美國文化更新研究中心

自從新冠肺炎在中國武漢爆發，我們满心感謝有心人士熱烈響應支援，以禱告托住，以金錢物資奉獻，以行動支持，董事及義工積極采購醫護物資如口罩、護目鏡、防護手套、防護服、消毒及防疫物品等在病毒高峯期分批送贈四川瀘州教會辦的福音醫院，及時支援醫院莫大需要，且教會两位牧師及醫生，將剩下有多的口罩，即時到街上送給街上服務工作者。又將物資供四川西南民族大學，關懷文更資助的少數民族學生，他們都表示很感動。又收到廣西武宣醫院，文更多年前資助的貧困學生黃醫生(她今已是兒科主任)诮息，知當地缺乏口罩和護目鏡，董事會主席余健强牙科醫生立刻把自己的物資寄付，以濟燃眉之急。黃醫生十多年前因見文更團隊的愛心見証，一生獻身愛人，對病童特別關愛，後來有國內信徒帶她到教會追求，成為愛主的基督徒。今成為該縣新冠肺炎救急專家組成員。

與此同時，梁燕城院長把美國文更籌得的一千口罩帶到香港，余醫生亦安排把醫護物資送運香港。梁院長在香港參與街頭福音事工，並關愛吸毒者与邊青工作，與吳桂行弟兄、柳振平牧師及羅霞傳道等，幾次向數百街頭露宿者派發美國文更捐贈的口罩，另派飯盒和水果，當場有多位露宿者信主。之後各福音團隊在17區的受難節街頭佈道會，接觸一萬人，有164人决志，一星期後各隊在12區佈道，有251人决志信主，其中贈送的一部份口罩是美國文更及香港文更提供。這期間香港是疫症高危期，很多機構街頭關顧工作停止，但幾個基督徒街頭事工繼續不停，街上貧苦者很感受這種愛。此外當地的謝潔貞牧師也代表美國文更向香港的基層人士派送口罩，向他們致以深切慰問及傳講福音。

因疫情影響，國内很多教會及慈善機構相繼陷入經濟困境，我們有見及此，捐資到河北聾兒培訓中心；按捐贈者意願，捐資到湖北教會；從國内購買口罩送深圳教會。今也與中國教會及教會的福音醫院合作，探求疫後的心靈關愛工作。此外以色列病疫嚴峻，向香港教會求援，文更也在香港取得2200口罩捐贈以色列教會。

中國疫情既已穩定，武漢解封，市民復工復產，生活漸趨正常。反觀美國，疫情持續吃緊，患病及死亡人數飊升，高踞不下，醫療物資極度短缺，美國文更遂轉而向加州本地提供援助。再次感謝大家的努力，在一天之内購得一萬個口罩，董事羅偉森先生馬上將之捐贈南加州角聲醫療中心及角聲社區服務中心，讓他們幫忙派送護老院及民眾，警局、消防局等，剛巧當天（四月10日）乃基督受難日及洛杉磯縣口罩令執行日，此舉可謂意義重大。除了角聲協助發送口罩到社區前線工作人員及弱勢群體，美國文更前董事會主席 Esther Woo 也把籌集所得的口罩捐贈南加數間醫院及護老院及穆斯林難民。北加州方面，董事胡偉國先生把籌集所得的口罩捐送護老院、教會及社區中心。

到目前美國文更已籌到美元三萬多，用于上述各項目。現在疫情稍見緩解，我們接下來的工作是如何幫助受疫情影響的有需要的人渡過難關。

聖經馬太福音 25 章40節：我實在告訴你們，這些事你們既作在我這弟兄中一個最小的身上，就是作在我身上了。

馬太福音10章42節：無論何人，因為門徒的名，只把一杯凉水給這小子裏的一個喝，我實在告訴你們：這人不能不得賞賜。

美國文更感謝各支持者的恒切禱告，積極參與，金錢及相關物資捐助，以致我們的事工項目得以順利展開；感謝各機構人士的配搭：三藩市灣區 AM 1450今日華人電台，匯點教會，Serving Others Worldwide, 天鄰基金會，愛鄰社，基督之家第六家，角聲醫療中心，角聲社區服務中心，中國愛德基金會，四川瀘州福音基督教會，四川瀘州福音醫院，四川西南民族大學，廣西武宣醫院，香港謝潔貞牧師，吳桂行弟兄、柳振平牧師及羅霞傳道, 加拿大及香港文化更新研究中心等 （如有遺漏，謹此致歉。），以致我們的工作得以落實。

禱告瘟疫得止息，病患得醫治，人們得平安！ 

 A Cup of Cold Water

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in China, we deeply appreciate our supporters for their continuous prayers, offerings in money and supplies and quick action.

