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“你要，我就做给你！”                ​​

文/郑百颂传道

有一首老歌“三月里的小雨”描绘雨中人们的窘境，今年2023年三月发生在柔佛州的大雨，更让人措手不及，没有人想到三月会发生大水灾，连政府相关单位都没意料。

灾难可能随时随地发生，但几乎每一次的应灾，都经历天父的大能：看到祂的信实和供应我们所需的资源，并印证祂是我们“随时的帮助”。

这次发生柔佛的大水灾，我正因许多服侍，而四处奔波；从灾变初期与许多人沟通和部署的预备，都看见天父的恩典。在许多人为的困境里，祂的旨意始终最为美好，能化不可能为可能，成就人所不能。

当需要寻找能一起共事的核心志工，就有核心志工站出来与我们共进退，彷佛回应天上的呼召：“你要，我就做给你！”

然后，因为雨势和天气的变幻无常，严重影响原本预定的出队行动计划——被迫延迟出队。不知道该怎么做、该等候多久？几个基督教应灾团体不约而同地集在一地，一同团契交流、分享资讯和资源，并为救灾工作的进度祷告，让大家掌握足够的资讯、充分做好准备，以及凭信心选择合适的时机采取下一步的行动。当我听同工描述他们的所见时，是的，弟兄姐妹之间本应如此“你要，我就做给你！”

在三合港这全国瞩目的重灾区，汇集了众教会和团体的力量，大家都想为灾民竭尽绵力。此外，为免造成资源和人力的重叠和浪费，一定要做好沟通和协调工作。十分感恩，在群组中分享的资讯和发布请求援助的消息，都很快获得志工的回应，背后的意念一致，就是“你要，我就做给你！”

一开始应灾，有长老致电询问能否借出一些工具和配备给他们的队伍。我听后马上按着他的要求行事，见面时他说：“哇，好快！” 我脱口而出：“你要，我就做给你！”

应灾中发现许多灾民的大型电器因为浸水了，不晓得是否能使用，不敢开启电源，弃之可惜。因此有人想召集志工前往检查及抢修电器，但具备相关专业技能的人不多，可以前往灾区服务的志工更少。但天父何等慈爱，也成功号召了一班志工前往现场，加入检查及抢修电器的支援服务。原本邀请灾民自行送电器来临时中心，提高集中抢修处理的效率。奈何车辆不够，很少灾民能送电器到临时中心。我们转为提供上门服务，更准确落实“你要我就做给你！”的精神。

几乎整个三月，我就这样来往返回柔佛州三合港和周遭地区，直到三月底，想要为此应灾行动画下句点，也为受到灾害严重影响的孩童举办一场嘉年华，让他们重拾欢颜。从借用校方的场地，到招募志工及服务团队，在短短的一周内，每一次成功的邀纳，皆是天父满溢的恩典。与志同道合的弟兄姐妹同心同工，我们可以没有后顾之忧，因为知道对方会说：“你要，我就做给你！”
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感谢天父，荣耀归主！

"Since you want it, then I do it for you!" 

​Written by Pastor Cheng Pysong

​There is an old song called "Drizzle in March" that depicts the hardships of people in the rain. This year, in March 2023, the heavy rain in Johor caught everyone off guard. No one expected such a massive flood in March, not even the relevant government agencies.
Disasters can strike anytime and anywhere, but in almost every disaster response, we experience the mighty power of our Heavenly Father: seeing His faithfulness and the provision of resources we need, confirming that He is our "ever-present help".
In this Johor great flood, I was busy with various relief efforts, from the beginning stage of disaster, to communicating with various groups of people and lastly relief preparations, I saw God's grace. In the midst of human caused disaster, His will always is the best, He can turn the impossible into possible, accomplishing what humans cannot.
When we were looking for core volunteers that can work well with us, then someone stepped forward, as if responding to a heavenly calling: “Since you want it, then I do it for you!”
Then, due to the unpredictable rainfall and weather conditions, our planned deployment was severely affected - we had to delay our operations. Unsure of what to do and how long to wait, several Christian disaster relief teams instinctively gathered in one place. We fellowshipped, shared information and resources, and prayed for the progress of the relief work. These were to enable every party could make their best preparations with adequate information available, and by faith that everyone may chose the most suitable timing for their next move. When I heard this report from my co-workers of what they had witnessed, I responded in my heart: “Yes, indeed. This should be the way among brothers and sisters, ‘You want it, then I do it for you!’” 
Flood-stricken Chaah which had captured national attention, had also brought various churches and organizations together, all wanted to help the flood victims to the best of their abilities. In order to avoid resource duplication and waste, effective communication and coordination were utmost important. I’m really grateful that whenever information or SOS calls shared in our chat group, volunteers would respond quickly, with a unanimous mind set of "You need it, so I do it for you!"
At the beginning of the disaster response, an elder called to inquire whether we could lend some tools and equipment to their team. I responded immediately and acted according to his request, later when we met, he exclaimed, "Wow! That was fast!" I responded spontaneously, "You need it, so I give it to you!"
During the relief operations, many flood victims had large electrical appliances that had submerged in water. They were unsure if the appliances still usable and was afraid to switch it on, but they felt that it was a waste if dispose it as garbage. Therefore, someone thought of organizing a team of volunteers to inspect and repair these electrical appliances, but there were not many people with the necessary expertise and even fewer willing to go to the disaster-stricken area. However, God's love is so great, and He called a group of volunteers to join the inspecting and repairing electrical appliances support team. Initially, we planned to let the flood victims to bring their appliances to a temporary centre to increase the efficiency of repairing process. However, due to the shortage of vehicles, not many flood victims could bring their appliances to the centre. So, we switch to door-to-door service, indirectly magnifying the spirit of "You want it, so I do it for you!".
Throughout almost the entire month of March, I travelled back and forth between Chaah and its surrounding areas in Johor. By the end of March, I wanted to bring this disaster response to a close and thus ended by hosting a carnival for the children who were severely affected by the disaster, aiming to bring joy back to their lives. From borrowing the school's venue to recruiting volunteers and support teams, within a short one week, each successful invitation was a manifestation of God's overflowing grace. Working together with like-minded brothers and sisters, we had no worries because we knew that each one would say, "You want it, I'll do it for you!"
Thank you, Heavenly Father, all glory to the Lord!