11. Manna issue 91 - Holy Work Series: Religious Education 聖工系列：宗教教育
Clay Pot—California, USA 美國加州 - 瓦器
Editor’s note:
Learning a new skill has never been easier
—there are countless how-to guides and online videos
offering guidance on almost any task or endeavor imaginable.
However, when it comes to serving God,
there is no guide better than God’s inspiration
—His word and His Spirit.
With God’s guidance, we need not worry,
but entering any ministry unfamiliar to us can be daunting.
In the Holy Work Series,
we look at various ministries, duties, and roles within the church
and ask experienced workers to offer practical advice for carrying out these works
and, more importantly, to outline the spirit we should have.
We hope these guides will benefit both beginner and experienced workers alike.
編者註：
學習新技能從來沒有很簡單，
— 有無數的操作指南和網路影片，
幾乎所有可以想到的任務追求，都有人教。
然而，在事奉神的事上，
沒有任何指引，比神的啟示更好了，
—神的話語和聖靈。
有了神的指引，我們不必擔心，
但進入任何我們不熟悉的事工，可能會令人害怕。
在聖工系列中，
我們來探討，教會內的各種事工、職責和角色，
並請求有經驗的工人，為進行這些事工時，提供實用的建議，
更重要的是，勾勒出我們應具備的精神。
我們希望，這些指南能夠同樣，使新手和有經驗豐富的工人都受益。
When we think of a good religious education (RE) teacher,
we may have in mind someone
who makes ample preparations before class or is filled with love
and regularly visits students and communicates with parents.
Perhaps we may think of someone
who is a prayer warrior, constantly making intercession for the students
or someone who diligently searches God’s word before teaching.
We may also think of those whose lives are marked by gentleness and humility.
當我們思考誰是優秀的宗教教育（RE）教員時，
我們可能會想到某個人，
他課前會有充足的準備，或是有滿滿的愛心，
並定期探訪學生，並好好與家長溝通。
也許我們會想起某個人，
祂是禱告戰士，不斷為學生代禱
或是上課之前，會努力查考神話語的人。
我們也可以想到，有人行為舉止是出名的溫柔又謙遜。
Yet when we look at ourselves as RE teachers,
we feel far removed from these descriptions.
Instead, we see ourselves as inadequate, insignificant, or powerless,
with limited knowledge or confidence to impart God’s word,
much less to correct our students’ misbehavior.
However, God uses each of us for His good purpose;
if He has called us to teach,
we should trust that
He will also help us do the work properly.
然而，當我們檢視自己，身為宗教教育的教員時，
我們覺得，自已與這些描述相去甚遠。
相反的，我們認為自己不適任、微不足道，或力量軟弱，
僅是有限的知識或信心，不足以教授神的話語，
更不用說，去糾正學生的錯誤了。
然而，神採用我們每個人，都有其美好的目的。
如果他呼召我們去教人，
我們應該相信，
祂也會幫助我們做好工作。
Gideon’s character teaches us many lessons about being called to serve God.
基甸的性格，教了我們許多被神呼召服事的課程。
Now the Angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth tree
which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite,
while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress,
in order to hide it from the Midianites.
And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him,
“The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!”
11耶和華的使者到了俄弗拉，坐在亞比以謝族人約阿施的橡樹下。
約阿施的兒子基甸正在酒醡那裡打麥子，為要防備米甸人。
12耶和華的使者向基甸顯現，對他說：大能的勇士啊，耶和華與你同在！
Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us,
why then has all this happened to us?
And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying,
‘Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?’
But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.”
13基甸說：主啊，耶和華若與我們同在，
我們何至遭遇這一切事呢？
我們的列祖不是向我們說耶和華領我們從埃及上來麼？
他那樣奇妙的作為在哪裡呢？
現在他卻丟棄我們，將我們交在米甸人手裡。
Then the LORD turned to him and said,
“Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites.
Have I not sent you?”
14耶和華觀看基甸，說：
你靠著你這能力去從米甸人手裡拯救以色列人，
不是我差遣你去的麼？
So he said to Him,
“O my Lord, how can I save Israel?
Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh,
and I am the least in my father’s house.”
