轉變的一年
粵語牧區事工報告 / 鍾呈光 傳道
對粵語牧區來說，2024年是一個轉變的一年。2023十一月，梅淑娟牧師遞交了辭呈。基於對上帝呼召的順服，她的下階段服事將會投放在神學教育領域，所以她希望離開專心修讀聖經教導的博士學位。
梅牧師在粵語牧區服事超過四年的時間。在這段時間為教會盡心竭力地服事和帶領教會經過一段困難的疫情期。她和丈夫與粵語牧區的弟兄姊妹建立了深厚的關係。 3月31日復活節是她在粵語牧區的最後一個主日。在那一天，弟兄姊妹為梅牧師舉行了送別會，其間分享了各自的感受和不捨。
感謝神，在同一天，有7位弟兄姊妹在會眾面前分享了他們的個人見證並接受了洗禮。禮後，舉行了愛筵來慶祝他們的重生。
在梅牧師離開之前，創堂牧師黃若明牧師、統籌牧師鄭文選牧師以及粵語牧區的領䄂組成立了一個專責小組，去幫助維持粵語牧區的主日運作並聘請粵語牧區牧者。感謝神的供應和帶領，為粵語牧區預備了一位應徵者。經過面談、禱告和確認後，教會決定聘請鍾呈光傳道來帶領粵語牧區。他於五月正式上任成為粵語牧區的牧者。
各小組牧區先後，邀請了鍾傳道參與小組活動認識各小組成員。
九月份，粵語牧區舉辦了家宴，歡迎並介紹認識鍾傳道夫婦。
粵語牧區在過往一年來積極參與各教會事工。 5月有6公里為水齊邁步的社會關懷事工。各細胞小組組成團隊參與這項事工。
7月份，粵語牧區成員參與兒童暑期聖經學校當志願者，在教學、遊戲和話劇等活動提供協助。
在門徒訓練方面，粵語牧區舉辦了二期由海外使徒團契（OMF）贊助的藝術與宣教的訓練。
之後，成立了一個宣教團隊，前往菲律賓去探索利用這概念宣教的機會。同時，粵語牧區有多位成員參與英國和台灣的短期宣教。
總括來說，在神的恩典下，粵語牧區繼續以成為一個跟隨耶穌大家庭的教會異象為目標前進，透過敬拜、團契、學習、實踐和傳福音一起來跟隨耶穌
2024 Annual Report
Cantonese Ministry
Pastor Tim Chung
For the Cantonese zone, 2024 is a year of transition. In November 2023, Pastor Edith Mui submitted her resignation. Responding to God’s calling, she plans to focus on theological education and pursues a doctoral degree in biblical teaching.
Pastor Mui has served the Cantonese zone for over four years, dedicating herself to guiding the church through the challenges of the pandemic. She and her husband have formed deep relationships with the brothers and sisters in the congregation. Her last Sunday with the Cantonese zone was Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. On that day, a farewell gathering was held for Pastor Mui, during which attendees shared their feelings and expressed their reluctance to say goodbye.
Praise God that on that Easter Sunday day, seven brothers and sisters shared their personal testimonies and were baptized in front of the congregation. Following the ceremony, a love feast was held to celebrate their rebirth.
Prior to Pastor Mui’s departure, the church founding pastor, Pastor Albert Wong, coordinating pastor, Pastor Peter Cheng, and the leaders of the Cantonese zone formed a dedicated team to help maintain the Sunday service operations and recruit a new pastor for the Cantonese zone. Thank God for His provision and guidance, as a candidate was prepared for the congregation. After interviews, prayers, and confirmations, the church decided to hire Pastor Tim Chung to lead the Cantonese zone. He officially took up his position in May 2024.
Subsequently, various cell groups invited Pastor Chung to participate in their activities to get to know their members better.
In September, the Cantonese congregation held a family gathering to welcome and introduce Pastor Chung and his wife to the congregates.
Throughout the past year, the Cantonese zone has actively participated in various church ministries. In May, members took part in a social concern project called “6K for Clean Water,” with several cell group teams participating in this ministry.
In July, members volunteered at the Children’s Vacation Bible School, assisting with teaching, games, and drama activities.
In terms of discipleship training, the Cantonese zone hosted two sessions of “Arts and Missions” training sponsored by Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF).
Subsequently, a mission team was formed and went to Philippines to explore evangelistic opportunities using arts. Additionally, several other members participated in short-term mission trips to the UK and Taiwan.
In summary, by God’s grace, the Cantonese zone continues to pursue the vision of being a family following Jesus, advancing this vision through worship, fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism together.