5. Manna issue 86 - Evangelism in the Age of Connectivity 網際網路時代的宣道工作
Lucas Wong—Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Over a decade ago, the True Jesus Church’s Community Outreach Volunteer (COV) system
highlighted the plight of an Indonesian sister residing in Germany.
She had to make a two-hour commute to Hamburg twice a month to attend Sabbath worship services.
During this time, her fourteen-month-old son was also suffering from severe neuro-dermatitis.
This disheartening situation greatly challenged her faith.
But by God’s grace, she received encouragement and strength by listening to sermons uploaded to the tjc.org website.
This spurred her to submit a request to the True Jesus Church’s Internet Ministry Program (IMP) team
to upload more audio and video sermons.
This request has greatly encouraged the IMP team that their labor is not in vain in the Lord.
大約十多年前，真耶穌教會的社區開拓志工（COV）系統
大大的注意到，住在德國的印尼姐妹的困境。
她每月, 必須兩次往返漢堡，參加安息日崇拜。
在此期間，她14個月大的兒子, 也患有嚴重的神經皮炎。
這種令人沮喪的情況, 大大地挑戰了她的信仰。
但是，由於神的恩典，她通過聽了上傳到 tjc.org 網站的講道集，得到了鼓勵和力量。
這促使了她，向真耶穌教會的網路事工計劃（IMP）小組，提出了請求
希望上傳更多講道錄音和影片。
這一要求，極大地鼓舞了 IMP 團隊，他們的勞苦，在主裡沒有白費。
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?
It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
You are the light of the world.
A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Mt 5:13–14)
你是世上的鹽。 但是如果鹽失去味道，應如何用來調味？
這樣一來，只有被人扔出去，並踐踏在腳下，沒有任何作用。
你是世界之光。
坐落在山丘上的城市，無法被隱藏。 （太 5：13-14）
Salt is typically used for seasoning.
How should we “season” our online communication?
Today, the prevailing methods of communication are emails, short messages and social media posts.
This has led to the inventive use of
acronyms, abbreviations, icons, emojis and animated images such as GIFs.
Unfortunately, such abbreviations can leave room for misunderstanding;
for example, “LOL” could be interpreted as “lots of love” or “laughing out loud.”
The elderly, being accustomed to more formal styles of communication,
may have difficulties understanding these unfamiliar expressions.
In light of these considerations,
we ought to be thoughtful of our intended audience when we communicate online.
Also, we ought to take it upon ourselves to seek clarification
when we are unable to understand a message fully.
Such efforts to “season” our conversations properly would preempt unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.
鹽通常用於調味。
我們應該如何“調整溝通”網路的交流方式？
今天，主要的通信方式是電子郵件，短信和社交媒體的帖文。
這帶來了創新字的使用
英文單字首字母縮寫詞，各種縮寫，圖示，表情符號和動畫圖像（例如 GIF 檔案）。
不幸的是，這樣的縮寫，可能會引起誤解。
例如，“ LOL”可以解釋為“lots of love 很多愛”或“laughing out loud 大聲笑”。
年長者，習慣了更正式的交流方式，
可能難以理解，這些不熟悉的表達方式。
鑑於有這些考量，
當我們線上交流的時候，就應該考慮到預期的受眾。
另外，當我們無法完全理解訊息時，就應該自己尋找清晰的解釋。
適當地“優化”對話方式的這種努力，將避免不必要的誤會和衝突。
Salt is also used for preservation.
The internet is a helpful platform to share ideas, views and knowledge.
It provides services like online shopping or access to information on the latest trends.
The internet can also simply be used for recreational browsing.
Despite its various merits, this platform can be easily abused to become a gateway to addictive behavior.
As True Jesus Church Christians, we have a responsibility to spread good tidings.
This includes providing sound advice grounded in truth and biblically accurate teachings.
In order to do so, we have to invest time to review the factual accuracy of what we share,
and to be aware how our sharing,
and, thus, implicit endorsements, may impact fellow believers and non-believers alike.
