⸺2024台灣短宣見證
趙卓瑩
我最近去台灣二水的短期宣教之旅是一次難忘的經歷，充滿了快樂、學習和有意義的連結。我們的使命是教中學生英語，但很快它就變得不止於此。
從我們到達的那一刻起，我們就受到了學生和社區的張開雙臂的歡迎。每天，我們都會透過課程與孩子互動。這些課程不僅具有教育意義，而且我們通過玩遊戲、唱歌並利用創意活動讓學習英語變得有趣。我們的目標是以某種方式將課程與福音聯繫起來，分享與孩子產生共鳴的故事和價值觀，幫助他們在日常生活中看到信仰的美麗。
建立聯繫是我們使命的核心。我們花時間聆聽孩子的故事，了解他們的夢想，並了解他們面臨的挑戰。這些對話非常豐富，讓我們與學生建立了真正的連結。當他們掌握新概念或與我們分享個人故事時，看到他們的臉上閃閃發光，真是令人心曠神怡。
我們旅行的亮點是週五的晚會。這是對我們這一周的辛勤工作和樂趣的慶祝。我們一起敬拜、跳舞、玩遊戲，享受彼此的陪伴。整個房間充滿歡樂和笑聲，證明了我們建立的牢固聯繫。這是對社區和信仰力量的美好提醒。
這次去二水的宣教之旅是一次深刻的經歷，它教會了我聯繫、同情心以及以一種既有意義又有趣的方式分享福音的重要性。我很感激有機會參與這趟旅程，並對二水中學生的生活產生正面的影響。
作者：趙卓瑩在美國⻑大，目前是萊克星頓高中四年級學生。 她的父母從香港移⺠到美國，所以卓瑩能夠說粵語，並且很喜歡和人說粵語！她喜歡聽音樂、去海灘和滑雪板。她最喜歡的飲料是抹茶和奶茶。卓瑩今年是第二次參加TMT，去年首次訪問台灣，她還從台灣朋友那裡學了一首她非常喜歡聽的歌曲《大志若魚》。
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Gospel Impact with Connections
-2024 TMT Testimony
Christabel Chiu
My recent short-term mission trip to ErShui, Taiwan, was an unforgettable experience filled with joy, learning, and meaningful connections. Our mission was to teach English to middle school children, but it quickly became so much more than that.
From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms by the students and the community. Each day, we engaged with the children through interactive lessons that were not only educational but also fun. We played games, sang songs, and used creative activities to make learning English enjoyable. Our goal was to tie our lessons to the gospel in some way, sharing stories and values that resonated with the children and helped them see the beauty of faith in everyday life.
Building connections was at the heart of our mission. We spent time listening to the children’s stories, learning about their dreams, and understanding their challenges. These conversations were incredibly enriching and allowed us to form genuine bonds with the students. It was heartwarming to see their faces light up when they grasped a new concept or shared a personal story with us.
The highlight of our trip was the end-of-the-week party. It was a celebration of all the hard work and fun we had throughout the week. We worshiped together, danced, played games, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. The joy and laughter that filled the room were a testament to the strong connections we had built. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of community and faith.
This mission trip to ErShui was a profound experience that taught me the importance of connection, compassion, and sharing the gospel in a way that is both meaningful and fun. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this journey and to have made a positive impact on the lives of the ErShui middle schoolers.
About the author: Christabel grew up in the US. She is currently a senior student at Lexington High School. Her parents immigrated to the US from Hong Kong, so Christabel knows how to speak Cantonese and would be happy to speak Cantonese with anyone! She likes listening to music, going to the beach, and snowboarding. Her favorite drinks are matcha and milk tea. Christabel first joined the TMT last year, so it is her second time as a TMT member this year again. She had a great time learning about the culture, the food, and the people! She also learned a song “Da zhi ruo yu” from her Taiwanese friends that she really enjoys listening to.