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12月版
奇蹟 48 小時：以汗水與真理築起的溫暖家園
在十月的感恩節，中信多倫多中心在短短 48 小時內經歷了一場難以想像的更新。
兩天之內，22 位來自美國的短宣隊員（其中 13 位是青少年）走進我們的中心。他們拆下舊木板、重新油漆、修補牆壁、整理物資，從早到晚不斷工作。他們看到的不是陳舊設施，而是一個能成為社區祝福的地方——一個讓疲憊的人可以得到安慰、讓孤單的人可以遇見溫暖的“家”。
當最後一片木板被釘上，我們都停下來，望著被更新的空間，心裡只有感恩。舞台下方，他們特意藏進了多段聖經經文——未來每一個站上台的人，都將被神的話語所托住，這是短宣隊留給我們最深的祝福。
翻新的空間只是序幕。短宣隊隨後走進 Fraquharson 公園，透過「公園歡樂日」活動, 向超過 350 位街坊問安、交談，甚至學了幾句簡單中文，希望用居民最熟悉的語言分享基督的愛。那份跨文化的勇氣與真誠，讓我們看見：神的愛比語言更快到達人心。
48 小時內，我們不只看見場地的改變，更看見人心的更新——包括短宣隊、我們團隊，以及這座城市裡正在被愛觸動的人。
中信多倫多中心，不僅是一個地點，更是一個祝福湧流的起點。
城市宣教的核心：在盼望中彼此扶持
每天，在中心的每一個角落，都有一些讓人窩心的小故事。
義工們總是以笑容、耐心和專業接待街坊。但在他們的微笑背後，有些人正照顧病重的家人；有些人面對著失業的擔心；有些人正在走過家庭或情緒的壓力。然而他們仍願意留下來，聆聽另一個受傷生命的故事，陪伴另一個孤單的心。
他們不是沒有傷的天使，而是帶著傷仍願意愛人的僕人。
最近，一個簡單卻深刻的畫面再次提醒我們什麼是「生命影響生命」。
一位剛加入的年輕義工，每次來服事時，都會收到一杯由同工親手泡的奶茶。那杯奶茶代表著：「我看見你，你不是自己一個人。」後來那位同工有幾週因事缺席，有一天我們忽然發現——站在茶水間忙著泡奶茶的人，竟然是那位年輕義工。
被愛的生命，也開始去愛人。
在上週六的義工感恩聚會中，我們想對所有義工說的只有一句：
「今天，讓我們來服事你。」
因為你們奉上的不是多餘的時間，而是在疲憊之後仍願意的心；不是能力充足才付出，而是在軟弱中仍然忠心。
願你們知道：主看見你們的付出，你們的故事正在悄悄改變這座城市。
守護下一代：為孩子點亮真理的方向
在資訊混亂、聲音過多的今天，許多青少年正默默承受著壓力與迷惘。
父母想靠近，孩子卻常回一句：「我不想講。」
沉默的背後，是他們渴望被聽見、被理解、被陪伴。
因此，No Apologies（青春無悔）對我們來說，不只是一套教材，而是走進年輕人心裡的一扇門。透過討論界線、尊重、自我價值與選擇，我們看見孩子開始明白：
「我是被愛著的，也值得做出成熟又有智慧的選擇。」
一位母親在課後分享：
「感謝你們舉辦這次活動。 那天晚上我和我兒子有很深入的溝通，他很認同這次學習的內容，他感覺收穫很大。感謝主聽我們的禱告不斷在他心裡動工，也謝謝你們精心設計的課程，你們的愛心和真誠感動了他。」
這些果效不是偶然，而是許多導師在繁忙工作後仍願意付出時間、持續禱告、陪伴青少年的結果。他們以生命影響生命，為下一代鋪上一條看見盼望的路。
我們盼望的不只是孩子「表現良好」，而是他們能找到真理、價值與方向。
當下一代站穩真理，城市的未來就會被點亮。
感恩與代禱
- 感謝神透過短宣隊奇妙的供應，使翻新順利完成，也讓我們在過程中看見祂的恩手。
- 求主繼續使用短宣隊所撒下的福音種子，觸動更多人的心。
- 求主帶領合適的同工加入我們的團隊，目前正在招聘「青少年及青年事工」與「關懷及輔導事工」同工。
- 為中心的財務需要禱告，求神供應 2025 年末的所需，使事工能夠延伸與祝福更多人。
NEWSLETTER
DEC
2025
48-Hour Miracle: A Home Built with Sweat and the Gospe
During the October Thanksgiving, the CCM Toronto Centre witnessed an extraordinary transformation took place in just 48 hours.
