牧者心聲
關心新來的寄居者
莊屹牧師
2025 年 5 月 3 日 /4 日
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香港是一個充滿活力的國際都市，匯聚了來自五湖四海的人們。近年來，越來越多的內地同胞透過各種人才輸入計劃，來到香港工作、學習和生活。根據政府公佈的數字，僅2024年已經有超過15萬人才及其受養人移居香港成為「新香港人」。這些「新香港人」跟透過單程證來港與親人團聚的人不同，他們並沒有親人在香港給予支援，對香港的社會運作模式、教育制度、福利制度等又知之甚少。所以當他們帶著夢想與期待來到香港居住生活，卻也面臨著語言、文化和生活習慣的差異所帶來的挑戰。
對於這些新來港的寄居者，我們應該用心接待他們。神在利未記中提醒祂的子民：「若有外人寄居在你們的地上和你同住，不可欺負他。寄居在你們那裡的外人，你們要看他如本地人，並要愛他如己」（利十九33-34，和修版）。作為接待者，我們應該理解這些「新香港人」所面對的挑戰，並提供支持和幫助，讓他們感受到基督的愛和溫暖。正如加拉太書所說：「你們各人的重擔要互相擔當，這樣就會成全基督的律法。」（加六2）
對於操普通話的人士來說，語言是他們移居香港其中一個重大的障礙，這使得他們在日常生活中面對許多困難。一方面我們可以學習使用普通話與他們交流，減低我們彼此之間的隔膜；另一方面，我們也可以透過教他們說粵語，幫助他們更好地融入香港社會，同時也可以在學習過程中與他們建立友誼。
孤獨感和疏離感是剛剛移居香港者所面對的另一個挑戰。我們可以邀請他們參加教會活動和家庭聚會，讓他們感受到家的溫暖和歸屬感。我們還可以提供實際的幫助，讓新來港的普通話人士更好地適應香港的生活，例如，幫助他們了解香港的社會運作模式、公共交通系統、醫療服務和教育資源。提供這些資訊和幫助，能讓他們更快地融入香港社會，拉近我們之間的距離。
最重要的，是我們要通過關心新來港的普通話人士，將基督的愛帶到他們面前，讓他們認識我們慈愛的主。遙想早期的北宣，滕近輝牧師、胡欽牧師用普通話牧養了廣東話的信徒。如今我們能以所領受的恩典，幫助普通話人士領受主的愛，何嘗不是神大能的彰顯！
Hong Kong is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that has drawn people from all over the world. In recent years, an increasing number of mainland Chinese have come to Hong Kong to work, study, and live through various talent recruitment schemes. According to government statistics, in 2024 alone, over 150,000 skilled individuals and their dependents have moved to Hong Kong and become "new Hong Kongers." Unlike those who come with One-way Permit to reunite with their family members, these "new Hong Kongers" often arrive without family support in Hong Kong, and they know very little about how Hong Kong society operates, its education system, and welfare provisions. They come to live in Hong Kong with dreams and expectations, but they are faced with challenges due to differences in language, culture, and living habits.
We should wholeheartedly welcome and care for these newcomers residing in Hong Kong. God reminded His people in Leviticus: "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself" (Leviticus 19:33-34). As hosts, we should understand the challenges faced by these "new Hong Kongers" and provide them with support and assistance so that they can experience Christ's love and warmth. As Galatians says: "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2).
For Putonghua speakers, the language barrier is one of their greatest obstacles to settling in Hong Kong, which causes significant difficulties in daily life. On one hand, we can learn to communicate with them in Putonghua to reduce the distance between us. On the other hand, we can help them integrate more smoothly into Hong Kong society by teaching them Cantonese and, at the same time, build friendship with them in the learning process.
Feelings of loneliness and isolation are another challenge for those who have just moved to Hong Kong. We can invite them to join church activities and family gatherings, offering them the warmth of a family and a sense of belonging. We can also provide practical assistance to help Putonghua-speaking newcomers adjust to the life in Hong Kong more effectively by, for example, helping them understand how Hong Kong society operates, the public transport system, medical services, and educational resources. Providing them with such information and assistance helps them integrate more quickly into Hong Kong society and narrows the gap between us.
Most importantly, through our care and concern for the Putonghua-speaking newcomers in Hong Kong, we can bring Christ's love to them and let them know our loving Lord. Looking back to the early days of North Point Alliance Church, Rev. Philip Teng (滕近輝牧師) and Rev. Chin Wu (胡欽牧師) shepherded Cantonese-speaking believers in Putonghua. Today, with the grace we have received, we too can help Putonghua speakers experience the love of the Lord. It is indeed a manifestation of God's mighty power!
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