2024 UKGA Newsletter – Elgin
Glory and thanks be to the Lord for His guidance and blessings during 2024 that brought great joy and edification to the church in Elgin.
On 24 April the church hosted the holy matrimony of Bro Benjamin Shek and Sis Erin Sutejda from Sunter Church in Indonesia. Over a hundred members were gathered from near and far to witness and share in the joy of the new couple. We saw how they looked highly on their faith and held onto the principle of marrying in the Lord found in 2 Corinthians 6:14. Praise be to God for His wonderful arrangement in bringing the two together across international distances.
The 38th annual Spiritual and Evangelical Convocation was held on 7 to 9 July with the theme “A Living Hope”. Not only did we see members attend from other areas, there were also a few truth-seekers. May God show His grace and mercy to open their hearts and guide them to the truth. The event gave reminders and exhortations to “be still” and listen to God’s words like Mary in Luke 10:39 and to “be active” in the work of evangelism so that others can receive the gospel. May we continue in these and do according to God’s will in order to abound in the living hope from Jesus Christ.
On 25 August the church held the RE End of Year service and Opening Ceremony. It was a great joy to see that students and parents from Belfast, who join classes online, had travelled to attend the service in person. Their effort provides a good example of valuing religious education and bringing up the next generation in the truth.
On 1 to 2 September we were able to host the UKGA Board Meeting and welcome board members who had travelled from afar to gather together. It was truly moving to see the servants of God faithfully and joyfully working for His church. We give thanks that we were blessed with this opportunity to serve Him.
May God continue to guide and work in His church so that the members can continually grow in love, faith and service through 2025.
榮耀與感謝歸於主，因著神的帶領與祝福，使澳魯景教會在2024年滿有喜樂與造就。
本會於4月24日為石昌盛弟兄與印尼順德教會鄭寶玲姊妹舉辦了婚禮。有百餘位來自各地的信徒齊聚一堂，共同見證、分享這對新人的喜悅。我們看到他們對信仰的重視，並堅守在主內結婚的原則（哥林多後書六14）。讚美神奇妙的安排，按祂的旨意在萬國中牽引二人，使他們在主內結合。
第38屆靈恩佈道會於7月7日至9日舉行，主題為「活潑的盼望」。除了來自各地的信徒外，亦有幾位慕道朋友參加，願神施恩憐憫，開啟他們的心，使他們得以明白真理。這次聚會提醒我們要「安靜」，如馬利亞般聆聽神的話（路加福音十39），也要「積極」傳福音，邀請他人來領受救恩。願我們謹守主的道，遵行祂的旨意，在信心與愛心上堅立自己，使我們在基督耶穌裡的活潑盼望更加豐盛。
8月25日，教會舉開了宗教教育年末聚會暨開學禮。特別令人喜樂的是，平時透過線上參與的貝爾法斯特的學生和家長，特地不辭辛勞遠道而來親身參加，他們的努力為我們立了一個良好的榜樣，樹立了家長對宗教教育的重視，以及在真道中教育下一代的心志。
在9月1–2日，我們舉辦英總負責人會議，歡迎遠道而來的各負責人齊聚一堂。看到神的僕人忠心且喜樂地為主的教會勞苦服事，實在令人感動。感謝神我們能夠得著機會來接待，真是我們的福份。
在2025年願神繼續引領、在祂的教會中動工，使信徒在愛心、信心、事奉上不斷長進，榮耀歸於主。