(Judg 6:11–15)
15基甸說：
主啊，我有何能拯救以色列人呢？
我家在瑪拿西支派中是至貧窮的。
我在我父家是至微小的。
(士 6：11-15)
When God first called Gideon, Gideon’s immediate response was to question His presence,
using words such as “if”, “why”, “where”, “but”, “how”, and “forsaken.”
He continued to express doubt by saying,
“Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house”
and by asking God for a sign
(Judg 6:15, 17).
Gideon was not sure if God was with him,
and he thought he could not do the job.
當神第一次呼召基甸的時候，基甸直接的反應是質疑祂的存在，
使用的詞彙是“如果”、“為什麼”、“哪裡”、“但是”、“如何”和“被拋棄”。
他繼續表示懷疑，說：
“15我家在瑪拿西支派中是至貧窮的。我在我父家是至微小的。”
並向神求異象
（士 6：15, 17）。
基甸不確定，神是否與他同在，
他認為自已無法完成這項工作。
GO IN THIS MIGHT OF YOURS. HAVE I NOT SENT YOU?
靠著你這能力。
不是我差遣你去的麼？
Thankfully for Gideon and for us,
God does not give way to our fears or inadequacies.
He reassured Gideon,
“The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!”
(Judg 6:12),
“Go in this might of yours.
…Have I not sent you?”
(Judg 6:14),
and “Surely I will be with you,
and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man”
(Judg 6:16).
God encouraged Gideon many times, just as He always encourages us.
對基甸和我們，很感謝的是，
神不會讓步於我們的恐懼或我們自身能力不足。
祂向基甸保證，
“12大能的勇士啊，耶和華與你同在！”
(士 6：12)
“14你靠著你這能力，
...不是我差遣你去的麼？”
(士 6：14)
“16我與你同在，
你就必擊打米甸人，如擊打一人一樣。”
(士 6：16)
神多次勉勵基甸，就像祂平常鼓勵我們一樣。
Whatever strength Gideon had was enough;
God would handle the rest.
God knew Gideon could do the work because God Himself had sent him,
and He would give Gideon the power to do what he needed to do.
The same is true for RE teachers.
無論基甸有什麼力量，其實都是足夠的；
神會處理其餘的事。
神知道，基甸可以進行這項工作，因為神親自差派他，
祂會給基甸力量，去做他需要進行的事。
宗教教育教員也是如此。
God never calls someone to serve in the ministry
and then leaves that person alone in the dark.
If God calls us to serve as an RE teacher,
He will be with us.
God told Moses,
“12我必與你同在。”
(Ex 3:12),
and promised him,
“I will teach you what you shall do”
(Ex 4:15).
All we have to do is give our best with the strength God has given us.
When we prepare a lesson,
we do it to the best of our ability.
When we teach, we tell the story from our hearts
and trust the Holy Spirit to touch our students’ lives.
As long as we rely on Him,
God will empower us to be effective teachers.
神從沒有呼召任何人，去進行聖工服事，
然後又把那個人獨自留在黑暗中。
如果神呼召我們，去擔任宗教教育教員，
他會與我們同在。
神告訴摩西，
“12我必與你同在。”
（出 3：12），
並答應他
“15又要指教你們所當行的事。”
（出 4：15）。
我們所要做的就是，用神賜給我們的力量盡力而為。
當我們開始備課時，
我們會盡自已的全力去準備。
當我們教課時，我們發自內心，講解聖經故事，
信靠聖靈，去感動學生的生命。
只要我們依靠神，
神會賞力量，讓我們成為發揮作用的老師。
GIDEON—A MIGHTY MAN OF VALOR 基甸 - 大能的勇士啊
When God first called Gideon,
He called him a “mighty man of valor.”
From Gideon’s responses,
we can infer that he did not consider himself a mighty warrior.
Gideon was functioning out of fear, insecurity, and doubt.
He said that not only was he the least of his family,
but his clan was the least of the tribe
—he was the least of the least.
He saw himself as the worst player on the weakest team,
yet the Angel of the Lord bestowed on him the title “mighty man of valor.”
Gideon later lived up to that name
when he faced the Midianite army with a mere three hundred men at his side.
What teachings can we learn from this?