Twenty-two short-term mission team members from the U.S., including 13 teenagers, spent two full days repairing, repainting, rebuilding, and reorganizing our centre. They didn’t just see worn-out walls or aging equipment, but they saw a future home where people could find comfort, hope, and renewed strength.
When the final wooden panel was installed, we stood in silence, overwhelmed with gratitude. Hidden beneath the stage, the team placed several Bible verses—quiet reminders that every testimony shared from that platform will rest on the truth of God’s Word.
The renovation, however, was only the beginning. The team also stepped into Fraquharson Park, greeting and connecting with over 350 neighbors. Some even learned simple Chinese phrases, hoping to share Christ’s love in a way that felt familiar to the community. Their cross-cultural courage reminded us that God’s love reaches the heart faster than any language can.
In these 48 hours, we witnessed more than a renovated space, but renewed hearts: theirs, ours, and those in our community.
The CCM Toronto Centre is not merely a centre. It is the starting point of blessings in motion.
The Heart of Urban Mission: Strengthening One Another with Hope
Every day at the centre, we encounter stories that quietly touch our hearts.
Our volunteers welcome neighbors with patience, professionalism, and warm smiles. Yet behind those smiles are real challenges—caring for ill family members, facing job loss, or walking through emotional or family pressures. And still, they choose to serve. They are not “angels without wounds,” but faithful servants who love others even while carrying their own burdens.
Recently, a simple yet powerful moment reminded us what “life touching life” looks like.
A young volunteer who had just joined our team would always receive a freshly made cup of milk tea from a staff member. It wasn’t just a drink, but a message: “I see you. You’re not alone.” When that staff member was away for a few weeks, we were surprised to find that same young volunteer standing in the kitchen, making milk tea for everyone else.
A loved heart becomes a loving heart.
At last Saturday’s Volunteer Appreciation Gathering, we shared one message with our beloved volunteer family:
“Today, let us serve you.”
Because what they offer is not leftover time, but a willing heart even in exhaustion. They give not from strength alone, but from faithfulness in weakness.
May they know: the Lord sees every sacrifice, and their stories are quietly transforming this city.
Guarding the Next Generation: Lighting the Way of Truth
Today’s youth live in a world of overwhelming voices and constant pressure.
Parents try to connect, but children often respond, “I don’t want to talk about it.”
Behind the silence lies a deep need of longing to be heard, understood, guided, and loved.
That is why the No Apologies program is more than a curriculum. It is a doorway into young hearts. Through discussions on boundaries, respect, personal value, and wise choices, we have seen youth begin to understand:
“I am loved, and I am worthy of making mature decisions.”
One mother shared:
“My son and I had a long, meaningful conversation that evening.
He really connected with what he learned and felt he gained so much.
Thank you for the care and sincerity you put into this program.”
Such transformation is the fruit of our volunteer coaches who give their time after long workdays, pray faithfully, and walk alongside youth with patience and love.
Our hope is not merely for young people to “behave well,” but for them to discover truth, value, and direction.
As we believe that when the next generation stands firm in truth, the future of our city is illuminated.
Praise & Prayer
- Praise God for His provision through the mission team, enabling a smooth renovation and revealing His work every step of the way.
- Pray that the seeds planted through the mission team will continue to touch many hearts.
- Pray for God to bring the right servants to join our team, as we are currently seeking a Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator and a Caring & Counseling Ministry Coordinator.
- Pray for continued financial provision as we approach the end of 2025, trusting God to supply every need for the ministry He has entrusted to us.
