C&MA Peru Chinese Mission---宣道会秘鲁华人差会
Team: Miguel/Kumiko; Christina/Michael; Julio---教牧团队：麦嗣勇夫妇；张献珉夫妇；刘武扬
Saturday, July 18, 2009
C&MA Peru Chinese Mission
Sharing at the 2009 CCA Annual Conference, 7/14-17
By: Michael Chang
C&MA missionaries have served in Peru for over 80 years. The C&MA National Church became independent in 2004.
Chinese Christian Evangelism & Church Planting ministries:
Target: 200,000 1st generation Chinese immigrants and their families
Estimated Christian believers: 300
Chinese Alliance Church of Lima (1979, Manuel/Elena Campos, no Chinese speaking pastor)
GO International Gospel Center (2002, Cathy Chan & Jamie Mo, Cantonese speaking, targeting Chifas)
C&MA Peru Chinese Mission (2003, Michael/Christina Chang; Miguel/Kumiko MacChiu; Julio Lau)
C&MA Peru Chinese Mission:
In the capital city of Lima:
Base: San Borja Chinese Alliance Church
Satellites: Districts of Los Olivos, Chinatown, & San Juan de Miraflores
In the provinces:
10 coastal cities to the north
Iquitos
The air in Lima Peru is polluted while the spiritual atmosphere in the entire country is also very much oppressed.
“3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ” (II Corinthians 10:3-5)
Spiritual strongholds:
The Peruvian native religions:
Inca sun worship
Witchcraft practices
Idol worshiping folkloric “Catholicism”
Chinese traditional & folkloric religions/believes:
Nominal Buddhism
Ancestor worship,
Idol worship (Guanyin, Guangong, “Jesus”)
Atheism
Addictions:
Gambling
Workaholics
Immorality, corruption and adultery are rampant
Prayer requests:
1. Pray for raising of local believers to be disciples & future church leaders.
2. For the building project of the Multi-purpose Chinese-Alliance Community Center in
San Borja.
3. For pastoral leaders in ministry are filled with Holy Spirit and to be faithful in God’s
service.
4. For the second generation ministry and its leaders
5. Pray against dark binding forces (gambling, adultery, idolatry, materialism).
6. For sharing of the Gospel through the monthly distribution of the Herald-Peru Edition
& the Zhong Xin Magazine
7. Pray against the Jehovah Witnesses’ activities
The following table presents the blessings to date and the challenge that lies ahead for the completion of this multi-purpose Chinese Community Center in Lima Peru.
September 2007
Purchase of property on Av. Aviación 26th block (a very strategic location for the Chinese ministries in Lima Peru)
$260,000 cash deal
December 2007 to July 2009
Architectural design of 4-story Chinese Community Center;
application for demolition & construction permit
7/8/2009 Municipal of San Borja approved all of our application; construction permit is soon at hand when applicable tax is paid
July 2009
Signing contract with construction company “Roca Fuerte”
The owner/architect Jorge Young has much experience in building churches and is a trust worthy believer of the Peruvian C&MA Church
August 2009 to January 2010 (demolition-20 days; construction-4.5 months)
Phase I:
Demolition of the existing old building;
Construction of the 4-story concrete structure of the new center
Phase I funding need: $300,000 (with $170,000 cash in hand; by 10/2009 need to raise $130,000)
November 2009 to xxxx
Phase II:
Interior work (design & construction)
Phase II funding need: total estimate: $300,000 (similar to the exterior structure cost )
Challenge before move-in:
$130,000 for the 4-story concrete structure (by 10/2009)
$100,000 for the interior work of the main hall and electrical and sanitary
systems before move-in condition (by 1/2010)
$230,000 total needed for move-in by 1/2010
$200,000 additional need for completion in the years to come
Prayer support is very much needed and appreciated.
Mailing address for financial support:
CCA of C&MA in USA
P.O. Box 560116
College Point, NY 11356-0116
U.S.A.
(Pls designate: Peru Building Fund)
Sharing at the 2009 CCA Annual Conference, 7/14-17
By: Michael Chang
C&MA missionaries have served in Peru for over 80 years. The C&MA National Church became independent in 2004.
Chinese Christian Evangelism & Church Planting ministries:
Target: 200,000 1st generation Chinese immigrants and their families
Estimated Christian believers: 300
Chinese Alliance Church of Lima (1979, Manuel/Elena Campos, no Chinese speaking pastor)
GO International Gospel Center (2002, Cathy Chan & Jamie Mo, Cantonese speaking, targeting Chifas)
C&MA Peru Chinese Mission (2003, Michael/Christina Chang; Miguel/Kumiko MacChiu; Julio Lau)
C&MA Peru Chinese Mission:
In the capital city of Lima:
Base: San Borja Chinese Alliance Church
Satellites: Districts of Los Olivos, Chinatown, & San Juan de Miraflores
In the provinces:
10 coastal cities to the north
Iquitos
The air in Lima Peru is polluted while the spiritual atmosphere in the entire country is also very much oppressed.
