Prayer Updates

Leo & Florence Hung
Thank the Father for last month’s wonderful retreat and the smooth two-week missionary visit. Pray for Leo’s elder brother to attend church regularly and for Florence’s brother to return to the Lord. (Hong Kong)
Clara Chan
May the Holy Spirit guide my preaching on missions in August. Grateful for the opportunity to attend a former missionary partner’s ordination ceremony in Central America and to encourage one another with the local brothers and sisters not seen in years. (Hong Kong)
Pearley Kwan
Pray for preparations for returning to the field and smooth obtaining of visa. I wish the new helper could adapt to the environment as soon as possible, take good care of his father responsibly and have good communication with his family. (Japan)
Xiao Na
Pray for a safe and smooth journey to visit Hong Kong churches and evangelical organizations with students. May it strengthen our connections and broaden our perspectives. (South Korea)
David & Carol
May the Lord guide our preparations for the new semester and the students be blessed by the mid-autumn camp. Grateful to be able to meet with colleagues in the retreat, encouraging one another. (South Korea)
Kate
May the Lord lead me as I handle family matters in Hong Kong, arrange a suitable return time to the mission field, adjust to life after the return, prepare teaching contents in the new semester, and manage time wisely for counseling and theological studies. (Indonesia)
Paul & Grace
Grateful that the family could participate in the missionary retreat, benefiting greatly from it. Pray for our son’s enrollment in middle school and provision of his school fees. Also, may God heal Grace’s waist pain. (Indonesia)
Jennifer Kwok
The hot weather has often left me fatigued. May the Lord give strength and energy, and send cool breezes to prevent heatstroke in the estate platform meetings and children’s outreach events. Lacking short-term mission teams to help summer children’s interest classes, may the Lord guide our plan for another children’s outreach activity when it gets cooler. (Macau)
Stone & Yuk Lee
Daniel International School enters its second year. Thank God for preparing new teachers and students. Pray for a community-built, high-quality education organization where spiritual lives grow and God’s kingdom descends on the campus. (Thailand)
Low Seng Huat & Woo Siew Mui
May the Lord give the right words for the seven messages to share in August. Thank the Lord for attending a retreat with CCM colleagues, encouraging one another, and for having a wonderful gathering with children. (Thailand)
Stanley Ha & Ivy Fung
The spicy restaurant operates smoothly, achieving breakeven, and becoming a base for spreading the gospel. Daniel International School starts in mid-August; we hope to organize Alpha courses for parents at school. (Thailand)
Jackson Saekow
Thankful for my recovery from cancer treatment and starting service in Rayong, Thailand in September. Our team resumed Juvenile Detention visits, supported by the director and staff. Pray for my local church preaching, outreach efforts, finding suitable lodging in Bangkok, and health for me and my co-workers. (Thailand)
Wen Yi Ho
I have been a CCM missionary for over a decade and shared on June 13 at the coworker’s morning prayer meeting for the first time, receiving encouragement and support. August 12 is Thailand’s Mother’s Day and August 11 is the church’s Gospel Sunday. Please pray for the preparations and invitations of villagers. (Thailand)
Ding Ding & Dong Dong
The first “Flying Stone 365” cross-cultural missions training begins in October. May God grant us wisdom in preparing all aspects of the course launch. (Thailand)
Annie Fong
Please pray for the ministries in Chiang Rai and the Project Hope Foundation (PHF). May God guide us in building relationships with neighbors through English classes and grant us wisdom to support the spiritual growth of PHF boarding students. As we await approval to build a Christian school, may God strengthen our faith in His timing. (Thailand)
Jonah
Pray for my mother to live alone, and ask the Lord to give her health and joy. The nationwide civil war in Myanmar has entered its third year; pray for God’s mercy to bring an end to the war and restore order and stability soon. (Myanmar)
Andrew
Three new friends at Santo Church are now attending worship regularly; may the Lord help them understand the truth. Grateful for visiting family in our home country with my wife and for the wonderful gathering with colleagues at the missionary retreat. (Vanuatu)
George & Mabel Yau
