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At 6 a.m. the city came to life with the soft morning glow creeping in at dawn, Zhi Peng (Pseudonym) dragging his aching and tired body out of bed and went to the kitchen to make a cup of milk for his mother, then went out to buy breakfast for his father. He would start to do house chores after settling his parents’ breakfast. When all these were done, he hurriedly went to work, grabbing two slices of bread for breakfast nearby his workplace and began another hectic day. Every month, he used up all his money on his parents, paying rent, buying expensive milk and disposable diapers, etc. He is the only child and the sole breadwinner. He is aware that everything in this household will collapse without him. Whenever this came to mind, he would feel the tremendous pressure on his shoulders, and sighed “What is the purpose for me to live on?”
Life drastic change
Zhi Peng, who is in his forties, used to live alone in Penang after he shifted from Kuala Lumpur before living with his parents. He rented a room in an apartment in Penang and lived a hassle-free life without worrying about meals. As a responsible delivery man, he would transport goods to designated destinations with his car every morning. Although his salary was not high, he could still have some savings as he is a humble and simple man. His only wish was to live a peaceful life, with occasional extravagance on food or things to reward himself.
However, this peaceful and stable life changed drastically, when heavy responsibilities fell upon his shoulder. In 2022, his parents’ health suddenly deteriorated, his father became physically impaired due to a stroke and his mother was diagnosed with alzheimer. They are no longer capable of managing themselves. Therefore, his parents had to move to Penang to live with him in another room he rented for them. With this addition, Zhi Peng had to carry the pressure of their livelihood and financial burden alone. Not only did his expenses increase, but he also had to live with them to take care of their meals and living conditions. Besides his full-time job, he has to take up part-time jobs to cover their extra expenses. Thankfully, his landlord did not collect the rent for the additional room, and it was a great relief for him. He also received RM500 of allowance from the Ministry of Social Welfare for taking care of OKU parents. Nevertheless, Zhi Peng still has to live on a tight budget, trying to make ends meet by working tirelessly, and the burdens of taking care of his parents had affected him physically and emotionally. 
Pr. Lim Lang Huang is the 7979 Holistic Care Station’s Volunteer Manager of Butterworth Life Baptist Church, who is in-charge of caring for the underprivileged in their community. She visited Zhi Peng immediately upon HQ 7979’s referral. When Pr. Lim Lang Huang came to understand his condition, she decided to apply for 7979 Manna Food bag to relieve some burden off his shoulder. After a long-term caring and accompanying, Pr. Lim Lang Huang discovered that Zhi Peng’s problems were not limited to lack of food but also his emotional condition as he is constantly under tremendous pressure. So Pr. Lim Lang Huang always sent short messages to greet and check-up on him. Consequently, Zhi Peng slowly gained motivation to live, he planned to use his savings to buy a unit of Rumah Mampu Milik jointly launched by the Penang government and corporates. Their condition seems to improve gradually…
another blowAnother blow hit Zhi Peng’s slowly gained motivated life. His mother, who is in her eighties, initially still capable of consuming normal meals, hurt her spine after she fell out of her bed. Thus she can no longer take solid food, but has to consume nutritional milk that goes into her stomach through a tube inserted through her nasal passage. To ensure sufficient nutrient intake, the medical personnel suggested she drink a particular brand of nutritional milk. Besides this, the doctor also advised that Zhi Peng’s mother should purchase a spine-friendly nursing bed. However, it was too costly for Zhi Peng, so he had to forgo that option. The savings that he initially kept for purchasing a new house depleted quickly due to his mother's worsening condition and massive expenses. At that moment, Zhi Peng felt that the dream and little motivation that he slowly built up became meaningless.
