Prayer

Pray Without Ceasing

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint.”

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Please note that prayer items will be posted on a three-week cycle. To regulate a flow for other and new prayer requests, repeated prayer items and updates will be featured on alternate cycles after the first. Please send your prayer request to Audree Tan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

UPDATES

1. EW has left breast cancer. To continue to embrace God’s peace and place her health at the feet of Jesus.

2. A was diagnosed with another cancer growth, in an inoperable position. Pray for:

   • Comfort and protection as her family surrounds her with love and presence.

   • Thanksgiving for good response to radiotherapy i.e. 5 times a week till end December.

   • To have a positive mind and minimum side effect.

3. RY, in his early 20’s was diagnosed with lymphoma after a lymph node biopsy. Growth also found in his lung. Had 2 doses of chemotherapy and having nausea and drowsiness. Pray for:

   • Side effects to be minimal and tolerable.

   • God’s mercy and a miracle as he receives treatment.

4. L is a breast cancer survivor for 20 years. She was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Liver has presence of a large cyst. Pray for courage to hang on to God and to seek His face in hope.

5. D’s mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has started chemotherapy. Side effects to be minimal. Her father has kidney issues and is awaiting connection to a care centre. Pray for:

   • God’s mercy to be with the family and for His loving hands to pour comfort and peace upon them.

   • Strength for D to cope with caregiving for her parents.

   • Parents to open their hearts to Jesus and to receive salvation in the Lord.

6. S to experience God’s peace in her heart as she lays her burdens at Jesus feet. Give her courage to face what lies ahead for her divorce proceedings.

7. C’s mother has Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Tumour has not decreased in size despite 5 cycles of chemotherapy. Pray for:

   • Oral medicine to be effective and side effects to decrease.

   • God’s grace and mercy to be with her.

   • Healing of the body soul and spirit as the entire family and her sisters meet Jesus.

8. G started her first job three weeks ago, following one year of treatment and recovery from brain cancer. Thanksgiving for:

   • A boss who is willing to help her with adjustment.

   • God's grace and strength sustaining her with memory and effectiveness at work.

   • Protection for her health, and to find joy despite the challenges of work.

9. G to find a good lawyer to handle her marital concerns. Pray for:

   • Courage to walk into a future of hope in Christ Jesus and to receive her deserved alimony.
     

   • Restored relationship with God and R.
     

   • R her daughter to do well in her studies.

10. Z had a brain bleed. Surgery done and awake. Thanksgiving for subtle improvements noted. Pray for:

    • A miraculous to take place.

    • God to be her healer 

11. E was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in April with spread to her lymph node and her bones. Begun bone treatment with targeted therapy. Praising God for the courage that has surfaced as she embraces her destiny in Christ. Pray for:

    • Rested dependence on the Lord for peace, mercy and a miraculous healing.

    • Bones to be strengthened with treatment.

12. CG’s (mother with two young children) has peritoneal cancer and continues with treatments. Experienced intestinal blockage On low fibre diet and frequent small meals. Pray for strength to care for herself and her family as she claims victory over cancer.

13. The Lord’s mercy to restore FY as she walks in faith and receives chemo. Pray for:

    • New chemo drug to be effective with minimal side effects.

    • Immunity to increase as God gives her strength to live each day well.

    • Lump on shoulder to shrink in size.

MINISTRIES

14. Preachers & Pastors

    Pray for:

    Worship Services	21 & 22 Dec	23 Dec	25 Dec
    Traditional	Rev Benjamin Lau	Carols by Candlelight	Christmas Day Combined Worship Services
    TSS	Rev Clement Ong
    Prayer & Praise
    Mandarin Ministry	Rev Lilian Ang
    Wesley Filipino Fellowship	Mr Louis Lim
    Youth Ministry	No Service

     

15. Weekend Worship Services
    
    Pray for:

    • Our love for God to grow with a greater passion for worship, prayer and the Word, knowing that all things come from Him. 

    • Holiness: Pray for the convicting work of the Holy Spirit that we may seek to be holy as God is holy. 

    • Love: Pray that love and concern for one another will grow and for an atmosphere of love that all will know we are His disciples (John 13:35).

    • Preaching of the Word next weekend will be uplifting, inspiring and challenging. 

    • Thanksgiving for the smooth resumption of all on-site services as well as live-streamed online services (9.30am: Traditional and P&P). Also for the Prayer & Praise services at 9.30 and 11.30am in Wesley Hall. 

    • Blessings on YM, BeTween, CM and PSCom as leaders, teachers and students grow in the Lord studying the Word together.

    • Mandarin Ministry and Wesley Filipino Fellowship on site to have attendees blessed and encouraged in their walk with Christ.

    • Thanksgiving many have returned for community worship services. Worshippers to contribute towards a protected environment for all.  

    • Reconnection, unity and a prayerful heart to envelope the congregation as they worship on site or from home. 

16. Staff

    Thanksgiving for:

    • His protection and grace over the staff team.

    Pray for all staff:

    • To seek growth and excellence in all they do, embrace change, have an open mind, and to faithfully fulfil what they are assigned to do.

    • To have love, unity and submission to God and to one another out of reverence for Christ.

    • To embrace Intentional Discipleship and incorporate this theme in their ministry programmes.

    • Good health and well-being as they seek to balance work, family and personal time.

    • Thank God for their families’ understanding and support, especially those with children who need their time and attention. God’s protection and providence on each family member; that even as they have sown to the Lord, they will reap abundantly.

    • Staff to depend on God for strength in times of difficulties, for peace in times of stress, and patience in times of pressure.

    • Continued protection over staff and volunteers who are keeping the church safe.

    • Understanding and patience from worshippers as duties are being carried out.