Prayer Items November 28th, 2021

For Church Community

1. As we journey towards Christmas, may we have the desire to invite friends to our Christmas worship “Hope is Here!”, and to share God’s love and hope with them.
2. Pray that we will continue to contribute and make use of our God given gifts/talents to participate in blessing His Kingdom as we strive to be a more inviting and welcoming church that points others to Jesus in the upcoming year.
3. Continue to pray for the progress of the foyer renovation & AV upgrade project as we move towards the final phase. Pray that we are able to finish the project on a timely basis.
4. Pray for those who are navigating changing situations and discernment in decision making.
5. We are thankful for the Cantonese evangelical meeting last week. Continue to pray for more opportunity to reach out.
6. Give thanks for the new addition to Pastor Mike family, Mia. Pray for Myra’s recovery.

For God’s Kingdom

1. We are thankful for the opportunity to bless our opportunity through the upcoming initiatives for the Christmas hamper distribution and toy drive in December. As we continue with our upcoming 40^th Anniversary “Blessed to Bless” initiatives, may God help us look beyond our building to our neighborhood to reveal God’s love.
2. We are thankful for people’s participations in supporting the Operation Christmas Child shoebox project. Pray that the funds and gifts collected will bear fruits.
3. Continue to pray for Wendy and Keith Kwan in Tijuana Mexico as they establish new roots and spiritual foundations for ministry. Also, pray that connections to be reestablished.
4. As we strive to be a more welcoming and inclusive church, may God help us to make connections with people that are new to the country. Pray that God will move our hearts to participate and support the new comers, immigrants, neighbors and friends.
5. As we continue to navigate through COVID–19, let’s pray for wisdom and be mindful to keep safe and healthy.
   a. Pray for our country and the world being stricken by Covid-19.
   b. Pray for the families who have been impacted by the virus.
   c. Pray for the continuing development and distribution of the vaccine.
6. During the time of Christmas season, may we embody the season of hope and we can reach out to the world.
   a. Pray for Food Banks in the city as they are under increasing pressures and facing unprecedented demand. Pray for caring and giving hearts.
   b. Pray for those suffering after the natural disasters around the world. Pray for Southern British Columbia being devastated by the torrential rain. The heavy rainfall has caused mudslides, flooding and forced highway closures. Pray for the rebuilding and recovery of the affected area.
   c.Pray for the reconciliation and healing process with the indigenous community. Let us continue to be mindful, have a heart to learn, listen and take action as we support the healing of past mistakes.
   d.  Pray for the political unrest around the world. 

Congregational Needs

1. Pray for our online Zoom EM prayer meetings on 1^st , 3^rd , & 5^th Wednesday at 8 PM and that people will be encouraged to participate in them during this time of uncertainty in the world.
2. Please remember in prayer our EM/YM Fellowships:
   Katalyst (High School) :Personality Tests and Discussions on Friday Dec 3^rd
   Refresh (Young Adults): EHS Session 8 on Friday Dec 3^rd
   Philia (Junior High): Premix Session 3 on Saturday Dec 11^th
   May we continue to grow in our faith through these fellowships.
3. Continue to pray for those who are sick, concerned about grandparents/ family members who are susceptible to the virus.
4. Pray for those who are isolated and struggling personally. Also, for those who are stressed over work and studying from home.

Children Ministry

1. Pray for Sunday School, be grateful to all brothers and sisters who have been serving, may God help us on finding enough teachers for new term.
2. Pray for Children Christmas celebration, may God lead our kids together to celebrate Jesus’s birthday, and share joy with others.