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Thanksgiving，感恩，感謝します

11/23/2016

上個主日，我講道的主題是『當感恩的事』。什麼是我們最當感恩的事呢？我想是神把聖經給我們。聖經傳到我們手中經過一段非常不容易的歷史。許多人為了把聖經傳遞給下一代，或翻譯聖經，犧牲了自己的生命，如今藉著聖經，我們可以認識神，學習真理，給我們人類帶來方向與希望。然而有多少人知道，人類的盼望在聖經裡？特別是日本人，他們是否知道呢？
日本人可以說是非常喜歡閱讀的民族，許多國家實體書店都漸漸關門倒閉，我家本來在台灣也是開書店的，台灣看書的人是越來越少。然而日本人讀那麼多的書，大多數的人對聖經可能連翻都沒翻過。日本需要有人去向他們分享、解釋、傳遞聖經的內容。在這感恩節的時刻，思想神的恩典，我們真要感謝主，賜給我們藉著聖經認識祂的機會。也懇求主給日本人開闊的心，更多的機會，來打開人類歷史上最重要的一本書。聖經。因此他們真正明白真理，而真理能使他們得著真正的自由。

『凡你們所作的，無論是言語或行為，都要奉主耶穌的名，藉著他感謝父　神』(歌羅西書 3:17)

Last Sunday I preached a sermon title, "the things we should be most thankful." What is the things that we should be most thankful? I think it is the bible. God gave us His word. I briefly survey through the history, we learned that bible did not come easily. Many people sacrifices their lives in order to translated the word of God. Today, through the bible, we can know who God is, and learn the truth, so we can have purpose and direction in live. Yet how may people really know, the the hope of the human race is in the bible? What about Japanese? do they know?
I learn that Japanese people are very much like to read. In many countries, physical bookstore are closing business, yet not Japan. However, even though Japanese read so much, they probably never flip a page of the bible. Japan need people to share, to interpret, to preach the bible message to them.
In this thanksgiving, as I reflect on God's goodness, I was moved to thank the Lord, because He gave us the opportunity to know Him through the bible. Let us ask the Lord to open the heart of Japanese people and give them more exposure to the bible, and have a desire to study God's word, so they might find the truth, and the truth will set them free.

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17 (ESV)

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為什麼宣教士需要募款？Why we raise support?

11/1/2016

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有些關心我們的朋友問說，為什麼我們需要募款？我們差會寫了一篇文章，相信會幫助大家瞭解。以下就是我的翻譯，想看原版的請看這裡。WHY WE RAISE SUPPORT

邀約宣教伙伴的過程，是宣教士長期宣教成功的關鍵。平均來說，WV的宣教士所需要募款的金額大約是一年$80,000美金，這數字讓很多基督徒與非基督徒都一臉的質疑。為什麼去住在開發中國家需要這麼多錢？（註：日本是非常貴的地方，需要募的款項是比這數字還大）那些地方不是什麼東西都比較便宜嗎？宣教士到處跟家人、朋友要錢這不是很尷尬嗎？WV深深的相信，為了跨文化宣教募款而努力是非常值得的。WV也提供完整的訓練，教導宣教士以榮耀神的角度，建立宣教支持同伴。
以下就是六個理由為什麼宣教士要募款

1) 募款是合乎聖經的
聖經中有許多的經文說明人對財務的心與對神的心之間的關係。耶穌的教導中提到我們應該如何對待我們的財產幾乎比任何其他主題還多。哥林多後書9:6-15節是一段非常美的經文提到慷慨奉獻與結果如何。歷代志上29:9也告訴我們奉獻可以是一件非常喜樂的事情：『人民因這些人自願奉獻而歡喜，因為他們一心樂意奉獻給耶和華，大衛王也非常歡喜。』藉由這方式，宣教士募款的過程提供弟兄姊妹一個熱心奉獻的事奉機會。約翰三書5-8節也教導了給神工人的奉獻『親愛的，你向弟兄所行的，特別是向外地來的弟兄所行的，都是出於忠心。6他們在教會面前證實了你的愛；你照著　神所喜悅的，資助他們的旅程，這樣是好的。7因為他們為主的名出外，並沒有從教外人接受甚麼。8所以我們應當接待這樣的人，好讓我們為了真理成為同工。』
我們的宣教士分享- 50個理由為什麼我會願意再次募款

