本仁愛初心、助幼苗成長
美更在八月底在北加州基督六家舉辦了講座 “本仁愛初心、助幼苗成長”,在南加州舉辦了相同主題的感恩餐會。我們感謝各位在百忙之中抽空參加活動,两場活動得以順利進行。
美更在八月底在北加州基督六家舉辦了講座 “本仁愛初心、助幼苗成長”,在南加州舉辦了相同主題的感恩餐會。我們感謝各位在百忙之中抽空參加活動,两場活動得以順利進行。
Last night, I went to a charity dinner. They had a lady from mainland China doing a sharing , who lost her arms and hands at 5 years old. Now she is in her late 20s, currently doing an occupational therapist program at a world known university in California.
No hands and doing an Occupational therapist program !
Amazing !
How can we complain again!!!!?????
We cannot complain at all.
That is all God’s work and grace ! She was so loved by the Lord!
I was at her table and had a chance to to talk with her. She was so cheerful and I asked her how she took care of herself. She was using her legs to hold chopsticks, played the cell phone, from time to time she would use her foot to move her long hair ! And she said she even used her foot to hold the keys to open the door and she cooks for herself. She was ‘right-footed’ ! She said she would stand on one leg and used her right foot to do chores if needed……… she is a devoted ‘believer’ she always bringing her problems to Christ in her prayers! Perhaps we should live our lives closer to Christ and learn from the Bible!
We should be more thankful for we already have and not continuously asking for things that we may not or do not need……..
* “There are only two ways to live your life. One as though everything is a miracle. The other is as though nothing is.” – Albert Einstein
* “We must find time to stop and thank people who make a difference in our lives.” – John F. Kennedy
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Gilbert Mak
李娜出生于中國農村,由祖母撫養。五歲時因意外雙手從肩膀截肢,被父母遺棄,得基督教家庭領養,並在送医院就医前給她施洗成為基督徒。
她雖然失去雙手,又不能配戴義肢,一切事情,如穿衣服、拿筷子吃飯、甚至用手機、彈琴,都得用脚完成,因而備受别人奇怪的眼光,但她却並不感到自卑,而選擇饒恕,因她知道上帝愛她已經足够了, 所以她的童年是挺快樂的。
光陰荏苒,李娜長成青少年,跟其他同齡孩子一樣,她感到迷茫、空虚,孤單,在她20歲生日前,她回歸到上帝的懷抱,重新得力。後來她輾轉來到美國,慿着不屈不撓的毅力完成大學。
李娜在2022 年獲名校 University of Southern California (南加大)取録攻讀博士學位。眾所周知,南加大是私立學校,昂貴的學費及住宿費不是普通學生能負担的,美國文化更新研究中心知道李娜的經歴,感於她特殊的經歴,堅毅的意志及努力,故而為她分担一部分學費。
在此美國文化更新研究中心祝願李娜學業有成,把所學的回饋社會,幫助他人,榮神益人。
無論何人、因為門徒的名、只把一杯涼水給這小子裡的一個喝、我實在告訴你們、這人不能不得賞賜。- 馬太福音 第十章 42 節
Twenty-seven years ago, I was born in a small village in WuAn, Hebei Provence, China. I was raised by my grandma because my birth mother had planned to give me to a random family due to the One Child Law. At the age of five, I had an electrical accident which caused me to lose both of my arms. Because of this accident, my whole life was completely changed. My birth parents abandoned me in an unfamiliar place. Fortunately, there was an elderly grandma who was a Christian who took me to her oldest son’s house to have a safe place to stay. Because of their belief about God, before sending me to the hospital, they had a priest baptize me because they did not want me to die without fulfilling their understanding of the Holy Spirit. After I got baptized, I started experiencing God’s blessings as a young believer. As a child, I did not feel bad because I lost both of my arms. In contrast, my childhood was fulfilled with happiness. Even when my peers and other adults looked at me differently, I chose to forgive them because I knew that God loves me and that was all that mattered.
