The Zhao Family

2026-08-10 Elder Zhao - Week 61 星期六十一：神的恩賜

今個星期我們有機會教導我們新的朋友。除了幾個課程，因為梁長老以前想，我們都有開始不同的興趣班！我們開了一個在教會的英文福音班，都有安排乒乓波活動。在我們第一的英文分享當中，我們的新成員陳姊妹不停感謝神俾他這個機會學習英文。雖然我當初覺得不是大事，我好快發現了他們完全沒有學過這個語言我從小到大有說。在這個小時，陳姊妹一絲不苟和我們學習，而且我看得出來她真實的的感恩和熱誠。這個經驗提醒了我，身為傳教士，我們微小的行動可以真的影響和改善其他人。

我昨天在聖餐聚會有機會俾一個講道，而我當時有機會分享關於神對我們的愛，尤其他的門徒。以西結書36章26-28說，『我必把新心賜給你們，把新靈放在你們裡面；我必從你們的肉體中除去石心，把肉心賜給你們。我必把我的靈放在你們裡面，使你們遵行我的律例，謹守遵行我的典章。你們要住在我賜給你們列祖的地；你們要作我的子民，我要作你們的神。』

雖然所有人不是傳教士，祂為我們賜給了的『肉心』有能力為其他人愛和服務。我想邀請你們找到機會為他們感受到神的愛。當我們這樣做，我們都會找到快樂和平安。

公義的果效必是平安，
公義的效驗必是平靜與安穩，直到永遠。
以賽亞書 32:17

我們上個星期有機會挑戰一個朋友叫Larry洗禮。請為他祈禱！下週會有機會挑戰俾另一個朋友。謝謝大家的生日生日祝福！我好感謝你們的支持和好興奮下個星期在分享！

其他相片！
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下次見，
趙長老
（Extended Pday)

Google translated:

This week, we had the opportunity to teach our new friends. In addition to our regular lessons—which Elder Leung and I initiated—we also started some interest-based classes! We launched an English Gospel class at the church and organized table tennis activities. During our first English session, our new member, Sister Chan, kept thanking God for the opportunity to learn English. Although I initially didn't think much of it, I soon realized that they had never learned the language that I have spoken my entire life. During that hour, Sister Chan studied with us so diligently, and I could see her genuine gratitude and enthusiasm. This experience reminded me that, as missionaries, our small actions can truly impact and improve the lives of others.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to give a talk during the sacrament meeting, where I shared a message about God's love for us—especially for His disciples. Ezekiel 36:26–28 says, "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God."

Even though not everyone is a missionary, the "heart of flesh" He has given us empowers us to love and serve others. I invite you to find opportunities to help others feel God's love. When we do this, we find happiness and peace.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace;

and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Isaiah 32:17

Last week, we had the opportunity to invite a friend named Larry to be baptized. Please pray for him! Next week, we will have the chance to extend an invitation to another friend. Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I am so grateful for your support and excited to share more next week!

More photos!

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See you next time,

Elder Zhao

2026-08-03 Elder Zhao - Week 60 星期六十：謝謝你們的支持

這個星期我們有機會認識好多人！由於我們進步的慕道者比較少，我們有出去氹仔，在南澳門。整的星期有下雨。雖然沒有很多人在外便，我們找到新的人而有機會分享經文。星期日我們有四個朋友出席教會聚會。此外，我們星期日都有一個洗禮會！是一個小孩的洗禮，他和他的家庭在中國來的。我們傳教士需要確認他明白所有福音的原則先，所以在左右兩個小時他複習所有福音的原則。這個聚會有很多安排，而因為是我們的第一次計畫，我們忘記了開熱水爐！他覺得很冷，但是沒有什麼問題，嘿嘿。他的爸爸有機會幫他洗禮和證實聖靈。我很感謝有機會教導和服務他和他的家庭！我知道這個福音是為家庭祝福。除此之外，梁長老恢復了。而且，由於我們的姊妹傳教士的記錄剛剛是長老傳教士轉移過來，她們寄給我們很多男慕道友的記錄；差不多五十記錄需要去聯絡。因如此，我們都有時間教導了幾個朋友。希望下週就能挑戰一些人接受洗禮的目標！

這是我本週讀到的最喜歡的經文，出自羅馬書10:13-15。
13　因為凡求告主名的就必得救。
14　然而，人未曾信他，怎能求他呢？未曾聽見他，怎能信他呢？沒有傳道的，怎能聽見呢？
15　若沒有奉差遣，怎能傳道呢？如經上所記：報福音、傳喜信的人，他們的腳蹤何等佳美！

這段經文解釋我們身為傳教士的目的。這個事工不是容易，但是我知道救恩也不是便宜之物。我知道這是神的工作。

下個星期三我會變二十歲。這一年過得很快。這週我有時間思考過我去在教會的經驗。我想對你們說，謝謝你們。感謝你們的支持，愛，和榜樣。我欣賞的努力和信心！我希望我可以繼續學習中文，返來跟你們分享這個福音。梁長正在幫助我慢慢學習普通話，希望有機會記得。都希望你們了解這個訊息，嘿嘿。你們繼續加油！下個星期見！

愛你們，
趙長老

Google translated:

We had the opportunity to meet so many people this week! Since we had relatively few progressive catechumens, we went out to Taipa, in South Macao. It rained all week. Although there weren’t many people outside, we found new people and had the opportunity to share the scriptures. Four of our friends attended church on Sunday. Additionally, we have a baptism service on Sunday! It was the baptism of a child who came to China with his family. Our missionary needs to make sure he understands all the gospel principles first, so in about two hours he reviews all the gospel principles. There was a lot to plan for this party, and since it was our first time planning, we forgot to turn on the water heater! He felt very cold, but there was no problem, hehe. His dad had the opportunity to baptize and confirm him with the Holy Spirit. I am grateful for the opportunity to teach and serve him and his family! I know this gospel is a blessing for families. Besides, Elder Liang has recovered. And, since our sisters' missionaries' records were just transferred from the elder missionaries, they sent us many records of male seekers; about fifty records to contact. Because of this, we've had time to teach a few friends. Hopefully, next week we can challenge some to baptism!

This is my favorite passage I read this week, from Romans 10:13-15.
13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
14 But how can they call on him if they have not believed in him? How can they believe in him if they have not heard of him? And how can they hear without someone to preach the word?
15 How can they preach the word unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news and preach joyful news!

This passage explains our purpose as missionaries. This ministry is not easy, but I know salvation is not something cheap. I know this is God's work.

Next Wednesday I'll be twenty. This year has gone by so fast. This week I had time to reflect on my experience at church. I want to say thank you all. Thank you for your support, love, and example. I admire your effort and faith! I hope I can continue learning Chinese and come back to share this gospel with you. Liang Chang is helping me slowly learn Mandarin, and I hope I'll have a chance to remember it. I hope you all understand this message, hehe. Keep it up! See you next week!

Love you all
Elder Zhao