Sunday, (Sept 25) – Give thanks to God for sending Jesus to the cross so that we may be reconciled back to Him. As we are all reconciled back to God, pray that God will give us the courage and strength to reconcile with those whom we have hurt. Pray also for God’s sufficient grace so that we may also extend forgiveness to those who have hurt us. Pray that we as a church will desire to be reconciled with God and with one another. Pray that we may look to Jesus who is our perfect example of what it means to forgive one another.

Monday, (Sept 26) – Adult Bible Class – Prayer: an Adventure with God: Pray that these Bible Study classes will draw people into a deeper relationship with God. Pray that these lessons will teach us much about who God is and who we are in the Lord. Pray for our people to have a desire to want to learn and study God’s Word. Pray that our people will not neglect to feed on God’s Word daily for His Word is the lamp unto our feet.

Tuesday, (Sept 27) – Pray for Christian parents to continue to foster good relationships and love for their children, as well as to teach and pass down their faith in Christ, so that a life lived fully for Christ shapes their children’s values and beliefs for eternity. Pray for the strong building of family altars in Christian homes so that Christ can truly be the Center and Head of their families. Pray that Christian parents instill the importance of discipleship at home, as well as reading and obeying God’s word, in their children’s spiritual walk with Christ.

Wednesday, (Sept 28) – Pray for God’s protection upon Joshua & Joanna as they fly for Hawaii today. Thanks and praises be to God for His faithfulness and guidance upon them in the past several months during their study and outreach trip. Pray that God will continue to lead and equip them with His provision that He will use them for the works that He has prepared for His glory. Pray that Joshua & Joanna’s relationship with God will grow deeper both individually and as a couple, as they faithfully walk with Him in their obedience to God.

Thursday, (Sept 29) – Seek & Soak Night: Commit to the Lord this night of worship. Pray that as our people come together, they may be immersed by the presence of God. Pray that we will be able to draw near to God through worship. Pray that songs that we sing will minister to our hearts and speak of God’s love, grace, mercy and kindness in our lives. Pray that as we come together in worship as a community of God’s people, our presence will be able to encourage others.

Friday, (Sept 30) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for the country’s upcoming GE15, that God will raise leaders with visionary goals, justice, and fairness in serving the country with no self-interest but a focus on the welfare of the rakyat. Pray for God-fearing leaders who will be responsible for rebuilding the nation by raising a younger generation of visionary, just, and fair leaders. Pray for a high voter turnout to vote for change for the betterment of the country’s future.

Saturday (Oct 1) – Pray for the UK: As Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was over last week, pray for her eternal peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus as well as for the continued comfort and strength of God be upon the royal family and everyone in the UK. Pray for God’s blessings be upon the the new king Charles III that he will serve Almighty God, our Lord Jesus faithfully and seek His wisdom and guidance as he serves the nation and its people as a king. Pray for the harmony and peace throughout the royal family and throughout the country.

Almighty God, help us to spread Your fragrance everywhere we go.

Flood our souls with Your spirit and life.

Penetrate and possess our whole being so utterly that our lives may only be a radiance of Yours.

Shine through us and be so in us that every soul we come into contact with may feel Your presence in their soul.

Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus!

Stay with us and then we shall begin to shine as You shine; so to share as to be a light to others; the light, O Jesus, will be all from You, none of it will be ours;

it will be You shining on others through us.

Amen

John Henry Newman (1801-1890)

Sunday, (Sept 18) – Surrendering to God : Teach us dear Lord to be like Isaac and Rebekah who surrendered their predicament to You. Teach us to be like Isaac in praying persistently for You to answer according to Your timing and will. Teach us to be like Rebekah in seeking you in the midst of confusion and perplexity. Teach us to be like Isaac and Rebekah to trust in Your sovereignty.

Monday, (Sept 19) – Adult Bible Class – Prayer: an Adventure with God: Pray that these Bible Study classes will draw people into a deeper relationship with God. Pray that these lessons will teach us much about who God is and who we are in the Lord. Pray for our people to have a desire to want to learn and study God’s Word. Pray that our people will not neglect to feed on God’s Word daily for His Word is the lamp unto our feet.

Tuesday, (Sept 20) – Continue to pray for the sick in our midst; their families, friends, and colleagues, that they will experience the Lord’s healing hand and strength in facing their trials, as well as grace to fully restore them, particularly those suffering from long Covid symptoms. Pray for the caregivers who are caring for patients who are suffering from physical and mental illnesses. Pray for God’s wisdom, strength, and joy for pastors, church leaders, and church workers in their pastoral care and love to the sheep.

Wednesday, (Sept 21) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for a fair and equitable distribution of Budget 2023 that continues to prioritise the rakyat’s well-being agenda, particularly post-covid19 economic recovery in terms of income and social protection. Pray for peace and order to reign over the country in the run-up to the elections, on the Election Day and post-elections. Pray for God’s intervention to protect the country from corrupted politicians bent on malice and instilling fear from returning to power.

Thursday, (Sept 22) – TRAC: District Superintendents – Remember and commit to the Lord all our District Superintendents (Rev. Ronald Yap, Rev. Dr. Andrew Tan, Rev. Andrew Lim, Rev. Thomas Chin, Rev. Paul Christie, Rev. Wong Mun Wah). Pray for God’s wisdom to be upon them as they prepare to preside over all the Local Conferences under their respective districts. Pray that as they enter into this busy season of their work, may they find strength and joy from the Lord. Pray for God’s protection to be upon them and their respective families.

Friday, (Sept 23) – Pray for the people in Kampung Iboi in Baling, Kedah, which has been hit by flood three times this year – two in July and one on Sept 6. Pray for God’s comfort and provision as the residents are saddened by their loss and aggravated by the frequent floods. Pray for God’s wisdom to be upon the authorities that they will conduct the thorough investigations into the cause of the floods and expedite the mitigation projects.

Saturday (Sept 24) – Pray for Myanmar. Pray for God’s intervention to stop oppression and violence in the country and for His peace and justice to reign. Pray that God will open ways for each individual to access essential needs despite food shortages and the rise of commodity. Pray that all racial and ethnic groups will be able to live with freedom and dignity, adequate food, health care and education, and without abuse.