感谢神的带领，让此巡回可以平安顺利地在西马的三个城市-槟城，实兆远及八打林进行。谢谢督导，拿督丹尼森及夫人愿意担任工作坊讲员，把简朴生活之道及社会关怀可行的模式清楚地传递教授。在每一站，晚上的时段都有不同社会关怀课题的公开讲座。拿督丹尼森与我们分享了“社会关怀与社会行动的圣经基础”，“大马社区营造的实际机会”及“基督徒回应和关注国家与公共政策”。精彩的信息内容，实际可行的例子见证，清楚的圣经教导，让弟兄姐妹更明白神的心意，也激励我们要效法基督，怜悯那不可爱的一群，在社会社区中成为盐调和，成为光驱走不义。
在此，愿向此巡回的联办单位（协传培训中心，马来西亚浸信会神学院，思源神学中心及马来西亚圣经神学院）及每一站的友情协办单位致谢。愿一切的荣耀都归给神！
**若您错过了以上这三站的讲座，敬请期待即将出炉的影视产品。
一些出席者的回应…
“第一次听到有关简朴生活的实际操守，很稀奇，很新鲜。原来，我们的生活可以过得这么简单，还可以祝福有需要的人。生活得简单以便他人可以因此活下去。我决定要做好地上的管家，好好管理神所给予物质上的祝福及资源。”
“在这10个适切大马教会的社会关怀模式当中，我想我应该可以回应“突发性的社区服务”，及时给予那些有需要的人一些帮助及安慰。我希望教会也可以开始看重社区服务，成为社区的光和盐，而不是局限在篱笆里的四围墙而已。。。”
“原来实兆远的历史是那么精彩啊！很兴奋，听到以前的宣教士们在那里美好的见证，影响了当地许许多多人的生命，带领了许多人归向神。神也真的很眷顾福州人，祝福他们的生活，只因他们爱神。很赞成Dr Denison的分享。早在殖民时期的基督徒宣教, 教会的传教与植堂是与建设学校，医院及农耕发展项目并驾齐驱的。不是口传福音而已，却是实践那大能的福音，顾及不足百姓最贴身的需要，对社会有建设，而不是不食人间烟火。”
“求神赐我智慧，如何成为荣神益人的马来西亚公民及天国的子民，而不是冷漠无情，袖手旁观的冷血‘动物’。”
圣经里的挑战
“凡有世上财物的，看见弟兄穷乏，却硬着心肠不理，他怎能说他心里有神的爱呢？” （约一3：17-18）因此，看见了就要付诸行动，不要只是谈谈说说。
在槟城 1/8/09 in Penang
在实兆远 8/8/09 in Sitiawan
在八打灵 12/9/09 in Petaling Jaya
Thank God for His guidance that allowed this road show to be smoothly held at 3 cities in West Malaysia – Penang, Sitiawan and Petaling Jaya. A great thank to our mentor Datuk Dr Denison and his wife, Datin Rose who were speakers for the workshops. They had enlightened us on issues such as voluntary simplicity lifestyle and applicable social concern models. In the evening, we had public talk on different social concern related issues. Dr Denison shared with us “Biblical basis for social concerns and social action”, “Practical opportunities for social involvement” and “Christian response to national and public policy”. Interesting message, practical examples and testimonies and clear teaching from the Bible allowed brothers and sisters to understand God’s desire more. The message also encouraged us to be Christ like, show compassion and mercy onto those unlovely, like the salt be a mediator in our community, and be the light of the world to cast out unrighteousness.
Here, we would like to thank our co-organizers (Partners Training Centre, Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, Si Yuan Theological Centre and Malaysia Bible Seminary) and all friendly co-organizers in every city. May all the glory be unto God.
* If you have missed all the talks in these 3 cities, please don’t miss the upcoming recorded audio-video!Feedback of some participants…
“This is the first time I heard about the practice of simplicity lifestyle. I’m really amazed that in reality we can live so simple and we can bless the needy with what we have saved. Live simple so that others can simply live. I’ve decided to become a good steward of God, manage my material blessing and resources properly.”
“Among the 10 social ministry models applicable in Malaysia, I think I can respond to “Ad-hoc Community Service” by giving help and comfort to the needy. I hope that churches can see the importance of community service and become the light and salt of the community but not bound within the four walls of church…”
“Wow! The history of Sitiawan is really interesting. So glad that I heard the amazing testimonies of previous missionaries resided here. Their lives had influenced the local community and brought many people to Christ. God really blesses the Fuchou people as I believe it’s because they love God. I agree with what Dr Denison shared. During the colonial era, Christian mission, outreached and Church planting works can never be separated from building schools, hospitals and agriculture development programmes. They were not just sharing gospel with their mouth, they also live out the greatness of gospel, care for the needy, contribute to the development of the community and did not isolate themselves from the world.”
“May God give me wisdom, teach me how to be a Malaysian citizen and citizen of God’s kingdom who glorify Him and bless others. I don’t want to be coldblooded animal that is apathetic and indifferent.”
Biblical Challenge
“How can the love of God be in us if we see the poor but do not do anything to assist? (1 John 3: 17-18)” Therefore, we must put into actions what we saw not just merely talk about it.
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