Sunday, (Jan 19) – Pray that we will be faithful to the call of good and faithful stewardship that God has placed upon our lives. Pray that the Holy Spirit will help us see the many ways in which our time, talents, finances, and lives can be used to enhance God’s Kingdom work in our congregations, communities, and our nation. Pray that we will be willing and able to commit ourselves to being good stewards of the blessings and resources that God has entrusted to us, and to always use them wisely and share them generously with those in need. Pray that the Lord will help us make stewardship a way of life, and for our faithful stewardship to bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives.

Monday, (Jan 20) – Pray for the Nation: Pray to God as the righteous Judge that He will mete out swift judgment upon all those who have acted corruptly towards our nation. Pray that the truth will shine to expose the darkness and wickedness of those embroiled in unrepentant deeds of corruption against the nation. Pray for God’s protection upon those in the judiciary acting as God’s agents in upholding justice in our nation. Pray that God will safeguard them and their families, and watch over their coming and going daily.

Tuesday, (Jan 21) – Pray for the Church in Malaysia: pray that Christians throughout the nation will make spending time alone with God their highest priority this year, so as to build a close and loving relationship with God. Pray that God will pour out a spirit of prayer upon His Church so that as His people seek God in sincere prayer, they will know God’s will and purpose for their individual lives, the lives of their family members, their church, and their community. Pray that the Holy Spirit will enable them to practically work out God’s purposes intentionally, urgently and lovingly.

Wednesday, (Jan 22) – As many people will be going back to their hometowns for the Chinese New Year (CNY), pray for journey mercies, and for drivers to be patient and to drive with care. As CNY is always a time to renew ties with family and friends through dinners and social visits, pray that the family gatherings, especially the reunion dinner on CNY’s eve, will cement family ties, and that misunderstandings and conflicts will be resolved. Pray that God will give His people opportunities, and the boldness, to bear witness of God’s faithfulness, and His salvation plan for all peoples, to family members and friends as they meet them during the festive season.

Thursday, (Jan 23) – Pray for the Cell Group Gathering on February 7, 2020, when people will gather for a time of worship to draw close to God to seek His face, and soak in His presence. Pray for the worship team in charge, that as the team members come together to prepare for the worship gathering, they will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s promptings and guidance, and know the direction the Lord desires for the gathering. Pray for a spirit of unity to prevail. Pray also for the people coming that they will take time to prepare their hearts and spirits, so they will be ministered to, and be blessed by the Lord.

Friday, (Jan 24) – Pray for TRAC: Pray for Jeremiah School (JS) 2020. This year there are 22 students (10 males & 12 females), and 8 mentors. Only 13 of the 22 are from TRAC churches. There is a short break for CNY holidays. Pray that the students will be refreshed as they go home for this break. Pray for journey mercies. Pray for effective learning, especially for some students who are not used to English. Pray for God’s deep work of transformation during JS 2020. Pray for Rev James Ong who heads JS 2020, that he will be strengthened by the Lord to impact these young lives.

Saturday, (Jan 25) – Pray for the World: Praise God that His Church in India has grown to at least 50 million people. Pray that God will protect and strengthen those who face harassment and opposition form radical Hindus, and give them courage and perseverance to keep gathering together to worship Christ. Pray that their lives will bring glory to God, and cause His name to be praised, even by those who persecute them.

Sunday, (Jan 12) – Pray that we will not run around aimlessly, but that we will discipline our minds and bodies to seek the things of God, and not the things of the world. Pray that as we read God’s Word, as we meditate on it, His living Word will live in us, that we may run the race for God in whatever area He has called us to. Pray for God’s grace and strength to help us not to be controlled by our feelings and emotions, but be self-controlled in all areas of life. Pray that the Holy Spirit will train us like an athlete to be strong and determined, and to exercise muscles of forgiveness, patience, and love. Pray that He will increase our stamina to give out to those in need.

Monday, (Jan 13) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for God to help and deliver our nation during a time like this, when the nation is grappling with political uncertainty, economic challenges and social ills; as religious and racial tensions increase; as there is an increase in youths’ suicides and breakdown of families. Pray that the Church in Malaysia will be faithful watchmen on the wall, and for prayers for the nation to increase as we look to the Lord, and acknowledge that He is in control over the situation of our nation.

Tuesday, (Jan 14) – Pray for the upcoming events in our church: Cell Group Gathering – a time of worship, seeking God and soaking in His presence (February 7, 2020); XEE Semester 20 (beginning February 9, 2020); OASIS – a one-day quiet retreat of knowing God & knowing self (February 15, 2020). As these events are organized to help us in our journey to grow in the area of discipleship, pray that many of our church members will sign up for these events. Pray that these events will help us fulfill God’s calling upon our lives to be His faithful disciples.

Wednesday, (Jan 15) – Praise God for His faithfulness over the years in always providing for our church with finances. As the Church Budget 2020 will be presented during this weekend’s services (February 18 & 19, 2020), pray for a clear presentation of the budget. Pray that God will help our members understand the importance of developing and practicing sound stewardship. Pray that we will joyfully sow generously into our church without reluctance or compulsion. Pray that God will make all grace abound so we have all we need for every good work He has assigned for our church.