2) 宣教士募款讓弟兄姊妹有一個能在神國投資的機會
宣教事工的籌備有如開業的小公司一般。他們有異象與使命，但他們需要投資者與財務使他們的好主意能落實。宣教士不是到處要錢，他們是邀請親朋好友來加入一個大過於我們自己的理想來奮鬥。那些願意奉獻自己努力賺來的錢的人，事實上就是投資在神國度擴張的大業之中。透過宣教士努力把福音向世界各個角落傳揚。

3) 宣教士募款使得宣教士能向事工負責
宣教士也常常在沒有背後宣教機構或支持者網絡的情況下去到宣教地。他們不向任何人報告，而且也沒有人會監督他們所要完成的事情。然而，當宣教士是由一大群後方的朋友、家人、教會支持時，這就是一幅基督的肢體一起同工的美麗圖畫。從這群背後的支持者，時常性的鼓勵與監督幫助宣教士能持守目標，特別是長期的。這也不只是一個每個月金錢轉手的工作關係。宣教士與宣教伙伴所建立的關係是最有意義的關係，因為他們所代表的犧牲奉獻與合作。財務支持者也是（很盼望是）最勇猛的禱告戰士，因為他們也是深深的渴望萬民歸向基督。

4) 宣教士募款預備宣教士能長久的事奉
對於大部分的宣教士，宣教伙伴邀約(募款）的過程時常是令人沮喪、挫折與無動於衷的狀態。然而，宣教伙伴邀約過程也會帶來無比的喜樂，因我們將經歷神在很實際的事情上看到神的信實。事實上，這高低起伏的過程就是先嚐嚐在海外跨文化地區生活所要面對的所謂的『正常』日子。再加上語言學習與文化適應，還有照顧家庭再加上事奉，你開始瞭解為什麼募款是學習有毅力、信靠主最重要的過程，這有助於將來長久在外宣教的成功率。

5) 募款本身就是事奉
募款的過程不但加強宣教士事奉的彈性，這也給宣教士機會來服事所接觸的人。有時這代表著鼓勵基督徒在奉獻上能更進步。其他時候，就是給一個聆聽的耳朵與禱告。宣教伙伴的建立是一個雙向的道路。這不單只是關於海外宣教的需要與計畫。盧雲說過這句話『我們不需要擔心錢的問題，卻要在意我們和支持者之間的關係，是否我們能幫助他們更靠近神』

6) 募款能帶來永久的果子
WV宣教士所需要募款的金額或許看起來很高，但請記得，這整個目的是要讓宣教士能長久的蓬勃發展。我們的預算著重於『長期健康、退休計畫、教育基金、健康與撤退保險、交通工具、房租還有很多』。一個大的預算可以讓宣教士能計畫長久的投入宣教，而不會因財務吃緊而被迫撤離。在屬靈上與財物上若有更多人來支持宣教士，這樣宣教士就能更長久與有效的為福音做美好的見證。

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Remember the day of commission 記得奉獻生命的那一天

8/3/2016

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我們能服事神，成為主的僕人是因基督愛的感動。另一層面的體會，就是接受神聖任務委派時那種榮譽感與喜悅、感動。我們雖然感到不配，但我們體會這都是因基督的豐盛恩典。能承擔這偉大的使命，讓我們深深感受到，奉獻自己是人生最高的使命。
日本的武士道，就是絕對效忠主人，甚至到最後也效忠主人也願意切腹自殺。基督不但先為我們死，整救了我們，也真是把那永恆的產業賜給我們。我們當學習武士道，向基督完全的效忠，因祂的心意是要讓這未及之民聽聞福音。我們渴望看見日本的武士道，能有真正、正確的效忠對象，就是那唯一的真神，耶穌基督。

