SUN: PRAY FOR ALL LEADERS OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) 180 EHC BRANCHES IN 165 COUNTRIES: In the remote northern areas of Thuringia, Germany, churches are scarce. The local EHC team plans to reach out to 100K households going door-to-door. Pray for the Lord to use them to bring the vibrant Gospel to them.
2) 400K CHRIST GROUPS WORLDWIDE: EHC Paraguay gave thanks for new believers undergoing discipleship training and hope they will establish Christ Groups in their communities leading to a new church. Pray for the Lord to strengthen these new brethren’s faith and bless the growth of this church.
3) EHC HQ AND BRANCHES IN EVANGELISM: The conflict between Israel and Lebanon displaced many seeking shelter to Cyprus. Pray for the Gospel to reach these refugees so they will know to call upon the true God and believe in Jesus.
MON: PRAY FOR GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR LEADERS IN ASIA
1) FEED 5,000 - EVANGELISM IN AFRICA: EHC Mauritius is training co-workers in villages at L’Escalier and Malakoff, hoping to reap more souls for God in these areas. Pray for wisdom, courage, and guidance for them to fulfill this mission.
2) CCIS UPDATES: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! As Christmas nears, the committee is finalizing logistics and performance arrangements. Pray for God’s provision of the remaining half of the budget.
3) “BLESSINGS IN THE NEW YEAR”: As people prepare to welcome the new year, they look forward to blessings. God delights in bestowing blessing, but sin is a barrier. 2 million of this tract will be distributed across East Asia. Pray for it to lead many to find God.
TUES: PRAY FOR EVANGELISM IN THE ASIAN WORKPLACE
1) OIKOS OUTREACH MINISTRY: Many seniors over 80 came to know Christ through door-to-door outreach. They rarely leave home and might never hear the Gospel otherwise. Pray for every day strength and faith for the tract outreach volunteers.
2) YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH: Research shows that 1 in 10 local youths suffer from at least 1 mental health condition. As the backbone of the nation, their strength determines the nation's strength. Pray for God’s mercy and to strengthen youth ministries.
3) LOCAL CHURCHES AND BRETHREN IN EVANGELISM: A couple regularly purchased thousands of tracts from SEHC to distribute in Thailand. Tract outreach is very effective in Singapore’s dense population with excellent transport. Pray for God to stir believers’ hearts to prioritize evangelism amidst their busy lives.
WED: PRAY FOR SOCIAL CARE MINISTRY IN ASIA
1) “CHANGE THE WORLD SCHOOL OF PRAYER”: Our battle is not against flesh and blood but spiritual forces of evil, and prayer breaks strongholds and wins hearts for Christ. Pray for God to use this book printed in East Asia to help believers cultivate a strong prayer life.
2) “7 STEPS TO BLESSINGS”: People seek education and work to build a happy life, but unexpected events can ruin their efforts. This booklet guides readers to seek true blessings. Pray for the 30K copies printed in East Asia to lead many to God’s blessings.
3) “NEW BELIEVERS COURSE”: Leading someone to Christ is a challenging endeavour, and without proper discipleship, new believers may stagnate spiritually. This book helps nurture spiritual growth and supplements pastoral care. Pray for the 20K copies printed in East Asia to build up believers.
THU: PRAY FOR ASIAN TRIBAL CHURCHES & LIT. EVANGELISM
1) SEHC DONORS AND INTERCESSORS: The prayers and generous contributions of brethren have propelled the Gospel ministry forward, exemplifying mutual care in the body of Christ. May their love bless many and glorify the Lord greatly.
2) SEHC MINISTRY UPDATES (1): Rev. and Mrs. Kao had a fruitful meeting in mid-November in Tokyo with our HQ president and co-workers. Pray for SEHC’s evangelistic effectiveness in this challenging era, edifying believers and expanding God’s kingdom.
3) SEHC MINISTRY UPDATES (2): Every Home for Christ has 180 branches globally and had been evangelizing to all ethnicities for 78 years, including 52 years in Singapore. Pray for the monthly Prayer Times to inspire more brethren to subscribe, pray for, and support the ministry.
FRI: PRAY FOR SEMINARY EDUCATION AND AGENCY MINISTRY
1) PRAYING FOR AMERICA: The US presidential election has concluded, and Trump is about to take office. Pray for him to govern justly according to biblical principles, healing of voter divisions, smooth transfer of power, and for churches to unite in Christ’s love, leading the nation to revere God with the message of the Gospel.
2) EHC INDIA: The branch started their ministry in the 1960s in this vast, linguistically diverse, and heavily idolatrous country. Pray for God to open doors for salvation to reach all amidst growing challenges.
3) CHRISTMAS AND CNY TRACTS: Festive seasons are great opportunities for evangelism. Pray for churches and believers to actively use these tracts to invite residents in their communities to their coming Christmas and CNY celebrations, so they can hear the Gospel and turn to Christ.
SAT: PRAY FOR THE MISSION MINISTRY OF ASIAN CHURCHES
1) “DAILY DEWDROPS / DAILY SPRING IN THE LORD”: Elder Samuel Ching aims to help believers rebuild their devotional lives through these books. Pray for God to inspire believers to seek closeness with Him and maintaining their discipline of Bible reading and prayer amidst busy schedules, staying afloat in secular currents.
2) “NEW LIFE, NEW HOPE” GOSPEL TRACT: The outreach team often faces threats from idol worshippers in leading many to salvation and life transformation. Pray for blessings upon their work and for the church elder couple sponsoring printing costs.
3) PRAYERS FOR THE UNWELL: Pray for God’s mercy and the full recovery of SEHC volunteer Sis. Wang Baolian who was hospitalized after a fall that caused a finger fracture, and for Rev. Oh Beng Kee previously hospitalized for breathing issues, and now recuperating at home.