Break through innovation and challenge narrowness
On the afternoon of July 19, when the 2009 Pennsylvania Kingdom of God Resources and Culture Practice Camp came to an end, I looked around at the quiet and vast Maria Monastery. The beautiful scenery was still there, but the buildings were empty... Suddenly, fatigue hit me like a flood. However, when I began to think about everything that happened here twelve days ago, I immediately felt grateful and satisfied.
Yes, in worship, in class, under the corridor, in front of the giant tree, in the food..., nearly twenty top life coaches, from words, art, financial management, conflict resolution, couple growth, caring counseling, Worship, praise, dance and other aspects, come and share with the students; more than a dozen volunteer teams, including young, middle-aged and young, dedicated themselves to providing services from before the meeting to the meeting, which is rare in ordinary camps in North America. of Chinese cuisine…. We see that in the miraculous healing, renewal and anointing of the Holy Spirit, everyone is running towards the goal of "unifying the team, breaking through and innovating, looking forward to the times, and challenging the narrow-minded" (see the report on pages 52 to 55 for details).
As we declared in the anthem: "To search for and cherish every unique gift; to inspire and cultivate every serving intention; to integrate and connect every committed warrior; to open up and utilize Every heavenly treasure..." In North America and around the world, we ask God to give us opportunities to discover and unite teams who are determined to "explore the resources of the kingdom of God and unite them for the Lord's use."
Therefore, in response to the call of readers in Taiwan, we are scheduled to hold the first Taiwan God’s Kingdom Resource Culture Camp at Hsinchu Bible College from October 29th (Thursday afternoon) to November 1st (Lord’s Day afternoon), launching literacy training camps, leadership There are four wonderful camps including management camp, couple growth camp, and art appreciation camp (see description on pages 56 and 57 for details). Taiwanese readers are invited to seize this opportunity. Readers from around the world are also invited to encourage Taiwanese relatives and friends to come and enjoy this series of life-changing, life-changing camps. A camp to expand your mind, challenge yourself, and reshape your worldview.
In this issue of the magazine, we want to pay special attention to Africa. This is a special annual project of this magazine focusing on ethnic groups other than Chinese. The purpose is to learn with readers to take the heart of Christ and embrace every soul He loves. God loves the world, not just the Chinese. God wants us to love our neighbors to “give out” rather than “take in.” May we build a broader vision and broader care from the reports and discussions in this issue’s talent, outreach, culture, and community units.
African Economic Situation and Future Outlook, Wen Yingqian introduced an overview of Africa, clarified myths, and provided major international issues and strategies for revitalizing the African economy.God is in Africa and will never be lacking, Liao Meihui introduced the revival of Rainbow Ministries in Mozambique and saw God’s power to save!Let the true light of the gospel shine in Uganda, Pastor Cao Huiji shared his short-term missionary experience.Restoring God’s Blueprint, Lin Minwen analyzed that the key to fighting AIDS lies in the battle of cultural beliefs, echoing the in-depth report of the community unit "Direct Attack on the African Century Plague and AIDS Orphans", and took us to take a look at the treatment of HIV-infected people recovering from drug addiction in Taiwan's homes, Caregivers’ services and experiences.
In addition to breaking through the "Chinese" frame, we must also break through the rigid concepts established in church circles such as "financial management is not spiritual" and "Chinese classics have nothing to do with Christians." Looking forward to Fu Eric'sConstructing a new vision of financial managementWith Su Wen'anOverthrow the world and lift it up again (Part 2)On the association of life and beliefs in Water Margin, it can open a window to your soul.