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11. Manna issue 98 - Evangelism: Share Your Faith on Social Media 宣道：在社群媒體上分享自已的信仰


Vanessa Lui—Newcastle, UK 英國紐卡索


In a world dominated by social media and instant online communication,
sharing our lives has never been easier.
We are constantly sending and receiving information.
Pretty pictures, tasty food, beautiful landscapes
—we are all familiar with sharing good things on various platforms.

在社群媒體和即時通訊主導的世界裡，
分享自已的生活從未如此便捷。
我們不斷傳送及接收訊息。
美圖，美食，美景，
—我們全都很熟悉於各種平台分享好事。


However, the true beauty of the internet lies in our ability
to share the gospel through social media.
Methods of communication are ever-evolving, far-reaching, and increasingly convenient.
Since our commission to preach remains unchanged,
how can we use these ubiquitous channels to carry out personal evangelism?

然而，網路真正的魅力在於我們可以，
透過社群媒體分享福音。
溝通方式日新月異，範圍廣大，也逐漸方便。
既然我們傳道的使命始終未變，
我們該如何利用這些無所不在的頻道去進行個人佈道呢？


The internet enables us to preach beyond geographical limitations,
reaching multiple groups of people simultaneously
and sharing the truth regularly with both friends and strangers.
Our responsibility is to seize these opportunities and adapt.
As a mutual encouragement,
I would like to describe my experiences of preaching online,
in the hope that we can continue to share our faith through social media.

網路使我們能宣道，突破地域限制，
同時接觸多種人群，
並定期與朋友和陌生人兩者分享真理。
我們的責任就是要抓住這些機會並好好善用。
為彼此安慰，
我想要分享自已網路宣道的經驗，
希望我們能夠繼續透過社群媒體分享自已的信仰。


WHY I PREACH ONLINE 為何我線上宣道


And He said to them,
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature."
(Mk 16:15)

15他又對他們說：
你們往普天下去，傳福音給萬民（萬民：原文是凡受造的）聽。
（可 16：15）


Preaching should always be at the forefront of our minds.
Reflecting on God's wonderful grace, I am compelled to fulfill my duty to preach.
In our daily lives, we are blessed with opportunities
to share the truth with those we meet.
However, I also began sharing about my faith online
because I recognized social media as an excellent additional platform for preaching.

宣道的念頭應當始終是我們自已心思的前沿。
默想神奇妙的恩典，我深受感動去履行自已傳道的職責。
在自已日常生活中，我們有機會得祝福，
來與我們遇到的人分享真理。
然而，我也開始於網路分享我自已的信仰，
因為我認識到社群媒體就是一個極佳的宣道平台。


My thought process on preaching online can be summarized as follows:

我對網路宣道的思考過程可以歸納如下：


1. My faith and preaching are important.

1. 我的信仰和宣道都很重要。


2. It is easy
—just a few clicks
—and costs nothing.

2. 簡單容易，
—只需點幾下
—完全免費。


3. God can bring someone to believe through any method,
and many people are on social media.

3. 神可用任何方式帶人來信，
而且有許多人使用社群媒體。


4. My posts may reach friends, acquaintances,
or strangers with whom I might never otherwise discuss my faith.

4. 我的貼文可能會觸及很多服友，熟人，
或是陌生人，而我若不是這樣，就可能永遠不會向他們談論我的信仰。


5. By posting regularly,
I create more opportunities for others to discuss the truth with me.

5. 透過定期發文，我創造了更多的機會，給他人與我討論真理。


Social media has always been a useful way to connect.
My local church always encourages us to evangelize online,
and during the pandemic, I saw even more clearly how crucial this was.
When we share our faith online, it reaches both friends and strangers.
Others can access our posts about the truth any time, anywhere.
While this should not replace in-person preaching,
it allows us to raise awareness of the church more widely than ever before.
We may have friends who are not always open to faith-related conversations,
but if they are connected to us on social media,
they will likely see our posts.
We rely on God to use these posts to reach and touch people's hearts.
A virtual evangelistic pamphlet can truly spark someone's curiosity to discover the truth.

