1. Thanksgiving to the Lord for His speaking in the International Training for Elders and Responsible Ones (ITERO) held in Malaysia this past week–The general subject of the messages was Crucial Aspects of Matthew 5 through 7; let us pray for all the responsible brothers in the churches throughout the earth, and that the Lord’s word would not return to Him empty, but “accomplish what He delights in” and “prosper in the matter to which He sent it” (Isa. 55:11)
2. The Northeast High School Juniors/Seniors Retreat which will be held this upcoming weekend at Camp Penuel
3. The churches in Upstate NY and the blending conference which will be held this upcoming weekend in Syracuse, NY
4. The Lord’s move in the United States–The strengthening of all the believers throughout the nation, including ourselves, to not be ashamed of the gospel (Rom. 1:16) and to seize every opportunity to preach the gospel (2 Tim. 4:2)
5. Gospel meeting in Hall 1 on Saturday, October 18
6. The continued homecoming of many who have not been meeting regularly
7. The various needs of the saints both locally and in other localities (e.g. physical and emotional, health-related, job-related, family-related, etc.)