Wednesday, June 4, 2014

第十二日 五月六日 禮拜二



五月五日下午 感謝各弟兄姊妹特意前來送行;聶牧師,Alberto 和 Paco 弟兄更抽出他們的寶貴時間開車送我們前往機場。感謝神的保守,五月六日下午,我們平安抵達三藩市機場,今次的短宣隊行程到此為止。願我們在天上的父,繼續建立聖基道華人福音團契的事工,保守弟兄姊妹以基督耶穌的心為心,同心興旺福音,阿們。


Day 12   May 6, Tuesday

Afternoon of May 5
Special thanks to Pastor Nip, Alberto and Paco for taking their precious time to take us to the airport. In the afternoon of May 6, we arrived in San Francisco safely. This concluded this Short Term Mission Trip. May our Heavenly Father continue to build up the ministries of the San Cristobal Chinese Christian Fellowship, and to keep the hearts and minds of the brothers and sisters there, united together for the sake of the Gospel. Amen.


Thursday, May 8, 2014

第十一日  五月五日  禮拜一


感謝神的保守帶領,今天是短宣隊在委內瑞拉的最後一天。早上早餐後,聶牧師、師母和主恩堂Alberto弟兄接我們到委京四海社區服務中心作最後服事。這服務中心主要是幫助新移民,學習西文,提供法律和醫療問題幫助。在中心服務的都是一班委京浸信會和主恩堂的弟兄姊妹。在此刻,我們認識了一班正在學習西文的年輕學生。課後,一位作老師的教會姊妹就趁著機會讓短宣隊跟他們説説笑笑和分享福音。Tracey 亦為部分學生驗膽固醇及血糖與及解答一些關於健康上的問題。



感謝神!看見當地弟兄姊妹從不放過任何機會藉著幫助別人的需要讓基督的愛流出。這一次的短宣,不單經歷神無比的愛,更見證主在各人身上的恩賜,各盡其職。

願天父上帝祝福這裏一切教會事工,興旺福音!

Day 11  May 5  Monday


God kept us and protected us. Today is the last day of the Short Term Mission Team in Venezuela. Pastor and Mrs. Nip, together with Alberto, took us to visit the Caracas Four Seas Community Service Center after breakfast. This Center is to help new immigrants to learn Spanish, provide assistance in legal and medical services. Serving at this center are members from the two Chinese churches in Caracas. We took advantage of this opportunity to get to know some of the students. After the class, we chatted with them and shared the gospel with them. Tracey also measured their blood pressure and performed the glucose test, as well as answering some of the questions they had on health and medical issues.



Thanks be to God! It is wonderful to see brothers and sisters taking advantage of every opportunity to help those in need, and at the same time, letting the love of Christ flow out of them. On this short term mission trip, we experienced the love of God and witnessed that God granted each person with gifts and when exercised together, much is accomplished.

May God bless the ministries of the churches here, and may the gospel be shared all around.

第十日  五月四日  禮拜日


上午 委京浸信會



星期六從聖基道市回到加拉加斯,經過一晚休息後,星期日早上到委京浸信會崇拜。我們有幸被邀請獻詩,我們選了「安靜」一詩,配合証道信息「在患難中有平安」,因為有主時刻在看顧。因為委國動盪不穩,吳牧師用詩篇34篇去安慰提醒當地信徒要倚靠主,因為祂是我們的避難所。我們還播放由此行短宣相片匯集而成的幻燈片,籍此分享我們在聖基道市的經歷;加上愛是不保留的背景音樂,去見證數算神在聖基道市的工作和神怎樣去愛聖基道市的中國人。Tracey 姊妹在主日學時段帶領和查考使徒行傳。



下午 主恩堂



主恩堂弟兄姊妹以笑容和西方熱情的擁抱來歡迎我們。看到弟兄姊妹在離鄉別井、異國政局動盪不安下相處也能彼此相愛,真是難得。弟兄姊妹心情激動地帶領會眾敬拜讚美神,中西語言一齊合聲美妙極了,他們的心靈誠實敬拜為神為人所喜愛的。