These things, such as adult diapers, were bought by Zhi Peng to care for his mother
“I’ve worked so hard for so long, yet I still can’t see the way out.” Zhi Peng who had been taking care of his parents alone for a long time, slowly developed many negative thoughts, such as “I take care of them, but who is going to take care of me?” He felt lonely and unbearable… Every month, he would advance a sum not more than RM3000 of his salary to pay rental and utility fees, then buy things such as diapers, nutritional milk, father’s meal and so on. There was once when his car broke down, it needed a long-term massive repair, but his job required a car to transport goods, so he turned out renting a car to transport goods. Zhi Peng did confess to Pr. Lim Lang Huang that he couldn’t see the purpose for him to live on, he even had suicidal thoughts. Nevertheless, he continued to serve his parents relentlessly, even though he was so tired, while worrying that if he fell sick, then nobody could take care of his parents, so he carried painkillers with him at all times. The pressure of life has taken a toll on Zhi Peng, his brain was overwhelmed with negative thoughts, he did not have anyone to pour out to, until he shared it with Pr. Lim Lang Huang. She patiently listened to him pouring out his thoughts with tears rolling down his cheeks. As Zhi Peng wiped off the tears, he felt relief that at last someone heard his sorrow, his shoulder immediately felt lighter, and a long gone smile reemerged from his face. Later, the Care Station applied to 7979 Family Crisis Intervention Fund for aid on behalf of Zhi Peng. January of 2025, Zhi Peng went to the Care Station to collect the money, it was not a lot, but he could use it to pay the rent, it gave him some moment of relief. People that helped Zhi Peng were not limited to Pr. Lim. At the beginning of 2025, other volunteers at the Care Station also extended their hands to him. Zhi Peng’s mother was also selected to receive 4 packs of “Metabolic Basic” milk powder every month, which nutritionists and food therapists of Alpro Pharmacy prepared. Finally, the pressure of a son’s duty became lighter. 清晨六点，当城市在黎明的微光中静悄悄苏醒，志平（化名）带着疲惫、酸痛的身躯从被窝中起身，走到厨房为母亲泡奶粉，接着买早餐给父亲；当他安顿父母、做完家务事后，便匆匆出门，在公司附近吃了两片面包，开始一天忙碌的工作。每个月，他把刚挣到的钱都花在父母身上：还房租、购买昂贵的奶粉和尿布等等。他不仅是家里唯一的孩子，也是唯一一个经济支柱。他深深知道这家若没有了他，所有的一切将瞬间倒塌。每每想到这些，沉重的压力涌上心头，志平不禁发出感叹——“我为什么活着”？
生活发生巨变四十多岁的志平，在与父母同住之前，早年便从吉隆坡迁来槟城定居，在槟城一座公寓里租一间小房居住。当时，他过着无忧无虑、三餐温饱的日子。每天早上，他身为送货员，需要驾驶自己的车，尽责地把货物送到指定地点；虽然收入微薄，却不求大富大贵，对物质的要求也不高，每个月有做储蓄。他只想过上安稳的生活，偶尔可以花点钱享用美食、购买稍微昂贵的东西来犒赏自己。
然而，这样的生活突然发生巨变，重大的责任打破志平那原本平凡、稳定的日子。2022年，父母亲健康突然恶化：父亲中风行动不便，母亲患上老人痴呆症，他们失去生活自理能力。于是，父母亲从吉隆坡搬到槟城与他同住。为了安顿父母的住所，志平多租一间房给父母。这一住，家中的生活重担和经济压力瞬间落在志平一个人身上。他的开销不仅激增，还需全权负责照顾双亲的饮食起居。除了正职，他也兼职做其它的工作，以增加收入。幸而，房东没有向志平多收一间房的租金，让他可以喘一口气。他也有为父母向马来西亚社会福利部申请照顾父母（残障人士）RM500的援助金。尽管如此，志平依旧咬紧牙关，默默忙着生活，每天在繁重的工作与照顾父母之间奔波，心力交瘁。 
林兰芳传道是北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站志管人，负责关心社区里的弱势群体。当她接到7979转介志平的消息后，就前往拜访志平。当林传道了解到他一家面临的困境后，决定为他们申请“7979吗哪食物包”，以缓解他们的生活负担。随着长期的关怀与陪伴，林传道渐渐发现，志平不仅仅是面临物质上的困境，其内心饱受异常的煎熬，因此时常发短讯问候和关心志平的近况。于是，志平有了生活的动力，并计划使用储蓄向政府订购一间半私人房屋。家里的情况似乎逐步获得改善......
再次的打击一场意外再次打击志平生活的动力。八十岁的母亲忽然在床上，因重心不稳，不慎从床边跌下来，导致脊椎受伤。就此，她不只是卧床不起，再也无法像从前那样好好进食。医生为母亲在鼻子上插入鼻胃管，以便将泡好的奶粉透过吸管输入她的胃里，以获取营养。为了摄取足够的营养，医护人员告诉志平，母亲只能吸收X牌奶粉。此外，医生建议志平为母亲添购有益于脊椎的医疗床，但不便宜，他只能作罢。他原本为了改善家庭生活而努力存钱购买房屋，母亲健康恶化的意外事件和庞大费用的支出，迫使他辛苦积攒的储蓄几乎在短期内灰飞烟灭。好不容易建立的梦想和生活动力，这一刻对志平而言，似乎变得毫无意义。
志平为了照顾母亲而添购的用品，包括纸尿片。
“努力了那么久，但是依然看不到尽头” 长期独自为照顾父母的辛劳，令志平忍不住产生这些种种负面的想法。“我照顾他们，但是谁来照顾我。” 他孤单难耐......每个月，他常常向老板预支不到三千令吉的薪水来缴付房租、水电费，其余就是添购尿布、奶粉和父亲的餐饮费等等。有次他的车子出了问题，需要长期送修。由于工作需要用到车子，他只好每天租车来载货。志平向林兰芳传道坦言：他看不到活下去的意义，也有轻生的念头。虽然如此，他仍撑着疲劳的身子来照顾父母，深怕有朝一日自己病倒了，无人照顾父母。所以随时预备好止痛药。 种种的生活压力和负面思想涌现在志平的脑海中，他不知可以向谁诉说内心的苦楚，只好在一次机会中告诉林传道。林传道耐心地听志平说完他的苦楚。此时，眼泪从志平的眼角滑落；他抹了湿润的眼角，仿佛终于有人听到他的心声。他的肩膀似乎放松了许多，脸上也迎来了久违的笑颜。随后，关怀站再次为志平申请7979急难救助金。2025年1月，志平来关怀站索取这笔经费，数额不多，但他能用这笔经费偿还房租，也为他艰难的生活带来些许喘息的机会。2025年伊始，帮助志平的人不仅仅有林传道，关怀站的其他志工正向志平伸出援手，以及志平的母亲成功从大专药剂（Alpro Pharmacy）获得每个月四包由营养师和饮食治疗师特调的“Metabolic Basic”营养奶粉。儿子生活的压力有所缓解。  click here for english VERSION
The employer looking at Yong Fa’s (pseudonym) Identification Card said: “Sorry, wa tak boleh pakai you. Usia sudah tinggi.” A feeling of despondency quickly came over him, and he uttered, "Now, I’m a gone case.”