當神第一次呼召基甸時，
他稱他為“大能的勇士”。
從基甸的回應中，
我們可以推斷，他並不認為自己是一個強大的戰士。
基甸表現出恐懼、沒安全感和懷疑。
他說，自已不僅是家裡最小的，
但他的支派，也是最小的
—他是最小的最小。
他認為自己是最弱球隊中的最差球員，
然而，神的天使卻授予他“大能勇士”的稱號。
基甸後來才沒辜負了這個名字，
當他那一方僅有三百人，要面對米甸的軍隊。
我們可以從這個故事學到什麼教訓呢？
Viewing Ourselves from God’s Perspective 從神的角度看待自已
When we lack confidence, it is easy to believe that we cannot do much.
However, if God calls us to serve Him,
we should learn to see ourselves from His perspective.
Ephesians 2:10 says,
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
We may be dissatisfied with traits that we cannot change
—perhaps we wish we were more eloquent or better able to handle challenging students
—but we should remember that God made us the way we are, for His purpose.
當我們缺乏信心時，就容易相信自已無能為力。
然而，如果神呼召我們去事奉祂，
我們應該要學習，從祂的角度來看自己。
以弗所書 2 章 10 節說到，
“10我們原是他的工作，在基督耶穌裡造成的，
為要叫我們行善，就是神所預備叫我們行的。”
我們可能對自已無法改變的特質不滿意
—也許我們希望，自已能更有口才，或能更好應對有挑戰性的學生，
——但我們應該記住，神是為了祂的目的，才創造了我們現在的樣子。
How do you see yourself? Do you look at yourself in the mirror and see only your flaws?
It is easy to have high expectations of ourselves,
but these expectations are often based solely on society’s standards.
God sees us differently.
He wants us to focus on what He has given us.
Maybe He has made us kind, faithful, teachable, or a good listener.
Perhaps we are adept at seeing when others are struggling in their faith
or at ministering to the needy.
Yet, we can easily forget or even overlook these God-given abilities
when we focus on our perceived flaws or view ourselves using societal norms.
你是如何看待自己呢？ 你是不是看著鏡子裡的自己，但只看到自己的缺點？
通常很容易會對自己抱有很高的期望，
但這些期望往往完全基於社會的標準。
神對我們有不同的看法。
祂要我們專注於祂給我們的恩賜。
也許他讓我們很善良、很忠心、可受教，或是一個良好的聆聽者。
也許我們善於看出別人正在信仰中掙扎，
或是服事貧困的人。
然而，當我們專注於自已認知到的缺點，或是使用社會標準看待自己時，
我們很容易忘記，甚至忽略這些神賦予的能力。
Whether we are veterans or novices in the RE ministry,
we could be hiding in our winepress out of despair or frustration.
As RE teachers, we are, in fact, mighty men of valor,
and God has seen our potential long before we see it.
When we have this newfound understanding,
we can go forward with the “might” we already have.
This might, or strength, is the promise of God’s presence through the power of the Holy Spirit.
In Judges 6:34, we learn that
“the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon.”
Imagine the power that God has given us,
allowing us to do whatever He asks of us!
無論我們是宗教教育事工的老手或新手，
我們可能會因為絕望或沮喪，而躲進自已的酒榨裡。
作為宗教教育教員，實際上我們是大能的勇士，
神早就在我們看到自已的能力之前，就已經看到了我們的潛力。
當我們有了這種新的認知時，
我們可以帶著自已已經擁有的“大能”，向前進。
這大能或力量，是通過聖靈的能力，帶來神同在的應許。
在士師記 6 章 34 節中，我們學習到，
“34耶和華的靈降在基甸身上。”
思考神所賦予我們的力量，
讓我們進行，祂要求我們做的任何事情！
Furthermore, Jesus Christ told us that
we “shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon [us]”
(Acts 1:8 AMPC)[1].
God is reminding us that we are mighty men of valor,
so we can “go in this might of [ours]”
(Judg 6:14).
God will enable us to accomplish tasks that we cannot do on our own.
此外，耶穌基督曾告訴我們，
“8但聖靈降臨在你們身上，你們就必得著能力[（能力、效率和力量）”
（徒 1：8 AMPC）[1]。
神提醒，我們是大能的勇士，
所以我們可以“14你靠著你這能力”
（士 6：14）。
Knocking Down Our Baals 破壞自已的巴力偶像
After calling Gideon, the first thing God commanded him to do
was to destroy the altar dedicated to Baal.
