Dear Harvest Haven Family,

As we step into February, the early signs of spring bring renewed hope and gratitude. This year, the Lunar New Year on February 17 adds a special sense of celebration, renewal, and joy throughout the month. Looking back over the past year, we see how Harvest Haven has continued to grow—strengthened by your support, encouragement, and partnership. As we embrace 2026, we look forward to walking together once again, planting seeds of warmth in our community and harvesting joy and hope. May this New Year bring peace, health, and abundant blessings to you and your loved ones.

One of this month’s featured events is our Christian Singles Fellowship for ages 24–40, taking place on Saturday, February 28. The gathering will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM. Pastor Wu from Family Keepers will share a 45-minute message on faith, relationships, and personal growth, followed by relaxed and meaningful interactive activities. If you know Christian friends within this age group, we warmly invite you to encourage them to join us. We pray this evening becomes a safe, uplifting, and joy-filled time of connection.

Beyond our Wednesday and Thursday senior gatherings, our Line Dance program has become one of the liveliest activities at Harvest Haven. With over 50 participants across three class sessions, the room is always full of energy and laughter. Our beloved instructor, Joan, is deeply appreciated for her clear teaching, warm personality, and great patience with learners of all levels. Whether someone is dancing for the first time, hoping to improve their technique, or even starting with “two left feet,” Joan has a gift for helping each person gain confidence and dance beautifully. A few spots remain! If you enjoy music, movement, and staying active, you are welcome to join us every Monday at 10:00–11:00 AM, 11:00–12:00 PM, or 1:00–2:00 PM. Please inquire at the Harvest Haven front desk to register.

Last month, we were also grateful to host an impactful seminar on Behavior and Alzheimer’s Awareness, presented by Kristy Huang. More than 40 participants joined us for this important and practical session. Many seniors and caregivers shared afterward that the seminar helped them better understand early symptoms, communication strategies, and ways to support loved ones facing memory-related challenges. The room was filled with thoughtful questions and heartfelt discussions, reminding us how essential it is to equip our community with knowledge and compassion. We look forward to offering more health-related workshops to continue supporting the well-being of our seniors.

This month also marks the official launch of Harvest Haven Home Support Services, created to meet the practical needs of seniors in our community. Trained youth volunteers will provide support such as transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, reading mail, filling out forms, and assisting with basic household tasks. This program is designed to help seniors live safely, independently, and with dignity. If you or someone you know may benefit, please contact Gloria. We also welcome young adults with a heart to serve to join our volunteer team.

In response to community needs during tax season, Harvest Haven will once again offer Free Tax Filing Assistance from February through April. This service supports low-income individuals, seniors, and those with limited mobility through one-on-one filing appointments. Advance registration is required.

Our Cantonese and Mandarin Senior Gathering  continue weekly with a rich variety of programs including health seminars, topic sharing, movement classes, crafts, and practical lessons such as AI for everyday living. We remind everyone that the Mandarin Gathering now begins at 10:00 AM—aligned with the Cantonese Gathering schedule.

As we begin a new year, we are also refreshing our facility. A new digital announcement board has been installed in the lobby, and upcoming improvements include painting, space organization, and equipment updates. To accomplish these tasks, we joyfully invite church groups, fellowships, youth teams, and individuals to participate in “Volunteer Work Days.” If your group would like to serve, we would love to schedule a time. For those interested in renting Harvest Haven for meetings, classes, or celebrations, please contact Gloria—members receive special rates.

Another meaningful project launching this year is “Stories of Harvest Haven.” We invite you to share your personal experiences—moments of joy, transformation, gratitude, or the reason you choose to participate and support this ministry. Selected stories will be featured in our monthly newsletter and on our website. Please send submissions to: mail@harvesthaven.org

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19

Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported Harvest Haven in 2025. Your generosity, prayers, encouragement, and joyful presence enable Harvest Haven to continue as a place of warmth and belonging for our community. If you feel led to support Harvest Haven financially in 2026, we are deeply grateful and committed to using your gift wisely to bless more lives.

May this month be filled with peace, health, and abundant joy for you and your family.

