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(Sun)

Today Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew Mei, JP, our Executive Director, will give a talk about our ministries at Shatin Anglican Church. Pray that Christian Action (CA) will strive to arouse more public concern towards the marginalized sector who we serve.

2
(Mon)
Answered prayer
Our Migrant Domestic Workers’ (MDWs) Programme will host a celebration party this week to welcome the shelter’s clients back after the renovation. May this sanctuary, aka “A Home of Hope”, continue to comfort and support the clients who personally understand “God is their shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble”. Psalms 46:1 Amen!
3
(Tue)

One of the overseas adoptees from Xining Children’s Home will visit CA’s headquarters today before he goes back to Qinghai to explore his roots. He is attempting to connect with his biological and foster parents; and express his gratitude for all the care and love rendered to him in the past years in the children’s home. Pray that more people are touched by these inspiring stories and know about God’s miracles and blessings.

4
(Wed)
Our Ethnic Minorities (EM) service team at On Tai Service Centre (OTSC) will organize an adventure activity to train up some of the EM youth this month. Pray for its smooth operation, that the participants will broaden their life horizons and exposure and dare to dream big through our empowerment training programme.
5
(Thu)
Let’s embrace World Environment Day today which has been designated by the United Nations on the 5th of June to stimulate concern and action towards environmental protection. Likewise, the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC), where Mrs. Cheung serves as a member of its Executive Committee, has also scheduled the first Sunday of June as Eco-concern Sunday to encourage denominations and congregations to be unified in care for our common home. Amen!
6
(Fri)

CA’s Flag Day, themed "Diverse Characters, Unlimited Power", will be launched in the New Territories on 19th July to raise funds for our charity services for the disadvantaged sector. This year CA will work in collaboration with local artists, creators of the popular cartoon cat, Din Dong, to unleash unlimited power by giving and teaming up people of diverse characteristics to uplift the community with love, hope and faith. Meanwhile, the related mini website for the flag day will be launched in mid-June. Pray for the successful launch on-line and the physical one in a bid to raise funds for our charitable social services. Amen!

7
(Sat)
Many children under the care of our children and youth programmes are taking their final-term examinations this month. Pray that all of them will work hard to achieve their best results and endure the hardship they may face every day. Amen!
8
(Sun)

In light of better equipping EM welfare clients in the vicinity, the Employment Support Service (EmSS) team at OTSC will conduct a talk in English introducing the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) training and re-training programmes for them. Hopefully, this would help enhance their job skills and self-confidence to enter the job market more easily. Amen!

 

9
(Mon)
A student intern from the Education University of Hong Kong will serve at our Social Enterprise Department (SED) this summer. Pray that all stakeholders will achieve a win-win situation; and more members of the public will recognize and support our ministries in the future.
10
(Tue)

The Sheung Shui Service Centre (SSC) will host a tea party to appreciate the carers for their voluntary service at its Care-giver Café Corner in the past year. Pray that all participants will enjoy the wonderful moments; and God continues to shower His blessings to improve the future operation of the initiative.

11
(Wed)

The EmSS team will organize a traditional Chinese papercutting class for the clients at OTSC in a bid to promote Chinese culture and handicrafts. Hopefully, all participants would treasure such precious moments; and it will also enhance cultural exchange and community integration through our efforts.

12
(Thu)
Cervical Cancer Screenings Self Sampling is being launched this month in our various social service centres. Hopefully, this project will continue to raise public awareness towards the health of women from low-income families; and connect with more corporate partners to bring love and care to these women.
13
(Fri)

Our Long Ping Service Centre (LPSC) will jointly organize an event to bless the Community in Yuen Long tomorrow with some partner churches. Pray that it will reach out to the neighbours; and promote their sense of belonging to the community. May all participants gradually feel cherished and special in the eyes of Our Lord. Amen!

14
(Sat)

Our SED will co-organize an ESG workshop emphasizing Environmental, Social or Governance with Kowloon City District Office today. Pray that we strive to partner with different stakeholders for green advocacy and environmental education to the public.

