Prayer Requests from FMC Missionaries (March 2023)
I. KUEK CHUNG LEE (NAVIGATORS) 郭静丽 (导航会)
1. The Church Discipleship Ministry (CDM) team comprising of my two colleagues and I will be conducting a series of training workshops over the next 2 months. Please pray for wisdom for the team, and hearts to be blessed, ministered to and helped in their disciple making journey.
2. Please pray for the Lord's guidance in using the Online Disciple Making Community resources to develop disciplemaking learning communities among those working in the marketplaces and in the church.
祷告我们能有上帝的带领 , 借着线上门训资源 , 在职场与教会建立学 习门训的社体。
3. Ask that as pastors and church leaders of POCC continue to meet using the mentoring tool, that they will grow in their love for the Word, ability to hear from the Lord and apply the discovered truths in their lives.
1. John’s research and writing of dissertation proposal and journal articles. 为我的论文提案以及期刊文章的撰写过程祷告。
2. John & Jessie’s responsibilities to serve international families in the community. 为我和妻子Jessie服事差会的各个国际家庭祷告。
3. Jason and Joash – college studies and spiritual growth. 为两个孩子Jason与Joash的大学学业与属灵成长祷告。
4. God’s continued financial provisions for the family needs. 在祷告中仰望上帝持续供应家庭在经济上的需要。
梁西门传道 (突破宣教之家)
1. Pray for God’s guidance & wisdom as we start our relocation planning to move into the Promised Land this year. 祷告上帝的带领和智慧,让我们在今年开始到应许之地的搬迁计划。
2. Pray for our fundraising for the renovation of the Changi café. Pray for the architects, contractors and the workers as they work together to complete the renovations for the Changi café. Pray for the relevant government authorities to expedite our submissions for works to be approved. 为樟宜咖啡馆 装修工程 的筹款祷告 。 也为建筑师 、 承包商和工人祷告 , 能协力完成 装 修工作 。 祷告相关政府部门能加快我们的工程 计划 申请 。
3. Pray for good health and strength for Breakthrough Missions management committee, leaders, staff & residents as we prepare for the relocation.
为突破宣道之家的管理委员会、领袖、同工与住宿者祷告,能有健康 的身体和力量,来预备搬迁工作。
IV. DAVID LANG (SBC) 蓝仁齐 (新加坡神学院)
1. Pray for recovery of David's torn rotator cuff tendons which has not healed since his injury in November. The injury causes shoulder, neck and arm aches that made it uncomfortable to work on his PC .
2. Titus's seizure control, better sleep at night, and bowel movement. Despite being on constipation medicines, lactulose and senna, he clears his bowels mostly with the help of enemas. Pray despite his condition he can continue to be strong and joyful.
3. Continue good health, strength, and joy in caring for Titus and our other duties. 在照顾Titus以及其他职责上,能继续保持健康、力量和喜乐。
V. POH SIOK CHING (TTC student) 傅淑贞(三一神学院进修)
1. Pray for complete reliance on God, focus on Him and not on new challenges. 祷告我能专注于上帝而非每天的新挑战,能全心依靠上帝。
2. Pray for my son, he is sitting for N level this year. Pray for discipline to revise and desire to do well.
为我的儿子今年 N 水准会考祷告 , 能有心志想要在学业上进步 , 有自律 完成复习。
3. Pray for good health for the whole family. 为全家人的健康祷告。
VI. THAM WEN CHEN & KWOK SIEW HWEE (TTC student & FES)
谭永正与郭秀惠(三一神学院进修
/基督徒学生福音团契)
1. We thank God that our two boys, Elias and Esaiah who will be turning 11 and 9 this year have been rather independent and disciplined in their growing-up years. Please pray for them that they will grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
2. Siew Hwee is finding it more challenging to cope with the increasing ministry needs on campus while juggling the ongoing service in the church and the demand for part-time study at Trinity Theological College. Please pray for her that she will have wisdom and strength from the above, and find rest in Him.
3. Yong Zheng is in his final semester at Trinity Theological College. He gives thanks for all the grace received from Him through the support and prayer extended from FMC. Please pray for him that he will be able to hand in the assignments on time and graduate successfully from TTC.
1. Wisdom to care for missionaries sent by Cru. Sensitive to their needs and able to give good advice regarding visa options and cross-cultural adjustments etc.
2. Heart preparation for Cru staff summit cum mission trip in June. Pray for clarity and peace to know which country to go to because I’m bringing my 7-year-old son. Praying for protection and to experience God’s heart for the lost.
3. Pray for the mums group (WOWMUM ministry) which I’m leading in Marine Parade. Four of us will grow in the Lord and find strength in Him especially when our family members fall sick. It hasn’t been easy to manage our household and to rest in the Lord. Pray for us as we do the book study Be Transformed by Scope ministries. Through the process, God will enlighten our hearts and we will be transformed in the likeness of Christ. Grant me wisdom to facilitate the group.
4. Thankful I can be part of Sunday School. The youths have taught me many things. Praying for us to continue to grow in grace and truth. My heart will be ministered by the Lord as I study OT and prepare for Sunday school teaching. 感恩我能在主日学服事,青少年也教会我许多功课。祷告我们都能在 上帝的恩典和真理中成长。祷告上帝让我在学习旧约与预备主日学的 同时,心里也得到安慰与鼓励。
VIII. CHIN KHENG BOON (Cru)
1. To pray for wisdom to decide the best course of treatment for my severe obstructive sleep apnoea condition (OSA). Left untreated, the lack of quality sleep will develop into other health challenges in the long run. Currently I’m seeking a second opinion if I should go for a surgery to allow more air through my airway passage and to consider the timing of the surgery during the holiday break.
2. Pray for increase capacity to cope with the study demands of this semester modules and group projects in SBC, and at the same time adjust to the new ministry responsibilities in FMC Mandarin Music & Worship Committee. 求主添加能力,在应付新加坡神学院这学期的课业的同时,适应在教 会的崇拜与音乐支部的新事工责任。
IX . JANE LIM (INTERSERVE) 林思韵 (国际主仆差会)
1. For finishing well in the next 3+ months as I leave Cambodia and HOPE school. And starting well again in Singapore after 5+ years! 接下来三 个月我即将 离开 在柬埔寨希望学校的服事 , 为我祷告有个完 美的结束,以及在离开新加坡五年后的能够重新开始。
2. For students and families who are leaving (graduation or families leaving for good) as well. Pray that they are able to process things well. It is much harder when it’s a community whom you might never meet physically again. 也为即将离开的学生和家庭祷告 , 无论是因为毕业或家庭离开的缘故 , 祷告他们能够很好地面对与处理情感 。 更困难的是 , 对许多人来说 , 他们可能永远不会有机会再见面。
3. I’ve been participating in a facilitated retreat programme for cross cultural workers this year. Pray that the remaining sessions online and in-person continue to help me (and my fellow participants) process through things and events in our lives.