Thursday, (Jan 16) – Pray for TRAC: Today, Pastor Ashok will begin his round of the First Local Conferences of 2020 in the 8 local churches in CD 2, of which he is the District Superintendent, in Emmanuel Methodist Church. Pray for God’s wisdom upon him as he chairs the meeting, for good relationship with the leadership of the church, and for the meeting to go smoothly. Pray for journey mercies. Pray for God’s grace and strength upon him as he chairs the local conferences of the other CD 2 churches in the coming weeks. Pray also for the District Superintendents in the other 5 districts who will also be conducting the Local conferences in their various districts around this time.

Friday, (Jan 17) – The first LCEC meeting for 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Pray that every LCEC member will be able to attend the meeting. Pray for a spirit or unity and love to prevail. Pray especially for the new members of the LCEC that they will integrate well into the church leadership. Pray that everyone will be sensitive to the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pray that all the deliberations and decisions made will be according to what God wants for His church, and will bring Him glory.

Saturday, (Jan 18) – Pray for the World: Pray for the Christians in North Korea who live daily in extreme danger from the authorities because of their devotion to Christ. Pray that God will fill them to overflowing with a peace that passes all understanding and take away all fear from their hearts. Pray for those in brutal prison labour camps, that the Lord will give them grace and strength to endure the heat, the cold, the hunger, the beatings and cruelty, and all forms of persecution. Pray that their patient fortitude will be a witness that will draw others to put their faith in Christ.

Sunday, (Jan 5) – Jesus was intentional about discipleship, spending 3 years of His life to invest Himself in the lives of 12 men, giving them a call to follow Him, a command to love as He has loved, and a commission to make disciples. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work within the hearts and minds of all of us in Klang Wesley to commit to the things that are important to God. Pray that as our church has come up with a series of discipleship workshops/seminars throughout this year, our church members will respond positively, and make it a priority to attend these workshops/seminars to help them in their personal growth and spiritual formation that will strengthen them in their Christian walk.

Monday, (Jan 6) – An estimated total of 4.67 million students (primary and secondary) attended the first day of school, as the national schools reopened last Wednesday/Thursday for 2020. Pray for the children who are attending school for the first time that they will settle down quickly, and adjust well to school life. Pray also for the children who are moving from primary to secondary education, that they will also be able to make the adjustment. Pray for God’s hand of protection upon all the school children, that the schools will be vigilant regarding the safety of the children, especially in the area of school bullying. Pray also for teachers to be dedicated, and to give their best to their students.

Tuesday, (Jan 7) – Pray for the World: Since bushfire season began in August 2019 in Australia, nearly 6 million hectares of land has been destroyed, thousands of homes and buildings have been lost, and about 500 million animals have died in the fires, with around 19 people dead and dozens still missing. Pray for wisdom for the Australian government to deal with this crisis. Pray for God’s intervention, that He will send consistent rain to soak into the land, and put out the fires.

Wednesday, (Jan 8) – Pray for the Nation: As the education ministry is a ministry that carries a lot of weight, responsible for shaping the future of the next generation of leaders in the nation, and also uniting the rakyat as Malaysians, pray for the Prime Minister, for wisdom, integrity and courage, as he seeks to appoint a new Minister of Education for the nation. Pray that he will appoint the right person who will prioritise raising the standard of education in the nation.

Thursday, (Jan 9) – Praise God for the new LCEC for 2020, and for the new people who have come in to serve. Pray that God will grant them wisdom in their various portfolios, and that the LCEC will work well together as a team, in love, unity and oneness. Pray that they will answer God’s call to servant-leadership, and covenant to discipline themselves to uphold the doctrines and policies of the church, to be faithful in the weekend worship services, to commit themselves to the spiritual disciplines of daily reading of God’s Word, prayer (both private and corporate) and personal worship.

Friday, (Jan 10) – Pray for TRAC: This is the last year of the TRAC Quadrennium. The Board of Ministry will be meeting on January 10, 2020. Pray for the Board Chairman, Rev Dr Andrew Tan as he chairs the meeting. Pray for a spirit of unity to prevail, and that all decisions made will bring honour to God. The TRAC Executive Board will meet on January 11, 2020. Pray for Rev Dr T. Jeyakumar as Executive Board Chairman. Each Chairman of the various different Boards will be given 20 minutes to share the vision of their respective Boards in the year ahead. Pray for good people to speak up on counter-views, while guarding friendly relationships between all the board members. Pray for journey mercies for all who will be attending the two Board meetings.

Saturday, (Jan 11) – The Hot Kitchen Ministry is a bit short handed this year, and they need people to help prepare the ingredients, to cook the food, and to pack up the food. Pray that our church members will respond to this need, and be willing to come once a month to help out in this ministry that is focused on blessing the community. Pray that God will raise up people who will be willing to help distribute the food packets, and also to engage with the people they are giving the food to.