我們短宣隊獻上詩歌「安靜」。接著有 Sylvia 姊妹分享為什麼第二次來到委內瑞拉因為當地弟兄姊妹渴慕神很深因此激勵她盡自己責任把福音傳到地極。也有Tracey姊妹分享她來的原因。最後有吳牧師用詩篇 27篇鼓勵信徒要「在恐懼中有膽量」。



Day 10  May 4  Sunday


AM: Iglesia Bautista China De Caracas



We returned to Caracas from San Cristobal on Saturday. After a good night rest, we worshipped at the Caracas Chinese Baptist Church. The team sang the song “Still” to lead into the message “Peace at the Time of Turmoil” by Pastor Wu. With the upheaval in Venezuela, he used Psalm 46 to remind the Christians to depend on God as He is our refuge. We also presented a slideshow compiled with photos of our trip to San Cristobal. The background music was “Unreserved Love” as it tells God’s unreserved love to the Chinese in San Cristobal and the work that was done there. After the worship, Tracey led the Sunday School class through Acts 2.

PM: Iglesia Evangelica China Gracia de Dios

We were received warmly with smiles and hugs by the brothers and sisters of the Lord’s Grace Church. Even though they are in a country of instability, it is exciting to see that they are so warm and filled with love. They were passionate in worshipping God with praise in both Chinese and Spanish. Their worship in spirit and in truth is treasured by both men and God.



The Mission Team presented the song “Still”. Sylvia shared why she returned again to Venezuela: it is because the hunger and the thirsting after God of the people that motivates her to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. Tracey also shared her testimony. Pastor Wu used Psalm 27 to encourage the Christians, “Be Bold at the Time of Fear”.


第八日  五月二日  禮拜五


因今晚是我們在聖基道市最後的一天,在波仔和楚霞家弟兄姊妹預備了很多美味的餸菜為我們送行,真感謝他們的愛心欵待。餐後,由吳牧師為團契作最後一次訓練聚會,最後的部份Sylvia 姊妹解釋中信中心為我們預備的五色珠福音救恩禮物,然後送給他們作為記念。



牧師在祈禱結束時作救恩呼召,亜紅找著這次機會舉手決志接受主耶穌成為她個人的救主,她是我們在兩年前認識的朋友,真興奮她今次能決志跟隨主,將一切榮耀歸與神。

會後我們互相擁抱依依不捨道別,弟兄妹妹們更囑咐我們要盡快回來相聚。但願弟兄姊妹經過今星期的門徒訓練後,能實踐個人靈修和禱告生活,按時有團契聚會,彼此以愛心相待,同心興旺福音。當晚短宣隊在波仔和楚霞家睡,方便一大清早趕搭飛機前往委京加拉加斯。

探望委京浸信㑹,主恩堂,四海社區中心,聶牧師夫婦和向當地的眾弟兄姊妹問安。

Day 8  May 2  Friday


Tonight is the last day in San Cristobal, the brothers and sisters there prepared many delicious dishes to bid us farewell. We thanked them for their loving hospitality. After the meal, Pastor Wu led them in the final training session. We ended the night by presenting each one of them a gift: a five-color bead that tells the story how one can find salvation in Christ. Sylvia took the time to explain this to them.

Pastor Wu led an altar call. 亜紅 took advantage of this opportunity and raised her hand, indicating she wanted to accept Jesus as her Savior. She is a friend we got to know at our visit two years ago. We are excited that she decided and wanted to follow Jesus. May all glory be to God.



After our meeting, we said our farewell reluctantly with embraces. They asked us to return as soon as possible. After this week of training, we hope they continue to draw close to God by having their daily Bible reading and prayers, attending fellowship regularly, and love one another and to share the Gospel of Jesus in one heart.

That night we stayed at the home of 波仔and 楚霞, so we could get our ride to the airport early next morning, and to serve in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Resumen: San Cristóbal 25/30-04-2014.


Rosa

El poder compartir y servir juntos con hermanos de otros lugares fue de gran bendicion, como tambien participar en la primera ceremonia de bautizo en esa ciudad, pues vi como Dios esta obrando en San cristóbal y se que su obra no se detendra sino que seguira extendiendose  su reino en esta ciudad.

