Your care and prayers for the Pastoral Team have been a source of strength and encouragement for all of us. As I reflect on the past two months, I would like to share some highlights and updates with you.
A significant change in our team dynamic occurred as Rev Chris Chan embarked on a well-deserved long-service leave, and we welcomed Pastors Adam and Wai Leung to our midst. This transition has brought about a shift in responsibilities and the need to understand each other's working styles and preferences. Each member of the Pastoral Team has been actively contributing to the direction and operation of the team in a collaborative and supportive manner.
Despite our best efforts, we have not been immune to physical weaknesses. Many of us have experienced a period of illness, ranging from common colds to persistent coughs. We recognise that just like everyone else, we are susceptible to physical vulnerabilities, and this reality extends to spiritual weaknesses too.
Our time together has not been solely focused on ministry. We enjoyed sharing meals and coffee. These moments are golden opportunities for informal fellowship. While we had to postpone a planned potluck dinner at a home, it remains an item of priority on our future agenda.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the prospect of growth together as a team. We are actively planning workshops and a conference to facilitate learning, idea-sharing, and overall team building. Our goal is to build each other up in ministry and in spirituality, fostering a supportive and enriching community.
In our ongoing journey, we seek your encouragement and your prayers. Please pray for us so that our team models the principles outlined in Philippians 2:4-5, “not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus”.
您們對教牧團的關懷和禱告，一向是我們的力量和鼓勵的來源。回顧過去的兩個月，我想與大家分享我們最近的情況。
一個重大的變化就是陳靈光牧師開始他應得的長期服務假期，我們也迎來了布亞當傳道和鍾偉良傳道，加入了我們的團隊。在這一個過渡時期中，產生了責任上的轉移,並且需要理解彼此工作方式和喜好。每位教牧團的成員都以合作和支持的態度，積極地為團隊的方向和運作做出貢獻。
儘管盡了努力，但我們也免不了身體上的軟弱。我們團隊中許多人在過去一段的時間也經歷疾病，從普通感冒到持續性的咳嗽。我們意識到我們像大家一樣，容易有身體上的軟弱，而且也會延伸到靈性上的軟弱。
我們在一起時，也不只專注於事工方面，我們也喜歡一起用餐和喝咖啡，那些是輕鬆交通的黃金機會。儘管我們推遲了一次在家聚餐的機會，但這仍然是我們未來的時間表中優先的一個內容。
展望未來，我們對作為一個團隊共同成長的前景感到興奮。我們正在積極策劃工作坊和會議，以促進學習、分享想法和整體團隊的發展。我們的目標是在事工和屬靈上彼此建立，建立一個彼此支持和豐富的團體。
在我們的同行中，我們需要您的鼓勵和代禱。請為我們以「各人不要單顧自己的事，也要顧別人的事。你們當以基督耶穌的心為心。」腓立比書二章四至五節，作為我們團隊的模式代禱。
