路上教會

志工們也陪伴長輩一起回家，讓路途中充滿溫暖

指導陪讀班弱勢孩童的作業，偶爾到下課時間

服務時間結束了，志工自願留下來陪小朋友一起完成

大家的熱心與積極，感染了路上教會，照亮了路上社區

充滿對你們的感激，也謝謝你們來到路上教會服務

沈念慈:

這次來到路上教會服務，

算起來應該也是第一次不為個人玩樂或利益為取向的出遠門。

剛踏在路上社區的土地上，其實心裡著實認為這真是一個死氣沉沉的地方，

對於要從事的志工服務也產生了疑慮。

不過透過教會弟兄及傳道的介紹後，比較了解造成社區問題的根源。

這裡的服務很單純，從獨居老人的送餐、訪視中可以深深的體會到，

其實老人家們要的不多，一個真心的問候、拉把小椅子坐下來，

陪阿公阿嬤們聊個20~30分鐘的天，聽聽他們最近的生活瑣事，

所得到的效果其實會比給他們金山銀山更好。

雖說來簡單，但在現實的壓力之下卻也不容易達成。

令人鼻酸的是明明知道短期內不會再次造訪路上，

卻要笑著回應老人家們有空再來的熱情邀約......

課後陪讀班的小朋友們不論各自的問題是單親、隔代教養、外配家庭，

面對初來乍到的我們，還是相當天真、熱情的和我們互動。

或許他們已經習慣於一個星期就必須說一次再見的狀況，

也明白我們只是他們生命中的一個過客。

但和童言童語的他們相處的我，

還是必須時刻提醒自己不能投入太多感情的志工守則......

課業輔導的服事就像在對過去的自己對話，

很想讓他們完全了解題意以及解題方式，

但小朋友就像是過去的自己，只想趕快從你口中得到解答，

常常使人哭笑不得。雖然名為志工服務，

但得到更多心靈充實的反而是我們，

明天就要坐上車把這份感動留在心裡，回到工作岡位上面對挑戰!

21st November - 9th December There are 3 groups of volunteers from Eden, in total of 4 persons
Li Hua and Nian Ci from the first group, Zi Qi from the second group, Liu Bin from the third group
We went to visit and take care of the elders, deliverying meal together, helping in measuring blood pressure
Volunteers also keep the elders accompanied on their way back home, this makes the journey back home filled with warmth
Church Reading Class helps out with children who are academically weak, even when class time is end,
and the service time is end, volunteers willing to stay back and complete homework together with the children
Enthusiasm and positive attitude of everyone influenced Loshiong Church, and brighten up Loshiong community
Full of gratitude for all of you, thank you for coming to and serve Loshiong church

Nian Ci: 
This time came to Losiong and serve, 
it can be said that this is first time go on for a journey not for the purpose of personal entertainment or interest-oriented.
at the beginning when stepping on the land of Losiong community, my heart actually thinking that this is really a lifeless place,
also started to doubt on the service that engage in this voluntary works.
but after listened to the introduction given by brothers from church and preacher, better understanding about the root causes of community problems.
Service at here are pretty simple, delivery meal to elders who staying alone, by visiting them, it can be feel strongly that 
they actually did not want more, just a sincere greetings, pull a chair and siting by their side,
chatting with them for 20~30 minutes, listening to their recent life trivia,
the effect would be better than giving them money.
It seems easy to say but it cannot be easily accomplised under the pressure of reality.
What is more sad is that I have to accept the invitation of elders to pay them a visit again during free time by a smile on face, 
but in fact, I would not come and visit Losiong again in the near future......
Children from church reading class, are still naive, treated us with enthusiasm and interactive with us, 
regardless of their family problem such single-parent, intergenerational education, foreign spouse.
Maybe the children used to say goodbye to the volunteers every single week, 
I am also well-known that we are just a someone passing by throughout their lif.
But when getting along with these naive children, 
I must always self-remind about the voluntary code which I should not put too much personal feelings into it......
Church reading class is like talking to the old me in the past,
I wanted to let them understand all questions and the solution to it, 
but the children just like the old me, they wanted to know the answer from me,
this always makes me speechless yet amused me. Althought we came here as the name of performing voluntary work, 
it seems that we gained more, in term of our soul fully filled,
Will be keeping this touching moment in heart and taking it along when take bus tomorrow, face challenges when get back to work!

