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70+

韓子卿牧師

我們的北宣故事
38 年前我隨妹妹來到北宣,從那時開始慕道、信主、受洗、結婚、讀神學、全職事奉、按牧,一切都在這裡發生。38年裡有沒有想過離開?當然有,為甚麼?在教會待得太久,想往外面闖闖;教會太大;人際關係有時出問題;總覺得別人教會好一點······最後為甚麼沒有離開?因為太多寶貴關係捨不得;責任未完;在此領受了太多恩典;開始明白世上沒有完美的教會······你的北宣故事又如何呢?

北宣 70 年
今年北宣已經 70 歲了,過去見證過戰後難民湧入、六七暴動、經濟起飛、九七問題引發第一次移民潮、九七回歸、兩次金融風暴海嘯、兩次社運、新冠疫症爆發、第二次移民潮等重大社會事件,而每一次,教會都在學習如何應對,如何以福音回應社情。我們只要細看每件事的複雜性,就知道一點也不容易,但教會始終穩立在真理的道上,沒有妥協、退縮,若非神的恩典,憑著人有限的智慧能力,教會又怎能跨得過?

70 週年紀念
在這特別的一年,以感恩的心來回應神過去的厚恩誠然理所當然,但市民大眾仍在水深火熱之中,若以宴樂盛典來歡慶,實在不合社情。不如,我們都在今年内為神「額外」做一件事,作為感恩的獻呈。你可選擇向某個人傳福音;關心、幫助或服事有需要的人;用自己的恩賜做一些創作與人分享,以此榮耀神,你可以自己做,更可以和弟兄姊妹一起做······(獻呈過後,鼓勵你把你的經歷、感受和得著寫下來,電郵至 NPAC70@npac.org.hk。)

另外我們也希望舉行一次相片展,希望大家提供一些教會生活中的珍貴片段,硬照或數碼照皆可,讓大家都透過這些相片,重新細味北宣家的恩典和愛。

當然我們更會有 70 週年的聯合崇拜、感恩會及培靈會。

我們已特別為今次週年堂慶創作了主題曲「70+」,不少同工初聽之後,都為之動容,錄製工作現正籌備中,希望6月中可以和大家共享「70+」。另一方面,70 週年的標誌亦已完成設計,很快便可面世。疫情對堂慶工作造成不少影響,但主卻預備了一群默默服事的弟兄姊妹,工作已漸有進展,我們十分感激他們的努力。今次的疫情反令我們更加珍惜在北宣家的每一片段,非常期待與大家一起為神70年來的恩惠獻上我們衷心的感謝。







Pastor's Sharing
70+

Rev James Hon

Our NPAC Story: I came to NPAC 38 years ago. Since then, everything from my seeking the truth, coming to Christ, being baptized, getting married, studying theology, serving in full-time ministry to becoming ordained took place here. Have I ever thought of leaving during these 38 years? Of course I did. Why? Having been here for too long, I thought I had better explore outside. This church is too big, and at times interpersonal relationships get tricky. Somehow I think other churches might be better…. At the end of the day, why haven't I left? It is because I do not want to give up the many precious relationships. My responsibilities have not been fulfilled. I have also received too much grace here. I started to realize there is no perfect church on earth…. Now, what is your NPAC story?

NPAC is 70: NPAC turns 70 this year. This church has witnessed major social events such as the post-war refugee influx, the 1967 riots, the economic boom, the first exodus of migrants sparked off by the 1997 issue, the handover of sovereignty in 1997, two financial tsunamis, two social movements, the COVID pandemic, and the second exodus. Every time, the church learns how to cope and how to respond to the social environment with the gospel. Look at the complexity of each incident and we will know it is not easy at all. But the church has always stood firm on the truth with no compromise or backing down. If not for the grace of God, how could the church have come through by limited human wisdom and ability?

70th Anniversary: In this special year, surely we should respond to God’s amazing grace with gratitude. But with the community still deep in trouble, it would be out of tune with our society if we have feasts and grand celebrations. Rather, let us all do one "extra" thing for God this year as an offering of thanksgiving. You can choose to share the gospel with someone, care for, help or serve someone in need. Or you can use your gift to do some creative work to share with others and glorify God. You can do it by yourself, or you can do it together with brothers and sisters… (After your offering, you are encouraged to write down your experience, feelings and what you have learnt and email it to NPAC70@npac.org.hk.)

Also, we hope to have a photo exhibition. Please furnish some valuable images of NPAC life. Hard copies or digital photos will both work. We will let brothers and sisters savor again the grace and love at NPAC through these photos.

Of course, we will also have our 70th anniversary joint worship service, thanksgiving and revival meetings.

We have already created a theme song "70+" for the anniversary. Many coworkers are moved after listening to it. Preparations for production are underway and it is hoped that we can share "70+" with you in mid-June. Besides, a logo for the 70th anniversary has already been designed and will be available soon. The pandemic has taken its toll on celebration work but God has summoned a group of brothers and sisters who serve quietly. Progress of the work has been made and we are very grateful for their hard work. The pandemic has made us treasure all the more every episode we live at the NPAC family. We very much look forward to offering heartfelt thanks for God's grace over the past 70 years with all of you.