I don't have a home
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He finally has a place to settle
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雇主看着永发（化名）的身份证号码，然后说了句：“Sorry, wa tak boleh pakai you. Usia sudah tinggi. （译：我无法再聘你，因你年事已高。）” 永发心想，“这次真的完蛋了！”
我没有家
保安亭就是睡觉的地方
七十几岁的永发，从未读过书，不曾踏进校园，也不知道学校里面是什么样子。他出生于雪兰莪州的万挠（Rawang）小城镇。家中有许多兄弟姐妹，唯独小妹上过学，读到小学六年级。年轻时，永发到处去闯，曾在马来西亚多个州属打拼，最后几年便选择在槟城北海落脚，当上一名保安。
永发说：“我没有家，保安亭就是我晚上睡觉的地方。”白天，他到附近的社区跟朋友喝茶聊天。下午六点，他就赶去冲凉准备，并开始在某组屋的保安亭上夜班。夜深时，如果没什么大动静，他便休息睡觉。对永发而言，有“瓦遮头”可以歇息，有一些收入可以让自己吃顿饱饭，偶尔还有零钱买包香烟，已是足矣。
永发说：“我没有家，保安亭就是我晚上睡觉的地方。”白天，他到附近的社区跟朋友喝茶聊天。下午六点，他就赶去冲凉准备，并开始在某组屋的保安亭上夜班。夜深时，如果没什么大动静，他便休息睡觉。对永发而言，有“瓦遮头”可以歇息，有一些收入可以让自己吃顿饱饭，偶尔还有零钱买包香烟，已是足矣。
没有落脚地
只能流浪生活
然而，日子一天天地过去，永发的年纪和身体已不如以往。社区里的保安工作，渐渐由外籍劳工取代。虽然语言不通，但他们个个人高马大、年轻力壮。干起事来，能让社区的居民们多了一份安心。永发开始有了就业问题，即便朋友帮忙介绍工作，雇主一看到他的身份证号码，了解到他的年纪后都不愿聘他。
失去落脚地的永发，被迫开启了流浪生活。他曾遭遇车祸，导致眼睛受伤，让他的困境雪上加霜。他在路边的小庙里留宿，肚子饿时就伸手拿了庙里的祭品来吃。下雨的时候，周围有很多蚊子，他难以入睡。这样孤苦伶仃的日子，永发熬过了整整两年。后来，他移居到某个组屋的石凳处落脚。在那里，每天都有人乘搭电梯。日子久了，有些街坊也认识了永发，并知道他是一个无家可归的老人。
失去落脚地的永发，被迫开启了流浪生活。他曾遭遇车祸，导致眼睛受伤，让他的困境雪上加霜。他在路边的小庙里留宿，肚子饿时就伸手拿了庙里的祭品来吃。下雨的时候，周围有很多蚊子，他难以入睡。这样孤苦伶仃的日子，永发熬过了整整两年。后来，他移居到某个组屋的石凳处落脚。在那里，每天都有人乘搭电梯。日子久了，有些街坊也认识了永发，并知道他是一个无家可归的老人。
你为什么自己一个人
睡在石凳上？
安娜就是其中之一。她将永发的情况转告北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站的林兰芳传道，林传道便安排时间前去关心永发。她说：“我第一次见他就问他为什么自己一个人睡在石凳上。”永发没有隐瞒自己，对林传道的提问都如实相告。她尝试帮永发到当地社会福利局（Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, JKM）申请乐龄人士援助金。但碍于永发没有个人住址，申请便遭驳回。
山穷水尽疑无路，柳暗花明又一村。有位7979吗哪食物包受惠者阿珍（化名），刚好住在同一栋组屋。林传道从中穿针引线，阿珍便以低价租房给永发。永发终于有了个人住址，再次申请乐龄人士援助金时，便很快获批。
“直到，遇到林传道，我才有今天的好日子 ……” 永发哽咽难言，他停顿了一会儿，然后继续说：“如果不是传道，我真的不知道要怎么办。”虽然永发已经是一个七十多岁的老人，但当他情不自禁地说出他心中的感叹时，仿佛是一个终于找到回家的路的孩子。林传道想起，刚接触永发时，他满脸愁容，脾气也不好。而今，他因先前获得7979急难救助金的援助，租了自己的家，然后又获得福利部的援助，脸上终于露出久违的笑容。
山穷水尽疑无路，柳暗花明又一村。有位7979吗哪食物包受惠者阿珍（化名），刚好住在同一栋组屋。林传道从中穿针引线，阿珍便以低价租房给永发。永发终于有了个人住址，再次申请乐龄人士援助金时，便很快获批。
“直到，遇到林传道，我才有今天的好日子 ……” 永发哽咽难言，他停顿了一会儿，然后继续说：“如果不是传道，我真的不知道要怎么办。”虽然永发已经是一个七十多岁的老人，但当他情不自禁地说出他心中的感叹时，仿佛是一个终于找到回家的路的孩子。林传道想起，刚接触永发时，他满脸愁容，脾气也不好。而今，他因先前获得7979急难救助金的援助，租了自己的家，然后又获得福利部的援助，脸上终于露出久违的笑容。
永发曾睡在石凳上一段日子
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他终于有个安定的居所
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Xiao Ping (pseudonym) is a single mother of fifty of age, with 2 boys in Form 4 and Form 1 respectively. They are living in the house left by her late husband. She works in a factory as a production line operator, mainly in charge of inspection and categorising items. The whole family lives on her meagre salary of RM1500. Although life is still difficult, Xiao Ping is very grateful for the 7979 Holistic Care Station (hereinafter known as Care Station) of Butterworth Life Baptist Church, which extended assistance to her when she was deep in the pit of sorrow. She openly shared that she would not be hopeful without Care Station's extended assistance.