Being able to go to a public school was hard for me in China. After I graduated from elementary school, it took me two years to be able to find a middle school that did not mind me being a disabled person. During those two years, I experienced the most difficult times. I spent one year at a catholic orphanage, another year with an American foster family in China. Even those two years were challenging, I leaned on God for everything. Because of that, God gave me the chance to finish middle school in Beijing. After I graduated from middle school, I went back to my hometown for high school. In my senior year, I felt lost on this journey because I had been thinking about my own will and desires rather than what God wanted me to become. After reflecting on what I had become by then, I thought that it was time for me to serve God. Therefore, I decided to volunteer at a nonprofit bakery where they only hired individuals with special needs so that they could help them become more independent. While I was working there, I realized that most of them felt hopeless about their future because of their physical disabilities. It was then I had a strong desire to bring the light of hope into their life. It was also during this period that God was calling me to study Psychology at Seattle Pacific University.
Just as God had planned, I graduated from SPU this year. While I was struggling to find an internship, Randy and I unexpectedly reconnected. We had not been in contact with each other for almost 9 years. Over the years, I thought that there was no way we could get in touch again because I did not have any contact information. However, God made this happen. After sharing with Randy my plans, he said “we can help you!”. I thought maybe Randy was just being nice, but I was wrong. He really made it come true, he brought me here to Lubbock and found an internship for me. It took me a while to realize that God led me here for a reason. I finally recognized how much God loves me because I can see constant daily reminders of His love and care for me through the people around me.
Continuing to pursue God’s calling, I applied for Occupational Therapy school last year. Recently, I received two offers from OT school. One from USC (University of Southern California), the other one from ACU (Abilene Christian University). I know that God has given us the free will to choose life. No matter which one we choose, God will use us to better serve Him in this chosen journey. In this new journey, He will continue to provide and bless us. After Sunday church, I prayed again and wrote my devotional journal. Then, I decided to take the offer from USC. I know this is not an easy journey, but I trust God that He will walk with me through my difficulties. Even though there are some financial difficulties, I believe God will not stop opening the door for me.
Thank you for hearing my story and for considering assisting me in furthering my graduate education.
Lena Li
致美更北加州好友:
感謝主, 近來疫情漸趨緩和. 美更决定於8/27 下午於灣區基督六家舉行講座 《本仁愛初心、助幼苗成長》,由梁燕城博士主講。 (詳情請看下面海報)
期盼到時與您相聚,數算主恩,展望未來。
暑氣逼人 謹祝安康
美更董事會
致美更南加州好友:
感謝主, 近來疫情漸趨緩和. 美更决定於8/28 星期曰晚上於蒙特利市海寶海鮮酒家舉行感恩籌款晚會,
感謝您過去對美更的支持,誠意邀請閣下帶同有興趣支持美更的朋友
懇請閣下於8/18 曰前通知所需餐票 (415) 696-4128,並以支票、信用卡或網站付款 ,以便及時寄出餐票及安排座位。
期盼到時與您相聚,數算主恩,展望未來.
暑氣逼人 謹祝安康
美更董事會
各位美更好友:
感謝各位對我們進行的項目的响應,你們的金錢的捐助、行動的參與、禱告的支持,我們銘感于心!
