社會關懷事工
Ada Tran
以福音大能祝福這破碎的世界
「世人哪！耶和華已指示你何為善。他向你所要的是什麼呢？只要你行公義，好憐憫，存謙卑的心，與你的神同行。」彌迦書 6：8 是社會關懷事工的指標，在參與實踐過程中與神同行，你看見自己生命因而邁進成熟，感到喝采嗎？
行公義
基督徒處於一個多元社會，面對多元及複雜的社會議題，我們當如何應對？加上今年美國大選年，基督徒談論政治似乎在華人教會屬於敏感話題。「聯會」社關小組希望服待不同文化背景和語言的弟兄姊妹，邀請多位講員，針對社會一些議題，不是尋求一個簡單的答案，且在這難而複雜的社會議題中，尋求神，操練思考和明辦，反思福音的意義和實踐愛鄰舍，以基督的心為心。若你錯過「聯會」社關小組為你而設的不同講座和討論，歡迎點擊精彩回看！
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2. 國語 Mandarin： 跨性別主義對現代社會的衝擊 - 教會如何正視與應對
3. 粵語 Cantonese：「靈命塑造與政治參與：誰影響誰？」
4. 英語 English：Approaching Transgender with Jesus’ heart
好憐憫
今年是教會第四年參與「環球六公里，為水齊邁步」的活動，弟兄姊妹藉此平台邀請沒有參加小組或未認識教會的朋友，青少年部以遊戲活動推擴及募款。看見弟兄姊妹各盡其力，運用神所賜的金錢和能力，關心和祝福世界資源比較缺乏的地方！
A1）鑽石崗社會關懷主日（4月28日及5月5日）
國、粵語區聯合邀請「聯會」兩位資深事工同工（鄺明遠長老 Andrew Kwong 及李君僕弟兄 Daric Lee）分享他們二十多年參與社會關懷的心路歷程，並教導選舉的聖經原則。
B）「聯會」社會關懷講座: 6月至8月份 FECA Social Concerns Seminars: June to August
- 國、粵語區聯合邀請「聯會」兩位資深事工同工（鄺明遠長老 Andrew Kwong 及李君僕弟兄 Daric Lee）分享他們二十多年參與社會關懷的心路歷程，並教導選舉的聖經原則。
2. 國、粵語講座：羅秉祥博士（8月4日及8月10日），主題為「靈命塑造與政治參與：誰影響誰？」，鼓勵弟兄姊妹正視政治兩極化的社會，並操練深入聆聽和對話，我們教會有幸成為其中一個主場。
3. 8月24日，英語講座：資深牧者Rev Ben Shin, 主題：Approaching Transgender with Jesus’ heart
C）環球六公里，為水齊邁步：4月至6月份 6K for Water：April to June
- 教會以視覺畫面讓弟兄姊妹看見他們的參帶來社區的改變
- 4月14日：青少年以𨘋戲募款，從活動中學習
- 4月至6月份：國、粵語堂各小組步行花絮
基督徒選舉的聖經原則 (摘錄於社會關懷主日5月5日）
- 神的心意是要人管理大地，並盡心盡性盡力去愛神和愛人如己
- 選舉投票應以以下三項聖經的價值觀為優先次序
- 和平非暴力
- 恩典與公義的平衡
- 普世觀
- 避免四個毛病
- 避免黨派之爭
- 避免單一議題
- 避免屬世的標籤
- 懂得問有批判性的問題
- 禱告：當為自己能行使公民權而感恩，並要為城市求平安，活出福音愛人愛神的生命。
Social Concern Ministry Report
Ada Tran
Love Well in this broken world
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,[ and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 is the foundation for social concern ministry. During the serving and participation, you practice walking with God. Do you feel applauded when you see that your life has matured as a result?
Do justice
Christians live in a multi-ethnic society. How should christians respond to diverse and complex social issues? Coupled with the fact that this is an election year in the United States, Christians talking about politics seems to be a sensitive topic in Chinese churches. The FECA social concern committee invited many speakers to serve brothers and sisters with different cultural backgrounds and languages. We do not seek a simple answer, but to practice discernment, seek God’s will in these difficult and complex social issues. To reflect on the meaning of the gospel together in order to love our neighbors well with the heart of Jesus.
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Christians live in a multi-ethnic society. How should christians respond to diverse and complex social issues? Coupled with the fact that this is an election year in the United States, Christians talking about politics seems to be a sensitive topic in Chinese churches. The FECA social concern committee invited many speakers to serve brothers and sisters with different cultural backgrounds and languages. We do not seek a simple answer, but to practice discernment, seek God’s will in these difficult and complex social issues. To reflect on the meaning of the gospel together in order to love our neighbors well with the heart of Jesus.
2. 國語 Mandarin： 跨性別主義對現代社會的衝擊 - 教會如何正視與應對
3. 粵語 Cantonese：「靈命塑造與政治參與：誰影響誰？」
4. 英語 English：Approaching Transgender with Jesus’ heart
Love Mercy
This year is the fourth year that the FECDB church has participated in the “6K for Water” event. Brothers and sisters use this platform to invite friends who have not joined the cell groups or new to the church. The youth department promotes and raises funds through game activities. I saw brothers and sisters doing their best, using the money and ability given by God, to care for and bless places in the world where resources are scarce!
FECDB Social Concern Sundays（April 28 to May 5）
Our joint effort to invited two FECA ministry leaders (Elder Andrew Kwong and Brother Daric Lee) to share their more than 20 years experiences of participating in the ministry, and to teach the biblical principles of election.
FECA Social Concerns Seminars: June to August
- Mandarin Seminar: Dr Jane Yang，June 1, theme: “The impact of transgenderism on modern society – how the church faces and responds”
- Mandarin & Cantonese Seminar: Dr. PC Lo（Aug 4th & Aug 10th) ，The theme is “Spiritual Formation and Political Participation: Who Influences Who?” It encourages brothers and sisters to face up to the politically polarized society and practice deep listening and dialogue. Our church is fortunate to be one of the venues.
- English Seminar: Aug 24th，Rev Ben Shin, Theme: “Approaching Transgender with Jesus’ heart”.
6K for Water：April to June
- The church uses visual images to let brothers and sisters see the changes that it brings to the community through their participation.
- April 14th：Our youth hosted game and activities to raise funds
- April to June: Snapshots from cell groups participations
Biblical Principles for christian elections guideline:
- God’s plan is for man to take care of the earth. He wants us to love God with all of our heart, mind and soul and also love our neighbor.
- Election voting should prioritize the following three biblical values: peaceful & nonviolence, Shalom: the balance of grace and justice, global view
- Avoid four pitfalls: Avoid partisanship; Avoid single issues, Avoid worldly labels; Know how to ask critical questions
- Prayer: Be grateful that you can exercise your citizenship rights through election. Let’s pray for peace for our country, and to live out the meaning of the gospel.