Prayer Request 11/8 - 11/14

Tuesday
​At the end of 2015, the total number of students from China who had gone abroad to study was about four million, and the number of those who had returned after their studies was about 2.2 million. Many of these students have had exposure to Christianity and even have become Christians while they are abroad. We praise the Lord for the great harvest by all of the churches that reach out to students and even have well-designed ministered for these Chinese students.
Wednesday
Nearly eighty percent of the Chinese who have studied abroad return to China when they graduate. There are more females than males who go abroad--about sixty percent are female. Connecting with churches and continuing spiritual growth are not easy for those who were baptized abroad and then returned to China. We pray for these Christians that the Lord will keep them from temptation and discouragement and lead them to find fellowship in Christ quickly.
Thursday
In terms of education, eighty percent of the students who go abroad and then return to China, return with a master's degree, ten percent have a doctoral degree and ten percent have a bachelor's degree. ​The government in China has stepped up the "Patriotic Program" for students going abroad to prevent them from becoming Christians. We pray for fruitfulness for all of the evangelistic efforts by churches and believers, that the Holy Spirit will soften the hearts of young people who have been taught that Christianity is merely a foreign religion.
Friday
When students from China return home from abroad and are looking for a job, their chief considerations are career advancement, location, and compensation. Seventy-five percent of them want to be in a city on the east coast, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen. In these large cities, there are fellowship groups with Christians who have returned from abroad and even churches for expats. We pray for vibrant and fruitful ministries for them, not only in providing a spiritual home for the young people but also an outreach point through which to reach local people.
Saturday
In recent years as the number of students returning to China has increased, the competition for jobs has become fierce. Many who have returned are disappointed by the lack of offers and the low beginning salaries, especially after the huge financial investment in their foreign education. ​We pray for Christians who have returned to China from abroad that they will continue to trust God knowing that He has a great purpose and plan for them there.
Sunday
According to a study by the British embassy of those who returned to China with the enviable master's degree in finance from schools in Britain, only sixty percent find jobs immediately and their average salary is only 3000-4000 yuan (about $500. USD). We pray for all Christians who have jobs that they will consider getting a less than desirable salary. May the Lord help them to find purpose and be thankful for their jobs, reminding them to be His witnesses at work and in their communities.
Monday
The average salary for those who return to China with a degree from a foreign university is about 3000-4000 yuan ($500. USD) Nearly sixty percent of them work at an entry staff level. As the economy slows in China, the prospect for employment for those who studied abroad dims. ​We remember those believers who have difficulty finding work for various reasons. May the Lord remind us all that He is faithful and will provide us with what we need and we are not to lose faith but trust Him even in times of frustration and waiting.


星期二
到2015年底，中國累計出國留學人數已經達到404萬人。同時回國人數也不斷增加，累計回國人數達到221萬人。許多留學生在海外第一次接觸信仰，成為基督徒。這是神賜予的撒種和收割的禾場，我們為每一個向中國學生分享福音、安排各類靈命建造計劃的教會和團契感恩。
星期三
近來，約八成的中國留學生畢業之後選擇回國就業，出國留學生之中，女性比例明顯高於男性，佔總人數的六成。要找到合適的教會，繼續靈命成長是基督徒回國之後最大的挑戰。求主保守他們遠離引誘和灰心失落，帶領他們快快地找到屬靈的家。
星期四
出國留學之後歸國的人士在學歷方面，以碩士最多（80%），10%為博士研究生學歷，10%具有本科和專科學歷。近來政府開始給出國的學生愛國思想教育，主要是防止學生在國外接受基督教信仰。我們為各地教會和基督徒向中國留學生分享福音大有果效禱告，求聖靈感動預備他們的心，不把基督信仰誤歸為只是外國人的宗教。
星期五
留學回國選擇就業時，職業發展空間是考慮最多的因素，其次是工作地點和薪酬福利。75%的想在東部沿海城市發展，北京、上海、廣州和深圳地區。這些大城市裡有許多以海歸為主的團契，還有持有外國護照的國際教會。我們求主使他們的事工活潑，多有果效，不僅是海歸們的屬靈家庭，更是成為當地宣揚福音大光的燈臺。
星期六
近幾年來，隨著出國留學和回國就業人數的增加，國內工作的崗位競爭非常激烈，而且第一次就業率和起薪也會令花費不菲出國留學的回國學生充滿失望。我們為基督徒的海歸們禱告，求神保守他們的信心，深知他們回國了，是有神美好的計劃和旨意，信靠祂的必不致羞愧。
星期日
據英國大使館統計，以令人羨慕的金融專業為例，在英國拿到金融專業碩士的留學生回到中國後，平均第一次就業率只有60%，起薪在3000元到4000元(約500 美元)。我們來為自認沒找到理想工作的年輕肢體禱告，求主帮助他們找到生命真正的意義和價值，也能凡事感恩。更願意在他們的職場和社區裡，為主發光，有美好的見證。
星期一
海歸的起薪一般在3000元左右，百分之六十只是普通員工。隨著中國經濟下滑，就業壓力增大，歸國留學生面臨的就業優勢更不樂觀。我們為因種種原因找不到工作的信徒們禱告，求主提醒我們祂是信實的主，必為我們預備所需要的，好叫我們在挫折和等待中不致灰心，更是願意堅持信靠神。