我們在 四月13日與所資助的125 名四川西南民族大學生中的 105 位進行了雲端聚會。 很高興聽到其中 十多位同學分享了他們的感謝詞、故事和夢想。 祈求我們能在疫情情况好轉後探訪他們,以表達我們的支持和關愛。
剛收到 四川西南民族大學教育基金會的感謝信,在此與大家分享 (更多的感謝信) 。請為畢業的同學的就業或繼續升學的抉擇祈禱祝福,祝願他、她們學以致用,貢獻社會;也為在學的學生禱告,祝願他、她們百尺竿頭,更進一步。
四川瀘州社區中心(玫瑰家園)建設進展順利。 祝願他們的籌款目標能夠如期達成。
請為 2021 年 10 月在南加州和北加州舉行的感恩晚宴的籌備工作禱告。
再次多謝各位對文更的慷慨捐助。請繼續支持美更 , 共同經歷主的恩典 。
美更董事會
2021 年6月5日
各位美更好友:
多謝各位對文更的慷慨捐助,以致我們的項目得以順利進行及展開。請繼續以禱告和捐款支持美更:
1.為中國政府批准美更在2020-2021學年繼續支持四川西南民族大學的125位學生而感恩。
2.為四川瀘州玫瑰家園社區中心的順利建設,並工人們的安全和健康祈禱。
3.祈求新冠肺炎病毒儘快得到控制,美更能夠於今年秋季探訪所資助的四川西南民族大學學生以及四川福音醫院的實習生, 給予他們關懷和鼓勵。
附上美更的近期事工報告、2019 探訪照片以及四川瀘州玫瑰家園社區中心項目籌款情况。
施比受更為有福,願神祝福各位
美更董事會
2021 年4月12日
請瀏覽: 美國文化更新研究中心近期事工
我最近在靈裏問上帝,人間的撕裂、鬥爭、意識形對立,我們怎麼辨?上帝用一節聖經回答,「 地是空虛混沌.淵面黑暗. 神的靈運行在水面上。」 (創世紀 1:2)
對,「淵」一詞,在蘇米爾- 阿甲文(Sumero-Accadian) 語源是 tiamat,在米所不達米亞文化中,是指混亂的海洋,代表狂怒与怪獸控制的世界(參詩74:13-14,詩89:9-10,詩104-6-7,以賽亞 51:9-10)。今日世界的政治惡鬥,民攻打民、國攻打國,正是一混沌凶惡的世界。
但上帝的靈運行在水面上,在超越混亂之上,上帝仍是掌管,且對混沌黑暗說:「要有光」。
上帝的靈運行,是聖靈展翅飛翔,展示上帝的創造能力,從虛無中創造秩序,從黑暗中創造光明。
上帝的說話,就是太初之道,萬物是藉著祂造的,道成肉身就是基督,完成了對人類的救贖。在創世中,基督開創了光明與秩序。
這也是對人的召喚,參與美善的創造。今日世間不論如何背叛基督,如何沉在罪中,上帝的靈仍在運行在水面上。
梁燕城
美國文更邀請您參加 "2020 感恩分享網絡聚會"
講員: 梁燕城教授 (粵語)
節目: 事工介紹, 分享
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三藩市/洛杉磯: 9月12日 (星期六) 美西 5~6pm, 美東 8~9pm.
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"疫困半載苦,同擔嵗月情" - 網路聚會
文化更新研究中心 (美國)主辦
講員: 梁燕城教授 (粵語)
分享: Dr. James Yu, 江梁爾欣
音樂分享:吳迪軒,江梁爾欣,江崇智牧師
北美日期: 6月20日(星期六)
時間: 5:00 PM (PST) / 6:00 PM (MST)/ 8:00 PM (EST)
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自從新冠肺炎在中國武漢爆發,我們满心感謝有心人士熱烈響應支援,以禱告托住,以金錢物資奉獻,以行動支持,董事及義工積極采購醫護物資如口罩、護目鏡、防護手套、防護服、消毒及防疫物品等在病毒高峯期分批送贈四川瀘州教會辦的福音醫院,及時支援醫院莫大需要,且教會两位牧師及醫生,將剩下有多的口罩,即時到街上送給街上服務工作者。又將物資供四川西南民族大學,關懷文更資助的少數民族學生,他們都表示很感動。又收到廣西武宣醫院,文更多年前資助的貧困學生黃醫生(她今已是兒科主任)诮息,知當地缺乏口罩和護目鏡,董事會主席余健强牙科醫生立刻把自己的物資寄付,以濟燃眉之急。黃醫生十多年前因見文更團隊的愛心見証,一生獻身愛人,對病童特別關愛,後來有國內信徒帶她到教會追求,成為愛主的基督徒。今成為該縣新冠肺炎救急專家組成員。
與此同時,梁燕城院長把美國文更籌得的一千口罩帶到香港,余醫生亦安排把醫護物資送運香港。梁院長在香港參與街頭福音事工,並關愛吸毒者与邊青工作,與吳桂行弟兄、柳振平牧師及羅霞傳道等,幾次向數百街頭露宿者派發美國文更捐贈的口罩,另派飯盒和水果,當場有多位露宿者信主。之後各福音團隊在17區的受難節街頭佈道會,接觸一萬人,有164人决志,一星期後各隊在12區佈道,有251人决志信主,其中贈送的一部份口罩是美國文更及香港文更提供。這期間香港是疫症高危期,很多機構街頭關顧工作停止,但幾個基督徒街頭事工繼續不停,街上貧苦者很感受這種愛。此外當地的謝潔貞牧師也代表美國文更向香港的基層人士派送口罩,向他們致以深切慰問及傳講福音。
