七月底影音紀錄：The Singing of the Birds!

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七月底的影音記錄

包含 including...

1. Typhoon Gaemi (凱米颱風) from July 22~25;
2. The Leaking Ceilings (天花板漏水) here and there;
   
3. The Singing of the Birds (兩隻鳥對唱... 直到歌聲被強烈颱風吞噬.....), which my wife recorded just before the typhoon reached us!

While I have been eager to keep (and share) the recording of the two birds singing, Jean and I were saddened to find their bodies in our front yard on the morning of Sunday, July 28, as we were leaving for church. It was clear that the powerful Typhoon Gaemi had caused the death of these small creatures.

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相關文章 (See also)：

1)  Who Is Singing?     (2020)

2)  挑水古道的《啁啾》     (2023)

3)  《鳥鳴澗》詩中有畫     (2020)

4)  The Owl Station Broadcast (美麗的公車站)     (2017)

5)  小傢伙（會玩、會吃、會飛、會唱歌）：共 3 組     (2010)

Three New Deacons Ordained!

#2024-0724

The Ordination of Christina Hai, Claire Wang, and Alex Tso as deacons took place at St. John Cathedral, the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan, on the evening of July 22nd, 2024.

All of us sincerely thank our Lord for this important event and, from the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my congratulations here again to the three new deacons.

Their dedication and commitment to serving the community are truly inspiring. May their paths be filled with wisdom, compassion, and the continued grace of God as they embark on this new chapter in their ministry.

For detailed information, you may refer to Ms. Catherine Lee's article by clicking at the link below:

Ordination 台灣聖公會按立會吏聖職典禮 of Christina Hsiao-Yen Hai 海小燕, Claire Chia-Lin Wang 王佳琳 & Alex Hsin-Tai Tso 左心泰, 3 New Deacons! ❤️

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相關文章 (See also)：

1)  A Family Serving Together!     (2024)

2)  Welcome to Our Back Garden     (2020)

3)  Welcome to the Houshan Park     (2019)

4)  Taiwan Episcopal Church Diocesan Convention     (2023)

5)  Deacon Ordination Service for Shawn Y. H. Wang     (2024)

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台灣聖公會~ ~ ~按立會吏聖職典禮

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Sung by St. James' Choir

On July 22, 2024

The photo above was shared 

in the St. James' Choir LINE group chat.

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The photo below is taken 

from Ms. Catherine's article I mentioned.

Ms. Katherine Preaching at St. James' Church

#2024-0721

Ms. Katherine Cooper from the UK preached at St. James' Episcopal Church in Taichung, Taiwan, today—the 9th Sunday after Pentecost.

She focused primarily on Psalm 23, sharing her insights and life experiences about the relationship between the shepherd (God) and his sheep (Christians), following the verses sequentially from Verse 1 to Verse 6.

Though Taiwan doesn't have as many sheep as the UK, the imagery of a shepherd caring for his flock was vividly brought to life. Coming from a farm village in northeastern England, Ms. Katherine described and illustrated these scenes exceptionally well. It was her first time preaching at our church, and I was eager to hear what she had to share. My curiosity kept me attentive throughout her sermon.

After the English service, we enjoyed a pleasant Coffee Hour downstairs. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and lively conversations. We all cherished the time spent with our dear brothers and sisters at St. James'. I was particularly delighted to reconnect with Mr. Christoph Wu (吳方志), his wife Yuni Fan (范玉妮), and their son Conrad (康芮). It had been a long time since I last saw them, as they had moved to the UK. I recalled that Conrad and my first grandchild, Little Bee, were classmates at St. James' Kindergarten (Preschool) years ago. How time flies! Both my grandson and Conrad have grown so much taller!

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相關文章 (See also)：

1)  Rev. Nicky Chater Preaching     (2016)

2)  A Good Time in a Good Place     (2013)

3)  Our Special Visitor: My New Friend     (2016)

4)  The Rev. Vern Jones Visits St. James'     (2012)

5)  The Rev. Dr. Peyton Craighill Visits St. James'     (2012)

6)  Rev. Robert Martin Visits St. James', in Taichung     (2018)

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The six photos below are 

shared by Elaine Lai.

The six photos above are 

shared by Elaine Lai. Thanks!

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