Al principio mi objetivo era conocer a los niños ya que facilitaria un poco el trabajo a la hora de enseñarles, el domingo 27 les enseñe acerca del perdon y de como debemos amar aun hasta nuestros enemigos, mostrandoles un video con la historia de Saul y David, esa primera vez que les enseñe fue algo difícil porque habian algunos niños que no pude conocer antes.. la siguiente noche les enseñe los 10 mandamientos de Dios, como también una cancion llamada "Celebrad a Cristo" esta tenía un tipo de baile donde a todos les gusto cantar y bailar. Fue un hermoso tiempo enseñandoles ya que para mi eran niños nuevos pero Dios tuvo el control de todas las clases!

Estos dias compartiendo y aprendiendo de los misioneros como trabajan pues me hizo recordar que un dia Ofrende mi vida al Servicio de Dios y por eso debo continuar sirviendole a el, en cada lugar donde este.. Mi deseo por estudiar en un Seminario Biblico es para aprender y prepararme mejor,  y continuar glorificando al Señor con mi vida, y ahora que se que cuento con personas que me apoyan en esto, entiendo que es el deseo de Dios que pueda prepararme y quiero alinear mis deseos y pensamientos con los de El...

Cada uno de ustedes Mario, Leslie, pastor Andrew, Kate, Raymond, Silvya, y la otra hermana, fueron de bendicion para mi vida! Saludos a todos, y espero no sea la ultima vez que nos veamos y compartamos del Señor.

兒童事工報告:二零一四年四月25至30日


Rosa 姊妹分享

我能夠與來至不同教會/地方的弟兄姊妹一同分享和事奉是一個大祝福。今次能參加聖基道第一次浸禮儀式,就顯明神的恩典臨在聖基道,伸展天國的使命在這城市。

最初我的目標是要去認識當地的兒童,為要準備在星期日,教導兒童們有關「原諒」和「愛」,用神的愛去愛人,甚至去愛你的敵人!使用影片去介紹「大衛王」和「掃羅」的故事。初時覺得有困難,因為有些兒童對故事不太認識。第二日,我教導他們聖經的「十誡」,又用詩歌「頌讚你Aleyuya」去歌唱和跳舞!我們有一個美好的時間。這班兒童雖然是新!但神控制課程的過程。



這幾日能與短宣隊一同分享並學習他們怎樣事奉。甚至記起我怎樣奉獻我生命給神;使我更加努力要事奉上帝。無論在任何一處,我盼望去讀神學課程,是為了學習和有更好的準備!希望我的思想能聯繫在主裏面。吳牧師,黃傳道,Raymond 弟兄, Sylvia 姊妹, Tracey 姊妹, Kate 姊妹和 Mario...你們每一個都是我的祝福!

再向大家問安!盼望我們會再次見面!一同分享主的愛!

兒童事工
Raymond

這裡的小朋友非常活潑可愛,而且對聖經有一定的認知。當我們進行團契時,為了讓家長專心聚會,我們同時為小朋友提供團契。他們非常踴躍的參與和搶答問題,十分投入。他們對聖經故事感到有興趣和興奮。看到他們的智慧和對神的信心和單純愛神的心,實在為父母對他們的教導感謝神。他們年紀雖小,最年輕的只有五歲,但已經曉得怎樣禱告,為止令我們十分感動。



Serving the Children
Raymond

In order to let the parents to focus during their meeting, we have a fellowship time for the children as well. Their wisdom, their faith and their pure love towards God, I thank God that their parents taught them well. Although they were young, the youngest is only 5, already know how to pray. My heart was deeply touched. The children are active and lovely. They are eager in answering questions. They are excited and interested in Bible stories.

