2008 Annual Report - English-speaking Congregation, the Rev. Diane Wong
[Rector's Report] [主任牧師報告]
2009 Annual Parish Meeting Report by The Rev. Diane Wong, English Priest 英文堂牧師報告 - 王重琦牧師
I would like to thank God for presenting to the English congregation wonderful opportunities that allowed us to serve, and to strengthen the Body of Christ. The highlights of our ministries for 2008 can be categorized in the following areas:
感謝主在過去一年給予英文堂會友們許多美好的服侍機會，讓我們得以在主裡面強壯。以下從不同方面來報告2008年的事工翦影：
I. Liturgical／崇拜儀式
- Baptism of Lauren Chao (January);
一月：Lauren Chao 接受洗禮
- Sunday Holy Eucharist with 16 guests from the EAM Conference in Kaohsuing (June);
六月：與來自高雄 EAM 大會的16位弟兄姊妹一同守聖餐崇拜
- Joint Eucharist at Good Shepherd with the English-speaking congregation of St. James’, Taichung (August);
八月：台中St. James 英文堂會友北上與牧愛堂共同舉行聖餐崇拜
- Sunday wedding service of Karl Jesienowski and Suzanne Panniers with the congregation standing in as extended family (September);
九月：英文堂會友參加並見證 Karl Jesienowski 與 Suzanne Panniers 的主日婚禮
- Celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving, and our communion with the Anglican Church of Canada (October);
十月：慶祝加拿大感恩節，並與加拿大聖公會共享團契
- Remembrance Day Service in collaboration with the British Trade Office (November);
十一月：與英國經貿辦事處聯合舉行陣亡戰士紀念日禮拜
- Annual Advent Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist organized by Mary Reyes (December).
十二月：一年一度的降臨節詩歌與經課頌讚聖餐崇拜由會友 Mary Reyes 籌劃
“Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise” (Psalm 95:2)
「 我們要來感謝他，用詩歌向他歡呼！」(詩篇95:2)
II Fellowship／團契生活
1. Luncheons／午餐會
- Baptism luncheon of Lauren Chao hosted by the Chao family (January);
一月：趙家為女兒Lauren 接受洗禮所獻上的午餐會
- Easter Sunday luncheon hosted by the Ohlson family (April);
四月：在 Ohlson家舉辦復活節午餐會
- End of year luncheon hosted by the Meyer family (June);
六月：在Meyer家舉辦學期末午餐會
- Beginning of year and fall luncheon, the birthday of Ida Meyer, and the wedding celebration of Karl and Suzanne Jeseinowski, hosted by the Chao family (September);
九月：在趙家舉行慶祝開學及秋季午餐會、Ida Meyer生日會、Karl 與 Suzanne 的婚禮
- Special luncheon to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of my ministry with the congregation and my birthday; hosted by the Reyes family (November);
十一月：在Reyes家舉辦慶祝Diane牧師服事二週年暨生日餐會
- American Thanksgiving celebration hosted by the Lau and Lim families at the American Club (November);
十一月：在Lau 及 Lim家舉辦慶祝美國感恩節餐會
- Christmas luncheon hosted by the Lau family (December).
十二月：在Lau家舉辦聖誕餐會
2. Bible Study 查經班
We continued with our monthly morning bible study at the home of Mary Reyes, and monthly evening bible study with dinner. In November, we also started a lunchtime bible study for those who work in town.
每月一次的週四查經班持續在Mary Reyes家舉行，而週五的晚餐查經班也持續進行中。從十一月起，我們也為在市區工作的弟兄姊妹開始一個午餐查經班。
3. Sunday School 主日學
Our Sunday School extended from 2 Sundays a month to 3 Sundays a month since September.
從九月份開始，原先每月二次的主日學增加到每月三次。
“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father, we are the clay; and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8)
「 耶和華啊，現在你仍是我們的父！我們是泥，你是窯匠；我們都是你手的工作。」(以賽亞書64:8)
II. Support from the Episcopal Church／來自聖公會的支持
- Received as a gift additional copies of the 1982 Hymnal and Book of Common Prayer from the Prayer Book and Bible Society.
