英國分會

在疫後新常態的生活下，「角聲」英國分會一如既往，透過英國《號角》的文字事工，落實提供生活資訊，並增加了不少專欄。例如：為近年蜂擁到英國的香港新移民，特別設立「BNO」專欄，涉獵的範疇包括教育（兼具特殊教育）、就業、醫療、福利、房地產買賣、樓宇測量、財務管理，以至親子、身心靈健康、輔導及法律等專題文章，切合現今社會殷切的需要。

此外，英國分會這一年，也與不同的機構緊密聯繫，繼續與「讚美之泉」合作，協辦音樂佈道會（倫敦站），又與基督教機構「7000 Worshippers」合作，協辦詩歌創意創作比賽等。另外，與「角聲」全球大家庭資源共享，包括邀請「角聲」美國南加州分會的「角聲使團」，9月在英國舉行巡迴音樂佈道會；10月份又協辦「讚美之泉音樂會」倫敦站的兩場演出，得著美滿的果效。

回首過往兩年，最觸動心靈的莫過於「角聲使團」三位團員的分享：單親媽媽在陌生的國家生活，艱辛養育兩個兒子成才，去年喜見大兒子成婚的感動；歌手與丈夫一家四口，憑信心移英的心路歷程，可謂恩典滿載；還有團長十多年前驚恐症發作，直至現時仍患有強迫症，及因先天荷爾蒙失調的嚴重抑鬱症。他雖然長期患病，但心志堅定，藉著音樂事奉上帝。

無獨有偶，十年前我經歷了嚴重的腦部手術，因副作用而成為長期病患，感謝神的恩典！得以在「角聲」中繼續盡心服事、努力愛主，並期盼成為美好的見證，作為流通管子去榮耀上帝、祝福別人。誠心所願！

In the post-pandemic new normal, the CCHC UK Branch continues its dedication to providing practical information through the Herald Monthly, and has added a number of columns. For instance, a new column titled “BNO” has been introduced to address the needs of the influx of new Hong Kong immigrants to the UK. This column covers a broad spectrum of topics, including education (incl. special education), employment, healthcare, welfare, real estate, property surveying, and financial management. It also features articles on parenting, physical and mental health, counseling, and legal matters, addressing the urgent needs of today’s society.

In addition, the UK Branch also worked closely with different organizations this year. We have continued our collaboration with “Streams of Praise” to co-organize a music evangelism event in London and partnered with the Christian organization “7000 Worshippers” to co-host the Worship Song Composition Competition 2024. Moreover, we have shared resources with the global CCHC family, including inviting The Heralders from Southern California to hold a tour of music evangelism events in the UK in September. In October, we co-organized two performances of the “Stream of Praise” concert in London, which yielded fruitful results.

Reflecting on the past two years, one of the most touching moments has been the testimonies of the three members of The Heralders: one single mother, struggling to raise two sons in this unfamiliar country, finally happy to see her eldest son get married last year; a singer and her family of four, who moved to the UK by faith and experienced abundant grace; and the team leader, who suffered from panic attack over a decade ago and still struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe depression due to congenital hormonal imbalance, and despite his long-term illness, was determined to serve God through music.

Similarly, I experienced a severe brain surgery 10 years ago, which led to long-term illness due to side effects. I am grateful for God’s grace, allowing me to continue serving diligently in CCHC, striving to love the Lord, and hoping to be a good testimony as a vessel to glorify God and bless others. This is my heartfelt desire!