This was a test of Gideon’s faith, commitment, and obedience.
It is also a reminder that
we must first remove the idols from our hearts before serving God.
What could be a possible idol in our hearts?
Is it pride?
Pride can result in disobedience to the church’s authority.
Is it lust?
Even Christians can be addicted to lustful thoughts and actions.
Is it a physical idol?
Maybe our minds are filled more with our achievements than with God’s power in our life.
Perhaps we value leisure or personal comfort more than our service to God.
神呼召基甸後，吩咐他作的第一件事，
就是摧毀獻給巴力的祭壇。
這是對基甸信心、承諾和順服的考驗。
這也是一個提醒，
在事奉神之前，我們必須先除去心中的偶像。
我們心中有什麼可能是的偶像呢？
是驕傲嗎？
驕傲會導致不服從教會的權柄。
情慾嗎？
即使是基督徒，亦會沉迷於邪淫的思想和行為。
是實體真人偶像嗎？
也許我們的腦中，充滿更多自已的成就，而不是神在我們生活中的權能。
也許我們更看重休閒或個人放鬆，而不是我們服事神。
To knock down our Baals means that we must be willing to remove idols or sin
from within ourselves and fully submit to His calling.
If we do so, then God will work with us.
Therefore, the first step to serving God is not starting the work itself.
It is the tearing down of idols in our lives.
Only then can we fulfill the service that God requires of us.
拆毀我們的巴巴代表了，我一定樂意從自已身上移除偶像和罪惡，
並完全順服神的呼召。
如果我們這樣做，那麼神就會與我們同工。
因此，事奉神的第一步，不是開始進行聖工。
而是從我們生活中，移除偶像。
只有這樣，我們才能完成神要我們的事奉。
The seven members appointed to oversee the daily distribution in the apostolic church were chosen
because they were known to be “full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom”
(Acts 6:3).
Likewise, RE teachers must be of good character and repute.
All sin is rebellion against God,
and some sins have a serious impact on members’ suitability to be RE teachers.
Teachers should set an example for the students and the congregation.
What Baals in our lives do we need to destroy?
使徒教會任命七位信徒，監督日常幫補的分配，
因為大家都知道他們是“充滿聖靈和智慧”
（徒 6「3）。
同樣的，宗教教育教員，必須具有良好的品格和名譽。
所有的罪都是反對神，
有些罪過，會嚴重影響信徒，是否適合成為宗教教育教員。
老師應該為學生和信徒樹立榜樣。
我們需要摧毀我們生活中的哪些巴爾？
God Is Gracious—He Will Build Up Our Trust in Him 神充滿恩典 - 祂會建立我們的信任
After God called Gideon, the Midianites and the Amalekites joined forces against Israel.
Gideon had to lead the Israelite army to fight.
But before he did so, Gideon wanted a sign from God.
His heart was full of doubt, both in God’s power and in himself.
The Lord graciously confirmed His presence and power to cultivate Gideon’s faith.
This way, Gideon would learn to trust and rely on God,
despite his fears and worries.
神呼召基甸之後，米甸人和亞瑪力人聯合武力攻打以色列。
基甸必須率領以色列軍隊作戰。
但在他這樣做之前，基甸想要求從神那裡而來的一個異象。
他的心中充滿疑惑，無論懷疑神的能力，還是自己的能力。
主奇妙地證實了祂的同在和能力，以造就基甸的信心。
這樣的方式，基甸才會學會信賴依靠神，
儘管他還有恐懼擔憂。
After we have removed the idols from our hearts,
the next step is to build up our faith, trust, and reliance on God.
God wants us to trust Him.
When He first calls us, it is natural to have doubts, fears, or even mistrust,
making us hesitant to commit to His work.
It is easy to doubt our skills or worry over our assigned tasks.
This is because we have yet to develop a relationship with God.
我們從心中除去偶像之後，
下一步就是建立我們對神的信仰、信心和依靠。
神要我們依靠祂。
當祂一開始呼召我們的時候，會產生懷疑、恐懼甚至不信任，是很自然的，
使我們猶豫，不能全心投入聖工作。
懷疑自已的技能，或擔心所分派的任務，是很容易的。
這是因為，我們還沒有與神建立關係。
We need to teach our students to trust in God.
