Praise God for: Gethsemane B-P Church Praise & Prayer List 19 th June 2018

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1 Praise God for: 1. Enabling Pastor Koshy to preach and Elder Alan Choy to lead in the English Service last Sunday. Musicians: Eunice Choy & Sarah Teo. 2. Enabling Pr Daniel Lim to preach and Bro Gan Chin Hwi to lead in the Chinese Service last Sunday. Musician: Mehetabel Lim. 3. Enabling Pr Dennis Kabingue to preach and Bro Eric Delina to lead in the Filipino Service last Sunday. Musician: Ayn Tindaan. 4. Enabling Pr Jeremiah Sim, Pr Kelvin Lim and Pr Dennis Kabingue to minister to Changi Prison inmates this afternoon. Pray for souls to be won for the Lord. 5. Enabling Pastor Koshy to minister as main speaker and enabling Pr Kelvin Lim and Aunty Carolyn to minister to the children in Truth BPC Church Camp last week. 6. Enabling Pr Dennis Kabingue to minister to the children in Pandan BPC Church Camp last week. 1

2 Pray for: 1. Church Leadership God s protection from devil s wiles; that they and their families will be kept strong in faith, devotion and unity in the Lord. 2. Bible Witness Media Ministry BW Magazine: Pray for the next issue and God s guidance upon the article contributors, Pastor, Pr Kee How, Dn Lok, Matthew Peh, Andronicus Koshy and proofreaders. BW Web Radio: Pray for the Lord s help for Pastor, Sis Melissa Mah and those involved in preparing the content for the men s, ladies, and youth programmes, and the editing, uploading and maintenance of the content on BWWR. BW Bookroom: God s grace upon Bro John Peh in managing the bookroom. Pray for God s blessing on Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study on Book of Job by Pastor. 2

3 3. Bible Witness Media Ministry GBPC-BWMM websites and mobile apps Thank God for progress made in the upgrade of the GBPC & BWMM websites and apps. Praise God for the brethren who laboured. Pray for the remaining upgrading work. BW Retreat (September school holidays) in Vizag, India Pray for God s guidance for the planning for this retreat. Bible Witness Turkey-Israel Bible Study Tour (26 November 7 December) Pray for Pastor and Dn Lok organising the trip and for a good sign up of participants. Resignation of Bro Eric Delina Pray for God s wisdom to handle matters and manage the Bible Witness Web Radio after Bro Eric Delina s departure. 4. GBI-Online Ministry Pray for this semester s class on the book of Revelation by Pastor Koshy. Pray for Pr Samson in coordinating GBI-online courses. 3

4 5. GEO Ministry God s protection and Holy Spirit s empowerment be upon brethren in spreading the Gospel; for opportunities to share the Good News; and for good responses. 6. GEM Ministry God s wisdom upon Eld Mah and the committee in coordinating members efforts in encouraging one another, via calling, visiting, cards/letters, praying, etc. 7. Building Project Praise God that the building fund has crossed the $4 million mark (including the sales price of the present CRC). Praise God that the deal for 33 Ubi Crescent has gone through for $4.1 million. Pray for URA permit. Pray also for an additional $700,000 for renovation, purchase of new furniture and equipment etc. 8. TGCM Pray for unity of hearts among brethren & for God to provide sufficient jobs to sustain this ministry; for safety while carrying out work projects; also, for brethren in-charge of Mug & T-Shirt Printing project to have the wisdom to manage it well. 9. Church/Children s Library God s wisdom to be on the Church Library Team to lead this ministry. Pray that the children/members will borrow the books to read & be edified. 4

5 10. Ushers Ministry God s wisdom upon Dn Low Boon Siang & the committee as they lead the team. Pray for ushers and greeters to be diligent in their service to the Lord. Audio-Visual: Matthew Peh, Matthew Mah, Aron, Anthony, Arnold, Xinhao, Andronicus, Samuel, Zacharias, John Ku, John Zhang, Chris, Yeh Wen, David, Aidan, Andy Lee & Care brothers. Pray for the smooth running of the PA system. Slide Projection: alertness / good concentration upon slide clickers. Refreshments Team: Good health and diligence for Violet Quek, Chairine Chayadi, Lim Hua See and Mary Ong as they set up refreshment tables this Sunday. 11. Chinese 15 th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service (24 th June 2018) Pray for Pastor Koshy in his preparations to preach God s Word this Sunday; Pr Daniel Lim will be interpreting. Worship Leader: Elder Mah Chin Kwang (Pr Kelvin Lim interpreting). Musicians: Ellyzabeth & Jeremy Teo. 5

