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This Week's Prayer Guide
Pronunciation note: in English, Taiyuan is pronounced roughly as “Tie you en”
October 12 - This week, pray for the needs of churches in Taiyuan. Pray for churches in Taiyuan to be transformed by the gospel of Christ.
October 13 - “I find many brothers and sisters are not prepared or planning to grow,” says one Taiyuan pastor. “Some don’t believe growth is possible. Many have settled into a ‘religious’ pattern: attend worship, go home; then attend again next time. But we haven’t considered that continuous worship and gathering before God brings growth—ourselves, our families, our children. We should form a Christian community, a covenant community, God’s kingdom among us. We’ve tried to preach this vision, but many don’t believe it or don’t care—they only believe in a ‘religious’ pattern.” Pray that the Holy Spirit would break through this ‘religious’ pattern and bring people into the transformative life of Christ.
October 14 - One Taiyuan pastor says, “Internally, another challenge is the low priority of church in people’s hearts. For many, church life and service are not primary—it’s just a part of life: after work, attend a meeting, listen to a sermon, and then return to ‘real life.’ Another tendency is “church hopping”: today here, tomorrow there—preferring not to be constrained while sampling different atmospheres. Few truly treat the church as home and invest themselves to grow.” Pray for more Christians in Taiyuan to have a vision for investing and growing, both in church and in life.
October 15 - “Historically,” says one Taiyuan pastor, “some charismatic groups in our region have roots connected to Watchman Nee’s ‘Little Flock’ movement. People here tend to be anti-structure and anti-denominational—especially opposed to Reformed churches. The Bread of Life movement was outspoken in opposing Reformed theology. So it’s particularly hard for Reformed churches to survive in Shanxi.” Pray for better understanding between churches of different denominations and backgrounds in Taiyuan, and for the gospel to always be transforming churches to look more like Christ.
October 16 - Because of increased pressure, a pastor in Taiyuan says that, “Evangelism is largely compressed into the workplace. Brothers and sisters boldly bear witness to their identity and live out the gospel there, praying to experience God’s work in them. Another setting is inviting colleagues, family, and friends to Sunday worship. These two—workplace and Sunday—are our main evangelistic platforms. But if we set out to evangelize in public community spaces, we’ll be stopped quickly—even security guards can detain you.” Pray for churches to find creative ways to be witnesses for Christ in the midst of this environment.
October 17 - “Beyond theological foundations,” says one Taiyuan pastor, “we also need the Spirit’s work—not in a charismatic sense, but the Spirit renewing lives with joy. If people can taste joy in the Lord each Lord’s Day, they’ll more readily bear witness at work and at home and respond to the church’s call to serve.” Pray for the Holy Spirit to be working in the hearts of Christians in Taiyuan, that more may truly taste the joy of the Lord.
October 18 - A pastor in Taiyuan says, “The hard part for pastors is that we can only be faithful; the results are in God’s hands. When lives are renewed, when strength is given, when people respond—it is the Spirit’s work. Otherwise, in ourselves we do not naturally respond. That’s our pressure: we long for the church to flourish and for none to be left behind, but results are not ours to control.” Pray for pastors in Taiyuan to be faithful to Christ and to leave the results to the Spirit, to not feel pressure but rather to be able to serve the Lord and trust him with the outcome.
