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「要常常喜樂， ¹⁷ 不住禱告， ¹⁸ 凡事謝恩；這就是　神在基督耶穌裡給你們的旨意。」(帖前 5:16-18)

“Always be full of joy. ¹⁷ Never stop praying. ¹⁸ Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ERV)

默想禱告: 九 月三日離別芝加哥往紐約。汽車啟動前匆匆發出一條短訉, 向親友、教會、同事、同工、舊識新交集體道別, 當時內心情意綿綿, 依依不捨三十多載在此地度 過的悠悠歲月, 難免悵然若有所失; 但同時又為神所賜一個生命的轉機, 全新的托付和挑戰而感覺興奮莫明。雖然已到遲暮之年,還蒙主呼召, 到遠方陌生之地, 服侍主也回饋社會, 有機會向神償還心中的許願，喜樂的心情難以壓止, 於是下定了決心用力踩上油門, 車子當下如野馬脫韁, 朝向美國東岸奔馳。

每到達一處加油站、遊客休憩區，只要一撥開智能手機，許 多條回郵便陸陸續續地在眼前噗噗浮現, 有來自近處, 並遠方海內外深情的祝福, 話中充滿著鼓勵和支持, 我和妻子頓時感到身心靈輕盈地沐浴在神的大愛 中, 眾人的代禱成為我們心中的力量,深信萬事互相效力, 一切都有主的保守, 我們衹需要掏出的是一顆順服聖靈帶領的心,按著衪的旨意來完成祂在我們身 上早已經安排好的工作。

因此內心有說不盡的感恩。感謝神給我們作了量身訂做的企劃，一切都是我們意想不到但又合稱的位份。又感謝 “角聲佈道團”總幹事勞伯祥牧師的厚待，角聲同工們誠摯的接納，短短一週已經嚐到家的溫馨，真是福氣!

夜深人静, 法拉盛鬧市終於謝幕沉息, 遠眺曼哈頓摩天樓閃爍亮麗的燈光, 此刻我默默祈禱，求主賜我安寧, 把自己的心思意志完全降服在祂的面前，不再追逐那對心智無益的事物, 學習從主的心腸角度看人事,做一個全天候, 懷抱“聽命勝於獻祭” 心態主的侍從。感恩禱告奉主耶穌聖名，阿們。(陳熾弟兄分享)

Meditation & Prayer: Right before we started the car engine on September 3, we sent a short message “Goodbye to Chicago for now”. Unexpectedly, every time we stopped by a gas station or rest area on our way to NY, my Samsung Galaxy intermittently sounded off new messages from families and friends, church co-workers, organizations…wishing us well. We felt like being surrounded by a thick but soft embrace, pampering us with lots of encouraging words and edifying messages, which created an instant spiritual power-boost in our hearts.

Leaving Chicago, our hometown after 30s years is definitely difficult for us. But God’s calling was strong enough to supersede the emotional attachment to our comfort zone. As a retiree, I can’t imagine myself getting up late and have dim sum everyday kind of routine bookmarking the last chapter of our lives. Most importantly, I must fulfill my vow to God for saving my life as a stroke survivor.

Thanksgiving becomes my way of life. Be able to breathing in fresh air every day, to be able to walk and talk is indeed a blessing to me, let alone to have the privilege to serve Him in any capacity. Everything else is the icing on the cake.

Our hearts are therefore full of joy and thanksgiving to accept God’s assignment to witness for him in Flushing in NY, where over a million Chinese immigrants (legal and illegal) are breaking their backs to survive in a hub of ethnic enclaves, yet a strategic and fertile ground to share the gospel message.

We also appreciate Rev. Lo Pak-Cheung, Executive Director of the Chinese Christian Herald Crusades (CCHC), who kindly offer us the opportunity to work under his wings, taking us in as their family members. CCHC co-workers are also quite amazing with their hospitality and acceptance. We feel right at home after a short week.

We are constantly reminded of this verse: “Always be full of joy. ¹⁷ Never stop praying. ¹⁸ Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ERV) I praise Him for keeping his word to allow us to experience these spiritual blessings as long as we keep our promise to serve him faithfully, in Jesus name we pray, amen. (Brother Mike Chan sharing)

代禱事項 Prayer Requests:

·    請為陳熾弟兄夫婦在角聲新的事奉工場代禱,求主賜智慧力量。陳弟兄被委任 “移民服務中心主任, 秋紅姊妹為 “福音廣場行政經理”, 責任重大, 需要耐心學習。

最新聯繫 New Address: Mike & Sarah Chan

42-35 Main Street, Arcadia Condo Apt. 4K, Flushing NY 11355

630-699-9460 (cell) 718-359-2030 ext.8215 (Office)

·    Please pray for Mike & Sarah as they are appointed “Immigrant Services Center Director” and “Gospel Plaza Administration Manager” positions with daunting responsibilities. Pray for patience and wisdom.

附圖是角聲與聯邦SBA簽約提供就業、創業講座及輔導。http://www.worldjournal.com/view/full_nyb/25756892/article-SBA%E8%88%87%E8%A7%92%E8%81%B2%E8%BC%94%E5%B0%8E%E5%B0%B1%E6%A5%AD-%E6%AF%8F%E6%9C%88%E8%BE%A6%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E8%AC%9B%E5%BA%A7--?instance=nybusiness

Attached is CCHC signing contract with Small Business Administration to provide workshops and counseling for business creation and loan assistance.

王倚真、楊靜姝、陈炽 榮神传播協會 

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