Today, our Child Development Fund (CDF) Mentorship Programme at On Tai Service Centre (OTSC) will host a BBQ party for mentors, mentees and their families. We pray that this gathering will deepen the bonds of friendship between each mentor-and-mentee pair and strengthen family connections - to especially among grassroots families. May this gathering be filled with warmth, laughter, and the love of God, as we continue to walk together through this meaningful three-year journey of mentorship and growth.

Our annual Red Packet Charity Sale is now officially underway, accompanied by the launch of the website. This year's special edition features a beautiful collaboration between talented local Hong Kong designer Meowery Wonderland by Alice B and the incredibly heartfelt, one-of-a-kind drawings created by our children clients. May this initiative successfully raise funds to support our charity work to bring hope and a brighter future to the children from the disadvantaged sector. Amen!

A recruit has just joined our shelter under the Migrant Domestic Workers Programme. Pray that the team will serve in unity delivering compassionate support to this community.

May God bless our marketing team with His wisdom and insight as it diligently prepares presentations for our esteemed donors this month. May every word spoken and every witness conveyed reflect our mission and vision; and also foster connections and sustain their commitments to the purpose we serve. May His name be honoured through our ministry, always. Amen!

Our Ethnic Minority (EM) Youth Ambassador (EMAm) team is conducting two cultural sensitivity talks this month at a local vocational institute to raise greater awareness and understanding towards the EM community. Pray that ongoing efforts will continue to foster community cohesion and mutual respect.

Our Training Services Division will host two engaging workshops for our volunteer teams this month; including a DIY Chinese New Year decoration activity to spark creativity and a festive spirit; as well as a basic communication skills workshop to enhance connection and collaboration in our ministers. Hopefully, they will empower our dedicated supporters to serve our beloved community with renewed energy, warmth, and vibrancy. Amen!

Some EM youth from our OTSC will visit the Diversity Hub (DH), a mini museum showcasing EM communities in Hong Kong today. The tour will be guided by other EM youth who have been empowered through our enrichment programme at Chung King Mansions. Pray that this initiative will unfold more inspiring EM stories and help broaden the students’ horizons as they map out their future career paths. Amen!

During this month, the Social Enterprise Department (SED) is actively running green collection events with various stakeholders at different housing estates, school campuses and other venues. Pray that these partnerships help arouse public awareness of the importance of pre-Lunar New Year cleaning, and as an act of generosity to benefit the poor.

As the Chinese New Year approaches, several women volunteers from our LPSC will host a special celebration tomorrow for community elders. Pray that it will be filled with joy and warmth; sparkled with sweet memories and music, fellowship, and a shared feast. May our volunteers also come to embrace the true meaning of the words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

Our Afterschool Care Service Centres will open as usual during the Chinese New Year holidays. Inspiring extracurricular activities will be organized to enrich and enlighten the children. Please pray that our ministries will help ease the burden of child-rearing for grassroots parents, while fostering meaningful connections among participants. May this also reflect God’s love and care for the needy children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from Him.” Psalm 127:3 Amen!

Today and tomorrow, our volunteer teams will join hands with our partner church to carry out two home visits in our local community. We pray that through these encounters, hearts will be stirred, lives will be touched, and more people will be drawn to seek God. May each person who is visited feel deeply loved—both by the community and within His Kingdom here on Earth. Amen!

Many newly arrived families will return to their hometowns in Mainland China for the Lunar New Year and will come back to Hong Kong after the holidays. Please pray for their journeys to and from home, that they will travel safely and joyfully.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Pray that more people will be called to embrace the message of Our Lord Jesus for a purpose-driven life through serving and giving. We strive to share Jesus Christ’s love as “We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19

Lunar New Year is just around the corner! According to Chinese tradition today is the house cleaning day. Please pray for the health and safety of trainees on our domestic helpers training course who are in great demand over this period and will have a large additional workload to carry.

Some children from the Qinghai children’s homes will return to their extended families during the holidays. Please pray that they will continue to grow stronger and healthier, cherishing every precious moment with their loved ones. May they also come to realize how deeply they are treasured in the eyes of the Lord. Amen!

Blessed New Year of the Horse!
Please pray for peace in the hearts of the marginalized sojourners, especially the refugees and some migrant domestic workers living in our shelters during this festive time. When many others are celebrating family reunions, they are undergoing daily mental and emotional stress. Pray for God’s protection and provision that will personally comfort them. Amen!

The Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) will hold the Ash Wednesday Worship today. Pray that the congregation and more Christians will be inspired to extend a helping hand to aid the needy and poor across the world. 

Our SED has co-organized several ESG workshops emphasizing Environmental, Social or Governance with the Housing Authority at different public housing estates across the city. Pray that we strive to partner with different stakeholders for green advocacy and environmental education to the public.

Today is the World Day of Social Justice; themed “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice” this year. Pray that more members of the public will recognize the importance of promoting social justice, and be moved to embrace mercy, justice and human dignity transcending nationality, race, religion, and disability by His word. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Matthew 5:10

Lent (18 February – 2 April 2026) marks a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar—a time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual preparation for Easter. As we meditate on the suffering and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, may our hearts also be moved with compassion for the poor and the marginalized. Pray that this sacred journey deepens our faith and renews our commitment to love and serve others. Amen!

Gratitude should be expressed to donors for funding our Sheung Shui Service Centre (SSC) to conduct a series of writing classes on self-expression. Please pray that children from deprived families will strengthen their language abilities and interpersonal skills through this project, enabling them to connect more meaningfully with others.

The EMAm team has organized different activities, ranging from indoor board games to outdoor sports for EM kids across the city this month. Pray that this is a time of fun, where friendships are established, and that they feel God’s love through our ministry. Amen!

Christian Action (CA) is preparing the 34th issue of the Friends of Qinghai Children Newsletter. Pray that it will effectively highlight the updated progress of our charity work on the Tibetan Plateau; and more friends will be motivated to support our vision and mission in future.

The Financial Secretary of the HKSAR will deliver the 2026–27 Budget today. Last month, CA also submitted our recommendations to the government in hopes of contributing to the city’s economic resilience and well-being. As Hong Kong navigates structural adjustments amid a complex global landscape, we pray for wisdom, discernment, and effective policy execution. Amen.

Our China Programme is currently exploring opportunities and a possible format of cooperation with a local agency. Pray that the discussions and planning will be fruitful, leading to sustainable collaboration that flourishes over time. Together, we will help promote the well-being of the children in Qinghai Province.

Two interns from Saint Francis University have recently joined our SED for a period of service. Pray that both the students and CA will be enriched through the internship programme and that the experience will inspire them to serve or support our ministries in the future.