伟杰的双脚浮肿了好一阵，他的身子容易疲惫。本以为休息一会儿就没事，也不曾想过就医。但妻子始终放不下心，坚持要伟杰看医生。经过一番劝说，伟杰终于肯拿假，到医院去做检查。

完成多项身体检验后，医生诊断伟杰的肾脏和心脏均出现问题，唯有透过手术，才能挽救他的性命。当伟杰知道自己健康的问题，加上需要缴付庞大的手术费用后，他感到忧愁和焦虑。伟杰只是一名在工厂打工的蓝领工人。除了医疗费用，他还需要承担全家人的生活开销。

由于手术前，必须进行密集复诊和治疗，伟杰收到工厂劝告主动离职。这晴天霹雳的消息，使伟杰一家六口的生活雪上加霜。平安浸信会社区中心7979全人关怀站的王爱善弟兄，也是伟杰的朋友，便将伟杰的需要告诉教会。

经过家访，教会鉴定了伟杰一家的需要，决定为伟杰申请四期的7979急难救助金为日常生活津贴。教会弟兄姐妹时常以行动关怀和陪伴伟杰一家渡过这时期，例如透过电话联系、登门拜访，以及自费赠送烘焙健康的谷粮面包或干粮给他们全家。

纵然，健康出状况和失业，是伟杰无法改变的事实；但，他们在困境中找到新的出路。妻子在面档做兼职，家中年纪较长的两名女儿负责照顾弟弟妹妹。这次的家庭危机使夫妻、亲子和手足关系变得比以前更紧密。

手术后，伟杰的身体慢慢康复，能正常生活。为了找到新工作，积极向上的他，学习冲泡咖啡的新技能。每天早餐，他在咖啡店负责为顾客泡一杯杯的咖啡。由于他的收入大不如前，家中有点中度缺粮的迹象。教会知道他们全家面对的问题，决定继续介入，并帮他们申请7979吗哪食物包。

在困境中，伟杰与家人展现坚韧的品格。他们感恩，有平安浸信会社区中心向他们伸出援手，伴他们渡过最困难的时期。他感谢教会各肢体的探访、帮忙和祷告，使全家人备受关心、爱待和接纳。

“这场病，让没有血缘关系的我们能认识彼此。谢谢你们。”伟杰感谢前来探访的志工。志工探访他们时，使用《福气临门：新态度》小册子，与伟杰一家分享如何以正确的心态，面对艰难生活。志工透过小册子教导他们：对于无法改变的事情，要平静的接受；对于一些可以改变的事情，要勇敢的改变。

只要懂得更新态度，即使风浪再大，福气也会临到你。

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Wei Kiat’s feet had been swollen for quite a while, and he felt tired easily. He thought he would be well after resting and did not think of seeing a doctor. But his wife was worried and insisted him to see a doctor. Only after much persuasion, he'd finally willing to take a day off and went to the hospital for a check-up. 
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After running a series of tests, the doctor’s diagnosis was Wei Kiat had kidney and heart problems and only surgery can save his life. When he learnt about his health condition and the huge operation cost, he felt worried and anxious. He was just a blue-collar worker working in a factory. Furthermore, he was the only breadwinner of the family.

Due to frequent follow-ups and pre-surgery treatments, Wei Kiat was summoned by the factory’s management to resign voluntarily. The news was a bolt from the blue, adding to the hardship of the family of six. Bro. Heng Ai Siang from Pusat Baptis Shalom 7979 Holistic Care Station, a friend of Wei Kiat, told the church about Wei Kiat’s need.

After the first house visitation, the church confirmed it was a genuine case, and decided to apply for 4 issuances of 7979 Crisis Intervention Fund’s aid on behalf of Wei Kiat as living allowance. During this period of difficult times, the church’s brothers and sisters accompanied them and showed their concern by their action. They called and visited them frequently. Some even baked healthy grain bread or bought non-perishable food for them at their own expense.

Even though Wei Kiat’s health was deteriorating and in an unemployed state were undeniable facts, yet they found a new way out. His wife worked part-time at a noodle stall and his two elder daughters take care of their younger siblings. The family crisis has brought their relationship closer, be it husband and wife relationship, parent-children relationship or siblings relationship.

After the operation, he slowly recovered and was able to live a normal life. In order to get a new job, Wei Kiat, who was a keen learner, took up the challenge and learned to brew coffee. Now every morning, he is in charge of brewing coffee for customers at the coffee shop. As his income has dropped considerably, the family is showing signs of a moderate food shortage. Knowing the problems of this family, the church decided to continue to help this family by applying the 7979 Manna Food Bank’s aid. 

In the midst of hardship, Wei Kiat and his family showed resilience. They are thankful that this church, Pusat Baptis Shalom, had reached out to them and helped them through the most difficult time. He thanked them for their prayers, assistance and visitations, which had made them feel being cared for, loved and accepted.

“This illness has led us, who are not related by blood, to come to know each other. Thank you.” He thanked all the volunteers who came to visit him. During one of those visits, they shared with him and his family the booklet “Blessing at Your Door Steps: A New Attitude”, on how to face difficulties with the right mindset. Through the booklet, the volunteers taught them to calmly accept things that cannot be changed, and boldly change things that can be changed.

As long as you know how to renew your mind, blessings will come to you even if the storm is strong.