6 12. Filipino Fellowship Pray for Pr Dennis Kabingue in his preparations to preach God s Word and Bro Norefel Resuma to lead in the worship this Sunday. Musician: Duaine Kabingue. 13. Malayalam Fellowship Pray for Pastor & Bro Benny Skariah in coordinating the Sunday meetings; for encouraging attendance & spiritual growth. 14. Men s Fellowship meets 2 nd Sat of the month (4pm) at TGCM premises. Pray for wisdom upon Pastor as he preaches on Biblical men of faith. 15. Ladies' Fellowship Praise the Lord for enabling GLF committee to plan monthly GLF meetings for all ladies in Gethsemane, and for enabling Pastor to expound the Word in every meeting. Pray for all ladies in our church to grow spiritually through the hearing of God s Word and bear a good testimony in words and conduct for Jesus wherever we are and to fulfil our roles wisely, humbly and joyfully for God s glory. 6

7 16. Children s Ministry Children s Choir: Pray for God s grace upon the teachers to guide the children, and for the children to learn and understand the hymns. JW: Melissa Mah, Elvin Siew, Low Chip Hung (Jenice Choy & Jasmine Kang assisting). Pray for the Holy Spirit s enablement to teach the children. CBS: Teachers Pr Kelvin Lim, Pr Jeremiah and Pr Kee How. Pray for the children s spiritual growth and that they will fear God. Committee: God s grace upon Pr Kelvin Lim (pastoral asst. in children s work), Choy Luan Kheng, Winnie Yap, Kamala, Melissa Mah, Elvin Siew, Timotheus Liu, Cornelius Koshy. 7

8 17. Adults Fellowship meets 4 th Saturday of the month (4pm) in the home of members. Pray for God s wisdom/grace upon Pastor Koshy as he teaches from 1 Thessalonians. 18. Youth Fellowship meets 1 st & 3 rd Saturday of the month. Pray for wisdom & grace to be upon the committee in planning topics / venues for meetings. 19. Young Adults Fellowship meets 1 st Saturday & 3 rd Friday of the month. Pray for wisdom & grace upon the committee in their planning for activities / venues. Praise God for the YAF Seminar held on 15 th June Young Mothers Fellowship God s grace on committee to manage ministry duties alongside care of children; for wisdom/diligence in fulfilling duties at home / church; for God's sustenance/protection over their husbands & children; also, for more mothers to join. 21. Campus Ministries Pray for Pastor Koshy as he teaches in the NAFA campus ministry and Pr Kelvin as he teaches the Bible study at SUTD. 8

9 22. Pr Samson Hutagalung Pray for safety and smooth travelling and for good health. 23. Calvary Kuching Church Pray for this outreach of Calvary Jaya BPC. Pray for our preaching ministries in Kuching, especially for Pr Samson who spends more time ministering to the brethren there. 24. National Service God s grace & protection in their respective trainings / stations David Cho Marcus Wong Darren Low Andronicus Koshy Rayson Tan Samuel Lee Amoz Choy Sherman Lim Shane Teng Anders Seah 25. Youth who are studying overseas Michelle Lee, Esther Quek, Brendan Wong, Benjamin Cho, Clara Tai. 26. Students who are taking their PSLE Exam Micah Tan Han Jie, Lim Joash, Jesimiel Lim, Ruben Skariah, Samuel Tan, Goh Min Jung, Joshua Low, Andrew Lee, Valencia Hutagalung. 9

10 27. Mdm Ang Pray for God s help in her recovery from all side-effects of chemotherapy and for remission of the cancer; and that she may continue to testify for God s glory. 28. Bro Theodore Wang Pray for quick recovery from an operation to remove a tumor from his leg. 29. Esther Ratnam Pray for God s healing hand upon her. She has undergone a surgery due to breast cancer. 30. Sis Neethu (wife of Bro Joish Paul), a member of our church and Malayalam Fellowship She has undergone operation and is recovering well. Pray for her spiritual strengthening and full recovery. 10