“3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ” (II Corinthians 10:3-5)
Spiritual strongholds:
The Peruvian native religions:
Inca sun worship
Witchcraft practices
Idol worshiping folkloric “Catholicism”
Chinese traditional & folkloric religions/believes:
Nominal Buddhism
Ancestor worship,
Idol worship (Guanyin, Guangong, “Jesus”)
Atheism
Addictions:
Gambling
Workaholics
Immorality, corruption and adultery are rampant
Prayer requests:
1. Pray for raising of local believers to be disciples & future church leaders.
2. For the building project of the Multi-purpose Chinese-Alliance Community Center in
San Borja.
3. For pastoral leaders in ministry are filled with Holy Spirit and to be faithful in God’s
service.
4. For the second generation ministry and its leaders
5. Pray against dark binding forces (gambling, adultery, idolatry, materialism).
6. For sharing of the Gospel through the monthly distribution of the Herald-Peru Edition
& the Zhong Xin Magazine
7. Pray against the Jehovah Witnesses’ activities
The following table presents the blessings to date and the challenge that lies ahead for the completion of this multi-purpose Chinese Community Center in Lima Peru.
September 2007
Purchase of property on Av. Aviación 26th block (a very strategic location for the Chinese ministries in Lima Peru)
$260,000 cash deal
December 2007 to July 2009
Architectural design of 4-story Chinese Community Center;
application for demolition & construction permit
7/8/2009 Municipal of San Borja approved all of our application; construction permit is soon at hand when applicable tax is paid
July 2009
Signing contract with construction company “Roca Fuerte”
The owner/architect Jorge Young has much experience in building churches and is a trust worthy believer of the Peruvian C&MA Church
August 2009 to January 2010 (demolition-20 days; construction-4.5 months)
Phase I:
Demolition of the existing old building;
Construction of the 4-story concrete structure of the new center
Phase I funding need: $300,000 (with $170,000 cash in hand; by 10/2009 need to raise $130,000)
November 2009 to xxxx
Phase II:
Interior work (design & construction)
Phase II funding need: total estimate: $300,000 (similar to the exterior structure cost )
Challenge before move-in:
$130,000 for the 4-story concrete structure (by 10/2009)
$100,000 for the interior work of the main hall and electrical and sanitary
systems before move-in condition (by 1/2010)
$230,000 total needed for move-in by 1/2010
$200,000 additional need for completion in the years to come
Prayer support is very much needed and appreciated.
Mailing address for financial support:
CCA of C&MA in USA
P.O. Box 560116
College Point, NY 11356-0116
U.S.A.
(Pls designate: Peru Building Fund)
San Borja Building Project Progress and Challenge
Lima Peru
Michael Chang, 7/9/2009
To further the growth and expansion of the Chinese evangelism & Church Planting efforts, we are in need to build a Multi-Purpose Community Center that would facilitate outreaching into the Chinese community and ministering to their needs. The center would also provide space for the Chinese Alliance Church of San Borja, thus bridging the community and the church.
The following table presents what God has blessed the project and the challenge that lies ahead for the completion of this multi-purposed Chinese Community Center in Lima Peru.
September 2007
Purchase of property on Av. Aviación 26th block (a very strategic location for the Chinese ministries in Lima Peru)
$260,000 cash deal
December 2007 to July 2009
Architectural design of 4-story Chinese Community Center;
application for demolition & construction permit
7/8/2009 Municipal of San Borja approved all of our application; construction permit is soon at hand when applicable tax is paid
July 2009
Signing contract with construction company “Roca Fuerte”
The owner/architect Jorge Young has much experience in building churches and is a trust worthy believer of the Peruvian C&MA Church
August 2009 to January 2010 (demolition-20 days; construction-4.5 months)
Phase I:
Demolition of the existing old building;
Construction of the 4-story concrete structure of the new center
Phase I funding need: $300,000 (with $170,000 cash in hand; by 10/2009 need to raise $130,000)
November 2009 to xxxx
Phase II:
Interior work (design & construction)
Phase II funding need: total estimate: $300,000 (similar to the exterior structure cost )
Challenge before move-in condition:
$130,000 for the 4-story concrete structure
$100,000 for the interior work of the main hall and electrical and sanitary
systems before move-in condition
Total: $230,000
It is desired to take occupancy of the partially completed facility as soon as possible. After entering the new building, over time as the ministry grows it is required to complete the interior work step by step, an additional need to complete the total project will be $200,000
We trust that the Lord is going to provide for the needs, because in late 2005 the vision for the Chinese Community center was first initiated by Him.
Prayer support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Mailing address for financial support:
CCA of C&MA in USA
P.O. Box 560116
College Point, NY 11356-0116
U.S.A.
