WEEK OF FASTING & PRAYER
(1 - 10 JANUARY 2026)

Day 1 : 1st January 2026 (Thursday)
Scripture Reading:
Mark 4:26-28 (NIV) “26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.”

Personal & Family Reflection

As we step into 2026, reflect on today’s scripture — what encourages you, and what is God speaking to you?
Spend time in worship personally or with family, then journal or share what God spoke through today’s scripture.

Day 2 : 2nd January 2026 (Friday)
Scripture Reading:
Isaiah 54:17 (NIV) “ no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

Prayer Focus: Pastors & Church Leaders (ZL, CGL & CGI, HOM and Deacon)

Journal what God speaks through today’s scripture, surrender your 2026 burdens to Him, and pray over them with the revelation He just gave you through the verse of today.
Pray for unity and unmerited favour to strengthen relationships so our pastors and leaders will serve with one heart and one spirit.
Pray that they will have a shepherd’s heart, the passion to reach the lost and advance God’s kingdom.
Pray for protection from physical or spiritual fatigue and spiritual attack.
Pray for God’s covering over their spouses, children, and homes. Ask for unmerited favour in their households – good health, provision, peace and joy.

Day 3 : 3rd January 2026 (Saturday)
Scripture Reading:
Haggai 1:8 (NIV) “Build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honoured,” says the LORD.

Prayer Focus: Church Building Renovation Project

Pray for wisdom and unity for the church building committee, engineer, quantity surveyor, architect, interior designer and contractors.
Pray that the renovation strengthens church unity, faith and generosity as the congregation builds God’s house together.
Pray that God supplies every financial need and the project will be completed on time, within budget, and with excellence work that reflects God’s glory.
Ask for breakthroughs in any obstacles and for God to open doors that accelerate the project.
Ask God to cover all workers and the entire construction site with divine protection, safety, and accident-free progress.

Day 4 : 4th January 2026 (Sunday)
Scripture Reading:
Nehemiah 2:18 (NIV) “Let us rise up and build.”

Prayer Focus: Summit, EPK & EPBK Church Growth

Pray that they would experience God’s abounding grace and divine acceleration.
Pray that God grants them unmerited favour to hunger and thirst for His Word.
Pray for young leaders to be raised up to do the work of evangelism and
discipleship with the young generation.
Pray that every open door in the marketplace will result in salvation and discipleship.
Ask for fruitfulness in discipleship, that lives would be transformed deeply, not just numerically, as a testimony of God’s grace.
Ask for divine favour in schools, colleges, factories and communities, opening doors for outreach where the church is welcomed as a blessing.

Day 5 : 5th January 2026 (Monday)
Scripture Reading:
Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”

Prayer Focus: Children (Generation Alpha) & Youth Ministry (Generation Z)

Pray that God grants a deep hunger for His Word and His presence among
children and youth.
Ask for grace and favour upon the leaders, teachers and volunteers, that they minister with joy, wisdom, and spiritual authority.
Pray that God would bring fruit of salvations, transformed lives, and lasting discipleship that clearly testify to His unmerited grace.
Pray that fear of rejection, ridicule, or peer pressure will not silence their faith.
Ask God that they will be filled with the Holy Spirit and boldness to share the love Jesus.

Day 6 : 6th January 2026 (Tuesday) ONSITE PRAYER MEETING
Scripture Reading:
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

Prayer Focus: Church Cell Life
I. Stronger in Fellowship

Pray for those who have yet to be part of the small group to join a cell group.
Pray that the bond of unity within the cell groups will grow stronger.
Pray that cell groups build a strong sense of belonging, where every member feels connected, valued, and cared for.
Pray that CG members love, support, carry one another’s burdens, and strengthen each other in faith.

II. Deeper in His Word

Pray that every member of the cell group will growin their personal relationship with Jesus and be deeply rooted in God’s Word.
Pray that the CG members will engage with God’s Word more intentionally through small groups discussion and personal daily devotion.
Cell group members will develop consistent spiritual habits, such as worship, prayer, and bible reading.

