Worship Prayers
Congregations are invited to add these prayers to their worship services during 15 Days of Prayer.
Prayers for use during worship
Holy Spirit, we fervently pray for the eternal well-being of China’s 1.4 billion souls. Less than one out of ten trusts Jesus as their Savior. Make Chinese Christians bold to confess their faith; feed them on your pure Word and on your powerful sacraments. Use the gospel-sharing efforts of the WELS groups that work in China to build up believers and to witness to those who are not yet believers. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Precious Jesus, our God and our Savior, you want all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth about your grace. Flood the nation of China with the good news that you are the only mediator between your Father and humankind. By the power of your gospel, bring hundreds of millions there to praise you for giving yourself as their eternal ransom. Amen.
We also encourage congregations to distribute at least one of our two prayer guides to their members.
A blurb for worship folders and newsletters
Churches may use the next paragraphs to introduce 15 Days of Prayer to their members.
15 Days of Prayer
Beginning on January 29, 2025, China’s New Year and Spring Festival celebrations will take place. These 15 days mark the most significant of China’s holidays.
316NOW suggests we use these days to ask the Holy Spirit to bring the gospel to millions more in China and to strengthen the faith of Chinese Christians. We will pray for the souls in China during our next worship services. We also encourage every member to pray daily. Prayer guides for personal and family use are available here: https://316now.net/gallery/15DaysPrayers%20brochure%20B%20240100%20Default.pdf
316NOW’s ministry in China
316NOW is a WELS partner ministry that is mentoring future Confessional Lutheran church leaders and consulting with their churches. Much of 316NOW’s ministry is done through an online Bible institute. As these leaders and their churches grow in understanding God’s Word, they are better equipped to share Jesus with others. 316NOW works with groups associated with our synod to share the gospel in China. For more information go to 316NOW.org.