劉成雄和劉司徒秀虹夫婦之愛裏成長


兩年前,我初次認識他倆夫婦,得知雄嫂因車禍而沒有了右腳,出入要坐輪椅,雄哥也因此而右手無力。當時,他們還未有認識主耶穌,在閒談中發現夫婦倆常常有投訴,很多要求,心裡沒有平安。

關心他們的基督徒朋友與他們一起渡過這段困難的日子;每當有短宣隊到訪時,也邀請他們一起聚會,他們亦積極參與一起學習,慢慢他們的生命有改變,夫婦相處互勵互勉,因環境需要更轉行業務,由做餐館改行做摩托車零件批發,生意十分成功,生活很積極,最近還買了新屋入住,以愛心招待弟兄姊妹,也邀請團契聚會使用。



經過了兩年慕道的時間更深認識神,對神的信心日益增加,感謝神的保守和帶領,決志接受主耶穌基督成為個人救主。兩年後的今天,我再次和他們相遇,並能親自見證他們在眾人面前接受浸禮,又一次經歷到神的作為,祂是無可變為有的神。羅馬書8:28 我們曉得萬事都互相效力,叫愛神的人得益處。他們倆現在積極參與聖基道華人福音團契的聚會。



When I first met this couple two years ago, I learned that in a car accident, Sister Hung lost her right leg and required wheelchair assistance, while Brother Hung lost the strength in his right hand. At that time, they were not Christians yet. In our conversations, I found that there were lots of complaints and demands between them because there was no peace in their hearts.

It was the care and concerns of the Christian friends that helped them through this difficult time. When the short term mission team visited, they were cordially invited to attend. Slowly, changes came into their lives as they learned to encourage one another. Because of needs, they changed their business from restaurant to sales. They worked hard and became successful. God also blessed them because they have bought a new house recently. They invited the Fellowship to meet at their place and they always hosted with love.



After being seekers for two years, their faith and love for God continue to increase. They accepted Jesus as their Savior. Two years later, I am able to witness their declaration of their faith through baptism. I experience once again the work of our God. We know God works all things for the good of those who love him. They are now active members of the San Cristobal Chinese Christian Fellowship.

Friday, May 2, 2014

第七日  五月一日 禮拜四


今日是委內瑞拉的五一勞動節,弟兄姊妹都放假,就安排了與弟兄姊妹的家人與朋友一同燒烤 ,當然短宣隊也一同參加。到達時,我們十分驚喜,弟兄姊妹邀請的朋友中,包括他們的員工,他們都是委內瑞拉人。看到他們相處時,不時擁抱和嘻吓大笑,真是沒法想到這班竟是工人。他們不單相處融洽,也沒有因為自己的國籍不同已有隔膜,反而他們的關係看似自己的親人。事實上這不單單是驚喜,也實在令我們感動。這不是神所吩咐我們要愛人如己麼?


BBQ on May Day

同時Tracey 姊妹也幫助眾弟兄姊妹年長的家人驗血糖和量血壓,其他短宣隊員則繼續與各人陪談,傳福音。他們對醫療隊今次安排檢查非常感恩,反應非常受歡迎。實在是神格外的恩典!晚上當中有一位姊妹決志信主。感謝天父,這一次短宣行程實在讓我們經歷神的作為,看見朋友們的心慢慢的開始被移動,想信很快的日子,也是收割的時候了


Day 7  May 1 Thursday


Today is May Day in Venezuela, a national holiday. Brothers and sisters planned a BBQ with their families and friends. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised. Among the friends they invited were their employees, Venezuelan nationals. Watching their joyous relationship, an abundance of hugs and laughter, we could not imagine that they were their employees. They not only shared their lives together, their ethnicity was not a barrier at all. They looked like they were part of their family. We were not only surprised, but also touched. Isn’t this what Jesus told us about loving others as ourselves?



At the same time, Tracey was helping families to draw blood for Glucose Testing and to measure their blood pressure, while others were getting to know our friends and to share the Gospel message with them. We thank God that we received very positive response in providing this medical service. This is indeed the grace of God. That evening, one of the sisters decided to follow Jesus. We thank God that in this short mission trip, we have experienced the work of God. We witnessed the hand of God moving; we believed their hearts will be softened by God’s love. It will be the time for harvest.

第六日  四月三十日 禮拜三


今日短宣隊的行程是探訪丶探訪丶再探訪!原本黃傳道和吳牧師安排了一個密麻麻的探訪行程,但出發後,得知巴士司機罷工大大影響市中心的交通和店舖。我們不能照原定計劃的行程。短宣隊分成兩隊,一隊去探訪餐館,另一對準備晚上的聚會。請為餐館老板馮生、馮太代禱,他們不但願意聽福音還讓醫療隊為他們祈禱!願這福音種子一天能發芽!


