BOH Sunday 2025
Branches of Hope is an integral part of the Vine Church’s expression of justice, and as a Christian organization, we believe in the power of prayer and collective action. We are always keen to work together with the church community to achieve dignity, justice and hope for the communities we serve. To this end, the congregation and Community Groups at the Vine are a natural partner for BOH, as well as churches and their communities throughout Hong Kong and beyond!
Every year, the month of July is of great importance to Branches of Hope and the communities we serve. Annually, World Refugee Day (WRD) and World Day against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP) are marked on June 20 and July 30, respectively. There are roughly 6 weeks between the two dates, hence why this prayer guide is intended for a 6-week period.
We hope your participation will lift up the needs and challenges of our communities to God and help to raise awareness of their plight. An important aspect of this is focusing our prayers on provisions for refugees, asylum seekers, and people who have experienced human trafficking and/or labor exploitation, softening the hearts of policy makers who can bring positive systemic change, and seeking God’s deliverance for those currently experiencing marginalization and exploitation.
Although the use of this prayer guide is focused on the period between WRD and WDATIP, churches, their ministries, and Community Groups can choose to use it to explore these topics whenever it best suits their respective study path. It can be used in a single session or spread out over several sessions, depending on how often meetings take place, how much time is allocated, and how in-depth their conversations are. Ultimately, we hope it helps to create awareness for the communities Branches of Hope serves and keeps them in the thoughts and prayers of the Vine’s congregation and Christians everywhere.
As you go through this prayer guide, be open and receptive as you learn about the situation in the world and remember the people in our community. Pay attention to how the Holy Spirit prompts you: is there anything God is highlighting to you? Is there anything new you need to learn? Are there perspectives you have not considered? Feel free to pause and take time to reflect and share your insights or any questions you have with your group. Also, pay attention to how the Holy Spirit is moving you; as we see the brokenness in the world, is He stirring your compassion? Is there any way He is prompting you to pray and respond?
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