11 31. Sis Stella Yang s cousin, Harry & aunty, Poh Eng Pray that their faith will remain strong, in their bed of affliction. 32. Rev Paul Cheng Pray for Rev Paul s father s quick recovery from a lung operation and for his father s salvation. 33. Pr Dennis Kabingue & some Filipino brethren Pray for their desire to migrate to Canada, that they be directed according to God s will. 34. Church Constitution Pray for God s guidance on the Elders as they study the constitution to make the needed amendments. 35. Pastor Koshy s Vizag Trip (25 th to 30 th June 2018) Pray for Pastor Koshy and Bro Benny Skariah who will be travelling to Vizag to make arrangements for the upcoming Bible Witness Retreat in September. They will also be travelling to Orissa, where Pastor will preach to a group of pastors on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Pray that Pastor Koshy s application for his Indian Visa will be approved. Pray for journey mercies. 11

12 36. Pastor Koshy Praise God / Pray for: His grace, protection and safety in daily travelling and good health. Preparation of sermon and pastoral exhortation for the week. Preparation to preach in worship service/various ministries. Cornelius, Andronicus, Dorcas to fear God; Carolyn to be a good helpmeet and mother. Bishop Koshy - for God s sustaining grace and protection from any mishap and for better health. Mrs Koshy - for God s grace, peace and good health. 37. Pr Dennis Kabingue Pray for: Deeper understanding of Scripture and God s enabling to preach His Word faithfully. God may use the Filipino Fellowship in reaching out to the Filipinos in Singapore. 12

13 38. Pr Kelvin Lim Praise God / Pray for: o Provisions to sustain my family; safety in daily travelling. o Wisdom to prepare messages for TGCM, Prison ministry (Tue), CRC prayer meetings (Fri), weekend ministries of GCM, Chinese Service, Lions' Home. o God's help to find venues for GCM activities during GMF/GLF/GAF meetings. 39. Pr Jeremiah Sim Pray for: o o o The Care Ministry: preparation of messages. Seniors Ministry: a) The seniors spiritual growth / perseverance in their faith. b) God s wisdom on speakers: Eld Mah, Pr Jeremiah; Interpreter: Pr Daniel Lim. c) God s protection as Pr Daniel & Pr Jeremiah drive the church vans to fetch the seniors to & fro every Thursday. Prison Ministry: a) inmates spiritual growth; that they be submissive & teachable and would join TGCM after their release. 13

14 Pr Jeremiah Sim Pray for: o Lions Home Ministry: a) Pray that the person in-charge will continue to permit us to preach the Gospel. b) Speakers: Eld Mah, Eld Choy, Eld Ng, Pr Kelvin, Pr Jeremiah, Bro Pawa, Bro Edwin, Bro Stephen; & other brethren involved as helpers. o Family Concern: Salvation of father (Alan Sim). 14

15 MISSIONS: INDIA Pr Sujith Samuel Pray for: 1. Good health and safety in travelling; 2. Translation and printing of Bible Study materials. 3. Preparation to teach in weekly Bible classes. 4. Weekly evangelism in the outskirts of the city. 5. Thank God for approval received from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the media firm, Gethsemane Media. 6. Pray for God's guidance to run Gethsemane Media and rent a commercial space for the company and bookroom. 7. The rulers to allow free course for the Gospel. 15

16 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Rev Ephrem (Alemgena, GBI) Praise God for: 1. Enabling me to preach the Word on the Lord's Day service in Addis Ababa. 2. The grace of God that helped me teach GBI part-time classes, speak in GTF and lead BS. 3. Helping Bro Bedada teach God's Word in weekly Gethsemane Children Ministry program. 4. God s grace upon Bro Bayera and Bro Getu as they taught the Sunday school classes. Pray for: 1. God's protection on Church leaders to preserve them from the devil's attack. 2. The salvation of those who are given the Gospel message through the weekly Evangelism. 16