15
(Sun)
This morning, CA will hold a “Day of Action for Women’s Health” 婦女健康行動日 at our Headquarters; involving Traditional Chinese Medical health tips for women and registration for the government’s cervical screening programme. Pray that the government and the health communities will foster women’s health and well-being in the future because all these are the foundation of our hopeful future.
16
(Mon)
A “Loving Mama (愛心媽媽)” has recently joined the Xin Ning Court (心寧家園) in Qinghai, under our China programme, where young teenagers suffering from physical/mental disabilities are trained in their daily lives and helped to transit to the social welfare institute when they reach the age of 18. Pray that she will work with the team with joy and love to serve these teenagers; and our services can fill the needs according to God’s will. Amen!
17
(Tue)

Over the weekends in June, our Child Development Fund (CDF) programme teams have been conducting a series of classes ranging from handicraft making and cooking to outdoor games for mentor-and-mentee pairs. Pray that they will strengthen the pairs’ relationship; and eventually the youth and their families will benefit from this 3-year mentorship programme and coached to walk with faith in God.

18
(Wed)

The Ethnic Minorities Youth Ambassador (EMAm) team has been organizing different activities, including cooking, make-up, board games and swimming for EM kids across the city this June. Pray that this will be a time of fun, where friendships are formed, and that they feel God’s love through our ministry. Amen!

19
(Thu)

Our SSC will conduct a talk for the recipients on welfare benefit focusing on the Employment Ordinance tomorrow. Pray that all participants will gain knowledge on basic protections under the labour law, regardless of their employment status; and that the public will recognize our efforts to aid the poor in the North District. Amen!

20
(Fri)
To signify World Refugee Day today, our Centre for Refugees team will host a celebration dinner this evening to honour people who have been forced to flee. Pray that we strive to embrace these sojourners with empathy; and walk with them who are anxiously waiting here for resettlement elsewhere. Amen!

21
(Sat)

Recently CA has received some complimentary admission tickets to a local theme park for some deprived families from our MKC and CATS-Alumni Club. Pray that they will enjoy a wonderful family time in the beautifully designed park. Amen!

22
(Sun)
May Our Lord generously shower His mercy, protection and provision on the ladies temporarily dwelling in our shelter under the MDWs programme. Pray that the MDWs struggling with their court cases, particularly those being stranded for some time, are blessed with a gentle and calm spirit to endure the stress and hardship.
23
(Mon)

Thanks should be expressed to a HK-based prosthetist-orthotist who has volunteered to serve in Xining. This week he will return again as a volunteer. Pray that more professionals and experts would be inspired to join us to improve our services to children/youth from the impoverished sector on the Tibetan Plateau.

24
(Tue)

Give thanks.
Our EmSS-OTSC has organized again a new Chinese learning class for its EM children twice weekly this month. Pray that all beneficiary children will enjoy Chinese as a language, culture, tradition and custom with fun. And they understand that Our Lord has a plan to prosper them. Amen!

25
(Wed)

This afternoon, our Training Services Division will conduct a workshop cum talk titled as “Goal Setting! Let’s Upskill Together!” to promote our Employee Retraining Board courses for the EM sector at our Choi Wan Training Centre. Pray that all attendees will be enriched and empowered to enter the job market with ease through our endeavor.

26
(Thu)
Our China Programme is recruiting local social workers for our Xin Ning Court and Bridge Programme in Qinghai. Pray that the right candidates, who are dedicated and competent, will come to serve in this ministry. Amen!
27
(Fri)

Our SED has launched several “Green Collection Charity Drives” in different private housing estates this month. Pray that we continue to partner with different stakeholders to co-build a greener world and fund our ministry in Hong Kong.

28
(Sat)

Soaring inflation, tariff and trade conflict as well as the global economic uncertainty have aggravated the poverty problem in HK. Please pray with us that we will draw faith, hope and perseverance from our Lord as we believe He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

29
(Sun)
The summer vacation for students will start soon. Please pray for wisdom, creativity and strength for our child-care and support team when they are planning upcoming summer programmes; as CA embraces what Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14, and the beneficiary children and their families will feel loved and cared for. Amen!
30
(Mon)

This afternoon, Mrs. Cheung, in her capacity as Chairman of the Justice and Social Concern Committee (JSCC) under the HK Christian Council (HKCC), will hold a meeting. May God guide her wisdom and guide her steps; and continue to use JSCC for peace and justice.

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