Walking all over town


Visiting the Shops

晚上聚會時間再一次經歷神豐富恩典!見證弟兄姊妺非常嚮往聚會丶唱詩讚美和學習。當晚他們各人亦初次分享自己讀經領受和應用。求主幫助並賜智慧,讓他們明白神的話語和在真道裏成長。

Day 6  April 30 Wednesday

The ministries scheduled for today were visitation, visitation and more visitation! Although our team leaders Leslie Wong and Pastor Wu already planned a busy schedule, on the way we found out the bus drivers were on strike and it affected the businesses in the downtown area. We had to change our plan. We changed our target area. We divided into two teams, one team visiting restaurants and another team preparing for the evening meeting. Please pray for the Fung family; they were receptive to the message and to let us pray for them. Please pray that the seeds that were sown today will reap harvest one day soon.


Visiting the shops

We once again experienced the abundant grace of God in the evening meeting. We watched in awe of the brothers and sisters desiring to attend the meeting, enjoy the praise and worship time, and eagerly wanting to learn the lesson. This evening, we split into small groups where they could share what they have learned from their Bible readings and how to apply it to their lives. May God continue to give them wisdom so that they will understand His Words and to grow up in the Truth.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

第五日  四月二十九日 禮拜二


早午

委國最近政局的混亂,表面上好像慢慢的平靜下來,但當短宣隊在 San Cristobal 中區探訪華人時,在他們的談話中,得知有些僑胞已經選擇離開委國。但對留下的一群,對環境的困惑、無奈、及不安,就成為他們生活的一部份。



當中有一位年青的基督徒店主,不單只對目前的生活滿有喜樂,對短宣隊的探訪十分歡迎,還主動把小店舖交給旁邊的西班牙人照顧,與我們一起到外面,介紹環境。 還拿了一些中信月刊,派發給他的朋友,希望他們有機會接受耶穌。門徒的生命力,就在此顯明了。



4/29 Tuesday


Day

With the recent upheaval of the political situation in Venezuela, on the surface, it seems things are calming down. However, when we visit and talk with the Chinese in the Central District in San Cristobal, we heard that many have choose to leave the country.  But to those who are staying behind, their frustrations, trapped to their situation, and insecurity became a pact of their daily lives.



Among them is a young shop owner, she not only face her life with joy, she welcomed us with great excitement. She asked the shop owner next door to look after her shop, so she can join us in visiting other Chinese shop owners in the area. she took some tracts to share with her friends, in hoping they too can know Jesus. The spiritual vitality of Jesus' disciple was clearly evident.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

第四日  四月二十八日 禮拜一 


早午

今日短宣隊的工作是到市中心探訪當地華人,我們八人,兵分兩路。第一隊當中有一位護士,所以我這隊名為「醫療隊」。


我們去到華人的商鋪傳福音,當中亦有機會幫一些人驗血糖,量血壓,這次行程不但能夠分享生命的需要亦能幫助他們肉體的需要。感謝神!

晚上

今天晚上舉行團契培訓聚會,有廿七人參加。感謝神!見到這羣弟兄姊妹的熱心,在團契內服事:不論是接載,煮飯,洗碗,男女也是一同分擔事工。週會開始,黃宇奇傳道首先介紹團契一些守則,幫助弟兄姊妹們好好的安排運用時間和教導每一位需要尊重聚會及每一位參加者。他們唱詩時,那悅耳的歌聲,實在是由心裡發出的。接著吳天凱牧師鼓勵他們每日靈修讀經,特別準備一套簡易的三步讀經計劃幫助他們。他們面孔流露出非常專心地聆聽,那景像聯想起馬利亞坐在耶穌跟前,留心聽耶穌講解道理,實在令人感動!他們在這方面實在有很大的需要。我們要為他們禱告求主的靈親自教導和幫助。讓他們的信心可以堅定!

