The pastoral team just had our two-day retreat last week. Beyond reviewing the past and planning for the future, we spent time in meditation, book study, and most meaningfully, serving one another in practical ways. There was joy in preparing and sharing meals—some took pleasure in cooking, offering dishes like salmon fried rice, kebabs, hearty breakfasts, and pork chops. Others found joy in tasks like cleaning up and washing dishes with a heart of service.
As we worked together, I was reminded of Ephesians 4, where Paul speaks of each of us as the one body of Christ has been given diverse gifts, all working together to build up the whole. In the same way, each person’s role—whether cooking or washing dishes—was essential, not just for feeding our bodies but for strengthening our relationships. None of us could have done it alone. We experienced a beautiful picture of unity in diversity.
By the end of the retreat, we had not just fed one another physically — we had deepened our relationships. We gave each other a stamp of approval — not just to host future meals, but to keep encouraging one another in our gifts. It was a simple reminder of how the body of Christ works: each of us serving in different ways, united in building up the whole in love, as each part does its work (Ephesians 4:16).
And of course, if you are eager to experience this fellowship firsthand, feel free to chat with any of our pastors. While we may not always be able to share a meal, we can share some snacks together! Besides food, we are always excited to share time, conversation, and laughter with you. Let us bring a heart for fellowship and be united as one.
上週教牧團隊結束了為期兩天的退修會。除了回顧過去和規劃未來，我們還一起默想和作讀書分享。在退修會中最有意義的是我們能夠彼此服侍。在準備和分享食物的過程中，我們感到喜樂——有些牧者樂於為其他人準備食物，包括三文魚炒飯、烤肉串、豐富的早餐和豬排等美食。其他牧者以清潔和洗碗等服侍他人。
當我們彼此服侍時，我想到在《以弗所書》第四章，保羅提到基督賜與我們每個人不同的恩賜、並且成為衪的身體；而大家一同合作，建立一個身體。同樣地在退修會中，無論是烹飪還是洗碗，每個人的角色都相當重要。那不但滿足了我們的口腹，也加強教牧團之間的關係。這些都不是一個人能完成的事情。我們拼湊了一幅和而不同的圖畫。
到退修會結束時，我們不但讓大家得到了飽足，而且加深了彼此之間的關係。我們彼此確認了未來不僅可以邀請客人到家用餐，也鼓勵大家繼續發揮各自的恩賜。這提醒了我們基督的身體是如何運作的：我們每個人都以不同的方式作服事，但目標一致，藉著愛來建立整個身體，正如《以弗所書》4:16所說的，百節各按各職。
如果你希望親身體驗如退修會般的團契，你可以隨時找我們的牧者們聊一聊。雖然我們不一定能夠隨時一起吃飯，但我們可以一起分享一些美味的小吃。除了食物，我們亦很願意與你一起有分享、彼此交談和享受歡樂的時光。讓我們懷著一顆願意相聚且合一的心吧。
