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二○二一年五月二十二日/二十三日                                                                                                      Click here for English

雙軌、實體和網上團組

程續戰牧師


今年 4 月中起,各團契、小組陸續恢復雙軌或實體聚會,也有些團組因個別别原因而繼續在網上進行。

雙軌團契:傷健團契於 4 月中開始了雙軌團契(線上和現場同時進行)。我負責的雙軌團契很簡單,我們雖不是專家,但卻只用了教會一台桌上電腦便進行了聚會。第一次雙軌團契是查考年度查經第四課,我們以實踐「用愛心說誠實話」這教導與團友思考如何建立德行。有時我們會因為害怕傷害彼此的關係而沒有信心說誠實話,所以我們需要主加添「信心」。另一方面,我們說誠實話的時候,有時會缺乏愛弟兄姊妹的心,縱使對方吃不消我們的「誠實話」,我們仍是說個不停,缺少了忍耐和節制,所以我們需要主加添「愛弟兄的心」、「忍耐」和「節制」(彼後一 6-7)。那次團契的氣氛很熱鬧,不論是線上或線下的團友都勇於發言,感謝天父。

實體團契:4 月下旬我參與了成年科的一個實體團契,查經組長說:「各種德行不是在我們信耶穌的一刻就自然有的,我們要不時與主一起培養。」我們輪流分享主如何在生命中建立我們的德行,一位去年受浸的團友很單純地說:「每當我遇到試探,神總會讓我聽到電話信息的鈴聲,或是朋友的電話,提醒我要遠離試探。」另一位信主年日較長的團友也說:「我初信時也會這樣,但隨著信主年日增長,我反而有時會懷疑神的提醒是否真實,漸漸變得麻木。你剛才的分享,提醒我要重視神對自己的提點。」團契的氣氛像家人般自然,感謝天父。

網上小組:媽咪加油站晚上組因條例規定我們暫不能在教會進食,所以小組仍維持網上進行。4 月的一次聚會,喜聞每位媽媽對團契的感受,她們異口同聲說,小組令她們最深刻的是:「大家都明白我!彼此的分享令我有共鳴!」另外一位媽媽則說:「每逢遇上任何令我煩惱的事,我只要發訊息到群組去,團友的禱告就會『蜂擁而至』,令我知道主清楚我的難處,祂必看顧。」我很欣賞這群媽媽,她們要工作,也要照顧家中特殊兒和其他的需要,但她們卻願意倚靠主,扶持著彼此行走這條崎嶇又蒙恩的路。那個晚上,彼此的激勵令我們驚喜,感謝天父。

團組不論以甚麼形式進行,盼我們都竭力保持聚會,在這幻變的世代中,彼此關心,激發愛心,勉勵行善(來十 24)。






Pastor's Sharing
Hybrid, In-person and Online Meetings

Rev Jenny Ching

Our fellowships and groups have resumed in-person or hybrid meetings since mid-April although some meetings remain online for various reasons.

Hybrid: The Disability Fellowship switched to hybrid, a mixed mode of in-church and online meeting, in mid-April. I am no expert and the mixed mode meeting I take care of is simple: the meeting was conducted using one desktop computer at church. During the first hybrid meeting, we studied Chapter Four of our church's Bible study booklet on speaking the truth in love. The teaching guides the group in reflecting on how to cultivate goodness. There are times when we are afraid of hurting others' feelings that we dare not speak the truth. That is why we need the Lord to add to our "faith". On the other hand, we sometimes speak the truth without love for our brothers and sisters. Even though the other party obviously cannot stand "the truth," we still go on without much perseverance and self-control. So, we need more "love," "perseverance" and "self-control" from the Lord (2 Peter 1:6-7). The atmosphere of that first meeting was lively, with members both in-church and online actively sharing their views. Thanks be to God.

In-person: During the second half of April, I attended an in-person fellowship meeting of the Adults Ministry. The Bible study leader said: "We do not have all the spiritual character naturally the moment we believe in Jesus. They are cultivated with the Lord over time." We took turns to share how the Lord builds up our character in our lives. A member who was baptized last year said, "Every time a trial comes along, God will let me hear a chime like that when I receive a text message. Or it could be a friend's phone call. Somehow that reminds me to stay away from temptation." Another member, who had been converted longer, said: "Me too, when I first believed. But as I progressed, I sometimes doubt whether the reminders are real, and I gradually become numb. Your sharing just now reminds me to take God's reminders seriously." Thank God for the atmosphere, which was like a family.

Online: The mama's group meets in the evening. Due to the constraint of no eating at church, we continue to meet online. Members shared their feelings about the group at one of the meetings in April. What impressed them most about the small group is this: "They all understand me! What we share resonates with one another." Another mom said, "Whenever I experience any troubles, I would send a text to the chat group. When their prayers flood in, I know that God understands my difficulties and that He cares." O how I appreciate this group of mothers. They have to work. They have to take care of children with special or other needs. But they are eager to rely on the Lord and support one another along the winding, blessed path. We were amazed and thanked God for our mutual encouragement that evening.

Whichever mode of meeting we adopt, I hope we will try our best to meet. In an era of change, let us care for one another. Let us spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).