(Pls designate: Peru Building Fund)
Michael Chang, 7/9/2009
To further the growth and expansion of the Chinese evangelism & Church Planting efforts, we are in need to build a Multi-Purpose Community Center that would facilitate outreaching into the Chinese community and ministering to their needs. The center would also provide space for the Chinese Alliance Church of San Borja, thus bridging the community and the church.
The following table presents what God has blessed the project and the challenge that lies ahead for the completion of this multi-purposed Chinese Community Center in Lima Peru.
September 2007
Purchase of property on Av. Aviación 26th block (a very strategic location for the Chinese ministries in Lima Peru)
$260,000 cash deal
December 2007 to July 2009
Architectural design of 4-story Chinese Community Center;
application for demolition & construction permit
7/8/2009 Municipal of San Borja approved all of our application; construction permit is soon at hand when applicable tax is paid
July 2009
Signing contract with construction company “Roca Fuerte”
The owner/architect Jorge Young has much experience in building churches and is a trust worthy believer of the Peruvian C&MA Church
August 2009 to January 2010 (demolition-20 days; construction-4.5 months)
Phase I:
Demolition of the existing old building;
Construction of the 4-story concrete structure of the new center
Phase I funding need: $300,000 (with $170,000 cash in hand; by 10/2009 need to raise $130,000)
November 2009 to xxxx
Phase II:
Interior work (design & construction)
Phase II funding need: total estimate: $300,000 (similar to the exterior structure cost )
Challenge before move-in condition:
$130,000 for the 4-story concrete structure
$100,000 for the interior work of the main hall and electrical and sanitary
systems before move-in condition
Total: $230,000
It is desired to take occupancy of the partially completed facility as soon as possible. After entering the new building, over time as the ministry grows it is required to complete the interior work step by step, an additional need to complete the total project will be $200,000
We trust that the Lord is going to provide for the needs, because in late 2005 the vision for the Chinese Community center was first initiated by Him.
Prayer support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Mailing address for financial support:
CCA of C&MA in USA
P.O. Box 560116
College Point, NY 11356-0116
U.S.A.
(Pls designate: Peru Building Fund)
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
秘鲁华人教会 第一届联合培灵会
宗旨：灵命进深。
参加对象：秘鲁华人教会已受洗或决志的基督徒、慕道友及其眷属。
聚会日期：2009年4月9日至10日。
聚会地点：FINCA BAUTISTA（Av. San Martin 610, Santa Eulalia）
组别：分为：1.中文成人组。 2.西文及青少年组。 3.儿童组。
费用：S/35.00（含饍、宿、交通费、讲员费）
（每人预算S/70，为鼓励所有基督徒参加，实收S/35，其余部份自由奉献。）
筹办教会：利马华侨宣道会、宣道会宝华堂。
联系人：张献珉牧师 电话：4477746 或手机：99706-0218
报名及收款人：朱先捷弟兄 电话：475-3238 或手机：99507-8168
集合地点：宣道会宝华堂（AV.San Borja Norte 813. ）
出发时间：2009年4月9日（星期四）早上9：00。
回程抵达时间及地点：2009年4月10日（星期五）下午6：00宝华堂。
报名截止日期：2009年3月31日（为预订饍、宿、交通，请报名从速。）
携带物品：圣经、笔记本、睡袋/床单、棉被、枕头、盥洗用具、手电筒、防蚊液。
收据
兹收取----------------先生（女士）等--------人参加秘鲁华人教会第一届联合培灵会费用共计----------索尔。
收款人签名： 日期---------年------月---------日
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秘鲁华人教会 第一届联合培灵会 报名表
姓名
年 龄
所属教会
参加组别
联络电话
备 註
缴费金额总计： 百 十索尔整。
收款人签名：
日期： 年 月 日
宗旨：灵命进深。
参加对象：秘鲁华人教会已受洗或决志的基督徒、慕道友及其眷属。
聚会日期：2009年4月9日至10日。
聚会地点：FINCA BAUTISTA（Av. San Martin 610, Santa Eulalia）
组别：分为：1.中文成人组。 2.西文及青少年组。 3.儿童组。
费用：S/35.00（含饍、宿、交通费、讲员费）
（每人预算S/70，为鼓励所有基督徒参加，实收S/35，其余部份自由奉献。）
筹办教会：利马华侨宣道会、宣道会宝华堂。
联系人：张献珉牧师 电话：4477746 或手机：99706-0218
报名及收款人：朱先捷弟兄 电话：475-3238 或手机：99507-8168
集合地点：宣道会宝华堂（AV.San Borja Norte 813. ）
出发时间：2009年4月9日（星期四）早上9：00。
回程抵达时间及地点：2009年4月10日（星期五）下午6：00宝华堂。
报名截止日期：2009年3月31日（为预订饍、宿、交通，请报名从速。）
携带物品：圣经、笔记本、睡袋/床单、棉被、枕头、盥洗用具、手电筒、防蚊液。
收据
兹收取----------------先生（女士）等--------人参加秘鲁华人教会第一届联合培灵会费用共计----------索尔。
收款人签名： 日期---------年------月---------日
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秘鲁华人教会 第一届联合培灵会 报名表
姓名
年 龄
所属教会
参加组别
联络电话
备 註
缴费金额总计： 百 十索尔整。
收款人签名：
日期： 年 月 日
Friday, May 16, 2008
Lima Peru Building Project
Steps before ground breaking:
