Traveling thousands of miles with blue sea and blue sky, sharing life and prosperity together
Notes 2013.9.27-29 Taiwan KRC Cultural Practice Camp
Photography/Lv Meiying, Weng Yaxin, Zeng Xianying, Liu Guoxing
It was a sunny morning, and it was already past the rush hour for office workers. With a cheat sheet in my hand and a luggage on my shoulder, I took the bus from the MRT. As soon as I got on the bus, God had prepared a surprise. I saw my old literary acquaintance sitting in the front row, the couple holding their baby in their arms, smiling brightly at me and telling me that there were many seats behind me. I continued walking to the carriage and saw a seat. The short-haired girl next to me looked up and asked me: "Are you here to participate in KRC too?" I nodded happily. The beautiful morning and the wonderful encounter opened up the first day of the camp. prelude.
Encouraged by Ding Yuanping, president of Tian’en Publishing House, a senior writer, I had the honor to participate in this literary ministry workshop and meet the senior pastor of literature, Pastor Su Wen’an. Although the teaching time is limited, Pastor Su is good at using words, music, Pictures, videos and other media are used to create a learning environment. The courses are compact but full of fun. In a situation with beautiful lighting and a good atmosphere, a dozen of skills are taught to the brothers and sisters.
The official name of this camp is "KRC Cultural Practical Camp". It actually includes four workshops: Literary Ministry, Leadership and Management, Dance to Perfection, and Practical Worship Theology. In addition to the courses in various workshops, there are also daily spiritual focus time led by Pastor Chen Yihao, a colorful dumpling feast and a meal about love, and a night lecture that is close to the times - Pastor Su Wen'an's "Looking at Humanity and Love from "The Legend of Zhen Huan" ” and other joint programs. The courses are rich and diverse, aiming to bring all-round growth and breakthroughs to students’ life, life, ministry, and cultural literacy.
Morning update
Every morning, the worship led by Pastor Chen Yihao brings everyone to the throne of grace of Heavenly Father and praises enthusiastically. Under the leadership of Teacher Betsy, everyone worships happily like innocent children.
The Kingdom of God seeks resources, and the resources are for the Kingdom of God
The information at the opening ceremony was shared by Teacher Gao Lili, CEO of the American Kingdom Resources for Christ Association, who led the students to learn the steps to discover their dreams from the great spiritual man Moses. She emphasized that when a person gives full play to his gifts and talents and lives out God's entrustment and purpose for the individual, his life will have great meaning, he will become a happy and contented person, and he will satisfy the Father's will.
Teacher Li Li mentioned that Christians must have the courage to contribute, make breakthroughs, and sacrifice themselves for the kingdom of God, including dedicating money and time. If we are content with the comfortable status quo, our lives will stagnate. And when all resources—talents, money, and materials—are developed, integrated, and fully utilized, the power of the gospel will be manifested and the kingdom of God will expand rapidly.
Many students said that the biggest difference between the KRC camp and other conferences is the warm atmosphere like a family. Teacher Li Li, Pastor Su, Pastor Chen, and Teacher Wei Beidi all did not feel alienated by big-name speakers and shared the meal with everyone. Living together, the speaker’s love for the Lord and God’s people, his commitment to his calling and the kingdom of God influenced the lives of the students with his life, which moved the students.
In addition to the fragrant coffee, the afternoon tea on this day also included Yannick’s delicious cakes of all kinds invited by the camp chairman, Sister Weng Yaxin. The tea bottomed out in less than ten minutes, and some people lamented that they were too slow. Every day's meal had different surprises. For the colorful dumpling banquet on the second night, we invited Sister Zhang Tongning, a well-known dumpling expert, to teach and make healthy and mouth-watering colorful dumplings. Everyone worked together to complete it, and the shapes of the dumplings on each table were visible Different, different sizes, and quite distinctive.
