.
Sunday
One reason many good students in Henan forgo the gaokao (college entrance exam)​ is that the poor odds of their being admitted into a top school since are so poor since students from big cities like Beijing can get into the same school with a lower score. Let us pray for those young Christians who have done their best but are still unable to get into good universities. We pray that their faith will not falter and that they will hang on to the promise of God not to forsake them in any circumstance.
Monday
Unequal university admission is one reason wealthy parents in Henan and similar areas often send their children studying abroad, if they feel the chance of entering a prestigious university is not good. Last year, 459,800 Chinese study abroad, an increase of 11.1% from 2013. Many Christian parents worry about their children’s college education, academic performance and the costs. May the Lord hear their prayer, add to their faith, so they will know that the Lord has the best plan for all who honor and love Him.


星期二
各大學「按省市分配錄取名額」的選拔制度對人口大省的學生極不利，比如河南省，因這些省份有大量的農村人口。我們為教會裡正準備高考的子弟禱告，他們普遍都因預備考試而沒時間到教會，甚至一上了高中就停止教會生活。求主堅定他們的信心，幫助他們認清人生的優先順序，凡事讓主居首位。
星期三
政府傾向把更多大學名額分配給大城市的學生，因為讓大城市保持理想的人口更具政治重要性。有人認為城巿教會在許多層面上都遠比農村教會更重要。求主提醒我們，神愛每一個人，不是看我們的背景或學歷以及居住地域，願主的恩典不分農村、也不分城巿，臨到每個角落的中國人。
星期四
上海和北京擁有大多數較好的大學，而這些大學一直傾向把更多的名額分配給當地的學生。中國的戶籍制度不讓人們自由流動，不能自由地搬到能接受更好教育的地方去。我們為信徒禱告，有些人因著戶籍限制，孩子不能得到較好的受教機會，求主為他們開路，也讓他們全家信心堅定，深知神必會看顧那些恒久信賴、倚靠祂的人。
星期五
全國最有名的北京大學，2013年分配給河南75.8萬考生的錄取名額為85個，錄取率為0.01%。北京有7.3萬考生，北大名額卻有226個，錄取率為0.31%。能在北京讀大學的年輕人，都是非常優秀的。我們特別為北大的學生事工禱告，求主祝福他們的團契，幇助學員的靈命有成長，更願神呼召他們獻身為主使用。
星期六
據官方統計，去年有24.8％北京考生被重點大學錄取，而在河南，這個數字是6.9％，在西南部的四川省，這個數字是5.5％。在中國，升學機會不平等是不爭的事實。我們為不是住在大城巿的年輕信徒禱告，求神賜給他們信心，也將自己獻上為榮主而活，深知神的意念非同人的意念，祂能成就超過我們所求所想的豐盛人生。
星期日
河南很多優秀的學生放棄高考的原因之一，是他們不滿意能擠進中國一流大學的概率。因為他們需要考出令人難以置信的高分，才能在本省中爭得一席位。我們為那些已經盡上一切努力，但仍然無法進入好學校的基督徒青年禱告，求主幫助他們不失去對神的信心，抓住神的應許，不論人生境遇或順或逆，都堅守對神純一的心。
星期一
河南和類似地區的富裕家庭，都希望孩子能進入名牌大學。然而中國的大學配額卻分配不平等，導致許多富裕家庭把孩子送出國唸書。去年中國有459,800人出國留學，比2013增長了11.1％。我們為擔心子女大學教育的信徒家長禱告。求神加添他們信心，在子女的成績上、學費上，都仰望祂的帶領和供應。深信神為祂所愛的人，預備有一生美好的計劃。

Prayer Request 11/17 - 11/23

Tuesday
Henan province in central China is mostly a flat expanse of fields, towns and villages whose one hundred million people are sometimes looked down on by the rest of China as "bumpkins". However, Henan is probably the one province in China with the most Christian people living there. We remember the great revival of the Holy Spirit Who worked there. We pray today for the renewal of the church in Henan and that the Lord will save the people there from vicious attacks by the cults.
Wednesday
Adding to the humiliation of the people in Henan, the Chinese government​ has skewed opportunities away from them in the area which means so much to Chinese people--getting their children into universities. Historically, the believers in Henan are poorer and less educated than people in other areas of China which causes them to be less deeply rooted in Biblical teachings and it has been easy for them to fall into heresies. We pray for solid Bible teaching there and especially for those who aren't well-educated.
Thursday
People in Henan have long complained that funds for education and openings in the universities have been tilted away from them and other large crowded provinces in favor of the wealthier and more privileged parts of the country, especially Beijing and Shanghai.​ We​ praise God for the rise of urban churches in China that have added many well-educated believers and we pray for wisdom for the churches to know how to disciple them and that they will not neglect believers with less education like those in Henan in teaching them to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Friday
China's system of university recruitment is just one way in which inequity and political favoritism undercut the government's vows to deliver equal treatment to all citizens, creating an enormous chasm between villages and cities. ​We don't know the future of the rural churches in China but the sheer numbers ​of people in rural areas cannot be ignored as a mission field. We pray for better strategies to help the rural church grow and disciple more believers.
Saturday
The vicious cycle of inequality of education persists for the people in Henan so they feel that it is better to be born in the city than in the countryside, better to be born in Beijing than Henan.​ We pray for rural believers not to feel discouraged or doomed, but rather ask the Lord to use their children, knowing God has His wonderful plan for all of them, and He will use those who are willing and faithful.
Sunday
Educational inequality riles many Chinese families because they see education, especially getting admitted to a prestigious university, as an escape from a hard, uncertain life for both themselves and their children. Many parents see the success of ​their ​children’s education as their ticket to a good life and retirement. We pray for those believers who are disappointed in this aspect, and ask the Lord to remind, comfort and instill in us all, how to raise children to love God, the way He intended.
Monday
Under China's Intensely competitive and stressful system of exams to get into a university, each province and each city (such as Beijing)​ sets its own cut-off score for the exam. So when students apply to a school, they are not guaranteed to get in if they are past the cut-off number. We pray for all of the high school students in the churches as they face such immense pressure from their parents and the college entrance exams. May the Lord grant them strength, wisdom, and grace to persevere at this difficult time.


星期二
中部的河南省大部分處於平原地區，該省的城鎮和鄉村里居住著一億左右的人口，人們不時會貶稱河南人為鄉巴佬。讓我們記念河南也是農村教會最多的地方，更曾經歷聖靈奇妙的大復興。求主再次拯救那裡許許多多冷淡倒退的教會，敗壞異端的攻擊。
星期三
政府長期以來對河南學生上大學的問題上，採取對不利的政策。河南的信徒一般教育水平不高，導致聖經的教導難以深入。這是河南信徒容易被異端牽引的一大原因。求主幫助中國教會在真理教導上能有根有基，也能有策略幫助教育程度不高的信徒，紮實聖經真理的建造。
星期四
河南有一億左右的人口，但教育經費和大學名額的分配不足，人們認為分配往往歧視河南省及其他人口眾多的農業大省，流向更富裕、更優越的地區。城巿教會的興起，讓神的家増加了許多高知識的信徒，我們為此感恩。求主賜教會智慧牧養他們之餘，也不忽視大多數教育水平較低的信徒如河南省者，幫助他們能活出主耶穌的生命。
星期五
中國大學的招生制度，往往充斥著種種不公平及偏袒，也削弱政府平等對待所有公民的承諾。我們不知道農村教會在未來中國教會當中扮演什麼角色，但是廣大的農村人口仍是急待深耕的宣教工場。求主幫助我們能有更好的策略來幫助農村教會成長，提供機會使信徒得造就。
星期六
在受教權益的不均的河南人常自嘲:「生在農村不如生在城市、生在河南不如生在北京。」生長在中國農村，在教育競爭上，畢竟是吃虧的。求主安慰農村信徒家長，不因此灰心喪氣，而是更向主懇求，讓 孩子一生為主使用。深信神對孩子有一個完全美好的計劃，祂也樂意使用忠心虔誠的人。
星期日
在中國教育機會的不平等，令家長非常焦慮。他們認為教育(特別是名牌大學) 是讓他們的子女及自己擺脫艱難不確定命運的唯一途徑。許多家長將他們一生心血甚至養老，全寄望在孩子的教育上。我們為那些曾經失望過的信徒家長們禱告，求主提醒、安慰，並校正我們的養兒觀念，曉得如何按神的心意，以教導孩子敬虔愛主為首要責任。
星期一
在中國激烈競爭且緊張的大學入學考試—「高考」中，學生報名他們心儀的大學，高考分數決定他們是否能被錄取，中央給大學設置各地分配錄取名額。我們為教會的高中生禱告，在面對各方的壓力下(尤其是來自父母的壓力)，仍能緊緊倚靠神。願神加添他們力量、智慧，在力不能勝時繼續仰望主的恩惠。