But how can we do this if we barely trust God ourselves,
or if we do not believe His promises,
or have endless worries about our future?
Albeit challenging, trusting God is a critical component in our relationship with Him.
God expects us to depend on Him totally.
He desires that we acknowledge His presence in our lives, moment by moment, day by day.
我們需要教導學生相信神。
但是，如果我們自己幾乎都不相信神，
或者如果我們都不相信祂的應許，
還是一直對未來有無盡的擔憂，
那怎麼能做到這一點？
儘管很具有挑戰性，但信靠神是我們與神關係關鍵組成的因素。
神期望我們完全依靠祂。
祂期望，我們能認知，祂存在於我們生活中，無時無刻，日日夜夜。
Relying on God’s Power 依靠神的能力
As if to magnify Gideon’s doubts and fears,
God ordered him to reduce his army's size by over thirty thousand soldiers
(Judg 7:1–8),
leaving him with a mere three hundred men.
Meanwhile, the Bible describes the Midianite army as being
“as numerous as locusts; and their camels were without number,
as the sand by the seashore in multitude”
(Judg 7:12).
Can you visualize the difference in numbers between the armies?
God wanted to ensure that the Israelites did not claim glory for a victory that belonged to Him.
He wanted them to remember His power.
This is especially apparent in the way He defeated the enemy.
彷彿放大了基甸的疑慮和恐懼，
神命令他裁軍，一開始有三萬多人，
（士 7：1-8），
最後只剩下三百人。
與此同時，聖經形容米甸人軍隊的數量
“12如同蝗蟲那樣多。他們的駱駝無數，多如海邊的沙。”
（士7：12）。
你可以想像出軍隊之間的人數的差距嗎？
神希望確保，以色列人不會自誇那不屬於他們的勝利。
神希望他們記住祂的權能。
在這一點，他擊敗敵人的方式上，尤為明顯。
When the Midianite army heard the horns and the smashing of jars and saw the sudden flare of torch fires,
they turned on one another before fleeing in defeat.
Because of God’s power, the Israelites did not have to lift a finger to fight.
All they had to do was obey Gideon’s orders
and stand firm with courage and faith.
God did the rest for them.
當米甸人的軍隊，聽到就吹角，打破手中的瓶，並看到火把突然燃燒起來時，
他們敗北逃走之前，就先互相攻擊。
因著神的大能，以色列人不必動用一根手指頭，就能打仗。
他們所要做的就是，服從基甸的命令，
並帶著勇氣信心站立穩固。
神為他們完成了其餘的工作。
Serving as an RE teacher is never easy.
There are moments when we are stressed
by students’ misconduct, classroom conflicts, or spiritual battles at home.
Such moments make us confused, overwhelmed, terrified, frustrated, weary, or desperate for relief.
During such storms and crises,
teachers can become stuck.
But it is also in those moments that we can rely on God’s power through prayer,
by asking the Holy Spirit to intercede for us with groanings too deep for words
(Rom 8:26).
We can depend on Him to help us walk that extra mile with our students.
By drawing closer to Him, we approach His throne of grace to find mercy in our time of need
(Heb 4:16).
When we rely on God’s power,
His strength is made perfect in our weakness
so that the power of Christ may rest on us
(2 Cor 12:9–10).
In the same way, God forced Gideon to rely on Him by reducing the size of Gideon’s army.
擔任宗教教育教員絕非易事。
有時我們會感到壓力，
學生的不當行為、課堂衝突、或是家中有屬靈爭戰。
這樣的時刻，會讓我們感到困惑、不知所措、害怕、沮喪、軟弱，或是渴望得到解脫。
在這樣的風暴危機中，
老師亦會陷入困境。
但也正是這些時刻，我們可以通過禱告依靠神的力量，
祈求聖靈用內心深處無法表達的嘆息，來為我們代禱，
（羅 8：26）。
我們可以依靠祂，來幫助我們與學生一起走得更遠。
經由更親近神，我們靠近祂的施恩座，在我們需要的時候求得憐憫，
（來 4：16）。
當我們依靠神力量的時候，
神的能力是在我們的軟弱上顯得完全。，
好叫基督的能力覆庇我們。
（林後 12：9-10）。
同樣的方式，神減少基甸軍隊數量，迫使基甸依靠他，。
On the other hand, if we are intelligent, talented, or gifted in teaching,
we may forget God and rely on ourselves.