For breakfast on the third day, try fried buns and rice balls from a long-established local restaurant - "Wanli Doujiu Bo". Seven dinners and two afternoon teas, sharing a feast of love amid constant laughter, and experiencing the abundance of the Kingdom of God together. As Teacher Li Li said, the spirit of KRC is the spirit of "giving".
dumpling feast
Taiwan KRC alumnus and expert in making colorful dumplings, Zhang Tongning, comes here every year to share dumpling banquets. Everyone becomes more passionate while making dumplings.
Evening lecture
Pastor Su Wen'an's night text lectures are always well-sung and engaging, and everyone listens attentively.
Viewing human nature and love from "The Legend of Zhen Huan in the Harem"
In the evening lecture on September 28, Pastor Su Wen'an used the TV series "The Legend of Zhen Huan" with delicate characters and climaxes to appreciate human nature and love. Every brother and sister was attentive and exclaimed. What is the hardest job in the world? The emperor who seems to be the richest and most powerful in the world, in addition to working hard to go to court during the day, also has to work hard to "spread the branches and leaves of the royal family" at night, just like a breeding cow!
Pastor Su took us through several associations from "The Legend of Zhen Huan in the Harem".
First of all, let’s talk about love between men and women from the perspective of human nature: Only with a healthy self-image can we nourish the ability to love. Only in a dedicated relationship can we have the motivation to pursue and learn true love. The distorted system at that time resulted in distorted human nature. Yongzheng, Zhen Huan and the women in the harem were all involuntarily. But we living in modern times have 100% opportunities and privileges to choose to devote ourselves exclusively to love and marriage, and become happier than emperors and concubines. people.
Secondly, let’s talk about the struggle for rights and interests from the perspective of human nature: Is it true that if people don’t serve themselves, God will destroy them? Or should we take it in a proper way and give it in a proper way? The heroine Zhen Huan goes from innocence and romance to competition and hatred, from competing for favor, winning favor, exclusive favor, falling out of favor, and regaining favor. She once said an interesting saying: "I always believe that human nature is good, and what I see and hear after entering the palace is also good. Twisted, I have to make such malicious speculations!" Pastor Su analyzed the three types of people in the world: one, who desperately strives for unreasonable, unreasonable, and illegal rights; two, who strives to maintain reasonable, legal, and reasonable rights. ; Third, being filled with confidence because of receiving God’s love, one is willing to give up reasonable, legal, and reasonable rights for a nobler goal. He encouraged everyone and encouraged himself to strive to be the third kind of person relying on the Lord.
Third, talk about the corruption of power from the perspective of human nature: Absolute power brings absolute corruption, but humble and godly leaders will become beacons of light in a dark world. The motivation for a person in a high position but to be self-controlled is as stated in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14:"...that is, to fear God and keep His commandments, which is the duty of man. For God will judge every thing that a man does, even every hidden thing, whether good or evil."Joseph and Daniel as described in the Old Testament provide the best examples.
Finally, let’s talk about life renewal from the perspective of human nature. Pastor Su concluded, living in a colorful world, how should we overcome our weakness and complete this seemingly impossible task? ─With man what is impossible, with God all things are possible. As long as you study hard, practice seriously, connect with the source of love, and rely on God's grace, it is possible.
A leap between heart and pen to enhance communication ability
Pastor Su Wen'an shared the famous saying of French writer Brewster in class - "The real journey of discovery lies not in finding new worlds, but in having new eyes." He even proposed the core values of KRC fifteen years ago - "Workers come before work, authors come before works, and sincerity comes before everything else." KRC believes that Christians are the light and salt of the world. As long as they are properly discovered and cultivated, they will be able to break through barriers, transcend culture, and exert spiritual influence at all levels of society.
This year’s literary ministry workshop was led by Pastor Huang Zheren (first from left in the middle row in the right picture), Taipei Truth Church, who is in charge of the church’s literary ministry, and a total of eleven people participated (see the picture below on the right). "We've come to the right place!" This is Pastor Huang's biggest takeaway from this trip. He said that Pastor Su is rich in knowledge and is familiar with God’s words. What is important is not writing skills, but the expression of life. Pastor Su fully devotes himself to the ministry of words, showing lively vitality. "Ten Tips", if they can be implemented in life, life and service, it will not only greatly enhance the connotation of personal writing, but also enrich the realm of the church's literary service.