Prayer Request 10/27 - 11/2

Tuesday
The most polluted provinces in China according to a recent poll​ were Henan, Hubei and Hebei. Beijing ranked fourth. All of those areas have heavy industrial factories that rely on burning coal. Vehicle exhaust also contributes to pollution. ​Prosperity theology is polluting many churches in China with believers seeking God only for blessings, health, and wealth. We pray that each of us would seek to follow Jesus and participate in the suffering of His cross.​
Wednesday
The most polluted provinces in China according to a recent poll​ were Henan, Hubei and Hebei. Beijing ranked fourth. All of those areas have heavy industrial factories that rely on burning coal. Vehicle exhaust also contributes to pollution. ​Prosperity theology is polluting many churches in China with believers seeking God only for blessings, health, and wealth. We pray that each of us would seek to follow Jesus and participate in the suffering of His cross.​
Thursday
The three cleanest cities in China​,in order, were all in the far west: Linzhi in Tibet, Lijiang in Yunnan Province and Altay in Xinjiang. Prosperity theology teaches "name it and claim it", all you need is have enough faith. We pray that we do not twist the Bible, taking God's promise out of context to satisfy our needs.
Friday
A new law in China give employees a paid annual leave.​ Those who have worked a year but fewer than ten years get a 5-day leave. Those who have worked ten years but fewer than twenty, get a 10-day leave--all in addition to national holidays. As more and more people travel on their vacations, it will be harder to have plan church events for the whole church. We pray for ministries in the church that there will be planning and participation by more of the members.
Saturday
In 2008 a survey showed that 76% of the respondents in China had a desire to retire (the highest in Asia).​ The official age for retirement is 50 (female) and 55 (male). Many believers in China say they will serve God more after they retire. We pray this will not be a mere empty promise but that they will learn to serve with their spiritual gifts. We also pray that leaders in the church will find ways to encourage people to serve.
Sunday
According to a new survey of “stress level”, China is number one and Hong kong the fourth in the world. Shanghai and Beijing are leading cities for being “most stressful”. Church life in Shanghai and Beijing can also be described as “hurried”, “rushed for time”. We pray for the caring ministries in these urban churches, and for the spiritual health of believers so they would not be merely “Sunday Christians”.
Monday
Official report says that 25% of Chinese women have experienced domestic abuse. Almost 40% of Chinese women who are in a relationship or are married have experienced some form of abuse. Pray that social attitudes towards domestic violence would continue shifting and that awareness of rights would increase.


星期二
政府的空氣污染數據顯示, 在三百六十個城市中，逾九成在今年首三個月未能達到國家空氣質量標準。中國教會世俗化是當今最大的問題。求主幫助信徒知道神造人的目的是，榮耀祂、信靠祂和敬拜祂，我們當追求內在豐盛的生命，越更像主，過聖潔的生活，而非外在的「福氣」。
星期三
空氣污染最嚴重的省份是河南、湖北和河北，北京排名第四。這些地區都有依賴燃煤的重工業工廠。另外，汽車排氣也是污染的來源。 「成功神學」也污染了許多教會，信徒只求神的賜福，求健康、物質豐裕。求主校正信徒的價值觀，學習背起自己的十字架跟從主，捨己事主愛人。
星期四
空氣質量最好的三個城市均位於偏遠的西部地區，依次是西藏的林芝、雲南省的麗江和新疆的阿勒泰。成功神學鼓吹：「你可以擁有你所祈求的一切，關鍵在於你是否有信心。」求主幫助我們不曲解聖經的原意，或是斷章取義的來使用聖經，滿足自己的需要。
星期五
新的法例給予職工享受有薪年假。工作滿一年至十年者，年假五天；滿十年至二十年者，年假十天。這是國定假日之外的福利。隨著越來越多人外出旅遊，教會在安排聚會上也需有適當的調配，求主賜教會領袖智慧來牧養，教會事工在長假時能正常運作，能更多的肢體能參與聚會。
星期六
早在2008年的一次調查顯示：七成六的中國受訪者渴望退休，在亞洲是最高的。一般退休年齡是女性是五十歲，男性為五十五歲。不少信徒會說，退休之後就會有更多機會服侍神。求主鑑察人心，但願這不是信徒不願參與事奉的藉口，又願教會更多鼓勵弟兄姐妹操練屬靈的恩賜，好能彼此配搭服事。
星期日
最新調查結果：中國是目前世界上壓力最大的國家之一。中國及香港，分列全球第一和第四。其中，上海、北京都排在城市的前列。在上海和北京的教會生活，可以說是「來去匆匆」，「趕時間」。我們為城市教會的關懷事工禱告，又求主幫助信徒靈命持續成長，而不是做一個「星期天的基督徒」。
星期一
婦聯估計有25%的中國婦女經歷過家庭虐待，在交往中或婚姻中的女性有將近40%經歷過某種形式的虐待。讓我為社會能更關注家庭暴力禱告，也為教會當中的牧者能夠有智慧的來幫助家中有難處的肢體代禱。

Prayer Request 10/20 - 10/26

Tuesday​In urban churches in China, there are the following major groups of believers: college students and young intellectuals or professionals, middle-aged or older traditional believers, those who are laid off and migrant workers. We praise God for the growth of churches in cities, and we pray for pastors who can minister to people of vastly different background​s​, especially those who are young and highly educated.
Wednesday
College students and young intellectuals are often open-minded but ask difficult and probing questions about the meaning of life. When they are invited, they are more willing to come and explore what the church has to offer than those in other groups. ​We pray for good spiritual grown in young believers in the churches and their involvement in ministry, that they will be not only believers but givers also. May the Lord call some of them to serve Him full time.​
Thursday
With the influx of many college students and graduates, urban churches in China are definitely younger and better educated than before. It is a good thing that young believers prefer lively worship, sermons that are more relevant and practical. We pray that churches can ​provide for ​their needs, feed them with solid spiritual food and provide them great examples of faith.
Friday
​Among the professionals in the urban churches in China, there are those who have returned from studying abroad, as well as well-educated​ local believers who have jobs with good incomes and are in a very respectable social position. Clearly, there is a huge disparity in education and income within urban churches. We pray that there will be no discrimination or favoritism in the Body of Christ, ​but ​rather there will be mutual caring and edification of all believers.
Saturday
China has sent 400,000 students to study abroad. Nearly 160,000​ of them have returned and it is estimated that ten to twenty percent of them have come home Christians. Although this group is relatively small, they are very influential since they have had experience in churches abroad and are able to give larger offerings than local people. We pray these people will have humble hearts and be willing to serve.
Sunday
Another large group of believers in the urban churches in China is composed of middle-aged or older Christians, many of whom are retired. Most have a Christian family background and generally they are committed and devout Christians. We praise God for these believers who are literally the backbone of the church ministries in caring for others and in visitation. May the Lord grant them strength to help their pastors to care for those who are in need and weak.
Monday
​Some of the believers in the urban churches of China are those who have visited their children abroad, have become Christians​ and were baptized there. When they return home, they usually look for a house church to attend. These people are usually very accomplished before they go abroad but need to learn Biblical truths. We pray for continuing spiritual growth in this group of believers. May the Lord use their experience abroad to help their churches in China.