鹽也用來保存物品的。
網路是一個分享思想，觀點和知識的好用平台。
網路提供服務，可以線上購物，或是汲取最新趨勢的信息。
網路也可以單純地用來閒逛娛樂網路。
儘管具有各種優點，但此平台卻很容易被濫用，以致導致一些上癮行為的通道。
作為真耶穌教會的基督徒，我們有責任傳播好消息。
這包括，以根據真理和聖經為主的正確教導，提供合理的建議。
為達此目的，我們必須用時間來檢查，我們分享內容的事實準確性，
並了解我們該如何來分享，
而且，這些隱含教會正確認可的內容，就能影響眾信徒和未信主的人。
The True Jesus Church is established by the Lord Jesus to preach the gospel of salvation and save souls.
We need to carefully assess how the IMP should support our mission
to “make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19).
This can only be done with the abidance and power of the Holy Spirit.
真耶穌教會是由主耶穌建立的，是用來傳揚救贖的福音，並要拯救許多靈魂。
我們需要仔細評估，網路宣道計劃 IMP 應該如何幫助我們的事工，
以“使萬民作門徒”（太 28:19）。
這只能通過聖靈的同在和權能，才能完成。
How can you help? 你能如何幫忙呢？
As an individual, involvement in the IMP is simple: 個人要參與網路宣道計劃是簡單的：
1. Pray 祈禱
We need our Lord Jesus Christ to guide us to carry out His will.
Include the internet ministry in your personal prayer list.
Everyone can support the internet ministry with intercessory prayers.
我們需要主耶穌基督，來帶領我們施行祂的旨意。
在您的個人祈禱清單中，請包含網路宣道事工。
每個人都可以通過代禱，來支持網路宣道。
2. Propagate 宣傳
Spread the good tidings to all people.
Identify and share edifying videos, articles and content from church websites (including tjc.org).
To do so requires that we become familiar with and sensitive to the current needs of others.
Sharing content from our church website also helps improve the tjc.org search rating.
If you notice any inaccuracies in articles or content,
please report them via email to helpdesk@tjc.org.
向大家傳福音。
從教會網站（包括 tjc.org）裡，找到並分享具有造就人靈性的影片，文章和資料。
要這麼作，我們對於他人的當前需求，必須了解並且感覺靈敏。
在我們教會網站共享內容，也有助於提高 tjc.org 的網路搜索評級。
如果您發現文章或內容，有任何不正確之處，
請通過電子郵件，將其報告給 helpdesk@tjc.org 網站信箱。
3. Contribute 盡一已之力
Write and contribute articles, share testimonies,
and produce videos and other multimedia content to preach the gospel (Lk 24:47–48).
Such invaluable material can be produced through collaboration between churches’ audio-visual teams,
writers, editors, graphic designers and video producers,
as well as other behind-the-scene workers.
There are many ways to prepare and equip ourselves for the ministry.
Take the initiative to hone your skills and contribute
while rallying fellow like-minded members to the cause.
Remember to pray that all work is done according to His will.
撰寫和發表文章，分享見證，
並製作影片，和其他多媒體內容，來傳福音（路 24：47-48）。
這種異常寶貴的材料，可以通過教會的多媒体團隊間的合作一起生產，
作者，編輯，圖形設計師，和視頻製作人，
以及其他幕後工作者。
有許多方法，可以為事工做準備和裝備自己。
主動磨練自己的技能，並做出貢獻
同時召集志同道合的信徒，共同努力。
切記要祈禱，是讓所有的工作，都能按照神的旨意而完成。
4. Participate in the COV team 參與社區開拓志工團隊
We preach to save souls.
While internet ministry can be the first step
towards bringing people to the Lord, certain aspects of salvation,
such as baptism, cannot be conducted in a virtual setting.
The COV team comprises True Jesus Church members
who do the outreach and stand as a ready point-of-contact
to bring to fruition the work initiated and nurtured by the IMP.
COV members can meet and provide counselling and answers to those seeking the truth.
People have short attention spans.
They may feel a fleeting yearning for God, only to forget about it moments later.
The COV team provides a real connection
between the church and online truth-seekers,
facilitating systematic follow-up efforts through regular encouragements.
You can become part of the COV team by registering with your general assembly’s IMP team,
or you can drop an email to helpdesk@tjc.org and let us know you intend to join the COV team.