Depending entirely on our own resources,
we may be serving out of pride rather than out of faith.
If this is the case, we may not accomplish anything at the end of the day.
On the contrary, God promises us that for those who fully depend on Him,
He will do
“exceedingly and abundantly above all that we ask or think”
(Eph 3:20).
God is all-powerful, and His wisdom and understanding are limitless.
We need to learn to trust in God’s power and not our own.
When we do that, God is willing to help us,
and He will accomplish greater things than we could ever do on our own.
另一方面，如果我們教學很聰明、有才華或有天賦，
我們可能會忘記神，而依靠自己。
完全依靠自己的資源，
我們的服事可能出於驕傲，而不是出於信心。
如果是這種情況，我們可能最終什麼事也做不了。
相反，神應許我們，對於那些完全依靠祂的人，
祂會
“20大力充充足足的成就一切，超過我們所求所想的。”
（弗 3：20）。
神是全能的，他的智慧和知識是沒有限度的。
我們需要學習相信神的力量，而不是自己的力量。
當我們這樣做的時候，神會願意幫助我們，
比起我們靠自己盡力的成就，祂會完成更加偉大的事情。
CONCLUSION 結論
RE teachers play a vital role in the church.
An RE teacher has to teach future generations about God's existence,
His relationship with His people,
and how to live by His commandments.
Like Gideon, we may feel insignificant, unremarkable, or powerless in the face of such a crucial task.
But God uses everyone for His good purpose,
and we should trust that
if He has called us to serve Him,
He will also help us do the job properly.
宗教教育教員，在教會中扮演著至關重要的角色。
宗教教育教員必須教給後代有關神的存在，
神與祂的子民的關係，
以及如何按照神的誡命生活。
像基甸一樣，面對如此重要的任務，我們可能會感到無足輕重、不起眼，或無能為力。
但神通過每個人都，是有祂美好的目的，
我們應該相信，
如果神呼召我們來服事，
祂也會幫助我們好好的完成工作。
Let us remember that God is not looking for a perfect servant;
instead, He is looking for an obedient servant.
To serve Him, all we have to do is destroy the Baals in our lives,
serve with the strength that we have,
pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and trust fully in His power.
Then we will be able to become the mighty warriors of God,
full of valor and able to defeat even the greatest armies through God’s power in the RE ministry.
我們要記住，神不是在尋找一個完美的僕人。
反過來，他在尋找一個順從的僕人。
要事奉祂，我們所要做的，就是摧毀我們生活中的巴力，
用我們所擁有的力量來服事，
用聖靈的能力禱告，並完全相信祂的能力。
然後我們就能成為神大能的勇士，
充滿勇氣，能夠通過宗教教育事工神的大能，甚至可擊敗最強大的軍隊。
RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING IDEAS 情感連結方式的想法
We have been unable to conduct our RE ministry during the pandemic as we had before,
with regular face-to-face contact with our students and our co-workers.
Remote learning and virtual classrooms have enabled us to carry on with our weekly lessons,
but our screens are a barrier to showing our unspoken love and concern,
making it much harder to build strong spiritual bonds with our students.
在疫情期間，我們一直無法像以前那樣，進行宗教教育事工，
能定期與學生和同工，進行面對面接觸。
遠程學習和虛擬教室，能使我們繼續每週的課程，
但是我們的營幕有其界限，不能我們表達出我們一言難盡的慈愛關心，
與我們學生更難以建立深厚連結的屬靈情誼。
During the USGA’s RE coordinators’ workshop in 2020,
the workers brainstormed some practical ideas
for strengthening teacher-student relationships during periods of remote learning,
all of which will still be just as useful when we return to physical classrooms.
在 2020 年美總的宗教教育教員講習會期間，
工人們集思廣益，提出了一些實用的想法，
能加強遠程學習期間的師生關係，
而當我們要回歸實體教室的時候，這一切仍將同樣有用。
Teachers can show love and concern through doorstep or driveway visitations
and dropping off care packages for each family,
especially those struggling financially during the pandemic.
Home-baked treats are also an excellent way to boost the spirits.
