Trinity - a mystery? 三位一體 - 神秘嗎？
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Anthony Su
Jun 6, 2020, 12:35:19 PM6/6/20
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Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar, and the Sunday of Pentecost in Eastern Christianity. Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 聖三一主日（或稱三一主日、三位一体主日、聖三主日、聖三節、天主聖三節）是传统基督教节日，旨在紀念頌讚聖三位一体上帝的奧秘。聖三一主日的日期以復活節而定，在聖靈降臨節之後的第一個主日。早期的基督教會並沒有此節期，聖三一主日的紀念開始於1334年。聖三一主日主要為羅馬公教、信義宗、衛理宗和聖公宗所守。
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It helps me realize that we, the people, change our roles/people as we grow and from time to time, also. One of the important growth and changes is that we pick up and carry new loads, including those we thought we could not and not qualified for or we didn't like. One of the most valuable aspects of church life is that we have unlimited opportunities to face new challenges, e.g., new tasks of serving the Lord, and new faces that we would not have to deal with otherwise. 這使我意識到，我們（人）會隨著成長以及時「不可預期的時機」改變我們的角色。 重要的「增長」和「變化」之一是，我們要接受新的「負擔」，包括我們過去認為自己不能勝任或不喜歡的工作。 教會生活中最有價值的方面之一是，我們有無限的機會面對新的挑戰，例如，「事奉主」的新行動，以及我們本來不必面對的新面孔。
One of the special attributes of a Presbyterian church is about dealing with representativity seriously. We don't believe in one single leader nor a small number of elites. The nomination committee is one typical case and testimony of this. A group of people, who have not been chatting frequently in the church activities to one another, are called to meet regularly to find names for future leaders of many kinds. I experience the most touching impact this year through this committee even though I have been in similar kinds of committees several times beyond our congregation. 一個長老教會的特殊屬性之一是「認真對待『代表性』」。 我們不相信一個「單一領導人」制度，也不相信「少數精英」制度。 提名委員會就是其中的一個典型案例和見證。 一群不經常在教會活動中互相交談的人被召集起來定期開會，為未來的各種領導人尋找名字。 儘管我曾在「超越我們這個小小地方教會範圍」的情況裡參加過類似的委員會數次，但今年我仍然透過這個委員會接觸到到最感人的影響。
Having not initiated a conversation with a new face, having not involved in tasks beyond my expectation, all indicate that I have not really been benefited from this church life. Being a Christian means facing that foggy cloud and the unknown calling, step forward to say "call me, I am here". It takes faith and trust. Our lives will be different and keep growing following that. 若是從來沒有主動與新面孔對話，沒有參加「超出自己期望的」任務，都在表明我並沒有真正從這個教會生活中受益。 成為基督徒意味著面對那霧濛濛的烏雲和「未知的呼喚」，向前踏出一步，說「呼召我，我在這裡」。 這需要靠「信仰和信賴」。 勇敢回應之後，我們的生命將有所不同，並因此而不斷成長。
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🖥 STLTPC Sunday Worship 主日崇拜 - 06072020
本主日將在9:30開始聖詩教唱-第2首。線上主日崇拜將於(美中時間)上午10點開始。本主日我們將在講道後領受聖餐。禮拜開始前，請為您和您的家人準備麵包和果汁、餅乾和茶或其他替代品都可以。重要的是敬虔的心，而不是特定的飲食。
This Sunday, we will start streaming at 9:30am for Hymnal learning （hymn #2, Holy, holy, holy!). Online worship starts to stream at 10 am. We will celebrate Holy Communion, which will follow the Sermon. Please prepare bread and juice for your family before tuning in. Crackers, tea, or some other substitute are fine too. The important thing is the prayerful heart, not the particular food and drink.
