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正是在這樣的夜裡，我們特別想停下來，寫出這些文字向你們大家說一聲：謝謝。謝謝你們無論在遠方或在近處不停的守望、禱告與支持。謝謝你們用人看不見，上帝卻一直看見的方式，托住我們在這片陌生土地上的每一步。

在降生與更新之間 —— 一封從

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柬埔寨宣教工場寄出的聖誕問候

回望這一年，我們的腳步並不輕省。新的宣教工場，新的文化、語言與節奏，讓人一次次意識到自己的有限。適應環境、安頓生活、

親愛的弟兄姊妹、朋友們, 主内平安！

面對氣候與身體的不適，學習與同工配搭、與村民建立關係——每一件事，都需要時間，也需要

聖誕節和新年再一次來到。記得每年在加拿大和美國許多地方，街道和房屋都將裝飾的燈飾亮起，聖誕紅綠兩色的聖誕色彩隨處可見，每一個窗前都擺上松枝與星星伴隨聖

誕音樂感受到溫暖美好；而在一個以佛教爲主體的國家和身處的各地，夜晚沒有雪，也沒有鈴聲，只有雨季過後尚未完全退去的濕熱空氣，和遠處

謙卑。我們很快發現，宣教並不是轟轟烈烈的行動，而是日復一日的學習：學習慢下來，學習不掌控，學習在看似瑣碎與重複的日常裡，辨認神微小卻確定的引導。有時候，是一頓被接待的家常飯；有時候，是一句在疲憊中彼此提醒的禱告；有時候，是在身體軟弱時，仍然被保守的一夜好眠。

不斷傳來的摩托車聲。星空低垂，土地沉默，這

我們越來越明白：神的同在，常常不在戲劇性的

裏看起來與節日毫不相干，卻又那樣真實。

時刻，而是在那些不被記錄的平凡之中。

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二身處柬埔寨東南角一個在 Takeo 省和 Kompot 省交界的小村莊 TonleSaom，上帝的事工在這樣的節奏裡慢慢展開。

几位在金邊的台灣弟兄，為我們教會一百多位參加佈道會的大人與孩子預備了各樣的聖誕禮物。當大人和孩子們拿到禮物時，笑聲在教會裡回蕩，那樣純粹、毫無保留。那一刻，我們突然意識到：這並不只是物資的供應，而是一個清楚的記號—

這個平常只有 40 個成人 60 個小孩的小小教會、

—神沒有忘記這個小小的村落。

簡單的聚會、孩子們的歌聲、村民們安靜地坐在椅子上聽福音；上帝的靈與，與一個人同在，每

祂正在這裡，安靜而確定地工作。

時每刻都見證著神的工作。教會診所裡，每天在量血壓、測血氧，測血糖，

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聽診、針灸藥物的治療、電療，分享福音和為每

然而，我們也不能忽略這個國家的疼痛。不知道

一個人禱告，一個接一個的人進來，又帶著被關

爲什麽發生，不知道將會走向何處，但我們交給

心被愛護的神情離開。

神。

感謝神，有些原本只是來看病的人，開始留下來

近期，柬泰邊境的緊張局勢，讓不少人心中不安。

參加聚會；有些孩子，從怯生生地站在教會門外，

過去在這塊土地上的衝突、戰爭的陰影，讓人們

到主動坐到前排；有些家庭，第一次聽見「恩典」

心裏緊張，這也再次提醒我們：這個世界仍然破

這個詞，卻在生活的重擔中悄悄記住了它。

碎，人心仍然需要醫治。當消息傳來，我們與當

這些改變並不張揚，卻讓人心生敬畏。因為我們

地的弟兄姊妹和同工一同禱告，為和平、為保守、

知道，真正動工的不是我們，而是那位在暗中工

為那些無法選擇戰火卻被迫承受這一切的人。

作的主。

也正是在這樣的時刻，聖誕的意義顯得格外清晰

——不是逃離黑暗，而是光進入黑暗；不是世界三

已然安好，而是神選擇在不安之中降生。賜下那 “大好的消息”爲要拯救人們進入上帝的國度。

這個聖誕節，特別的一幕深深留在我們心裡。

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五親愛的弟兄姊妹，我們深深知道：若沒有你們在

成爲永遠同在的確據。正如降生不是榮耀的高峰，而是救贖旅程的起點。

背後的禱告與支持，與我們同心走在宣教的路上，

願我們在不同的國家，不同的城市、不同的季節、

我們無法站立在這裡。

不同的呼召中，仍然同走一條道路——在軟弱中

你們的每一次記念、每一個代禱的名字、每一份看似微小的奉獻，都成了我們在疲憊時繼續前行

學習信靠，在黑夜中等候光，在平凡裡忠心地活出愛。

的力量。即使相隔百里千里萬里，我們卻在主裡

願主的平安，在這個聖誕，也在即將到來的新一

彼此相連，如同同一條生命的脈動。

年，親自臨到你們的家與心中。

在新的一年裡，我們仍然需要你們的禱告：

感恩同行。節日平安，新年蒙恩。

1，為我們在這個宣教工場中持續適應與成長，為我們同工一起同心興旺福音禱告；

宣教士海波、劉平敬上

2，為事工能扎根於土地，引導事工的作用是爲要人們更加認識和親近神，而不只是停留在活動層面禱告； 3，為教會成為這片土地上的光與鹽以及金燈臺，

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心已更新生命改變禱告； 4，也為這動盪的世界、為和平、為更多人認識基督而禱告。

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land remains silent. It seems disconnected from the season, yet profoundly real.