17 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Rev Ephrem (Alemgena, GBI) Pray for: 3. God s intervention on the dispute that has arisen on the triangular part of the church s land which is on the other side of the high tension line. The government is claiming that the total area we are holding now is greater than the area we had bought (as reflected in the original title deed). Pray for us as we take the case on appeal to higher authorities. 4. The church choir and children choir for wisdom as they prepare to serve the Lord. 5. God's enabling grace for Children SS teachers (KG Dn Imane and Primary Sis Alemitu) and for the spiritual growth of the children. 6. God's protection over and guidance of fulltime, evening class, distance program GBI students. Pray that God may bless the teaching-learning process. 7. The spiritual maturity of believers that they may be committed to witness for Christ 8. God's provision for the needs of fulltime students in GBI, especially those who are supported by Gethsemane. 9. God's grace to be upon Bro Bayera as he prepares to preach the Word on Lord's Day. 17

18 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Rev Ephrem (Alemgena, GBI) Pray for: 10. God's provision for books and computers to develop a good library for GBI. 11. God's provision to construct the wall around Alemgena property and for maintaining the compound. 12. For the power connection in the Church and GBI compound so that we may use the borehole water. 13. God's guidance to be upon Church leaders to select appropriate candidates for GBI. 14. Pray that God may lead only those who have a calling to come to our Bible Institute. 15. Rev Ephrem, Pr. Engida, and Dn Imane as they teach GBI classes this term. 16. God s wisdom as Pastor Ephrem attends to the daily administration of GBI, lead weekly BS, speak in GTF and teach GBI classes. 17. GBI students, especially for their safety in their journey back to GBI. 18

19 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Pr Engida (Addis Ababa) Praise God For: 1. For helping Rev Ephrem preach the Word and serve Holy Communion during the worship service on the Lord's Day. 2. God's grace that helped me take care of the daily affairs of the church. 3. For enabling me to lead weekly prayer meeting, speak in adult Sunday school and take part-time classes in ETC. Pray for: 1. God's grace upon me as I prepare to lead the worship service on the Lord's Day. 2. God's provision of place of worship for our congregation. 3. The salvation of our evangelism contacts and for our evangelism efforts. 19

20 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Pr Engida (Addis Ababa) Pray for: 4. God's enabling grace to be upon those who teach in Children Sunday School 5. Wisdom to lead adult Sunday school, and the weekly prayer meeting on Wednesday and that we find God's favour in all that we cry to God. 6. The spiritual growth of the children in the Sunday School. 7. The spiritual maturity of believers that they may be committed to witness for Christ. 8. God's enabling upon me as I teach GBI classes. 9. For God's provision and wisdom for my part-time theological studies at ETC. 10. For my health that God may keep me in good health and strength. 11. For enabling me to lead weekly prayer meeting, speak in adult Sunday school and take part-time classes in ETC. 12. God s protection on our members daily walk. 20

21 ETHIOPIA - Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia Deacon Imane (Alemgena, GBI) Praise God for: 1. Helping me to preach the Word in the worship service at Alemgena. 2. Helping me to teach GBI classes and take part-time classes in EGST. 3. His protection over and provision for my family. Pray for: 1. God's help as I prepare to teach the Sunday school on the Lord s Day Service. 2. God's help as I prepare handouts to teach in GBI classes this term. 3. More strength and health for my wife and my children. 4. God's grace and provision as I am taking part-time classes in EGST. 21

22 KENYA 1. Rev Joseph Kendagor Pray for the Lord s direction upon his ministry; God s provision for the needs of his ministry; God s grace to be upon him and family. 2. Mrs Kendagor who is recovering from her broken legs and presently undergoing physiotherapy. KENYA Bible College of East Africa (BCEA) - 1. Rev Mark Kim s ministry in BCEA Kenya & Tanzania. Pray that the Lord will keep him in good health. Pray for unity among the students and lecturers. Pray for Mrs. Kim s healing from high level of sugar and cholesterol. 2. Rev Eben Yoon Thank God for His grace in our lives; my family is doing well in the Lord & our kids are growing also. Thank God for sustaining & protecting us these 10 years as missionaries in Kenya. Pray that I will remain faithful to God s Word. 22

23 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Rev Reggor Galarpe (Cebu) Praise God for: 1. Lord s Day Service - Thank God for: (a) enabling Pastor Reggor to teach and preach God s Word; (b) commitment of the brethren to serve; (c) thank God for good attendance; (d) thank God for 14 people signing up for Catechism Class in preparation for baptism; (e) thank God for good attendance in the YF meeting. 2. TGCM (Cebu) - (a) thank God for His sustaining grace upon the ministry; (b) thank God for His provisions of ministry resources and needs; (c) thank God for the unity and harmony of the brothers; (d) thank God for the provision of work projects in t-shirt and mug printing; (e) thank God for provision of materials for rag making. 3. Pastor Reggor - (a) thank God for His sustaining grace in the day to day affairs of the ministry; (b) thank God for the good health of everyone in the family; (c) thank God for His daily provisions. 23

