PRAYER ITEMS (October 1, 2020)
“The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold” – Psalm 46:11
I. KINGDOM CONCERN
Pas. Cris Miranda of Agkawayan Bible Christian Church will give an update concerning the Lord’s work in Agkawayan, Lubang Island.
II. PERSONAL CONCERNS
1. Thanksgiving
Let us thank God for His daily mercies and sustaining grace amid this pandemic. Let us praise Him in continually providing life, health, and all necessities we need both physically and spiritually.
Dana Sornillo – Tested negative after a workmate tested positive. Please pray for continuous preservation and that she would soon be cleared from the isolation facility.
2. Frontliners
Let us continue to pray for our medical front liners (see the full list here). May they be protected from the disease. May they do not grow weary in their duty of caring for the sick.
3. Sick
Let us pray for healing for our sick brethren: Dairo Family, Pas. Alex, Annie, Acel, Brenda, Johnny, Louie, Mel, Chippy, Delia, Tina, Edna, Pas. Roland, Rosanna, Mano, and Pas. Tony.
Let us pray for our friends and loved ones who are sick: Mr. Pong, Conrad, Jun, Ludel, Randy, Neal, Amy, Grace (Sis Susan), Lola Soledad, Zain, Sophia, Marilyn, and others. May God be pleased to heal them and may He use their illness for their salvation.
4. Birthday
- Pas Steve (September 29) – Strength and enablement to continue in the ministries that God has given him and God’s blessing on the word in the midst of turmoil in society, as well as gospel opportunities.
5. Employment
Let us continue to pray for job-seekers that God would provide gainful employment to them. May He also preserve those who report for work and be kept from infection. May the Lord sustain the businesses of our brethren amid our struggling economy.
6. Relocation of Pastor Rolly and his family
Lets us pray for guidance and provisions as they scout for a new home.
7. Wedding of Viljohn and Flor
May the Lord provide for their needs as they prepare for their wedding. May they be kept from temptation. The wedding is postponed to a later date due to some fault in their papers. Let us pray for the proper processing of these needed documents.
8. Nation
May God show mercy in restraining the virus from further spreading, that primarily, the complete gathering of His people for worship would once again take place. May He grant wisdom to our leaders in managing this and other crises that our country is facing. Let us pray for the salvation of sinners amid these crises.
III. CHURCH CONCERNS
1. Preachings
In our Sunday School, we were reminded of the fear of the Lord. To truly revere and honor Him in worship is the source of true knowledge. Let us pay heed lest we become fools.
In our first service, we continued with our Sermon On The Mount series. We were reminded and exhorted not to worry. We must labor then, by the grace of God, not to be overtaken by worry especially in these difficult and trying times. Instead, we are to overcome them with great faith.
In our second service, we were instructed that in order to run the race with endurance, we must fix our eyes upon Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our faith, being the supreme overcomer of the faith, enduring the cross and receiving glory. We are to behold Him then as He has revealed Himself and His glory in His word.
2. Services
Pas Clyde will teach/preach both in Sunday School and 2nd service, while Pas. Rolly will preach in the 1st service May God grant them wisdom in their preparation. May He use them mightily in the preaching of His Word.
Let us pray for a good transmission of these streamed services, that there will be no technical issues during our services. May God grant us continuous delight and eagerness to worship Him whether at church or in our homes.
3. Online Bible Studies
Let us thank the Lord for the online Bible studies held last week. Let us pray for Pas. Rolly, Pas. Clyde, Bro. Simon, and Pas Mike as they teach in Bible Studies every week. This Sunday, Sis. Elaine, Sis. Mano, and Sis. Acel will teach in the Children’s Sunday School.
4. Discipline case
Let us continue to pray for our sister that she would not persist in her sin and suffer its consequences. May God grant repentance that she may come to her senses and return to the Lord.