"Participating in the camp also gave me an unexpected surprise. Because everyone came to learn together, and after three days of getting along day and night, team members who had not had much contact with each other on weekdays developed a deep friendship." Pastor Huang said with a smile. In addition to the renewal and breakthrough in his own life, he also hopes that his co-workers can return to the Hall of Truth and become promoters and seed teachers of the literature ministry. The power of words is far-reaching. I hope that in the future, through the teaching and inheritance of words, we can promote the gospel preparatory work with pen and heart, so that the church can better understand dialogue with society.
Literary Camp
Under the advocacy and guidance of Pastor Su Wen'an's Qiyi Movement, the students in the literature camp were all eloquent and writing quickly.
Good reviews and enthusiastic response
The 2013 Taiwan KRC Cultural Practice Camp ended successfully with everyone’s sharing of gratitude and farewell, and the students were overflowing with gratitude. KRC and your editorial colleagues have specially excerpted some excerpts to share with readers, and please look forward to the original articles being published on the KRC website.
The word "drink" brings back the delicious taste!
◎Li Qiuhui
In late autumn, I casually visited Wanli Camp, which is surrounded by mountains and sea. I saw the lingering waves under the blue sky and blue sea, the "Haohan Slope" stone steps that must be passed to the classroom, the student dormitories with bunk beds, the restaurant filled with the aroma of big pots, and the sudden clear weather. The rainy weather, the elusive mosquito soldiers, the dim and powerless street lights...every scene and thing is full of a strong campus atmosphere, and I suddenly look back: Ah! The sisters who were traveling with me were only in their early twenties and had just graduated from graduate school. They thought to themselves: This is not a dream, right? ! Did I accidentally step into the "any door" and travel back to my college days? ─It’s great to be able to briefly regain the reading time of my youth!
The content of Teacher Su's writing camp is like a "Tea Ceremony Appreciation". His writings carry the "Tao", using life testimonies picked by his own hands, Qi every movement, ten tips for writing, vivid and creative videos and stories, and even writing camp gold A variety of tea leaves compiled from sentences, etc., are brewed one after another of "high-quality tea" - clear, fragrant, sweet and mellow, and the good taste of life is sweet after drinking, which is very satisfying!
Text camp study diary stuck on discipline, internal strength, and external strength
◎Jiang Jizhou
My thoughts started from the Qi Mei Movement, "Live a simple and disciplined life every day."
Well, I did live a simple and regular life after marriage. I got up every morning, made breakfast, made coffee, washed the dishes after breakfast, washed two bowls, two plates, four chopsticks, two cups, A pot, a shovel, pouring coffee grounds, and washing the coffee pot. This should be in line with the first rule of the Qiyi Movement, right?
Card! sorry! Wrong, it's "discipline", not "rule". Even one word difference means the meaning is very different! "Living a simple and disciplined life every day" is the first and most basic one of the internal skills of writing and serving. In addition to simplicity, the following six mental disciplines must be implemented:
"Carry inspiration notes every day", "Run and ask questions every day", "Copy at least one good article every week", "Contribute at least one article every month", "Read at least one good book every month", "At least one good article every quarter" Take or teach a theological or professional course." I wrote it in shorthand like this: "three days, one week, two months, one quarter, three, one, two, one"...
As I write this, I think of Teacher Su's "Ten Buns", which illustrates that literary service is indispensable to every process of sowing, watering, and harvesting the gospel. I couldn't help but stand up, walked out of the study, and took a bag of seaweed. I can't help it, it's already ten o'clock in the evening.
Go to a city called Wanli
◎Liu Baoping
That day, we moved one by one toward a city and entered the wilderness called Wanli. Five Loaves and Two Fishes, transformed into the "Qi Every" new life movement, allows a group of people who are hungry for words to obtain the secret recipe of eternal life and never thirst for creation. Until now, these seven must be practiced every day/week/month/quarter The practice of writing and living has swept across our souls that climb the grid every day like the waves of the sea. Even in the process of sleeping at night, the creative life will continue to breathe, grow and thrive like a seed, becoming another magnificent grace of faith. .