April 28  Monday

Day

The ministry today is to go to the Central District to visit the local Chinese businesses. Eight of us were divided into two teams. There is a nurse in the first team, and we call it the Medical Ministry Team.


We went to the businesses to share the good news of Jesus. There were opportunities to help measuring their blood glucose and their blood pressure. We not only can share with them how to meet their spiritual needs, but also to help their physical needs. 

Evening

We had a training class for the Fellowship. There were 27 in attendance. Praise God! This group of brothers and sisters delighted in serving. Whether in transportation, cooking or cleaning, everyone participate in sharing the duties. Leslie Wong started by teaching them the Principles of Meeting so they can use the meeting time orderly and wisely. It was followed by praise and worship. Their praise was so sweet and pleasant because it came from their hearts. Pastor Andrew Wu then encourage them to be sourced in the Bible through daily devotion. He introduced to them a 3 Steps Bible Reading Plan, which provide a basic understanding of the Bible by reading a chapter a day. They listened attentively reflect the image of Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus. To ground in the Word of God is exactly what they need at this stage of their spiritual life. Please pray for them that the Spirit will illuminating their readings and their hunger be fulfilled, so their faith will be strengthened.

第三日 四月二十七日 主日


早上
歡欣,心裏感謝神!這是我們今天的心情。神讓短宣隊今次有機會與這裡弟兄姊妹一同見證神的榮美。


委國西人教會開放禮堂給我們為三位弟兄姐妹舉行浸禮。他們熱情招呼並參加華人聚會,一同見證雄和虹夫婦,冰姊妹的受浸。他們三位的屬靈旅程是二零一二兩年前短宣隊到訪時將福音介紹及他們,到現在相信耶穌為救主、並受浸歸主。他們分享信主見証,表示願意一生一世跟從耶穌到底。


在浸禮後,在聶深信牧師主持聖基督華人基督徒團契(教會)成立典禮,委國華人基督教聯合會主席高建能弟兄頒發團契成立證書。請將聖基督華人基督徒團契(教會)放在禱告中,求神帶領及保守。這裡的弟兄姊妹有願意追求的心,實在讓我們心感興奮。

浸禮/成立典禮後,西人教會邀請所有華人一同崇拜,由聶深信師母翻譯。因為他們覺得華人能與他們一同敬拜神是特別的榮幸,特別在當日舉行主餐,同念主恩。他們熱情的招待,實在令我們深深感動。

Morning
Give Thanks! Our hearts are filled with thanksgiving! This is an accurate description of our feeling for this day. We have an opportunity to witness the glory of God with the local brothers and sisters.

The Venezuelan Good Shepherd Church opened their doors so three of our brothers and sisters could be baptized. We were warmly welcomed and they joined in with our Baptism Service. The spiritual journey of these three began in 2012 when the Short Term Mission team visited San Cristobal and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. During this time, they have accepted Jesus as their Savior and baptized into Christ. They shared in their testimonies that they will follow Jesus all the days of their lives.


After the baptism, Rev. Semson Nip conducted the Inaugural Ceremony for the San Cristobal Chinese Christian Fellowship (Church). Paco Gao, President of the Venezuelan Association of Chinese Churches, presented the leaders of the fellowship a certificate of Inauguration. Please lift up this fellowship of Christians in your prayers, that God will keep and protect them. The brothers and sisters here thirst and hunger after spiritual nourishment. This indeed excites our hearts.


After the Baptism/Inaugural Service, the Venezuelan church invited the Chinese to join them in the worship. Mrs. Ana Nip translated the service. They felt it was an honor that they could worship God together with the Chinese community; the Lord’s Supper was observed together to remember the grace of God. They welcome us with such warmth and love, that our hearts were deeply touched.