潘子綺:

想想自己為甚麼會選擇彰化縣路上厝為心旅行的第一站，

自己從來沒踏入彰化縣內，上帝真的很奇妙。

第一我不會說台語，

第二從小就跟長輩以及小朋友的關係沒什麼互動，卻都在這裡接觸到了。

關懷老人時發現他們是多麼需要人陪伴，哪怕只是短暫的送餐時聊上幾句，

關心他們的身體狀況，了解他們生活上需不需要幫助。

第一天報到時，東觀老師讓我看了蹲點影片，看完影片有點不捨，

這些老人多麼害怕自己成了子女的負擔，於是選擇一人生活，

生病了也不敢告訴子女，直到身體承受不了。

一直生活在都市中的我，看見的都是生活機能良好的景象，

卻不知道原來偏遠鄉下也是需要關懷的。

彰化縣芳苑鄉路上厝對我來說是個陌生的地方，這裡連小七都沒有，

這次的心旅行讓我認識到芳苑鄉地理、歷史、文化以及小吃。

來到這裡真的會放慢自己的腳步，靜下心來走走看看，

緩慢、有規律的生活這是在都市所沒有的，

小朋友天真無邪、純真、活潑可愛又充滿青春活力。

小朋友在教會裡面一寫完功課，

就要出去玩耍不管外面風多大再冷，因為這裡靠海所以已經習慣了吧!

早上的讀經祈禱是我最頭疼的，哈哈!

因為聖經裡全部都是台語的版本，要用台語唸。

讀經是喜悅的，但對不會說台語的我是項大考驗，

假如一到五每天早上都讀經的話，或許我的台語就會變得比較好點，

還可以跟阿嬤們聊上幾句，就不會只能說一兩句話還要東觀老師翻譯。

現代的人面對人與人之間的疏離、隔閡真的需要多一分關心及微笑，

這幾天的心情是感到非常充實快樂的，

陳牧師、君哥及老師們，你們辛苦了，路上厝有你們真好!

Zi Qi: 
Thinking about why I would choose Changhua Losiong as my first stop of voluntary,
I never step into Changhua district before, God really amazing. 
Firstly, I do not know how to speak Taiwanese language,
Secondly, from a very early age, there is no much interaction between me and the elders as well as the children, but I am all exposed to these 
I realised that the elders need accompany when visiting the elders, even though just a short conservation when delivery meal, 
care for their health situation, understand whether they need help in their daily life. 
On the first day upon arrival, Teacher Dong Guan showed me a video from Dun Dian, I am a little upset after watching the video, 
These elders are so affraid of being a burden to their children that they decided to live alone, 
they did not inform their children even they are sick, until their body cannot bear it anymore. 
I have been living in the city, seeing all scene of good life performance, 
but never know that there is also a need for caring in countryside.
Changhua district Fangyuan Township Losiong such an unfamiliar place for me, there is not even a 7-11 here, 
I learnt the geography, history, culture and snacks of Fangyuan Township.
I slowed down my pace when I came here, calm my heart to take a look, 
Slow-pace and regular lifestyle are things that are not exist in the city, 
children are simple and naive, lively, and energetic. 
Once children completed their homework inside the church,
they will go and play outside regardless how strong and cold the wind is, maybe due to the location situated near to the sea so they are used to it!
Bible reading is the most troublesome for me, haha!
Because the bible is all in Taiwanese language, and have to read in Taiwanese language. 
Bible reading is joyful, but not to said that Taiwanese language is the hardest challenge for me, 
if there is bible study from Monday to Friday, maybe my Taiwanese language would be better, 
I can even chat with grandma without the need of translation from Teacher Dong Guan. 
Nowadays people face interpersonal alienation and estrangement (or gap), this really need a little more care and smile, 
I am full with happiness these few days, 
Pastor Chen, Bro Jun and fellow teachers, all of you have worked hard, Losiong is good to have you! 