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Family Lives Collapsed
IN A SUDDEN
Xiao Ping had a few jobs before she got married. After she got to know her late husband, she gradually quit those jobs and became a full-time wife. Her late husband, who worked at a Furniture shop became the sole breadwinner. She thought that she and her late husband could live happily ever after. However, with the demise of her late husband, her family's dreams were utterly shattered. During that period, her late husband had a fever which lasted for days. He consulted many doctors, even traditional Chinese physicians, but none could diagnose the source of his illness. His family gave him many health products and supplements, hoping he would recuperate, however, their effort seemed to go down the drain. At that moment, Xiao Ping began to think that her late husband’s health issues could be related to his smoking habit. When her late husband’s condition was a little better, he immediately drove himself hard at work till he dropped, leaving behind Xiao Ping and two still ignorant boys, a house and a sum of RM1000 cash in hand.
Xiao Ping seemed to lose her pillar of strength with her late husband’s demise. Being a single mother, she has to quickly accept the facts, swallow all her sorrow and emotions and take up the responsibility of being a breadwinner. The burden she carried on her shoulder worsened when dizziness due to high blood pressure hit her. Nevertheless, she stood boldly facing all the challenges before her because she knew her growing boys needed her. When Pr. Lim Lang Huang of Butterworth Life Baptist Church’s Care Station came to know of her late husband’s demise, she visited her during the funeral and sent her condolences while getting to know her more …
Not long after they became acquainted, Pr. Lim helped her to apply for the 7979 Family Crisis Intervention Fund and Manna Food Bank’s aid to give them some financial relief. Pr. Lim’s kind actions comforted Xiao Ping. She is thankful that the 7979 Care Station extended assistance when she was helpless. Pr. Lim did not only assist in applying for Crisis Intervention Fund’s aid and Manna Food Bags, she also prayed for problems that Xiao Ping encountered. Pr. Lim’s prayers had somehow helped her to relieve a little and tone down the initially anxious, insecure and tense Xiao Ping.
Xiao Ping seemed to lose her pillar of strength with her late husband’s demise. Being a single mother, she has to quickly accept the facts, swallow all her sorrow and emotions and take up the responsibility of being a breadwinner. The burden she carried on her shoulder worsened when dizziness due to high blood pressure hit her. Nevertheless, she stood boldly facing all the challenges before her because she knew her growing boys needed her. When Pr. Lim Lang Huang of Butterworth Life Baptist Church’s Care Station came to know of her late husband’s demise, she visited her during the funeral and sent her condolences while getting to know her more …
Not long after they became acquainted, Pr. Lim helped her to apply for the 7979 Family Crisis Intervention Fund and Manna Food Bank’s aid to give them some financial relief. Pr. Lim’s kind actions comforted Xiao Ping. She is thankful that the 7979 Care Station extended assistance when she was helpless. Pr. Lim did not only assist in applying for Crisis Intervention Fund’s aid and Manna Food Bags, she also prayed for problems that Xiao Ping encountered. Pr. Lim’s prayers had somehow helped her to relieve a little and tone down the initially anxious, insecure and tense Xiao Ping.
Troubles Keep
COMING ONE AFTER ANOTHER
Before Xiao Ping could fully recover from the passing of her spouse, her eldest son’s stomach was in sudden pain. The doctor diagnosed that it was appendicitis, which needed immediate surgery. Xiao Ping felt lonely and helpless again, so she called Pr. Lim for help. Pr. Lim comforted her and went to the hospital with lunch packed for Xiao Ping, this thoughtful act warmed her heart. Her worries did not stop even though her son’s surgery went smoothly; she still worried about their growth, educational expenses and household income.
Pr. Lim suggested that Xiao Ping to look for a job to get back on her feet. Actually she tried several jobs in the first year of her husband passing, however these jobs did not went well with her, so she could not stay on those jobs for long. Up till 2024, through the recommendation of a sister at the Care Station, she finally found a job that she is happy with at a factory. With the addition of a monthly salary, their family’s condition gradually improved.
Xiao Ping looked at the sturdy sofa made by her late husband, her heart filled with thanksgiving as she recalled the hard work he had done. At the same time, she is very grateful to the Care Station, which had extended assistance at her most vulnerable moment. Through the 7979 Family Crisis Intervention Fund and Manna Food Bank, she received much practical aid, besides spiritual support and encouragement. Xiao Ping is willing to overcome difficulties and move on for the good of her sons and herself.
Pr. Lim suggested that Xiao Ping to look for a job to get back on her feet. Actually she tried several jobs in the first year of her husband passing, however these jobs did not went well with her, so she could not stay on those jobs for long. Up till 2024, through the recommendation of a sister at the Care Station, she finally found a job that she is happy with at a factory. With the addition of a monthly salary, their family’s condition gradually improved.
Xiao Ping looked at the sturdy sofa made by her late husband, her heart filled with thanksgiving as she recalled the hard work he had done. At the same time, she is very grateful to the Care Station, which had extended assistance at her most vulnerable moment. Through the 7979 Family Crisis Intervention Fund and Manna Food Bank, she received much practical aid, besides spiritual support and encouragement. Xiao Ping is willing to overcome difficulties and move on for the good of her sons and herself.
The Sofa Made by her Late Husband
Epilogue: About Pr. Lim Lang Huang
Pr. Lim Lan Huang
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Pr. Lim is the senior pastor of 7979 Care Station at Butterworth Life Baptist Church. She cares wholeheartedly for the underprivileged in her community. Besides being busy with church matters, she spends most of her time visiting or caring for them.
Pr. Lim is passionate about accompanying and visiting, and she often brings a few bags of things along with her, such as new clothes, non-perishable food, or freshly packed meals for them. Sometimes, she does feel tired, but the desire to minister and care for others drives her to bring warmth and love to every corner. |
However, long-term tiredness and a stressful lifestyle eventually took a toll on her. She had a mild stroke in February 2023, which forced her to stop living a hectic life. After half a year of treatment and rest, she gradually recovered, yet she is no longer as mobile as before. Visitation and caring work become difficult. Previously, she could drive herself anywhere she wanted to, but now she has to work according to her husband’s schedule; he will drive her to visitation.