III. Wider through Evangelism & Outreach

Pray that every member will boldly share the Gospel with pre-believers and invite them into the cell group.
Pray for the multiplication of cell groups as members bring new friends through small-group gatherings.
Pray for cell groups to impact society by serving the marginalized with practical kindness and care.

Day 7 : 7th January 2026 (Wednesday) ONSITE PRAYER MEETING
Scripture Reading:
Nehemiah 4:14 (NIV)
“Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

Prayer Focus: Church Family Ministry
I. Strengthening Marriages and Family Relationships (Stronger)

Pray for the marriage relationship and commitment within the church to reflect the Lord’s covenant relationship with His Church.
Pray for the family to grow in unity, supporting one another and share each others’ burdens.
Pray for families that are broken and experiencing conflict, addiction, or division to experience God’s healing power and grace.

II. Discipling Marriages & Parenting (Deeper)

Pray for God to provide resources and mentors to equip couples and parents as spiritual leaders at home.
Pray that parents will be spiritually equipped to train and nurture their children in the ways of the Lord.
Pray for older or more spiritually mature families to disciple younger families, providing guidance, wisdom, and support.

III. Family Outreach and Community Impact (Wider)

Pray for our Family Ministry to grow and reach more families, meeting both spiritual and practical needs.
Ask God to equip parents and children alike to share their faith in reaching their neighbours, friends, and extended families with the Gospel.
Pray for families to not only receive ministry but also serve in outreach and support missions.
Pray for the church to have a generational impact on families, leading to long-lasting transformation in the next generation.

Day 8 : 8th January 2026 (Thursday)
Scripture Reading:
Revelation 3:8 “See, I have placed before you an open door
that no one can shut.”

Prayer Focus: EPCC Mission Associate Partners (Dave & Sheila Chater, Ian & Lisa Ang, Chiang & Vanessa, Pr Patrick & Angie H’ng)

Pray for God’s unmerited favour to surround every mission partner, advancing their work beyond human strength.
Pray for divine provision and protection, where needs are met effortlessly and risks are covered by God’s hand.
Pray for spiritual authority and anointing on mission partners, even in difficult and resistant fields.
Pray for good health and safety of our mission partners and their families.
Pray that our mission partners receive ongoing encouragement and support through wider networks in teaching, training, and resource‐sharing.

Day 9 : 9th January 2026 (Friday) (BREAK FAST TOGETHER)
Scripture Reading:
Psalm 90:17 (NIV) - “May the favour of the Lord our God rest on
us; establish the work of our hands.”

Prayer Focus: Church Outreaches & Mission Trips

Pray for God’s favour with community leaders, authorities and partners for authentic relationships to grow.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to soften hearts and open minds, making people receptive to the gospel and ready for Jesus.
Pray for God’s favour over logistics, finances, accommodation, transport, and schedules, bringing smooth and timely arrangements.
Pray for God’s covering over the team’s health, safety, travel, and unity.
Pray that God’s favour brings lasting fruit through deeper discipleship, stronger believers, sustainable ministries, and open doors for the gospel.

Day 10 : 10th January 2025 (Saturday)
Scripture Reading:
Jeremiah 29:7 “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD
for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

Prayer Focus: Lifting Up Penang City Before God

Pray for God’s favour over Penang, aligning the city with His redemptive purposes.
Pray for churches in Penang to walk in unity and grace, with authority, compassion, fruitfulness, and as salt and light.
Pray for God to remove spiritual blindness, soften hearts, and release openness to the gospel across all communities.
Pray for God to grant wisdom, integrity, and righteous insight to leaders so their decisions bless the people.
Pray for God’s favour to bring provision, innovation, and stability, creating jobs, opportunities, and care for the poor.

WEEK OF FASTING & PRAYER(1 - 10 JANUARY 2026)

WEEK OF FASTING & PRAYER
(1 - 10 JANUARY 2026)