求主幫助我時時記得那一天，在眾人面前，他把我們分別出來，為了這榮耀的使命而奉獻生命。

『13因為“凡求告主名的，都必得救。”14然而，人還沒有信他，怎能求告他呢？沒有聽見他，怎能信他呢？沒有人傳揚，怎能聽見呢？15如果沒有蒙差遣，怎能傳揚呢？』（羅馬書 10:9-15)

We can serve the Lord, and become God's servant, is all because of the love of Christ moved us. Another important understanding is, we are been commission a honorable duty. We felt honor yet humble by this great commission. This lead us to realized that giving our lives, is the highest calling one can have.
Japanese bushido (Way of warrior) is the absolute faithfulness to the master, even willing to do Seppuku (suicide) when master commands it. Christ not only die for us first, He saved us, and promise an eternal inheritance for us. We need to learn a true bushido, faithfulness to the right object, who is Christ. Because His hearts want this unreach nation to be reach by the gospel. We desire to see more Japanese to have true bushido to the right person. The right person is the one true God, our Lord Jesus Christ.

May God help us to remember on that day, He consecrated us for this glorious purpose. We offer our lives to Him for this glorious mission.

“13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent?" (Rom. 10:11-15)

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For the Joy of Japan 為了日本民族認識神而喜樂

8/1/2016

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“Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. (Psalm 67:3–4, ESV)

Why a person decides to walk on the path of mission? And become a vessel in God’s hand? Giving up his life, and have no regret? This verse is the heart of God, it is also a verse that touched people’s heart for mission. People who step-out to the unknown life and uncontrollable life. This kind of sacrifices, is it worth it? Is it crazy or stupid? On July/31/2016, Sunday, when most Christian are busy in the church serve, a loving and faithful family was taken to be with the Lord. This family have 5 people, the youngest was only 2 and half months. Husband and wife both only 29 years old. They were struck by a truck from behind. Suddenly, the car was crash and become a fireball. This sad news was so socking that the local news also reports about it. I saw some a comment online said “this is the reason I don’t believe god, they must have pray for their kids every day, and they were going to a mission training, why god let this tragedy happen?” this.. maybe is the question that we all struggle with. Why? Aren’t they going to serve God? they almost ready to depart for Japan, why God let this happen? How can we accept this reality?

How did brother Pals decide to become a missionary? In year 2011, his church, Bethlehem Baptist church with desiring God had a mission conference. On this conference he heard the message preach by Michael Oh, this sermon was about the need in Japan. Brother Pals felt called to reach this unreach people group, so he step out by faith.

After all these years of training and waiting, the departure date was about to come. They were planning to leave for Japan in October. They are on the road to attend their final training. They plan to live in Japan, serve among Japanese so they can see this nation come to worship the one true God. Sadly, the whole family was gone. They have graduated first. Everyone from worldventure was saddened by this news. Yet, we ask the Lord to help us see, how his life can bring great impact in people’s life. Will more people be touched by their beautiful life and be moved to give their life for the kingdom business?

I remember many years ago, I heard the story of William Borden. He was called to be missionary to China, about 100 years ago, in his diary he wrote, “no reserve, no retreat, no regret.” He was from a wealthy family, he had high education, and his father planning to give him the inheritance. However, he knew God’s calling, so he determines to become missionary. As he prepares his final training in Egypt, he got sick, sadly he passed away shortly after. He was only 25 years old.

