MPPT #7-10 02/01/2012

親愛的宣教祈禱夥伴和CMI的代禱同工們,     MPPT #7-10 02/01/2012
  時光飛逝,2012年已過了一個月,真是要“求主指教我們怎樣數算自己的日子,好叫我們得著智慧的心"(詩90:12),也求主如祂所應許的,叫我們“日子如何,力量也如何",賜我們智慧、勇氣和能力"在這彎曲悖謬的世代,作神無瑕疵的兒女"(腓2:15)。
1. 感謝主,CMI去年十二月6-9日在香港召開國際董事會,李秀全牧師正式就任CMI的會長,會中就CMI全體事工有寶貴的交通並作了重大的決定:一致通過積極進行在柬埔寨籌設拉法學院(護理學院)作為長期宣教的起點,並以此為平台發展醫療、教育、培訓…事工。新增董事黃亮宇長老將在紐西蘭和澳洲籌設成立“國際關懷協會",盛李愛珍姊妹則在多倫多成立加拿大國際關懷協會。我們在感恩的同時,也深感前面的挑戰將極為艱鉅,請為我們迫切代禱。
2. 感謝主,賜福使用醫生、護士和同工們的“柬埔寨醫療短宣"團隊於一月6-17日在金邊和磅針省的Viheathom教會及合板工廠義診,共有1634人得到診治。這是CMI第六年組隊前往,隊員來自美、加、台灣、中國大陸,和曼谷,加上當地的助手(翻譯、牙醫助理)共36位,宣教士李恕君姊妹負責當地的住宿、交通、聯絡…而Viheathom衛理公會的傳道人Naren也帶著10多位青年人幫忙為來看診的村民禱告並傳福音。若主許可,2013年一月18-29日將再組隊前往,隊員們一致表示整個團隊的彼此配搭、和諧與謙卑服事是極大的祝福。
3. 請為會長李秀全牧師的身體健康禱告,聽到他的咳嗽聲,問起來才知已有近三個月之久,而近幾年他也常為背部椎間盤突出不良於行所苦。過去五年擔任華福中心總幹事,常年四處奔波,勞心勞力,倍極辛勞。感謝主重用他們夫婦的擺上,求主繼續施恩加力。
4. 劉智欽牧師於結束醫療短宣後,隨即到台灣參加CMI常董會,討論柬埔寨長期工作計劃,之後回台南與父母一同過年,此期間母親發現再次有血管阻塞情形,導致身體不適,並定於二月2日住院,3日進行支架手術,求主保守醫治。
5. 退休後轉到中國大陸為宣教而擺上的陳瑞、應秉怡夫婦一月初回到美國,陳弟兄左眼出血,導致幾近失明,在繼續診治中,求主保守。並記念他們在宣教工場所做的工,求主堅立。
6. 負責CMI 1.5代華裔英語事工的邱凱萍姊妹,婚後協助夫婿Joshua Settles在Nashville TN的美國校園團契事奉,自2012年一月起轉為CMI的“協力宣教士",並將於今年夏天到西非的迦納,於帶領短宣隊工作後,繼續留在迦納,陪Joshua有2-3年的進修,請代禱。
7. 請為近期內二個重要聚會禱告:三月6-9日在曼谷由“美國世界宣教中心"和CMI共同舉辦“福音出中國"行動研討會。四月20.21日在洛杉磯有第九屆“宣教祈禱特會"將在培城國語浸信會舉行。(請上網http://youtu.be/wzJl3XtR3IU看有關此次聚會的介紹。)

敬祝
禱告得力 愛主更深

國際關懷協會 您的宣教祈禱夥伴
   邱志健 牧師和全體同工 敬上
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Jan 13
Dear All:
It’s half way through of this Medical Mission. Everything warms up today. We had warmer weather and the villagers turned up much more than yesterday totaling 249: 128–general,37–pediatric,47–dental,37–acupuncture.
It took longer time for dentistry and acupuncture. Thank God we had a sister from China who specialized in acupuncture and also use the heat treatment from burning herb medicine. The ladies appreciated her very much and some of our team members who treated by her said that it’s better than just acupuncture alone.
We took those team members who joined the first time to the man-made lake at the end of the dirt road of the villages. We’re welcomed by a group of water buffaloes. The scene is beautiful but the story is very sad.During the Red-khmer time, they drove 200000 people to dig out this lake and eventually killed them all here. Thank God for leading us to serve and share God’s love with the people that were hurt so much. We firmly believe that only God and His love can heal their wounds.
We missed some of the old villagers not knowing what happened to them but Dr. David Lee told of a touching story of a lady who came last year with 6 month’s pregnancy but very high blood pressure which should be hospitalized right away then. Dr. Lee managed to buy her 6 month’s supply of medicine. Thank God she came yesterday alive and well . She is now a member of the Viheathom Methodist church. This tells how we feel about the people here. They are not forgotten. God loves them and so do we.
Thanks for working with us in this spiritual battle.
In Christ, Jonathan Chiu

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Jan 12
Dear All:
We had the most pleasant weather in Kampong Cham this time. It’s not too hot and with breeze. The Viheathom Mothodist church is about 30 minutes away from town by car. So nice to be back like coming home.
Due to wrong information from the village leaders, we did not have many patients today. They told the villagers that we’ll come on 1/8-10.But that suits us well for the first day here. We expect to see more tomorrow. Even with this we still had 182 came for treatment.39–dental,87–general,17–acupuncture,39–pediatric. We are going to serve the villagers till Sunday afternoon. If we still do not have good number of people come tomorrow then we may switch to the nearby Elementary school for 1or 2 days then come back on Saturday and Sunday. Please pray with us.
Thank God that most of the team members are fine except one had a cold before coming and Mrs. Sally Huang is weak .Thank God that she still come despite of her physical limitation.
We tried something new this time. We invite the local helpers/translators and dentist assistants (15) to join our devotion and sharing time so that they can see that they are an important part of the team. Some of them are not Christian yet and we want to care for them ,not just using them . Pray that God will touch their hearts.
In Christ, Jonathan Chiu