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劉濱:

很高興能有這特殊的機緣來到路上教會服務，

路上村對我而言完全是個陌生的地方。

從台北搭車到二林約四個多小時，

然後再轉車到一個純樸的小鎮的路上教會。

雖然看起來房舍很多但卻甚多是空著，

專員熱情的招呼帶至休息住宿之地之後，下午便展開兒童課輔活動

總括而言這五天在路上教會服務的項目大致上是早上拜訪不同長者，

以送便當為由，實質是探訪長者、聊天、陪伴病是其身體狀況。

帶給長者一些溫情以免孤寂，下午則主要是陪伴下課孩童做學校課業，

並特別指定陪伴-小三女孩的作業，因為其動作較慢且易分心，

行有餘力在課業完成後再陪她們玩遊戲。

這次服務的一些深刻回憶，如老者大多是獨居且多為女性，

大部分都八、九十歲了。但身體都還硬朗，自我行動並沒有什麼問題。

大概是早期勞動，再加上作息正常且鄉下污染較少吧!

尤其周五拜訪的一位93歲阿嬤，

笑口常開行動力也自如並沒有什麼慢性病，真是令人羨慕。

大部分的長輩對於我們的到來都很高興也都很健談，

雖然我台語很不順暢，但是也可以感受到彼此的溫暖。

小孩子則較活潑好動，很易打成一片。

我特別照顧的小姊妹，姊姊功課寫的較慢，但持有自己個性，

不大聽修正總是說「沒關係」挺有意思的；

妹妹叫機靈不需要太多指導，

雖然家庭因素(單親或隔代教養)使他們較一般小孩弱勢，

但教會提供課輔活動，讓她們在團體內可學習、教養、玩樂，

而且還有晚餐可以享用，真的幫了家長以及社區很大的忙。

以如此少的資源可做許多事情，實在令人敬佩。

在這一周夜不閉戶、鄉親見面都會打招呼，

讓我這城市人感受完全不一樣的生活，

另一有趣的是廟宇真多(十多間)，

聽說都有黑道背後撐腰時在太有趣了。

另週二下午也利用時間徒步來回二林(大約兩小時)

探訪了兩個鄉鎮的差異，總之這是一次難得又值得回味的旅程，

也感謝教會同仁的協助及照顧

Liu Bin: 
Very happy to have such an opportunity to serve at Losiong Church, 
Losiong village is totally unfamiliar to me. 
From Taipei take bus to Erlin for about 4 hours, 
then take a transit to a village to Losiong Church. 
Although it seems to have a lot of houses, most of them are emptied, 
After a warm greeting from church staffs and leading to the hostel, church reading class started in the evening session
as a summary for the 5 days spent at Losiong Church for the voluntary works, is that visiting different elders in the morning, 
using delivery meal as a excuse, to visit the elders, chat and accompany them, and trying to understand their health condition. 
bringing some warmth to the elders, while in the afternoon is mainly accompanied the children to complete their homework,
I was also specially assigned to take care of a primary 3 girl's homework, because she works very slow and easily distracted, 
I would also played with them after completed the homework. 
Some of the memories of this service, such as most of the elders who staying alone are female, 
most of them are 80~90 years old. But they are still very tough, having no problems in moving or walking.
Probably due to working at early age, regular lifestyle and less contamination at countryside!
Especially a 93 years old grandma I visited on Friday, 
she has a big smile on face, having no difficulties in walking or moving herself, and also no chronic disease, it is so enviable.
Most of the elders are very happy to see us and talkative, 
even though I am not so good in Taiwanese language, I can still feel the warmth between one another. 
Children are so active, easily play together.
There is a pair of sister I will specially take care of, the elder sister write her homework a bit slow, yet hold her own personality,
she did not listen to the correction instead she always said "nevermind", quite interesting;
younger sister is smarter and required less guidance, 
althought the family issues (single parent or  intergenerational education) make them to be slightly weaker than other children, 
church provide academic-assistance activity, enable them to learn, upbringing, and play as a group,
furthermore, there is also dinner provided, this really help out the parents and the community a lot. 
Completing a lot of things by using limited resources, this is really admirable.
During this one week of time spent here, 
make me, a city-person, to have a totally different experience of life, 
another interesting thing is that, there are many temples here (about 10 or more), 
it is too interesting when the hearsay said there are all supported by the underworld. 
Tuesday of another week I spent time to walk a return way to and from Erlin (about 2 hours) 
visited the difference between 2 township, in short, this is a rare and memorable journey,
also thanks to church staffs for the assistance and hospitality.