Below are some comments or personal reflections from some participants of the Chinese Missions in Africa- Retreat, Consultation & Action, Discovery Trips from 1 – 12 April 2008:

“我要代表華福中心，在恩典與公義的 神面前，衷心的向您感謝，若沒有 神透過您的參與和擺上，不論是台前的事奉或是背後默默的服事，我們真不敢想像在動亂後的肯尼亞，會是一個什麼樣的聚會。…華福中心內部也就這次大會做了一番檢討，當然有許多地方需 要調整、要改進、再精益求精，但卻有許多地方，使我們想起您毫無保留擺上的態度，實在令人敬佩。” 

香港李秀全牧師（大會退修會講員、世界華福中心總幹事） 

“It was a privilege to meet those missionaries (you are one of them) whom I have heard so often and admired from a distance and there I was able to meet them in person. Their lives and testimonies inspired and encouraged me. The sermons of the African speakers were strong and inspiring. They were probably the starting point where we have so much to learn from them. My conviction as well as my ministry is to call upon the Chinese churches to make the best out of the current missions opportunity in Africa. I like to see more and more Chinese Christians of professional background would set their feet on Africa as servants and witnesses for His Kingdom.”

Rev Philip Leung of Canada, Executive of Chinese International Mission

“多謝Nathaniel & Hannah！ 他們在大會中的辛苦事奉，更多謝Hannah，她把營醫帶來房問給我診病及為我的病祈禱。 深信他們的事奉心志必定是受 您們美好的見證影响呢！  感謝，讚美主，讓我能看到什麼是〝一家事主〞的美麗情景。 願主繼續使用您們成為別人的祝福並且成為自己屬靈的成長渠道！ 多謝 賴牧師的鼓勵及加油打氣！”

香港蔡敏紅姊妹（世界華福中心節目助理）

“I really thank God for the smooth running of the Conference, and safe traveling of all our delegates to and fro and back home. I thank God for all of your good efforts and cooperation in helping to make it possible. It’s a great encouragement and joy for me to be invited to attend this Conference and for the CCCOWE to place more emphasis now on the Chinese mission in Africa…Thank you Brother, May God bless, strengthen and keep you and yours always in His loving care.”

Rev Lily H Hsueh from Malaysia, widow of the late Rev YuKwong Hsueh

“十分感謝您們在大會前、中、後所付出的時間和心力，相信　主必記念。[大會 ]非常好，我們得到許多。得著多於付出，這是　神給服事的人最大的報酬。我已經拿到所有從台灣到非洲宣教士的名單，差傳促進會將會想辦法和他們聯絡，如他們有我們可以協助的部份，我們將盡力去做。” 

臺灣李健長老（大會早堂查經講員、台北基督徒林森南路禮拜堂執行長老）

“I do appreciate you couple support in this conference, no matter before, during, or after conference. It is so impressive you…Thank you very much on lots logistic or ground support.”

Elder Daniel Huang from New Zealand, Information Systems Management of CCCOWE

“I have been richly blessed by the conference. I came with an open mind to learn more about what Chinese missionaries are doing in Africa, and also to gain some understanding of the cultural background of my African students (there are quite a few studying at the university I am working in). Little did I realize that the Lord had prepared such a splendid spiritual feast for all of us…

I have been ministered to in a personal way by Elder Li Chien's Bible studies, challenged and moved by Christine's report of the conditions of AIDS patients, encouraged by the testimonies and contributions of missionaries like you and your wife in Africa, and awakened by Rev Oscar's and Rev Ally's timely and insightful messages. I shall never think of Africa or Kenya in the same way after listening to them… 

 I have been to a couple of short-term mission trips prior to this one but I think this is the most well-organized of them all. A big thank you to James and Antonia Hwang and to you and Dominica for your excellent oversight and logistics arrangements. All the details were carefully thought out, our safety, health and comfort were given top priority. My heart is deeply touched by your thoughtfulness…

I have no suggestion to offer for further improvement because there is nothing to improve. Both James and Antonia and you have done your level best to give us a meaningful visit and you have achieved your goal.”

Jeanette Lim from Malaysia, Conference Interpreter, Administrator of Sunway University College

“This was the most touching, inspiring and thought provoking conference I have ever attended.”

Rev Jonathan Chiu from the USA, Opening Ceremony Speaker, International Director of Care Ministries International

１．第一次参加CCCOWE的营会，整个大会的节目安排和内容都非常丰富。

２．早晨的灵修带给我更深层的反思自己与神的关系。

３．宣教观的反思：从非洲人的角度来反思华人在非洲的宣教。

４．更具意义的接触：从　New Life Home　看到盼望，并且第一次真实的接触到爱滋病的孩子。

５．与世界各地的牧者、宣教同工的接触：希望未来能在宣教事工上一同配搭。

６．差遣礼的感动：每一位参加者都是宣教人。

７．听见、感动…接下来是行动…期盼能将这极处的呼声传递给教会的领袖，同心回应并差人去。

８．感恩：大会能如期举行，是神的恩典、眷顾、保守，并且祂供应一切所需的。

 我决定明年去读神学，未来能继续参与宣教事工。 

馬來西亞林懿姊妹（衛理公會砂拉越華人年議會宣教部代幹事）

“Thanks again for all that you've done!!! Without you couple there'd be no such a conference!!!”

