7月快訊

主內親愛的肢體和教會伙伴：

我們寫信向您表達深深的感謝和誠摯的祝福。感謝您在過去這段時間對基督燈台事工的無私支持和奉獻。您的愛心和慷慨使我們能夠繼續推動基督燈台宣教村的使命，將上帝的愛和福音帶到社區和全球。

今天我向您報告一些事工消息，我們在南溫莎宣教村的發展上，跨出了一小步：我們治理了沙質化的土地，以前受傷的土地已經重新長出一些綠油油的植披，但是整體而言，還需要繼續完善植披恢復的計劃，去年我們開闢了一個可停十多輛車的停車場，為來到宣教村探視的兄弟姊妹們提供方便的環境。今年正在預備向土地規劃議會遞交藍圖，同時也在制定未來三年的行動計劃。我們規劃明年在田野上開闢一條靈修徑，讓人們可以在自然環境中尋求靈性的滋養和修復；在我們在籌措牧養與教育中心所需的建築費用的同時，先行以低成本開闢一個康健生命教育農場，為短期內開展福音外展，提供有利的事工平台。

我們懇切地請求您繼續為基督燈台事工代禱和守望。讓我們攜手向著點火、點燈，薪火相傳的異象和使命前進。願我們在主面前忠心，行走力上加力，恩上加恩。願我們的事工有份於上帝的性情，讓恩典的活水，流向饑渴慕義的人。

讓我們以三句聖經經文互勉和代禱：

「所以你們要去，使萬民做我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗 ，凡我所吩咐你們的，都教訓他們遵守。我就常與你們同在，直到世界的末了。」（馬太福音28:19-20）

「門徒出去，到處宣傳福音。主和他們同工，用神蹟隨著證實所傳的道。」(馬可福音16:20)

「你們顯在這世代中，好像明光照耀，將生命的道表明出來」（腓立比書2:15-16）

謝謝您的祈禱和金錢的捐助 (https://thegoldenlampstand.org/thank-you-for-your-giving)，也懇請代為介紹同行者。一起完成宣教村的建設。讓我們攜手努力，讓基督之光照亮在空虛混沌的末世，榮神益人，在我們所在的世界活出愛。

主內互勉，

陳曉東牧師、謝朱淑儀總幹事

及基督燈台事工團隊

We are writing this letter to express our deep gratitude and sincere blessings to you. Thank you for your selfless support and dedication to the work of Golden Lampstand Ministries during this time. Your love and generosity have enabled us to continue advancing the mission of the Golden Lampstand Missional Village, bringing God’s love and gospel to the community and the world.

Today, we would like to update you on some ministry news. We have taken a small step forward in developing the Golden Lampstand Missional Village in South Windsor. We have worked on reclaiming the sandy land, and some green vegetation has grown on the previously injured soil. However, there is still a need for further improvement in the overall restoration plan. Last year, we established a parking lot that can accommodate more than ten vehicles, providing a convenient space for brothers and sisters visiting the missional village. This year, we are preparing to submit blueprints to the planning and zoning committee of the town. We are also formulating a three-year action plan. We plan to develop a trail in the fields next year, allowing people to seek spiritual nourishment and retreat in a natural environment. At the same time, while we continue to raise funds for the construction of the pastoral and educational center, we will initially establish a low-cost educational farm to provide a favorable platform for community outreach.

We earnestly request your continued prayers and vigilance for the work of Golden Lampstand Ministry. Let us join hands and move toward the vision and mission of rekindling fire and igniting light, passing the torch of faith to the next generation. May we be faithful before the Lord, growing in strength and grace. May our ministry reflect the nature of God, allowing the living waters of grace to flow to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Let us encourage and pray for one another with these three Bible verses:

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

“And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.” Mark 16:20

“That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in a warped and crooked generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.” Philippians 2:15-16 

Thank you for your prayers and financial contributions, and we kindly ask you to introduce fellow companions to join us (https://thegoldenlampstand.org/thank-you-for-your-giving). Let us work together to complete the construction of the missional community. May we strive together to let the light of Christ shine in this empty and chaotic world, bringing glory to God and benefiting others, and living out love in the world we are in.

With love in Christ,

Pastor: Dr. Abraham Chan, 

Executive Director: Mrs. Stella Tse

and the Golden Lampstand Ministry team