I also remember, in my seminary, at my preaching class. I had a classmate, he was between 40~50 years old. He used to work in Vegas show business, yet God saved him and call him, so he was preparing to become pastor. I remember he is so talent in preaching, and he got many great life experience. He only has maybe one more year of study. One day, I was chatting with him at the parking lot, who would know that that was the final day I saw him. He passed away few days after. These things makes me want to ask, “why Lord! Why?” Bro. Pals have a tattoo verse (which I find out from his friend facebook comment) “And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (Job 1:21, ESV)

To those whom may not know God that well, and questioning, “do you believe in such kind of god?” we must give an answer. We must understand, for Christian live is (for) Christ, die is gain (Christ). Therefore, death is not an end to Christian, it is not hopeless tragedy. Death is graduation, lay down the burden of this life, and immediately enter into the presence of God. This is not self-comfort, this is guarantee, this is a promise. In his prayer letter, brother Pals mention he read a paragraph from his pastor, John Piper, it says.
“Life is not a straight line leading from one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and troubled road. Switchback after switchback. And the point of biblical stories like Joseph and Job and Esther and Ruth is to help us feel in our bones (not just know in our heads) that God is for us in all these strange turns. God is not just showing up after the trouble and cleaning it up. He is plotting the course and managing the troubles with far-reaching purposes for our good and for the glory of Jesus Christ.” – John Piper, in A Sweet and Bitter Providence

Maybe God is already preparing them, may the Lord also prepare us. Maybe we will never know why God took them, that question maybe is not that important. The important thing is, we know we will meet again, they have lived a beautiful life for Christ. Although short, yet glory. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21, ESV)

May God help us, and also help anyone who read this blog, we must know that God control everything for 2 purposes, one is for our benefit, two is all for the glory of His kingdom.

I only knew brother Jamison not long ago, we exchange email, and share how God called us. We expect to serve together and hoping to have great fellowship in the near future. How can I say his leaving is for Christ glory? God’s army has lost a great solider, a brother who love God and love people, a brother who love Japan and desire to see this largest unreach people to be preach for the gospel. He gave his all, yet who is going to fulfill his dream? I asked the Lord, let the love they have for Japan, have it in me, let me and Jennifer to fulfill their dream for them. May God used their story to touch more people, so that more labor will be call into ministry. Also, more and more people will be aware the gospel need in Japan. Let our lives not be wasted it, let our lives live in God’s calling.

Brother Pals' family planning to bury their ash in Japan. May their lives touched thousands and thousands of Japanese to know the love of Christ, may their sacrifices bear fruits, so that this nation will become a global mission force. Let gospel be preach from Japan to all nations. We will see each other again, we will celebrate and worship with many others, especially Japanese, we will worship Jesus together. The Lord will wipe away all our tears.

This is the news of what happen
This is the announcement from Worldventure, our mission agency.

I like to share a song, a Japanese worship song.
May our heart be heal knowing that our brother's family is worshiping Christ in heaven.

When our tears have passed
The fountain will flow from here
One day will bear fruit
And we will be filled with joy
(Chorus)
Even the flowers, the clouds, and the vast ocean
Sing out the name of Jesus
Let it ring to the sky
Sing, my soul, of His grace
(Verse 2)
Heavens will open
And we shall look up and see
One day the flowers will bloom
And the Lord of glory will come

ここに泉はわく Koko ni izumi waku
涙をすぎるとき Namida wo sugiru toki
やがて実を結び Yagate mi wo musubi
笑い声に満ちる Waraigoe ni michiru
(Chorus)
花も雲も風も大海も Hana mo kumo mo kaze mo ooumi mo
奏でよ奏でよイエスを Kanadeyo kanadeyo Iesu wo
空に響け歌え魂よ Sora ni hibike utae tamashii yo
恵みを恵みを恵みを Megumi wo megumi wo megumi wo
(Verse 2)
仰げ天は開き Aoge ten wa hiraki
僕らは見るだろう Bokura wa mirudarou
やがて花は咲き Yagate hana wa saki
栄光の主が来られる Eikou no Shu ga korarer