星期二
現今城市教會的會衆主要有以下幾種：大學在校生與青年知識份子及專業人士、中老年傳統基督徒、下崗工人和民工。 我們為城市教會的興起感恩，求主賜牧者智慧與能力，好能牧養那些來源多元，尤其是年輕和高知識的會衆。
星期三
大學生和年青知識份子往往比較思想開放，敢於思考和探索人生的價值與意義；也因此，他們大多願意接觸教會和認識真理。我們為年輕信徒在教會中有穩健的靈命成長祷告，求神激励他们能參與教會的服事。也從他們當中呼召出願意獻身全職事奉的肢體。
星期四
由於大量大學生和年輕專業人士的湧入，令城市教會越來越年輕且高學歷，教會整體素質也提高不少。年輕信徒喜歡活潑的崇拜，也希望信息與生活能多有連接，這都是好事。我們為教會不但能明白他們的需要，更是把握機會以屬靈的乾糧餵養他們，給他們美好的信心榜樣。
星期五
在城市教會裡，有不少是海歸派人士。他們通常是受過高等教育，有較高社會地位的專業人士，不僅有穩定工作，也有優厚的收入。城市教會中，會眾之間的教育和收入差距可能很大，求主提醒教會不輕看那些教育水平低的弟兄姊妹，讓教會活出基督的身體，互相扶持體諒，在愛中彼此建立。
星期六
中國改革開放以來，約有四十多萬人出國深造，其中約有十六萬人回來報效祖國。在這些海歸中，約 10 ％到 20 ％是在國外時成爲基督徒。雖然這類人的數目不算多，但是具有相當的影響力，他們有國外的經驗，經濟能力也較佳。求主賜他們謙卑心來服事中國教會。
星期日
城市教會還有一個比較大的群體是中老年基督徒，不少是退休的普通市民。他們有基督徒家庭的背景，一般都比較虔誠與堅定。這批信徒是教會服侍的主幹，能參與探訪及關懷，我們為此感恩。求主加他添們力量，又幫助傳道人關心那些有需要的和軟弱的肢體。
星期一
城市教會有一類群體是近年信主的，其中有子女或親戚在國外，他們在出國探親時信主受洗，回來再尋找教會。求主幫助他們繼續在靈命上成長，也將他們在國外經歷的教會生活，幫助教會。這批人都有相當的成就，但是需要真理上的栽培，求主大大使用他們。

Prayer Request 10/13 - 10/19

Tuesday
Ministries to college students have sprung up in the larger cities of China in recent years. Students, pastors, and the churches themselves have started​ them. We pray for fellowship and mutual support in these Bible studies as well as fellowship between the groups. Often because of theological differences, theses groups have no fellowship at all and even become outright hostile toward each other.
Wednesday
Leaders in the ministry to college students take great pride in having large groups. At the beginning of the school year they go to the freshmen dorms to find new students for their groups and try to find those who are already Christians so a good number of the newcomers in these ministries are Christians who have been ministered to by other churches for many years. May the Lord help us not to be prideful in counting numbers but rather, rejoice with all who serve the young people whether in churches or colleges.
Thursday
Nearly half of those who accept Jesus in the college ministries have had prior contact with the gospel. As a result, we can see that college ministries are literally a continuation of ministries of all the local churches. We pray specifically for the Christian college students from Christian homes. May the Lord give them godly friends and a fellowship/church so they can fit in well, especially those who are now serving as leaders in their college fellowship groups.
Friday
The legendary Chinese pastors, Wang Ming-dao and John Song both have roots in the college student ministry and it is fair to say that college student ministries have laid the foundation for today's overseas Chinese churches.​Those leaders in college who have been trained and equipped will be the leaders of the church tomorrow. We pray for more people to get involved in this ministry and for more churches to devote resources to reaching these students for Christ.
Saturday
Sadly, many churches in China have no interest in reaching college students. They say, "The college ministry is an expense and they do not stay long term." It is little wonder that many college ministries find no support in local churches.​ We pray for more churches to catch the vision of being involved in a ministry to college students and then be revived themselves as they reach out to these young people. We truly believe​ that the students they raise up will be key leaders in the church in the future.
Sunday
In early September, college fellowship groups organize outreach teams to comb the dormitories for newly-arrived freshmen for their groups. It is not uncommon to have a "race to grab new students". We are thankful for the zeal young Christians have in reaching out to share the gospel with their fellow students and we pray they will find many souls hungry for the Lord.
Monday
In China, one has to 'buy' a doctor's effort to save lives.'' ​​ 'The goal is to bribe the physicians to perform the surgery to the best of their ability. Chinese love to give gifts, in the hope of currying favor or building relationship.We pray that churches will not despise the migrant workers, or in fact, all those believers without higher education, because they cannot really contribute to ministries, but rather accept and care about them with the love of God.
 
星期二
近些年學生事工如雨後春筍般出現在中國的大中城市，有的是學生自發組織而成的，有的是城市中一些教會開拓的，有的是傳道人有負擔自己獨立建立的。求主賜給學生事工多有聯繫、溝通，相互間能有資源共享，不要因為某些神學觀點不同，導致“各自為政”，甚至彼此攻擊。
星期三
很多大學生團契的帶領人，很容易為自己的事工成就沾沾自喜。如在新學期開學之時，他們通過去新生宿捨一一打聽的方式，找到一定數量的基督徒學生。今天的大學生團契的成長，其實有很多都是諸多教會主日學的辛苦栽培。 求主叫我們不以我們的人數自誇。因為神給我們恩典收割，與那些別人辛苦的撒種，澆灌，一起歡樂。
星期四
大學學生事工信主的，其實超過一半以上是“他人撒種，我們收割”。大學生團契，而是像接力一樣，接過教會主日學的學生來牧養。我們特別紀念大學生來自信徒家庭，求主保守他們能有愛主的朋友，有歸屬感的教會。特別為是在主日學中長大的學生來禱告，神大大地使用他們。
星期五
著名的傳道人王明道、宋尚節等都受到學生事工的極大影響，他們後來也成為中國教會的中流砥柱。學生事工也深深地奠定了今日海外的華人教會。今天的大學生信主，受造就，得裝備，將來必然會成為教會的主體人群。求主興起更多人參與大學生事工，也為教會能關心大學生事工來祈求。
星期六
今天很多教會不願參與大學生的福音工作，甚至說：“大學生事工沒有奉獻，他們不在教會停留太久”。這樣的短見，自然會導致大學生團契另起爐灶。我們為更多教會參與到學生事工中來禱告，盡應盡的責任，為教會的複興獻出一份力量。 讓今天的學生能被神使用成為明天教會的精兵！
星期日
每年九月新生報到，很多團契都會組織隊伍傳福音，“掃樓”（逐個寢室尋找信徒），在掃的過程中有些同學會被兩三個團契同一天多次掃到，容易出現搶奪生源。我們為團契成員有傳福音的火熱禱告與感恩，願主賜給他們喜樂，帶領更多的學生悔改信主。
星期一
醫生本來的責任是救人，但是許多人相信要「收買」醫生，讓醫生盡力做好手術。當然，中國人愛送禮，多少就是買通關係的惡習。求主幫助城巿教會絕不輕看外地來的勞工，和教育水平不高的信徒，雖然他們在教會並沒有「貢獻」，但是因著神的愛，能接納、樂意關心他們。

Prayer Request 10/6 - 1012

TuesdayThe Chinese Communist Party considers all religion capable of being organized and connected with outside powers to challenge its own authority to rule. Let us continue to pray for the churches in China because of the uncertain policy of the government toward them. May the Lord have mercy so that believers in Jesus are not seen as a threat to the government but as a positive influence.
Wednesday
China is extremely cautious in her approach toward any organized religions, because of the possible connection with religious entities abroad, creating and possessing untoward influence and control. “The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.” Prov. 21：1 (NIV) Let us pray for all levels of officials who are in charge of executing religious policies and actions. We pray for favor for believers in their eyes.
Thursday
The Chinese government has given up restricting religions, instead it grants believers a certain freedom of worship but still controls them with bureaucracies. However, the recent demolition of church building in Wenzhou shows how the government can apply restrictions whenever it wants to. We do thank the Lord for giving Christians more freedom, and we pray that churches will use these windows of opportunity to be His witness and spread the gospel.
Friday
Religion is not a high-priority issue for the Chinese government; it has its own long list of urgent matters. When Christians live out their lives as the light and salt of the world, they can exert a powerful influence in society, business and even in politics. As Christians become active and effective when the government allows, people will look to Christianity for answers. We pray churches will go into the “world”, living out the love of Christ and care for the needs of people in the community.
Saturday
Some churches in China , especially those in rural areas, are caught between following Biblical teaching and traditional practices. Some lack Biblical training and do not even reject customs that are not Biblical. We pray that rural pastors will know and teach the truth of the Bible, and honor God above all. May all pastors have wisdom, teaching their flocks how to honor God more than the traditions of man.
Sunday
Customs vary from region to region in China. When a parent dies, a pious son must kowtow so others will attend and help with funeral arrangements. In many places, funerals are held by a Taoist monk. Many Christians in China do not know whether to bury their parents with Christian rites or Taoist practice. We pray churches can always help their members know how to resolve these conflicts of Biblical teaching and local practices. We pray for a good testimony for all believers.
Monday
The divorce rate among Christians in China has shot up sharply reflecting that of society as a whole which creates single-parent families with neglected children and causes churches to lose a good opportunity to be a shining testimony for God. We pray for more marriage counselors. May the Lord help us to honor the sacred marriage covenant and may He help all pastors as they counsel believers not to give up quickly on their own marriages.

