Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:4-5

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Oh Lord, how overwhelming it is to be able to call on your Name and know that you hear me. You have called me unto yourself and have not stopped dealing with me since. Help me increase my devotion to you. Renew my desire to walk in a way that is pleasing to you and help me have the will to flee from temptation, complacency, and worldliness. Show me the idols of my heart and increase in me the desire to see your kingdom come, your will be done in all things. I want to seek you first and love you more and honor your name in my life. May this period of prayer and fasting help me in this desire to treasure this relationship I have with you.

Marian Tabjan, HIF Administrator

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:11-12

Loving God, thank you for your perfect love to us and this invitation to experience deep joy by loving others made in your image. What might you be saying to me about my relationship with others? (Pause to listen)
Your perfect love casts out fear. As I step into today, please, give me faith to be an encouraging peacemaker who trusts you will complete the good work you began in us. What might I fast from to align my heart more closely with yours in my various relationships? (Pause to listen)
Open my eyes to see others as you do-your beloved. How do you want me to love people today? (Pause to listen)
Enjoy prayerfully meditating on Matthew: (Romans 12:18, Philippians 1:3-6, 1 Peter 2:4-6, and 1 John 4:7-21 throughout the day.)

Beka Riese, EV Trainer

For He himself is our peace, Who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility.
Ephesians 2:14

Dear Lord, You made the heavens and the earth by your great power and your outstretched arm. I am overwhelmed by sadness when I think about the present wars and troubles in our world. Sometimes I don't even know how to pray. But then I remember the question you asked Abraham, Jeremiah, and the disciples "Is anything too hard for the LORD?" Ah, LORD God, nothing is too hard for you. Dear Lord, have mercy on us and give us peace. Open our eyes and let us see that Jesus has made us one and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility among us through his sacrifice on the cross. Forgive us for being selfish and harboring hatred in our hearts. Help us also to forgive those who have wronged us. Help us to always aim for restoration, to comfort one another, agree with one another and to live in peace with one another. May your Grace, Mercy and Peace be with us in truth and love. Amen

Vivian Kitum, Congregational Prayer Leader

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
Psalm 33:12

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Proverbs 14:34

Our dear heavenly father, thank you for loving me. Thank you because even before I was conceived in my mother's womb you knew me. You knew I'll be from (country's name?). I want to pray for my country and all the other countries in the world. I pray that the countries will acknowledge that you are God, I pray that the countries will exalt righteousness and condemn every form of sin, Lord I am on my knees crying out to you that you will forgive and deliver the Nations.

"Lord, I have seen so many things in my nation that are not pleasing to you, injustices, immorality, idolatry and many other forms of sins. Have mercy on us Lord and deliver us from the snares of the enemy. Thank you for you have promised us that if we humble ourselves and pray and seek your face and turn from our wicked ways, you will hear from heaven and will forgive our sins and restore our land."

On behalf of my country, I humble myself and repent. Please Lord, restore our countries. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!

Rose Koini, Congregational Prayer Leader

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you ; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Acts 1:8

So he answered and said, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all you soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself.'"
Luke 10:27

Heavenly Father, we praise you for goodness and mercy. We praise you for goodness and mercy. We thank you that HIF exists as a church here in Hanoi by your grace and loving kindness. We also thank you for calling us here at this time with the mission of making the name of Jesus known among the nations. Please help us, as the body of the Lord Jesus Christ, to point the many inhabitants of this city to the Savior. We know that it is for the glory of your name and your love for the nations that you have brought us to Hanoi. Strengthen us to live out the vision of everyone helping someone love God and others. Please empower and sanctify your people and turn the hearts of the lost back to you by the power of your Holy Spirit. May this period of prayer and fasting help me grow in love for you and others.

Kester Scandrett, HIF Elder - Chair

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land'.
2 Chronicles 7:14

'All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name.'
Psalm 86:9

Dear Lord Jesus, we come before you with deep gratitude, and we marvel at your continuous love and patience towards us despite our lack of faith and wicked ways. We ask you Lord, to please forgive us and be gracious to us as we seek your guidance for our nations. The perfect world you created is plagued with wars, civil unrest, poverty, natural disasters, diseases, and idol worshipping. There is a very high uncertainty in every front. We need you, sovereign Lord, to bring us back into your fold and guide us to your light. Grant us leaders whose hearts are governed by you. We pray that our leaders will seek your guidance and stand strong on your word, every day.

