台灣基督長老教會佳義教會 - Pingtung County

Worship god

When the gospel of Christ has not yet entered the remote aboriginal tribes in Taiwan, the beliefs of tribal residents are polytheistic worship, including the life, old age, sickness and death of mortals, rituals, prayers, disaster relief, healing, and tribal food, clothing, housing and various rituals. All things large and small were handled by psychics called wizards or witches at the time. Because of the importance of the traditional beliefs of the aborigines, coupled with the psychological factors of uncertainty and insecurity in people’s various lives, the tension and opposition between many people and nature and between people have caused suspicion, doubt, fear, and life Lost, unable to satisfy the residents' inner desires and needs and true peace and joy, tranquility and stability from the beliefs of the time. In the ancient society of the Jiayi tribe, there are many suspenseful legends when the people's wisdom has not been developed. Among them, a strange and dexterous story of a god stone is still passed down and worshipped by the tribe. The story goes like this: On one night, an elder of the tribe, named kauvuan lamayav, received the enlightenment of the gloomy god in his dream. There was a stone to be picked up in the Jiayi Creek and placed in the highest and most appropriate position of the tribe as a symbol of guardianship. Women are not allowed to touch the pillars of the tribe at will to avoid disaster. The Jiayi tribe has moved to the village three times. This siver is still accompanied by the residents and is placed on the quiet hill of the tribe. Unlike other tribes’ polytheistic beliefs, the Jiayi tribe did not regard this sacred stone as a true god for worship, and currently only regarded it as a cultural asset. It was not until the beginning of the gospel preaching of the tribe in April 1952 that the lives and beliefs of the residents had the opportunity to renew and change. Among them, there have been three different levels of evolution and reproduction, and the following narratives will clarify the power of God. And grace is so wonderful and great: 1. The budding period In 1949, the free clinic of the Pingtung Christian Hospital came to the village. With the preaching ministry, the residents of the village heard the gospel for the first time, but there was no fixed form or method to spread it until there was a beloved person from the Liangshan tribe next door. The Lord’s brother, Mr. Zeng Xuelong, and his friend from Sandimen Township, Ti vaung, came to the village to visit and preach from house to house. Although during the period, they experienced confrontation, boycott, abuse, and expulsion from residents who still believe in the traditional beliefs of the indigenous people. But they were unmoved. Relying on the faith in the Lord and the love for the gospel, we continue to firmly brew the Lord's message in the tribe in various ways. During this period, there is another sister, Wu Jinbi, who is still remembered and revered, and her missionary deeds are still being talked about by believers. She was originally from Majia Village. She moved to the village with her family in 1960. With zeal for the gospel and loyalty to the Lord, she enthusiastically preached in her village, especially devoted to the faith and life of women compatriots, and even abandoned housework and work. Sacrifice commitment to lead women to realize that Jesus Christ is the Savior. Teach women fervent prayers and missions, and experience miraculous grace. The gospel of Christ spread quickly, and the number of believers who knew the Lord and were saved increased day by day. 2. Growth period In 1953, Preacher Lin Quanmao was dispatched to the church by the Pingtung Central Committee of the Presbyterian Church in a timely manner. At that time, the church catechumens did not have a fixed place and time to meet and worship, so everyone agreed to build the first chapel. In agreement, I tried my best to use the morning and evening hours, one after another, they went up the mountain to cut timber, cut bamboo, chopped vines, weaving grass leaves, back wooden beams, corpus hands and feet, and built step by step. Finally, there is one on the address of the current education center. A simple place of worship. The tables and chairs at that time were made of bamboo, and the floor was laid with mud, which was quite hard. During this period, the ruling local government used the words of intimidation and transfer to the law to prevent believers from building a church. The believers were afraid and delayed the progress. However, God led a way to survive. Dilemma. With the eager prayer and cooperation of the believers, the construction was completed in three months despite the difficulties, and the brothers and sisters held the opening thanksgiving service. In order to allow more residents to believe in the Lord and enter the church to worship, the believers work together to show the spirit of mutual help and caring, taking God’s love and kindness as the embrace, and often assisting in repairing houses, laying roads and bridges between tribes, and helping with harvest Harvesting crops, caring for disabled residents, family members of patients and funerals, and praying for things (palisi) that were still forbidden or taboo at the time, praying for exorcism, lay down heavy burdens, and walk in the path of God. As a result, residents were anointed by the Holy Spirit, moved and led by the Holy Spirit, and the gospel of Christ spread instantly. Everyone got rid of the shackles of ancestral spirits and traditional beliefs, accepted the belief that Jesus Christ is the Savior, and moved forward on the road of the gospel. During this period, the brothers of the second period such as Chen Yunsong pacukeluqusan, leleqeanlailai, pakedavailailai, tauqadumalacemac held baptism ceremonies. The rudimentary chapel at the time was full of people and caused a sensation. On