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I have recently spent three weeks ‘on tour’ with Ross Paterson in New Zealand - it was a stimulating experience for me, and it was also exciting to see his impact on so many lives. Spending time with Ross, I observed firsthand his priorities of prayer and being in God's Word above all else. Our needs, personal and mission-related, will be met if we get the first two in their rightful position. And so I want to share some thoughts here from God's Word.
On tour, one message was often emphasised by Ross, whether in English or Mandarin:
- That mission is not an option.
- That it is a Biblical imperative that we are to do at least one, if not all, of the often repeated - pray, give, go, support.
- That the ‘go’ by definition means to cross cultural boundaries. Helping neighbourhood youth, or travelling overseas to speak to those of the same ethnicity, is important, but it is not ‘mission’.
Reading some extracts recently from ‘Perspectives’ has reminded me that this call to Biblical mission comes with a challenge and a warning. It will not be easy.
In John 20:21 we read: “Again Jesus said: ‘As the Father has sent Me, so I am sending you’.” The newly resurrected Jesus spoke these words to His startled disciples when He miraculously entered the place where they were hiding, through a locked door! The first thing He did was to show them His hands and His sides, bearing the fresh evidence of His ordeal on the cross. He did this to prove who He was and that He had risen from the dead! But He also did it to emphasise the consequences of His Father's decision to send Him.
He came into a world that was largely an empty mission field: “He came to that which was His own, but His own did not receive Him” (John 1:11). Then come the telling words, “So I am sending you.” As Jesus came, so He expects us to go! He is speaking to each of us here in NZ! We are to follow in His footsteps and the road will not be easy. The mission fields of the world may sometimes be lonely and challenging places.
We have noted within CCSM in recent days clear proof of that, as a number of our workers and colleagues are going through inexplicably difficult times. One worker recently wrote: “We are totally lost and baffled as to why this is all happening, when you think it can’t get any worse, it does.” So how are we to view this?
Firstly, as the disciples saw the power of the resurrected Lord - risen from the dead and walking through walls, so too can we walk in that power: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore GO.” Charles Spurgeon speaking on this verse said: “You have a factor here that is absolutely infinite... Some say: ‘I will do as much as I can.’ Any fool can do that. He that believes in Christ does what he cannot do, attempts the impossible and performs it.”
Secondly that which He asked of his disciples He asks also of us. Those who serve in mission not only call on the power of His resurrection but also get to know something of the fellowship of His suffering. What a thrilling prospect.
Murray Cameron
Thank God for Ross and Christine’s visit in March. Pray that the mission seeds they sowed into so many lives will have a notable harvest in due course.
Pray for those in our company who are right now going through difficult times. May they know the awesome power of the One who sent them and travels with them and may they rejoice in the fellowship of His suffering.
Pray that we will all relate to the words of Spurgeon: “He that believes in Christ does what he cannot do, attempts the impossible and performs it.”
