1.For Good Shepherd, (Cantonese) Richmond, BC & Good Shepherd, (Cantonese) Calgary, AB – for evangelists to serve full time in these two church plants. Pray also, and fast, for such a time as this, for the Rally on Parliament Hill today, 12 to 1:30pm, organized by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition to stand with others as witnesses to the Sanctity of Human Life. Pray for children ministry TEAM UP workshop led by Valerie Yiu today.
2.Pray for our Diocesan Bishop, the Right Rev. Charlie Mastersand Judy, Suffragan bishops, the Right Rev. Stephen Leung and Nona, the Right Rev. Trevor Walters and Dede, Episcopal Vicar & Founding Diocesan Bishop, the Right Rev. Donald Harvey, Assisting Bishops, the Right Rev. Malcolm Harding and the Right Rev. Ronald Ferris – Pray for physical and spiritual protection and renewal.
3.For AMMiC Clergy and evangelists – The Rev. Anson Ann, the Rev. Esther Ann Beaulieu, the Rev. Nelson Charles, the Rev. Timothy Fong, Bob Gal, the Rev. Robert Gomowad, the Rev. Lynnette Kent, the Rev. Paul Leung, the Rev. Chris Ley, the Rev. John McIllmurray, Carmen Mei, the Rev. Wilson Nazim, the Very Rev. Archie Pell, the Rev. Emmanuel Sadarak, the Rev. Eric Thurston, the Rev. Shihoko Warren, Steven Xu – Pray for spiritual and physical protection & provision, and much grace for our clergy, their spouses & families.
4.Pray For the Church of All Nations (Japanese), Vancouver, BC - for the people and the Rev. Shihoko Warren. Praise God for the New Eden Ministry, for opportunities to reach children and adults of different cultures for Christ at the Surrey farm Jun 4 & 18.
5.For the 2016 Joint Summer Conference – June 30 to July 3, for the planning and organization of the conference; that God will richly bless GS Vancouver, GS Richmond, GS Calgary, SMSL, and Church of All Nations, as they learn God's Word together and share fellowship life together.
6.For AMMiC Board of Directors and Council – for God’s wisdom as they serve AMMiC. May they know God`s leading, seek His will and experience His joy as they meet tonight.
7.For Christ The Redeemer, Toronto, – Father John, Diana Wan, Steven Xu, Paul and Irene and Poh Wee. Pray for effective out-reach to international students through Monday ESL classes, Wednesday ESL Bible studies, and for discipleship training for leadership team. Praise God for very good joint worship service with Christ the King on April 24/16.
8.For Bethel South Asian Church, Brampton, ON – the people and the Rev. Wilson Nazim as they gather for worship at 3pm on Sundays and Bible Study on Saturday evenings. Pray for families and friends in Pakistan and for Christian refugees from Pakistan who are seeking to come to Canada.
9.Pray For the Church of All Nations (Japanese), Vancouver, BC - for the people and the Rev. Shihoko Warren. Pray for their Nursing Home Service, Home Ministry and New Eden Ministry, praising God for opportunities to reach children and adults of different cultures for Christ and asking for open hearts to learn from Sermons on Genesis starting June 2016.
10.For Emmanuel Anglican Church, Boston, MA – pray for God’s guidance and love for kids to lead them to God. Pray also for a suitable candidate to replace Carmen Mei when she completes her term of service at the end of August.
11.For Good Shepherd (South Asian), Calgary, AB – for the people and honorary priest, the Rev. Nelson Charles in their search for a way forward in the church plant ministry.
12.For Good Shepherd, (Cantonese) Richmond, BC – give thanks to God for a new place for worship & ministry opportunities. Pray also for a full time evangelist to serve this church plant.
13.For Good Shepherd Vancouver – Mandarin Ministry outreach in developing friendship, trust
among unbelievers, and that hearts will be open and receptive to the Gospel of Christ.
14.Pray for AMMiC's finances, that people will be led to give generously throughout the year in support of its many ministries.
15.For Holy Trinity (Filipino), Edmonton, AB – for the congregation and the Rev. Robert Gomowad. Pray that they will be a source of blessing to the community in their new worship venue , the Trinity Christian Centre at 2pm on Sundays.
16.For St. John’s (Sudanese), Surrey, BC – today in thanksgiving for a new place for worship in a Service of Blessing. Pray also for The Melody of Life evangelical and spiritual revival event today at Emmanuel Church, Boston, that people will be attracted by the hope of the Gospel.
17.For St. Matthias and St. Luke Church, Vancouver, BC – for the Rev. Timothy Fong, the Rev. Chris Ley and the congregation as they look to God for guidance on outreach ministry and the provision of a new location for worship.
18.Pray for Children’s Ministry Director, Valerie Yiu, as she coaches in the mentoring ministry TEAM UP. Thank the Lord for good turn out for each workshop, the third one on June 1, and pray they will apply what they have learned in their children ministry.
19.For the 2016 Vacation Bible School, for coordinator, Isabella Shen and the 19 volunteers who have been trained to serve in the different stations during July 25 to 29.
20.For the Rev. Esther Ann Beaulieu in Dauphin, Manitoba, her ministry among Metis and First Nations peoples, for guidance, for spiritual growth in the Church family & for growth in the children ministry.
21.Pray for the preparations for the 4thTwo Generations Leadership Conference scheduled for Sep 30 & Oct 1 at GSV. Speakers are Dr. David Pao and the Rev. Pakon Chan on “Honouring Your Parents: God’s Word, Cultural Heritage and Christian Community”
22.For Vancouver area AMMiC clergy who meet this morning for Bible study and sharing.
23.For Children Vacation Bible School July 25 to 29, 2016 for children 3 to 12 years at Good Shepherd Vancouver. Pray also for the registration of children, especially unchurched children. Tomorrow is deadline for registration.
24.For AMMiC staff & volunteers – Ministry Co-ordinator, Nona Leung (part-time), Web Master, Alvin Ng (part-time), and the Children’s Ministry Director, Valerie Yiu, for strength for the tasks, faithfulness in service and joy in the Lord.
25.For the Anglican Relief & Development Fund Canada (ARDFC) – for emergency appeals for aid to Syrian refugees, gift matched by the Canadian government and Nepal earthquake relief in partnership with Anglicans in Nepal.
26.For Good Shepherd (Cantonese) Calgary – lives being touched at Saturday Cantonese outreach dinner fellowships. Continue to pray for a full time evangelist for this church plant.
27.Pray for revival in our Church and renewal in our Land. We desperately need the Lord.
28.Pray for the 2016 ANiC Diocesan Synod which will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, Vancouver on 26-28 October, for all charged with the planning and preparations of workshops, presentations, leading worship and all logistics.
29.For the Church of All Nations (Japanese), Vancouver, BC - for their Nikkei Nursing Home Service and for open hearts to learn from Sunday Sermon series on Genesis starting June 2016.
30.For the 2016 Joint Summer Conference – Day 1 – journey mercy, adaptation to new environment, smooth logistics checking in, teachable hearts to learn for all attending the conference.