『神啊！願眾民都稱謝你，願萬民都稱謝你。願萬族都快樂歡呼，因為你按正直統管眾民，並引導地上的萬族。』（詩篇67:3-4）
是什麼原因，一個人決定走向宣教的路，成為神手中的器皿，奉獻生命，一生無悔？這經文是神的心意，也是觸動一個人，願意走向一條未知而且無法掌握的人生。然而，這樣的付出是否是愚蠢的？是否是多餘的？是否是不值得的？7月31日2016年禮拜日，正當基督徒都在教會忙著崇拜與事奉，一個寶貴的家庭，一個敬虔愛主的家庭，一個即將踏上異國的宣教士，我將來的宣教同工，剎那之間被主接回天家。一家五口，最小的只有兩個月半。而他們夫婦也只有29歲。他們被卡車從後面撞上，車子順時間變成一團火球。這悲劇震撼社區，也上了新聞。在網站上有人就憤恨的說，『這就是我不相信有神的原因』他們一定天天為孩子的平安禱告，而且他們是要去接受宣教訓練的，為什麼上帝讓他們這樣悲慘的離開？…這…或許也是許多基督徒心中的疑問。為什麼？他不是要去事奉嗎？他不是已經快預備好，再過幾個月就要去住在日本，長期的向日本人傳福音嗎？這怎麼能讓人接受呢？
這位弟兄，為什麼會感動走向宣教的路？因為在2011年，他的教會舉辦了宣教年會，在大會上Michael Oh(洛桑宣教大會的主席)講了一篇道，關於日本的需要。他因此受感動，決定成為宣教士前往日本宣教。經過了這些年的等候與訓練。他這趟車程就是要前往最後一個月的訓練，之後計畫在10月搬到日本，長期住在那裡，為了日本人也能一同敬拜基督而努力。如今他一家先回天家，先畢業了。我們與差會所有同仁都非常難過。我們求主讓我們看見，他們的生命將產生什麼樣的果效呢？是否更多的人因他們美麗的生命而感動，也願意投入天國大業呢？
記得幾年前我也聽過一個故事，就是William Borden（威廉‧波頓）的故事。他也是在100年前，要去中國的宣教士。在他的日記裡寫了這麼一句名言『不保留, 不退縮, 不後悔』，他本是富家子弟，又有高等學位，父親盼望把家產讓他繼承，沒想到他堅決的要成為去中國的宣教士，因他清楚神的呼召。就在他到了埃及接受最後的宣教訓練，沒想到生了一場病，因此就過世了。他只有25歲！
這也讓我想到，我神學院講道學的同學。他大約40~50歲之間，他本來在拉斯維加斯秀場做製作人，然而神拯救了他也呼召了他，他的人生有了新的開始。還記得他講道生動活潑很有內容，他有很多的人生經驗，正預備接受裝備，成為牧師。神學的裝備也剩下最後一年多左右。有一天下課，我跟他在學校停車場聊天，打招呼。沒想到這會是最後一次見到他。這些事情發生，我們都很想問，主啊！為什麼？然而就如我這位本來要成為同工的弟兄身上刺青的一句話，『我赤身出於母胎，也必赤身歸去。賞賜的是耶和華，收回的也是耶和華；耶和華的名是應當稱頌的。』(約伯記 1:20)
我們要回答，許多對神不完全認識、明白的人所提出的疑問，『這樣的神你還要信嗎？』我們必須明白，基督徒活著是為基督，死了就得著基督。所以『死』對我們來說並不是結局，也不是絕望的悲劇。『死』是畢業，是歇了地上的勞苦，馬上到天上與基督永遠的享受。這不單只是安慰，這是保證，這是確據。在這位宣教士的代禱信中，他寫過一段話，是他從他牧師John Piper的書中所看到的。