Her mind was no longer as clear as before; she often felt heavy-headed, thoughts were mushy, and memory worsened too. “There are times I feel so down when I can’t do the things I wanted to do, it was very frustrating.” She felt so helpless and defeated by these changes that she felt like giving up. Yet, despite all these, Pr. Lim still cares for the underprivileged in her community.
One and a half years later, Pr. Lim’s condition has tremendously improved; she can finally drive herself, and many petty tasks are becoming manageable. Although she has not fully recovered, she still wants to serve the needy in her community while she is still capable. She is convinced that God still wants to use her in this area; moreover, witnessing aid recipients gradually overcome their difficulties has always been comforting.
Her mind was no longer as clear as before; she often felt heavy-headed, thoughts were mushy, and memory worsened too. “There are times I feel so down when I can’t do the things I wanted to do, it was very frustrating.” She felt so helpless and defeated by these changes that she felt like giving up. Yet, despite all these, Pr. Lim still cares for the underprivileged in her community.
One and a half years later, Pr. Lim’s condition has tremendously improved; she can finally drive herself, and many petty tasks are becoming manageable. Although she has not fully recovered, she still wants to serve the needy in her community while she is still capable. She is convinced that God still wants to use her in this area; moreover, witnessing aid recipients gradually overcome their difficulties has always been comforting.
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五十岁的晓萍（化名）是一名单亲妈妈，与两名儿子（中四和中一）住在丈夫生前留下的房子。她在一家工厂担任生产线操作员，主要负责检查和分类产品。现在全家靠着她一笔微薄的薪水RM1500来生活。尽管生活艰难，晓萍仍感谢北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站（以下简称“关怀站”）在她最无助的时候伸出援手。她坦言，如果没有关怀站的帮助，她可能无法对生活怀抱盼望。
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家庭生活
瞬间崩塌
结婚前，晓萍曾做过几份工作。与丈夫相识并结婚后，她逐渐放下工作，成为全职妈妈。而在一家私人家具店工作的丈夫，则成为家里的主要经济来源。原本以为，她能与丈夫、就此过上幸福、安稳的日子。然而，丈夫突然病逝，打乱了整个家庭的节奏。当时，他持续发烧，也见了多名医生；无论是中医或西医，医生都无法诊断病因。家人也为他准备不少养生食品，希望能改善他的身体，始终不见好转。为此，晓萍只能猜测丈夫的健康问题，可能与他有抽烟的习惯息息相关。当病情稍微好转，他立即投入工作，拼命赶工。他最终不低病魔，留下晓萍、尚未懂事的孩子们、一栋房子和仅存的一千令吉。
丈夫骤然离晓萍而去，让她好像失去了赖以支撑的力量。作为单亲妈妈，她不仅要消化悲伤情绪，更需要撑起整个家。与此同时高血压的困扰，加重她的身心负担，她时不时出现头晕。她仍坚强面对眼前的挑战，因为她深深知道，孩子成长过程需要妈妈。当北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站负责社会关怀的林兰芳传道，获知晓萍丈夫的消息后，就出席丧礼给予慰问和关心，并进一步了解晓萍的生活情况......
认识晓萍后不久，林传道顺利地帮他们向7979申请急难救助金和“吗哪食物包”，来缓解当下遇到的经济困境。林传道的举动让晓萍获得很大的安慰。感谢关怀站在她感到无助的时候，向她伸出援手。林传道不只协助晓萍申请救助金和吗哪食物包，她也为晓萍遇到的问题祷告。这令原本内心焦虑、不安和紧绷的晓萍，听了传道为她做的祷告后，内心也轻松了许多。
丈夫骤然离晓萍而去，让她好像失去了赖以支撑的力量。作为单亲妈妈，她不仅要消化悲伤情绪，更需要撑起整个家。与此同时高血压的困扰，加重她的身心负担，她时不时出现头晕。她仍坚强面对眼前的挑战，因为她深深知道，孩子成长过程需要妈妈。当北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站负责社会关怀的林兰芳传道，获知晓萍丈夫的消息后，就出席丧礼给予慰问和关心，并进一步了解晓萍的生活情况......