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对许多弱势家庭而言，2021年是苦不堪言的一年，疫情导致经济严重衰退。7979全人关怀救助网络便借着急难救助金陪伴社区中的弱势家庭渡过这段艰难期，祥哥是受惠者之一。
 
早前，祥哥因为中风造成行动不便，无法胜任工作而失去经济来源。自此，老俩口每个月仅靠女儿寄回来的RM 600 偿还屋租和水电费。女儿单靠马来西亚教育文凭的学历在吉隆坡工作，也过艰辛的生活。
 
当祥哥听说能向7979全人关怀站（基督徒赞美教会）申请急难救助金的管道时，立即采取行动。他先到教会，并找人告知他的苦情，希望教会给予帮助。原本走进教会只为了要获得援助金的祥哥，在聚会中更认识基督教信仰。当天，教会了解祥哥的情况后，决定为他申请急难救助金，让祥哥女儿可以缓解承受着巨大的经济负担。 
 
教会不只动用教会关怀基金，每个月津贴RM 100以支付祥哥家的水电费；蔡美莉长老也联系扶轮社，介入祥哥，解决粮食短缺问题：每个月可获得RM 300的食品采购津贴。第一次采购食品那天，他开开心心前往饮料架，把大马国民饮料——美禄放入购物篮内。祥哥藏不住的笑容，深深牵动志工的心。
 
曾经一次，当蔡美莉长老和志工到祥哥家拜访他。祥哥说，他曾经很伤心，因为中风他失去了很多，一度感觉失去人生方向，想自杀了结生命。幸而，他在艰难期，来到教会。祥哥原本脾气暴躁，每天跟妻子吵，夫妻俩吵了30年；现在，祥哥建立阅读圣经习惯，提升管理脾气的能力，夫妻俩的关系得到很大的改善。 
 
 
几个月后，祥哥得知有位朋友因为年老，无依无靠，只依靠政府福利部每月提供的津贴来生活，甚至拖欠医院的医药费。祥哥也介绍朋友透过教会求助申请7979急难救助金，让这笔资金陪朋友渡过难关。祥哥的朋友也因信仰，抚慰了心灵。 
 
爱，可以传递。正如祥哥把爱传给他的朋友。 
 

For many under privilege families, 2021 has been an unbearable year, and the pandemic had led us to experience a serious economic downturn. Through Crisis Intervention Fund, 7979 Holistic Care Relief Network had accompanied many under privilege families in the community during this difficult period. Brother Xiang is one of the aid recipients.

Earlier on, Brother Xiang lost his income source due to a stroke that resulted in mobility impairment and thus no longer fit for work. Since then, the old couple could only rely on the RM600 sent to them by their daughter to pay their monthly house rental and utility bills. Actually, their daughter who works in Kuala Lumpur with only SPM qualification was also living a difficult life.
 
When Brother Xiang heard that he could apply for aid from Crisis Intervention Fund at the 7979 Holistic Care Station (Christian Praise Church), he immediately took action. He went to the church and told someone of his predicament, hoping that the church would help. Initially, Brother Xiang went to the church with pure intention of just seeking for financial aid, yet he was intrigued to learned more about Christian’s faith during the service. On the same day, after the church learned about Brother Xiang's situation, they decided to apply for Crisis Intervention aid fund for him, so to lessen Brother Xiang's daughter huge financial burden.
 
The church not only allotted RM100 every month from their Caring Fund to help Brother Xiang to cover his utilities bills. Elder Mary Chua also referred him to Rotary Club to settle their food supplies issue by applying for the RM300 monthly food voucher benefit. On the first day of sundry marketing, he went to the beverage rack happily and placed Milo, the popular Malaysian drink into his shopping cart. The smile appeared on Bro. Xiang’s face which he could not withhold had touched the hearts of the volunteers.
 
On one occasion, when Elder Chua and volunteers visited Brother Xiang at his home. Brother Xiang shared that there was a time he was so down because he had lost a lot due to the stroke. At one point he even felt that he had lost his direction in life and wanted to end his life by committing suicide. Fortunately, he came to the church during those difficult time. Brother Xiang used to be very grumpy, almost every day he and his wife would get into arguments, and the couple had been quarreling for 30 years. Now, Brother Xiang has established the habit of reading the Bible daily and it has improved his anger management, as a result the couple's relationship has greatly improved.
 
A few months later, Brother Xiang came to know an aging friend of his, had no one to turn to, was living on a monthly allowance from government welfare department only and he had even defaulted on his hospital bills. He introduced his friend to the church and applied for the 7979 Crisis Intervention Aid Fund to enable him to walk through these difficult time. Brother Xiang's friend was also being comforted in spirit by accepting this newly found faith.
 
Love can be passed on, just like brother Xiang who passed on the love to his friend.