We pray dear Lord for our country, Israel, that you will have mercy on us and grant us peace. We praise you Lord that you, will have mercy on us and grant us peace. We praise you Lord that you, the God of Israel, never sleeps nor slumber, that you are watching over us during these very challenging times. Help us to rise up to the purposes you gave us and the covenants you made with our forefathers - to be a blessing in the midst of the earth, the light and salt of the world. Please forgive us and heal us. And please continue to protect us from those who want to harm us. May we turn our hearts back to you and may you redemption come to the house of Jacob today!

Thank you, Lord God, for hearing our prayer. May your name be forever glorified in us and through us. Amen

Mayer Family, Israel

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, ¹⁰ so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, ¹¹ being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.
Colossians 1:9-11

Lord, we lift up the Leaders, Pastors, Elders and Ministry Leaders of HIF to you. We thank you that our leaders genuinely strive to help each of our members to love God and others. As HIF continues to strive to make Jesus known among the nations, we ask you for wisdom, guidance, and discernment for them. We ask that you give them strength and encouragement during their times of need.

We also pray specifically that you would protect them and guard their hearts, as we know the enemy is against those who strive for your kingdom. We ask that the Holy Spirit bring a hedge of protection over them. We thank you for them and ask for all of these things in Jesus' mighty Name, Amen.

Jimmy Lee, HIF Elder-Secretary

Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky,, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
Genesis 1:26

Lord of all creation, You have made us in Your image and likeness, and have given us the mandate to govern over Your creation together with You.

We thank You that we have the privilege of living and working in a secure environment. We are grateful that we as foreigners experience the freedom to worship, to grow, and to share the Good News of Jesus with those around us.

Thank you for the government of Vietnam, Hanoi, the districts, and the local neighborhoods. We pray that You will bless each one who governs with wisdom and guidance so that the people may be blessed and flourish. May You blessings be on their household as they seek what is good for the people and the nation.

We are grateful fro the positive relationship between HIF and the government. May we as ambassadors of Christ live exemplary lives as we reflect Your image and Your love to those we interact with. May we join hands for the peace and prosperity of Hanoi.

Pastor Jacob - HIF Lead Pastor

"I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
John 17:20-21

We praise You, o Lord, for the unity among the church leaders and Christians that we experience here in Hanoi. This is a testimony to the world that You have sent Jesus. May this unity continue to foster goodwill among all denominations and between Church and State. May the love among brothers and sisters be a mark of our belonging to You.

We pray that we, as an international congregation from so many nationalities and denominations, may continue to experience unity in diversity. May HIF be a testimony in our city that despite the difference we love and serve one another as Jesus loves and serves us. May we by our example foster humility within the body of Christ.

Pastor Jacob - HIF Lead Pastor

Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.
Acts 13:1

Thank you Lord for the biblical example of the church at Antioch, which had such a diverse leadership and established international congregations throughout the known world during the first century. As you ministered to, with, and through the global diaspora then, so You are also at work today. May HIF become more and more like the Antioch church, launching people out to new destinations around the world, and to establish new congregations in our own region.

We pray for the Missional International Church Network, of which we are a founding member, that we encourage one another across the continents. Bless the leadership of this network as they seek to start and strengthen international churches. Encourage the pastors of the churches around the globe who like HIF seek to make Jesus known among the nations. We pray for former HIF members who have spread out from Hanoi that they may be a living testimony wherever they are.

Pastor Jacob - HIF Lead Pastor

"Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms."
1 Peter 4:8-10

Lord, thank you for all our volunteers who selflessly give their efforts to serve our community in HIF. They have showed their love to you and to our brothers and sisters as they serve with all their mind, will, and strength, and intentionally have dedicated their time and efforts because they want to reflect your love to others, especially to those who visits HIF for the first time.