星期二
對中國政府來說宗教不僅關乎個人道德或靈性的決擇這麼單純。他們認為有組織的宗教能夠集結支持、建造連結關係，且有可能建立與政府對立（至少是不配合）的權力中心。中國的宗教政策仍不明朗，非常需要信徒持續的禱告。求主施恩憐憫，讓政府不視基督徒為潛在的威脅，而是一群對社會各階層均有正面影響力的善良公民。
星期三
中國政府對於宗教採取謹慎的態度，是因為擔心宗教組織的發展 (尤其是來自海外的宗教組織) ，會讓其對群眾擁有過大的影響力或操控力。「君王的心在主手中，就好像河道裡的水，隨他意而流轉。」(箴21:1當代譯本)。我們來為制定、負責和執行宗教政策的官員禱告，求主引導他們的決策，能善待神的子民。
星期四
中國政府已經放棄嚴格控制宗教, 而以法規取代全面限制，讓基督徒也擁有某些程度的自由。然而最近溫州教會拆十字架的事件反映，地方政府仍然會給信徒各種難處。我們為近年中國教會多了一點空間感恩，求主幫助信徒能夠把握這種自由所帶來的契機，成為好的見證人，將福音廣傳。
星期五
宗教並非領導人的優先考量事項，他們還有很長一份問題清單要處理。當基督徒在生活中「做光做鹽」時，他們就能在社會、企業，甚至在政治上發揮影響力。在政府許可的空間裡，教會能成為人民尋求人生解答的對象。 求主賜信徒智慧、膽量，而不是採取「出世」的態度，各人都願意在社區中流露基督的愛，並關心鄰舍的身、心靈的需要。
星期六
有些中國教會常常處於應遵守聖經真理或奉行傳統風俗的拉扯之中，特別是農村教會。有些教會因缺乏真理的教導，盲目跟隨民間風俗，做出不合神心意的事。求主幫助農村教會的牧者能教導純正真理，以尊主為大為最高原則，並且有智慧引導信徒以聖經原則處理各類似是而非的民間風俗等問題。
星期日
中國各地都有自己的風俗，例如：父母離世後，孝子必須向參與喪禮的人叩頭，不然就沒有人來幫忙處理喪事；又有好些地方的喪事都是在道場舉行或是請道士來辦理。傳統習俗往往給信徒帶來壓力，無所依從。求主幫助教會，在面對與信仰有衝突的傳統習俗時，能給予信徒正確的指導，信徒亦能靠主做美好的見證。
星期一
隨著社會的發展及開放，信徒的離婚率也越來越高，很多家庭破裂，造成不少單親家庭；孩子因缺乏照顧而流浪街頭亦有所聞，失卻了神兒女的見證。我們為弟兄姊妹不斷加增的婚姻問題來禱告。求主幫助信徒能尊重神所設立的婚姻。也求主使用牧者的輔導，讓信徒能有效處理家庭難處，絕不輕易放棄婚姻，得享神應許的美滿家庭生活。

Prayer Request 9/29 - 10/5

TuesdayChinese house churches face many challenges, establish and implement reasonable compensation is on the foremost. Lacking such provision is the key reason impeding the growth of many house churches. We praise God for how so many house church’s pastor who are impoverished and still serve so faithfully. We pray that Chinese believers would stop demand their pastor must be poor in order to serve faithfully. The Lord cause us all to honor His servants by providing them well.
Wednesday
In the past, student ministry to Chinese students could be done only in China. Now, however, many college students from China are going to Taiwan on their own. We pray that churches on the island will grab this window of opportunity to share the gospel with the mainland students without even having to leave home. May the Lord stir up the fire of evangelism and use the churches in Taiwan as a channel of great blessings.
Thursday
In China every college student has a computer and is online all of the time. Internet is the most influential element for those in their twenties. Churches need to include the internet in their reaching out to the young people in China. There are indeed many people sharing their faith online so we pray for those who create these testimonies and the online-sharing. May the Lord use this content to draw people to seek and find out what the gospel is all about.
Friday
Seventy percent of the people on the internet in China are younger than 30 years old and they spend about three hours daily online. One hundred million more people access the internet via their hand phones. We pray that churches in China can reach out and serve the young people who seek to know more about the faith online, that they will give them support and provide a positive environment to make church a friendly place for them and their friends.
Saturday
College fellowships in big cities can be quite internationals, drawing Christians students from many countries, especially from South Korea. Some even meet in their own cafe, playing worship songs. We pray for these fellowship groups and their leaders, the Lord use them to attract more Chinese students. Although the local police know of their existence, we pray for their safety as they grow in numbers.
Sunday
Many of the Christian college students born after 1990 are quite bold, they sing and hands out church bulletins on the street, and pass out Bible on campus. Some of them even use social media to support churches that faced demolition, rising housing cost and corruption. Chinese churches are slow in accepting young people. We pray for churches in China as they learn to accept the young people and making some changes to welcome the young people. It is our prayer that young Christians will bring vitality and fresh outlook for many churches.
Monday
In China, middle class accounted for three-quarters of all the divorced couples. Extra-marital affair is the leading cause of divorces. In Shanghai, that rate is about 56%. Extra-marital affairs happen among Christian families, but scarcely few churches can really provide help or counselling. We pray for guarding of our hearts and fleeing from all temptations for all Christian couples.

星期二
家庭教會面臨諸多的挑戰，建立並落實傳道人合理的薪水制度是非常重要的，這一挑戰已嚴重阻礙家庭教會成長的步伐。我們為家庭教會傳道人爲主吃苦的心志感恩，求主改變信徒以傳道人要吃苦來表達事奉忠心的觀念；感動信徒能愛戴並合理供應神的僕人。
星期三
往昔要進入中國才能做當地學生福音工作，但現今有許多年輕人前往台灣念大學，只要有心，即使不用去到中國，也能結出中國學生的果子。求主興起更多台灣教會能抓住宣教的契機，使信徒不僅有傳福音的火熱，更能看到神使用他們成為流通祝福的管道。
星期四
「現在的大學生人手一台電腦，善用網路的影響力非常很重要。」 大家公認網路的普及應用對九十後影響最大，所以網路是當前教會必須思考的宣教策略。網絡上確實有許多人發表自己的信仰見證，我們為那些為主，以文字做見證的信徒禱告，求神使用這些內容吸引那些對信仰好奇的年輕人，能真正尋得真理和救恩。
星期五
大陸網民近七成是三十歲以下的年輕人，他們每天花近三小時上網，也有一億多人民使用手機上網。我們為中國教會能接觸及服事這群年輕人禱告，在網上他們時常不請自來，求主感動信徒能藉此良機給予正面的影響與幫助，讓教會成為一個友善及温馨的地方。使許多人在信主後，亦可影響更多他們的朋友群。
星期六
有些大城市的大學團契相當國際化，吸納了來自各國學生基督徒，特別是南韓留學生。他們常常在自己開設的咖啡店裡，放聖歌，提供基督徒聚會。我們為所有這類的團契和他們的帶領者禱告，願神將更多的大學生賜給他們。 為他們聚會安全禱告。
星期日
不少90後年輕信徒勇於在街上唱聖歌、發禮拜傳單、在校園送聖經；他們甚至透過微博，一同聲援那些被拆的教會，還有批評高漲的房價、貪官腐敗。華人教會比較不善於服事年輕一代。 求主幫助中國教會能從新一代的信徒學習他們的勇氣，也願意為他們做些調整。願主使用90後的基督徒為教會帶來朝氣和新的展望。
星期一
在中國眾多離婚的夫妻中，中產階級者占到四分之三，而婚外情是“頭號離婚殺手”。一個上海的統計，因“婚外情”引發的 離婚案占56%。信主的家庭也有婚外情的發生，但能在教會中找到幫助或是諮商的，卻是寥寥無幾。求主保守信徒夫婦們的心懷意念，逃避誘惑、欺騙，也求主供應教會有適切的婚姻家庭輔導服事。