行管令之前，他西装笔挺，在吉隆坡黄金地带经营餐饮业；

行管令之前，他被身边朋友围绕，因为他对朋友有求必应，他坚信朋友也一样对他肝胆相照。阿伦认为，他亲手建立的事业，耐得住考验。只是，他不曾经想过，他会败给肉眼不可见的新冠病毒。

纵然用尽之前挣到的钱，挨过疫情最严重的时候。当行管令结束许久，餐厅仍未见起色。他用尽一切办法想要挽回，还是以失败收场。餐厅结业时，他痛得撕心裂肺，这些年的心血完全毁于一旦。

他身心疲惫，带着仅存的六百令吉从吉隆坡回到从小长大的槟城大山脚。即使他很快振作，不但多方求职，也一再降低求职条件，无奈一无所获。很快地，他陷入前所未有的困境。他饥饿得连住隔壁的客工都于心不忍，送他一碟米粉和快熟面果腹。

他心里的苦闷，需要慰藉。这时，远在中国的女友提醒他可以搜寻附近的教会。就这样，他来到大山脚长老会圣安德烈堂。

由于阿伦是教会的生面孔，于是崇拜招待员为阿伦安排了一个年纪相仿的志工坐在他旁边，以便帮助阿伦熟悉教会的崇拜流程。会后，志工从阿伦得知他已经两周没有吃过米饭。对社会关怀饶有经验的志工从阿伦营养不良的外表看出，此言不假。于是赶紧取得教会牧师和志管人的同意，便启动教会的慈惠基金为阿伦购买新鲜食材和日常用品。

第二天，教会的彭国兴牧师也闻言了阿伦的困境，为他申请急难救助金。家访过程，彭国兴牧师更多发现阿伦的难处。原来阿伦的住所不但多处失修，就连冰箱这日常的家庭电器也没有，甚至因为车险过期，以及没有钱添油，他出入皆靠步行。所幸，教会的救助行动不仅快速，教会弟兄姐妹得知阿伦的需要后，主动积极为阿伦留意职位空缺，送上二手家具电。教会也为阿伦缴清车险路税。

目前阿伦已经有稳定工作，他感谢大山脚长老会圣安德烈堂雪中送炭，并且视为榜样。曾经挨饿的阿伦如今也常常援助他人。他很高兴地告诉彭国兴牧师和曾经帮助他的志工，
“我也有能力帮助他人了”。

Before MCO, he wore suit and had a F&B business in KL’s Prime Area;
Before MCO, he was surrounded with friends, as he always be there when they needed him, he firmly believed that his friends will also do the same. He believed that the business that he built would withstood the test of time. He never thought that all this would lost to invisible virus – coronavirus.

Although he used up all monies that he earned to struggle through the worst of the pandemic. Yet after the pandemic, the business still didn’t recover. He tried everything to save it, but it still ended in failure. When the restaurant closed, he was in so much pain as his years of hard work were completely ruined.

He was exhausted physically and mentally when he went back to Bukit Mertajam, Penang, where he grew up, from Kuala Lumpur with only RM600 remained. Even though he had quickly pull himself together, seriously looking for a job, and even lowered his job expectation, but it was still to no avail. Soon, he was in an unprecedented predicament. He was so hungry that even the foreign workers living next door couldn't bear it, and gave him a plate of rice noodles and instant noodles to satisfy his hunger.
 
His depressed heart needed comfort. At this time, his girlfriend who was far away in China reminded him that he could search nearby for a church. So, he went to Bukit Mertajam St Andrew Presbyterian Church.
 
Since Alan is still new in the church, the usher arranged for Alan a volunteer of similar age to sit next to him, so as to help Alan familiarize himself with the worship process of the church. After the meeting, the volunteer learned from Alan that he hadn't eaten rice for two weeks. As an experienced social care volunteer, he could see from Alan's malnourished appearance that his statement was true. Hence, he quickly obtained the consent of the pastor and the volunteer manager of the church, and used the charity fund of the church to buy fresh food and daily necessities for Alan.
 
The next day, Pastor Phang Kok Hing of the church got to know of Alan's difficulty and decided to apply emergency aid fund for him. During home visitation, he found out more about Alan's difficulties. It turned out that Alan's residence was not only in disrepair, but he didn't even have a refrigerator, a common household appliance. He even had to walk in and out because his car insurance had expired and he had no money to refuel. Thank God that the church's rescue action was not only fast, but the brothers and sisters in the church, after learning about Alan's needs, took the initiative to keep an eye on any job vacancies for Alan and send him second-hand furniture and electrical appliances. The church also paid the road tax and insurance for Aaron's car.
 
Now, Alan is working with a stable income. He thanks the church for helping him in time of need and regarded them as role models. Alan, who was constantly in hunger, now often helps others. He happily told pastor and those volunteers who helped him before,
"Now I am able to help others too".
 

那是阿琴（化名）生活崩塌的一天。枕边人卷款、欠债后逃之夭夭，失去踪影，留下烂摊子让阿琴和三个孩子来承担。 每一次电话响起，都给阿琴和三个孩子带来巨大的心理压力，恐怕又是讨债，讨交代的电话。无辜牵连的阿琴只能一声一声地流泪道歉。

但生活的波涛汹涌没有因为阿琴找到工作而止息。数月来欠下的屋租不再得到房东的怜悯，需要尽快搬离。这时，丈夫已经失联三周了。这是怡保以琳福音堂7979全人关怀站跟进中的案家之一。

教会志工陪伴并安抚阿琴惊魂未定的心，经过多方考量，阿琴带着孩子们搬到租金便宜许多的屋子。新住处空空如也，不过阿琴下定决心勤劳地接下更多打扫工作，虽然收入单薄，不过阿琴将努力平衡家庭收支，让孩子们的生活可以再次安稳并看见曙光。