Lord, bless all our volunteer teams: our Elders, Ministry Leaders team, Ethnic Fellowship Leaders team, Worship & Media team, Welcome team, Kidzquest Team, Connect Group Leaders & Hosts, Preaching team, Spotlight team, Youth Adult leaders, Alpha team, City Partners and all other teams who serve behind the scenes. Thank you that they are one in purpose - that is to serve the Lord in the ares you have gifted them with. We pray for your blessing as our volunteer teams work together to bring glory to your Name in HIF and the community, and may you bless them with the joy of serving you.

Marian Tabjan, HIF Administrator

Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9
The secret things that belong to the Lord, our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
Deuteronomy 29:29

Gracious father, thank you for ordaining families and welcoming us into a covenantal relationship with you. You care not only for us as individuals, but also for our parents, siblings, and children. Help me to be salt and light to my family members who may not yet know you. Help us and the families at HIF to raise our children in love and reverence for you. Please help HIF to equip our families to raise up the next generation, and may you open the hearts of our children and teens to have the true wisdom and security that comes from knowing Christ. Father, forgive us for falling short and for mistakes that we have made, and restore relationships that have been hurt or broken.
Help us to be families that grow in grace and give grace to each other just as you have given your grace to us.

Art Carter, HIF Elder

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16

Dear Loving Heavenly Father, As we gather in prayer on this 13th day, we lift up the men of HIF Church before you. We are reminded of the words in Proverbs 3:5-6, and we pray, Lord, grant our men the strength to hold firm in the faith, trusting in your divine plan even when faced with uncertainties. Lord, inspire them to walk uprightly in their daily lives, following the example set by Your Son, Jesus Christ. May their actions be a testament to Your truth, and may they be known for their integrity and righteousness.

In the workplace, where the challenges of the world often manifest, we seek inspiration from Matthew 5:16. may the men of our congregation be a shining example of your love and righteousness at their workplaces, demonstrating integrity, kindness, and humility.

In Ephesians 5:25, we are reminded of the call for husbands to love their wives just as Christ loved the church. Grant the men of the church the grace to lead their families with Christian values, showing sacrificial love, and being examples of strength and encouragement within their homes.

Lord, may their lives be a living testimony to your transformative power, and may they honor your name in all aspects of their lives. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen

Stanley Jones, Congregational Prayer Leader

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."
Proverbs 31:25-26
"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:27
"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Psalm 19:14

Loving Heavenly Father, as we gather on this 14_th day of prayer and fasting, we bring before you the women of HIF Church. Lord, we lift up the women of our Church, seeking your divine guidance, strength, and grace. We stand together with our sisters in faith, united in our journey towards a deeper relationship with you.

Lord, today we draw our inspiration from Proverbs 31:25-26. May the women of our congregation gain strength, dignity, and wisdom as they navigate their professional paths. In their roles within their families, let them seek strength from Proverbs 31:27. May they be granted the diligence to care for their families spiritually and physically, creating homes where the love and presence of the Lord abound.

In our pursuit of a personal relationship with you, we draw inspiration from you. Lord, help us to be mindful of the power our words hold, using them to uplift and glorify the name of Jesus.

In this period of prayer and fasting, we humbly ask for an increase in our prayer lives. May this time of consecration deepen our relationship with You. Renew our spirits and empower us to be shining lights in our communities. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Shilpa Naidu, HIF Member

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. he restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 23:1-3 (NLT)
I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. be cause he turned his ear for me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT)

Gracious and loving God, we praise you for your wisdom and unwavering love that guides our journey. With reverence, we humbly come in prayer for HIF Young Adults.

Thank you that in your light they discover their true identity. Guide them Heavenly Father, as they navigate the complexities of life. That in seeking you, may they find strength, courage, and a profound sense of belonging. Lord, instill in them a deep sense of community and fellowship, recognizing that they are not alone on this journey. May this ministry be a sanctuary where young adults discover their purpose and grow in the understanding of their identity rooted in your love. May their hearts be open to the transformative power of your Spirit, shaping them into vessels of your purpose.