It helps me realize that we, the people, change our roles/people as we grow and from time to time, also. One of the important growth and changes is that we pick up and carry new loads, including those we thought we could not and not qualified for or we didn't like. One of the most valuable aspects of church life is that we have unlimited opportunities to face new challenges, e.g., new tasks of serving the Lord, and new faces that we would not have to deal with otherwise. 這使我意識到，我們（人）會隨著成長以及時「不可預期的時機」改變我們的角色。 重要的「增長」和「變化」之一是，我們要接受新的「負擔」，包括我們過去認為自己不能勝任或不喜歡的工作。 教會生活中最有價值的方面之一是，我們有無限的機會面對新的挑戰，例如，「事奉主」的新行動，以及我們本來不必面對的新面孔。
One of the special attributes of a Presbyterian church is about dealing with representativity seriously. We don't believe in one single leader nor a small number of elites. The nomination committee is one typical case and testimony of this. A group of people, who have not been chatting frequently in the church activities to one another, are called to meet regularly to find names for future leaders of many kinds. I experience the most touching impact this year through this committee even though I have been in similar kinds of committees several times beyond our congregation. 一個長老教會的特殊屬性之一是「認真對待『代表性』」。 我們不相信一個「單一領導人」制度，也不相信「少數精英」制度。 提名委員會就是其中的一個典型案例和見證。 一群不經常在教會活動中互相交談的人被召集起來定期開會，為未來的各種領導人尋找名字。 儘管我曾在「超越我們這個小小地方教會範圍」的情況裡參加過類似的委員會數次，但今年我仍然透過這個委員會接觸到到最感人的影響。
Having not initiated a conversation with a new face, having not involved in tasks beyond my expectation, all indicate that I have not really been benefited from this church life. Being a Christian means facing that foggy cloud and the unknown calling, step forward to say "call me, I am here". It takes faith and trust. Our lives will be different and keep growing following that. 若是從來沒有主動與新面孔對話，沒有參加「超出自己期望的」任務，都在表明我並沒有真正從這個教會生活中受益。 成為基督徒意味著面對那霧濛濛的烏雲和「未知的呼喚」，向前踏出一步，說「呼召我，我在這裡」。 這需要靠「信仰和信賴」。 勇敢回應之後，我們的生命將有所不同，並因此而不斷成長。
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There is at least one thing that the Almighty God would not do: lining up the people based on track records and select the most superior or qualified ones. God always calls and sends the unexpected and the least qualified in human eyes. This belief helps me survive the burden of serving the nomination committee. It is very different from the secular ways of selecting candidates. 至少有一件事我們的「全能上帝」不會去作：「把一些人根據以往的紀錄排成一列，選擇出最優秀或最有資格的人。」 上帝總是呼喚並派遣「人眼中意想不到的」和「最不合格的人」。 這種信念幫助我度過了參加「提名委員會」的重擔。 這與世俗間選擇候選人的方式非常不同。
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「三位一體的主宰」按照祂的形象所創造出來的人有幾個「位格」呢？至少也有三個吧？「依法行事」那位、「捨己為人」那位、「造就他人」那位。這有沒有太離譜？如果拿這三把尺來衡量每天的言行舉止，會有什麼效應？How many "persons" does the "Trinity master" create in us, with His image? Are there at least three? The one who "makes, observes, and implements the LAW", the one who "sacrifices for others", and the one who "facilitates others". Is this too ridiculous? If we use these three rulers to measure our daily behaviors, what effect will it have?
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Every hymn has unlimited revelation and lessons embedded. Watch the hymn-briefing #6 tomorrow at 9:30 or any other times after that online. I am amazed at how much we have overlooked and sing those familiar songs mindlessly. We run across new methods in every briefing. 每一首聖詩都蘊含著無限量的啟發與功課。明天上午九點半開始，觀看聖詩簡介第六集。事後繼續找時間看也可以。近來我總是對於自己一向輕易無心地唱出聖詩而忽略其中的教導。感到訝異。每一集總是會遇到新的方法。
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「三位一體的主宰」按照祂的形象所創造出來的人有幾個「位格」呢？至少也有三個吧？「依法行事」那位、「捨己為人」那位、「造就他人」那位。這有沒有太離譜？如果拿這三把尺來衡量每天的言行舉止，會有什麼效應？How many "persons" does the "Trinity master" create in us, with His image? Are there at least three? The one who "makes, observes, and implements the LAW", the one who "sacrifices for others", and the one who "facilitates others". Is this too ridiculous? If we use these three rulers to measure our daily behaviors, what effect will it have?
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Every hymn has unlimited revelation and lessons embedded. Watch the hymn-briefing #6 tomorrow at 9:30 or any other times after that online. I am amazed at how much we have overlooked and sing those familiar songs mindlessly. We run across new methods in every briefing. 每一首聖詩都蘊含著無限量的啟發與功課。明天上午九點半開始，觀看聖詩簡介第六集。事後繼續找時間看也可以。近來我總是對於自己一向輕易無心地唱出聖詩而忽略其中的教導。感到訝異。每一集總是會遇到新的方法。
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