社群媒體一直都是一種連結的有效途徑。
我當地的教會一直鼓勵我們在網路傳福音，
在新冠疫情期間，我更加深刻體會這一點有多重要。
當我們網路分享自已信仰時，它會觸及朋友與陌生人。
別人可以讀取我們真理的貼文隨時隨地。
雖然這不該取代面對面的傳道，
但它確實能讓我們比以往之時，更廣泛引起注意教會。
我們可能有一些朋友，他們不常心胸開放樂於談及信仰，
但如果他們在社群媒體連到我們，
他們就很可能會看見我們發文。
我們仰賴神來使用這些貼文，去觸及並感動大家的心靈。
一片網路數位版的福音小冊，就真可以激發某人的好奇心來探索真理。


Therefore, no matter whether I am preaching online or in person,
my motive remains unchanged.
We preach because we love God and man
—if there is an accessible platform at our fingertips,
it is only wise to use it.

因此，無論我是在網路宣導，還是個人親自傳道，
我的動機都不會改變。
我們宣道，是因為我們愛神且愛人
—如果我們指尖有一個可觸及的平台，
那麼最好就是要利用它。


HOW I PREACH ONLINE 如今我線上宣道


Once I am motivated to post, I do not dwell on the logistics.
Posting is simple, and the way I share my faith online
mirrors how I share with others in person
—only in text form.

一旦我有感動去發文，我就不會糾結於細節安排。
發文很簡單，我網路分享自已信仰的方式，
就好同我怎麼當面與人分享一樣，
—只是用文字的形式。


Since it is our responsibility to present the truth in a way
that is accessible and easy to comprehend,
I continue to consider and reflect on the following points.

既然我們有責任用一種方式來呈現真理，
那是可觸及又易於理解，
我繼續進行思考和反省以下幾要點。


1. Where Should I Post? 我該在那裡發文？


I am most active on Instagram, where my account is public.
I am connected with most of my friends there,
and some strangers follow me for my educational content and travel photos.
Since I often post Stories on Instagram,
it was a good place to start.
Stories are visible on the platform for twenty-four hours before disappearing,
and anyone following me can easily click, view, and respond to them with one swipe.

我最常活躍的平台是 IG，而我的帳號是公開的。
我在那裡與大多數朋友聯繫，
有一些陌生人追蹤我來看我的教育內容和旅行照片。
因為我經常在 IG 上發佈限時動態，
那就是一個很好的起點。
限時動態會在平台上顯示 24 小時後消失，
任何追蹤我的人都可以輕易點擊，查看，且只需輕輕一滑即可回覆限動。


Ultimately, we can utilize any platform.
It does not matter how many friends or followers we have
—even if we have only one, a post can potentially lead one soul to God.

最終，我們可以利用任何平台。
不論我們有多少朋友或粉絲
—即使我們只有一位，送一則貼文就可能引領一個靈魂歸向神。


2. What Should I Post? 我該發佈什麼內容？


Social media gives us the advantage of time
—we can take as long as we want to compose a message.
My posts typically include an image, a caption, and a call to action.


社群媒體給我們時間的優點：
—我們可以花很長的時間來擬寫一則訊息。
我的發文通常包含一張圖片，一段文字說明和一個行動呼籲。


Image:
I either use graphics provided by my local church's evangelistic planning group (EPG)
or my own photos (for example, a scenic shot).

圖片：
我不論是使用圖片，那是當地教會宣道策劃小組（EPG）所提供的，
或是我自己的照片（例如，風景照）。


Caption:
Captions are helpful
because they provide an explanation and make the post more personal.
We want to be warm, friendly, and inviting
—helping others understand that we are always open for a conversation.
My captions are fairly direct and informal,
and they vary significantly from post to post,
much like how I would converse with my friends.

主題：
主題文字說明很有幫助，
因為它們可以提供解釋，讓貼文更具個人化。
我們希望展現熱情，友善和親切的一面，
—讓別人明白我們隨時樂於交流。
我的文字說明比較直接和隨意，
而且每則貼文都有很大的差異，
就像我與朋友會怎麼聊天一樣。


Call to action:
This allows anyone interested in the post to take the next step and learn more.
It could be a link to an article on www.tjc.org
or an invitation to send me a direct message (dm) for more information.

