澳西教区神恩堂30周年庆典晚宴暨感恩崇拜 AWD Immanuel MC 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and Thanksgiving Service
📅 日期 / Date: 2026年5月16日(晚宴), 17日(感恩崇拜）（16/5/2026 – Dinner; 17/5/2027 Thanksgiving Service）
澳西神恩堂分别于2026年5月16日及17日进行了30周年庆典晚宴及感恩崇拜。2026年5月16日深秋沁凉夜晚，约三百名大家庭弟兄姐妹齐聚品味餐厅共庆神恩堂30周年庆典。庆典晚宴迎来了来自澳洲华人卫理公会年议会的林宝强会督贤伉俪，年会会友领袖林国埊会友传道，年会经济部雷德华会友传道，神恩堂历届牧者，会友领袖，执事部主席，澳西教区牧者及教会领袖共襄盛举。晚宴节目彰显了庆典主题《恩上加恩》的内涵。最值得感恩的是三位会督分享了神恩堂成立的滥觞及30年里程碑。与会者享用了十道丰盛佳肴美食，也观赏了意义深远的30年历史回顾视频。最振奋人心莫过于牧者同工们共切30周年庆典晚宴蛋糕。
Immanuel Methodist Church held its 30th anniversary celebration dinner and thanksgiving worship service on May 16th and 17th, 2026. On the cool autumn evening of May 16th, 2026, approximately 300 brothers and sisters from the church family gathered at the Pinn’s Palace restaurant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Immanuel Methodist Church.
The celebration dinner welcomed Bishop Milton Nee and his wife from the Chinese Methodist Church in Australia (CMCA) Annual Conference (AC), CMCA Lay Leader Thomas Ling, AC Board of Finance chairperson Dennis, Immanuel Methodist Church’s pastors, lay leaders, and chairperson, and the fellow pastors, lay leaders, and chairpersons of the sister churches in CMCA’s West District. The dinner highlighted the theme of the celebration, “Grace Upon Grace.” Most notably, the three bishops shared about the history of Immanuel Methodist Church and its milestones within its 30 years. Attendees enjoyed a sumptuous ten-course meal and watched a meaningful video of reflection of the 30 years. The most exciting moment was undoubtedly the pastors and staff cutting the 30th anniversary celebration cake together.
翌日，即2026年5月17日上午十时正，汇聚了三百多名弟兄姐妹的30周年感恩崇拜于南珀斯社区会堂（South Perth Community Hall）举行。30周年感恩崇拜主题为《恩上加恩》并分别以四个环节进行。感恩崇拜先由60多名主日学小朋友以天真无邪的童声唱出《何等奇妙的真神》诗歌。紧接着敬拜赞美团带领会众高声赞美，全体会众以喜乐感恩之心敬虔崇拜。
The following day, May 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, a 30th anniversary thanksgiving worship service, gathering over 300 brothers and sisters, was held at the South Perth Community Hall. The theme of the 30th anniversary thanksgiving worship service was “Grace Upon Grace,” and it was divided into four parts. The worship service began with over 60 Sunday school children singing the worship song “What an Awesome God!” in their innocent voices. This was followed by the worship team leading the congregation in loud praise, and the entire congregation worshipped with joy and gratitude.
林宝强会督证道中引用歌林多后书9:8-11节经文并分享了《在恩典中结满义果》信息。会督强调30年的教会见证着主的恩典。保罗也提醒领受神“恩惠多多”的教会，必定是“多多结出仁义果子“的教会。会督总结教会的一切努力是要引领人归向主，感谢与敬拜神。在回顾历史、展望未来的感恩崇拜当儿，更要面对时代的艰巨挑战，积极行善助人，进而将福音广传。神恩堂诗班亦以美妙动听歌声献唱了《唯靠恩典》。陈芳恩教区长及张慕洁牧师分享了神恩堂三十周年异象，使命，核心价值与目标。大会也邀请林国坔会友领袖及年会经济部雷德华会友传道给予神恩堂会友勉励。
In his sermon, Bishop Milton Nee quoted 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 and shared the message “Fruitful in Grace.” The bishop emphasized that the church’s 30 years of history bear witness to the Lord’s grace. Paul also reminded the church that receiving God’s “abundant grace” will surely be a church that “bears abundant fruit of righteousness.” The bishop summarized that all the church’s efforts are aimed at leading people to the Lord, giving thanks, and worshipping God. While reviewing the past and looking to the future during thanksgiving worship, it is even more important to face the arduous challenges of the times, actively do good and help others, and thus spread the gospel widely.