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中文(简体)
最近我有三个礼拜的时间，和Ross一起在纽西兰"旅行"──对我而言，这是一个刺激的经验，看到他影响如此多的生命，也是很令人兴奋的一件事。和Ross在一起，我亲身观察他将祷告和住在神的话里列为最重要的事。如果我们将这两件事摆在正确的位置上，我们的需要，无论是个人或和宣教有关的需要，都能获得满足。因此我要在这里分享一些从神的话语而来的想法。
在旅程中，Ross经常强调的一个信息，无论以英语或华语，就是：
宣教不是一种选择。
宣教是圣经的命令，在经常强调的四件事──代祷、奉献、前往、支持──当中，即使我们无法全部做到，至少也必须做到其中一件。
"前往"意指跨越文化边界。帮助邻里的年轻人，或是前往海外向同族人传讲福音，是很重要的事，但这并不是"宣教"。
我最近读过Perspective的一些选文，这些文章提醒我，这个来自圣经的宣教呼召具备一个挑战和一个警告。这不是一件容易的事。
在约翰福音20:21中，我们读到："耶稣又对他们说：‘愿你们平安！父怎样差遣了我，我也照样差遣你们。'"复活的耶稣以神奇的方式穿过上锁的门，进入门徒藏身的地方，向惊讶的门徒说了这些话！祂做的第一件事是让他们看祂的手和祂的肋旁，上面有祂在十字架上受苦的证据。祂这样做，以证明自己的身分，并证明祂从死里复活了！但是祂这样做也是为了强调祂的天父决定差遣祂所带来的结果。
祂来到一个几乎是空无一物的宣教禾场："祂到自己的地方来，自己的人倒不接待他。"（约翰福音1:11）然后祂说出大有能力的话："我也照样差遣你们。"就像耶稣来到这世上一样，祂也期待我们去宣教！祂向在纽西兰的每一个人说这话！我们要跟随祂的脚踪，这条路并不容易。世界的宣教禾场有时候是孤单而且充满挑战的地方。
近来在CCSM，我们注意到有清楚的证据证明这件事，因为我们有一些同工和同事经历到不可思议的难处。最近有一位同工写道："我们完全不明白为什么会发生这些事，当你觉得情况不可能变得更糟的时候，却变得更糟了。"那么我们如何看待这事？
第一，正如门徒看见复活之主的能力──从死里复活并且穿墙而过，我们也能行走在这样的能力之中："天上地下所有的权柄都赐给我了，所以，你们要去。"Charles Spurgeon提到这节经文时，说："在这里有一个绝对无限的因素...有些人说：‘我会尽力而为。'任何愚人都可以做到这一点。相信基督的人做的是他不能做的事，尝试不可能的事，并且完成它。"
第二，祂对门徒的要求，也一样是对我们的要求。在宣教中事奉的人不只是呼求祂复活的能力，也与祂的受苦有份。多么令人激动的展望啊。
Murray Cameron
为Ross和Christine于三月份的到访感谢神。求主帮助，他们在许多人心中撒下的宣教种子能够在时机到来之时结出丰盛的果实。
为我们机构中正经历困难时刻的人祷告，但愿他们得知神可畏的能力，祂差遣他们，并与他们同行；也愿他们在与祂的受苦有份之时，能够欢喜快乐。
向主祷告，让我们每个人都能理解并喜爱Spurgeon所说的："相信基督的人做的是他不能做的事，尝试不可能的事，并且完成它。"
中文(繁體)
最近我有三個禮拜的時間，和Ross一起在紐西蘭「旅行」──對我而言，這是一個刺激的經驗，看到他影響如此多的生命，也是很令人興奮的一件事。和Ross在一起，我親身觀察他將禱告和住在神的話裡列為最重要的事。如果我們將這兩件事擺在正確的位置上，我們的需要，無論是個人或和宣教有關的需要，都能獲得滿足。因此我要在這裡分享一些從神的話語而來的想法。
在旅程中，Ross經常強調的一個信息，無論以英語或華語，就是：
宣教不是一種選擇。
宣教是聖經的命令，在經常強調的四件事──代禱、奉獻、前往、支持──當中，即使我們無法全部做到，至少也必須做到其中一件。
「前往」意指跨越文化邊界。幫助鄰里的年輕人，或是前往海外向同族人傳講福音，是很重要的事，但這並不是「宣教」。
我最近讀過Perspective的一些選文，這些文章提醒我，這個來自聖經的宣教呼召具備一個挑戰和一個警告。這不是一件容易的事。
在約翰福音20:21中，我們讀到：「耶穌又對他們說：『願你們平安！父怎樣差遣了我，我也照樣差遣你們。』」復活的耶穌以神奇的方式穿過上鎖的門，進入門徒藏身的地方，向驚訝的門徒說了這些話！祂做的第一件事是讓他們看祂的手和祂的肋旁，上面有祂在十字架上受苦的證據。祂這樣做，以證明自己的身分，並證明祂從死裡復活了！但是祂這樣做也是為了強調祂的天父決定差遣祂所帶來的結果。
祂來到一個幾乎是空無一物的宣教禾場：「祂到自己的地方來，自己的人倒不接待他。」（約翰福音1:11）然後祂說出大有能力的話：「我也照樣差遣你們。」就像耶穌來到這世上一樣，祂也期待我們去宣教！祂向在紐西蘭的每一個人說這話！我們要跟隨祂的腳蹤，這條路並不容易。世界的宣教禾場有時候是孤單而且充滿挑戰的地方。