教会志工从空旷的新住处看见服侍的契机，在教会内发动起筹募电器家具的需要，很快地，冰箱、沙发、床、枕头、风扇、桌子、椅子、厨具、柜子等等陆续送到。这段过渡期间，教会志工也为阿琴申请急难救助金，每个月RM300帮助阿琴解燃眉之急，一共四期。

阿琴手握急难救助金向教会志工表达感激，也承诺会更勤劳工作。阿琴说，为了三个孩子她不会放弃，生活将继续往前。志工向阿琴和孩子们分享《福气临门》，他们也很乐意地在生活中做出改变和调整。其实，期间依然有大小风浪，如阿琴发现丈夫对婚姻不忠、孩子细菌感染常需要就医、甚至丈夫回来讨钱，搞得全家鸡犬不宁等等风波。教会志工不但陪伴和引导以神的话语鼓励他们，并和阿琴和孩子们一起祷告，也邀请他们参加教会的小组及不同的聚会。如今，他们开始愿意靠着神刚强面对生活的困境。阿琴接到的打扫邀约也越来越多并且固定。

为母则强。适当的辅助下，小女人也可以带着三个孩子乘风破浪，独立生活。

That was the day when Ah Oin’s (pseudonym) life collapsed. Her husband left her and their 3 children with unsettled debts while he fled with their money. Each time when the phone rang, it would trigger a huge psychological pressure to Ah Qin and her three children, fearing that it would be another call to collect debts and demand for an explanation. She could only apologise in tears again and again as she had no idea what had happen.

But the turbulent waves of life did not stop, even after Ah Qin found a job. Her landlord no longer had mercy for her, she owed too many months of rental. She was ordered to move out as soon as possible. That was three weeks after she lost contact with her husband. This is one of the families being followed up by Ipoh Elim Gospel Hall 7979 Holistic Care Station.
 
Church’s volunteers accompanied and calmed Ah Qin's frightened heart. After much thoughts, Ah Qin moved to another house with much cheaper rental. The new house is empty, but Ah Qin determined to work hard and hence she took up more cleaning jobs. Despite the low income, she tried her very best to cover their family’s expenses, so that her children’s lives will be stable once again, and come out of the pit of darkness.  

Looking at the empty house, the volunteers saw the opportunity to serve. They started a fundraising project in church to furnish the house with necessary electrical appliances and furniture. In very short time, fridge, sofa, beds, pillows, fans, tables, chairs, cooking utensils, cabinets were sent to the house one after another. At the meantime, the church’s volunteers also helped her to apply for Family Crisis Intervention Fund, an aid of RM300 per month over four months, to meet her urgent need.
 
Ah Qin was truly grateful to the church’s volunteers when she held the money in her hand, she promised to work harder. She said she would not give up for the sake of her three children and would continue to move on with her life. The volunteers shared with them the “Blessing at Your Doorstep”, they were very willing to make changes and adjustments in their lives. In fact, there are still ups and downs in their lives, such as Ah Qin later found her husband was being unfaithful to their marriage, her child was admitted to hospital due to virus infection, and when her husband came back to ask for money, which brought havocs to the family. The church’s volunteers not only stand by them and guided them through with God’s word, but also prayed together with them. They were being invited to cell group meeting and different activities too. Now, they are willing to face the difficulties of life with strength from God. Meanwhile, Ah Qin cleaning jobs was also increased in demand.

Motherhood makes her strong, with proper guidance, even this little woman is able to ride the wave of life, and live independently with her three children.

一份让人成长的爱
急难故事 · 文/蔡欣仪

“当赞美的旋律响起，我的心全然向祢……”
赞美诗歌旋律再次响起，环绕在伟叔（化名）家中。这是每个星期天，教会崇拜过后，志工们都会到伟叔家中进行的“例常”活动。大家一起唱诗歌、为着伟叔一家祷告，彼此关心联系。
 
伟叔是第二次申请急难救助金。第一次是在2年前，因为疫情导致收入骤减。这次，伟叔失业，主动找上门来求助关丹长老会荣恩堂7979全人关怀站，希望能再次申请急难救助金。
伙食费、妻子因常年洗肾的医药费，加上孩子的教育费，伟叔一日打两份工作还勉强能应付。现在失业，更加难以支撑。束手无策的伟叔再次找上7979全人关怀站。
志工不仅帮他申请急难救助金，也帮他找工作，好让伟叔一家能继续维持生活开销。不仅如此，志工还把伟叔的孩子接到陪读班来，省去补习费的同时，也让孩子能好好学习。志工在得知伟叔家的电费拖欠了将近3年，更是为此筹募，将一半的费用还清。
 
这是伟叔一家第二次接触教会，志工们的关心和帮助，让他们愿意相信耶稣的爱，决志信主。孩子会出席教会主日学，但因为伟叔需要工作，加上太太生病不方便外出，星期天他们总不能来到教会参加崇拜。志工们就每个星期天来到伟叔家，和他们一起唱诗歌、祷告和分享。
这样多走一里路地去关心有需要的人，让志工们更快地成长。学习到不仅只是把有需要的人带往教会，更多时候是需要志工们踏出门，到有需要的人当中去关心他们，不论是身外之物，又或是心灵上的需要。

“When the melody of praise rings, my heart is all for you ….”
The tune of praise and worship rose once again surrounding Uncle Wei’s house. This is a regular activity for all the volunteers on every Sunday after service, when they gather in Uncle Wei’s house. They sing praise song together and pray for Uncle Wei’s family while they connect and care for each other.
 