Between Incarnation and Renewal — A

Christmas

Greeting

from

the

Mission Field in Cambodia

It is on nights like these that we feel especially compelled to pause and write these words, simply to say to all of you: thank you. Thank you for your constant watchfulness, prayers,

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace to you!

and support—whether from near or far. Thank you for holding us up in ways unseen by people but

Christmas and the New Year have come once again.

always seen by God, sustaining every step we take

Every year, in many places across Canada and the

on this unfamiliar land.

United States, streets and homes are lit up with festive lights. Red and green Christmas colors appear everywhere; pine branches and stars sit by the windows, accompanied by Christmas music, filling the

air

with

warmth

and

joy.

Here, however, in a predominantly Buddhist country

I Looking back on this past year, our journey has not been light.

and in the places where we serve, there is no snow

A new mission field, a new culture, language, and

at night, no ringing bells—only the lingering humid

rhythm of life have repeatedly reminded us of our

air after the rainy season, and the constant sound of

limitations. Adjusting to the environment, settling

motorcycles in the distance. The stars hang low, the

daily life, coping with climate and physical discomfort, learning to work with co-workers and to

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build relationships with villagers—each of these

At the church clinic, each day we measure blood

takes time, and each requires humility.

pressure, oxygen levels, and blood sugar; we listen

We soon realized that mission work is not about dramatic achievements, but about daily learning: learning to slow down, learning to relinquish control,

learning to recognize God’s quiet yet certain

to heartbeats, provide acupuncture, medication, and electrotherapy; we share the gospel and pray for each person. One by one, people come in and leave with faces marked by care and love.

guidance in routines that seem repetitive and

Thanks be to God, some who initially came only for

ordinary. Sometimes it comes through a home-

medical care have begun staying for worship; some

cooked meal offered in hospitality; sometimes

children who once stood shyly outside the church

through a prayer spoken to one another in

doors now choose seats in the front rows; some

exhaustion; sometimes through a night of good rest

families hear the word “grace” for the first time—

granted even in physical weakness.

and quietly remember it amid the weight of daily life.

We are increasingly convinced that God’s presence

These changes are not loud or dramatic, yet they

is often not found in dramatic moments, but in those

inspire deep reverence, because we know that the

ordinary days that go unrecorded.

One truly at work is not us, but the Lord who works faithfully in secret.

II In Tonle Saom, a small village at the border of Takeo

III

and Kampot provinces in southeastern Cambodia,

This Christmas, one particular scene has stayed

God’s work has been unfolding slowly in this rhythm.

deeply with us.

This small church—with around forty adults and

Several brothers from Taiwan who live in Phnom

sixty children—its simple gatherings, the children’s

Penh prepared Christmas gifts for more than a

singing, villagers quietly seated as they listen to the

hundred adults and children

gospel—moment by moment, God’s Spirit is at work

evangelistic gathering. As the gifts were handed out,

among individuals, bearing witness to what He is

laughter filled the church—pure, unrestrained joy. In

doing.

that moment, we suddenly realized: this was not

attending our

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merely material provision, but a clear sign—God has not forgotten this small village. He is here, working quietly and faithfully.

V Dear brothers and sisters, we know deeply that without your prayers and support—without walking

IV At the same time, we cannot ignore the pain of this country. We do not know why certain things happen, nor how they will unfold—but we entrust them to God.

with us in unity on this missionary path—we could

not stand where we are today. Every remembrance, every name lifted up in intercession, every seemingly small offering has become strength for us to keep going when we are weary. Though separated by hundreds or thousands

Recently, tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand

of miles, we are joined together in the Lord, sharing

border have stirred anxiety among many. The

the same pulse of life.

lingering shadows of past conflicts and wars on this land have resurfaced in people’s hearts, reminding us once again that this world remains broken and in

As we enter the new year, we humbly ask for your

continued prayers:

need of healing. As news reached us, we prayed

1. Pray for our ongoing adaptation and growth

together with local brothers and sisters and co-

in this mission field, and for unity among co-

workers—for peace, for protection, and for those

workers as we labor together for the gospel.

who have no choice in the face of conflict yet are forced to bear its consequences.

2. Pray that the ministries here would take root in the land, leading people to truly know and

It is precisely in moments like these that the

draw near to God, not merely participate in

meaning of Christmas becomes especially clear—

activities.

not an escape from darkness, but light entering into darkness; not because the world is already at peace, but because God chose to be born amid unrest, bringing “good news of great joy” to lead people into

3. Pray that the church would become light, salt, and a golden lampstand in this place, with renewed hearts and transformed lives.

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4. Pray also for this turbulent world—for peace,

To learn more about our mission and field ministry,

and for more people to come to know Christ.

please visit if you would like to know more about us as follows:

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Christmas is not an ending, but a beginning. It is not

merely a date on the calendar, but a daily prayer that

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Christ would be born anew in our hearts, becoming the assurance of His abiding presence. Just as the Incarnation was not the pinnacle of glory, but the

Church Clinic Ministry

starting point of redemption. May we, in different countries, cities, seasons, and callings, continue to walk the same path together— learning to trust in weakness, waiting for light in the

night, and faithfully living out love in the ordinary. May the peace of the Lord come upon your homes and hearts this Christmas and in the coming New Year. Grateful to walk together. Peace in the season, grace in the year ahead. Respectfully, Missionaries Eric & Ping Village TonleSaom，Kompot，Cambodia

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Visiting Village Locals

Sunday Worship Service

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STM Evangelic Event in Public Schools

STM Evangelical Events in local Public schools

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Church Co-worker Team and Saturday Bible Study Fellowship

Language Classes

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