行動呼籲：
這會讓每個人對貼文感興趣，去採取下一步行動，並了解更多資訊。
它可能是一條網址指向真耶穌教會 www.tjc.org 網站的文章，
或是邀請我去發送私訊 (DM) 以獲取更多資訊。


Image 圖片
Caption 主題文字說明
Call to action 行動 呼籲

Church poster:

教會海報：


"Let us all rest on the Sabbath"
"What is the Sabbath?"
"Read here" link to a True Jesus Church article on the Sabbath.


“讓我們全都在安息日憩息”
“安息日是什麼？”
“點擊此處閱讀”連接到一則真耶穌教會討論安息日的文章。


Own photo of the sky 自已天空的照片


"2 more tutoring sessions before work ends for me,
and I go to church!
Feel free to message me to find out more about my beliefs, always happy to share ?"

“我下班前有兩堂輔導課，
然後我去教會！
請放心給我私訊，以更多了解我的信仰，隨時樂意分享。 ”


Link to www.tjc.org

連結網址 www.tjc.org


Church poster:
online gospel sharing

教會海報：
網路福音分享


"Does Baptism Save?"
"discussion and chat :)"
"dm me for more details!!"


“洗禮能使人得救嗎？”
“討論與交流 :)”
“私訊我了解更多詳情！！”


Church poster:
invite to gospel tea

教會海報：福音茶會邀請函


"For my friends in Newcastle
who want to find out more about my beliefs or God ?
I go to church weekly; my faith is my life!
The TJC in Newcastle is having a bake sale gospel tea
- it'll be super lovely
- feel free to pop along or message me for details.
For those not in Newcastle, there are many TJCs around the world :)"

“致我紐卡索的朋友們：
若想更多了解我的信仰或神？
我每週都去教會；信仰就是我的生命！
紐卡索真耶穌教會正舉辦烘焙糕點義賣福音茶會
—一定會很溫馨
—請隨意前來參加，或私訊我了解詳情。
給不在紐卡索的朋友們，世界各地都有很多真耶穌教會哦 :)”


"Click to find out more!" link to www.tjc.org

“點擊了解更多！”連結網址 www.tjc.org


I vary the details in each post depending on what I want to share.
Not every post needs to include a lot of information
—even a simple "Happy Sabbath" with a link to the True Jesus Church website
can spark a conversation.
This is especially true on social media,
where it is likely the same people who view our posts.
Some prefer shorter captions,
while others like to have more to read.
Regardless, frequent posts help others
to retain the range of information and truth we share over time.

我會修改每篇貼文細節，根據自已想分享的內容。
並非每篇貼文需要包含大量訊息，
—即使只是簡單一句“安息日快樂”，並附上網址連結到真耶穌教會網站，
就能激發出討論。
社群媒體尤其如此，
因為瀏覽我們貼文的往往是同一批人。
有些人喜歡簡短文字說明，
另有一些人則喜歡閱讀更多內容。
無論如何，頻繁發文可幫別人，
記住我們隨著時間逐步分享大約的訊息和真理。


We can share church events, Bible verses, or our testimonies
—if we have the desire to post it, we can.

我們可以分享教會活動，聖經經文或個人見證，
—只要我們想要發文，就可以作到。


3. When Should I Post? 我該何時發佈？


Many of our connections on these platforms
spend a significant amount of time engaging with social media on a daily basis.
Sharing our faith weekly can help keep the truth fresh in their memories.
I find the Sabbath to be the perfect opportunity to share.
We also need to follow up with truth-seekers who respond to our posts.

我們很多這些平台上的聯絡人
每天都會花費很大量時間在社群媒體上。
每週分享自已的信仰可以幫他們牢記真理。
我發現安息日是分享的絕佳時機。
我們也需要跟進那些會回覆我們貼文的慕道友。


EXPERIENCES PREACHING ONLINE 體驗線上宣道


Thank God for His guidance.
The following are three experiences
that have encouraged me to continue preaching online.

