親愛的弟兄姊妹平安：
「祂願意萬人得救，明白真道。」提前二4
感謝神的帶領，上次提到的兩位學生都非常積極參加團契活動，除了經常性聚會，還參加了我們提供給她們的慕道課程，從下午三點直到晚上八點，從來都不缺席。他們尋求信仰的認真，實在值得讚賞。轉眼她們還剩下兩個月的語言學習，很快就要面臨考試，難免有點焦慮，尤其是那位較年輕的同學，感到難以集中精神學習，總覺得語法學不好。我們都鼓勵她，也為她禱告。昨天我開始督促她，鼓勵她好好學習。感謝主，她居然還願意花時間看《遊子吟》，可見她對基督教信仰是有所追求的！她們除了上課之外，也有參加一些練習口語的小組，其中一個小組是德國教會提供給難民學習德語的，教會的老師也有向來學德語的人傳福音，她們聽到後也會回來與我們分享，或提問信仰問題。
感恩四月和五月都有一次機會去漢諾威事奉，每次都與肢體有些交流。四月探訪一位80多歲的老人，之前有姊妹介紹他給我認識，並鼓勵他參加我們的網上讀經班；他參加了幾次，卻因網絡問題未能繼續，後來便斷絕了聯繫。於是這次去探訪他，了解他的背景，原來他對一些異端信徒有好感，也願意與我交談，但是他仍然沒有接受基督教信仰。上週日，看到一位很久沒見面的姊妹，她約我去外面聊天，旁邊站著一位年紀大的姊妹，也要參與。後來她告訴我是神改變了她，能鼓起勇氣提出這樣的要求。原來她是非常害怕的人，曾經因為一件謀殺案被嚇壞了，不敢抬頭見人，得了憂鬱症。後來她朋友勸她去教會，也叫我打電話去鼓勵她，慢慢藉著神的話語，她沒有那麼害怕了，但仍然不太與人說話。疫情期間，加上退休了，她參加一個查經小組直到如今，因著學習神的話語，她變得很主動地回答主日學老師的問題。所以很開心她能主動約我與她有些交流的時間，雖然我們認識也有二十多年，但這是第一次。
時間過得很快，轉眼三年又過去了，我將於六月中旬就回加州，到時候有機會可以見面再聊，歡迎相約分享、彼此守望。
感恩與代禱事項：
- 感謝主帶領兩位學生不間斷地參加吉森的聚會！求主幫助她們不單來了解基督教的信仰，更願意接受基督的救恩！求主幫助她們的德語學習，順利通過考試，可以找到工作！
- 住漢諾威的80多歲獨居老人，行動不方便，出入需要坐輪椅，手機也有各樣問題。求主差派當地的基督徒去幫助他，解決他生活所需，以好行為來感化他，為主作美好的見證，使他對基督教的看法有所改變！
- 感謝主，那位認識20多年的姊妹在靈命上有很大的進步！求主賜她更多的智慧與勇氣，明白神的心意去服事神！
- 感謝主讓讀經班一位姊妹帶領丈夫參加復活節的營會！丈夫之前已經開始陪同姊妹一起去教會，但是被人絆倒後就不願意再去了。感謝主，讓他在營會上認識別的基督徒，與他談得來，現在回家也偶然上網跟我們見面或聽聖經的廣播。求主挪去他心中的絆腳石，早日接受主的救恩！
謝謝您們的代禱！期待著與你們相聚的日子！
主的使女
鄧秀珍
2026年5月6日
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Dear brothers and sisters,
“Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”1 Timothy 2:4
Thanks to God’s guidance, the two students I mentioned last time have been very active in fellowship activities. In addition to regular Christian gatherings, they have also attended the seeker’s course we offered them, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., never missing a session. They are more dedicated than the Christians, who often take time off and skip meetings. Before we know it, they have only two months left of language study, and they will soon face their exams. It’s inevitable that they feel a bit anxious, especially the younger student, who finds it difficult to concentrate on her studies and always feels she isn’t grasping the grammar well. We have all encouraged her and prayed for them. Yesterday, I began to urge her on and encourage her to study diligently. Thank the Lord, she was actually willing to spend time reading “A Wanderer’s Song”—proof that she is seeking the Christian faith! In addition to their classes, they also participate in some small groups for oral practice. One of these is a group offered by a German church for refugees to learn German. The church teachers also share the Gospel with those learning German, and after hearing it, the girls come back to share with us or ask questions.
I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to serve in Hannover once in both April and May, and each time I was able to interact with the local believers. In April, I visited an elderly man in his 80s whom a sister had previously introduced to me so he could join our online Bible reading class. He attended a few times but lost contact later due to internet connection issues. So I went to visit him this time to learn more about his background. It turned out he had a favorable impression of some members of a heretical group and was willing to talk with me, but he still hadn’t accepted the Christian faith. Last Sunday, I saw a sister I hadn’t seen in a long time. She asked me to meet for breakfast to chat, and an elderly sister standing nearby wanted to join us. Later, she told me that God had transformed her, giving her the courage to make such a request. It turned out she used to be a very fearful person; she had been deeply traumatized by a murder case, to the point where she couldn’t bring herself to look people in the eye and had developed depression. Later, a friend encouraged her to go to church and asked me to call and encourage her as well. Gradually, through God’s Word, her fear subsided, though she still didn’t speak much to others. During the pandemic, and now that she’s retired, she has been attending a Bible study group to this day. Through studying God’s Word, she has become very proactive in answering the Sunday school teacher’s questions. So she was very happy to take the initiative to ask me to set aside some time to catch up with her—even though we’ve known each other for over twenty years, this was the first time.
Time flies; three years have passed in the blink of an eye. I’ll be returning to California in mid-June, so we’ll have a chance to meet and chat then. Feel free to reach out.
Thanksgiving and Prayer Items:
- Thank the Lord for leading two students to attend the Gießen meetings consistently! Pray that the Lord will help them not only to learn about the Christian faith but also to accept Christ’s salvation! Pray that the Lord will help them with their German studies, pass their exams successfully, and find employment!
- The elderly man in his 80s living alone in Hannover has limited mobility and relies on a wheelchair to get around; he also faces various issues with his cell phone. Please pray that the Lord would send local Christians to assist him with his daily needs, influence him through their good deeds, and bear a beautiful witness for the Lord, so that his view of Christianity may be transformed!
- Thank God for the significant spiritual growth of the sister I’ve known for over 20 years! May the Lord grant her more wisdom and courage to understand God’s will and serve Him!
- Thank the Lord that a sister from our Bible reading group led her husband to attend the Easter Camp! Her husband had previously begun accompanying her to church, but after being led astray by others, he was unwilling to go anymore. Thank the Lord that at the camp he met other Christians with whom he connected well. Now, when he is home, he occasionally joins us to chat or listen to the Bible broadcasts. May the Lord remove the stumbling block from his heart so he may accept the Lord’s salvation soon!
Thank you for your prayers! We look forward to the day we can gather together!
Serving Him,
Karen Tang