1. The preliminary design of the project is complete.
2. Application for municipal approval is underway.
3. Detailed architectural design is pending the above approval.
4. Contracting the right construction firm for the project.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
宣道會-秘魯-華人事工
2008-3-31
戒賭關顧
本月中旬, 香港工福“問題賭徒複康中心”的潘仁智/余妙雲夫婦在利馬帶領各型聚會及講座。 在五天的緊湊節目安排之中，還針對性地作了幾宗個人輔導的服侍，有賭徒也有賭徒的家人。一位姓鄭的“病態賭徒”已經賭到欠債累累，家庭已碎。周五被探訪時受聖靈感動，承認自己已跌到谷底願意接受輔助，隔兩天主日，見到他坐在禮堂中，參加主日崇拜。可惜，因他的餐館離教會遠，要趕回去開門，崇拜當中就早退了。
“賭”是秘魯的一大問題。從利馬國際機場一路進入市區沿途就有十多間炫耀觸目的賭場。旅客還沒看到的, 全市的大街小巷裏還有多得數不清的賭場呢! 利馬最大的賭場是華人開的。一位被探訪的華人賭徒親口告訴我們：“在利馬每天有“一萬個”中國人上賭場。”面臨這麽嚴重的社會問題，目前利馬卻沒有一個讓賭徒或受害的家人可去尋求輔助的機構。此次由潘仁智傳道和師母帶領的“戒賭關顧”講座系列喚醒了秘魯的華人教會。神開啓了我們的眼睛，讓我們看見這個廣大被遺失的群衆也是祂所愛的。教會不能再袖手旁觀了。本地教會尚在起步階段，又沒有專業訓練的工作人員，只求主憐憫我們並帶領我們開始從小做起。一般我們所接觸到的賭徒都不承認自己有問題需要幫助。潘傳道告訴我們，不要放棄，先去關顧其受害的家人，向他們傳福音，在基督裏建立他們。藉著幫助家人去幫助賭徒。我們希望香港工福繼續派人來協助我們。
首宗喜事
教會是神的家。本月25日，寶華堂的朱弟兄和梁姐妹結爲姻緣。出乎原先預料，觀禮者坐滿了禮堂，加上“站位”的，估計超過150人參加此次婚禮。心想：要是主日崇拜有這麽多人聚會，那有多好啊。。。在主裏有信心，僑居秘魯的華人信耶穌的人數必不斷的增加！等我們的新堂蓋好後，兩百多人的座位很快就要坐滿了！
基督教結婚儀式在華人圈子裏是稀有的。 不少來觀禮的親人好友此次是他們生平第一次踏入教堂，也是第一次見證了基督教結婚儀式。婚禮程式中的聖潔祥和的氣氛給每一個人留下了深刻的印象。新娘子有一位摯友直到婚禮之前還不放心，深怕自己的好友嫁錯對象，上當。所以要求將對方帶來給她看看。但看歸看，心中還是無底，沒有把握。這也難怪她，秘魯華僑界中的男女關係普遍地著實是太亂太隨便了！婚禮之後，這位有心人對新娘子說，現在她心裏的擔憂已經一掃而空了。
有一位當母親的慕道友興高采烈地祝賀這一對新人，說他們是第一對在教會裏行宗教式的婚禮的，她很喜歡，以後教會裏的青少年都要步他們的後塵。原來她所考慮的是自己現已二十的寶貝兒子。
張獻珉牧師
2008-3-31
戒賭關顧
本月中旬, 香港工福“問題賭徒複康中心”的潘仁智/余妙雲夫婦在利馬帶領各型聚會及講座。 在五天的緊湊節目安排之中，還針對性地作了幾宗個人輔導的服侍，有賭徒也有賭徒的家人。一位姓鄭的“病態賭徒”已經賭到欠債累累，家庭已碎。周五被探訪時受聖靈感動，承認自己已跌到谷底願意接受輔助，隔兩天主日，見到他坐在禮堂中，參加主日崇拜。可惜，因他的餐館離教會遠，要趕回去開門，崇拜當中就早退了。
“賭”是秘魯的一大問題。從利馬國際機場一路進入市區沿途就有十多間炫耀觸目的賭場。旅客還沒看到的, 全市的大街小巷裏還有多得數不清的賭場呢! 利馬最大的賭場是華人開的。一位被探訪的華人賭徒親口告訴我們：“在利馬每天有“一萬個”中國人上賭場。”面臨這麽嚴重的社會問題，目前利馬卻沒有一個讓賭徒或受害的家人可去尋求輔助的機構。此次由潘仁智傳道和師母帶領的“戒賭關顧”講座系列喚醒了秘魯的華人教會。神開啓了我們的眼睛，讓我們看見這個廣大被遺失的群衆也是祂所愛的。教會不能再袖手旁觀了。本地教會尚在起步階段，又沒有專業訓練的工作人員，只求主憐憫我們並帶領我們開始從小做起。一般我們所接觸到的賭徒都不承認自己有問題需要幫助。潘傳道告訴我們，不要放棄，先去關顧其受害的家人，向他們傳福音，在基督裏建立他們。藉著幫助家人去幫助賭徒。我們希望香港工福繼續派人來協助我們。
首宗喜事
教會是神的家。本月25日，寶華堂的朱弟兄和梁姐妹結爲姻緣。出乎原先預料，觀禮者坐滿了禮堂，加上“站位”的，估計超過150人參加此次婚禮。心想：要是主日崇拜有這麽多人聚會，那有多好啊。。。在主裏有信心，僑居秘魯的華人信耶穌的人數必不斷的增加！等我們的新堂蓋好後，兩百多人的座位很快就要坐滿了！
基督教結婚儀式在華人圈子裏是稀有的。 不少來觀禮的親人好友此次是他們生平第一次踏入教堂，也是第一次見證了基督教結婚儀式。婚禮程式中的聖潔祥和的氣氛給每一個人留下了深刻的印象。新娘子有一位摯友直到婚禮之前還不放心，深怕自己的好友嫁錯對象，上當。所以要求將對方帶來給她看看。但看歸看，心中還是無底，沒有把握。這也難怪她，秘魯華僑界中的男女關係普遍地著實是太亂太隨便了！婚禮之後，這位有心人對新娘子說，現在她心裏的擔憂已經一掃而空了。
有一位當母親的慕道友興高采烈地祝賀這一對新人，說他們是第一對在教會裏行宗教式的婚禮的，她很喜歡，以後教會裏的青少年都要步他們的後塵。原來她所考慮的是自己現已二十的寶貝兒子。
張獻珉牧師
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Moving
Hi, Brother/Sister,
We'll be moving to another apartment on Monday 2/25. Our new address and phone number will be:
Av. Jose Pardo 537, Dpto 801
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
Tel. 51-1-447-7746
The new apartment is indeed an upgrade in every sense, but for much much less in cost, thus saving thousands of $$ per year for the Great Commission Fund budget! We accepted it as an offering out of a pair of grateful hearts towards God for our Mission. Thank you, Lord!
Michael/Christina