Prayer Request 9/22 - 9/28

TuesdayThere are many pastors who are thirty years old in the churches in China and most of them are better trained theologically than their older counterparts. Although, young pastors have the Bible training and basic teaching skills, we need to pray for improvement and maturing of their leadership skill, and ability to work with people of different ages and walks.
Wednesday
Young pastors in China also face challenges later on in life when their become husbands/wives/parents because the churches demand so much of their time, it will be difficult to know how to balance both areas of life.May the Lord also prepare mentors for them, to help them grow spiritually and personally, nurturing them to be a new generation of church leaders。
Thursday
Widespread infiltration of cults and sects into the church in China has caused many believers to leave the churches. Cults and sects remain active despite official clampdown on them. The biggest is Eastern Lightning (aka Church of Almighty God) which often targets leaders. May the Lord have mercy on those believers who have fallen victim to the cults and help them to see through the deceit, bondage, and control in them. We pray the truth of Jesus Christ will set them free and give them true salvation in mind and soul.
Friday
In the rural regions of China, many pastors and believers are ignorant of or lack teaching in basic Biblical truths so they are easily swayed by the false doctrines spread by the cults. There is a dearth of spiritual resources so believers usually cannot tell what truth is. May the Lord bless believers with wisdom to help them identify the false teachings of the cults which deceive many and not to spread them.
Saturday
China’s aged population will reach 248 million by 2020. An official report states that 14 provinces could not pay the old age pensions owed to their senior citizens in 2011. That number has increased to 19 in 2012. Caring for the elderly in the churches of China is greatly needed and it cannot be shouldered by the pastor alone. We pray for more believers who will serve the elderly people in the churches. May the Lord remember them and richly reward their acts of love.
Sunday
There have been debates over the issue of delaying the mandatory retirement age of 55 in China. However, this would be complicated so now there are suggestions that the time for retirement be flexible and the policy tailored to each different sector. As the policy of respect for the elderly wanes, may the Lord teach young believers who have grown up under the "one-child policy" to support and look after their parents, not only financially but also to be a great Christian witness to them.
Monday
The​ ​people in the new Middle Class like to be fashionable but they do not feel they must wear limited editions of luxury outfits. Instead they feel that a clean and fresh hairstyle, healthy skin, and decent clothing are enough. They are environmentally conscious and involved in doing charitable works. Young professional families usually find that both spouses are busy executives trying to balance work, young children, and church. We pray for their marital relationship, guarding of their hearts from temptation of all kinds, and wisdom in rearing their children.

星期二
現在中國教會中開始有 30歲多歲（80後）的牧者，與上一代的傳道人相比， 他們普遍都有更好的神學訓練。雖然他們有較好的聖經和神學知識及訓練，但在領導才能和靈命的成熟度上，我們更要為他們向神代求守望，求主厚賜做人的智慧和愛心，能帶領、牧養，供應教會中各樣不同人的需要。
星期三
年輕的牧者成家有孩子之後，一定會面臨平衡教會與家庭生活的大挑戰。中國教會普遍要求牧者把教會的需要高過於家庭。願主保守年輕傳道人的成長，為他們預備能幫助他們的導師，給他們好的忠告和提醒，能在個人靈命、品格及健康家庭生活上，繼續成熟成為新一代的教會領袖。
星期四
有許多地方，異端邪教猖獗，甚至滲透佔領教會，造成信徒離開。儘管官方予以壓制，邪教仍然活躍，尤其是“東方閃電”（也叫“全能神”），特別以教會領袖為攻擊的目標。求主憐憫拯救那些落入異端的信徒，帶領他們看穿欺騙，走出邪教的控制，叫他們真正認識耶穌基督的真理，得到身心靈的自由和永恒的救恩。
星期五
許多農村的牧者和信徒由於對聖經真理的基礎缺乏認識，當邪教異端攻擊時，就不知所措。加上許多農村教會沒有什麽屬靈的資源可言，信徒不能分辨真理與異端的區別。求主保守牧者和信徒，能分辨邪教的虛假與欺騙。並求主賜給眾信徒智慧，能分辨真理並拒絕傳遞歪道，免得落入異端的教導，被披著羊皮的狼吞吃。
星期六
官方報告說，到2020年，中國的老年人口將達到2.48億。在2011年，全國有14個省，還缺欠養老金的支付，這數目在2012年，增長到19個省份。教會針對年老信徒的關懷工作，是個龐大的需要，已不是牧者一個人能做好的。我們為所有服侍老人的信徒感恩，神紀念他們的愛心。也求主興起更多能關顧年長者事工的弟兄姐妹，回應主對這些服事的呼召。
星期日
延遲 "強制55歲退休"的議題，在中國引發了極大的爭論。政府需要提供新的政策，准許在不同的行業中，有靈活的退休政策。面對不斷增長的高齡人口，尤其在尊重老人觀念減弱的今天，願主教導年輕信徒，要承擔照顧他們父母的責任，不單單是經濟上的，更是盡到在主裡的孝道，成為好基督徒的生命見證。
星期一
中國新中產階級雖熱愛時尚，但不是限量版的奢侈品包，而是一個乾淨清爽的髮型、健康的膚色以及得體的衣著。 新中產階級也熱愛環保和參與慈善項目。城市教會中的年輕專業人士家庭，一般都是夫妻倆忙碌工作，照顧孩子，還要忙教會。我們為這些年輕信徒夫婦的婚姻禱告，求主保守他們的家庭，不落入各樣的引誘和試探，更有智慧養育敬虔愛主的孩子。

Prayer Request 9/15 - 9/21

Tuesday​Despite apparent prosperity in China, there is a huge chasm between the rich and the poor and several hundred million people still live in poverty. These people live mainly in rural areas and especially in the arid regions of northwest China.​ ​Christians have benefitted from the economic boom as well as their frugal lifestyle and industriousness. We pray that the Lord will remind us that it is through His grace we enjoy the good lives we have and teach us that we should be His channel of blessing to others.​
Wednesday
​Unseen poverty is found alongside great wealth in cities of China--poor pensioners, the disabled, drug addicts, street children​, and hordes of migrant workers live in slum areas in the suburbs of the big cities alongside the rich.Many churches in the cities of the East and in coastal provinces are very affluent. We pray these churches will be moved to support poor churches in the villages and become involved in reaching out to the poor in and near their cities.
Thursday
​Mission planners face the huge challenge in how to evangelize the over one hundred million ethnic minorities who live in the western half of China. Han Chinese are now allowed to travel to previously inaccessible exotic regions such as Tibet and Xinjiang. Many churches have little interest in reaching out to the minorities. We pray that God will remove the apathy, prejudices, and feeling of superiority which still exist among so many Han Chinese believers and help them to be grieved over the untold millions of lost souls.
Friday
Due to the poor and inadequate living conditions​ found in those areas, there are truly very few Han Chinese who are willing to live humbly among ethnic minorities. Christians in China often speak in hyperbole and express lofty goals but they are unwilling to fulfill them. We pray that more Christians will begin to care for these people and share the gospel with the ethnic minorities who live near them.
Saturday
Many of the would-be missionaries from China ​who were planning to evangelize in Muslim countries in Central Asia and the Middle East have returned home. The key reasons for their failure to persevere are lack of adequate preparation and training as well as unrealistic goals. We lift up in prayer all those disappointed and disillusioned people and their sending churches. May the Lord comfort and renew them so they will not be bitter toward anyone but will continue to serve in their own churches.​
Sunday
The vision of ‘Back to Jerusalem’ in its many forms did provide a powerful cause to encourage churches to pray, and to train Chinese missionaries. However, there are still many formidable barriers for churches in China to realize the fruit of cross-cultural missions. Ethnocentrism and pride are major hindrances to missionary efforts. We pray that churches in China will humble themselves, ​be willing to learn the languages and culture of other countries, and above all, to humbly learn and partner with western churches.
Monday
Perhaps with proper training and practical on-the-field experience gained from working with Muslims, Tibetans or other minorities inside China, Chinese missionaries can be more effective and more adapt in sending out missionaries to other countries. We pray that more churches in China will preach about missions and prepare their young people​ for missionary work. May the Lord give young believers good models of dedication and service in the churches and may many of them be inspired to be missionaries.