During the three days in the wilderness, we left the hustle and bustle of the world and the living environment we were accustomed to. Here, we only looked up to God. He is in the autumn wind, in the warm sunshine, in the woods, on the sea... He is omnipresent and inclusive. The flowers on the field exude their fragrance, the chirping of birds and insects also speak to people with a low or high frequency vibration, the cool breeze whispers slowly, we retreat from the city to the Cape..., with the simplest eyes and ears Listen to revelations from God.
This heart and ears can be fully opened at the end of the world, thousands of miles away, to hear, contact, and feel the light waves stirred by the wind - He is breathing on us, allowing our spiritual life to grow even more. .
Know yourself again
◎Yao Aiwen
These three days are very special. Even though it has been almost a month, I always see something new every time I think about the camp. The more I look back, the more I gain. Looking back on these days away from me, in my life, the teacher's words will pop up from time to time; when I am close to God, the beautiful memories of dancing limbs in the camp also make me unable to help myself. What I learned in this camp is not only to stay in my heart. The next systematic teaching worth preserving will pulsate forward with my life.
I was particularly impressed and moved by Teacher Su's words, which he said casually many times in class: "It's very interesting, very interesting!" This love for the details of life made me amazed and re-awakened. Thinking about being the life administrator of "Yao Aiwen", are there any unfulfilled responsibilities or unenjoyed rights? My life was freely given by God, but it would be a pity and difficult for me to use it indiscriminately.
This sentence, paired with the teacher's vivid expression, often appears in my mind. When walking on the street, browsing the Internet, and listening to people talking, it constantly reminds me to dig out fresh and interesting things. Son, come and enrich my world and move towards a meaningful life.
Thank you for having you, traveling thousands of miles together
◎Weng Yaxin
Pastor Su Wen-an said that the attraction of drama lies in the "unexpected and reasonable" scriptwriter. This camp in the far northeastern corner of Taiwan had nearly a hundred students and teachers from the east and west coasts of the United States and northern Taiwan. In south-central China, there is a mixture of enthusiasm and love. This is unexpected! Because of the commitment and focus of teachers, work teams, and prayer partners, it makes sense to sow with tears and reap with joy. After the camp ended, I missed this wonderful show and many evocative scenes.
Recalling the three days and two nights of the camp, under the green light of the fishing fire in the middle of the night, and in the gorgeous sunrise and morning light, Heavenly Father’s love was like the roaring waves, which never stopped lapping the shore to call us. We were fortunate to participate in the preparations and on-site work of the fifth cultural camp in Taiwan. We were privileged to live in the Sun Lilian Memorial Camp and experience how glorious the lives of missionaries are when they respond to their calling and fully commit themselves.
In addition to the bits and pieces of my memories, the enthusiastic posts and photos from the students on Facebook are all moments that I couldn’t capture, like drizzle falling in the acacia trees surrounding the camp. I miss those sixty hours so much! Team partners, thank you for having us share the joys and sorrows of our journey! Teachers of the cultural camp, thank you for coming all the way and serving us humbly with your lives! I don’t know how many times the journey of life has been, not to mention how many thousands of miles. Thank you Lord for walking with me!
[Sharing from leadership camp students]
Undertake a new mission in the workplace
◎Wang Yiping
2013 was my third year attending the KRC camp. Although I didn’t want to leave my five-month-old daughter behind and sleep out, I still wanted to come to Jesus. A 43-year-old woman like me who has been blessed in the workplace, family, and church life, what more could I ask for in the camp?
Western management scientists have introduced biblical management philosophy into enterprises, but the gospel has been limited everywhere in the workplace where profit is paramount. Now, the new mission of the disciples is to deliver the gospel on the seven hills of the workplace. Leadership Camp is a course tailor-made by Ms. Gao Lili for training elite soldiers of Christ. She is an experienced servant leader and mentor. She helps us understand the essence of all-round servant leadership in a very short period of time, as well as the rules for improving the team.