In the challenges they face, let them draw inspiration from Jeremiah 29:11, trusting in the plans you have for us - plans for a future filled with hope. In their need for guidance and direction, as they seek a leader to inspire and guide them, we pray that young adults will seek ways to use their gifts in a way that can point others to Jesus. God stir within them a purpose that they can be passionate about and a desire to reflect the goodness of Christ through that purpose.

We offer this prayer in gratitude, knowing that our identity is secure in you. Amen

Anne Japon, Young Adult Leader

"I want to know Christ - yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death."
Philippians 3:10 NIV
"I have given them your word. And the world hates because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I'm not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do."
John 17:14-16 NLT

Lord, I pray that You will reveal Yourself to the youths in Aftershock and HIF as a whole. I pray that those who do not yet have a relationship with you will come to know You and those who do, will be established in You.

Father, i pray that the youth would be preserved from the corruption of the world, that they won't be swallowed by the evil influences around them. I pray that the seeds of Your Word that have been planted in their hearts will bring forth fruits that abide. They take root downwards in You and bear fruits upward in Jesus Name.

Bukolah Oke, Aftershock Youth Leader

"This God - his way is perfect, the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God, the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless."
Psalm 18:30-32

O Lord, You are our God! Your way is perfect and your words are true! We lift up to you the children of HIF, especially those school-age children in Kidzquest. Show them who you are. Teach them your character and your ways. Open their young minds and hearts to receive the truth of your word - that You are the LORD - steady and reliable, trustworthy, and loving. Help them to learn your ways, O God. Equip each of them with your strength to share your words with their family and friends who do not know you. Make their way blameless by forgiving their sins through your Son's blood and transforming their thoughts, words, and actions. Tenderly care for them and protect them, Lord. Help us as a church to work together to disciple these children in our care.

In Your name we pray, Amen.

Andrea Carter, KidzQuest Volunteer

"...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
John 10:10
"God sets the lonely in families..."
Psalm 68:6

Father, thank you fro your son Jesus, our Savior and Lord, fro in Him we have the truth that frees, redeems, transforms, and produces abundance in our lives as single individuals. Though there are challenges to being single, we can trust in you by remembering our calling and surrendering control to you. We pray that you will direct us in our areas of friendship, companionship, ministry, employment, career, and finances. Bless us with people who are kind, wise, patient, and trustworthy. Surround us with friends and associates who will love and appreciate us. Thank you that we can live meaningful and fulfilled lives as singles. Thank you that we are complete in you and that each day we have countless new things to thank you for. This is our prayer, in Jesus Name.

Rose Santos, Congregational Prayer Leader

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses it's saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on it's stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:13-16

Oh Lord, we are grateful that you have given us an opportunity to serve our community and have opened doors of relationship with the locals in Hanoi. We desire to be your hands and feet in Hanoi, and we pray that transformation will result in our mission and outreach efforts in the city and beyond. We thank you that we can partner with local organizations and local churches in Hanoi. We thank you that we can partner with individuals even outside of Hanoi because we the same vision for outreach. It is your Spirit that is at work in our hearts, and we pray that as we serve in the different platforms that you have opened for us in the city, that it will also open up hearts that are ready to receive the gospel because we were able to shine your light through the good works they have received from your people.

May this time of prayer and fasting, open up our eyes to fresh and creative ways of doing outreach, we pray in Jesus Name. Amen.

Staff - Outreach Volunteer

"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all it's many parts form one body, so it is with Christ."
1 Corinthians 12:12
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13

Heavenly Father, as I meditate on 1 Corinthians 12:12, I am reminded of the unity and solidarity among us. In this spirit, I would like to pray for CityPartners, an essential ministry of HIF. O God! Please inspire me to love the least, the lost, and the last. I desire to be able to to join hands with others in serving the community and participate in what you are doing in your kingdom building in the city of Hanoi. Please God, help me to be a vessel of kindness, spreading kindness on the streets of Hanoi.

Strengthen our local and international City Partnership networks (Proverbs 27:17), fostering a collaboration rooted in shared values to create impactful change. May it be that through CityPartners, people and resources can be connected to opportunities of service that will result in transformed lives. We ask for your blessing over HIF's City Partners ministry and ask that it will become a vehicle in bringing transformational and sustainable change in Hanoi and Vietnam.

