吗哪食物银行
Manna Food Bank
动员教会的志工,为贫穷及弱势家庭提供粮食辅助及生活上的关心陪伴
Mobilise church volunteers to distribute food aid, care and companionship to underprivileged families.
贫穷和弱势的家庭,是社会中最脆弱的一群。我们希望透过吗哪包,减轻他们的生活重担,让他们有余钱用于其他紧急的需要上,如医疗或孩子的教育。
吗哪食物银行,透过7979全人关怀站动员志工,每两个月派发一次价值约200令吉的吗哪包到贫穷和弱势家庭当中,为期6次。 |
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Poor and under privilege families are the most vulnerable group of the society. We hope that, Manna Food Bag can help to reduce their financial burden, enable them to have extra money to cover other emergency needs, such as medical and children’s education.
Manna Food Bank operates through mobilising the Volunteers of 7979 Holistic Care Station, personally visit and deliver once every 2 months, the Manna Food Bag worth RM200 each to the poor and under privilege families. There are a total of six deliveries in a year to each of these identified families. |
张爷爷(化名),一位8旬独居老人,有家不归,独自到街头住宿。
Grandpa Chong (Pseudonym), in his eighties, is homeless and he lives on the street.
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文/蔡欣仪 摘自/7979杂志2019年12月刊 张爷爷(化名),一位8旬独居老人,有家不归,独自到街头住宿。 两年前的某一天早晨,麦师母如往常来到菜市场买菜,转眼间看见张爷爷独自坐在街角,便上前关心他。他是北海浸信会的第一个个案,现在相信耶稣并且已受洗。 教会为张爷爷找到遮风挡雨的落脚地。他目前住在一间位于四楼的组屋。80岁的他,身体依然健壮,每天都会到楼下散步,再爬楼梯上楼。他感受到主内弟兄姐妹的关爱,也因为相信耶稣,每个星期三和星期日,张爷爷都会坚持到教会参加祷告会和主日聚会,除非他尿酸脚痛得不能走路。 教会也为他申请吗哪食物银行的援助。由于张爷爷没有工作,除了吗哪包里的干粮外,麦师母常会买一些鸡蛋和马铃薯给他。他会自己下厨煮三餐,节省又健康。 以前张爷爷的脾气很不好,在这两年的吗哪之路,张爷爷变得乐观开朗,凡事感恩,对人更是随和热情又好客,总是笑脸迎人。 Continue reading
Word by Sing Gee Extracted from 7979 Magazine, Dec. 2019 Issue Grandpa Chong (Pseudonym), in his eighties, is homeless and lives on the street. Two years ago, when Mrs. Mak (Rev. Mak’s wife) was on her routine morning visit to the wet market , she caught a glimpse of Grandpa Chong sitting at a far corner of the street, she walked over out of concern. As it turn out, Grandpa Chong became the first Manna Food Bag recipient of Butterworth Baptist Church, and he is now also a baptised believer of Jesus Christ. The church found a shelter for grandpa Chong, which is a unit located on the fourth floor of a flat. Although in his eighties, he is still healthy, able to perform his daily morning walk and climb the stairs. He is loved by brothers and sisters in Christ, as a believer himself, he never missed attending the weekly prayer meetings on Wednesday and Sunday worship services, unless he is been attacked by gout pains. As he is not working, the Church applied Manna Food Bank aid for him. Mrs. Mak also regularly on her own initiative, buys eggs and potatoes for him. Grandpa Chong cooks his own 3 meals, living a simple and healthy lifestyle. Grandpa Chong used to have bad temper, however, the last two years of Manna pilgrimage, he becomes happier and light hearted, always thankful. He is also more friendly and hospitable, often putting on a cheerful smile. |
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健谈、乐于助人、笑口常开是丽娜(化名)的“代名词”。
Talkative, helpful, cheerful are Lina’s (Pseudonym) “nicknames”.
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文/蔡欣仪 摘自/7979杂志2019年12月刊 健谈、乐于助人、笑口常开是丽娜(化名)的“代名词”。她是一位独居老人,没有结婚生子。不久前因为动了眼睛手术,又不小心跌伤了脚,因此无法继续工作。 教会透过张爷爷认识她。刚开始,生活在社会基层的她,面对着种种问题和烦恼。教会为她找到了一间挡风遮雨的家,也帮她申请了吗哪食物银行,减轻她在生活中的负担,不必为三餐而担忧。 因为吗哪食物银行,丽娜生活开始改善。她还说,“没有其他机构像7979一样,会把食物包送到家里,而且东西齐全,除了粮食还有日常用品。”除此之外,志工还会常常来到家里关心她,让她感到很感恩也很开心。 丽娜在教会里得到的关心与帮助,让她在朋友遇到问题时,都会将朋友带到教会。 Continue reading
Word by Sing Gee Extracted from 7979 Magazine, Dec. 2019 Issue Talkative, helpful, cheerful are Lina’s (Pseudonym) “nicknames”. She is a single, elderly lady who lives alone. Not long ago, after her eye surgery, she sustained leg injury following a fall, therefore she was not able to hold on to her job. It was Grandpa Chong who introduced her to us. At that time, she was living at the bottom of social hierarchy, facing various problems and worries. The church found a shelter and, applied Manna Food Bank aid for her, this had lessen her financial burden and she no longer need to worry for her 3 meals. Because of Manna Food Bags, Lina’s life gradually improved. She even said that, “There is no organisation like 7979, sending the food bags to our doorsteps, complete with daily essentials, not just food supply, but also include toiletries.” On top of that, volunteers also visit frequently to offer care, all these really make her happy and grateful. Lina was touched by the care and love from church, as a result, whenever her friends encounter some problems, she will not hesitate to bring them to the church. |