PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy” (1 Peter 2:9-10). Give thanks that God has called us out of darkness into the light to be his people, through his Son Jesus Christ. Pray that our church would continue to be a community that pursues holiness and obedience, declaring the praises of Jesus.
THE WORLD
Indonesia. In our cycle of prayers for the world, pray for Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world. Pray that the government would use its resources effectively and equitably, especially for the needs of the poor and marginalised. Give thanks for the continued spread of the gospel and the growth of the church during intense opposition and growing persecution. Pray that Christians can be bold witnesses for the gospel, sharing the love of Jesus in word and action.
Hong Kong
Pray for the ministry and witness of the Anglican Church in HK, through schools, social welfare, and the churches. Pray for the leadership of Archbishop Andrew Chan, Bishop Matthias Der, and Bishop Timothy Kwok, that they would seek to uphold the truth of God’s word. Pray that in these uncertain times in HK, the hope we have in Jesus would be declared, the vulnerable would be cared for, and the church would be a witness for Jesus.
Pray for the provision of the elderly in our city, through elderly residential homes, good health care, and generous welfare; that the elderly would be cared for with dignity. Pray for those who carry a heavy burden in caring: for family members, domestic helpers, and health care workers. Pray that in this evening of their lives, many elderly would hear about the ultimate hope offered in Jesus Christ and turn to him in faith.
ST ANDREW'S
Give thanks for the opportunities that we have to share the gospel with others. As we study the Book of Esther and learn how God’s people give expression to their faith in him even in difficult situations, pray that we would likewise faithfully share our faith. Pray that we would proclaim the good news of Jesus as we gather for church, but also as we scatter during the week in our homes and workplaces. Pray for that we would conduct ourselves with integrity and truth, grace and boldness. Pray that as we ask people questions about life and faith, that they’d come to put their hope in Jesus.
Home4U. Give thanks for our Home4U ministry which seeks to care for our domestic worker community. Give thanks for their joy and faithfulness in Jesus, for the community of care that they provide for one another. Pray for Arlene who leads this ministry, and for their opportunities to learn from God’s Word and grow in their love for Jesus.