Immanuel Methodist Church choir also sang “Grace Alone” with beautiful voices. District Superintendent Reverend Michael Ting and Reverend Barnabas Zhang shared the vision, mission, core values, and goals of Immanuel Methodist Church for its 30th anniversary. They also invited CMCA Lay Leader Thomas Ling and Board of Finance chairperson Dennis Loi to encourage the members of Immanuel Methodist Church.
感恩崇拜结束后，全体会众进行了具有历史性的珍贵大合照。劳苦功高的30周年筹备委员会也为全体出席者准备了30周年纪念特刊，30周年礼物～一把遮风挡雨的雨伞及包装茶点。
期盼恩泽满溢的神恩堂《恩上加恩》，继续拓展神的福音事工，荣耀见证祂的圣名！
After the thanksgiving worship, the entire congregation took a precious commemorative group photo. The hardworking 30th Anniversary Planning Committee also prepared a 30th anniversary commemorative magazine and 30th anniversary gifts for all attendees—an umbrella for protection from the wind and rain and packaged refreshments.
We hope that Immanuel Methodist Church, overflowing with blessings, will continue to expand God’s gospel ministry and glorify His holy name!
报道 Reported by：林芳燕 Huong Yian Ling；翻译 Translated by：Grace Ting
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澳西教区感恩堂25周年中英双语感恩崇拜 AWD Grace MC 25th Anniversary Bilingual Thanksgiving Service
📅 日期 / Date: 2025年7月27日（27th July 2025）
🕙 时间 / Time: 上午10点（10am）
📍 地点 / Venue: 科廷大学 Elizabeth Jolley 礼堂 (Curtin University Elizabeth Jolley Hall)
感恩堂当日于以上地点庆祝教会成立 25 周年纪念。整个崇拜庄严而喜乐，标志着教会历程中的一个重要里程碑。庆典节目丰富多彩，包括儿童诗班、成人诗班的献唱、乐龄团契、姐妹团契和中文青年团契的舞蹈呈献，以及英文青年团契和儿童主日学的献诗。崇拜结束后，弟兄姐妹享用了丰富的茶点，在彼此交谊中进一步感受到教会大家庭的温暖与主恩的丰盛。
当天共有 347 人踊跃出席，彰显出感恩堂弟兄姐妹对主的教会的忠诚与合一之心，一同为上帝过去 25 年的信实恩典献上无尽的感恩。但愿一切尊贵、荣耀、颂赞都归给三位一体的真神，阿们。（郑义强牧师报导)
Grace Methodist Church joyfully celebrated its 25th anniversary at the above venue. The special bilingual (English and Chinese) Thanksgiving Service was conducted with both solemnity and joy, marking a significant milestone in the church’s journey. The celebration featured a variety of vibrant performances, including presentations by the Children’s Choir and Adult Choir, dances by the Seniors’ and Women’s Fellowship as well as the Chinese Youth Fellowship, and songs presentation from the English Youth Fellowship together with the Children’s Sunday School. After the service, brothers and sisters enjoyed a generous spread of refreshments, further experiencing the warmth of the church family and the abundance of the Lord’s grace through fellowship with one another.
A total of 347 people enthusiastically attended the event, reflecting the faithfulness and unity of the Grace Methodist Church congregation toward the Lord’s church, as they came together to offer heartfelt thanks for God’s steadfast grace and faithfulness over the past 25 years. To the Triune God be all honour, glory, and praise. Amen. (Report by Rev. Tony Tang)
GMC 25th Anniv. Group Photo 感恩堂25周年纪念全体照
