Collect

Father in heaven, keep your household the church steadfast in faith and love, that through your protection it may be free from all adversities, and may devoutly serve you in good works to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Week B

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From the Passage	Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in them: The nations rage, rulers plot in vain, and the world places its confidence in human strength and passing systems. Yet You have anointed Your Holy Servant Jesus, whom the world rejected and crucified, but whom You raised from the dead by Your mighty power. He is the Author of life, the stone rejected by the builders that has become the cornerstone.Salvation is found in no one else, and there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Father, we come to You in that very name—not claiming our own godliness, righteousness, or wisdom, but trusting entirely in what belongs to Jesus Christ of Nazareth. We have often been timid and anxious, hesitating to speak because we fear looking foolish or worry that our own strength is not enough. In those moments, remind us that the power has never been ours but Jesus’. Guard our hearts against pride and presumption. Keep us from ever taking Your Son’s name in vain—manipulating or coercing others, or dressing up our own selfish ambitions as Your will. In our ministries, our homes, and our workplaces, preserve us from spiritual arrogance. Make us humble followers and faithful servants. And now, Lord, consider the hostility, indifference, and pressures of our world, and enable us, Your servants, to speak Your word with great boldness. Stretch out Your hand in mercy—to bring wholeness to the broken, forgiveness to the guilty, and life to the spiritually dead through the name of Your holy servant Jesus. Grant us grace so that we cannot help but speak of what we have seen and heard, seeking only what is right in Your eyes, until every knee bows to the Name that is above every name. It is in that name that we pray, confident that you will hear, Amen.
Mission & Vision	For Growing Deep (Please reflect on your own prayer)
Global & Nation	Government (Please reflect on your own prayer)
Mission Partners	Hoi-Yan Shea in Japan General info: Hoi-Yan is a missionary who works with OMF (Overseas Missionary Fellowship) in Japan. The prayer points relate to her prayer update she sent in August. Heavenly Father, We thank you for Hoi-Yan and her faithful service sharing the gospel with the people of Japan through OMF. As she transitions into her home assignment, we pray that you would grant her wisdom to balance her family responsibilities, reconnecting with friends and supporters, preparing to share about her ministry, and getting true rest. We pray for the gospel seeds that have been sown among the Japanese people. Lord, please nourish those seeds and cause them to bear fruit in your perfect timing. We ask for your clear direction as she seeks your guidance for her next placement and ministry. Finally, through all of life’s storms and uncertainties, fill her heart with the love, joy, and peace that comes only from your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Church Ministries	Evangelism teams Gracious Lord, we thank You for entrusting Your church with the mission of sharing the Gospel. Open our eyes to see the people You have placed around us, and give us love, courage, and wisdom to bear witness to Christ in our daily lives. May our words and actions reflect Your grace and truth. Lord, we thank You for the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to be witnesses for Christ. Strengthen and unite the evangelism teams across our congregations as they serve together in outreach and follow-up ministries. Help us to rely on Your guidance, faithfully sowing the seeds of the Gospel and building meaningful relationships with those we meet. We also pray for the Gospel classes and outreach activities across our church. Prepare the hearts of newcomers and those exploring the Christian faith, removing any barriers that keep them from knowing You. Give all who serve in these ministries wisdom, love, and patience to share the Gospel clearly and care for others. May You continue to use our church as a faithful witness in our community. Help us to remain faithful to Your calling, trusting the Holy Spirit to work in people’s hearts, so that many may come to know Jesus Christ and receive new life and eternal hope. Amen.
Groups in Church	Cantonese congregation Heavenly Father, we thank You for leading our Cantonese congregation by Your gracious hand. Through Your Word, fellowship, and service, we continue to experience Your faithfulness and grace. Please continue to build us up, so that we may not only know about You, but truly know You as the one true God and grow in our faith and love for You. Lord, thank You for giving us the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to be witnesses for Christ. May the Holy Spirit keep renewing our lives and strengthening our faith, giving us love, courage, and wisdom to bear witness to Christ in our daily lives. May our words and actions show Your love and truth. We also pray for each of our ministry teams. Please strengthen and unite us, so that we work together in humility and love, serve with one heart, care for one another, and step out into our community. May our Cantonese congregation truly become a community that knows You and bears witness to You, growing together as disciples of Christ and glorifying Your name in all things. Amen.
Special Items & Events	Reformation Sunday Almighty and gracious God, We thank you for the light of your Word and the truth of the Gospel rediscovered in the Reformation. Keep us steadfast in your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, and grant that we, standing firm upon the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ, may proclaim your saving mercy to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

• Additional prayer points can be found here