This is Uncle Wei’s second application for emergency aid fund. Their first application was 2 years ago when his income suddenly dropped due to pandemic. This time, he lost his job and he contacted 7979 Holistic Care Station at Gereja Presbyterian Glorious Grace for help, hoping to apply for aid again.
 
Although, Uncle Wei doing two jobs in a day, it is just barely sufficient to cover, food expenses, medical expenses for wife’s dialysis treatment and education fees for the children. Situation became worse after he lost his jobs. Feeling helpless, Uncle Wei sought 7979 Holistic Care Station for assistance again.
 
The volunteer assisted him to look for job in addition to the application for emergency fund.  This is to ensure they can continue to sustain their daily expenses. Also fetch his children to the companionship class to save on tuition fees a better learning environment too. When the volunteer came to know that Uncle Wei’s family has about 3 years’ outstanding electricity bill, they raised fund to settle half of the debts.
 
This is the second time this family come in touch with church. The care and help of volunteers make them believe the love of Jesus, and finally accepted Jesus as their savior. His children attend Sunday School, but because Uncle Wei needs to work and it is inconvenient for his wife to leave home, hence, they are not able to attend Sunday Service. So, every Sunday the volunteers will pay a visit to worship, pray and share with them the Words of God.
 
Going the extra mile to care for those in need in this way allows the volunteers to grow faster. They learn that it is not only to bring people in need to church, but more so for volunteers to step out to care for people in need, whether it is their possessions or spiritual needs.

虽然一样都是单亲妈妈，但由于张姐在夜场的工作，这些年来，受了不少街坊的指指点点。

正当疫情严峻之时，不但张姐的夜场，连儿子也面临留职停薪。这个家庭顿时失去所有收入。社区安全网原本就薄弱的张姐压力日渐增加，随时面临停水断电，银行寄来红色警告信是车贷的催款。张姐压力倍增，辗转难眠，却无人可申诉，直到有个基督徒邻舍的一句问候“张姐，你和儿子最近怎么样？”，张姐的愁烦有了倾诉的对象。
 
可张姐没料到，不久后的某个早上，张姐接到一通来自居銮恩福基督浸信会7979全人关怀站章厚诗牧师的慰问电话，表示教会希望可以陪伴她们母子这段低潮期，并以两期RM 600急难救助金让张姐应急。当通话结束，张姐不再强忍着泪水，因为在她走投无路的时候，教会伸出温暖和援手。

很快地，随着第一期急难救助金的发放，章牧师和志工也带上一些干粮给张姐。在疫情当下，章牧师、志工、张姐和儿子也各人手持一本《福气临门》系列单张，张姐再次感受教会服务方式与民间团体的不同；教会不但关心身体吃喝所需，也关注内心灵魂的需要。在教会的鼓励下，张姐决定离开夜场的工作，她要以行动为孩子做出改变。
 
但，技能不多的张姐能从事什么行业呢？不但是张姐本身，章牧师和志工也常常为张姐留意空缺。不过，神丰盛的恩典来得出乎预料，午餐间，章牧师如常问候常关顾的面档老板身体好不好，竟然钓出老板因年纪大了，有意隐退之意，正愁接棒人。这真是个好机会。在章牧师的穿针引线下，面档老板和张姐达成生意共识。张姐就这样开始经营起了饮食业，自己当起了老板。

目前，张姐面档的营业额稳定成长中，她正在盘算两件事，一，再开个档口让儿子经营。二，能力范围帮助有需要的人。张姐没有忘记，这一切都是神的恩典。

Sister Teo is a single mother, because she worked in a night club, over the years, she received a lot of harsh and negative comments from her neighbours.

The recent pandemic, not only affected her work, her son was also suspended from his job. So out of sudden, this family lost their income. She being someone who had very little social support, the pressure she was taking increased tremendously by days, when her house’s electricity and water supply would be cut off anytime and a consistent red reminder letters from bank for unpaid monthly car loan. The pressure became so burdensome until she suffered from insomnia, and she still had no one to talk to. Then, one day, a Christian neighbour greeted her with, “Sister, how are you and your son doing lately?” Finally, sister Teo found a pair of willing ears to share her problems with.

What she didn’t expected was not long after that, she received a phone call from Rev. Chang of Kluang Baptist Community Centre’s 7979 Holistic Care Station. He told her that their church was hoping that they can help her and accompany her during this difficult time, they will issue two times crisis intervention aid of RM600 each for her. When she hung off the phone, her can no longer hold her tears, at her most difficult time, the church had extended their helping hands.
 
Very soon, together with the first crisis intervention aid, Rev. Chang and a few volunteers made a house call and brought some non-perishable food for her. Due to pandemic, Rev. Chang together with the volunteers, sister Teo and her son each held a booklet of 《Blessing at your Doorsteps》in their hands. She could sense and felt the differences in the way the church served people compared to other religious groups, not only that the church care for their aid recipient’s physical needs, but also their emotional and spiritual needs. With encouragement from the church, sister Teo decided to leave her nightclub’s job, and by action make a change for her son.

