Lord’s Day Message: Basic Lessons for Christians (4) Prayer – Fellowship with God
- What is prayer?
- A fellowship between man and God (1John 1:6-7)
6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. (1John 1:6-7)
a. We tell Him what we need or desire…
b. He answers us and shows us who He is, what He desires, and what He can do…
c. In such fellowship we come closer to Him, walk with Him, love Him, praise Him, and give thanks to Him.
d. After all we experience He is true and living God. (1Thes. 1:9b)
For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, (1Thes. 1:9)
- Prayer is a spiritual breath so we can pray without ceasing for everything at any time or any place (1Tim. 5:17; Phil. 4:6-7; 1Tim. 2:8)
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Thes. 5:16-18)
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7)
I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; (1Tim. 2:8)
- The prayer taught by Lord Jesus (Mat. 6:5-13)
9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (Mat. 6:9-13)
- Prayer is not a show for man (so don’t focus on eloquent words), but a plea to heavenly Father alone.
- It depends not on human efforts but our trust in heavenly Father
- It focuses on heavenly Father first – His name, His kingdom and His will
- It also covers our daily needs, our relationship with others, and the temptation and attack of enemy
- In the end we recognize His kingdom, power and glory
Next Topics: Special Topic
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 30/5 Mon., 7:30pm, Cancelled
Pursuing of Uni Students: 31/5 Tue. 7:30,
Cancelled
Sisters Meeting: 1/6 Wed. 10:00am, Lena’s
Prayer Meeting: 1/6 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 3/6 Fri., 8:00pm, David’s
Young People Meeting/Home meeting for Adults：
4/6 Sat. 7:30pm, Bill & Christine’s
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future. After meeting please stay for lunch and enjoy the love feast together with us.
- Next week will be the combined meeting, and so we’ll have breakfast starting at 9:00 until 9:45. Please help bring breakfast foods for us to enjoy together.
As a reminder, from now on we will have breakfast every first Sunday of the month.
- Please refrain from bringing uncooked food for the love feast so we may lighten the work for the serving ones in the kitchen.
Recently many more have been joining us for lunch, so we ask that everyone could help to prepare and bring more food.
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- Brothers and sisters, please bring your own bible to the meeting.
- Please come on time for the meeting. During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence and not to walk around or to wonder in the kitchen.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts as someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- Pray for the Basic Lessons for Christians in the coming Lord’s Day meetings that every brother and sister can receive the life supply and grow stably in the Lord.
- There are five brothers and sisters visiting Cleveland US for church conference and pursue. Please pray for them that they can bring back the abundant spiritual supply and become our blessings.
- Pray for the gospel work of the church and may the Lord keep us fervent in spirit to preach the gospel. Pray that the Lord will bless the gospel friends to believe into the Lord and to be baptized into God’s family.
- Pray for those who are baptized this year (Brothers David Hu, Gerald Huang, Bangde Liu and Peter Zhang, and sisters, Li Li, Mandy Zhou, Leonie, and Berry Fei) May the Lord establish them in the church life and bless their growth in life.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters or their relatives (Richard Chen’s Father) who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them sufficient grace. Pray especially for the health of Brothers HinSang Woon and Brother Shanwon Chow.
- Pray for those year 12 students among us. May the Lord give them wisdom to meet the needs of the exam and help them to know His presence as their encouragement and timely help.
Serving This Week: (May 29)
- Message: Thomas Wu and David Tan
- Breaking the Bread: David Tan and Olsen Yu
- Serving Bread and Cup: Olsen Yu, Benchu Guo, Jason Wang & Chuan Ma
- Cleaning: Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Ann Family, Richard Huang Family, Benchu Guo Family, Yulin Family
- Kitchen: Susan & Pauline
- Children: Singing – Jono/Pris
Teachers – Angela/Tina
Serving Next Week: (June 5)
- Message: Benjamin Lim
- Breaking the Bread: Raymond Young & Thomas Wu
- Serving Bread and Cup: Olsen Yu, Richard Cui, Patrick Li, Sean Dong
- Cleaning: Brett & Linda Family, Sean & Wei Qiong Family, Joseph & Lisa Family, Bill & Christine Family
- Kitchen: Anne & Terri
- Children: Singing – Chris/David
Teachers – Christine/Pris
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