Irene Uy 黃佩珠

“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power.”   

(Ephesians 1:19)  I am very blessed that God answered my prayer by bringing me to a loving and caring church.  My good friends Frank and Nancy introduced me to the International Chinese Christian Church of Tacoma (ICCCT), which is under the care of Pastor and Mrs. Louie.

Since I started attending the ICCCT, I have been receiving much love and caring from the pastor and other church members.  Church is just like a big family, which brings me much joy and comfort. Indeed the Bible is so true when it says that  God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. 

My husband, Peter, and I came to the United States from the Philippines after our retirement.  We deeply miss our relatives and friends back home.  We especially miss our home church, where we sang hymns, studied the bible, and shared the good news with the community. 

It is such a tremendous blessing that God has provided me a church home in the Tacoma area.  Mrs. Louie’s sister and parents pick me up every Sunday to go to church.  The sermons of Pastor’s Louie enrich my life and bring much comfort to my soul. Every Sunday is like a family reunion.  I am immersed in the love and comfort of being part of a church family Pastor Louie’s sermons, with illustrations and real-life examples, help me understand not only God’s word, but also how to apply the teaching in my own life. Pastor Louie delivers the sermon in English, while Mrs. Louie provides the translation in Mandarin.  Their seamless collaboration helps both the English- and the Chinese-speaking congregation to learn from the bible.

I love our church. I love the unity and the togetherness among the church members.  I love the way that we sing together.  I love the whole church prayer meeting that we talk to God as one voice.  People of different ages, different languages, and different dialects pray together: for those who are sick, for those who are traveling, for those who experience hardship, for those who are looking for jobs, for all of the families, and for the community around us.  We deeply believe in the power of prayer, especially when we come together to pray in unity.  The harmony that I experience at church nourishes my loneliness and my needy soul.

I have been attending the International Chinese Christian Church for quite a while. I can hardly express how happy I am with our church life.  In addition to the spiritual food that I obtain from the sermons and the Sunday school classes, I also love the delicious lunches every Sunday. It is really fun to talk and to eat hotpot, dumplings, and all the delightful dishes. Different families take turn to cook, offering a wide range of home recipes. I also enjoy the all American brunch that the young people prepared on Father’s Day.  There are all kinds of activities and services that we can get involved.  For me, I enjoy singing in the choir.  All in all, I am glad to be a part of this caring and loving church.  We learn together, we share together, and together we experience God’s bountiful love.

神的能力向著我們這些信的人,是何等超越浩大.”(以弗所書1:19) 慈愛的天父垂聽禱告引領我,認識了和善友好的畢女士及河琦先生,他們介紹我到塔可馬華人基督教會,認識了雷向榮牧師和雷吳潤瑛師母。

   自從參加教會,雷牧師、師母及教會大家庭無微不至的愛戴與關懷,受益良深,感恩喜樂湧進我心,這是神的恩典和應許,“我們曉得萬事都互相劾力,叫愛神的人得益處”(羅馬書 8:28)

   漂泊萬里,與夫君 Peter離別家鄉,晚年移居美國。悽身海外,更是思鄉情濃,懷念親友。菲律賓馬尼拉樹日街華人教會是我們屬靈的家,我們主內兄弟姐妹們齊齊敬拜讚美神,為主作見證,傳福音。

   定居於塔可馬市的我, 每逢主日,得到師母的幼妹及父母親,遠途開車,接送我到教會參加主日崇拜,享受牧師的證道,使我的生命得到培養,心靈得到安慰。又得到教會朋友不斷的關懷和愛心的供應,心裏有說不完的歡欣和感謝。

    當我每週回到禮拜堂聚會,心中有一股訴不盡的溫暖。雷牧師以英語講道,內容深入淺出,分解神話語的真理。師母站在側旁用漢語清晰扼要地翻譯,使單講漢語的朋友聽得明白聖經的勸勉。

    我愛我們的教會。我愛我們的同心。我愛我們的高聲歌唱。我愛我們崇拜後的禱告會。整個教會,老老少少,講英語的,講漢語的,我們同心禱告: 為生病的人,為出門的人,為工作的人,為遭遇的困難的人,為著老人家,為著孩子們,為著各人的家庭,為著所住的社區。深深知道眾人同心的禱告,是大有能力的。在教會裏,我有一種從未有過的親切感與踏實,如同喝飽泉水那麼甘甜,從心底湧流出來,給乾枯獨居的我,在生命和心田都得到滋潤。

    一眨眼,我在塔可馬華人基督教會已有一段時間。我享受屬靈的養料,也享受不同的教會朋友,在星期天巧製的佳美午餐。餃子火鍋,邊吃邊談,大家樂也融融。我也參予詩班的練習。神的話語,聖經的教誨,大家的彼此接受和關懷,讓我深切認識神的愛。

 

福音真理, 淵遠流長, 譜寫生命樂章,神愛滿在人間[:zh]神的能力向著我們這些信的人,是何等超越浩大.”(以弗所書1:19) 慈愛的天父垂聽禱告引領我,認識了和善友好的畢女士及河琦先生,他們介紹我到塔可馬華人基督教會,認識了雷向榮牧師和雷吳潤瑛師母。

   自從參加教會,雷牧師、師母及教會大家庭無微不至的愛戴與關懷,受益良深,感恩喜樂湧進我心,這是神的恩典和應許,“我們曉得萬事都互相劾力,叫愛神的人得益處”(羅馬書 8:28)

   漂泊萬里,與夫君 Peter離別家鄉,晚年移居美國。悽身海外,更是思鄉情濃,懷念親友。菲律賓馬尼拉樹日街華人教會是我們屬靈的家,我們主內兄弟姐妹們齊齊敬拜讚美神,為主作見證,傳福音。

   定居於塔可馬市的我, 每逢主日,得到師母的幼妹及父母親,遠途開車,接送我到教會參加主日崇拜,享受牧師的證道,使我的生命得到培養,心靈得到安慰。又得到教會朋友不斷的關懷和愛心的供應,心裏有說不完的歡欣和感謝。

    當我每週回到禮拜堂聚會,心中有一股訴不盡的溫暖。雷牧師以英語講道,內容深入淺出,分解神話語的真理。師母站在側旁用漢語清晰扼要地翻譯,使單講漢語的朋友聽得明白聖經的勸勉。

    我愛我們的教會。我愛我們的同心。我愛我們的高聲歌唱。我愛我們崇拜後的禱告會。整個教會,老老少少,講英語的,講漢語的,我們同心禱告: 為生病的人,為出門的人,為工作的人,為遭遇的困難的人,為著老人家,為著孩子們,為著各人的家庭,為著所住的社區。深深知道眾人同心的禱告,是大有能力的。在教會裏,我有一種從未有過的親切感與踏實,如同喝飽泉水那麼甘甜,從心底湧流出來,給乾枯獨居的我,在生命和心田都得到滋潤。

    一眨眼,我在塔可馬華人基督教會已有一段時間。我享受屬靈的養料,也享受不同的教會朋友,在星期天巧製的佳美午餐。餃子火鍋,邊吃邊談,大家樂也融融。我也參予詩班的練習。神的話語,聖經的教誨,大家的彼此接受和關懷,讓我深切認識神的愛。

 

福音真理, 淵遠流長, 譜寫生命樂章,神愛滿在人間[:]