We'll be moving to another apartment on Monday 2/25. Our new address and phone number will be:
Av. Jose Pardo 537, Dpto 801
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
Tel. 51-1-447-7746
The new apartment is indeed an upgrade in every sense, but for much much less in cost, thus saving thousands of $$ per year for the Great Commission Fund budget! We accepted it as an offering out of a pair of grateful hearts towards God for our Mission. Thank you, Lord!
Michael/Christina
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
How can you help?
During our past 6-month H/A tour of the churches, many have expressed wanting to partner with us in order to make a significant impact to the Chinese community in Peru for the Kingdom of God. Here are the ways one can take part in to supporting our efforts:
You can pray
We need you to consistently remember us with your prayers. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Pray that during our second term, the LORD will continue to cover us and everything we do with His presence and mercy.
This time returning to Peru for our second term, our primary focus/burden will be:
1. Growth & equipping of believers
God has prepared a number of believers who are dedicated to His service. However they are relatively “new” in their walk with Christ. I’m eager to go back to spend time and train these “potential leaders” then unleash them for God’s service.
2. Full-time worker for Chinese Restaurant ministries
There are several thousands of Chinese restaurants (“chifas”) in Lima. We cannot ignore such a large population who is desperately in need of the Lord’s salvation. We have started the “Chifa Ministry” for over a year now (conducting meetings after midnight in two separate locations). In order to make an effective impact, we need a full-time worker who is focused solely in reaching and serving the restaurant owners and workers.
3. San Borja Chinese Church/Community Center
In Peru, the Chinese people have many needs. The church must address their physical, emotional, social needs in addition to their spiritual needs. Recently the Lord has blessed us with a piece of property which is strategically located in the District of San Borja. Our vision is that this location will be the “new home” for the San Borja Chinese Church; but also it will be a Chinese Center where services will be provided to meet some of the prevalent needs of the Chinese community. Praise the LORD for this property and pray that He will use it to His glory.
You can give
1. San Borja Church/Community Center Construction/Remodeling ($150K USD)
For the purchase of the San Borja property (a 2-story office building on 3,600 sq ft land), we paid $260K USD cash (of which $85K were raised locally). The construction of up to two additional stories and remodeling of the existing structure will provide necessary space for the ministries/services of the Church/Community Center.