下午



浸禮崇拜後,聖基督華人基督徒團契在波仔和楚霞家舉行第一次正式聚會,由聶牧師帶領詩歌一同讚美神。吳天凱牧師用羅馬書6:3-4 鼓勵剛受浸新葡和弟兄姊妹、朋友。最後由聶牧師總结,並且有感動呼召慕道朋友決志接受主耶穌,當時沒有人舉手;但後來休息閒談的時候,Paco 與華女傾談,並作決志禱告。大家得知華女決志接受主耶穌成為她個人的救主時,大家熱烈鼓掌興奮地歡迎她,同得福音的好處。後來有機會與她傾談,好奇的問她,什麼促使妳改變決定?她回答說:與Paco 分享後,覺得再沒有理由不接受主,更不想再錯過機會。



是的,我們一生可能已錯過了不少的機會,若然你知道神可以給予你豐盛和永恆的生命,就㑹知道這是一個不能錯過的機會。



In the afternoon, the San Cristobal Chinese Christian Fellowship (Church) held its first meeting. Rev. Semson Nip led the singing praising God together. Rev. Andrew Wu used Romans 6:3-4 to encourage the newly baptized and others in attendance. Rev. Nip concluded the service with a call to those who are seeking to make a decision to follow Jesus. At the time, no one raised their hand. After the service, during the fellowship time, Paco was chatting with Wah and she decided to accept Jesus as their Savior. When the decision was announced, all clapped joyfully to welcome her into the family. She was asked afterward, what prompted her to make the decision? She answered that, after talking with Paco, she could not find a reason not to follow Jesus, and does not want to miss this opportunity.

Yes! There are many missed opportunities in our lives. If you know that God wants to give you an abundant eternal life, why miss this one opportunity?

Saturday, April 26, 2014

第一日, 第二日


At SFO ready to depart

經過二十二小時、三次的飛機接駁,我們終於到委內瑞拉的首都加拉加斯市。雖然是疲累,但是我們心中仍是充滿歡欣及激動。因為我們是經歷過神的保守和恩典。

因為我們的行程,在 Caracas 的飛機接駁,只有三個小時內,我們要下飛機、辦理入境手續、過海關、取行李、check in 內陸機、再過安檢、趕到登機閘口。所以當我們在邁亞密的閘口見到我們要乘座的飛機時,心中十分安心。但過了不久,得知飛機雖延遅一小時,因為公路有交通意外機組人員要遅到,我們即將問題要準時到達加拉加斯機場交托在禱告中。感謝神!飛機也及時趕到,但另一個挑戰亦接踵而來,當我們已領取行李時心情興奮預備過海關出閘時我們的護照就被委國扣留了。領隊王傳道被召入特別房間相討。其他人則在心中默默禱告。出奇地一瞬間王傳道出來説沒事繼續走,感謝神的恩典夠用。出了閘看見聶牧師和 Mario 弟兄招呼也沒有他們就搶着我們的行李忙命跑到另外一個登機大樓忙着為我們check in 當到達櫃檯時曉得他們已經 Check in 完畢,幸好有當地弟兄 Mario 相助,他很快的為我們成功check-in,乘機安全到達目的地 San Cristobal。感謝神,我們再一次經歷神的保守。

當我們到達當地接待我們的弟兄家,波仔和楚霞新居時很興ᚒ見到他們一家和新生嬰孩,他們的小孩為我們帶來很多的歡樂,感謝神給予他們恩惠和豐盛,他們的小孩將成為本地教會的支柱,將來的領導者,當我們得知過去的年日神如何引領他們在社區的服事,邀請朋友分享神給予他們的恩惠,用愛心和行動來使人認識神。同時在晚飯的再次遇到其他的弟兄妹妹,看見他們在屬靈上成長,更能看到神的確據。

請為我們明天代禱,我們㑹參與教會慶祝三個受浸的弟兄姊妹和團契的成立典禮。

Day 1, Day 2


At Caracas airport, connecting to San Cristobal

After twenty-two hours of traveling, and three connecting flights, we have finally arrived in San Cristobal, Venezuela. Although the trip was tiring, but our hearts are filled with joy and excitement, for we have seen God’s protection and His generous grace.

1. For our itinerary, we worried about our connection in Caracas. We had only 3 hours to get off the plane, go through customs, pick up our luggage, go to the domestic terminal, check in, and go through security and on to the gate. We were relieved when we saw the plane already at the gate when we arrived in Miami. However, the flight was delayed an hour due to an accident on the freeway which kept the flight crew from arriving on time. We were assured in our hearts throughout the journey for we rest our trust in our God who called us to go to serve our brothers and sisters in San Cristobal. We knew that he would override and get us safely all the way to our destination.

