SUN: PRAY FOR ALL LEADERS OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) 180 EHC BRANCHES IN 165 COUNTRIES: The EHC branch in Suriname, a small country in South America, plans to evangelize two inland areas. The journey is perilous and far. Pray for pastoral and volunteer support, and for open hearts to the Gospel.
2) 497K CHRIST GROUPS WORLDWIDE: EHC Namibia established a CG in the highland city of Windhoek, sending a lady pastor to nurture them with the "The Discovery Method" course. Pray for the members to have spiritual understanding and growth.
3) EHC HQ AND BRANCHES IN EVANGELISM: Severe storms in Uruguay have flooded and destroyed homes, displacing many and depleting drinkable water. Pray for the victims and the safety of co-workers as they bring the Gospel and God’s love to the suffering people.
MON: PRAY FOR GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR LEADERS IN ASIA
1) FEED 5000 - EVANGELISM IN AFRICA: EHC Chad arrived in Dafra County to share the vision of evangelism, hoping to gather 200 believers willing to take up the outreach burden and boldly enter the community to proclaim Jesus' salvation.
2) CCIS: The fundraising film "Sight" concluded successfully with active support from the brethren. Our next focus is the fundraising dinner in September 9. Pray for generous support from churches and brethren.
3) SEHC LITERARY MINISTRY: The second half of the year will be increasingly difficult with many thirsty hearts, so OIKOS outreach was accelerated with the diligent effort of the volunteers. Pray for smooth tract publication and active tract use by churches and brethren.
TUES: PRAY FOR EVANGELISM IN THE ASIAN WORKPLACE
1) AUSTRALIAN CHURCHES USING SEHC TRACTS: Ps. Tang of New Hope Baptist Church in Victoria, the second most populous state in Australia with many Chinese, ordered 3,000 tracts in both Chinese and English. Pray for their outreach so many can hear the Gospel and be saved.
2) SENIORS MINISTRY: Seniors with mobility issues need assistance to go to church and elderly new believers need visits to follow-up on building faith. Pray for more church personnel to support these elderly brethren.
3) MYANMAR CIVIL WAR: Intense conflicts between allied and ruling forces in Lashio have caused civilian casualties and destroyed infrastructure and homes. Trapped civilians also face severe food shortages. Pray for the missionaries and teams protecting the flock and for the war to cease soon.
WED: PRAY FOR SOCIAL CARE MINISTRY IN ASIA
1) WHY AND WHAT DO WE LIVE FOR?: Rev. Dr. Tan Kim Sai granted SEHC copyright allowing his book’s printing in the APAC region. He visited our bookroom and brought 1,000 copies back to the U.S. for use. Pray for it to guide readers to understand the purpose of life.
2) U.S. POLITICAL SITUATION: The presidential election has far-reaching impact. Pray for God's guidance for voters to make the right choice for national and geopolitical stability, and that EHC USA and churches can freely expand their ministries.
3) AUSTRALIA'S AMBASSADORS GOSPEL READING ROOM: They ordered over a hundred copies of “Song of a Wanderer”, “Streams in the Desert”, and “Growing in Christ” from us. Pray these books to be use effectively by them to edify Chinese believers and truth seekers there.
THU: PRAY FOR ASIAN TRIBAL CHURCHES & LIT. EVANGELISM
1) SEHC DONORS AND INTERCESSORS: Some donors have passed away but their families continue to donate. Investments in the Kingdom of Heaven are never in vain. Pray for God to remember the contributions of these brethren and reward them from above.
2) REMEMBERING THE SOURCE: "Repaying a drop of water with a spring" is a reflection of Chinese gratitude culture. When Chinese learn that God has been with them since ancient times and is not a foreign import, they will more readily accept the Gospel. 30K copies will be printed in East Asia. Pray for God's use.
3) LOCAL CHURCHES AND BRETHREN IN TRACT OUTREACH: Our foreign language tracts make up for the inability to evangelize due to language barriers and many brethren buy and distribute them to foreigners. Pray for God to remember their hearts and inspire more evangelism.
FRI: PRAY FOR SEMINARY EDUCATION AND AGENCY MINISTRY
1) OIKOS MINISTRY: Jesus classified people's hearts into four soil types, and seeds only grow and bear fruit in good soil. Pray for God to open doors for OIKOS volunteers and enable them to clearly explain the mysteries of the Gospel to good soil they encounter.
2) HONEST AND UPRIGHT SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT: The late PM Lee Kuan Yew once said integrity is the foundation of the country and honesty is the root of governance. Both are Singapore's governing principles. As we celebrate National Day, pray for fairness and justice to continue rolling on like a mighty river.
3) TRACT OUTREACH IN EAST ASIA: If the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! (Matt. 6:23). 2 million copies of “Where Can You Find True Love” and “Crippled but Not Useless” will be combined and printed in East Asia. Pray for God to use them to awaken hearts.
SAT: PRAY FOR THE MISSION MINISTRY OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) GOSPEL FOR THE SICK: More seniors now need long-term hospitalization. Frailty without God makes each of their days seem like long nights. Pray for God's mercy so they can encounter the Gospel and God's peace.
2) LOCAL YOUNG CHINESE PASTORS: With more Chinese-speaking immigrants, the need for Chinese pastors has increased. However, local young people prefer English, leading to a shortage. Pray for God to raise young Chinese pastors to carry on Chinese ministries.
3) PRAYERS FOR THE UNWELL: Elderly Ps. Wu Su Er fell and was hospitalized, needing long-term therapy. Bro. Xie Ciyong, who was preparing for baptism, suddenly fell into a coma after surgery. Bro. Xin still cannot stand for long. Sis. Cai is in the second stage of cancer. Pray for God's mercy and healing, and to grant them faith and strength.