2. Car Replacement ($15K USD)
Our 1997 Nissan has broken down twice during the final months prior to our H/A. Upon returning to Lima, we’d start looking for a reliable replacement.
3. Peru Field Operation ($5.6K USD)
For the 2007/2008 fiscal year, all C&MA mission fields around the world will have to raise part of their support for Field Operation. Peru is no exception.
Should you feel burdened to support in any of the above areas, please contact us for further instructions (PastorMChang@GMAIL.COM).
You can go
1. Short-term
We continue to welcome STM teams to come and serve alongside of us. See attached Peru STM sign up schedule for 2008. Please note “possible activities for STM Teams.”
2. Mid-term
We welcome seminarian interns to come to Peru and serve with us.
We will eventually need Chinese speaking Christian medical doctors to staff the Medical Clinic. A team of doctors with each offering two to three months of their time and scheduling them back to back, we should be able to have a clinic open for business full-time serving the Chinese community.
3. Long-term
Lima Chinatown is in need of a full-time worker reaching and ministering to both the old and new immigrants.
Lima has several thousands of Chinese restaurants. This is an un-reached population too large to ignore. A full-time worker is a must to effectively serve this group.
Outside of Lima, Iquitos has the largest concentration of Chinese. It needs a full-time Christian worker.
To effectively administrate and operate the Church/Community Center, a gifted administrator will be needed.
You can pray
We need you to consistently remember us with your prayers. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Pray that during our second term, the LORD will continue to cover us and everything we do with His presence and mercy.
This time returning to Peru for our second term, our primary focus/burden will be:
1. Growth & equipping of believers
God has prepared a number of believers who are dedicated to His service. However they are relatively “new” in their walk with Christ. I’m eager to go back to spend time and train these “potential leaders” then unleash them for God’s service.
2. Full-time worker for Chinese Restaurant ministries
There are several thousands of Chinese restaurants (“chifas”) in Lima. We cannot ignore such a large population who is desperately in need of the Lord’s salvation. We have started the “Chifa Ministry” for over a year now (conducting meetings after midnight in two separate locations). In order to make an effective impact, we need a full-time worker who is focused solely in reaching and serving the restaurant owners and workers.
3. San Borja Chinese Church/Community Center
In Peru, the Chinese people have many needs. The church must address their physical, emotional, social needs in addition to their spiritual needs. Recently the Lord has blessed us with a piece of property which is strategically located in the District of San Borja. Our vision is that this location will be the “new home” for the San Borja Chinese Church; but also it will be a Chinese Center where services will be provided to meet some of the prevalent needs of the Chinese community. Praise the LORD for this property and pray that He will use it to His glory.
You can give
1. San Borja Church/Community Center Construction/Remodeling ($150K USD)
For the purchase of the San Borja property (a 2-story office building on 3,600 sq ft land), we paid $260K USD cash (of which $85K were raised locally). The construction of up to two additional stories and remodeling of the existing structure will provide necessary space for the ministries/services of the Church/Community Center.
2. Car Replacement ($15K USD)
Our 1997 Nissan has broken down twice during the final months prior to our H/A. Upon returning to Lima, we’d start looking for a reliable replacement.
3. Peru Field Operation ($5.6K USD)
For the 2007/2008 fiscal year, all C&MA mission fields around the world will have to raise part of their support for Field Operation. Peru is no exception.
Should you feel burdened to support in any of the above areas, please contact us for further instructions (PastorMChang@GMAIL.COM).
You can go
1. Short-term
We continue to welcome STM teams to come and serve alongside of us. See attached Peru STM sign up schedule for 2008. Please note “possible activities for STM Teams.”
2. Mid-term
We welcome seminarian interns to come to Peru and serve with us.
We will eventually need Chinese speaking Christian medical doctors to staff the Medical Clinic. A team of doctors with each offering two to three months of their time and scheduling them back to back, we should be able to have a clinic open for business full-time serving the Chinese community.
3. Long-term
Lima Chinatown is in need of a full-time worker reaching and ministering to both the old and new immigrants.
Lima has several thousands of Chinese restaurants. This is an un-reached population too large to ignore. A full-time worker is a must to effectively serve this group.
Outside of Lima, Iquitos has the largest concentration of Chinese. It needs a full-time Christian worker.
To effectively administrate and operate the Church/Community Center, a gifted administrator will be needed.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sorry!!!
Dear Brother/Sister,
In our last e-mail correspondence, I forgot to thank all of you who have contributed prayerfully and financially towards the purchase of the building. It was an oversight on my part, my apologies! We want you to know that you are truely partners with us in the effort of Chinese Evangelism & Church Planting in Peru. Thanks a million!