因疫情影響,國内很多教會及慈善機構相繼陷入經濟困境,我們有見及此,捐資到河北聾兒培訓中心;按捐贈者意願,捐資到湖北教會;從國内購買口罩送深圳教會。今也與中國教會及教會的福音醫院合作,探求疫後的心靈關愛工作。此外以色列病疫嚴峻,向香港教會求援,文更也在香港取得2200口罩捐贈以色列教會。
中國疫情既已穩定,武漢解封,市民復工復產,生活漸趨正常。反觀美國,疫情持續吃緊,患病及死亡人數飊升,高踞不下,醫療物資極度短缺,美國文更遂轉而向加州本地提供援助。再次感謝大家的努力,在一天之内購得一萬個口罩,董事羅偉森先生馬上將之捐贈南加州角聲醫療中心及角聲社區服務中心,讓他們幫忙派送護老院及民眾,警局、消防局等,剛巧當天(四月10日)乃基督受難日及洛杉磯縣口罩令執行日,此舉可謂意義重大。除了角聲協助發送口罩到社區前線工作人員及弱勢群體,美國文更前董事會主席 Esther Woo 也把籌集所得的口罩捐贈南加數間醫院及護老院及穆斯林難民。北加州方面,董事胡偉國先生把籌集所得的口罩捐送護老院、教會及社區中心。
到目前美國文更已籌到美元三萬多,用于上述各項目。現在疫情稍見緩解,我們接下來的工作是如何幫助受疫情影響的有需要的人渡過難關。
聖經馬太福音 25 章40節:我實在告訴你們,這些事你們既作在我這弟兄中一個最小的身上,就是作在我身上了。
馬太福音10章42節:無論何人,因為門徒的名,只把一杯凉水給這小子裏的一個喝,我實在告訴你們:這人不能不得賞賜。
美國文更感謝各支持者的恒切禱告,積極參與,金錢及相關物資捐助,以致我們的事工項目得以順利展開;感謝各機構人士的配搭:三藩市灣區 AM 1450今日華人電台,匯點教會,Serving Others Worldwide, 天鄰基金會,愛鄰社,基督之家第六家,角聲醫療中心,角聲社區服務中心,中國愛德基金會,四川瀘州福音基督教會,四川瀘州福音醫院,四川西南民族大學,廣西武宣醫院,香港謝潔貞牧師,吳桂行弟兄、柳振平牧師及羅霞傳道, 加拿大及香港文化更新研究中心等 (如有遺漏,謹此致歉。),以致我們的工作得以落實。
禱告瘟疫得止息,病患得醫治,人們得平安!
A Cup of Cold Water
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in China, we deeply appreciate our supporters for their continuous prayers, offerings in money and supplies and quick action.
Directors of CRRS USA and volunteers earnestly sourced medical supplies such as facemasks, goggles, gloves, protective suits and other equipment and supplies. In the peak of the outbreak we sent the medical supplies in our hands by various lots to Gospel Hospital established by Luzhou Christian Church in Sichuan to relieve their needs. The pastor and doctor further gave out the remaining facemasks to the on street social workers. We also delivered the supplies to Southwest University of Nationalities. The students of minority tribes that we have been supporting were touched by our love and care.
When we received a request from Dr. Huang of Wuxuan Hospital in Guangxi that the area was in great need of medical goggles and facemasks, Dr. James Yu, DDS chairperson of CRRS USA immediately sent his own supplies to them. Dr. Huang, a pediatrician, was one of the students CRRS sponsored. The love of CRRS team she experienced brought her to offer her life to love of others, especially to the sick children. She was introduced to a church by her Christian friend in China and became a Christian. She is now a member of Novel Coronavirus emergency professional team.