Jan8 & Jan10 CMM

January 10, 2012
Dear All:
Thank God for a full but fruitful day. The early morning devotion time and the evening time have great and touching sharings from 4 team members.
We see God’s hand in leading them to join this service even with trials and difficulties. Some went through a lot of hardship to experience God’s grace and provision for her family and some with family member in depression and flooding of her house to the extent of giving up this trip. We see clearly that it’s not because we are OK that we serve but even in the midst of difficulty and trials we determine to serve. Thank God that His grace is sufficient and His power is revealed in our weakness.
We continued our service at the plywood factory from 9:00am till 4:15pm with an hour’s break for lunch and sharing the Gospel with the workers.
Our team sang a song in Cambodian,Chinese and English. The pastor from Viheathom church–Naren shared an evangelistic message in Cambodian and gave the invitation. Among the 400+ workers, almost all raised their hands to accept Christ. Praise the Lord and pray for the follow up.
Elder Samuel Cheung trained some of our team members to do the acupuncture. Dr. David Lee is one that being trained and he switched between doing acupuncture and treating the patients.Amazing!
Thank God for the 306 being treated.
197–General ,63–Dentistry,46–
acupuncture.
We will go to Viheathom tomorrow starting the clinic in the church. Covet your prayers.
In Christ, Jonathan Chiu
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January 8, 2012
Dear All:
With joy and excitement the 2012 Cambodia Medical Mission team gather together tonight in PNH. It’s so great to see the old members and welcome the new members. Every one actually paid a great price of their time and money as they paid for their own airfare and also the fees for the team.
We joined hands together and pray. With the heart to serve and touching the people for Christ, also to serve them as serving Jesus Christ.
We are going to Kampong Cham ,a town about 100 km to the North-East of PNH. We will start the free medical service at a plywood factory which owned by a Christian from Taiwan of 800 workers for two days then go to the Methodist church of Viheathom till Sunday afternoon. This is our 6th time going there. Last year some villager came from other village which is somewhat farther away. When asked why, the answer was “the Jesus doctors are better”. Pray that not only many will be treated and healed, more importantly that His church will be strengthened and His name glorified!
I’ll try my best to keep you informed when in Kampong Cham . Thank you for joining our service together with your faithful prayers.
In Christ, Jonathan Chiu

Day 1 /Cambodia Medical Mission(CMM)

Dear All:
We left PNH this morning for Kampong Cham. We stop by the rest area and many of our new team members saw for the 1st time the cooked spiders and crickets…that were supposed to be delicacies for the local people. What a challenge for missionaries. Six of the village leaders joined us for lunch in KC. They smiled at us as seeing old friends.
We started our service at the plywood factory which owned by Mr. Lu ,a Christian from Taiwan. In half an hour we set up the clinic and started treating the workers. With 4 doctors, 2 acupuncturists, 4 dentists and a pharmacy, we served over 100 patients in 2 hours time. Praise God! We’re all so grateful for having the privilege to serve God and people there.
We’ll start our 2nd day tomorrow at 6:00am with devotion and testimonies. Pray that it’ll be a fruitful day for our Lord. Thank you for your prayers.
In Christ, jonathan Chiu

Happy New Year from JonathanChiu

Dear All:
As I am preparing to leave for Bangkok and Cambodia tonight, I feel the urge to write to you. First I want to thank all of you for your prayer support, especially some ofthe seniors who keep praying for us every day. I know God answers your prayers as I keep experiencing His working in me and through me. I just came back from San Diego from the 1st West coast CMC. God spoke to all of us powerfully through the speakers right from the 1st session. I was asked to translate for Rev. Francis Chan and Rev. Greg Ogden . Praise God for His mighty work in and through us.

I am going to spend the last day of 2011 flying over the Pacific ocean to Taipei then to Bangkok arriving BKK on 1/1 in the afternoon. What a way to start a new year!
I will be in BKK first to attend an anniversary celebration. It’s the 50th wedding anniversary of my high school teacher’s younger brother. I was invited to Taipei Bible Baptist Tabernacle Church in 1958 by teacher “Bao Chiao Ling” which leaded me to dedicating my life to the Lord in the Summer of 1960 and then the series of events that made me who I am this day. However my teacher’s younger brother had his successful business in Thailand untill several years ago dramatically turned to the Lord. Since then he became my dear respected uncle in Bangkok. I look forward to being with them and share with them God’s blessing. CMi is also having our 2nd Missionaries’ conference in BKK till 1/4. We thank God for serving Him together and want to build closer fellowship as a team.
From 1/4 till 1/17 I will be in Cambodia for CMI’s 6th Medical service in Kampong Cham area. God led us to start this “love -in-action” mission work in 2007. Because of the service, CMI’s International board recently decided to launch a long term ministry there. With God’s help and the Chinese churches’ working together, we plan to start a Nursing Institute to train up local nurses and medical personels and eventually develope into Medical college– Christian Clinic/hospital–Christian University. It’s obvious that we can’t, but with God nothing is impossible!
So, we invite you to join us to serve the Cambodians and beyond. Please pray for/with us.

I will try my best to keep you informed. But with the recent incident ( been hacked and messed up), I’ll write and send to Jeannie first and have her forward to you all.
Happy New Year!
In Christ, Jonathan chiu
PS: I am in the process of changing my email from yahoo to gmail. The new address is:
chiu.jonathan04@gmail.com