In Him,
Michael
In our last e-mail correspondence, I forgot to thank all of you who have contributed prayerfully and financially towards the purchase of the building. It was an oversight on my part, my apologies! We want you to know that you are truely partners with us in the effort of Chinese Evangelism & Church Planting in Peru. Thanks a million!
In Him,
Michael
PTL!!!
Dear Brother/Sister,On 9/10, the final signing of all the documents by all involved parties was completed. The deal on the building has been closed.
The title of the deed is being registered at the Registros Publicos under the ownership of the Peruvian Alliance Church. After all, we are planting Chinese Alliance churches in Peru.
Our next step is to clarify our vision for a multi-purpose center. Then we need to work with a competent architect to come up with a comprehensive architectural design for the remodeling and construction efforts. We need additional funds for the design and remodeling/construction efforts. We'd like to set a six-month goal to move in. Please continue to pray with us along these lines!
We are touring the churches in California until 10/5 when we fly back to the East Coast for the Joint Eastern Mission Conference (10/6 to 8). On 10/9, we are heading back to Lima.
Sincerely,
Michael & Christina
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Union Oyster House-America Oldest Restaurant-Est. 1826
We had a wonderful lobster dinner on Labor Day at the Union Oyster House in downtown Boston (41 Union Street, 617-227-2750). It supposed to be the oldest restaurant in America that has remained in business since its founding
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We were able to get the booth where John F. Kennedy used to sit and read his newspaper when he frequented the store.
.We were able to get the booth where John F. Kennedy used to sit and read his newspaper when he frequented the store.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Car Fund
Our 1997 Nissan Laurel has given us faithful service since January of 2004. Before we came back for Home Assignment this past April, the car had broken down twice within a couple of months. Next month when we return to Lima, we'd like to find a replacement.
Any offering towards our car fund should be made payable to "C&MA" then sent to:
The Christian & Missionary Alliance
Donor Accounting
P.O. Box 35000
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500
(Designate: Car Fund-Michael Chang)
Any offering towards our car fund should be made payable to "C&MA" then sent to:
The Christian & Missionary Alliance
Donor Accounting
P.O. Box 35000
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500
(Designate: Car Fund-Michael Chang)
Prayer Requests:
1. Leadership Training
During our 2nd term, we need to focus on systematic training of the believers. We need to raise up Chinese Christian leaders in Peru.
2. Full-time worker for "Chifa Ministry"
To have a more effective ministries among the Chinese restaurant owners and cooks, we need to ask God to send a full-time coworker to be devoted solely for that ministry. With such a coworker, we could focus on the "Church Ministries."
3. Holistic Ministry at the Community Center
The center will have the following functions:
During our 2nd term, we need to focus on systematic training of the believers. We need to raise up Chinese Christian leaders in Peru.
2. Full-time worker for "Chifa Ministry"
To have a more effective ministries among the Chinese restaurant owners and cooks, we need to ask God to send a full-time coworker to be devoted solely for that ministry. With such a coworker, we could focus on the "Church Ministries."
3. Holistic Ministry at the Community Center
The center will have the following functions:
- Headquarter for Administration & Training of the C&MA Chinese Mission in Peru
- Site for the San Borja Chinese Church
- After-school program for the children of immigrants
- Medical Clinic for the Chinese immigrants
- Language classes in Spanish, Chinese & English
- Social/edicational activities/games
- Dormitory for STM teams
Church Visitation
In addition to the originally scheduled churches (see June 11 blog), the LORD has added additional churches to our list:
8/17 Chinese Evangel Church, Southborough, MA
8/19 Bethany Presbyterian Church, Brookline, MA
8/29 Greater Hartford Chinese Baptist Church, West Hartford, CT
8/31 Rutgus Community Christian Church, Somerset, NJ
9/9 Mission Prayer Group in LA
9/11 Meeting with Group of Pastors in the LA Area
9/11-12 Home Meetings, Tustin, CA
9/12 to 16 Agape CAC, San Diego, CA
9/21 to 23 Silicon Valley Alliance Church, Milpita, CA
9/24 Chritian Witness Theological Seminary, Concord, CA
9/27 Meeting with Group of Pastors in the Bay Area
10/1 "Chifa" Fellowship Meeting, Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/8 we'll be leaving Boston for Los Angeles. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and visit the churches in California.
8/17 Chinese Evangel Church, Southborough, MA
8/19 Bethany Presbyterian Church, Brookline, MA
8/29 Greater Hartford Chinese Baptist Church, West Hartford, CT
8/31 Rutgus Community Christian Church, Somerset, NJ
9/9 Mission Prayer Group in LA
9/11 Meeting with Group of Pastors in the LA Area
9/11-12 Home Meetings, Tustin, CA
9/12 to 16 Agape CAC, San Diego, CA
9/21 to 23 Silicon Valley Alliance Church, Milpita, CA
9/24 Chritian Witness Theological Seminary, Concord, CA
9/27 Meeting with Group of Pastors in the Bay Area
10/1 "Chifa" Fellowship Meeting, Walnut Creek, CA
On 9/8 we'll be leaving Boston for Los Angeles. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and visit the churches in California.