Emily Ngoan Tran, Staff-City Partners

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:16-17 (NIV)
Since you have been chosen by God who has given you this new kind of life, and because of his deep love and concern for you, you should practice tenderhearted mercy and kindness to others.
Colossians 3:12,17 (TLB)

Oh Lord, thank you so much for being my Father, my friend, and my God. You give my life color, meaning and adventure. I am aware, to some degree, of the hardships and stresses our Vietnamese friends and neighbors face. Father, please use our ongoing Spotlight English clubs to reach out to people in order to befriend, love and walk with them through the ups and downs of life. May our Spotlight friends see Jesus in us and be drawn to that light. May we share You to them out of joy, sincerity and the leading and nudging by You, Holy Spirit.

David France, Spotlight Westlake Lead

"Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
1 Chronicles 16:23-24
"We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds."
Psalm 75:1

Father God, thank you for the opportunity to glorify your mighty name through song and worship. I come before you with joy and thanksgiving, because I know what a blessing and honor it is to be able to freely express my adoration of you through song. As I worship you this weekend, I pray that my eyes will be fixed on you, and that you will receive all honor and glory.

Thank you for the gifts of our worship leaders and musicians. I lift them up to you, Father, because I know that without the outpouring of your Spirit, our songs are only songs. May it be evident through their service that you are with the team, and that our worship is not mere entertainment, but a true and sincere expression of our joy in you, and our thirst for more of you.

May this period of prayer and fasting remind me to uplift my brothers and sisters who are serving in the worship team, and to remember the greatness of the God that I worship.
May all the glory go to You, Lord. In Jesus's mighty name I pray, Amen.

Grace Nguyen, Volunteer - WAM

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15
For l am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Psalm 23:4-5

Heavenly and gracious Father, I approach your throne with a heart of humility, as a devoted servant of Christ. Bestow upon me an abundance of strength, unwavering faith, and fervent zeal, that I may fearlessly proclaim the sacred name of Jesus to those yet unacquainted with Your love. Grant me the fortitude to surmount any obstacle and dispel any fear that impedes my mission to make Jesus known. In Your divine presence, I find courage, for I am acutely aware of Your ever-near companionship. I am dedicated to following Your guidance, serving those You place in my path, and ministering as You instruct.

Holy Spirit, I seek Your guidance and wisdom, that my journey may be aligned with Your divine will. Illuminate my path and lead me in the way of righteousness. Endow me, 0 Lord, with the power to be a fruitful servant in Your vineyard, perpetually prepared to engage with others. Imbue me with the capacity to offer solace to the weary, to be attentive to the hardships and struggles of those around me. Instill in me a spirit of empathy, overflowing with love and compassion. In this sacred endeavor, may my actions and words reflect Your boundless grace and infinite mercy. Amen

Peter de Fretes, HIF Elder at Ecopark; Alpha Director for HIF

The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
Genesis 2:15
May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us, establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalms 90:17

Father God, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude, recognizing and acknowledging your great calling in my life. I am grateful for the divine purpose you have given me and the opportunity to be a part of this organization, which you have allowed at this appointed time.

Lord, I seek your guidance, knowing that I am here only through your grace and divine will. I ask for your direction as I embark on this journey so that my heart may be aligned with your desires for me. Help me fully embrace and fulfill the tasks you have entrusted to me. Grant me the courage to shine your light in my workplace to be a source of inspiration and love to those around me. May my dedication be unwavering and my commitment to excellence be evident in all I do. Lord, I pray that everything l undertake becomes an act of worship to you, a testament to your goodness and grace. In Jesus' precious name, l pray, Amen.

