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In the midst of this sprawling city of skyscrapers, there are also house churches. These churches are often small, working to reach the many people living in this huge city around them. This April, will you join us in praying for the church in Shenzhen? |
This Week's Prayer Guide March 30 - This April, we are praying for the southern city of Shenzhen. Pray for the gospel to go deeper and wider among the churches and people of Shenzhen. March 31 - In 1979, Shenzhen was declared China’s first special economic zone, and over the last 50 years has grown from a small seaside village to one of the world’s major metropolises. As the city continues to grow, pray for the seeds of the gospel to also take root and grow. April 1 - Shenzhen is known as the “Silicon Valley” of China. It is home to many tech giants and Fortune 500 companies, and boasts one of the top-10 local economies in the world. Pray that these resources will be used for the benefit of all people, and that believers who work in these industries will be examples of Christ in the way they approach their work. April 2 - Like many wealthy, urban areas, one pastor notes that there is a high emphasis on making money in Shenzhen. “Getting money is the heartbeat of many in Shenzhen,” he says. Pray for the Lord to overcome this idol of greed, that people would see the emptiness of living for money and put their hope in Christ. April 3 - A city of 18 million people with a high population density, Shenzhen is very diverse. “There is a large foreign population,” says one pastor, “a large number of young people (the average age is 32.5), and many people from different provinces around China. Many have not heard the gospel, read the Bible, or attended a Christian meeting. It is a great harvest field for the gospel.” Pray for this harvest, and for more workers to be sent out into this harvest. April 4 - There is a lot of inter-city mobility in Shenzhen, as well as inter-church mobility. People move often. One pastor shares that his church experiences a 50% turnover rate every three years. Pray for believers who are willing to plant roots long-term and help transform the city around them, and pray for churches to shepherd people well during the often limited time they have with them. April 5 - An international city, there is a great deal of religious diversity in Shenzhen. Pray for believers to be wise and winsome as they minister to many different people with so many different beliefs in the city. |