Building Project Update
On 8/8, I received a phone call from my coworkers in San Borja Church that they saw another prospective property for our building project in Lima. All of the coworkers in Lima who have seen it, and we on the States side, have casted an unanimous vote to go ahead with the purchase.
It's a two-story building located on Av. Aviacion (known as the "2nd Chinatown in Lima") between Av. San Borja Norte (1/2 block) and Av. Javier Prado (4 blocks). Its an ideal location and has commercial zoning. It is a bank foreclosed office building held by the Banco de Comercio.
On the first floor, there is a wall-to-wall open space. The land on which the building is on has 3,600 in total square footage. There are several big office spaces on the second floor. The foundation has been designed to withstand the weight of a four-story building.
The final negotiated sale price is $260,000USD. Everything is in place for signing the deal. It could happen any day this week.
About our current meeting location, there has been a change of situation. We didn't need to move on 8/31. The landlord had changed her mind and was selling it to our Peruvian host church. We could stay until we have our own place ready to move in.
Please pray with us for God's leading and protection in the transaction process until the very end.
It's a two-story building located on Av. Aviacion (known as the "2nd Chinatown in Lima") between Av. San Borja Norte (1/2 block) and Av. Javier Prado (4 blocks). Its an ideal location and has commercial zoning. It is a bank foreclosed office building held by the Banco de Comercio.
On the first floor, there is a wall-to-wall open space. The land on which the building is on has 3,600 in total square footage. There are several big office spaces on the second floor. The foundation has been designed to withstand the weight of a four-story building.
The final negotiated sale price is $260,000USD. Everything is in place for signing the deal. It could happen any day this week.
About our current meeting location, there has been a change of situation. We didn't need to move on 8/31. The landlord had changed her mind and was selling it to our Peruvian host church. We could stay until we have our own place ready to move in.
Please pray with us for God's leading and protection in the transaction process until the very end.
Monday, June 11, 2007
H/A Church Visitation
April
22 Detroit CAC Detroit, MI
29 Wheaton CAC Wheaton, IL
May
15 West Houston Chinese Church Houston, TX
June
1 - 5 Danbury Chinese Alliance Church Danbury CT
9 - 10 Christian Life Fellowship Swanzey, NH
16 - 17 Community Alliance Church Hinesburg, VT
23 - 24 The Christian Alliance Church Barre, VT
July
15 Lord's Love Church Vancouver, Canada
28 - 29 Green Mountain Community CMA Waterbury, VT
Aug.
4 - 5 Missionary Alliance Church Bennington, VT
11 - 12 Orange Alliance Church Orange, VT
19 Greater Boston CAC Boston, MA
24 - 26 Greater Laffayette CAC Indianapolis, IN
Sept.
1 - 2 Church of Living Grace of NJ NJ
9 Chinese Christian Alliance Church Northridge, CA
16 Agape CAC San Diego, CA
23
27 - 30 San Francisco CAC San Francisco, CA
22 Detroit CAC Detroit, MI
29 Wheaton CAC Wheaton, IL
May
15 West Houston Chinese Church Houston, TX
June
1 - 5 Danbury Chinese Alliance Church Danbury CT
9 - 10 Christian Life Fellowship Swanzey, NH
16 - 17 Community Alliance Church Hinesburg, VT
23 - 24 The Christian Alliance Church Barre, VT
July
15 Lord's Love Church Vancouver, Canada
28 - 29 Green Mountain Community CMA Waterbury, VT
Aug.
4 - 5 Missionary Alliance Church Bennington, VT
11 - 12 Orange Alliance Church Orange, VT
19 Greater Boston CAC Boston, MA
24 - 26 Greater Laffayette CAC Indianapolis, IN
Sept.
1 - 2 Church of Living Grace of NJ NJ
9 Chinese Christian Alliance Church Northridge, CA
16 Agape CAC San Diego, CA
23
27 - 30 San Francisco CAC San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Virginia Tech Shooting
My heart goes out to the parents of Cho Sheung-Hui. They must be feeling and dealing with a lot of PAIN...SORROW...LOSS...SHAME...and REGRET...
May the LORD also comfort the victims and their immediate family members who are suffering the tragic loss.
May GOD grant me the wisdom and spiritual insight to see this and other tragedies around the world in which we live in!
May the LORD also comfort the victims and their immediate family members who are suffering the tragic loss.
May GOD grant me the wisdom and spiritual insight to see this and other tragedies around the world in which we live in!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
First Term Completed
We got back on 4/10. Our first stop is our son David's place inWheaton IL. We've had our 6-month Home Assignment pretty much scheduled to its fullest. We are praying that the LORD would use us for His glory as wetravel and meet people.
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