Prayer items 祷告事项

2021 Bishop Prayer Points:

Pray for BOM Meeting on today, the pastor forum on Nov 23-24, the Ministerial Session on Nov 24, EB Meeting on Nov 25. All these meetings are done via zoom. Ask God to grant us wisdom to make the right decisions.
Pray for 2021 CMCA AC Session via online platform on Nov 26-27. Pray for the unity among the pastors and church leaders in CMCA. We are only His servants to carry out His plans, not our own plans.
Pray for the smooth pastor appointments in AC Session this year.
Pray that all CMCA pastors, retired pastors, delegates, church leaders will serve the Lord with a clear conscience and the right motives, not for our own self.

Thanks to the Lord that we had a wonderful time in Sydney to preach at Carlton MC 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service and Redeemer MC and we had great fellowship with brothers and sisters of both churches.
Pray for the renovation works of the church building of Redeemer MC to be completed by the middle of December as they plan to move in before Christmas. Pray that more people will be drawn to this church at the new location.
Pray for BOM Meeting on Nov 22, the pastor forum on Nov 23-24, the Elder Session on Nov 24, EB Meeting on Nov 25. All these meetings are done via zoom. Ask God to grant us wisdom to make the right decisions.
Pray for 2021 CMCA AC Session via online platform on Nov 26-27. Pray for the unity among the pastors and church leaders in CMCA.

Pray for a safe trip to Sydney to attend Carlton MC 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on this coming weekend. Pray for my preaching ministry in Carlton MC and Redeemer MC.
Pray for 2021 CMCA AC Session via online platform on Nov 26-27. Pray for the unity among the pastors and church leaders in CMCA.
To date, we have given only $25000 to the Persian Ministry. The target for this year is $44000. Pray for the churches will commit to give funds to support the Persian Ministry.
Pray that the transmission of Covid-19 in NSW and Victoria will be low even many of the restrictions are lifted. Pray for God’s mercy and protection over His people.

Thanks to the Lord that we have over 100 people registered to join online Sunday Chinese classes on “Old Testament Survey” by Rev Alan Lau. Pray that they a fruitful time of learning.
Pray for 2020 CMCA AC Session via online platform on Nov 26-27. Pray for the unity among the pastors and church leaders in CMCA.
Pray for the smooth pastor appointments in AC Session this year.
Pray that the transmission of Covid-19 in NSW and Victoria will be low even many of the restrictions are lifted. Pray for God’s mercy and protection over His people.

Thanks to the Lord that we have around 80 people registered to join online Sunday Chinese classes on “Old Testament Survey” by Rev Alan Lau. Pray that they a fruitful time of learning.
Pray for my preaching ministry at Monash MC on this coming Sunday.
Pray for Bishop and his team in the preparation works for AC Sessions in Nov 26-27. There are many meetings before AC Sessions.
Pray that the transmission of Covid-19 in NSW and Victoria will be low even many of the restrictions are lifted. Pray for God’s mercy and protection over His people.

Thanks to the Lord that I have finished writing the Episcopal Address. Pray for those who help me to translate it into English.
Pray for the three District Conferences on this Saturday. Pray that right and good decisions will be made in all districts. Pray for unity among the pastors and church leaders.
Pray that more people will register to join online Sunday Chinese classes on “Old Testament Survey” by Rev Alan Lau.
Pray for PNG Mission Conference on this weekend. Pray that God will use my pre-recorded sermons in the opening & closing services of this Conference to touch the lives of the listeners.

Pray for the Second LC and AGM of various CMCA churches and also the election of new LCEC members in the coming weeks. Pray that all elected ones will serve faithfully in their churches.
Pray that Bishop will be able to finish his Episcopal Address by this week.
Pray for more people will register to join online Sunday Chinese classes on “Old Testament Survey” by Rev Alan Lau.
Pray that the outbreak of Covid-19 in Victoria will be brought under control. Pray that Victorians will enjoy “Freedom days” soon like people in NSW.

Pray for the Second LC and AGM of various CMCA churches and also the election of new LCEC members in the coming weeks.
Pray for Bishop and his team in the preparation works for AC Sessions in Nov 26-27.
Pray for the first meeting of Board of Appointment in October. Pray for the smooth allocation of pastors in CMCA churches.
Pray that God will raise up more people in CMCA churches to be equipped for full time pastoral ministry.

Pray for the new LAMM directors (Chairperson – Thomas Ling, Secretary – Rev Alan Lau, Treasurer – Chee Lai, Members – Rev James Kong, Rev Elijah Chew, Johnny Hii and Gareth Tiong) will have new visions, goals and strategies for LAMM ministry.
Pray for Christian Social Concerns Seminar (Chinese) on Sep 18 through Zoom. The speakers are Rev. Huat Khoo and Rev Francis Wong. Pray that more people will join this forum.
Pray for the special Zoom meeting for pastors on Sep 22 to discuss CMCA’s Long Term Missionary project, in align with our next year sub-theme. Ask God to motivate each church to engage with cross-cultural missions in the coming years.
Pray for my preaching ministry at Glory MC on this coming Sunday.
Pray for BOM meeting on Sep 24 and EB meeting on Sep 25.

Pray for the special Zoom meeting for pastors on tomorrow (Sep 22) to discuss CMCA’s Long Term Missionary project, in align with our next year sub-theme. Ask God to motivate each church to engage with cross-cultural missions in the coming years.
Pray for BOM meeting on Sep 24 and EB meeting on Sep 25 to make the right decisions. Also pray for MMM Directors’ meeting on Sep 24 evening.
Pray that the outbreak of Covid-19 in NSW & Victoria will be brought under control. Pray for those affected by mental health during lockdown, particularly in young people.
Pray for wisdom to write my Episcopal Address for 2022.

Pray for the new LAMM directors (Chairperson – Thomas Ling, Secretary – Rev Alan Lau, Treasurer – Chee Lai, Members – Rev James Kong, Rev Elijah Chew, Johnny Hii and Gareth Tiong) will have new visions, goals and strategies for LAMM ministry.
Pray for Christian Social Concerns Seminar (Chinese) on Sep 18 through Zoom. The speakers are Rev. Huat Khoo and Rev Francis Wong. Pary that more people will join this forum.
Pray for the special Zoom meeting for pastors on Sep 22 to discuss CMCA’s Long Term Missionary project, in align with our next year sub-theme. Ask God to motivate each church to engage with cross-cultural missions in the coming years.
Pray for my preaching ministry at Glory MC on this coming Sunday.
Pray for BOM meeting on Sep 24 and EB meeting on Sep 25.

Praise God that CMCA has 276 people + 28 others registered for the English Family Seminar on Sep 10-12. Pray that the participants will build a strong family discipleship ministry.
Pray for the Family Sunday on Sep 12. Ask God to help CMCA people to build a Christ-centred home.
Pray that the outbreak of Covid-19 in NSW & Victoria will be brought under control. Pray for God’s mercy on us. Let’s draw near to God so that we can face this pandemic.
Pray for my preaching ministry at TMC on this coming Sunday.