Directors of CRRS USA and volunteers earnestly sourced medical supplies such as facemasks, goggles, gloves, protective suits and other equipment and supplies.  In the peak of the outbreak we sent the medical supplies in our hands by various lots to Gospel Hospital established by Luzhou Christian Church in Sichuan to relieve their needs.  The pastor and doctor further gave out the remaining facemasks to the on street social workers.  We also delivered the supplies to Southwest University of Nationalities.  The students of minority tribes that we have been supporting were touched by our love and care.

When we received a request from Dr. Huang of Wuxuan Hospital in Guangxi that the area was in great need of medical goggles and facemasks, Dr. James Yu, DDS chairperson of CRRS USA immediately sent his own supplies to them.  Dr. Huang, a pediatrician, was one of the students CRRS sponsored.  The love of CRRS team she experienced brought her to offer her life to love of others, especially to the sick children.  She was introduced to a church by her Christian friend in China and became a Christian.  She is now a member of Novel Coronavirus emergency professional team.

At the same time, President Dr. Thomas Leung went to Hong Kong with 1,000 face masks that donors donated to CRRS USA.  Dr. James Yu DDS also arranged to deliver medical equipment and supplies to Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong, Dr. Leung participated in on street evangelical ministries, showing the love and care of Christ to the drug addicts and marginal youth.  Dr. Leung, together with Brother Gui Hang Wu, Pastor Chen Ping Liu and Minister Ha Law etc., delivered facemasks donated by CRRS USA, with lunch boxes and fruits to hundreds of homeless people.  A lot of homeless people believed in Christ on the spot.  Then evangelical groups met 10,000 people in the Good Friday on street evangelical meeting and 164 people believed in Christ in the meeting.  A week later, the evangelical groups went to 12 districts to preach gospel, 251 people believed in Christ.  Some of the facemasks gave out in these meetings were provided by CRRS USA and CRRS HK.  This was the time of peak of the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong.  Most of the on street social services were suspended but just a few Christian organizations.  The poor people were deeply touched by this unconditional love.

Pastor Kit Ching Tse in Hong Kong also represented CRRS USA to deliver the facemasks to the people at grass root level, spreading gospel to them.

Due to the severity of the situation, a lot of churches and organization in China were experiencing financial difficulties.  So we had arranged donation to a deaf training center in Hebei and a church in Hubei.  We also arranged delivery of facemasks to a church in Shenzhen domestically.  At this point of time, CRRS USA is working with churches in China and Gospel Church to seek the aftermath spiritual care.

Israel was in a tough situation and asking for help from churches in Hong Kong.  CRRS sourced 2,200 face masks from Hong Kong to send to churches in Israel.

After the situation in China had relieved and that Wuhan had reopened, people resumed their work and daily activities.  However, situation in United States here became more and more tough.  Cases and deaths were spiking.  Medical supplies were extremely tight.  So CRRS USA changed the direction to support local communities.  Once again, we appreciate the efforts of the supporters.  We were able to source 10,000 facemasks in one day.  Director Mr. Vincent Law immediately coordinated with Herald Christian Health Center and Chinese Christian Herald Crusades to help deliver the facemasks to local communities and police as well as fire stations.  Coincidentally, that day was Good Friday (April 10), and facemasks order was in effect in Los Angeles County.   What a meaningful act on this date in a timely manner!

Former Chairperson Ms Esther Woo helped sourcing facemasks and delivered to several hospitals, churches, local communities, senior centers and Muslim refugees.

As for Northern California, Director Mr. Gary Wu coordinated with  Crosspoint Church, Church of Christ No.6, Silicon Valley Lighthouse Church, Serving Others Worldwide, His Foundation and local communities to deliver the face masks to the people who are in need.

As of now, we had received $30,000+ from donation for the above use.  Now that the situation is somewhat relieved, we are planning to help the victims and those who have been affected in the pandemic in different ways.

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25 : 40

“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” – Matthew 10 : 42

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters for your solemn prayers, active participation and monetary as well as supplies donation, allowing us to accomplish the project smoothly.

We also thank participating churches and organizations in partnering with us for this meaningful ministry: AM 1450 Chinese Today Radio Station, Crosspoint Church, Silicon Valley Lighthouse Church, Church of Christ No.6, First Chinese Baptist Church, Serving Others Worldwide, His Foundation, Herald Christian Health Center, Chinese Christian Herald Crusades, Adventist Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital, City of Hope Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Family Welcome Center, Illumination Foundation, Town & Country Senior Manor, San Canyon Urgent Care Center, Hoag Healthline, First Chinese Baptist Church, The Amity Foundation, Sichuan Luzhou Gospel Hospital, Sichuan Luzhou Christian Church, Sichuan Southwest University of Nationalities, Pastor Kit Ching Tse, Pastor Chen Ping Liu , Minister Ha Law, Brother Gui Hang Ng, and Culture Regeneration Research Society Canada and Hong Kong.  We sincerely apologize for any missing ones here.

We pray that Covid-19 pandemic will be under control, the sick will be healed and the societies will be back to normal soon!