近來在CCSM，我們注意到有清楚的證據證明這件事，因為我們有一些同工和同事經歷到不可思議的難處。最近有一位同工寫道：「我們完全不明白為什麼會發生這些事，當你覺得情況不可能變得更糟的時候，卻變得更糟了。」那麼我們如何看待這事？
第一，正如門徒看見復活之主的能力──從死裡復活並且穿牆而過，我們也能行走在這樣的能力之中：「天上地下所有的權柄都賜給我了，所以，你們要去。」Charles Spurgeon提到這節經文時，說：「在這裡有一個絕對無限的因素...有些人說：『我會盡力而為。』任何愚人都可以做到這一點。相信基督的人做的是他不能做的事，嘗試不可能的事，並且完成它。」
第二，祂對門徒的要求，也一樣是對我們的要求。在宣教中事奉的人不只是呼求祂復活的能力，也與祂的受苦有份。多麼令人激動的展望啊。
Murray Cameron
為Ross和Christine於三月份的到訪感謝神。求主幫助，他們在許多人心中撒下的宣教種子能夠在時機到來之時結出豐盛的果實。
為我們機構中正經歷困難時刻的人禱告，但願他們得知神可畏的能力，祂差遣他們，並與他們同行；也願他們在與祂的受苦有份之時，能夠歡喜快樂。
向主禱告，讓我們每個人都能理解並喜愛Spurgeon所說的：「相信基督的人做的是他不能做的事，嘗試不可能的事，並且完成它。」
From Murray Cameron, New Zealand Director
发自马瑞卡梅伦，中国教会支援使团纽西兰主任
Hi everyone
各位弟兄姊妹，大家好！
Ross and Christine Paterson’s visit.
Ross and Christine flew out last week after an excellent New Zealand visit.
We spoke at a number of new venues and many new partnerships were formed.
巴柝声牧师及夫人克里斯蒂娜纽西兰之行
在顺利完成纽西兰之行后，巴牧师和克里斯蒂娜已于上周离开纽西兰返回台湾。这次纽西兰之行非常成功。我们在好几个以前没去过的教会分享，并找到好多乐意支持中国教会支援使团事工的热心人。
The fundraising dinners in Auckland and Christchurch for our China School of Missions (CSM) were excellent.
The enthusiasm in the churches we visited was amazing. Make no mistake you are part of a vibrant ministry here in NZ. You know something is happening when people will not let you leave their church and buy all of your stock!!
There is a wave of new interest in short term teams. It is now for example “highly likely” we will send a cycle team to south west China later this year – made up of and led by Christchurch youth.
我们在奥克兰和基督城两个为中国宣教学校 (CSM) 筹款的晚宴也非常成功。我们所到的每一个教会，人们对福音事工的热情让人感动。请注意：您正是纽西兰日益兴旺的福音事工的一分子。这里很多事情很不寻常——人们会后围着你不让你离开他们教会、他们买完你带去的所有福音书籍、又有一波人对短宣队产生浓厚兴趣。例如，今年我们极有可能派出一个自行车短宣队去中国西南地区，这个短宣队将由基督城的年轻人组成，由年轻人自己带队。
Ross and Christine spoke to several Student Life meetings at Canterbury University – this partnership has been further developed.
巴牧师和克里斯蒂娜在坎特伯雷大学多次在校园生命团契介绍中国教会支援使团的事工——中国教会支援使团和大学生的合作有了进一步的发展。
Dunedin and Wellington visits
I am going to Dunedin to speak to a Student Life Meeting at Otago University on Wednesday 10th April. I will be in Dunedin for two full days.