Pray for the safety of the approximately 150 small town mission team members from the three provinces on their journey; pray for the Chinese churches in Ottawa and Winnipeg who intend to join the CCM small town mission this year, and ask for God’s guidance. (Canada)
Kim
Pray for the short-term mission team in Costa Rica that the Lord will give them health and strength. May the Lord give the right words for the message to share in August. I was able to mobilize churches to respond to CCM small town missions. (Canada)
Olive
The drafts for the gospel tracts “Who is the Messiah?” and “The End of the World: Are You Ready?” are done but need revisions. Please pray for wisdom to finish them and for the design to attract people with simple text and illustrations. Afterward, they will be translated into Chinese to share Jesus salvation with more people. (USA Local Cross-Cultural)
Derek & Sindy Leung
We plan to leave the Ecuador mission field in early November. Please pray for our departure arrangements and the Lord’s guidance in our future ministry. We will continue supporting the local church through online worship and Bible study. May the Lord prepare a suitable pastor for the church. (Ecuador)
Gregory & Maggie Har
May God lead in ministry: Attending an English church now and preaching several times. May God give health: Without a car, walking in the intense heat averaging 93XF can lead to a heatstroke, so outdoor visits have been reduced. Concerning building the boys dormitory: There will be three opportunities to visit relevant farms; please pray for God’s guidance. (Belize)
Alex & Elisa Lau
Thankful for over 50 attendees at the winter camp in late July. Please pray for the vacation activities in early August: the children’s Bible class in the morning and the youth intercultural fellowship in the evening. Afterward, we will lead a mission team for music evangelism in the slums; pray for the Lord’s strength. May God keep us healthy, especially our children who get sick easily during winter, as caring for their sickness adds to our ministry burden. (Peru)
Fernando & Menye Chiu
Pray for the children’s vacation Bible school from August 15-18; may God move brothers and sisters to join in serving, as we still lack helpers, and 40-50 children will attend. Also, pray for the new Cantonese class organized by the church to continue smoothly. Please continue to pray for Menye’s and my health recovery. (Venezuela)
Ban & Ling
Pray for the international student ministry to reach new students, and for the seminary student family to intern at the M city church. Grateful for Tri, a short-term missionary colleague, completing two years of intensive cross-cultural experience; may the Lord guide her future ministry path. (France)
Samuel & Mary
Mid-July to early September is summer vacation in Germany. During this time, church members also take their children out for trips. Pray that God will keep each family safe during their travels and that they will enjoy a pleasant vacation and family fellowship time. (Germany)
Bridget
During my August-September furlough in the US, I will share and participate in evangelistic work at various supporting churches. Please pray that I can rent a place in San Francisco’s Chinatown for two months, and promote CCM’s ministries among local churches and encourage volunteers to serve.
Donkey
Pray for smooth and peaceful online teaching; hope to foster students spiritual growth. Grateful for being able to gather with missionary colleagues in a retreat and enjoy a truly wonderful holiday.
Wheat
Pray for the prompt approval of my visa for the overseas visit, for quick adjustments to life and teaching abroad, and for finding a suitable local church to attend.
Peace
May the Lord keep my overall health, especially as I feel weak and fatigued. The ministry demands are great, but we lack coworkers to assist. May the Lord guide in training and raising up workers.
As One
Pray for the husband’s wisdom in leading the group leaders Bible study and in arranging a fellowship split at the right time. May the Lord keep watch over the health and wellbeing of the wife and her parents.
Stella
After years of no communication with my aged father due to misunderstanding, I am grateful that the relationship was restored last year. May God heal my father’s body and give him the opportunity to hear the gospel and come to faith in the Lord.
Fisherman
May the Lord open more opportunities to serve. Pray for stable connections and smooth equipment operation during each online teaching session. May the Lord help students learn diligently and strengthen them.
Cedar
Pray for theological education to have enough manpower and funds so that the ministry can proceed smoothly. Pray to the Lord for protection and safe entry and exit, so that I can have a strong body and a beautiful spiritual life.