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Records of Taiwan KRC Retreat
Picture/Yang Fengsong, Cheng Zhenxiong, He Fumei
Thought-provoking topic
What has been the highlight of your life this year?
What are your dilemmas and difficulties? How do you arrange and handle it?
What are your future goals in life? What is your focus?
How do you connect to the Kingdom of God?
These questions bring everyone into quiet and deep thinking.
The Taiwan KRC retreat was held on May 1st and 2nd at the "Mustard Seed Club Ten Thousand Miles Camp". 42 brothers and sisters came to participate. Everyone focused on learning and sharing wonderfully; sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, everyone enjoyed and The beauty of God’s presence!
When I first arrived at the camp on May 1, I was inspired by the story of the guardian angel missionary Sun Lilian who "lived the love of Christ and deeply cultivated Taiwan."
The retreat kicked off with Pastor Chen Shiting’s prayer. He shared about "promoting the ministry of KRC in Taiwan" and invited everyone to "rest" during the retreat, focus on the Lord and enjoy God's presence. The Bible says: "Strength lies in peace and stability, and salvation lies in returning to rest!" Mrs. Chen Jiansu'an also said that this trip gave her and Pastor Chen Shiting a complete release in body, mind, and spirit!
Enjoyment, exploration and vision, mission
On May 2nd, teacher Gao Lili shared KRC’s vision, core values and future goals with us, leading everyone to experience the presence of God. She hopes that everyone will understand that the purpose of the retreat is to restore and enjoy fellowship, explore and clarify the vision and mission of individuals and the Kingdom of God. She said, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away and become new; our God can expect that."
Member Liao Shimeng deeply felt that God performed miracles and wonders through the apostles from the morning devotional of Acts Chapter 5, verses 12-20, and commanded the disciples to tell the people the word of life! He realized that God wants us to preach the truth, lead people to believe in the Lord, and fill Taiwan with the word of life! Since God has positioned us as a part of the Kingdom of God, we should properly utilize and utilize the resources of the Kingdom of God.
During this period, KRC directors reported on various ministries. Sister Xie Mingjin shared about "Cambodia Fengrong Ministry", and Sister Lin Roushen shared about "KRC's visit to Hualien Woodpecker Care Association" trip. Rou Shen prayed many times and was able to attend the retreat with her baby daughter. She was very grateful to God for this! Director Zhang Tongning shared "Wulai Banzhi's family care and connection". This year, she did not have to be busy preparing meals and serving services, so she could enjoy the retreat. She was very happy! Currently, she is working with KRC and Harvard team to serve the aboriginal brothers living in Wulai, using God’s vision to restore the lambs that have walked out of the sheepfold. Through these services and connections, the resources of the Kingdom of God can shine for Christ!
Touching personal testimony
The spiritual feast in the evening was to listen to the journey of Sister Sun Fangying from Taitung who believed in the Lord and led the Paiwan people to believe in the Lord. Her missionary story and life testimony reached climaxes and moved everyone. Everyone shed tears and prayed for her. She realized that if missionaries want to live healthy and happy lives, they must obey the words of God on the throne in Revelation Chapter 21:5, and follow what Hebrews Chapter 12:2 says: “Looking to the author of our faith. The perfected Jesus, for the joy that was set before him, he despised the shame and endured the suffering of the cross in order to see God’s faithfulness and be the vessel He needs!”
Teacher Jian Yinghui, the lyricist and composer of the hymn "You Are the One", shared that she was inspired by God to write this hymn while taking care of her sick daughter. Not only did she feel comforted, but it also inspired many listeners, and it also made us sing this hymn. I feel so warm when I write this poem.
Let love flow together
Finally, everyone shares their experience this time. Sister Cai Wenwen said: "This trip is worth it!" She once again confirmed through the life testimony of Sister Sun: "The God who does new things is the God who was and is and will be forever!" Brother Cheng Zhenxiong saw everyone holding their arms He comes to know and draw close to the Lord in a happy mood, which makes him recharged and his faith becomes firmer. He hopes to have the opportunity to participate again. Sister Zhan Juxiang, who attended the retreat for the first time, went from being unfamiliar, fearful, and rejected to familiarity, joy, and acceptance. She regained strength in the Lord like an eagle soaring with wings!
Sister Yu Yiping saw the power of God in her new and old friends. She reviewed and thanked God for his grace in her own highlights and weaknesses, and encouraged herself to take the next step. Sister Leliana practiced spiritual practice to get close to God in this promised land, which was like walking into the beautiful land of Canaan, bathing in God's love, and her soul was cleansed again. Sister Weng Yaxin, who participated in the last retreat, was moved to set up a spiritual renewal group in the church. She hopes that the blessings of the kingdom of God will continue to flow in the church! Sister Wang from Tian’en Publishing House, it was the first time since President Ding Yuanping passed away that she shared her joyful mood. It was so wonderful!
Reluctant to leave, everyone looks forward to meeting again at the KRC Cultural Camp in Taiwan from October 10th to October 12th!