十月十二日 - 本周，为太原教会的需求祷告。祈求太原教会因基督的福音而被改变。
十月十三日 - 太原一位牧师坦言："我发现许多弟兄姊妹并没有准备或计划成长，有些人甚至不相信有成长的可能。许多人陷入'宗教'模式：参加敬拜，回家；下次再来。但我们未曾思考：持续在神面前敬拜聚集，能带给我们自己、我们的家庭、我们孩子的成长。我们应当建立基督徒群体，立约的群体，在我们中间建立神的国度。我们尝试宣讲这异象，但多数人不信或漠然——他们只信奉'宗教'模式。” 求圣灵打破这 “宗教”模式，引领众人进入基督改变生命的真道。
10月14日 - 太原某牧师指出："另一个内在的挑战是教会的地位在人心中的低优先级。对多数人而言，教会生活与事奉并非首要——只是生活的一部分：下班后参加聚会、听讲道，然后回归'现实生活'。另一趋势是'跳槽式聚会'：今日此处、明日彼处——偏好不受约束地体验不同氛围。鲜少有人真正视教会为家园并投入成长。" 求神让太原更多基督徒都怀有在教会与生活中成长的异象。
10月15日——一位太原牧师指出："从历史看，本地某些灵恩派团体根源可追溯至倪柝声的'小群'运动。当地人普遍排斥制度体系与宗派划分，尤其反对改革宗教会。灵粮教会曾公开反对改革宗神学，因此改革宗教会在山西的生存尤为艰难。" 求主使太原不同宗派背景的教会彼此理解，并让福音持续改变教会，使其更像基督。
10月16日——太原一位牧师表示，因压力增大，“传福音主要压缩在工作场所。弟兄姊妹们勇敢地见证自己的身份，在工作中活出福音，祷告求神在他们里面动工。另一途径是邀请同事、亲友参加主日敬拜。职场与主日敬拜成为我们主要的传福音平台。但若在公共场所传福音，很快就会被制止——连保安都能拘留你。"求主帮助教会在这环境中找到创新方式为基督作见证。
10月17日——太原一位牧师说：“除了神学根基，我们更需要圣灵的工作——不是指灵恩派意义上的，而是圣灵用喜乐更新生命。若人们能在每个主日品尝主里的喜乐，他们就会更愿意在工作和家庭中作见证，并响应教会服侍的呼召。” 求主使圣灵在太原信徒心中运行，让更多人真切尝到主里的喜乐。
10月18日 - 太原一位牧师坦言："牧者的艰难在于我们只能忠心尽责，结果全在神手中。当生命更新、赐予力量、人回应呼召——这都是圣灵的工作。否则凭我们自己本性是不会回应的。这正是我们的压力：我们渴盼教会兴旺、无人掉队，但结果不在我们掌控之中。"求主帮助太原牧者对基督忠心，将结果交托圣灵，不被压力压垮，能专心事奉主并信靠祂掌管结局。
Pronunciation note: in English, Taiyuan is pronounced roughly as “Tie you en”
October 12 - This week, pray for the needs of churches in Taiyuan. Pray for churches in Taiyuan to be transformed by the gospel of Christ.
October 13 - “I find many brothers and sisters are not prepared or planning to grow,” says one Taiyuan pastor. “Some don’t believe growth is possible. Many have settled into a ‘religious’ pattern: attend worship, go home; then attend again next time. But we haven’t considered that continuous worship and gathering before God brings growth—ourselves, our families, our children. We should form a Christian community, a covenant community, God’s kingdom among us. We’ve tried to preach this vision, but many don’t believe it or don’t care—they only believe in a ‘religious’ pattern.” Pray that the Holy Spirit would break through this ‘religious’ pattern and bring people into the transformative life of Christ.
October 14 - One Taiyuan pastor says, “Internally, another challenge is the low priority of church in people’s hearts. For many, church life and service are not primary—it’s just a part of life: after work, attend a meeting, listen to a sermon, and then return to ‘real life.’ Another tendency is “church hopping”: today here, tomorrow there—preferring not to be constrained while sampling different atmospheres. Few truly treat the church as home and invest themselves to grow.” Pray for more Christians in Taiyuan to have a vision for investing and growing, both in church and in life.
October 15 - “Historically,” says one Taiyuan pastor, “some charismatic groups in our region have roots connected to Watchman Nee’s ‘Little Flock’ movement. People here tend to be anti-structure and anti-denominational—especially opposed to Reformed churches. The Bread of Life movement was outspoken in opposing Reformed theology. So it’s particularly hard for Reformed churches to survive in Shanxi.” Pray for better understanding between churches of different denominations and backgrounds in Taiyuan, and for the gospel to always be transforming churches to look more like Christ.
