1.Ash Wednesday – Pray that the Lent season will be a spiritual blessing to all Christians. Pray for relative of our South Sudanese members who are in great danger in their home country. Combined Eucharist commences the Lenten Season from Mar 1 to Apr 16, GSV & SMSL 8 pm.

2.Pray for the GAFCon meetings in North America, especially in Burlington, Ontario, today.

3.Give thanks 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 in this season of Advent. Diocesan Council meeting in Toronto.

4.For AMMiC Clergy and evangelists – the Rev. Anson Ann, the Rev. Esther Ann Beaulieu, the Rev. Timothy Fong, Bob Gal, the Rev. Robert Gomowad, the Rev. Lynnette Kent, Astor Lam, the Rev. Iris Lau, Tony Lau, the Rev. Chris Ley, the Rev. Wilson Nazim, the Rev. Archie Pell, the Rev. Emmanuel Sadarak, Isabella Shen, the Rev. Allan Tan, the Rev. Eric Thurston, the Rev. Shihoko Warren. – Pray for spiritual and physical protection and renewal as well as for God’s blessings on them, their spouses & families.

5.For AMMiC Board of Directors and Council, for God’s wisdom and discernment as they seek God’s will for AMMiC

6.AMMiC staff & volunteers – Children’s Ministry Director, Valerie Yiu, Ministry Co-ordinator and WebMaster, Alvin Ng (part-time), Bishop’s Assistant, Nona Tong (part-time), pray for creativity and wisdom, strength for the tasks, faithfulness in service and joy in the Lord.

7.Pray for the GAFCon meetings in North America, in Vancouver, BC, today 7pm St John’s Van.

8.Pray for the youth in our congregations and church plants, that they may be discipled in the Faith and may be evangelists to their friends.

9.For Bethel South Asian Church, Brampton, ON –the Rev. Wilson Nazim, warden Erick Irshad and the congregation. Pray that all will grow in the knowledge of God through Saturday evening Bible studies.

10.For Good Shepherd, (Cantonese) Richmond, BC – evangelist Tony Lau, church plant committee and congregation. Pray that GSR will grow through evangelism and that there be unity in the congregation as they meet for worship at 1:30pm every Sunday.

11.For the Church of All Nations (Japanese), Vancouver, BC - for the Rev. Shihoko Warren, warden Ka Man Ng and the congregation. Remember the team on the pilgrimage to Fukushima, Japan from March 11 to 20, visiting the Christians in Fukushima since the triple disaster March 11, 2011.

12.For Emmanuel Anglican Church, Boston, MA – for lay leaders Dennis and Jacquelin Pang and core team. Pray for a suitable evangelist to serve this church plant.

13.For Good Shepherd (Cantonese) Calgary –for the Rev. Iris Lau, church plant committee and the congregation. Pray for maturity in faith and close relationship with the Lord and their outreach ministry.

14.For Holy Trinity (Filipino), Edmonton, AB – for the Rev. Robert Gomowad, the Rev. Lynette Kent, evangelist Bob Gal, wardens William Baucan and Jonathan Kidmesen and the congregation as they gather for Bible study and prayers alternating every Friday, that they be drawn very close to God.

15.For the 2017 Provincial Assembly (June 28-30) "Mission on our Doorstep", that people of all nations be reached with the good news of Christ's salvation. AMMiC is invited to host a sub-conference on Asian ministries in the Assembly. Please pray for our task group in our planning.

16.For the Rev. Esther Ann Beaulieu in Dauphin, Manitoba, for wisdom from God in her ministry among Metis and First Nations peoples, sharing the Gospel with them.

17.For Good Shepherd Vancouver – Bishop Stephen Leung, the Rev. Anson Ann, the Rev. Eric Thurston, the Rev. Allan Tan, the Rev. Archie Pell, evangelists Isabella Shen, Astor Lam, wardens Eric Law, William Au and Vivien Tang and the congregation. Pray also that other outreach ministries to children and Cantonese speakers will be effective and fruitful.

18.For Carmen Mei, who after serving at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Boston for 2 years, will serve as a long term missionary in East Asia. Please pray for strong faith, good health, and enough financial funding.

19.Give thanks for travel mercies as Bp Stephen & Nona travels from and to Vancouver to visit church plants and to attend meetings.

20.Give thanks for the Taste Of Life ministry, for evangelist Astor Lam and the cooking class ministry.

21.Pray for Children’s Ministry Director, Valerie Yiu, for Children Sunday School teachers training that will be underway in various churches. Pray that this will become an encouragement and enrichment for teachers who have been serving faithfully in His church.

22.For St. John’s Anglican Church (Sudanese), Surrey, BC – the Rev. Archie Pell, warden Joseph Taban and the congregation. Pray for growth in Sunday worship services at 5pm.

23.For St. Matthias and St. Luke Church, Vancouver, BC – for the Rev. Timothy Fong, the Rev. Chris Ley,and the Parish Council and congregation. Pray for perseverance in continuing outreach initiatives to moms with tods and to young people.

24.Praise God for the many wonderful promises given to us in Scripture that shape our inheritance as God's adopted sons and daughters.

25.Pray for watchfulness for open doors for the Gospel wherever we are.

26.Pray for Children’s Ministry – Valerie to be holding the planning meeting with GSV's 2017VBS director, Charis Ann, as she plans and recruits volunteers for this outreach ministry.

27.5 Priorities – Pray that ANiC’s 5 ministry priorities will transform our congregations: Bold witnesses; Biblically grounded; Loving children; On mission; and Planting churches

28.For Good Shepherd Vancouver –TGIF tonight. Pray that testimonies will glorify our Lord! May the Holy Spirit soften the hearts of seekers and unbelievers.

29.Pray for AMMiC's finances, that people will be led to give generously throughout the year in support of its many ministries.

30.Pray for the refugees who have come to Canada in the past year, that they may have adequate housing, good ESL training and find worthwhile jobs.

31.Pray for Canada, that it will continue to grow as a place where all are welcome.