At the same time, President Dr. Thomas Leung went to Hong Kong with 1,000 face masks that donors donated to CRRS USA. Dr. James Yu DDS also arranged to deliver medical equipment and supplies to Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, Dr. Leung participated in on street evangelical ministries, showing the love and care of Christ to the drug addicts and marginal youth. Dr. Leung, together with Brother Gui Hang Wu, Pastor Chen Ping Liu and Minister Ha Law etc., delivered facemasks donated by CRRS USA, with lunch boxes and fruits to hundreds of homeless people. A lot of homeless people believed in Christ on the spot. Then evangelical groups met 10,000 people in the Good Friday on street evangelical meeting and 164 people believed in Christ in the meeting. A week later, the evangelical groups went to 12 districts to preach gospel, 251 people believed in Christ. Some of the facemasks gave out in these meetings were provided by CRRS USA and CRRS HK. This was the time of peak of the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong. Most of the on street social services were suspended but just a few Christian organizations. The poor people were deeply touched by this unconditional love.
Pastor Kit Ching Tse in Hong Kong also represented CRRS USA to deliver the facemasks to the people at grass root level, spreading gospel to them.
Due to the severity of the situation, a lot of churches and organization in China were experiencing financial difficulties. So we had arranged donation to a deaf training center in Hebei and a church in Hubei. We also arranged delivery of facemasks to a church in Shenzhen domestically. At this point of time, CRRS USA is working with churches in China and Gospel Church to seek the aftermath spiritual care.
Israel was in a tough situation and asking for help from churches in Hong Kong. CRRS sourced 2,200 face masks from Hong Kong to send to churches in Israel.
After the situation in China had relieved and that Wuhan had reopened, people resumed their work and daily activities. However, situation in United States here became more and more tough. Cases and deaths were spiking. Medical supplies were extremely tight. So CRRS USA changed the direction to support local communities. Once again, we appreciate the efforts of the supporters. We were able to source 10,000 facemasks in one day. Director Mr. Vincent Law immediately coordinated with Herald Christian Health Center and Chinese Christian Herald Crusades to help deliver the facemasks to local communities and police as well as fire stations. Coincidentally, that day was Good Friday (April 10), and facemasks order was in effect in Los Angeles County. What a meaningful act on this date in a timely manner!
Former Chairperson Ms Esther Woo helped sourcing facemasks and delivered to several hospitals, churches, local communities, senior centers and Muslim refugees.
As for Northern California, Director Mr. Gary Wu coordinated with Crosspoint Church, Church of Christ No.6, Silicon Valley Lighthouse Church, Serving Others Worldwide, His Foundation and local communities to deliver the face masks to the people who are in need.
As of now, we had received $30,000+ from donation for the above use. Now that the situation is somewhat relieved, we are planning to help the victims and those who have been affected in the pandemic in different ways.
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25 : 40
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” – Matthew 10 : 42
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters for your solemn prayers, active participation and monetary as well as supplies donation, allowing us to accomplish the project smoothly.
We also thank participating churches and organizations in partnering with us for this meaningful ministry: AM 1450 Chinese Today Radio Station, Crosspoint Church, Silicon Valley Lighthouse Church, Church of Christ No.6, First Chinese Baptist Church, Serving Others Worldwide, His Foundation, Herald Christian Health Center, Chinese Christian Herald Crusades, Adventist Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital, City of Hope Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Family Welcome Center, Illumination Foundation, Town & Country Senior Manor, San Canyon Urgent Care Center, Hoag Healthline, First Chinese Baptist Church, The Amity Foundation, Sichuan Luzhou Gospel Hospital, Sichuan Luzhou Christian Church, Sichuan Southwest University of Nationalities, Pastor Kit Ching Tse, Pastor Chen Ping Liu , Minister Ha Law, Brother Gui Hang Ng, and Culture Regeneration Research Society Canada and Hong Kong. We sincerely apologize for any missing ones here.
We pray that Covid-19 pandemic will be under control, the sick will be healed and the societies will be back to normal soon!