生命不是一條直線，從一個祝福走到下一個祝福，最後進天國。生活是一條曲折與困難的路。常常變來變去。聖經中許多故事的重點如約瑟、約伯、以斯帖、路得等等，都是為了要幫助我們讓我們深刻的體會（不只是給我們一些頭腦的知識）神是為了我們（或神祂把自己給我們）在這些奇怪的轉則之中。神不是當難處發生後出先收拾殘局，祂計畫每一步，並且管理每一個困難，為了是一個更超越與目的，為了是我們的好處與基督的榮耀。約翰派博，書名：在上帝酸甜苦辣的保守中 （以上是我自己的翻譯，不見的完美）
“Life is not a straight line leading from one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and troubled road. Switchback after switchback. And the point of biblical stories like Joseph and Job and Esther and Ruth is to help us feel in our bones (not just know in our heads) that God is for us in all these strange turns. God is not just showing up after the trouble and cleaning it up. He is plotting the course and managing the troubles with far-reaching purposes for our good and for the glory of Jesus Christ.”
– John Piper, in A Sweet and Bitter Providence
似乎主已經再預備他們，求神也預備我們，我們或許永遠也不會知道為什麼，然而這不是重要的問題，而是我們知道我們會再相會。他們為基督活了美好的一生，雖然短暫，但卻是榮耀。『我活著就是基督，我死了就有益處。』（腓1:21）。求神幫助我，也幫助所有讀這文章的人，我們真要知道上帝掌管一切為了兩個目的，一個是真正為了我們的好處，一個是為了神國的榮耀。
我才剛認識這位同工不久，我們彼此分享一些主如何呼召我們，我們充滿盼望與期待將來能一起同工。怎麼說他的離去如何說是為了基督的榮耀呢？神國失去一位精兵，一位愛神愛靈魂的僕人，一位愛日本，渴望看見這世界最大的未及之民能聽聞福音，他擺上一切。然而他的夢想誰來實現？我求主！他們夫婦那份愛日本的心，求主讓我和欣慧去完成。但願他的故事能感動更多更多的人，來投入天國福音大業，也感動大家關注日本福音的需要。我們的一生不要白活，不管長短，我們要活在神的旨意中。
我弟兄一家的骨灰將計畫安葬在日本，願他的生命感動千千萬萬的日本人能認識基督的愛，歸向基督，讓他所有的犧牲都有一天都能開花結果，使這民族能成為宣教大軍，福音從日本傳出去。當我們見主面的那一天，我們都可以一同歡呼讚美，與萬邦萬族，特別是日本人，一同敬拜耶穌。主必要擦乾我們一切的眼淚！