星期二
中國面臨巨大貧富懸殊的挑戰，雖然經濟發達，卻仍有數千萬人生活在貧窮之中；他們主要居住在農村，尤其在西北偏遠的乾旱地區。基督徒們也獲益於經濟成長，加上節儉及工作努力，生活素質大大改善。求主幫助我們堅立，明白我們的福氣惟獨從神而來，並幫助我們樂意成為祂賜福眾人的管道。
星期三
中國城市的富庶也伴隨著「隱藏」的貧窮─靠撫恤金生活的貧窮人、殘障者、吸毒者和街頭遊童，尤其是大批的外地工人「被放逐」到市郊的貧民區居住。許多沿岸地區城市教會都相當富有。求主激動富有的教會，樂意分享他們的資源，成農村教會的「好鄰舍」。也繼續在關懷農村及都市貧窮人的事工上彰顯主的恩慈。
星期四
如何向分佈於西北地區超過一億的少數民族傳福音是中國教會一大挑戰。現今漢族人能進入已往不能去的異地，例如西藏和新疆。求主挪去我們內在的偏見和文化及種族優越感，這往往是漢人信徒普遍有的。許多教會對少數民族宣教意願冷淡，求主火熱我們的心，能更多為失喪靈魂憂傷。
星期五
漢人基督徒有負擔又願意謙卑住在貧窮環境中，樂於融入外族文化（例如西藏或穆斯林維吾爾族）的仍然不多。求主幫助更多弟兄姊妹，不只是高言大志，空談普世宣教，而是更願意開始行動，向身邊在社區中的少數民族分享主耶穌的福音。
星期六
好些願意前往西北地區及中東地區國家向少數民族傳福音的宣教士，往往由於不夠充足的準備與訓練和不切實際的期待，陸續離開了這些工場。我們要用禱告托住這些灰心的宣教士和他們的教會，求主安慰和復興他們，不留下苦毒，且願意繼續在自己的教會服事。
星期日
「回歸耶路撒冷」的異象及口號，的確成為中國教會禱告、訓練和宣教行動的強大趨動力，然而巨大的障礙仍然存在， 未能見到跨文化宣教的果效。民族優越感和驕傲，總是成為我們在宣教上嚴重的阻礙，求主幫助我們謙卑自己，虛心學習其他語言和文化，也能學習和西方教會彼此配搭。
星期一
弟兄姊妹若有向國內穆斯林及西藏等少數民族當中事奉的經驗，再加上適當的訓練，可望能在未來數十年中，在普世宣教的大使命中 扮演重要的角色。求主幫助中國教會能有效傳遞宣教異象，並裝備年輕信徒積極參與宣教。

Prayer Request 9/8 - 9/14

TuesdayChina has a large film industry and the second-biggest box office in the world, but few people outside the country have ever watched a movie released from China. We pray for wisdom for all believers, especially the young ones, so they can discern the hidden messages and unbiblical value system in all the media we are exposed to everyday.
Wednesday
When a movie is made in China, film censorship rules dictate that crime stories must be free of crime, ghost tales cannot show ghosts and Chinese corrupt politicians can’t be crooked. The Chinese government is extremely sensitive about how the nation is portrayed. We can say Chinese entertainment is clean, but we all know how corrupt Chinese society is. We pray for guarding of hearts of all believers, so we will not only have a religious façade but rather a clean spirit.
Thursday
No one can start making a film in China without submitting the plot to the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television (SGAPPRFT), an agency that control​s​ media but​ is​ best known (and feared) as a committee of censorship. Many good Christian contents,​​ books and movies are unable to receive official approval and be available openly. We pray for more content for personal devotion, Bible study tools and commentaries for believers in China.
Friday
Movies with sex scenes or depictions of “excessive drinking, smoking and other bad habits” are forbidden in China. Any content that ​is​ “propagating passive or negative outlook on life, worldview and​ the​ value system” is also banned. ​Obviously, people in China have access to all kinds of pornographic and violent material despite the bans. We pray for Christian parents who​ are concerned about how this will affect their children. May the Lord give them a good parent-child relationship so they can express their care and concern.
Saturday
China will censor or reject the storyline of a movie for being "unscientific" because it features time travel. It automatically bans any "historical untruth" which often means presenting past events inconsistently according to the official version of Chinese history.​Officials in China are suspicious of Christianity because it has too much foreign influence and connection ​with the outside. We pray that churches will have a wonderful testimony in their communities, living out the love of Jesus, and dispelling the image that Christianity is a foreign religion.
Sunday
In any movies released in China, the bad guy cannot be Chinese. Any crime movie must not be initiated within China’s borders. All Chinese policemen and soldiers must be good guys. Government employees may never be corrupt and there are no prostitutes in China. The Bible says that we are all​ sinners. May the Spirit of God always convict us so that we do not become conceited thinking we are better than others.
Monday
At least half of the movies shown in Hong Kong now are produced in in co-operation with China, so they are subject to the rules China imposes on them.​ Because of this, Hong Kong makes only "Kung Fu" films or uses stories that took place before 1949. Recently Christians in Hong Kong were divided into pro-Beijing, pro-democracy, and neutral camps. We pray for unity of the churches in Hong Kong and that mission agencies would not lose their passion to help churches inside China.

星期二
中國擁有一個龐大的電影工業，以及世界第二大的電影票房，但中國電影在中國以外的地區很少能看到。求主賜眾信徒智慧，能夠明白也能分辨電影及各樣媒體灌輸的潛藏信息和許多似是而非、不合聖經真理的價值觀，尤其是教會年輕一代信徒的信仰根基不致被誤導而動搖。
星期三
中國的電影審查規則，以及中國政府對其國家形象的描繪是極度敏感的。相對於其他國家的大眾傳播媒體，罪案故事裡是沒有罪犯會認罪，鬼故事亦沒有真魔鬼，壞政客也會心悔改。中國的媒體算是非常「乾淨」的，但是社會風氣則完全不同。求主保守我們的心懷意念，不是只有敬虔的外表與言語，而是要有清潔的靈。
星期四
任何人想要在中國拍電影，首先要把劇情提交給國家新聞出版廣電總局，這個單位負責管理政府的媒體。許多很好的基督教書籍、電影無法得到批准公開出版。我們為中國信徒能有更多屬靈書籍、參考書及材料可供閱讀和學習來禱告。
星期五
在中國電影裡，性愛場面或「過分表現酗酒、吸煙及其他陋習」是不能接受的。「宣揚消極、頽廢的人生觀、世界觀和價值觀」亦是被禁止的。「道高一尺、魔高一丈」，年輕人總能透過管道找到不好的內容來觀看。信徒家長會擔心孩子被黃色、暴力內容影響，我們為家長與孩子禱告，求主加給他們在平日有良好的親子溝通，父母與子女能交流積極的人生觀和合乎真理的價值觀。
星期六
一部電影遭禁的理由，可能是一個故事情節裡被認定為「不科學」，因為其中涉及「時間旅行」。或者「違背歷史史實」，這意味着他們禁止呈現不是官方版本的歷史陳述。在官方眼中，基督教有太多國外的影響。我們為教會在自己的社區中有美好的生命見證禱告，信徒都能將主耶穌的愛真實地流露出來，而不是一群所謂的「洋教徒」。
星期日
在中國發行的電影裡，犯罪一定不是在中國境內發起，如果涉及國際犯罪，壞人一定不能是華人。所有穿制服的角色必須是好人，官員不能也不會腐敗，並且也不會有妓女的。聖經說「世人都犯了罪」，願聖靈常常光照我們時時儆醒，省察是否還有一些隱而未現的罪没有清理。免得我們自欺，甚至以為我們肯定比別人優秀、聖潔而受虧損。
星期一
香港電影至少有一半是和中國影商合拍的，也需要接受北京當局的規範。這正解釋了為什麼中港合作的影片都是武俠片，或是發生在新中國成立前的故事。近來，香港信徒分成了幾派，一是支持北京政策的，一是追求民主的，還有持中立態度的。我們為香港眾教會的合一及宣教機構不失去傳福音的火熱來禱告。

