March 2013 Prayer Meeting

1. March 2013 Prayer Meeting 二零一三年三月份禱告會

2. 1) We are thankful for the start of the Sunday School and the theme of Ephesians for the whole church – we pray for the spirit of wisdom and revelation for the whole church when we study Psalms and Ephesians. 1)　對於主日學的開始，及教會整體一起研習以弗所書，我們很感恩。在我們學習詩篇和以弗所書的同時，讓我們祈求智慧的靈降臨，也讓我們看到給整個教會的啟示。 2) We pray for that God will strengthen the relationship between parents and children. We pray for wisdom, patience and compassion to be godly parents, we pray that the children will grow up in purity and be fervent in seeking God’s kingdom. 2) 求神鞏固父母和孩子間的關係，祈求神賜智慧、耐性，以及和藹的心給我們來作虔誠的父母；也祈求孩子在純潔中成長，以及火熱地尋求神的國度。

3. 3) We pray for the Annual General Meeting that will take place on the 10th of March – we pray for greater revelation of God’s plans in this city – our focus this year is that through the church the manifold wisdom of God is revealed. May we become His salt and light for this city. 3) 我們為三月十日的週年大會禱告 ─ 我們祈求神在這城市的計劃能有更大的啟示 ─ 我們今年的焦點是藉著教會，使神諸般的大智慧得以彰顯，讓我們成為這城市的鹽和光。 4) We pray the outreach work in our church – for the outreach on the 11th of March though music, outreach amongst the university students, in Limerick and Dundalk and through the Christian school and language classes at Esker House and Abbey Street. 4) 請為到我們教會的傳福音工作禱告：三月十一日的音樂佈道會、在 Limerick 及 Dundalk地區的學生外展工作，以及透過路恩堂基督教中文學校和市中心堂的中、英文班的外展等。

4. 5) We pray for those amongst us who has been recently bereaved. We also pray for those who have ill-health. By His stripes we are healed. 5) 請為到我們當中剛痛失親人，以及抱恙不適的肢體禱告。藉著基督的鞭傷，我們得醫治。 6) We also pray for those who are emigrating to another country; in particular Deacon Hay and Ruth Sin and their family. May God reveal His wonderful plans in their lives and bless them richly. We also pray for victor who will return to Malaysia to continue his studies. 6) 請為將要移居海外的弟兄姊妹禱告，特別是冼錦熹弟兄、冼李玉慈姊妹及他們的家人。祈求神彰顯祂在他們生命裡的奇妙計劃，以及豐豐足足地祝福他們。林宇涵弟兄將在三月四日回馬來西亞繼續他的學業, 求神帶領使用他。

5. 7) We continue to pray for the fund-raising efforts in church. 7) 請繼續為教會的籌款活動禱告。 8) Our focus this month is on the women of the church – that God will show them that they are precious daughters of God – vessels of containing the glory of God – masterpiece created in Christ to do good works. May they find their identity, security, worth and purpose in their Father God and may they see themselves through their Father’s eyes. 8) 我們今個月的焦點是教會的婦女 ─ 祈求神向她們顯示，她們是祂寶貴的女兒 ─ 充滿神榮耀的器皿 ─ 在神裡被造去作善工的偉大傑作。祈求她們找到她們在父神裡的身份、安全感、價值和目的，讓她們透過父神的眼睛看到自己。

6. Please pray for Missions Church (for wisdom, strength and grace Pastor Cedric Chau, Pastor Edmund Cheung Full time Staff, Ken Martin, Min Xing Wang and family Elders Deacons and Ministry leaders • Pastor Henry Lu and family in England • Brother Ng Wai Leong and wife Ester and family in the middle east • Brother Hung in China • Cork CCF

7. Abbey Street Needs ministries The children ministry –growth in teachers and children The choir – for a clear direction and musicians Language classes – outreach to the children and parents • Pray that God raise up leaders and servants for the Abbey Street Congregation including teachers, evangelists, carers, translators, helpers • Pray that each care-group will experience genuine fellowship