Jeaneth Caballero, ESL Teacher-CISH

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on it's stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:14-16

Dear Lord, we pray for the youths at HIF. Please be with them day and night as they grow in knowledge and discernment. Guide their hearts and souls so they seek you above everything else. Let them be a force of love and truth, transforming the lives of those whom they get in touch with. We pray for their spiritual growth - help them to build a genuine relationship with you and seek Your will. Open their hearts to receive the good gifts you have in store for them. Amen

Heedong Cho, Aftershock Youth Leader

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit^[a] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe."
Ephesians 1:17-19

Our Heavenly Father, we thank you for the privilege that we can meet freely in small groups and grow in our faith walk while we are in Hanoi. We thank you that HIF provides a platform for connections and encourages us to care for one another. We submit to you all connect group meetings happening every week. We ask that you will guide every connect group leader in planning and providing the nurture that is needed by each connect group member. We thank you for the continuing interest of our connect group leaders in hosting and lead. Bless them in their preparation week after week. We pray that they will remain to be inspired as your Holy Spirit move in our midst and they witness answers to prayers, decisions made by members to obey as a result of hearing your word during times of sharing and studying of the word, and hearing testimonies of blessings being shared by every member. All these we see as evidence of your active involvement in our lives and that truly you are God with us.

As we continue to fast and pray, with this focus in mind today, may we be reminded that we belong to you and that you want us to know you more. Thank you for receiving your truths through our Connect Groups.

Connect Group Leaders

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!
Psalm 90:17
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.
John 4:23-24

We praise You for the gifts and talents You have bestowed upon our Media Team. We pray that You will continue to use us mightily and effectively for Your glory. We ask that You fill the hearts of each member with joy and gratitude as we serve You. May we lead the congregation into Your presence with joyful worship and uplifting media presentations.

Lord, we recognize the importance of nurturing a special relationship with You, and we pray that this time of prayer and fasting would deepen our intimacy with You. Renew our passion for the media ministry and empower us to use our gifts to lead others into Your holy presence.

May this period of prayer and fasting be a time of spiritual renewal and transformation for the Media team. May we emerge from this season with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper commitment to serving You through this ministry wholeheartedly. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Jam & Gina, Volunteers - WAM

And you are to love those who are foreigners (or strangers), for you yourselves were foreigners (or strangers) in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:19
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
John 13:35
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed, for the glory of God.
Romans 15:7

Oh God, what a gift of grace it is to be your children, welcomed into your family through Jesus! You've rescued us from the slavery of sin and blindness. You are our loving refuge in every storm and desert.

As we gather at HIF, may we extend your kindness to each other and to newcomers just as you have lavished your kindness on us! May HIF be a shelter and comfort to all who enter. Please grant the Welcome team enough volunteers, sufficient energy, and wisdom to serve diligently. Thank you for the ways we've been blessed by our humble and steadfast brothers and sisters in the Welcome Team. Please bless them today.

God, what could loving and welcoming others look like for us this week?
(For further prayerful meditation, explore 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Galatians 6:2-10)

Beka Reise, HIF Welcome Team Leader

Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him who seek your face, God of Jacob. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty - he is the King of glory.
Psalm 24:3-10

Lord, you are the King of glory, and everything ultimately belongs to you. Give me clean hands and a pure heart, as I seek to be part of this generation that seeks your face, let me ascend the mountain of the Lord. "Go to Seven Mountains" of Influence are the primary spheres of culture that make up your kingdom. They are business, arts/entertainment, media, government, family, education, and church. By actively participating in culture and climbing the "mountain(s)" that correspond with the individual gifts God has given Chinese Fellowship.

Lord, let us see your glory, the kingdom of God come to earth as it is in heaven, to see the gate open, that the king of glory may come in.

Julia Su, Chinese Fellowship Lead

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.
Luke 4:18-19
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33

O Lord, we thank you that we can take part in your kingdom agenda by calling us to serve in this country. Thank you also that we can gather as Korean fellowship and be able to connect with many people from different nations in HIF. We lift up our members and their families. We lift up our leaders too

As a Korean Fellowship, we asked that we be used for your glory in every area where you have called us to serve the city. We are praying as a fellowship that your salvation will reach the lost, the widows, the fatherless, the sick, the poor, and the needy. We pray for them humbly and with contrite hearts.