Prayer Request 9/1 - 9/7

TuesdaySome of the biggest victims of the stock market crash have been ordinary Chinese people. Two thirds of new investors in the Chinese stock market didn't complete high school. Many have bought stocks with borrowed money. ​Greed makes people do irrational things and even Christians fall prey to this same predicaments. We pray that this stock market crash will wake them up. We are reminded of the word from Colossians 3:5--"Don't be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world."
Wednesday
The Chinese stock market has slumped dramatically recently, taking down many investors including many Christians. The attitude of the investors has been wanting to get rich quickly rather than disciplined investing. Greedy people try to get rich quickly but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty. (Proverbs 28:22) May the Lord enlighten and search our hearts to see if we have been blinded by our greed.
Thursday
In China this year 7.49 million people graduated from college--an increase over the 7.27 million in 2014 and 6.99 million in 2013. Every year these grads face fierce competition to land a job. College education no longer guarantees a good paying job for young people in China. We pray for those college graduates who are Christians and are still looking for work. May the Lord give them faith and keep them walking close to Him.
Friday
Although house churches have grown remarkably in the past four decades, they have now entered a crucial period where they need to define their own​ theology, their approach to pastoral care, and their method of governing the church. Many are now turning to denominations to find answers since personal interpretation of the Bible along with leaders who are not held accountable open the churches to abuses. We pray especially for believers in groups under these charismatic leaders . May the Lord grant them discernment and genuine, vibrant spiritual growth.
Saturday
Essentially​, each person in a house church believes what the leader teaches which often leads to an over- emphasis on personal gifts, charisma, and authority. Members of house churches desire more inter-church fellowship but prefer not to have the simplified statements of faith held by denominations. ​Many members of these churches are now educated and have become professionals so they are less likely to accept the "iron fist" management style of their pastor. We pray for unity in the church and also humility for both leaders and pastors along with the young members who attend.​
Sunday
​People in the house​ churches often debate about the need​ to join a denomination and wonder if that would be good or bad for evangelism, church planting, and the united effort to send out missionaries from the churches of China. They question whether denominations have their place in China. We thank the Lord for denominations because they have poured a tremendous amount of resources and manpower into helping house churches. We pray for God's will to be done in the churches in China. May the name of Jesus be glorified and may there be true unity and humility in each of the churches there.
Monday
In the Three-self Church in Jiangxi Province there are two sessions of the so-called "chairman" and half of the presidents are women which gives them a ministry in the church. The saying is that the women are "half the sky" which gives effective strength to the ministry and develops positive factors not only in Jiangxi but in other places as well.​ ​We pray for all of the grandmothers, mothers and unmarried young ladies that God will help them to be lively spiritual models and gain spiritual strength from God's word to teach other believers and be a blessing to the church.​

星期二
中國股市暴跌的最大受害者是一般的老百姓。三分之二的新投資者是高中以下學歷，而且多是借錢買股的人。發財的慾望使人喪失理性，信徒也不可幸免地免落入了同樣的陷阱裡。求主藉著這次的震盪喚醒信徒，貪婪就與拜偶像一樣，心智和靈魂都被擄掠了去。（西3:5）
星期三
近來中國的股市狂瀉，多人財務被套牢，有不少基督徒也參與其中。很多人炒股抱著猶如賭博般的投機心態，只想要急速發財，而不是有規劃的投資。「要急速發財，卻不知窮乏必臨到他身。」（箴28：22）求主光照我們，先省察自己內心是否被貪婪所蒙蔽，並從新調校眼光，不被世界裡的急功好利所迷惑。
星期四
中國的高校畢業生人數由2013年的699萬，2014年的727萬，增幅至本年度的749萬。高校畢業生逐年的增加，就業競爭日益激烈。現今中國的大學教育不再保證畢業後有份高薪的工作。我們為高校畢業的基督徒禱告，求主為他們預備合適的工作，尤其記念那些已經待業多時的，願神加添信心耐心等候，也能更親近神，與神同行。
星期五
中國家庭教會四十年來大幅成長，也進入神學、牧養和建制轉型的關鍵期。很多教會意識自己的不足，也渴望從宗派傳統中，得到成熟的信仰告白、牧養和治理體系。我們為家庭教會的領袖禱告，求主賜他們智慧和謀略在神的家裡盡忠服事，幫助教會成長成熟，滿有基督的身量。又賜信徒智慧認識真道，在愛中彼此建立，靈命活潑成長。
星期六
家庭教會一向沒有信仰的規範，會眾一般跟從教會帶領者對聖經的領受，容易高舉恩賜主義、個人魅力、領導的權力。家庭教會信徒期待更多教會之間的聯繫，但反對宗派信仰的簡化。現今許多家庭教會信徒已受過高等教育和專業訓練，不太接受帶領者的「鐵腕」管理模式。我們禱告神幫助教會能團結合一，彼此以謙卑束腰，在主面前做個忠心、合神心意的好管家，與年輕一代信徒和睦相容。
星期日
對當今中國家庭教會而言，宗派問題是一個容易帶來爭論的議題。宗派對於家庭教會是傳福音、建造教會及教會合一宣教的助力還是阻力？宗派在中國教會的存在有價值嗎？不同的宗派曾為中國教會提供了大量的資源和培訓，幫助了許多的家庭教會，我們感謝神！ 願主的名大得榮耀，滿足祂的心，不論是家庭教會或是三自，都能在主裡有真正的團結與謙卑。
星期一
江西省的三自教會，在所謂兩會的主席、會長中有一半是女性；婦女成了教會事工的「半邊天」，這不單是江西教會，也是全國教會各項事工發展的生力量、積極因素。我們特別為所有做祖母、做媽媽、未婚的女傳道人禱告，求神加給她們活潑的靈命，愛主愛人的心，給她們恩典去供應主的豐富，成全聖徒，讓她們成為主祝福教會的管道。

Prayer Request 8/25 - 8/31

TuesdayDuring the Maoist era in China, all religion including Buddhism was repressed but a growing number of people are discovering the dormant traditions of Buddhism. We praise God for the increased numbers of Christian believers in the past but the sheer number of those forever lost is astounding! May the Lord press upon us the burden to spread the gospel and see souls saved rather than reveling merely in a large attendance in the churches.
Wednesday
In China, some people discover Buddhism while they are in a university where Buddhist groups are active and famous monks and lamas give lectures. Others have devout Buddhist parents and grandparents and are introduced to it early.​ Bible study groups, unlike the Buddhist groups are frequently monitored and suppressed. We lift up those who lead and participate in campus fellowships. May the Lord add to them courage and faith so they clearly know the Christ they believe in and serve.
Thursday
The government in Zhejiang embarked​ on a three-year campaign to rebuild old residential areas there--old factories and the center of the city. This aggressive project has included tearing down many churches and the crosses associated with them. Although many churches lost the crosses on them, we pray the Lord will comfort the people and help them to move forward in their ministries knowing they can still have a powerful witness to show how believers live out the meaning of the cross.
Friday
Some churches in China that had a proper building permit were destroyed in the wake of the province-wide demolition in Wenzhou. However, this project of tearing down the crosses was not limited to Wenzhou. We pray that this kind of thing does not spread further. We pray for wisdom and courage for the church leaders is Zhejiang and that they will know how to negotiate with the officials.
Saturday
The latest episode in the government’s attack on Christian churches in Wenzhou is the drafting of regulations outlining precise limits on the size and location of religious buildings and the size and placement of crosses. The majority of house churches do not have visible signs announcing their presence. We pray for safety and harmony with their neighbors for them as well as effective evangelism even though they have to keep a low profile.
Sunday
The new regulations on the building of religious structures in China highlight the arbitrary nature which lacks a clear definition and explanation with which officials in China deal with the church. National and even local regulations and policies for church​es can change overnight so we pray for wisdom for all churches to be able to enjoy favor with God and the goodwill of the officials as they continue to expand their ministries.
Monday
​One pastor in Zhejiang wondered why the government regulations apply to only Christian places of worship and also why the standards are different for Protestant churches from those of ​the Catholic churches. He appealed for fairness in dealing with religion. Having a good relationship and knowing how to deal with the local officials is a must for churches in China. We pray for wisdom and a great personal testimony for all who must interact with the local officials on behalf of the churches.