认识晓萍后不久，林传道顺利地帮他们向7979申请急难救助金和“吗哪食物包”，来缓解当下遇到的经济困境。林传道的举动让晓萍获得很大的安慰。感谢关怀站在她感到无助的时候，向她伸出援手。林传道不只协助晓萍申请救助金和吗哪食物包，她也为晓萍遇到的问题祷告。这令原本内心焦虑、不安和紧绷的晓萍，听了传道为她做的祷告后，内心也轻松了许多。
一波未平，
一波又起
当晓萍还未从丧偶的悲痛中恢复时，大儿子的下腹突然发疼。医生诊断大儿子是盲肠炎，需要入院动手术。晓萍感到孤立无援，联系林传道寻求帮助。林传道获知后，不仅安慰她，还带着午餐到医院陪伴晓萍，这令晓萍倍感温暖。大儿子的手术顺利完成后，晓萍仍担忧两名孩子的成长、教育费，以及家中的经济来源。
为了帮助晓萍重新站稳脚跟，林传道鼓励她寻找工作。晓萍曾在丈夫离世后的一年内尝试了几份工；由于工作不顺利，她做得不久。直到，在关怀站一位姐妹的介绍下，晓萍终于在2024年找到了一份工厂的稳定工作，她做得很开心。随着收入的改善，家里的情况亦逐渐好转。
晓萍望着家里丈夫制作耐用的沙发椅，满怀感恩回忆丈夫生前的付出，也感激关怀站在她最无助的时候，透过7979急难救助金和吗哪食物包，提供很多实际帮助，更在信仰方面鼓励和安慰。为了孩子和自己，晓萍愿意克服困难，继续前行。
为了帮助晓萍重新站稳脚跟，林传道鼓励她寻找工作。晓萍曾在丈夫离世后的一年内尝试了几份工；由于工作不顺利，她做得不久。直到，在关怀站一位姐妹的介绍下，晓萍终于在2024年找到了一份工厂的稳定工作，她做得很开心。随着收入的改善，家里的情况亦逐渐好转。
晓萍望着家里丈夫制作耐用的沙发椅，满怀感恩回忆丈夫生前的付出，也感激关怀站在她最无助的时候，透过7979急难救助金和吗哪食物包，提供很多实际帮助，更在信仰方面鼓励和安慰。为了孩子和自己，晓萍愿意克服困难，继续前行。
丈夫生前制作的沙发椅
后记：关于林兰芳传道
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林传道是北海生命浸信教会7979全人关怀站的牧者，她致力于关怀社区中的弱势群体。除了忙于教会事务外，大部分时间都用来探访并关怀这些群体。
热衷于陪伴的林传道，探访他们时总拎着大包小包。有时带的是新衣物、干粮，有时则打包熟食送给他们吃。尽管有时感到疲倦，但那颗渴望服务和关怀的心，总能驱使她继续前行，将温暖与爱传递到每一个角落。 |
然，长期的劳累和生活中的种种压力，最终让她的身体发出了警告。2023年2月，林传道突发微中风，不得不中断那忙碌而充实的生活。经过半年的休养和康复，她的身体虽逐渐恢复，但行动已不再如以往自如。探访和关怀的工作变得更加艰巨。以前她能独自开车外出，如今却只能配合先生的工作时间，由他载着自己前去探访。
她的思绪也不像以前那般清晰，生病后常常感到脑子发沉，思绪混乱，记忆力也大不如前。“有时真的很感慨，做不到想做的事情，真的很无奈。”这种变化让她一度感到无助和挫折，想要放弃。但即便如此，林传道仍牵挂着社区中的弱势家庭。
一年半以后，林传道的状况有了显著改善，她终于可以重新独自开车，许多生活琐事也逐渐变得得心应手。尽管身体仍未完全恢复如初，但她仍希望，只要身体还能活动，她就决定要继续服务社区中有需要的人。她深感被上帝的使用，并为能看到被帮助者的处境渐渐好转而感到欣慰。
她的思绪也不像以前那般清晰，生病后常常感到脑子发沉，思绪混乱，记忆力也大不如前。“有时真的很感慨，做不到想做的事情，真的很无奈。”这种变化让她一度感到无助和挫折，想要放弃。但即便如此，林传道仍牵挂着社区中的弱势家庭。
一年半以后，林传道的状况有了显著改善，她终于可以重新独自开车，许多生活琐事也逐渐变得得心应手。尽管身体仍未完全恢复如初，但她仍希望，只要身体还能活动，她就决定要继续服务社区中有需要的人。她深感被上帝的使用，并为能看到被帮助者的处境渐渐好转而感到欣慰。
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2024年10月25日至26日，“7979区域性志管人大会”首次在沙巴进行！这场大会共有41位来自沙巴不同7979全人关怀站（简称“关怀站”）的同工、志管人和志工，相聚一堂，不仅认识“7979全人关怀救助网络”的运作，也能与其他人交流。
拥有培训志工丰富经验，也是7979部门主任——郑百颂传道担任大会讲员，他分享的主题是“影响力-沟通力与团队建立”。会众透过他的信息，学习与目前在关怀站服务的团队沟通的技巧，因为不能单凭一己之力来推动社区关怀事工。此外，7979为志工精心预备各个环节，其中主要的环节有小组分享时段及拜访和观摩机构。
拥有培训志工丰富经验，也是7979部门主任——郑百颂传道担任大会讲员，他分享的主题是“影响力-沟通力与团队建立”。会众透过他的信息，学习与目前在关怀站服务的团队沟通的技巧，因为不能单凭一己之力来推动社区关怀事工。此外，7979为志工精心预备各个环节，其中主要的环节有小组分享时段及拜访和观摩机构。
小组分享
小组分享时段：让志工有机会向其他关怀站的志工分享自己服务个案的心得和挑战，相互支持与勉励。
拜访和观摩机构：所有参与者按照组别，前往拜访和观摩两间机构：“信望爱之家”爱邻关怀机构和“梦想中心”。探访的目的在于深入了解机构服侍社区的情况，从中汲取推动社区事工的宝贵知识。
拜访和观摩机构：所有参与者按照组别，前往拜访和观摩两间机构：“信望爱之家”爱邻关怀机构和“梦想中心”。探访的目的在于深入了解机构服侍社区的情况，从中汲取推动社区事工的宝贵知识。
 “信望爱之家”爱邻关怀机构 |  梦想中心 |
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为了感谢沙巴的7979全人关怀站在背后用心的付出有明显的果效，大会设立颁奖环节作为勉励。在颁奖典礼上，一些为社区关怀付出的关怀站、吗哪区委和核心志工获得表彰。
获奖名单
7979全人关怀站：
最佳伙伴奖：巴色会亚庇中文堂
最佳服务奖：巴色会丹南堂
最佳服务奖：巴色会沙邦堂
最佳伙伴奖：巴色会亚庇中文堂
最佳服务奖：巴色会丹南堂
最佳服务奖：巴色会沙邦堂
左起为吴玉忆传道（7979同工）、巴色会亚庇中文堂、 巴色会丹南堂（中间二位）、巴色会沙邦堂的志管人和郑百颂传道（7979部主任）。
获奖者：
心动行动奖：张玉芬牧师、方光明
得力助手奖：翁莉珍、杨勇怡
心动行动奖：张玉芬牧师、方光明
得力助手奖：翁莉珍、杨勇怡
左二起为翁莉珍、张玉芬牧师和方光明。
7979新动态1
关怀站救济长屋灾民
一场大火吞噬了长屋，46户痛失家园。这场火灾发生于2024年9月27日，7979全人关怀站——美里福音堂的杨惠华主任获知后，便率队前往Kampung Long Hyrio，派送干粮和所需用品给受灾居民，并给予关怀与慰问，期盼他们尽快恢复日常生活。
7979新动态2
“性与网络： 在数字时代保护自我” 讲座会
