Kathy Olson 奧嘉筣

I knew something special was happening to me the moment a walked through the doors of the International Chinese Christian Church of Tacoma. I instantly felt the heart-felt warmth of the people. It felt different to me; everyone seemed to have a great big smile on their faces. I was greeted and hugged by many.

I remembered seeing the Sunday bulletin; it said “A community where all belong.”  Wow, that’s what I have wanted my whole life, to belong, and I do. It’s a church where we can all learn about the Lord together, pray together, dream big together, and even cry together, and of course we love to eat together.

Being part of the choir has been a life changing experience for me. It’s wonderful when all of us get together and make a joyful noise to the Lord. What I am learning is that everyone is given special talents by God, and we may not even know it. The important thing it to try, it doesn’t mater how old or young you are, just try, God will do the rest.

Pastor Louie has powerful messages, which are always filled with encouragement, faith, love, and hope for the future.

After every Sunday service, we assemble again for our prayer meeting after a brief coffee time.

It is a real comfort to be part of a church where there are such prayer warriors. Every prayer request is taken seriously and prayed for continuously.  Together we come to God with one heart and one spirit.

One thing that means so much to me is how as a church we are working towards bringing the Gospel of Christ to our community.  ICCCT offers many outreach programs, and lots of fun family events. I really enjoy the 4th of July picnic; it was fun to spend time with family and friends, and meet new friends.  I feel very blessed to be part of such a caring church.

當我第一次走進塔可瑪華人基督教會的大門時,我有一種特別的感覺. 我立刻覺得心里暖曖的. 教會里的每個人臉上都洋溢著笑容,我得大家的祝褔和擁抱.

我記得有一次教會布告欄上寫著“人人均可歸屬的社區”, 這是我一生想要尋找的歸屬,現在我找到了 .這是一所愛人愛神的教會.我們一起聆聽上帝的教誨, 一起祈禱, 一起擁有夢想, 甚至一起哭泣, 當然我們更喜歡一起分享美食.

作為唱詩班的一員, 我發生了很大的變化.我們大家一起用聲音贊美上帝,這是很美妙的感受. 我懂得了上帝給予每個人恩賜, 也許我們并不知道. 重要的是努力地嘗試, 不論長幼, 只需嘗試, 余下來的讓上帝去做.雷牧師給我們帶來神的教導. 他的講道總是充滿著鼓勵, 信, 望, 和愛. 每次做完禮拜並茶點後,我們都會有祈禱和報告,每個祈禱事項都很認真,不論祈求是大是小,我們都一心一信地告訴上帝.

對我來說很有意義的是,我們共同努力,把福音帶給我們的社區. 塔可瑪華人基督教會為我們安排很多特別活動和家庭活動,我非常喜歡七月四日的野餐活動,讓我們的家人,朋友歡聚在一起,并有機會結識新的朋友.我感到非常幸運能成為這麼好的教堂的一員.[:zh]當我第一次走進塔可瑪華人基督教會的大門時,我有一種特別的感覺. 我立刻覺得心里暖曖的. 教會里的每個人臉上都洋溢著笑容,我得大家的祝褔和擁抱.

    

我記得有一次教會布告欄上寫著“人人均可歸屬的社區”, 這是我一生想要尋找的歸屬,現在我找到了 .這是一所愛人愛神的教會.我們一起聆聽上帝的教誨, 一起祈禱, 一起擁有夢想, 甚至一起哭泣, 當然我們更喜歡一起分享美食.

    

作為唱詩班的一員, 我發生了很大的變化.我們大家一起用聲音贊美上帝,這是很美妙的感受. 我懂得了上帝給予每個人恩賜, 也許我們并不知道. 重要的是努力地嘗試, 不論長幼, 只需嘗試, 余下來的讓上帝去做.雷牧師給我們帶來神的教導. 他的講道總是充滿著鼓勵, 信, 望, 和愛. 每次做完禮拜並茶點後,我們都會有祈禱和報告,每個祈禱事項都很認真,不論祈求是大是小,我們都一心一信地告訴上帝.

對我來說很有意義的是,我們共同努力,把福音帶給我們的社區. 塔可瑪華人基督教會為我們安排很多特別活動和家庭活動,我非常喜歡七月四日的野餐活動,讓我們的家人,朋友歡聚在一起,并有機會結識新的朋友.我感到非常幸運能成為這麼好的教堂的一員.[:]