教師可以經由家門口訪問，或車道探視，來表達疼愛和關懷，
並為每個家庭運送護理包，
特別是那些疫情期間，陷入財務困境的對象。
贈送自製零食，也是一種幫別人打氣的絕佳方式。
We can also nurture a loving heart within the students
by asking the younger ones to make care packages for senior students away at college or university
and for all students to write letters and cards to the elderly members.
我們也可以培養學生的愛心，
請求小朋友為大專學院的哥哥姐姐們製作護理包，
並請所有學生，寫信制作卡片給教會長輩。
It is vital to set up regular online prayers
for all RE teachers, students, and their families.
Breakout rooms can be used for each class to share prayer requests
before praying as a group in the main room.
With technology, the possibilities for online fellowships are endless:
monthly lunch fellowships, Bible trivia nights using Quizlet Live or Kahoot!,
regular combined fellowships for all classes,
combined fellowships or special classes with other local churches, and so on.
However, we cannot underestimate the social and mental health benefits of meeting in person.
If there is a chance to meet your students outdoors,
it is an excellent opportunity to hold fellowships, go hiking, or do other fun activities.
能夠為所有宗教教育教員、學生及家人，
建立定期網路禱告會，是很重要的。
小組討論室，可讓每個班級來使用，並分享禱告者的請求，
之後大家集中到主房一起祈禱。
隨著科技的幫助，網路團契的可能性，就不受限制：
每月的午餐團契，或使用 Quizlet Live 或 Kahoot 猜謎卡片遊戲應用程式，來舉行聖經小知識猜迷比賽之夜！
讓所有班級常常聯合一起團契，
或結合團契或特別課程，到其他地方教會一起聚會，等等。
但是，我們不能低估親自見面，對社會心理健康的好處。
如果有機會在戶外遇到你的學生，
這是絕佳的機會，可以舉辦團契活動、遠足旅行，或進行其他有趣的活動。
Here is a further selection of ideas for each class: 此為每班進一步的分類概念
Kindergarten (4–5 years old) 幼稚園(幼兒班) (4 至 5 歲)
For young students, parental support is vital.
One good idea is to teach memory verse songs during class,
which are also shared with parents to sing with their children during the week.
Another idea is to have a fellowship session with students, parents, and teachers.
Start with hymn singing before splitting into a parent breakout room for discussion
and a student breakout room for art and craft activities,
such as making a prayer jar or doing a step-by-step drawing activity.
Consider dropping off or mailing resources for RE activities
so that all students are using the same materials.
對於小學生來說，有父母支持很重要。
在課堂上，教經節記憶兒歌，是一個好主意，
這首歌曲亦與父母分享，以便他們平常日可與孩子一起交流。
另一個建議是，舉行學生、家長和老師間的團契活動。
一開始先唱讚美詩，之後才進入家長分組討論教室，
及學生分組討論教室，開始學員藝術手工藝活動，
例如：製作祈禱抽簽罐(隨機抽取禱告主題)，或進行逐步的繪畫活動。
考慮順路運送或郵寄宗教教育活動資料，
讓所有學生都使用相同的教材。
Elementary 1 (6–8 years old) 國小一(幼年班) (6 至 8 歲)
At this age, we can administer homework through programs and apps
such as Seesaw, LINE, ClassDojo, or Google Classroom.
Students can also submit videos of themselves reciting memory verses.
A weekly Bible reading and prayer meeting for class students and teachers,
lasting around thirty minutes, can increase class bonding.
在這個年齡段，我們可以通過程式和 apps 應用程序來管理作業
例如軟體，Seesaw、LINE、ClassDojo 或 Google Classroom。
學生還可以提交自己背誦記憶經節的影片。
每週為班級學生和老師，舉行查經和禱告會，
持續約三十分鐘，可以增加課堂的凝聚力。
During lessons, whether virtual or in-person,
the students can each contribute to a group craft project,
such as a wall poster or photo collage.
They can also take turns choosing which hymn to sing and sharing why they chose it.
在課程中，無論是虛擬還是實體課程，
學生每個人都可以為集體工藝活動付出貢獻，
例如牆上張貼海報或照片拼貼活動。
他們還可以輪流選擇唱哪首讚美詩，並分享選擇詩歌的原因。
Elementary 2 (9–11 years old) 國小二(少年班) (9 至 11 歲)
To increase engagement, teachers can use Google Docs or Google Jamboard for sharing during fellowships.