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在這分享一首日文詩歌，求主安慰我們的心靈
When our tears have passed
The fountain will flow from here
One day will bear fruit
And we will be filled with joy
(Chorus)
Even the flowers, the clouds, and the vast ocean
Sing out the name of Jesus
Let it ring to the sky
Sing, my soul, of His grace
(Verse 2)
Heavens will open
And we shall look up and see
One day the flowers will bloom
And the Lord of glory will come

ここに泉はわく Koko ni izumi waku
涙をすぎるとき Namida wo sugiru toki
やがて実を結び Yagate mi wo musubi
笑い声に満ちる Waraigoe ni michiru
(Chorus)
花も雲も風も大海も Hana mo kumo mo kaze mo ooumi mo
奏でよ奏でよイエスを Kanadeyo kanadeyo Iesu wo
空に響け歌え魂よ Sora ni hibike utae tamashii yo
恵みを恵みを恵みを Megumi wo megumi wo megumi wo
(Verse 2)
仰げ天は開き Aoge ten wa hiraki
僕らは見るだろう Bokura wa mirudarou
やがて花は咲き Yagate hana wa saki
栄光の主が来られる Eikou no Shu ga korareru

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Appointee service 差遣典禮

7/12/2016

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普世宣教是神給教會的心意，能成為主的僕人是最大的榮幸與恩典。感謝主透過這差遣禮，再次幫助我們堅定主的呼召與帶領。
這個日子，將成為時常提醒我們的日子，特別是面對困難想要放棄的時候，我們將記得，神與我們同在，祂在我們身上要做的工、要透過我們去完成的工尚未完成，除非我們離開這世界。這真是我們屬靈里程碑的日子。一切榮耀頌讚歸給主。

Global mission is God's will for His church, we are so honor to be called by God, it is all because of His grace and mercy. Thank the Lord through this appointee service.
God confirmed His calling in our lives. This day will be the day to remind us, when we face hardship and feel like to give up, we will remember that God is with us, and He is not done with us, until we leave this earth. This is the landmark day. To God be the glory.

雖然我們這班宣教伙伴才剛認識不久，但因共同的異象與呼召，我們經歷在主裡的合一與基督的愛，這真像一個大家庭。能成為彼此的支持與鼓勵，這是最讓人興奮的一件事。我們聽到彼此蒙召的故事，也從彼此身上看到神奇妙的帶領。這給我們帶來感動的淚水。
我們的年齡從20多一直到50多，雖然年齡、背景都不同，來自不同州，但能一起受訓練，一起體會預備長期宣教的各項學習與挑戰，讓我們深深體會宣教不是關於我，也不是我一個人事，是神國的事，是團隊的事奉，是所有聖徒一起團結合作的使命。我們經驗到在主裡一同奮戰的感受。真是感謝讚美主！讓我們感動流淚與興奮的是，我們這七隊宣教士將代表去到世界4大洲。一隊要去非洲，一隊要去北非，一隊要去東南亞，一隊要去歐洲，一隊要去南美洲、一隊要去最有需要神學教育的洲（因先生將成為聖經教授，他們要去缺乏神學資源的地方）加上我們要去亞洲。我們將在世界的各個不同地方，代表同一位主，為著同樣的使命，服事同一位主，我們順服主的帶領，我們並沒有什麼特別，但我們的主好奇妙。多麼令人興奮，神呼召他的僕人在世界各地成為祂的代表。我相信我們將看到神的偉大，也經歷祂的同在。願神賜福每一隊夫妻，當我們再預備還有參與各項訓練的時候。願神也幫助我們建立宣教伙伴，與支持網路。願神感動弟兄姊妹們，來加入我們一同同工來完成神所託付的使命。讓主的工作藉著眾弟兄姊妹與教會一起來完成。一切榮耀歸主名。
（有兩對宣教士的臉遮起來了，因為他們要去比較危險地區，雖然他們本人都是一表人才！）

Although we just met each other not long ago, we bonded together because of the common calling from God. We experience the unity and love of Christ, this is like a family.
We get to hear from each other, how God called us, and how He lead us to where we are now. This brings us joy and tears and celebration to our amazing God. Our ages from 20 up to 50+, although we are different in age, background, state, but we get to learn how to prepare for lifelong mission together. This is wonderful, and it helps us understand that mission is not about me, and not a one man show, but a kingdom business, it is team work, it is the work of all saints, churches together. We truly felt the comradery experience. The most exciting thing that brought us tears was that we seven couples are going to 4 different continent, one is going to Africa, one is to North Africa, one is to South-East Asia, one is to Europe, one is to South-America, and one is going to where theological education is needed, and us, we are going to Asia.
Although we are going to difference places, yet we are representing the same Lord, with the same purpose, to serve the same God, we follow and obey His leading, we are not special, but our God is amazing. What an exciting thing to see God send His labor to represent Him all over the world.
I believe we will see God's greatness and experience His presences in the days to come.
May God bless each and every couples, as we prepare and take up several training, and forming ministry partner, building support network.
May God call brothers and sisters to join hand and be partner in this mission journey with us, so the work of Lord can be accomplish through many Christians and Churches together.
To God be the glory.
(Two missionaries couples, I black out their faces, because they are going to restrict area. They are all very handsome and beautiful)

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