“2023年的儿童性犯罪达1567起,增长了26.5%”(马来西亚统计局数据报告) 而透过互联网传播色情和暴力内容是最容易刺激感官的元素,让青春期的少年们更容易跌入沉迷色情网页的漩涡中。这也成为了儿童性犯罪者的温床之一。” 吴玉忆传道（7979儿童保护宣导员）提醒40位中学生，浏览网页时，要警惕不要陷入不法之徒的网罗中。
2024年11月30日，真光浸信教会7979全人关怀站举办讲座会，邀请吴传道分享“性与网络： 在数字时代保护自我”。
2024年11月30日，真光浸信教会7979全人关怀站举办讲座会，邀请吴传道分享“性与网络： 在数字时代保护自我”。
7979新动态3
7979支援教会，援助圣诞火灾灾民
2024年圣诞节当日，沙巴必达士县的Kg Layung Maliau 发生一起涉及7户家庭的火灾。当地教会Jemaat PCS Layung Maliau, Parokhi Pitas的Rohainisa Ongoh传道联系7979获得资源，且介入这场社区紧急事件。经评估，7979决定支援教会，派发援助金和采购三夹板和铁钉来帮助灾民重建家园。
注：与灾害损失对比援助金虽小，但却是废墟后的一点光芒。“7979社区紧急援助方案”，提供RM3000的启动基金，让教会介入社区中的火灾、风灾、土崩等紧急事件。详情请联系郑慧欣 010-7979919。
注：与灾害损失对比援助金虽小，但却是废墟后的一点光芒。“7979社区紧急援助方案”，提供RM3000的启动基金，让教会介入社区中的火灾、风灾、土崩等紧急事件。详情请联系郑慧欣 010-7979919。
7979新动态4
赈灾物资仓库搬迁
为了提高应对灾难的效率和优化资源分配，自2024年9月至2025年1月，7979团队在全国各处与当地关怀站志工一起搬迁和重组赈灾物资仓库。目前，共有六个仓库据点，即关丹、芙蓉、新山、大山脚、全人关怀团队新的办公处和亚庇，已做好准备以响应
立即发生的灾难。
注：若有需要使用仓库，可联络CS 011-2836 7979进行协调。
立即发生的灾难。
注：若有需要使用仓库，可联络CS 011-2836 7979进行协调。
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7979新动态5
关怀站回应砂拉越美里水灾
正逢华人农历除夕夜（1月28日），砂拉越美里连绵豪雨，引发水灾。7979全人关怀站的美里卫理公会怀恩堂和美里福音堂紧急回应当地社区的需要：一、两间关怀站于1月28日至2月7日，把紧急物资送到红心月会中心、选手村疏散中心和 SK Agama的灾民们；二、美里福音堂为内陆的Long Lamai 本南村庄准备了100份紧急物资；三、美里卫理公会怀恩堂于2月8至9日为社区进行灾后清冼工作，并到Kampung Unan 和 Pujut Corner 派发床褥。
 美里福音堂派送物资到疏散中心 |  美里卫理公会怀恩堂派发床褥 |
7979新动态6
“7979吗哪食物银行”派发年饼
1月，正值“7979吗哪食物银行”发放吗哪包的月份，也恰逢华人农历新年。7979在各地与关怀站志工、集散点区域委员一起于春节前顺利将吗哪包送至急难、弱势与贫穷群体，让他们能安心过上好年。
不仅如此，7979还特别为案家送上年饼，为吗哪包锦上添花，增添佳节喜庆，也让案家感受到温暖与关怀。7979在此特别感谢 “爱古城社区关怀”、芙蓉赞美圣所7979全人关怀站、Jennifer姐妹和蓝姐妹赞助年饼，以行动来祝福更多人。
不仅如此，7979还特别为案家送上年饼，为吗哪包锦上添花，增添佳节喜庆，也让案家感受到温暖与关怀。7979在此特别感谢 “爱古城社区关怀”、芙蓉赞美圣所7979全人关怀站、Jennifer姐妹和蓝姐妹赞助年饼，以行动来祝福更多人。
7979服务统计表
（制表资料截至 2025年1月31日）
急难家庭救助 |
~ 7 累积个案 |
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弱势儿童陪读 |
~ 282 个案受助儿童 |
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注明：“弱势儿童陪读”截至1月份的还是24/25 学期。
吗哪食物银行 |
~ 515 累积个案 |
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As we step into 2025, the world is undergoing significant changes. It all started with Trump's reelection as President of the United States. The new administration has been swift in executing its electoral manifestos. While the national reforms in a First World country are primarily domestic matters, they inevitably have global impacts. Among these changes is the 20th Jan announcement of freezing all external aid, USAID received the hardest hit from this decision, many worried that the poor countries and groups that genuinely need assistance would suffer from this change.
Concurrently, the tension on global issues of race and religion did not subside, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, which both hold strongly to their respective stands. The rigidity of understanding towards different races remains the same, and this influence worsens Malaysia's racial and religious situation. Some opportunists seize this moment to create public opinion for advancement of their hidden agendas, ignoring the consequences of every action, which could break the fragile structure of Malaysia's diverse culture society.
