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People working behind the scenes
PLEASE LET THE LAIS KNOW IF YOU WANT TO COMMEND THEIR MINISTRY A Word from Pastor Tang - October 11, 2009  Even though our OutReach Conference is over now, the recollection of the stories I heard from our speakers still echoes in my mind. Dominica Lai, the missionary from Kenya, left with us this touching story. She was the main speaker for our children during the conference. If I had known about her hearing impairment, I might not have assigned her to speak to our children. But the Lord had His own plan in this. At the end of the conference, with tears in her eyes, she gave the following testimony, “Teaching young children and keeping them nice and quiet under control is never my strength. It’s something I try my best to avoid. Deep inside me, I knew I would rather share with the adults. But I was willing to do whatever the Lord wanted me to do. Therefore, instead of avoiding the assignment, I accepted it. I did not want to depend on my own wisdom. I asked God for His strength so that I would not forget His grace and boast on my own goodness. I told the children that a missionary is someone willing to go far away to live with the local people, love them and tell them about Jesus’ love for them. Deep down I knew I did not do a very good job. I felt so bad. I kept thinking negatively: ‘the photos were not sharp’, ‘I did not have enough props’, ‘the games went messy’. I can go on and on in self-pity! But God dealt with this by using a little girl to push me on. I got a note from this little girl in your church. It said, ‘Dear Daniel & Dominica: Thank you for sharing about your mission work. I've been thinking about what you talked about these past few days and decided I might want to be a missionary for God someday. I will pray everyday for you and your mission and that God will give you strength.’” “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)  牧者心聲 - 零九年十月十一日 雖然宣教簡介會議已經完滿結束, 但在腦海中重温講員的故事仍然令我回味無窮. 來自肯雅的宣教士賴黄婉群留下了一個感人的故事. 她是我們這次會議中兒童部的主要講員. 倘若我事前知道她的聽覺有問題的話, 我也許不會安排她做兒童部的講員. 但是神有祂的美意. 在會議結束的時候她留着眼涙分享以下的見證: “教導年幼的孩童是我的死穴, 要他們乖乖静静地聽話, 肯定不是我的長處. 這是我常常盡量避免的工作. 在我的心底裏頭, 我知道自己寧願與成人分享. 然而我願意做神要我做的事情. 所以我接納了分配給我的責任, 並没有推辭. 我不敢依靠自己的聰明, 我求神加給我力量, 使我不會忘記祂的恩惠, 也不敢誇自己的本事. 我告訴小孩子們, 宣教士願意去到很遠的地方, 與當地的人一起生活, 愛他們, 也告訴他們耶穌愛他們. 我自己好像心裏有數, 覺的自己講得一塌糊塗. 我越想越難過, 很多負面的思想就出來了: “我的圖片不够鮮明”, “我的道具不够充分”, “遊戲也是一團糟”. 事實上我是不停地在自憐. 但神就用一個小女孩來對付我的自憐, 叫我繼續幹下去. 你們教會的一個小女孩給我寫了一張字條, 上面這樣説: “親愛的顯光和婉群, 謝謝你們分享你們宣教的工作. 在過去幾天, 我不停地想起你們所講的東西. 我決定有一天我可能希望做神的宣教士. 我會天天為你們和你們的使命禱告, 求神加給你們力量.” “我們行善, 不要覺得厭煩; 如果不鬆懈, 到了適當的時候, 就有收成.” (加6:9新譯本) 五人潮談肯尼亞的故人 (黃志煒) 2009/7/29 Rev Morley Lee
General Secretary of CCCOWE May 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。” 李秀全(牧師) 世界華福中心總幹事 ________________________________________________ To whom it may concern Re: the Rev. Daniel Lai I have known Daniel for over ten years and have been impressed with his Christian commitment, his integrity, his focus on a task, and his capacity to give himself in ministry for others. Daniel came to Chatswood Baptist Church as a student observer at the beginning of 1994, in his fourth year at Morling, when I was the pastor of the C. B. Church. His involvement included - children’s activities – participating in AM worship services & interpreting at the AM bilingual service - helping to train Sunday School teachers & teaching English – reaching Chinese people through Multi-Cultural community activities – preaching at the PM service when asked. I was sorry to lose Daniel from the pastoral team, but God obviously had other plans for him. It was a privilege to preach at his ordination service in 1997. I have always found Daniel to be an upright person of principle. He has a loyal and devoted wife in Dominica, and they have two very bright children, who have great models in their parents. Working alongside Daniel, I noticed that when he set his mind to a task he saw it through. While at CBC Daniel took the opportunity to reached out to Chinese people he met in the area; he used every occasion t0 share the Gospel. It seems that wherever he goes Daniel lays the foundation for the formation and growth of new churches. In Kenya he was used by the Lord to form a new church attended by recent Chinese converts. Daniel demonstrates loyalty to Jesus; vision and purpose, and he has the ability to inspire people. In his love for life and people, and his concern for their eternal welfare, and the building up of the Kingdom of God, Daniel does what only many talk of doing. I commend this godly man to you! Yours sincerely
Keith Williams (RETIRED SENIOR PASTOR OF CHATSWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA)__________________________________________________________________________ Dear Co-Laborer(s):
Greetings! I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude for the ministry of Daniel and Dominica Lai among the Chinese Christian community in Canada. On a number of occasions they have given of themselves to assist us in sharing the vision --- and God has blessed richly. Truly this is a labor of love.
Their recent ministry in three key Western Canadian cities, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, was certainly much appreciated. An added twist this time was that they were accompanied for part of the tour by a Chinese-Canadian couple, recent recruits now headed for E. Asia, whom God had called through the Lai's ministry in Ottawa, our national capital, just a few years ago.
Now that Daniel and Dominica are back on the field and getting settled into their respective roles once again, we wish them God's richest blessing in their lives and ministry.
Our thanks to you, too, for making it administratively possible for the Lai's to continue investing themselves as co-laborers with us as opportunities arise. Our Lord will surely grant the increase. Should this pattern continue to be within the boundaries of His plan, we look forward to additional collaboration in future.
We're all in this together!
In Him,
Garland Hoel
Ex-Ethnic Ministries Director of Wycliffe Canada
_____________________ Daniel & Dominica Lai as an expression of our love and in recognition of 7 years of service to the peoples of East Africa and to us. We publicly commend Daniel & Dominica for their faithful service in East Africa through Finance and Administrative Support. With grateful hearts we acknowlege their special place in our lives as colleagues and friends. Presented 24 Jun05 in Watamu, Kenya at the Turtle Bay Beach Club UTB Conference 2005 Rod McGarvie Director, SIL Uganda-Tanzania Branch ________________________________ I am glad that Daniel & Dominica Lai have joint Wycliffe Bible Translators waiting to go to Africa. The Bible is the Word of God and everyone in the world needs it everyday to guide one's lives and to learn the Will of God. Your work is very important and deserves the support of every Christian. Your dedication is a shining example and testimony to all of us. Yours sincerely, Pak L Chu 
The late Professor of Electrical Engineering, Head of Optical Communications, The University of New South Wales. Restes In Peace. _______________________________ |