但尼丁及惠灵顿行程
4月 10日星期三我会去但尼丁和奥塔哥大学校园生命团契的学生们分享中国教会支援使团的事工，我将在但尼丁停留整整2天。
I am preaching at a large Chinese church in Wellington on Sunday 26th May.
5月26日星期日我会在惠灵顿一间很大的华人教会讲道。
Both Dunedin and Wellington have been on my wish list for some time. (If you have contacts I can visit in either of these cities please let me know – I need to make the most of my time there.)
直以来我都想去但尼丁和惠灵顿。如果您在这两个地方有熟人我可以拜访的，请告诉我——我需要充分利用这个行程尽可能多做些事情。
Farm Team
Three New Zealand farmers will be in the North East of China as you read this. They are the advance party for this large new CCSM project and will prepare a master plan for the development of the 900 acre farm.
农场短宣队
当您看这封信时已经有3个纽西兰农场主去到中国东北地区。他们是中国教会支援使团这个新的大型项目的先遣部队。他们的目的是为一个900英亩的农场制定一个专业的发展计划。
English Team
The English Team of 12 leaves in the middle of April. Two of our members will also be looking at future opportunities for their Chinese church to participate in regular short term teams to China. Remember the next team leaves in November - applications are open but it is filling fast.
英文短宣队
12个人的短宣队4月中旬出发。其中两位还会为他们的（华人）教会将来定期参与中国短宣寻找机会。请注意，下一个短宣队将于11月出发—— 现在就可申请，名额有限，但报名踊跃。
Medical Teams
Applications for the June team have closed – full team. We need more volunteers for August. Please contact me for information.
医疗短宣队
六月的医疗短宣队已经满员，已停止接受报名。八月的医疗短宣队现在接受报名，更多详情，请与我联系。
Thanks for all your support. (I have been blessed by the volunteers who have turned up to help me at my Manukau office).
非常感谢各位的大力支持。（我很有福气，几个人都到曼努考的办公室来帮我）
God bless
上帝祝福你们！
Murray
马瑞
English Campus Team November 2013
Is This For You?
- Do you have a heart for evangelism?
- Does China have a special appeal to you?
- Do you speak clear fluent English?
- Would you like to share your life and faith with friendly Chinese university students?
Then this team may be for YOU!
A member of the November 2012 team wrote:
“There were many occasions for tears, happy and sad. Saying goodbye – so hard! Meeting those faithful tenacious long term workers so humbling. A chance to give back. Perhaps a highlight was when a young girl told me she had made a decision to ask Jesus into her heart. She has written, just days after arriving home, to say her prayers were already being answered ..”
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
- To the university campuses (and other places) in a famous central Chinese city. Then to Southern province to work in High schools (and other places).
WHAT WILL WE DO?
- Help foreign English teachers with classroom programmes.
- Attend Bible studies, English corners and engage in a number of special activities including sports.
- Meet, be inspired by and encourage full time workers from around the world.
Opportunity for limited sightseeing.
WHEN DO WE GO?
- We will be away for three 2 weeks departing mid November.
COST?
$2,900 (based on minimum team of 10.)
(Covers all airfares, accommodation, ground transport and a number of team meals.) (You will need about NZ$10 per day for miscellaneous costs)
*Visa ($140) and travel insurance not included.
**Early registration ensures best possible airfares.
**For full details and more information including our 2 day pre departure training programme,
**contact the Director CCSM New Zealand who will lead the team.
murray.cameron@xtra.co.nz
0275 983149
International Medical Teams 2013 (Gansu Province North West China)
CAN YOU HELP?
- Volunteers wanted for 2 teams in 2013
- Medical Professionals and helpers required.
Respond QUICKLY to ensure your place in the team.....
Scope: Surgery, Medical, Dental, Dental Hygiene, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy.
Trip Dates: June 15-24 and August 10-19. These dates are for departure and return to Auckland.
Following the clinics in Gansu, the Team Leader will take a small group of volunteers to NE China for a shorter medical outreach to orphans and the local community.