On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence is now the talk of the town globally, A.I. technology is advancing by the count of days, and its usage is growing and becoming more common, its influences are unstoppable. Irrespective of Eastern or Western nations, every nation fights to be the first in A.I. innovation to grab the biggest piece in future political, economic, cultural and educational sectors. From chatbots to in-depth analysis, various AI models compile a vast amount of previously input data while incorporating reviewing and correction settings during output.
However, being trapped in this global development, we might feel insignificant and helpless. Yet, we still can create the positive results that we desire:
Concurrently, the tension on global issues of race and religion did not subside, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, which both hold strongly to their respective stands. The rigidity of understanding towards different races remains the same, and this influence worsens Malaysia's racial and religious situation. Some opportunists seize this moment to create public opinion for advancement of their hidden agendas, ignoring the consequences of every action, which could break the fragile structure of Malaysia's diverse culture society.
On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence is now the talk of the town globally, A.I. technology is advancing by the count of days, and its usage is growing and becoming more common, its influences are unstoppable. Irrespective of Eastern or Western nations, every nation fights to be the first in A.I. innovation to grab the biggest piece in future political, economic, cultural and educational sectors. From chatbots to in-depth analysis, various AI models compile a vast amount of previously input data while incorporating reviewing and correction settings during output.
However, being trapped in this global development, we might feel insignificant and helpless. Yet, we still can create the positive results that we desire:
- Losing external aid, then we can search for other available resources. Am I available to assist those around me who need help?
- When dealing with enemy’s threat, how can I be the child of peace? Do I still perceive others by their look, being prejudiced?
Everyone marvels at the results shown by A.I., especially in answering all sorts of questions. However, A.I. cannot give us a warm hug and irreplaceable love.
Love cannot be artificial, let us use real love and physical actions to live out love, together we “Go Save, Go Save” as shown by those volunteers who assisted disaster survivors at Sabah and Sarawak’s flood unhesitatingly during the CNY festive.
Love cannot be artificial, let us use real love and physical actions to live out love, together we “Go Save, Go Save” as shown by those volunteers who assisted disaster survivors at Sabah and Sarawak’s flood unhesitatingly during the CNY festive.
1. “多个关键人道助于项目停滞 美冻结援助全球混乱”。Source: Sin Chew Daily Online：https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20250209/international/6285502。（February 9,2025）
₁甫进入2025年，世界的发展疾速演变：先是美国新任总统川普就职，新政府履行竞选承诺。这强国改革看似针对国内事务，也对全球多地造成影响。其中包括1月20日，川普宣布全面冻结对外援助，其中美国国际开发署(USAID)受到更大的冲击，₁有人因此忧心真正需要的贫穷国家及群体深受打击。
与此同时，全球种族及宗教的冲突和张力仍不见缓解，例如以巴战事的立场之争正进入白热化的阶段。如此对异类异族的刻板印像依旧刻板，这族群宗教对立的风气也在大马升温。有心人为了个人议程加分，刻意制造舆论。他们的行动却无知地一笔一笔地划破大马多元化社会的脆弱结构。
另一方面，全球科技界也掀起了AI(人工智慧)的热潮。AI的发展一日千里，AI应用的范围越来越广泛和普及，影响力也就无远弗届。无论是东或西方国家，都在抢占这革命式的先机，势必在未来世界的政经文教中独占鳌头。从聊天机器人到深入分析，各AI模型汇集了大量先前输入的资料，同时包含输出时的审查设定。
然而，处于这全球趋势的发展中，我们可能觉得微不足道，无法改变局势。其实，我们可以创造我们想要的正面结果：
人人都在赞叹A.I带来的果效，特别是提供包罗万象的答案。可是 AI无法给予有温度的拥抱，无法取代爱。
爱不能虚假(artificial)，让我们以真心，用真工夫去活出真爱，一起去救去救，诚如新年期间愿意在沙砂救助水灾灾民和愿意多服务遭遇急难者的志工们。
与此同时，全球种族及宗教的冲突和张力仍不见缓解，例如以巴战事的立场之争正进入白热化的阶段。如此对异类异族的刻板印像依旧刻板，这族群宗教对立的风气也在大马升温。有心人为了个人议程加分，刻意制造舆论。他们的行动却无知地一笔一笔地划破大马多元化社会的脆弱结构。
另一方面，全球科技界也掀起了AI(人工智慧)的热潮。AI的发展一日千里，AI应用的范围越来越广泛和普及，影响力也就无远弗届。无论是东或西方国家，都在抢占这革命式的先机，势必在未来世界的政经文教中独占鳌头。从聊天机器人到深入分析，各AI模型汇集了大量先前输入的资料，同时包含输出时的审查设定。
然而，处于这全球趋势的发展中，我们可能觉得微不足道，无法改变局势。其实，我们可以创造我们想要的正面结果：
- 失去了外援，可以思考如何发掘其它资源？我是否做好准备，随时帮助身边有需要的人？
- 面对敌意，我该如何成为和平之子？我仍然以貌取人，对人有成见吗？
人人都在赞叹A.I带来的果效，特别是提供包罗万象的答案。可是 AI无法给予有温度的拥抱，无法取代爱。
爱不能虚假(artificial)，让我们以真心，用真工夫去活出真爱，一起去救去救，诚如新年期间愿意在沙砂救助水灾灾民和愿意多服务遭遇急难者的志工们。
1. “多个关键人道助于项目停滞 美冻结援助全球混乱”。资料取自“星洲网”：https://www. sinchew.com.my/news/20250209/international/6285502。（2025年2月9）
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