我們傳福音，是要拯救靈魂。
網路宣道可能是第一步
帶領人們歸向主，導向救恩的其他方面，
例如洗禮，是不能在虛擬網路的空間中進行的。
社區開拓志工 COV 小組，是由真耶穌教會的信徒組成
他們進行向外開拓，並隨時準備好，成為聯繫的起點
把網路宣道計畫 IMP 所發起和培養的工作，引導結出成果。
社區開拓志工 COV 的團隊成員，可以去訪問，並為慕道者，提供輔導及找答案。
人的注意力集中度很短。
他們可能會感到一陣對神的渴望，只是片刻之後，就會忘記。
社區開拓志工 COV 團隊，為教會和網路慕道者，提供了真正的聯結，
通過定期的鼓舞，以促進有系統性的跟進工作。
您可以向本地總會的網路宣道計劃 IMP 團隊提出申請，從而成為社區開拓志工 COV 團隊的成員，
或者，您可以將電子郵件發送至 helpdesk@tjc.org ，並讓我們知道，您打算加入社區開拓志工 COV 團隊。
5. Support 幫忙
“Freely you have received, freely give” (Mt 10:8).
All that we have has been given to us freely.
Your contributions to the IMP are
but a fraction of your life that you can readily offer for the love and grace you have received.
Offering your time, effort and money to support the IMP is pleasing to God.
Remember that nothing you do for God in His name shall be in vain (1 Cor 15:58).
"8你們白白的得來，也要白白的捨去。"(太 10：8)
我們所擁有的一切，都是白白提供給我們的。
您對網路宣道計畫 IMP 的貢獻就是
對於你所領受的慈愛和恩典，可以準備好奉獻出自已人生一小片斷的時間。
獻出您的時間，精力和金錢，來幫助網路宣道計劃 IMP 能讓神喜悅。
請記住，以神為名所付出的一切，都不會是徒勞的（林前 15:58）。
Our Collective Efforts 大家共同的努力
Collectively, the church plays an important role in IMP. 大家一起在教會網路宣道計劃中，擔任重要的角色
1. Pray 禱告
As with any church work, efforts in prayers are important.
Like it or not, the internet has worked its way into every corner and crevice of modern life.
It has become a fundamental part of life in both urban and rural areas.
The IMP needs God’s wisdom to effectively utilize the virtual tools at its disposal,
while seeking His protection from online assault, depravity and misinformation (Mt 6:13).
The church should encourage and pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers to serve Him in the internet ministry.
與任何教會工作一樣，祈禱的努力也很重要。
不管喜歡與否，網路已經遍及現代生活的每個角落和縫隙。
它已成為城市和農村地區，生活的基本組成部分。
網路宣道計劃 IMP ，需要神的智慧，才能有效利用好用的網路虛擬工具，
同時要尋求神的保護，使我們不會受網路攻擊，網路罪惡資料及假信息的影響（太 6:13）。
教會應該認真鼓勵及迫切向賜豐收的主禱告，
能派出工人在網路上，為祂服事。
2. Train 訓練
More training sessions on internet ministry are needed.
Such trainings can include educating our members on virtual safety and security,
along with the pros and cons of different types of online activities.
The church can also provide opportunities and support for members
willing and able to offer their varied talents
to maintain church websites or launch new projects
(for example, mobile applications).
網路宣道，需要有更多有關的培訓課程。
此類培訓，可以包括對我們的信徒，對有關網路的安全及網路自我防護，進行教育，
亦包含各不同類型線上活動的利弊解說。
教會也可以為信徒，提供各種機會和幫助給信徒，
讓那樂意且有能力的人，提供各種才能，
來維護教會網站，或開展各種新的專案
（例如，手機應用程式）。
3. Connect 聯合
The church can connect talented members from local churches
with their general assemblies and the International Assembly (IA).
There are many skilled members around the world,
but they may be working in isolated or uncoordinated environments.
Unity and collaboration are essential to wisely manage the limited resources available to the IMP.
Churches have to work with one another and with the IMP
to connect members and raise awareness of the work being done in this area;
“a threefold cord is not quickly broken” (Eccl 4:12).
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
we must consider how best to bring all the organs of the church together efficiently,
so that we may improve our work for the good of the body (Rom 12:3–8).