One idea is for all students to work together to draw the meaning of a memory verse using Jamboard,
which means students can work on it at different times.
We can administer homework through Google Forms.
為了提高參與度，教師可以在團契時間，使用谷歌文件軟體，或谷歌協作式數位白板進行分享。
有一個主意，是讓所有的學生，一起使用協作式數位白板，畫出記憶經節的意思，
這代表了，學生可以在不同的時間進行協作。
我們可以通過谷歌表單軟體管理作業。
At this age, students can participate in virtual testimony fellowships
and weekly lunchtime prayer sessions
separated into brother and sister groups.
They can also be encouraged to create virtual hymn presentations,
for which they individually record their voice parts as audio or video
to be later layered together.
Sending one-to-one messages is also an excellent way
to keep up with their school lives and allow them to share their problems,
opening a path for teachable moments.
在這個年齡層，學生可以參加網路見證團契，
和每週午餐時間禱告會，
分成兄弟和姐妹兩個組。
還可以鼓勵他們舉辨網路讚美詩音樂會，
他們分別將自已的詩歌聲部，錄製為音檔和影像檔，
之後就可以後製整合成為同一個檔案。
發送一對一簡訊，也是一種很好的方式，
可以關心他們學校生活的情況，並讓他們分享自已遇到的問題，
為施教的時機，尋出方式。
Junior 1 (12–14 years old) 國中一(初級班) (12 至 14 歲)
In addition to the practical advice for younger classes,
we can encourage students in this age range to become more spiritually proactive.
Set up a shared weekly prayer request list
and a nightly Bible reading, sharing, and prayer meeting via Zoom.
One student per week can share encouragement
or reflection via your class chat group.
Get them to think about participating in holy work
by assigning them small class projects,
such as designing an evangelical theme and promotional materials.
除了給年幼班級的實用建議之外，
我們可以勉勵這個年齡層的學生，要在屬靈上變得更加積極主動。
設立每週共享的代禱清單，
以及通過 Zoom 會議通訊軟體，舉行的每晚查經、分享和禱告會。
每週有一名學生可以用班級聊天群組，
分享勉勵或進行反省。
讓他們思考有關如何參與聖工，
藉著分配給他們小班級的各項計劃，
例如，設計佈道主題和活動推廣材料。
Junior 2 (15–17 years old) 國中二(高中，中級班)(15 至 17 歲)
Teachers need to develop a close relationship with students
during these difficult years of mental, physical, social, and spiritual development.
Each teacher can be assigned a few students to look after
and schedule weekly one-to-one catch-ups and prayers with.
A couple of teachers can combine their students into larger care groups,
which can meet virtually for Bible sharing and prayer before Friday night Sabbath services.
教師需要與學生培養出密切的關係，
尤其在這些心理、身理、社會和屬靈發展的艱難歲月。
每位老師可以分配幾個學生去照顧，
並安排每週一對一的師生小聚和一起祈禱。
幾位老師可以將他們的學生，組成更大的關懷小組，
大家可以在周五晚上的安息日聚會之前，舉行網路聚會，分享聖經同心祈禱。
Senior (18+ years old) 高教班(大專班) (15 至 17 歲)
To help build their spiritual independence as they transition out of the RE system and into adulthood,
encourage students to join campus fellowships,
and make a point of joining with them.
Continue to set up weekly evening prayers to share about their week and give prayer requests.
To help establish spiritual companionship within their peer group,
set up casual post-Sabbath online fellowships using fun multiplayer game platforms
(such as Jackbox Games) and Zoom.
為了幫助他們脫離宗教教育系統，進入成人時期，能建立屬靈的獨立，
會勉勵學生加入校園團契，
並強調要加入他們。
繼續設立了每週晚禱，分享他們一周的情況，並提出代禱請求。
為了幫助他們能在同年齡群體中，建立屬靈情誼，
就使用多人樂趣遊戲平台，設立安息日後的休閒網路團契
（例如 Jackbox Games）和 Zoom。
[1] Scripture quotation taken from the Amplified R Bible (AMPC).
Copyright c 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation.
Used by permission. www.lockman.org.
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