祈求和感謝
2004 年 11 月

中信銀禧感恩崇拜暨晚宴

中信銀禧感恩崇拜暨晚宴

廿五年來有無數弟兄姊妹曾經參與中信大大小小的事工，也有為中信事工默默代禱的戰士。在慶祝銀禧之際，也邀請他們回來一起聚首，數算神的恩典和引領，分享中信近況和前面的挑戰。在十月十七日（星期日）先是有「感恩崇拜」於溫哥華自立中華基督教會舉行。有多名教牧同工及近二百名中信義工出席。先由專程從美國趕來的中信創辦人王永信牧師憶述中信早年創辦的艱辛及刻苦，一步步的看到神恩手的帥領，並對加拿大中信近年迅速的全面發展，驚訝神奇妙的作為。繼由中信總幹事江錦培牧師以「路遙知主恩」為題，講述加拿大中信的歷史及事工。最後「感恩崇拜」以兩位新信主的姊妹的個人經歷見證福音大能為結束。

緊湊著感恩崇拜便是晚上在華埠富大酒家舉行聯歡晚宴，筵開八十八席，在歡樂氣氛中享受主賜的愛筵，有到訪的藝人助慶、遊藝表演及義賣等節目。王牧師在席間贈予江牧師一件鼓勵信守一男一女婚姻制度的T-恤，勉勵信徒在西方社會婚姻制度受到嚴峻考驗下，要堅持一男一女的傳統婚姻制度，讓下一代在完整的家庭中幸福健康地成長。同時，中信董事會也藉銀禧紀念，向服務中信20年之久的董事會主席金新宇牧師致敬，應允他多年來的要求，讓他卸下行政的重職，成為加拿大中信的永遠榮譽主席，並贈以「新知舊雨同欽敬，宇宙之光耀我神」牌匾以茲留念。在歡樂歌聲中，一班活力充沛的董事和同工一起迎向新的里程，接受神交付更大的使命。

CCM 25th Anniversary - Thanksgiving Service and Banquet

In the past 25 years, many brothers and sisters in Christ have participated in ministries, functions and events organised by CCM Canada, and have prayed diligently for us. In celebrating our Silver Anniversary, we invited them to join us in remembering the Lord's blessings and leading, and to hear about recent developments and future challenges for CCM Canada. On October 17, our Thanksgiving Service was held at the Vancouver Christ Church of China. Several pastors and about 200 CCM volunteers attended. Rev. Thomas Wang, founder of CCM, was present to recall the hardships and painstaking effort in the early days of CCM, as well as the steadfast leadership of God in our development. He spoke in awe of God's miraculous work in the development of CCM Canada through the years. Rev. Edwin Kong, Executive Director of CCM Canada, then gave a brief presentation called "Thanksgiving Reminiscence" to highlight the history and ministries of CCM Canada. Afterwards, two sisters, who recently committed their lives to the Lord, personally testified of the magnificent work of the Gospel.

Immediately following the Thanksgiving Service, a banquet was held at the Floata Restaurant in Vancouver Chinatown. It was a full-house with close to 900 people coming together to enjoy the meal, prizes, performances by the Hong Kong artists, song presentations and a fundraising auction. During the evening, Rev. Thomas Wang encouraged Canadian Christians to remain firm and faithful in upholding traditional family values in our country. He reminded us of the importance of standing against critical challenges to our families so that we can provide a healthy, godly environment for generations to come.

The Board of Directors of CCM Canada took the opportunity during the evening to show its gratitude and appreciation to Rev. S.Y. King, who had been Chairman of the Board for 20 years. He will pass along his administrative responsibilities as the Chairman of the Board while taking on the title of Honourary Chairman of CCM Canada. In recognition of his life's contributions to God's work, Rev. King was presented with the gift of a plague.

In closing off the evening's celebration, the energetic CCM Canada board and staff members-in joyful song-were commissioned to continue in God's mission and to face future challenges with faith and courage.