Prayer Book and Bible Society提供多本1982讚美詩歌集及公禱文
- Received a grant from the Mission Office of the Episcopal Church for our joint fellowship with the English-speaking congregation of St. James’, Taichung.
為我們與台中聖雅各堂英文會眾的聯合團契提供經費
- Bill Bryson awarded the St. George Award for his service in the spiritual, physical, mental and moral development of youth through Boy Scouts.
頒發St. Geroge Award 給本堂會友Bill Bryson。這是全國認可的榮譽，認同他藉由童軍活動，對年輕人屬靈性、身體、心靈及道德發展的傑出貢獻。
“I am the vine, and you are the branches…apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
我是葡萄樹，你們是枝子。… 因為離了我，你們就不能做甚麼。」 (約翰福音15:5)
IV. Community Building & Outreach／社區關係建設與outreach
- Monthly visits to Animals Taiwan organized by Katia Chen;
每月一次前往動物之家的義工活動由Katia Chen 安排
- Monthly visits to St. Anne’s Home, together with members of the Wednesday bible study group;
每月一次與週三查經班一起前往聖安娜之家服務
- Documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” shown at the American Club (March);
三月：在美僑俱樂部舉行電影欣賞 ─ “An Inconvenient Truth”
- Pre-marital counseling for Kristen Brock and Aaron Truax; 2 TAS teachers (April – May);
四月∼五月：為美國學校老師Kristen Brock 和 Aaron Truax 作婚前輔導
- Participation in the film viewing on FEPOW Day organized by POW Taiwan (August);
八月：參與遠東戰俘紀念影片的放映
- Celebration of Eucharist at St. Luke’s, Hualien (August);
八月：Diane牧師至花蓮聖路加堂主持聖餐崇拜
- Collaboration with the British Trade Office for Remembrance Day Service (November);
十一月：與英國商務辦事處聯合舉行陣亡戰士紀念日特別禮拜
- Guest preacher at the annual POW Memorial Service in Jinguashi (November)
十一月：受邀在金瓜石舉行的陣亡戰士紀念日追思禮拜中講道。
- Participation in Lighthouse Prison Ministry for Christmas celebration at the Taoyuen prison (December);
十二月：參與「燈塔監獄事工」，為桃園獄友舉辦聖誕慶祝活動
- Celebration of Eucharist, baptism, and joint fellowship with the English-speaking congregation of St. James’, Taichung (February, May, and December).
二月、五月、十二月：至台中聖雅各堂英文堂主持聯合主日禮拜、共守聖餐、施行洗禮，並與會友享受團契情誼
“No one have greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)
「人為朋友捨命，人的愛心沒有比這個大的。」(約翰福音15:13)
I would like to especially give thanks for the following:
我要特別為以下幾方面來感謝：
1. Visits and support by representatives of the Mission Office and Province VIII;
來自Mission Office（宣教處）及Province VIII (第八教省) 代表的探訪與支持
2. Mary Reyes’ dedicated service on the vestry;
Mary Reyes 在牧區議會中的獻身服事
3. Wayne Peter Keys joining the vestry;
Wayne Peter Keys 加入牧區議會
4. Our members who persevered through the process of visioning and setting goals for the congregation
在建立本堂目標及異象的過程中，會友們所展現的堅定毅力。
5. Last but not the least, the rich and faithful sharing and fellowship amongst members of the Wednesday bible study, which speaks clearly of God’s presence and spirit.
最後，週三查經班的學員彼此豐富及忠誠的分享，清楚見證了神的靈同在。
“Lt the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper the work of our hands – O prosper the work of our hands!” (Psalm 90:17)
「願主─我們 神的榮美歸於我們身上。願你堅立我們手所做的工；我們手所做的工，願你堅立。」（詩篇九十17）
Blessings,
Diane+