May this time of prayer and fasting help us in this desire to treasure the calling you gave us as Korean Fellowship in HIF. We praise you for you are worthy of all praise in Jesus Name. Amen

Chris Moon, Korean Fellowship Lead

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless."
Psalm 84:11-12 NIV
"Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever."
Psalm 86:11-12 NIV

Lord, please continue to teach our group. Please continue to raise your servants and fill them with zeal and enthusiasm. Thank you that we can learn through the COMA and Christianity Explored method. We desire that as we grow in the faith we will be used by you to share with other Vietnamese.

Lord, give us wisdom and revelation. lead us so we would know how to reach out to our fellow Vietnamese. Should we do and English class through Bible stories; start a pickleball sports team? Would you open doors for us so that we can share the good news to others.

Lord, continue to teach us to love you and others more. Teach us how we can encourage our brothers and sisters and help us to mature in faith together. May you be glorified in the Vietnamese Fellowship as you continue to give us victory in everything that we do.

Edison Pham, Vietnamese Fellowship Lead

For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

Oh Lord, we thank you for the freedom to gather as a Filipino Community in HIF. We are blessed to know you more and be bale to serve our brothers and sisters in HIF and the community. We thank you for the gifts and the talents that we have discovered as we interact with different nations and the teachings that we are receiving from our pastors, and leaders, and our brothers and sisters from many nations. Indeed, you have prepared a work in advance for each one of us to fulfill and we are grateful that we are able to use what you have gifted us with in HIF.

May you continue to fill our hearts with joy in serving our brothers and sisters in HIF.

May you be glorified as we grow in our faith and as we respond in worship unto You with the work of our hands.

Pinoy Fellowship

"And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."
Hebrews 10:25

Lord, we pray that every member of our African Fellowship will continue to have an encounter with You through Praise, Worship & Prayer whenever we gather together. We thank you for the opportunity that this year our leaders have deeply connected with our members on a more personal level. This enabled us to understand their pressing needs and so we know how we can support them through prayer and finance. Our members have been in difficult circumstances, and it is an ongoing challenge until this time.

As we go through this prayer and fasting season, we ask that You open doors of connections and that our brothers and sisters in need will receive favor whether be it job opportunities, support for work permit, visa or TRC. Help all of us to persevere and remind us to always encourage one another even during these times of trial, in Jesus Name.

Tomi Ogunbawo, African & International Fellowship Lead

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near."
Hebrews 10:24-25

Our Lord, Thank You so much for Your hands upon Japanese brothers and sisters. Thank You for remembering us and for letting us fellowship in HIF. As we gather together in Your name, let us grow in You Lord. Let our faith stand strong to serve You with the talents You granted us. As Pastor Shindo will be visiting on March 7^th through 11^th, let the Gospel be spread through the fellowship amongst the non-believers. God, please bless each fellowship so that all members can encourage one another and build each other up spiritually. Lord, prepare the leader You selected to guide our fellowship to grow in You and serve You, so that we can be a blessing in the community of HIF. Lord, grant us mercy and grace in response to the recent natural disaster in Japan. Through this tragedy, I pray Your everlasting love and care be shown to those who suffered. May Your mighty power be evident, and Your name be lifted high in order to make Your Name known among the nations. God, please lift up the brothers and sisters to be Your witness and reflect Jesus through acts of love and good works. Amen

Tayuka Ngo, Japanese Fellowship Member

He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 40:11
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3

Thank you, Jesus, that you love each one of our children. We entrust them to your faithful loving care. May you shepherd them as they grow, and would you grant us your wisdom and love as we teach and guide them to know you more. Thank you for also saying that you would lead gently those who have little ones. Forgive us when we fall short in our parenting. We receive your forgiveness and allow you to shepherd us first - so that we can reflect on you as their good Shepherd. You who are humble and gentle at heart and lead by example. Help us to be the first to ask for forgiveness, choose to prefer the other and serve one another in love. May your Spirit keep us united through the bond of peace.

