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Missions Partner Highlights: A Plastic Ocean Foundation
We want to share with you the incredible impact that we witness through these relationships through our Missions Partner Highlights! We'll have stories and posts that inform you of the different Missions Partners we have and ways you can pray and support the partners we have at The Vine!
Step Out – Emily Wong
When I got married to Allan in 2003, I knew that we would eventually move back to his home in Hong Kong, but we didn’t have a firm timeline…
Strengthened Faith – The Tsui Family
What a year it has been for our family. It has been so tough for everyone worldwide, so how do we strengthen our faith through these storms? How do we keep our family strong and trusting in God? To me it feels like when I am at my lowest, that’s when God steps in…
Secure in God – Ric Newsom
Before the Covid-19 outbreak, I usually went to several live music shows every month, and I baked only a handful of times. Over the past year, those figures have practically flipped. Of course there were more serious changes as well…
Holding onto Faith – Jason Hodges
This past year has been unbelievable. Maybe I should say catastrophic. I work for an airline and in August 2019 we carried approximately 3.5 million passengers. In August 2020 we carried approximately 35,000 passengers. A 98% decrease! It was obvious that redundancies were coming, and my wife and I began discussing worst-case scenarios…
Baptism Reflection – Jeanne Zheng
I made up my mind to be baptised in March 2020 although I had just accepted Christ in August last year. COVID-19 has brought me closer to God and I had made up my mind I would like to declare my faith to the public – hence, I signed up for the baptism in August…
Mama Joey: A Missions Story – Leonard and Grace
One morning, on his way to our organisation base, Leonard saw an old lady (Mama Joey) walked arm-in-arm by two ladies, who were giving her support…
Why the Difference Course? – Christina Lee Showalter
A year ago when Nate & I shared a sermon at the Vine on the beatitude, Blessed are the peacemakers, I found myself reflecting on my broken relationship with my older brother, Paul…
One Hope – Jen
Rainbows hold a special place in my heart. To me, they are a reminder of God’s everlasting promise that He will never break his covenant with His people…
Journey in Faith – Simon Lau
My personal journey with God hasn’t been filled with struggles, on the contrary, I’ve been blessed with a fulfilling childhood and supportive friends and family, and while life hasn’t been without challenges…
Narrow Gate – Ian Chan
Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and God for sure has been directing my attention towards it this season. Jesus tells us this warning and many other dire messages in Matthew, but what does the narrow gate mean? It means to love God with all your heart…
Bless and be blessed, Transformation – May Li
I have had the desire to serve the needy for many years and I believe God has put this desire in my heart. In the past, I have served the elderly, orphan, refugees and some low-income groups through different NGOs and Christian Associations. The experiences were all good, but I did not feel the calling to continue serving while still having an inmost desire to “serve the needy”…
Through the lens of His creation
As a psychiatrist working in the public health sector, I’ve had the opportunity to see Hong Kong through the lens of different people. I meet patients who have experienced misfortunes and sufferings…
Learnings and Revelations
A few months ago I was faced with a difficult decision in the workplace. While praying through it, God opened a door for me to attend a conference overseas and spend unhurried time with Him in prayer, in worship, and in fellowship with others…
Solitude. Community.
By the grace of God, I have overcome many hurt and brokenness in my life. In a place of solitude, I had a glimpse of who God is. I experienced His untouchable holiness, gentle power, pursuing love, heartfelt discipline…
Drawing closer to God in Prayer
I always thought that I already had a good relationship with God, until I started working from home. Everyday, I would usually arrive at the office around 8am and have my quiet time before starting work at 9am…
A Family Prayer for Christmas
Dear Jesus,
As we put up Christmas decorations and prepare for the holidays, may we be reminded of your amazing love and humble birth. We welcome you into our hearts…
Vine Stories – Prayer and Inner Healing
I came from a family where my parents are both really hurt themselves so I grew up with a lot of wounding from my family of origin. I’ve been seeking inner healing and peace since I was young. It first started as a pursuit to get rid of the pain…
Vine Stories – Innovative Breakthrough
I was born into a Christian family and went to church with my grandma every weekend as a child. My family wasn’t rich. Growing up, my classmates would make fun of my clothes and belongings, which made me felt very ashamed of my family background…
Vine Stories – Stillness
I once heard someone say, that daily prayer and scripture is as important for a new mother, as milk is to a baby. I knew it would bring much-needed life and nourishment to my tired being. Life with two little ones has been quite a shock to the system, to say the least…