教會可以聯繫，當地教會的有才華的信徒
與他們的總會和聯總（IA）聯繫。
世界各地有許多技術優秀的信徒，
但他們可能在孤立，或沒人幫助的環境中工作。
團結與協作，對於用智慧好好管理，網路宣道計劃 IMP 的有限資源，至關重要。
教會必須彼此合作，並與網路宣道計劃 IMP 合作
與信徒建立聯結，提高人們對該地區正在開展的工作，能有所認識；
“12三股合成的繩子不容易折斷。”（傳 4:12）。
在聖靈的指引下
我們必須考量，如何最好地將教會的所有肢體，有效地聚集在一起，
這樣，我們就可以為了整個身體的益處，而進行改善的工作（羅 12：3-8）。
When was your last visit to tjc.org? 你最後何時來看看 tjc.org 網站？
By God’s grace, the IMP has come a long way.
In 2017, the IA launched a new portal for the tjc.org evangelism site, with a revamped user interface.
The new site is more intuitive and user-friendly.
It was released along with a public YouTube channel.
The e-Library (ia.tjc.org/elibrary) also has a variety of edifying contents to meet different needs.
靠著神的恩典，網路宣道計劃 IMP 已經走了很長一段路。
2017年，聯總為 tjc.org 福音網站，啟用了新網站入口，並更新了用戶界面。
新站的設計，是更加直觀式的操作，並使用比較容易。
它與教會對外公眾 YouTube 頻道一起在網路上釋出。
而教會電子圖書館（ia.tjc.org/elibrary）也具更豐富令人得造就的內容，可以滿足各種不同的需求。
Work on expanding the e-Library,
to include Bible study sites and provide content in languages besides English and Mandarin, is in progress.
Many more features are also being developed.
One upcoming feature is the ability to easily share evangelistic events
among general assemblies, regional coordination boards and local churches.
Everyone will be able to access pastoral, evangelistic, training and events information on a common site.
With your prayers and support, we can continue to develop useful features.
目前正致力於擴展教會電子圖書館，
讓它包括聖經研讀功能的網站，並提供除了英語和中文之外的其他語言內容。
也正在開發更多的功能。
即將推出的功能，就是能夠輕易分享福音活動
給各個總會，區域聯絡委員會，及各地教會。
大家都可以在同一網站上，取得牧養，福音，培訓和活動的信息。
在您的祈禱和幫助下，我們可以繼續開發有用的功能。
We encourage you to browse the current website and familiarize yourself with the contents and resources available.
我們鼓勵你來瀏覽目前的網站，讓你自已可以熟悉這些可用的內容及可得的資源。
Conclusion 結論
The IMP is at various stages of construction and is far from being a finished product.
We welcome any support that members can offer.
There have been many difficulties along the way.
Yet with God’s grace and guidance, we have and will continue to overcome.
網路宣道計畫 IMP ，正處於建置的各種階段，遠非完成品。
我們歡迎信徒提供任何的幫助。
一路上，雖有很多困難。
然而，有了神的恩典和帶領，我們已經克服許多困難，並將繼續走下去。
Thus says the LORD of hosts:
“Consider your ways! Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple,
that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,” says the LORD.
(Hag 1:7–8)
7萬軍之耶和華如此說：你們要省察自己的行為。
8你們要上山取木料，建造這殿，我就因此喜樂，且得榮耀。這是耶和華說的。
(該 1：7-8)
May the Lord stir up our hearts to serve Him in this ministry!
願神激勵我們的心志在這個事工上服事祂！
APPENDIX: The COV Program 附錄：社區開拓志工計劃
The internet has brought the world much closer.
As one entrepreneur once remarked,
with the internet, one can make money even while asleep.
Likewise, the internet can be a useful platform for our evangelistic outreach and pastoral work.
However, despite the convenience it provides, the internet does have its shortcomings.
As Christians, we must seek to use the internet for good and seize every opportunity
-to fulfill the evangelistic mission entrusted to us by our Lord Jesus.
網路使世界更加緊密。
正如一位企業家曾經如此評論，
有了網路，即使在睡覺時，也可以賺錢。
同理，網路可以成為我們開拓福音，和牧養信徒工作的有用平台。
但是，儘管用起來很方便，但網路確實有其缺點。
作為基督徒，我們必須善用網路作為正面的用途，並抓住一切機會
-實行主耶穌賦予我們的傳教使命。
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