Dora Sze from Hongkong, Editor of Chinese Around The World, CCCOWE

“I enjoyed the women’s sharing time where we can be opened and shared our struggles and difficulties in the field.

The Bible study, the preaching of Rev. Oscar was very challenging, Dr. Jeffrey challenged about HIV-AIDS and the commissioning to those who will join the discovery trip, those who will stay in Kenya and those who will go back to their fields.

…the growing Chinese population in Africa was an eye opener to me to consider also in reaching the Chinese who are now migrating and working in Africa. If we will not reach them a time will come when their host countries particularly the major religion will convert them. One of the speakers told us that once they were out of China they want to stay in the new country and don’t want to go back to China. I shared this need to some Chinese co-workers working in Africa and some of them got my new vision in also considering working with them and not only to the Africans.” A missionary in North Africa

“I will keep myself obedient to the Lord's next leading to Africa.  Whenever I am moved to pray for the need in Africa, I will faithfully present my intercessions sacrifice. 

I believe that your whole family has made a "historic" contribution in Chinese mission record.”

Rev Paul Chi from Taiwan, 台灣北港基督長老教會牧師

“a. It was good message from Rev. Lam. It was appropriate to us.
b. It might be good to have more time for intimate sharing during the retreat time.

A. We could get a lot of good information and encouragement from others. AIDS/HIV was good topic to us and the sharing from Christine was very touching and moving.
B. During the conference, we have learned and we have heard a lot…

We continue to provide more Short term mission opportunities for churches participate so that people can catch the vision of Africa.”

Rev Joshua Siu from Ghana, Missionary of WEC International, Ghana

”I would encourage partnership with the African churches, probably to begin with, encourage short term discovery trips which should be hosted by the African church and mission organizations in Africa so that there is developing of relationships. I would do a great job of networking.”

Lydia Teera from Uganda, Missionary of Wycliffe Africa, Uganda

”Thanks so much for organizing the conference! I believe you all had put in much effort to get it to work so well especially in Africa! I give the conf a high rating as a whole.”

Dr Stanley Ling, Regional Director of SIM East Asia

“I have been involved in prayer for major religion. SL’s sharing is confirming also enlightening my prayer journey. I am still seeking God's will and hope to organise meeting to understand the strategy of reaching them....” 

Rebekah Chong from Malaysia, 耶和華以勒影視中心總幹事

“a. We had excellent preachers from Asia, Europe and local.

 b. The local preachers really contributed amazing insights to the congregation, not only bringing brain storming to our mind of mission but also challenging our attitude of being a servant of the Lord.

c. Sharing of different missionaries enriched my knowledge of the many ways in which the Lord uses various vessels to achieve His plan.

d. All the interpreters are highly appreciated.

e. All issues of the group discussions are worthily to talk through but time was not enough so that rush conclusion was made sometimes.

f. New Life Home visit is very good idea for solidifying what we have heard from the seminar. (hear and then see)

A. When I go back to the field I will work harder in learning the local

Language and culture as well as spending time with the people.

B. Digest, integrate and reflect on what I heard, saw and experienced through the conference.

C. Pray more concretely and perservantly for the people and countries in Africa.

D. To share in my sharing and preaching the vision of the various opportunities today of missions in Africa for the Chinese churches.

E. Apply some of the suggestions to our short term mission training and missionary candidates counselling.”

 Rev May Yau from Ghana, WEC International

“Thank God for giving us a special opportunity to meet with old friends and to get to know many new friends.  The sharing from Rev. On Kwok Lim and Rev. Morley Lee were remarkably sweet and came to the point!  It was a very precious reminder especially from Rev. Lee's talk about the family issues.  A million thanks to HIM! 

The involvement from every single participant was so encouraging.  I can say that the Spirit was moving at the place.  I believe most of the participants if not all will be forging to a high level of serving HIM.

I'll continue to do more teaching about how to reach the unreached.  If the Lord open doors for me, I love to visit as many churches as possible and share about the urgent needs of this field.” A missionary in East Africa

            “我個人受到很大幫助從新得力… 看見大家都關心主基督托負的使命...大會安排很好各項單元, 特別早上晨更讀經.”

非洲納米比亞陳玉昆牧師（宣教士）

“I will continue to serve in Missions Board, SCAC, Malaysia and also mobilize church members to do missions.”

Rev Lisa Ting from Malaysia, Pastor of Wesley Methodist Church

 “I found this Conference very encouraging in many ways: the messages were very stimulating and revolutionary, the fellowship with the participants was indeed wonderful, I specially like the cozy atmosphere in this Conference, and I enjoyed very much with the praise and worship…  Now that I am back in school (CGST), I hope to find a chance to share with my schoolmates and professors about this Conference and the needs in Africa.”

Virginia Chon from Canada, Conference Interpreter

“Many thanks again for your excellent arrangement and preparation for this important CCOWE in Kenya.”

Rev Frank Tuan from Republic of South Africa, Discovery Team Leader, Missionary of SIM

“We thank the Lord for your wonderful and faithful service in managing this wonderful conference.”

Elder Manchild Yu from the USA, Conference Prayer Leader, Elder of Rutgers Community Christian Church

“We praise God for using you in a great way for this CCCOWE event!”

Dr James Hwang from Kenya, Conference Discovery Team Leader, AIM Missionary