Prayer Request 10/31 - 11/6

Tuesday
We praise God for many young Chinese who not only received education abroad and also the salvation of Jesus Christ. But, it is not easy to retain their new found faith and continue their church lives. This is indeed the fruit of student ministries by many overseas Chinese churches, but much effort to follow up the new converts is needed, to ensure the continuing spiritual growth and discipleship, so their faith will survive the corrupt environment back home.
Wednesday
The Chinese government is actively educating students going abroad to prevent religious conversion, by reminding students to avoid contact with churches or accepting offers from Christians. We pray for all kinds of opportunities for churches to reach Chinese students near them. God gives churches understanding of the mind of young people, so churches can be more effective in engaging young students.
Thursday
It is a tremendous challenge for the young converts to return home because China is atheistic, overtly hostile to Christianity and extremely materialistic. Life in China is also drastically different than in the West. We pray for unwavering as the returnees seek job in the extremely competitive market and pressure from their unbelieving parents who are shocked by their newfound faith.
Friday
All the students going abroad to study are the only child at home, their parents have paid for their education with savings. When they return to China, they will continue to live with their parents and later, live in an apartment paid for with parents money. We pray for these young Christians as they return home and face pressure from their parents whether financially or to pursue other goals and not ignore their Christian faith.
Saturday
Chinese students who converted while studied abroad have no church experience in China, so they are literally stranger to churches and have no Christian friends there. Unfortunately, churches in China also look down on them because of their youthfulness and even suspect their faith is not tested or genuine. We pray that these young converts will not become discouraged and give up finding a spiritual home and the Lord will move churches to treasure these babes in Christ.
Sunday
Many consider the college students in China are the best group for evangelism and a field ripe for harvest. But, many who become Christians stopped attending churches after graduation because of the myriad of temptations and pressure from their families. We pray for all college students who have been exposed to the gospel outside of China, the Lord protect the seeds sown, and make the soil fertile, bring people to water and so there will be abundant fruits.
Monday
It is a fact that churches in China badly need more pastors. Although there are many who are receiving training and being equipped now, but many more are existing the church ministry. Many pastors are burnt out physically and spiritually. We pray for God’s grace in giving them plenty of quiet time to pray and meditate on His words. We pray that more believers will help out in church and share the ministry load with their pastors.


星期二
我們為許多到海外留學信主的年輕人感恩。然而他們回國後，能夠持守信仰並有正常的教會生活，的確是一件不容易的事。這些海外教會學生福音工作所栽種的福音種子，極需要國內教會繼續跟進、培育，求主幫助眾教會在敗壞的社會風氣中，用心澆灌使其靈命成長，成為閃耀真理之光的燈台。
星期三
中國政府近來積極防止留學生在國外接受宗教信仰。不僅加強各樣的精神教育，提醒學生們不要在國外輕易接受教會邀請，也要防備基督徒的好意。黎明之前的環境特別黑暗，求主幫助我們有智慧與熱心把握各種機會，向身邊的留學生傳福音。也求主幫助教會能瞭解年輕人的心態和需要，更有效接觸他們，打赢這場屬靈的戰爭，為主奪回這些失喪的靈魂。
星期四
對信主不久的中國留學生而言，回國確實是個極大的挑戰。大環境不僅是無神論，且對基督教存敵對態度，整個社會充滿拜金主義。再者國內的生活環境和工作形態，都跟國外非常不同。我們禱告，求主堅定初信年輕人的信心，在找工作的難關裡，忍耐等候神的帶領。面對不信主的父母時更能堅守信仰，為主做美好的見證。
星期五
現今的中國留學生絕大部是家裡唯一的孩子，留學費用都是父母供給的。我們為回國的年輕信徒禱告，他們通常要面對家長的施壓，因為他們的經濟來源出於父母，住的房子也是父母支付的。許多父母亦會用各樣方式要求他們先考慮其他追求，不要將神放在首位。求主幫助他們，既不影響與父母的關係，又能堅守信仰立場而不輕易妥協、動摇，失去永恒的救恩。
星期六
那些在國外信主的留學生，沒有參加中國教會的經驗，所以回國後，在沒有任何屬靈朋友的支持下，不容易找到合適的教會。有些教會也輕看他們年幼，以為他們的信仰沒基礎，甚至懷疑他們信主的經歷。求主幫助年輕信徒不要自卑、退縮，看自己合乎中道；又求主提醒教會要珍惜這些在國外信主的年輕肢體，願意以愛心扶持、建造他們。
星期日
許多人認為中國大學生最容易接受福音，是個發白的禾場。可惜大多在學校裡信了主的人，畢業後往往經不起各樣的引誘及家人的壓力，就沒有繼續參加聚會。我們為有機會接觸福音的大學生禱告，求主預備他們的心田，讓神的話如同種子撒在好土裡，得到充份的澆灌並能持續成長，結出百倍果實。
星期一
中國教會不斷增長，但 教會全職事奉的同工仍極少；再者，傳道人受到足夠裝備的人數奇缺。而許多為神擺上的牧者們因忙於牧養群羊，連他們起碼的「安息日」都沒有了。我們為這些身心、靈性上嚴重透支的牧者們禱告，求神施恩，賜他們有足夠與神單獨交流及默想神的話語的時間。又求神親自吸引更多信徒熱心參與教會服事，減少牧者的壓力。