24 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Rev Reggor Galarpe (Cebu) Pray for: 1. Lord's Day Service - (a) pray for Elder Richard s preparation to teach and preach God s Word; (b) preparation of everyone in their respective duties and assignments; (c) good attendance in the worship service; (d) God s working upon our regular visitors to respond to the Gospel call; (e) God s blessings upon the on-going catechism class and perseverance of the catechumen. 2. TGCM (Cebu) - (a) Pray for God's leading and guidance in the oversight of the ministry; (b) the Lord's leading upon people to come into the program; (c) perseverance of the residents to complete the program; (d) provision of work projects for the brethren. 24

25 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Rev Reggor Galarpe (Cebu) Pray for: 3. Strengthening of the Church Ministries - (a) please pray for spiritual growth and maturity of the brethren; (b) conviction of heart to separate from all forms of worldliness; (c) commitment to serve in various ministries. 4. Pastor Reggor - (a) God's grace and mercies in the day-to-day affairs of the ministry; (b) wisdom in the preparation of sermons and bulletin and other ministries; (c) good health and strength to be able to continue in the work of the Lord; (d) safety in the everyday programs and itineraries; (e) the Lord s provisions for the children in their School opening; (f) safe travel and fruitful ministry in Gethsemane (Bogo/San Antonio) this coming Lord s Day. 25

26 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Elder Richard Tiu (Cebu) Praise God for: 1. The privilege to minister God s Word to the Young People s Group of Bethel BPC at their camp from 8 th to 12 th July The unity and harmony of our TGCM residents undergoing their respective programs. 3. A fruitful time of choir practice last Lord s Day in preparation for the coming Church anniversary. His provision to sustain all the work of the ministry here in Cebu. 4. God s wisdom, good health and protection upon me and my family as we continue to serve Him. 26

27 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Elder Richard Tiu (Cebu) Pray for: 1. Wisdom, unity of heart and mind as our Church Session will be meeting this Thursday (21 st June 2018). 2. Enabling grace to teach Sunday School and Catechism Class and preach God s Word this Lord s Day at GBPC Cebu. 3. Wisdom in preparing the series of messages for the Bethel YPG Camp in July. 4. Continued transformation of the lives of current TGCM residents through faith in Christ and obedience to His Word. More residents to come into the program. Wisdom in preparing messages for the TGCM morning devotions. 5. Health and strength day by day for our parents and to stay spiritually vibrant in their advanced years. Renewed zeal and devotion in serving the Lord as a family. 6. Wisdom for my son, Angelo, as he is taking up summer classes in his law studies. 27

28 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Edsel Locot (Bohol) Praise God for: 1. Enabling me to share God s Word last Saturday in the Bible study in Anda, Bohol. 2. Praise God for enabling me to share God s Word in the Mission Church last Sunday. 3. Faithfulness and continual healing of Sis Annacorita Mapesos (Sis Roscelle s Aunt) from her heart ailments. 4. Opportunity to visit and minister to the inmates of Tagbilaran City Jail last Sunday afternoon. 5. The people who received the Gospel tracts yesterday morning. 6. God s daily provisions upon the members of the Mission Church. 28

29 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Edsel Locot (Bohol) Pray for: 1. The Bible study in Anda this coming Saturday. Pray also for the outreach and Children s Bible study at San Roque, Baclayon Bohol on 24 th June 2018 (Sunday afternoon). 2. The upcoming 12 th year anniversary and thanksgiving Service of Gethsemane B-P Mission Church Bohol on 8 th July Pray for God s provisions that all the brethren from Anda can come to the Mission Church and join the Anniversary Service. 3. The children who joined the DVBS that the Lord will continue to enable them to come and listen to Bible stories and lessons as I will follow up and gather them twice a month. 4. My teaching assignment at GBI Cebu this semester. 5. God s leading and guidance upon the missionary in ministering to the new contacts and to those who stopped coming to church. 29