But she doesn’t have much skills, what can she do? Not only she begun to look out for job, Rev. Chang and the volunteers also helped her to look out for job vacancies. God’s abundant grace comes beyond expectation when one day, while taking his lunch, Rev. Chang greeted the noodle store’s boss as usual showing concern by asking how was his health lately. He found out that the boss planned to retire and was looking for someone to take over his business. That was a great opportunity, so Rev. Chang introduced sister Teo to this boss, and they agreed that sister Teo would take over the business. So, sister Teo became the boss and started her own business.
 
Now, sister Teo’s business is growing steadily and she has another two plans in mind. Firstly, open up another branch for her son to run. Secondly, within her capability, helps others who are in need. She never forgets, that all these are possible because of God’s grace.

“医生，我不能停也不敢停，家里需要我”
当萍姐按下山打根浸信教会7979全人关怀站门铃的那刻，她并不晓得教会可以如何帮助她。因为她的需要太大了。
 
自从同居男友患上癌症，她以单薄的身子支撑着这个家。
否则，年老的母亲和正在就读中学的侄儿，就要一起喝西北风了。

所以，当长期累积的胃疾让她直不起腰，她得去工作；
所以，当心脏疾病让她几度晕眩，她还得工作。

萍姐甚至对医生说“我不能停也不敢停，家里需要我。”

断断续续付的水电费，房东的催租，家里的吃穿用度和医药费，她手停口停。这担子实在太大了。她听闻山打根浸信教会乐意帮助贫穷人，她想去试试运气。

“我愿意”
邱牧师和罗姐妹听毕萍姐的诉说，再经过初步家访和表明服务意愿后，短短两周就把萍姐第一期的急难救助金送到。

每次的急难救助金发放不但为萍姐紧绷的财务状况稍微解困。而且，配合《福气临门》，萍姐与罗姐妹有各种话题可谈。新冠防疫期间不能见面的日子，罗姐妹也常常电联萍姐，萍姐深深感受教会的善意。

即使四期的急难救助金发放完毕后，罗姐妹继续与萍姐分享《福气临门》，罗姐妹问到“上帝要将最好的礼物送给我们，你愿意接受主耶稣做你的救主吗？”

萍姐坚定地回复“我愿意。”

生活中，萍姐的需要未获得戏剧性的大改善。身体的病痛持续着，薪水依然不足支撑全家的基本需要。但，这一次，她不再一个人，她有教会肢体的陪伴，她有全知全能的神做她随时的帮助。

“Doctor, I can’t stop and dare not stop. My family needs me.”



When Ping Jie pressed on Sandakan Baptist Church 7979 Holistic Care Station’s door bell, she had no clue how the church could help her, for her needs are plentiful.
 
Ever since her boyfriend was diagnosed with cancer, she had to single-handedly support the whole family, including her old aged mother and a nephew who is in secondary school, despite her own physical illness.
 
When in severe gastric pain, she still has to work.
When her heart disease makes her dizzy, she must still work.
 
She told the doctor, “I can’t stop and dare not stop. My family needs me.”
 
Staring at the utility bills, rental, household daily expenses and medical bills, she simply cannot stop working. The financial burden is too overwhelming. When she heard that Sandakan Baptist Church is helping people in need, she decided to give it a try.



“I DO”


After Ping Jie shared her predicament with Pastor Khoo and Sister Loh, they visited her and decided to offer assistance.

Within two weeks, the 1st emergency crisis intervention fund was released to Ping Jie. 

Each time she received the financial aids, she signs a great relief. Furthermore, with the “Blessing at Your Doorstep” booklet, sister Loh and Ping Jie, can talk and share about many different things. During the pandemic, when they can’t meet each other, sister Loh continues to call and chat with her. Ping Jie felt the care and warmth of the church.

When the 4 months of emergency crisis funding support ended, sister Loh continues to visit her and asked her, “God gave us His best gift, do you want to accept Lord Jesus as your personal saviour?”
 Ping Jie said “Yes, I do.”, without hesitation. Although, Ping Jie’s life has not changed dramatically, her needs , sickness and pain remains, but she is no longer alone. She now has bothers and sisters by her side, and our Almighty God as her ever-present Help.

​“世上只有妈妈好，有妈的孩子像个宝” 
张妈自从丈夫去世后，一个人含辛茹苦地把小张抚养长大。 
但，张妈没有等到她苦尽甘来的好日子。一场意外，让小张从此瘫痪在床。六旬老妇肩上背负母子两人的生活开销。年复年地，她在附近的工厂做操作员养家，放工就赶回家当儿子的护工。 
 
儿子小张虽然身体瘫痪，但意识是清醒的。他心底清楚妈妈的付出，只是，传统华裔家庭，双方不常把爱说出口。母子俩以为，这样平静的日子会持续下去，直到那张迁厂通知的出现。 
 
早在之前，工友们之间就有耳闻工厂即将搬迁到另一个城市。直到一个月前，厂方正式通知，消息属实，工厂即将搬迁。这下，张妈乱了阵脚，她即将失业，试问她这活了一甲子的老妇尚有什么技能可以求得其他一阶半职。母子俩陷入前所未有的低迷。 
 
邻居大嫂看出了端倪，得知情况后，她向张妈提议去找新山真理长老教会7979全人关怀站帮忙。邻居大嫂自荐“我帮你告诉教会，我里面有认识人。”就这样新山真理长老教会介入了张妈母子的需要。 
 