Best of all, these teachings are biblically based and unlike your average business curriculum. There is no exchange of interests or pressure in this kind of learning. I feel the love and sharing of experiences. I happily turn the teacher's classics into my own DNA and share the gifts of others.
This is the secret garden prepared by God for Christians, and we look forward to enjoying the feast with you.
The most abundant, useful and comprehensive
◎Li Yingfang
After working in the workplace for many years, I also studied abroad in the United States and participated in many courses. I still feel that KRC teacher Gao Lili's "all-round servant leadership" is the most enriching, useful and comprehensive. The teachers are among the few in the Chinese community who have more than 20 years of experience in the workplace as senior executives of multinational companies, as well as in church pastoral care and leadership and management of gospel organizations. They are based on biblical truth, supplemented by rich practical experience and diverse course methods. Teach and share topics such as leadership, decision-making and problem-solving strategies, influencing conversations, and even building loyal, high-performing teams.
Regardless of whether you are at work, at home, or in service, if you are eager to make an impact in your life, it is not just about your professional abilities; if you are not just about doing your job well, but also eager to organize an excellent team and manage upwards, I sincerely recommend that you set aside time Come take the class next year!
worship camp
Pastor Chen Yihao makes good use of metaphors and performances to help everyone let go of the constraints of their own laws after believing in the Lord, and learn to rely wholeheartedly on God's grace.
Singing on the tree of life to enhance godliness
Pastor Chen Yihao's "Practical Worship Theology Workshop" emphasizes that "worship" is not only "singing", but also the interaction between man and God. The course analyzes the biased views of worship among ordinary Chinese Christians and helps students develop a healthy mentality of interacting with God in the life of singing and worshiping, making people like to worship and enjoy worship. Live performances and original vocals are performed during class. Brother The sister is immersed in the anointing of the Holy Spirit and calls it "enjoyment"!
Pastor Chen said that one should come before the Lord with joy every day and resolve to become a disciple who “sings the song of life with the Great Shepherd.” May everyone connect with the Lord through the Holy Spirit in their lives every day, keep grace in their hearts, stand on the tree of life and sing, and bear fruit to glorify God the Father.
Pastor Chen founded LilyTunes in 2012 to promote altar-building movements and discipleship movements everywhere. He uses words, bodies, love, and experiences to share his love for God and teach a life of worship. He hopes to express it in families, churches, in professional life. Mrs. Chen even appeared in the camp wearing a "Husband is always the best" T-shirt to speak out, which even attracted warm cheers from the students.
After the meeting, some students shared their experience of using LilyTunes on the social networking site KRC Kingdom Resources for Christ Taiwan Club: "You can worship for several hours in a row, just like your own personal orchestra, singing and praising God together!"
dance camp
Teacher Betsy, a superb dancer, allows everyone to understand themselves through the movement of their bodies and learn to offer their bodies to worship God.
closing ceremony
The wonderful gathering finally came to a successful end. Teacher Gao Lili continued to encourage us to continue to apply what we learned at the camp into our daily lives.
The graduation photos of each class from top to bottom are:
Leadership camp, dance camp, worship camp and word camp.
Find the direction of life and no longer ignore it in the last days
Located in Wanli Camp, the sea and mountain views are in a line, and there are different aesthetics at different times. In particular, the view of Keelung Island opposite is even more spectacular. Students gathered here from all directions to share the view of the Pacific Ocean. This trip not only provided them with spiritual food, but also enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
The three-day and two-night camp was over. From a slight smile to a deep feeling, from strangers to a family in the Lord, in the reluctant farewell, we said goodbye to each other next year. We are so lucky to live in the Internet age. Through social networking sites, our families have a place to continue sharing their emotions. A student left a message: "Thank you KRC for inviting excellent teachers, allowing us to find the direction of life in three days and two nights. In the end of the world No more disregard for life.”