Some team members may wish to consider joining us on this trip after the large teams in Gansu.
There will be a one day training/orientation in Auckland on the day of departure. (Flight leaves at 10:00pm) Accommodation in Auckland can be arranged.
Volunteers needed for each trip
- Physicians (any specialty)
- Surgeon (additional surgeon for the June trip required)
- Licensed Pharmacist
- 3-4 volunteers to help in pharmacy (no medical experience necessary – some must be bilingual)
- 1 dental hygienist
- 2 volunteers to help with dental hygiene (no experience necessary; will work under supervision of the dental hygienist)
- One bilingual person to translate for each physician who does not speak Chinese
- 2 volunteers to assist dentists
- 1-2 physiotherapists (or experienced assistants)
- 3 volunteers to handle patient registration (must be bilingual)
- 3-5 volunteers to help with vital signs check (BP and temp.) and crowd management (bilingual preferred but not required)
- 1 to help with our mobile laboratory
- 2 nurses (or others with at least some medical training) for Assessments (i.e., taking medical history and chief complaints, and triage) (bilingual strongly preferred)
Transports and Accommodations: Transfers from Lanzhou Airport and accommodation will be arranged. We usually serve two villages in Huining county (3 days at each clinic site).
Costs: CCSM New Zealand will arrange all flights to and from Lanzhou – details to follow but should be around NZ$1700. Other costs will be for ground transport, lodging and food in China - approximately NZ$450 per person. This is paid in RMB - to the Team Director on arrival in Lanzhou. There will be additional cost for those who elect to join the trips to NE China following the clinics in Gansu.
Application: If you wish to apply please email or phone and I will send you an application form to complete.
Email: murray.cameron@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 0275 983149
中国教会支援使团
2013年赴甘肃（中国西北）医疗短宣队
2012年8月短宣队
诚邀下列人员加入我们的行列，多谢支持！
· 志愿者参加2013年的两个医疗短宣队;
· 医疗工作人员及协助人员.
请尽早回复，及时订位……
医疗服务范围：
外科（手术）、内科、牙科、口腔卫生、物理治疗、药房
行程安排：
6月短宣队：15-24/06/2013 （出发及返回奥克兰日期）
8月短宣队：10-19/08/2013 （出发及返回奥克兰日期）
甘肃短宣结束后，领队会带领部分队员（自愿者）到东北为当地的孤儿和民众提供几天的医疗服务。短宣队的部分成员可考虑参加这个行程。
出发当天在奥克兰有一天的简单培训，介绍注意事项等。（飞机晚上10点起飞，有需要者可安排住宿）
诚邀下述志愿者参加以上两个短宣队。
- 各科医生
- 外科医生（传统外科，6月短宣队）
- 持证药剂师
- 3-4名助手协助药剂师工作（无需经验，但需要几个队员双语流利）
- 牙科保健员1名
- 2名助手协助牙科保健员工作（无需经验，由保健员指导工作）
- 多名双语队员担任翻译，每个不懂中文的医生配1名翻译
- 2名队员协助牙医工作
- 1-2名物理治疗师（或有经验的物理治疗师助理）
- 3名队员负责登记（必须双语）
- 3-5名队员负责量血压、测体温并维持秩序（最好双语）
- 1名队员负责移动化验室的工作
- 2名护士（或者有基本医疗培训/经验者）负责询问病情、记录病史、患者鉴别分类等（必须双语）
交通及食宿
在兰州机场搭车前往目的地，食宿有安排，费用自理。我们通常在会宁县为两个村子服务（每村3天）
费用
中国教会支援使团纽西兰办公室（CCSM）负责安排去兰州及返回奥克兰的行程----费用约为NZ$1700(待确认)。其他费用包括在中国的地面交通及食宿费用，大约每人NZ$450,用人民币支付，到达兰州时交给领队。选择去东北的队员还会有去东北的费用。
申请
有意申请者请发邮件或打电话给我，我会寄申请表给您。
上帝祝福您！
Murray