October 16 - Because of increased pressure, a pastor in Taiyuan says that, “Evangelism is largely compressed into the workplace. Brothers and sisters boldly bear witness to their identity and live out the gospel there, praying to experience God’s work in them. Another setting is inviting colleagues, family, and friends to Sunday worship. These two—workplace and Sunday—are our main evangelistic platforms. But if we set out to evangelize in public community spaces, we’ll be stopped quickly—even security guards can detain you.” Pray for churches to find creative ways to be witnesses for Christ in the midst of this environment.
October 17 - “Beyond theological foundations,” says one Taiyuan pastor, “we also need the Spirit’s work—not in a charismatic sense, but the Spirit renewing lives with joy. If people can taste joy in the Lord each Lord’s Day, they’ll more readily bear witness at work and at home and respond to the church’s call to serve.” Pray for the Holy Spirit to be working in the hearts of Christians in Taiyuan, that more may truly taste the joy of the Lord.
October 18 - A pastor in Taiyuan says, “The hard part for pastors is that we can only be faithful; the results are in God’s hands. When lives are renewed, when strength is given, when people respond—it is the Spirit’s work. Otherwise, in ourselves we do not naturally respond. That’s our pressure: we long for the church to flourish and for none to be left behind, but results are not ours to control.” Pray for pastors in Taiyuan to be faithful to Christ and to leave the results to the Spirit, to not feel pressure but rather to be able to serve the Lord and trust him with the outcome.
十月十二日 - 本周，为太原教会的需求祷告。祈求太原教会因基督的福音而被改变。
十月十三日 - 太原一位牧师坦言："我发现许多弟兄姊妹并没有准备或计划成长，有些人甚至不相信有成长的可能。许多人陷入'宗教'模式：参加敬拜，回家；下次再来。但我们未曾思考：持续在神面前敬拜聚集，能带给我们自己、我们的家庭、我们孩子的成长。我们应当建立基督徒群体，立约的群体，在我们中间建立神的国度。我们尝试宣讲这异象，但多数人不信或漠然——他们只信奉'宗教'模式。” 求圣灵打破这 “宗教”模式，引领众人进入基督改变生命的真道。
10月14日 - 太原某牧师指出："另一个内在的挑战是教会的地位在人心中的低优先级。对多数人而言，教会生活与事奉并非首要——只是生活的一部分：下班后参加聚会、听讲道，然后回归'现实生活'。另一趋势是'跳槽式聚会'：今日此处、明日彼处——偏好不受约束地体验不同氛围。鲜少有人真正视教会为家园并投入成长。" 求神让太原更多基督徒都怀有在教会与生活中成长的异象。
10月15日——一位太原牧师指出："从历史看，本地某些灵恩派团体根源可追溯至倪柝声的'小群'运动。当地人普遍排斥制度体系与宗派划分，尤其反对改革宗教会。灵粮教会曾公开反对改革宗神学，因此改革宗教会在山西的生存尤为艰难。" 求主使太原不同宗派背景的教会彼此理解，并让福音持续改变教会，使其更像基督。
10月16日——太原一位牧师表示，因压力增大，“传福音主要压缩在工作场所。弟兄姊妹们勇敢地见证自己的身份，在工作中活出福音，祷告求神在他们里面动工。另一途径是邀请同事、亲友参加主日敬拜。职场与主日敬拜成为我们主要的传福音平台。但若在公共场所传福音，很快就会被制止——连保安都能拘留你。"求主帮助教会在这环境中找到创新方式为基督作见证。
10月17日——太原一位牧师说：“除了神学根基，我们更需要圣灵的工作——不是指灵恩派意义上的，而是圣灵用喜乐更新生命。若人们能在每个主日品尝主里的喜乐，他们就会更愿意在工作和家庭中作见证，并响应教会服侍的呼召。” 求主使圣灵在太原信徒心中运行，让更多人真切尝到主里的喜乐。
10月18日 - 太原一位牧师坦言："牧者的艰难在于我们只能忠心尽责，结果全在神手中。当生命更新、赐予力量、人回应呼召——这都是圣灵的工作。否则凭我们自己本性是不会回应的。这正是我们的压力：我们渴盼教会兴旺、无人掉队，但结果不在我们掌控之中。"求主帮助太原牧者对基督忠心，将结果交托圣灵，不被压力压垮，能专心事奉主并信靠祂掌管结局。