星期二
在毛澤東時代，所有宗教(包括佛教)都被壓抑。可是現今越來越多中國人重新認識並接受佛教的傳統。我們為中國基督徒人數有增長感恩之餘，也要記念還有很多骨肉同胞仍未能認識主耶穌永生的救恩。求主賜弟兄姊妹有廣傳福音的心志，而不是不冷不熱，自以為富足，會堂人數多，就沾沾自喜。
星期三
佛教團體在中國大學裡非常活躍，也常有著名僧侶和喇嘛來講學。許多大學生成為佛教徒，是因為他們有禮佛的父母和祖父母，自幼被潛移默化。基督徒在大學中的聚會，非但沒有像佛教團體般受到厚待，且倍受校方或官方壓迫，常被監視。我們為帶領的同工及參與的學生禱告，求主賜他們膽量和信心，更多認識耶穌基督的信實，勇敢與祂同行。
星期四
浙江省政府用三年時間推行｢三改一拆｣：改造舊住宅區、舊廠區及城中村，拆除違法建築。這措施亦影響許多溫州的教堂。求主安慰受影響的教會及信徒，鼓勵他們繼續積極向前。建築物上的十字架雖保不了，但教會仍能透過活出基督的信仰見證，高舉生命的十字架。
星期五
有些沒有違章也具備所有合格法律文件的中國教堂，十字架也照樣被拆。另外，在溫州以外的城市，亦相繼有教堂十字架被拆的情況。雖然這只是浙江內部事件，求主保守不會延伸到其他省份。我們為浙江教會同工及領袖禱告，求主賜下智慧與勇氣面對目前的挑戰。
星期六
在溫州教會被拆事件之後，浙江政府頒布法規，明確限制宗教建築物的大小和位置，也包括了十字架的尺寸和擺放的位置。絕大多數的家庭教會沒有外在的標誌或門牌。我們為這些聚會點禱告，求神賜下平安，又幫助神的兒女能在街坊鄰舍有美好的見證。
星期日
目前徵集社會意見的”宗教建築規範”，突顯出官方對宗教建築物管理的任意性, 條例本身的解讀也常是反复無常，莫衷一是的。對教會管理的政策，無論來自中央或是地方，都有隨時改變的可能。我們為眾教會有神的智慧禱告，在當局的眼中都蒙恩惠，好叫福音事工不受阻礙，把握機會盡力多救人靈魂。
星期一
一位浙江牧師抱怨，新的建築規定只針對基督教教會，但天主教教會卻又有不同標準。顯然政府在處理宗教事務上並不合理和公平。在中國帶領教會常常要與當地官員有良好的關係，也要有靈巧的應對。我們為需要常與政府官員打交道的領袖禱告，求神賜下智慧對答合宜，且能以生命見證贏得尊敬。

Prayer Request 8/18 - 8/24

TuesdayThe phenomenon of public dancing can be found across China. Participants are typically older women but also some men and younger people, they gather in public squares and parks and perform synchronized dances to blaring music. Many believers are retired but still very agile and available to serve other than babysitting grandchildren. We pray for them, especially the sisters who often shoulder the caring ministry of their churches. May the Lord use them to be a great blessing.
Wednesday
Officials insist that ​the Chinese public wants “healthy, watchable, scientific and wide-ranging” dancing. To that end, an expert panel has developed 12 model routines that will be taught nationwide by instructors who have received official training. ​In China, the government is involved in every aspect of the lives of the citizens. We pray for God's guidance in the growth of churches, especially those that are unregistered. May the Lord protect them all and keep them from being swept away by materialism.​
Thursday
The dancing in China has provoked a backlash with people in the neighborhood complaining particularly about the noise. Sometimes the opposition has even turned ugly so the​ government has had to regulate open-air fitness dancing due to the public complaints filed against it. Many urban churches occupy an apartment in a residential building. We pray for good neighborly relationship​s​ for them, especially as churches tend to have lots of traffic in and out, noise from worship and intervention of police.
Friday
Square-dancing represents the collective aspect of Chinese culture. The early morning and evening gatherings are meant to be a way to exercise and socialize. ​ Believers also have a need for entertainment and socializing as a normal component of a healthy lifestyle. We pray for the holistic well-being of all believers in China so they can have a ​good testimony and influence on their friends and not be merely addicted to television and the internet.
Saturday
Responding to calls by President Xi Jinping to rein in corruption in China, Shanghai has enacted strict rules to keep the spouses and children of top local officials from entering private business and profiting from their government connections. Shanghai, with more than 23 million in population is the seat of Three-Self churches. We pray for all the administrators, pastors and volunteers under this umbrella, ​ that​ the Lord ​will ​grant them faithfulness, integrity and dedication to serve the Master.
Sunday
In many instances where there was a crackdown on corruption, the vast fortunes that were uncovered were listed in the name of relatives or offspring of the officials​ rather than in the names of the officials themselves. Many of the believers in China are reluctant to give offerings in church because they do not know how the funds will be used. We pray for God's mercy for all church leaders that they will know how to help believers overcome that kind of hesitation and allow more people to serve in crucial roles.
Monday
Only Shanghai officials are restricted from doing business in the city, ​but ​families of officials from outside of Shanghai can still conduct business there, and the children of top Shanghai officials are free to go into business outside the city. Some churches are literally family-run,​ so they​ seriously undermine people’s confidence in their leaders. We pray for the Spirit of God to convict any who treat God’s churches as a family enterprise, or refuse to include people who are not related to them.

星期二
在公共場所跳舞的現象在中國遍地開花，參與者一般都是年長的女性，但也有一些男性和年輕人。他們聚集在廣場上和公園裡，伴隨著吵鬧的音樂做著同步的舞蹈動作。許多信徒雖然是已經退休了，但仍是精力十足，除了照顧孫輩之外，正可以投入有意義的教會服事行列。求主使用這些弟兄姊妹們，參與關懷的服事，成為教會的祝福。
星期三
據官方宣佈，公眾希望廣場健身操舞具備「健身性、觀賞性、科學性、廣泛性」的特點，所以開發了十二套標準的廣場健身操舞，由受過訓的人士指導推廣。中國政府會介入百姓生活的各個層面，我們要為教會(尤其未登記的教會)在這樣的大環境下能繼續成長祈求 。求主保守眾教會，持守真理，不被世俗的價值觀所同化。
星期四
廣場舞引發了一些人強烈的不滿，附近的居民尤其會抱怨噪音太大。有時反對者與之對恃，甚至越演越烈。基於公眾的強烈反應及申訴，政府不得不規範廣場健身舞。很多城巿教會是在公寓大樓裡，求主保守他們與鄰舍有和諧的關係，不會因為信徒進出的交通、聚會的聲浪產生反感或是引起公安的關注。
星期五
廣場舞代表了中國文化的集體主義特點，清早和傍晚跳這種舞被認為是一種鍛練和社交的方式。教會信徒也有參與正當娛樂和社交的需要，這是健康生活的一部份。我們為弟兄姊妹的身心靈健康祈求，求主幫助信徒都能有平衡的休閒生活，不沉迷於大眾娛樂，如追看電視劇、上網等，並能在社交圈中為主作光作鹽，成為他人的祝福。
星期六
上海響應中國國家主席習近平提出的遏制腐敗的要求，頒布了嚴格的規定，禁止該市領導幹部的配偶及子女經商辦企業，通過政府關係獲益。上海人口二千三百萬，也是中國三自教會的行政中心。我們為在這龐大系統裡的行政人員、牧者、義工禱告。願主保守他們每一位都能有忠心、正直，為主擺上的心志。
星期日
在很多的腐敗調查案件中，查出的巨額財富都不在官員本人名下，而是在其子女及親屬名下。許多信徒不願意奉獻的原因之一，是教會的收支賬目不明不白，他們不知道奉獻的款項會如何運用。求主恩待教會領袖，曉得如何幫助信徒克服心裡障礙，規範出一套公正、透明的制度，也願意讓更多肢體參與教會內比較關鍵職份的服事。
星期一
「禁止領導幹部的配偶及子女經商辦企業」的規定只限於上海市的官員，不包括其他地區官員的家屬在上海經商。上海高官的子女也可以在其他城市自由經商。有些教會的領導同工也有相當程度的家族式 ＂內包＂觀念，造成信徒間分化，對領袖沒有信任感。求主的靈來做責備的工作，不容許人把教會當做家族企業，或是不將重要職份開放給別人。