June 1, 1955, the construction of the brick church and the pastor's hall was started again, and it was completed on August 30 of the same year. The second thanksgiving service was held, and the church dedication service was held on October 12. In 1956, the preacher Lin Quanmao was transferred to the Ma'er Church, and the preacher Xu Biejiang was stationed in the church. In that year, the organization of the church was gradually improved, and a small council and a permanent council were established. Three, thriving period In 1961, the Central Committee appointed Pastor Gao Huaxia as the first pastor of the Association. In 1963, the big meeting decided to rebuild the brick church and pastor's hall with 100,000 yuan. The construction was completed in June 1963, and in October of the same year, the dedication ceremony and the 10th anniversary of the teaching ceremony were held. After 21 years of training, the faith of the believers has been invigorated, and the Jiayi Church has been watered by the Lord’s love time and time again. The number of believers has increased, the church has become more prosperous, the gospel ministry has expanded and expanded, and the saved souls have become more lively. In 1982, the church decided to build a huge project of reinforced concrete brick chapel and pastor's hall. On July 1 of the same year, it appointed Pastor Lin Jianer as the second pastor of the church. After ten years of planning and devoting by believers, the three-story church and pastor's hall were completed in 1995 and the dedication ceremony was held. With the completeness of modern church hardware facilities and the unswerving journey of faith, church members once again receive the Lord God’s rich gifts and unite in one heart to prosper the Lord’s gospel. Pastor Lin Jianer has been pastoring for 25 years, October 30, 2006 Retirement thanksgiving service will be handled on the same day In 2007, he appointed Pastor Wang Decheng as the third pastor and started the important task of building an education hall. Under the leadership of God and the concerted efforts of all believers, the re-appointment of Pastor Wang Decheng and the completion of the Thanksgiving Service were held on April 9, 2011. Four, outlook Build a new vision-----"Train disciples, care for the community, embark on missions For 60 years, we have been under God’s grace and leadership, receiving God’s grace in order to fulfill the sacred mission entrusted by God, responding to God’s call with actions, --- "So, you have to go", anywhere Preach the gospel of Christ. It is walking on the road of mission and living a life of mission. Vision 1. Disciple training At the time when we are promoting a new one, we will cultivate all believers to participate in the important ministry of leading people to the Lord Ministries Contents Implementation Methods Ministries Remarks Morning Prayer Meeting New Vision Reading Book Five o'clock in the morning Acting class, basic truth, once a month, small meeting, can only wash after the class Bible Study New and Old Testaments Twice a month Education Group Long executive training will be held twice a year, external appointment, new chief executive must participate Peiling will be employed from time to time Pray for the warrior Through different trainings, each believer is shaped to become a personal evangelist missionary soldier. Profile of believers in this village project Village Total population Presbyterian church Catholic Sabbath meeting unbelievers Jiayi Village 1057 people 503 people 289 adult members 96 unaccompanied members 118 catechumens total 233 118 baptized people 99 catechumens 150 in total Baptized 83 67 unbaptized 171 (Note: Villagers included) It shows that the mission field is wide-ranging, and it is the sacred mission that the church will strive to do, and actively promote the one-leader-one-new multiplying gospel movement. Growth goals aims Qualitative growth 1. Disciple training 2. Prayer warriors 3. Bible study 4. Missionaries Increase in volume 1. 10 adult members every year 2. 6 children baptism every year 3. 5 catechumens Vision 2 Caring for the community In order to implement the mission of community education, and fully and effectively use the equipment of the education hall, participate in various activities of the community with a positive attitude and care for the needs of residents with empathy. The method is as follows: Ministry Content or Target Implementation Measures Responsible Unit Songnian University Senior citizens over 55 Children's accompany, elementary school children, every Monday to Friday afternoon Christian Relief Society Elderly care, community residents, irregular councils Christian Relief Society Elderly Day Care Community Residents Every Monday to Friday In preparation Prison preaching from time to time missionary group Life Education Jiayiguo Primary School Children 08:00-08:30 every Friday morning Education Group Caring for the community has always been the focus of this church's ministry. We devote ourselves to human and financial resources. It is nothing more than caring for the community and doing community missions so that the church will become a sign of hope and salvation in the community. Vision Three Embark on the road of mission Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus has clearly told us the great commission of preaching the gospel. Christians live as Christ and lead people to the Lord during their lifetimes. It is the top priority of every Christian and the most beautiful thing in life. The faith and spirit of the ages, walked on the road of mission all his life, lived a life of mission, fulfilled the great mission, and renewed the future. I hope that all believers will bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit, benevolence, love, Joy, peace, patience, kindness, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and temperance are implemented in daily life to honor God and benefit others.