親愛的主內弟兄姊妹們，平安：
當世人正忙碌準備慶祝聖誕節時，我們從神的話語得到鼓勵，因知道耶穌是世上的喜樂和希望：「那天使對他們說：不要懼怕！我報給你們大喜的信息，是關乎萬民的；因今天在大衛的城裡，為你們生了救主，就是主基督。」（路加福音二10-11） 「外邦人都要仰望他的名。」（馬太福音十二21）
當我們放眼看世界時，會發現很多事情發生：不停的戰爭、政治動盪、各地犯罪案件日增、家庭衝突和自然災害。許多人都在掙扎、受苦，沒有喜樂，也沒有希望！但我們感謝神，因為我們在救主耶穌基督裡，可以得著喜樂和盼望！
很多人問我們是否要回到柬埔寨事奉。我們因為不年輕了，身體也比不上以前，所以決定退休而轉作工場顧問。因為科技的進步，我們仍然能夠每週兩次在線上與活石堂同工禱告，也和一姊妹每週一次祈禱；另外，我們各自每週與兩個年輕人一起學習聖經，也會參加每月一次的同工會。
多謝您們對我們的支持和祈禱。以下是我們的感恩和禱告事項：
感恩事項：
- 我們在加拿大慢慢適應冬天零下20度的寒冷天氣。感謝主這兩星期有暖流，可以生活如常。
- 能夠與子孫們有互動的時間，並能為他們祈禱。
- 有新人來參加柬埔寨的活石堂。
- 年青人熱心愛主並主動參與事奉。
祈禱事項：
- 為活石堂的高姑娘和同工禱告，求主賜下合一的心，有從神而來的異象來策劃明年的事工方向和目標。
- 為活石堂會友有心渴慕神的話，並將聽了的道應用在日常生活中。
- 因為柬埔寨在12月25和26日沒有聖誕節公眾假期，教會會在29日慶祝聖誕。到時有短宣隊來訪，求天父保守他們能與本地同工配搭事奉。
- 聖誕慶祝時多有新人來參加，求主讓教會的同工和會友能關顧他們。求聖靈動工，讓他們能早日歸信耶穌成為他們的救主！
如果有什麼可以為您祈禱的，請告訴我們，謝謝。
祝聖誕快樂，新年蒙恩！
主內
約瑟，月甜上
Dear family, brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings from Calgary! As the world is preparing to celebrate Christmas, we are encouraged by God’s word that Jesus is the joy and hope of this earth: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ” Luke 2:10-11 “In his name the nations will put their hope.” Matthew 12:21
When we look around the world there are so many things going on: wars, political unrest, crimes, family conflicts and natural disasters. Many people are struggling and suffering without hope nor joy! But we thank God that we have the assistance of joy and hope in our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Many people have asked us if we are going back to serve in Cambodia. Because we are not young and our health is not the best anymore, we have decided to retire in Calgary. Thanks to technology we are still able to pray with the staff twice a week; each of us has Bible study with 2 young people every week. Life here is full and fulfilling!
Thank you very much for supporting and praying for us. These are our praise and prayer items:
Praise God for:
- A good transition to life in Canada for us, able to interact in the lives of our children and grandchildren and pray for them.
- New people come to Living Stone Church in Cambodia. Young people are zealous to be close to Jesus and serve Him.
Pray for:
- The leadership of our Living Stone Church that they can work in unity, have visions for the coming new year.
- The members thirst for the words of God and apply them to their daily life.
- The church will celebrate Christmas on December 29th; there’s a short-term mission group that will join them. May God grant them health and work out every detail.
Thank you. Let us know if there is anything we can pray for you.
Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New year!
In His name,
Joseph and Liza Ng