「 你們既因順從真理，潔淨了自己的心靈，以致能真誠地愛弟兄，就應 當從清潔的心裡彼此切實相愛。」(彼前 1: 22) 祈求真理時常顯明在我們 生命當中！

• 美國槍殺事件日益猖獗，求神憐憫赦免國家和這世代的罪，也安慰不同社區內槍殺案的受難親人，願福音 拯救臨到他們！

• 為在病痛中以及在康復中的肢體及家人代禱。

• 主日的兒童崇拜已在12/4/2022恢復實體聚會，請為所有服事的老師和孩子們禱告，求神復興屬靈的下一代。

• 六月份萬國萬民代禱事項：日本 

事工和教會建立

• 為植堂和正在受苦難的教會禱告，求主透過多元化的事工將福音傳遍日本。

• 為當地的宣教士代禱，願主供給他們，使他們在語言學習，佈道，牧養等各樣事奉上都能由主得力。

日本事工的挑戰

• 現代人大多數是無神論者，也有一部分人信奉道教，佛教，或有 拜祭祖先的習俗。

• 主流文化追捧世俗主義，物質主義，享樂主義，使人變得自我中心。

• 社會規範是信徒分享信仰的一大阻礙，非信徒更樂意跟隨主流和傳統文化而拒絕基督信仰。

EM PRAYER REQUESTS

• Mary M.: attending Panama STM with team apart from GCAC 6/5-6/19. Pray for fruitful mission!

• Evelyn L.: will be serving in her first STM with City Hope in Clarkston, GA. Pray for a pure heart of service,  strength to form meaningful memories with VBS kids, time management (school, clubs, missions) and STM financial support.

• CY (Titus/Louisa's son): For continued healing.

• Christina's Parents: her mom recently accepted Christ - pray that her dad will open his heart.

• Ryan H: God's provision as he serves in the NYPD

MISSIONARY NEEDS

• Missionary Bellamy: Veronique's (national missionaries to the Vili) cousin (son of former Koutou village chief) passed away and she had a chance to share the creation story to 10 family members - hearts softened to know sin is the source of death while God is the source of life. Please pray for this weekend's final family gathering so she can share the gospel in their discussion time.

• Missionary Chen: in new mission field.

• Prayers for the Nations - Lebanon: May the Lord keep coworkers/C&MA staff safe, with wisdom and power to serve. Pray for those serving the Muslim community through the "Discipleship Training Movement," online videos/ training materials, that the Lord would add those saved daily in Lebanon.

• Silver Linings Missions

✰ Distributed the 21st emergency supply relief efforts to Yangon, Myanmar. 

Silver Lining Family Village: pray for their pending permit application; Myanmar Chinese Seminary's summer camp; Chinese school teacher recruiting.
Vietnam SL Rehab Center: pray for this challenging time & navigating pandemic; pray for upcoming marriage retreat.
Haaka Center for Refugee Children: pray for food shortage (esp chicken/ rice); children's lack of protein impacting growth, limited water source, another source needed to meet daily needs.

• Soueth & Syna - Cambodia
  Pray for students' education concern due to new summer break govt mandate. Pray for rain (none since Dec); now a HOT season (mid-high 90s daily!)

NATION + WORLD PRAYER NEEDS

• Prayers for the Nations - Lebanon: with population of 6.75 million, has taken in 1.5 mil. Syrian refugees as it is on the brink of economic collapse; there are millions who cannot support their families - may the Lord provide for their daily needs and help rebuild.

• Our Nation: May God bring revival; pray for victims/families of recent mass shootings.