30 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Edsel Locot (Bohol) Pray for: 6. The members of Gethsemane BP Mission Church to be faithful in attending the prayer meetings and worship services. 7. Spiritual growth of the members. The regular worshippers will truly believe in the Lord and become active members of the church. 8. More contacts. 9. God s provisions upon the Mission Church and the brethren. 10. Blessings and guidance in my home visitation, prayer meeting, sermon preparation and tracting. 30

31 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Eld Eliezer Ortega (Bogo & San Antonio) Praise God for: 1. A blessed and fruitful Worship Service in Bogo and San Antonio. Enabling me to preach and teach the Word of God. Enabling Ma am Delia (Bogo), Bro Louie (San Antonio) in teaching the children. Brethren co-labouring. Newcomer in the San Antonio church. 2. God s grace and mercy upon the Bogo and San Antonio churches. Sustaining the home Bible Studies in Bogo and San Antonio. 3. Members and worshippers who continue to come. The Lord s gracious provision upon the Church and the brethren. Sustaining grace upon the catechumens. 4. God s grace and protection upon me and Sis Arlaine for another week of service. The Lord s protection and keeping us on the road. Keeping watch over our children while we are in Bogo. 31

32 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Eld Eliezer Ortega (Bogo & San Antonio) Pray for: 1. Pray for the preparations for the Combined Worship Service this Sunday in Bogo. God s grace and wisdom in preparing Pastor Reggor for the preaching of God s Word and the administration of the Holy Communion. Teachers: Sis Analou (Bogo); Ushers: Bro Julito (Bogo). 2. Salvation of souls in Bogo and San Antonio, especially those who heard the Gospel message. Pray for more contacts in both churches. 3. The Lord s working in the hearts of the children both in Libjo and Gairan children s outreaches. Pray for their salvation. Lord s leading and guidance for co-laborers especially teachers for the Children s Ministry in San Antonio. 4. God s grace to preserve the catechumens in taking the Catechism class. 32

33 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Eld Eliezer Ortega (Bogo & San Antonio) Pray for: 5. Spiritual growth and maturity of the members and regular worshippers of both churches. Consecration of the lives of the brethren unto holy living. Pray for the youths that they may live a consecrated life and bear a good witness for the Lord. God s grace in preserving and strengthening the families of the two churches. 6. Comfort and provision upon brethren who are under maintenance medication due to hypertension. 7. God s grace, good health and wisdom upon me and Sis Arlaine for the daily activities for this week. The Lord s protection, guidance and wisdom upon my children, Ellyn Joyce, Rezeile and Joshua. Salvation of Sis Arlaine s mother. 33

34 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Donald dela Cruz (Pangasinan) Praise God for: 1. Helping us in our lesson and sermon preparations. 2. Enabling Sister Se Jin to teach in the Junior Worship and Bro Mario as usher last Lord s Day. 3. The BWWR where we can nourish our souls. My family is listening to the Sunday sermons / other programmes every week. We were also enjoying the messages from the mother church s Church Camp. 4. Opportunities to teach God s Word every Lord s Day and during the weekdays. 5. Keeping the brethren united and enjoying the fellowship. 6. Sustaining the Pangasinan mission station for the last four years. 7. Keeping all the brethren safe from accident as they travelled through flooded roads to the Mission station. 34

35 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Donald dela Cruz (Pangasinan) Pray for: 1. The teachers of our GCM/JW. May the Lord guide them in their lesson preparations. 2. Our desire for brethren to be diligent in their daily reading of the Word of God our aim as a church is to read the Bible through in one year. 3. Wisdom to address the needs of the brethren according to God s Word & guide them to serve the Lord faithfully. 4. The commitment of our regular worshippers towards holy living. May the Lord raise up faithful men to co-labour with me. 5. The Lord s granting of more open doors to preach the Gospel & more fruits in our current Bible Study groups. 6. The salvation of our family members. 7. Wisdom and patience as we teach the children in the Children s Choir. 35

36 THE PHILIPPINES Gethsemane B-P Mission Churches Pr Donald dela Cruz (Pangasinan) Pray for: 8. Preparations as we study the book of Revelation. 9. Availability of teachers for the Junior Worship. 10. The brethren in San Fernando to persevere in their faith. 11. Our plan to encourage the youths to lead in the Singspiration during Junior Worship. 12. Good weather this week so that we can proceed with the Bible studies. 36