Although the flight was over an hour late, we went through immigration and customs with no problem. With the help of Pastor Nip and the brothers at Caracas, we were able to run with our luggage from the international terminal to domestic, and check in with only a few minutes to spare. We thank God for His hand in keeping us safe throughout our traveling.

2. When we arrived in San Cristobal, we went to the new residence of 波仔 and 楚霞. We rejoiced with them with their new baby boy. Watching the maturing of their other children, brought us great joy and we thank God for His blessings upon His children who are key to the growth of the local congregation. We cannot but give thanks to God when we heard their sharing of how God used them in the last years in reaching the community in San Cristobal. We also met other brothers and sisters at dinner. Their spiritual maturity was clearly evident in their lives and outlook.

Please pray for us tomorrow as we will be joining the Hispanic church in celebrating Sunday with three baptisms and the inauguration of the Chinese Church.

Monday, April 21, 2014

2014 委內瑞拉短宣隊隊員




 Tracey Tam, Kate Shui, Sylvia Lee, Leslie Wong, Pastor Andrew Wu, Raymond Lau


請在禱告中記念我們

Thursday, April 17, 2014

委內瑞拉華人教㑹情況簡報





委內瑞拉 位於 哥倫比亞 右面之一片大地,面積約 916,700 km2。全國人口約二千三百萬,首都人口約四百萬,國家主要出產 石油 礦鐵及鉛。農產品十分充足,是一個資源十分足自給的國家。現今美元市面對換值為 一美元對換國價委幣二千一百五十元,市面價約二千七百元。全國華藉人口统計,於二零零一年一月份中國大使舘公佈合法移民約有十四萬,大多為廣東人,而沒有 身份居留者約有三萬,根據華人消息透露,平均每月仍有不少數目的華僑非法入境。中國人在 委國 之名譽不差,本地人對中國人亦沒有歧視。委國華人批發行業較為集中。很多地方一條街亦有十至二十多間華人商鋪,華人生活平淡,平時愛好玩牌,睡眠,看錄像 帶,最熱門的是賭博。

自從一九九九年查衛斯總統上任後,反對派的攻擊而國家失業率提升,物價倍增,市面罪案提升,華人生活及事業亦受重大影響。後於二零零 二年四月十一日,發生 政黨內戰後至今,全國面對政治與經濟之動亂與衰退。直至二零零五年全國已走回平靜,人民生活與經濟亦返回平穩。對於很多人民與僑胞在 政亂中曾造成的傷害印 象深刻,華胞對福音亦開始更接受。
一九八五年從一處於首都 Caracas 的小型福音團契開始,直至一九八九由溫哥華門諾弟兄會差派宣教士莊健牧師一家開始,在七年中為主辛勞事奉,並對外宣廣招募,亦得到美加兩地的牧者及信徒不 斷支持與開荒,蒙主恩典,今日委國已成立的華人教會,共有八間。

全國統計華人信徒約有六百人
(二零零九年统計)

教㑹                     城市                     始於     現職事奉         宗派
主恩堂                 CARACAS           1990     聶深信牧師   門諾弟兄㑹
十架堂                 PL CRUZ             1990     聶深信牧師     門諾弟兄㑹
委京浸信㑹          CARACAS           1992                            浸信㑹
巴城浸信㑹          BARQUISIMETO  1994                            浸信㑹
華戀社宣道㑹      VALENCIA            1994                           宣道㑹
四海福音之家      MARACAY            2008                           宣道㑹
播道㑹互愛堂      MARACAIBO        1996                           播道㑹
基督教華人團契  PUNTI FIJI                                                華人團契
恆愛浸信會         VALENCIA                         楊少波牧師     恆愛浸信㑹

委國仍有很多福音未到之處,正等待我們同心收割。這一片廣大的禾場,亦需要更多不但愛主愛人的同工,更加願意犠牲,一同互相効力共同 收割,叫愛神的人得益處。委內瑞拉是南美洲的一個新發展好工場,我們願各長執及同工齊心代禱。


聶深信牧師修編(2010