感謝神的帶領。
以下有三次體驗，
激勵我繼續網路宣道。


1. Church poster for online evangelistic service:
"Baptize in the Name of Jesus"

1. 網路佈道會教會海報：
“奉耶穌的名施洗”


Caption:
"Message me for more details to join!
Learn about the mode of baptism for salvation in the Bible."

主題：

“想了解更多加入詳情，請私訊我！
了解聖經得救的洗禮方式。 ”


Respondent:
A stranger in a part of the United Kingdom with no True Jesus Church.

回應網友：
有一位英國某地沒有真耶穌教會的陌生人。


In November 2020,
after posting about an online evangelistic service on my Instagram Stories,
a stranger responded that she was interested in attending.
I introduced myself, directed her to some church links,
and suggested that we attend together.
Thank God, she joined her first virtual service.
I also contacted my local EPG,
and we formed a group chat with two other brethren.
She asked many questions,
and we held regular video calls to study the truth together as a group.
From December 2020 to September 2021,
she attended truth classes nearly every week,
learning about the church's doctrines.
After she moved to a location with a True Jesus Church in September 2021,
she visited the church for the first time and regularly attended until May 2022.
Today, we remain in contact with her
and continue to pray that God will open her heart
to understand what we have shared with her.

2020 年 11 月，
我在 IG 限動發佈了一場網路佈道會的信息後，
有一位陌生人回覆說她有興趣參加。
我做了自我介紹，並給她一些教會的網址，
並建議我們一起參加。
感謝神，她參加了她第一次網路聚會。
我也聯絡了自已當地的福音團契（EPG），
我們和另外兩位弟兄組建了一個群組聊天。
她問了很多問題，
我們作為一個小組，定期進行視訊通話，來一起學習真理。
從 2020 年 12 月到 2021 年 9 月，
她幾乎每週都參加真理課程，
學習教義。
2021 年 9 月，她搬到一個有真耶穌教會的地點，
她第一次去教會，並定期參加，直到 2022 年 5 月。
今日，我們仍然與她保持聯繫，
並繼續禱告，神會開啟她的心，
讓她明白我們曾分享給她的內容。


2. Photo of the golden hour light coming through my window
Caption:
"Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6.
I'm so grateful it's Sabbath tonight."

2. 夕陽穿一片金光穿過窗戶灑進來的照片
文字說明：
“6然而，敬虔加上知足的心便是大利了”
（提前 6：6）
“我很感恩今晚就是安息日。”


Respondent:
A stranger in Texas, United States

回應網友：
美國德州的陌生人


I truly thank God
that social media allows us
to connect and share the truth with people across the world.
One Friday evening, someone from Texas in the United States viewed my post.
We discussed the Sabbath,
and I invited her to attend online services.
Thank God for His guidance.
Over the next few months, we exchanged messages.
Several church members and I worked together
to provide answers to her various questions about the truth.
Later, we contacted members in the United States to continue the follow-up work,
giving her the opportunity to attend church in person.

我真的感謝神，
社群媒體讓我們，
能夠與世界各地的友人聯繫並分享真理。
在一次星期五晚上，有一位美國德州的網友看了我的貼文。
我們討論了安息日，
而且我邀請她參加網路聚會。
感謝神她的帶領。
在接下來的幾個月裡，我們互傳訊息。
我和幾位信徒一起努力，
來解答她關於真理的各種問題。
後來，我們聯繫了美國信徒，來繼續跟進，
讓她有機會親自參加聚會。


3. Church poster:
"Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy ..."

3. 教會海報：
“尊守安息日，守為聖日…”


Caption: 主題


"Feel free to join our services or message me for more details ?~~"

“歡迎加入我們聚會，或給我留言了解更多詳情？ ~~”


Respondent: A stranger in Vienna, Austria

回應網友：奧地利維也納的陌生人


Thank God for the internet,
which allows others to access our church services easily.
Someone from Vienna responded to my Story
and said that she would love to join our services from the comfort of her home.
She attended a service on the following Saturday
and found it quite inspiring and different from her usual Catholic masses.