教会委派小婷执事去跟进，她的真诚很快就获得张妈和小张的信任。教会不但替张妈申请了急难救助金，还各方各面地支援他们，有医师为小张调理身体，有赞助尿片，也有人一直为张妈物色适合的空缺。 
 
最明显是小张情绪的改变，他变得开朗，爱笑，珍惜妈妈的付出和不放弃。小张虽然遭遇意外，但他收获了妈妈、教会弟兄姐妹和天父的爱。如今，张妈已经找到新工作，小张则已经接受主耶稣为生命的救主，盼他的身心灵靠主恩日日更健壮。

“Mothers are the best. They are the best gift that every child can have.”
Mrs Teo raised her son, Teo, alone. It was a difficult process, which became even harder ever since her husband passed away.
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Her problems weren't over yet. Teo met with an accident which paralyzed him and left him bed-ridden. Mrs Teo, who was already in her sixties, was responsible for all their bills. Year after year, she worked as an operator in a nearby factory and rushed back to take care of her son everyday after work.

Although he was paralyzed, yet Teo was aware of his surroundings. He knew what his mother did for him, but they never expressed their love for each other, as a custom in their traditional Chinese family. They thought this routine would continue forever, until one day, Mrs Teo got word that their factory would be relocated.

Rumours of the big move had long spread across the factory. One month ago, the management officially broke the news to the workers. Mrs Teo started panicking, she was going to lose her job! Where would she work now? Their future was instantly plunged into darkness.

Incidentally, one of her neighbours noticed that something wasn't right, and asked her about what happen. She pointed Mrs Teo towards Chen-Li Presbyterian Church JB 7979 Holistic Care Station for help. She even volunteered to let someone from the church know about her situation. From then onwards, the church started attending to their needs.

The church then assigned Elder Xiao Ting. She started following up with Mrs Teo and Teo, and her sincerity made them trust her. The church not only helped Mrs Teo apply for the Emergency Fund, but also got a doctor to treat Teo, sponsored diapers for them, and even helped Mrs Teo get a new job.
 
Teo also changed a lot emotionally. He gradually became cheerful and was always smiling. He began appreciating his mother's perseverance. Even though he had an accident, he still received love and care from his mother, church members, and God.

Now, Mrs Teo has a new job. Teo also accepted Christ into his life as his Lord and Saviour. We hope that he will become stronger day by day by the grace of God.

​“妈妈，今天我想吃快熟面！”女儿又开始对雪丽（化名）撒娇。

雪丽是一名单亲妈妈，带着女儿离乡背井到雪兰莪甲洞讨生活。雪丽对养育孩子没有特别要求，只要女儿能吃得饱就够了。所以当孩子吵着要吃快熟面时，雪丽都会很快答应。

因雪丽患有子宫肌瘤，导致身体容易疲劳，不能执行长时间的工作。所以只能寻找兼职，接一些打扫卫生的工作来维持家计。

这两年因疫情，雪丽的工作机会大幅度减少，目前只剩住家楼下的一份清洁工。收入微薄，雪丽和女儿苦撑着生活。终于在2021年12月的圣诞节前夕，雪丽从网上得知7979全人关怀救助网络，便尝试拨电寻求帮助。

很快地，甲洞基督教宣恩堂7979全人关怀站的志工就上门拜访。身在异乡的她，看到有人前来探访，便欣喜上门迎接。志工深一层了解她的处境后，就为她申请7979急难救助金。

之后的几次探访，陈牧师都会叫上几位姐妹一同前往。她们都有着与雪丽相似的经历，所以雪丽很快地就能融入大家。这样陪伴与连结，让雪丽感受到了久违的归属感。就在第二次探访中，雪丽决志相信，接受耶稣成为她的救主。

在陪伴雪丽的过程，教会除了为她申请7979急难救助金，教她如何读经祷告，也和雪丽分享让女儿获得营养即均衡饮食的知识。为此牧师特意买了有机小米，好让她们都能吃得健康。收到为期3个月的7979急难救助金后，教会的社会关怀部每个月还支助雪丽两百令吉，好让她们不会一下断了援助而感受到极大的落差。

教会志工也关心雪丽的女儿。每次见面都会和她玩小游戏，并一起手工制作首饰。这位爱吃快熟面的小女孩，因着志工姐姐的耐心教导而听话学习克制。从每星期吃四到五餐快熟面，减到每星期一次，再到后来农历新年期间完全没有再碰快熟面了。
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身在异乡的单亲妈妈，因着教会的出现，找到了自己的归属感，再次建立属于自己的社会连结。盼望在接下来的日子里，雪丽能够更加敞开心怀，坦诚分享自己的故事，鼓励有相同经历的人，不要放弃。

​“Mummy, I want to eat Maggi!” Shirley’s daughter requested in pampering manner .
 
Shirley, a single mother, left her hometown for a living in Kepong, Selangor with her daughter. Her main concern in raising her daughter is to ensure she has enough food to eat. Whenever her daughter ask for Maggi, she will not hesitate to provide.
 
Shirley suffers from uterine fibroids causing her prone to fatigue and unable to work for long hours. Hence, she could only do some part time cleaning job to sustain the family.
 
Two years of pandemic greatly impacted her, as she was left with only one job as a part-time cleaner with little income, they struggle to survive. Finally, on Christmas eve last year, Shirley came to know about 7979 Holistic Network via the website and she called up for help.
 