Rahel Thiesen, Young Families Connect Group

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Psalm 133:1-3 ESV

Heavenly Father, as I embark on this journey of fasting, I seek to deepen my communion with You, inspired by the unity and harmony depicted in Psalm 133. In this time of quiet and self-denial, I invite Your Holy Spirit to work within me, cleansing and sanctifying my spirit. Let this fast be a vessel for Your presence, guiding my thoughts and actions, and rejuvenating my soul as the dew of Hermon refreshes the earth.

During this period of fasting, Father, grant me strength in moments of physical weakness and a heart overflowing with Your love. Help me to reflect Your compassion and patience in my interactions, carrying the spirit of unity into every aspect of my life. May this personal journey bring me closer to Your will, aligning my heart and mind with Your divine purposes, and spreading the love and peace of Christ in all that I do. Amen.

Peter De Fretes, HIF Elder at Ecopark

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:6-8
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of Spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Lord Jesus, baptize me afresh and anew in Your Holy Spirit. I so desperately need You today. You have saved me and redeemed me by Your precious blood. I am a child of God. Now You reside in me through Your Holy Spirit. My life is in You! Establish Your Kingdom in me!

"Be continually empowered in the Lord" - Ephesians 6:10, GNT. Yes, Lord Jesus, empower me. I lift up my hands to You and I humbly receive. Let your gifts flow through my life to minster to others. Is there a gift that You want to manifest through me? Show me, Holy Spirit. Reveal it to me. I believe. I ask. Receive.

I am Your servant. I want to be Your channel, Your instrument of grace to the Body of Christ and to this needy world. Grant me boldness to believe Your Word, Your eternal Word, that it is today as Your marvelous gifts were for the 1^st century believers. I thank You and praise You, Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit!

James Bankowski, Congregational Prayer Leader

Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave.
Exodus 18:20
Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart.
Psalm 119:2

Almighty Father in heaven, how marvelous are your instructions: they are my delight (143), my hope (81), and a light to my path (105). Moses had the responsibility to guide his people, the Israelites, showing them how they were to live and behave. Many of us are teachers, mentors, and leaders. Like Moses, we have the privilege of speaking into the lives of those who count on our guidance. Father, may I take my responsibility seriously, finding wisdom in Your Word in order to touch, impact and transform the lives of students, mentees, and others in my sphere of influence.

May Your decrees ever be on my lips and expressed through my actions in ways that demonstrate Your profound and steadfast love (124) so that people who encounter the Spirit of the living Christ in me, would be indelibly changed. Lord, lead me so that I never lose an opportunity to speak Christ's words of life into the lives of those who look to me for direction. Amen.
(Note: all references are from Psalm 119).

Mic Ngo, Congregational Prayer Leader

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19
"And God will generously provide all you need. The you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others."
2 Corinthians 9:8

Oh Lord, we thank you for supplying all these past years everything HIF needed, and HIF was able to share with others. We acknowledge that you are the source of abundance in every season of life. Just as you provide for the sparrows, we trust that you will provide for our church's needs. In times of plenty and scarcity, we hold onto your promises of provision. Empower us to give joyfully and generously, knowing that you delight in cheerful givers. Release any attachments to material possessions that hold us back from contributing with an open heart.

May this period of prayer and fasting help me to strengthen our commitment to supporting our church financially, so that together, we may make a lasting impact on your kingdom and touch lives beyond our walls. We thank you for your unwavering faithfulness. Amen.

JV Sundersingh, HIF Elder-Finance

But the Lord replied to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do..."
Exodus 6:1

Father God, we are thankful for the many homes HIF has had over the past 29 years. From a humble living room to an office cafeteria, from small hotel function rooms to large 5-star ballrooms, from the 17^th floor of Detech to online broadcasts during the pandemic, You have been faithful to provide the home and the freedom to worship You.

We look to You, Lord, for Your guidance and direction to lead us once again to a new home. Not for our comfort and enjoyment, but to make You known among the nations in Hanoi and beyond. Not for our comfort and enjoyment, a hub for the churches, and a launching pad to serve the provinces and the world. May the whole project be a miraculous move by Your mighty hand so that all glory goes to You. We commit ourselves and this vision to You, because only You can do bring this to completion. We pray these things in Jesus' name, amen!

Pastor jacob - HIF Lead Pastor