感謝神有網路，
它讓別人也能輕易參與我們聚會。
有一位維也納的網友回覆了我的限動，
說她很樂意在舒適的家中地參加我們聚會。
她參加了接下來星期六的聚會，
並覺得這次聚會令人啟發，與她平常天主教彌撒截然不同。


OVERCOMING WORRIES THROUGH PRAYER 禱告勝過憂慮


"No one will see."
"What if I get judged?"
"I've tried a few times, but it didn't work."
"I'm not sure what to say ..."

“沒人會看到。”
“萬一我被判刑？”
“我已試過幾次，但都沒成功。”
“我不知道該說什麼…”


I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.
So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters,
but God who gives the increase.
(1 Cor 3:6–7)

6我栽種了，亞波羅澆灌了，惟有神叫他生長。
7可見栽種的，算不得甚麼，澆灌的，也算不得甚麼；
只在那叫他生長的神。
（林前 3：6-7）


This verse encourages me greatly regarding all my potential worries.
Sometimes, I think a lot about what to say
and whether the post will reach the right people.
Of course, we have to do our part, but God is in control.
Ultimately, the most important aspect of our preaching is prayer.
For instance, before and after posting, I tell God,
"I have shared this post; please guide it to reach others
so they may come to know Your truth."
Our follow-up work includes continual prayer for our posts
—we should not simply click "share" and forget about them.

這節經文大大鼓勵我，不要再有任何潛在的擔憂。
有時，我會反覆思考該說什麼事，
以及此貼文是否會觸達合適的人。
當然，我們必須盡己力，但神掌管一切。
最終，我們宣道最重要的事就是禱告。
例如，在發文前後，我會告訴神，
“我已分享了這篇貼文；請引導它觸及別人，
使他們可以認識你的真理。”
我們後續更進的工作包括持續為我們貼文禱告，
—我們不該只有點擊“分享”，就置之不理。


And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom,
but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
(1 Cor 2:4–5)

4我說的話、講的道，不是用智慧委婉的言語，
乃是用聖靈和大能的明證，
5叫你們的信不在乎人的智慧，只在乎神的大能。
（林前 2：4-5）


It is God's word that makes our sharing effective,
not "persuasive words of human wisdom."
We preach for God, so we do not need to overthink
—as long as we share our posts with the correct motive
and dedicate prayers to this matter,
God will guide the work.

只有神的話語，才使我們分享信息有效，
而不是“人智慧的勸言”。
我們為神宣道，所以無需過度思考，
—只要我們出於正確的動機分享貼文，
並為此事專心禱告，
神必帶領此聖工。


CONCLUSION 結論


Today, I continue to reflect
on whether I am utilizing social media to its full potential.
What else could I share about the church?
This reminds me of the need to do more.
I may have the intention,
but I also need to take conscientious action.

今日，我繼續反思，
自己是否充分利用社群媒體的潛力。
我還能分享什麼其他關於教會的事呢？
這提醒我有需要做得更多。
我或許有此意，
但我也需要下意識的採取實際行動。


When we post online, we create opportunities.
There are many more opportunities I have not yet created,
and often, posting about my faith online slips my mind.
But thank God, every day we have another chance to make better choices on social media.

我們網路發文時，就創造了機會。
還有很多機會我尚未創造出來，
而且，我常會一時忘了去網路發文討論信仰。
但感謝神，自已每天都有新機會在社群媒體做出更好的選擇。


Sharing the gospel has never been easier.
Social media provides us with a unique opportunity to share as much as we want.
Since we have been given the truth,
let us make every effort to optimize all our resources for God.
It only takes a few clicks and prayers:
share a simple post today.

分享福音從未如此簡單。
社群媒體給我們提一個獨特的機會，來讓我們能夠隨心所欲的分享。
既然我們已經領受了真理，
就讓我們竭盡努力，來為神好好利用自已一切的資源。
只要輕點擊幾下滑鼠，加上不段禱告：
今天就分享一則簡文吧。

















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