Very soon, volunteers from 7979 Holistic Station, Gereja Christian Grace Kepong visited her. Having been away from home, she hardly has anyone visiting her here, she was really happy to welcome them. After a brief interview, the volunteers decided to assist her to apply for the 7979 Crisis Intervention Fund.
 
During the subsequent follow-up visits, Rev Tan brought along a few church sisters. They have similar experience like Shirley, so she gets along with them easily. This new acquaintance and companionship brings much comfort to Shirley. Shirley decided to accept Jesus as her personal saviour during the  second visitation.
 
Apart from helping her to apply for 7979 assistance, the church volunteers also teach her how to pray and read the Bible, and also share with her the importance of balanced diet for her daughter. Rev Tan even bought her organic millets, so that they can eat healthily. After 3 months of assistance via the 7979 Crisis Intervention fund, the church continued to help this family using the church fund, so that they can carry on with their life without hardships.
 
7979 volunteers also show concerns to Shirley’s daughter during the home visitations.  Spending time to play simple games and doing DIY jewellery with her. They also educate and guide her on the side effects of frequent consumption of instant noodle. She heeded the advice and reduce her consumption of Maggi from 4 to 5 times a week to once a week. Until the recent Chinese New Year, she has stopped eating Maggi noodles!
 
Because of the care from the church, this single mother began to feel the warmth and start to connect with others in the community. We hope that in time to come, she will be more open, stronger and willing to share her experience to encourage those who suffers the same fate.  Shirley, don’t give up !

​“哈喽，请问是7979吗？安娣需要食物，你们可以帮帮我吗？”
2021年6月1日，政府再次执行全面行动管制。许多工厂无法开工，波及在家做加工商用纸盒的英姐也失去了收入。
 
早年，英姐婚姻失败，只身来到沙登自力更生。她住在店屋楼上，以微薄薪水养活自己。第一次的行动管制，英姐节俭使用仅有的积蓄。好不容易挨到工厂再次运作，但没想到元气还没回复就再次受到重击。
 
英姐和蔼可亲，人际关系经营得非常好。在她挨着面包配水的危机关头，也有朋友偶尔接济她，并向她介绍可寻求的资源。
 
“英姐，现在很多商家有响应“举白旗运动” ，你有没有试过向这些商家申请？” 7979服务部的同工问道。
 
“有，安娣有打去。但是他们要安娣的出粮单，安娣没有所以申请不到。” 此外，7979服务部的同工还得知，英姐累积水电欠款，可能就快断水断电。
 
所幸，博特拉基督教会7979全人关怀站就在英姐不远处。得知英姐的需要，教会志管人立即联系英姐。教会不但为英姐申请急难救助金，还额外为英姐购买干粮，让英姐不需要再面包配水充饥。
 
教会志管人回忆和英姐的第一次见面，隔着防疫安全距离，英姐拿着教会的急难救助金和一大袋食物，她感动得说不出话。往后，透过无数次的电话慰问，一再而再地向教会表达感恩。
 
虽然英姐目不识丁，不过教会巧妙地在电话慰问中，把《福气临门》的重点带出，向英姐分享在困境中也可以有的正面心态与观念。如今，英姐的工厂已经重新营运，英姐也恢复了之前的收入水平。她谢谢教会的陪伴，并且向往早日有机会参加教会的聚会。

​“Hello, is it 7979? Aunty needs food, can you help me?”
 
When the government announce for MCO once again on 1st June 2021, many factories were forced to shut down. Sister Ying who was folding packaging boxes at home was also being affected and lost her income.
 
Sister Ying moved to Serdang alone many years back after an unsuccessful marriage.  She stayed at 1st floor of a shop lot, stand on her own feet with little that she got. During the first MCO, she carried on a simple life with her savings. Finally, the factory start operates again after a long wait. But little did she know that another hit came before she managed to recover from her loss.
 
Sister Ying is very friendly; she has good interpersonal relationship with others. During the most difficult time when she had only bread and water, her friends will occasionally help her. Sometimes, they would introduce and connect her with available resources.
 
“Sister Ying, now many merchants have responded to the “White Flag Movement”, have you tried applying for aid from any of them?” 7979 Department co-worker asked.
 
“Yes, aunty did called. But they ask for aunty’s payslip and I don’t have, so aunty can’t apply.” Furthermore, 7979 co-worker found that Sister Ying owed electricity and water bills for some time. Very soon, utilities supply might be cut off.
 
Luckily, Petra Christian Church 7979 Holistic Care Station was located nearby to Sister Ying’s place. When they got to know about this, the station manager immediately contacted her. They not only helped her to apply for emergency aid fund, but also bought her some dried food. Sister Ying no longer needs to live on bread and water only.  
 
The manager shared with us, sister Ying was so grateful when she received the fund and the food. Even though that is the first time they meet and with safety distance, he can strongly felt it. After that, each time during phone call, she also expresses her gratitude.
 
Although sister Ying is illiterate, but through the phone call, the church shared with her the important point in “Blessing At Your Doorstep”, encouraged her that even during difficult time, we can stay positive. Now, the factory had started to operate, her income had also back to normal. She is very thankful that during the most difficult time, the church helps and stays through with her; she is looking forward to join church service soon.