With gratitude,

The Harvest Haven Team

喜禾社區服務中心｜2026 年 2 月喜禾通訊

親愛的喜禾家人們：

踏入二月份，春意漸近，我們滿懷感恩與期待迎接新的季節。特別是今年 2 月 17 日的農曆新年，為這整個月份增添了更新、盼望與喜樂的氣息。回望過去一年，喜禾因著您們的支持而一步步前行；展望嶄新的 2026 年，我們盼望繼續與您攜手，用愛與行動在社區中撒下更多溫暖的種子，結出喜樂與盼望的果實。願這新的一年為您和家人帶來平安、健康與滿滿祝福。

在活動方面，本月特別預備了 24–40 歲基督徒單身弟兄姊妹的聯誼晚會，將於 2 月 28 日（星期六）晚上舉行。聚會將於 6:30 開始，由 Family Keepers 的吳老師分享信息，帶領大家從信仰與生命出發，思考關係與成長。其餘時間則安排輕鬆自然的互動交流，使大家能自在建立友誼、擴展人際網絡。我們真誠邀請您介紹身邊適齡的基督徒朋友參加，相信這將是一個充滿祝福的夜晚。

除了週三與週四的長者聚會之外，喜禾的 星期一排舞班（Line Dance） 更是熱力十足、深受喜愛。目前共有三個班、超過 50 位學員積極參與，每週上課時總是歡笑不斷、活力滿滿。大家特別喜歡 Joan 老師——她的教學紮實、節奏分明，更難得的是她總能用愛心和耐心陪伴每一位學員。無論是第一次跳舞的初學者、想提升技巧的進階學生，甚至原本覺得自己「笨手笨腳」的男學員，都能在 Joan 老師的細心指導下快速進步，輕鬆跳出協調、優美又自信的舞步。目前仍有少量名額，若您希望透過舞蹈鍛鍊身心、提升協調度並享受音樂的樂趣，非常歡迎加入我們的排舞班。每週一上課時間為 10:00–11:00、11:00–12:00，以及下午 1:00–2:00，歡迎向喜禾櫃台洽詢報名。

上個月，我們也非常感謝 Kristy Huang 帶來一場十分有深度的 「行為與阿茲海默症」健康講座。現場有超過 40 位參加者，反應熱烈。許多長者與照顧者在會後分享，這場講座讓他們更清楚了解失智症的早期徵兆、與患者溝通的方式、以及如何在日常生活中提供支持。現場的提問與討論十分踴躍，也再次提醒我們：為社區提供相關知識與陪伴是多麼重要。未來我們將持續安排更多促進身心健康的講座，與大家一起守護長者的福祉。

二月同時也是我們重要服務的新里程碑——「喜禾家勤支援服務」正式啟動。為回應長者的實際需要，這項服務將由受訓的青年志工協助長者完成日常生活中各種實務，包括陪同看診、交通接送、購物跑腿、讀信件與填寫表格協助，甚至提供基本家務支援。這項服務旨在讓長者能安心生活、享有尊嚴地老化。如果您或身邊有人需要協助，歡迎與 Gloria 聯繫。同時，我們也非常歡迎願意投入服務的青年加入志工團隊，一起將溫暖送進更多家庭。

為滿足社區在報稅季節的需求，喜禾將於 2 月至 4 月期間提供 免費報稅服務（Free Tax Filing Assistance），協助低收入、年長者及行動不便的居民完成年度報稅。服務採一對一方式，需提前預約，為社區提供更貼心的實質協助。

本月的粵語與國語長者聚會也將如常於週三與週四舉行，內容包括健康講座、專題分享、音樂律動、藝術手作與 AI智慧生活應用等豐富節目。特別提醒，國語聚會的開始時間已正式調整為上午 10 點，與粵語聚會同步。

邁入新的一年，我們也正積極進行喜禾的空間更新。大廳的電子電視看板已完成安裝，新一輪的粉刷工程、場地整理與設備改善即將展開。這些更新需要更多義工的參與，因此我們誠摯邀請各教會、團契、小組與青年群體報名參與「一日義工日」，透過實際行動共同建造一個更美好、更舒適的社區空間。如果您希望租用喜禾場地舉辦講座、聚會或派對，也歡迎與 Gloria 聯繫——會員可享優惠。

此外，今年將正式啟動 「喜禾的故事」徵稿計畫，邀請您用文字分享與喜禾之間的溫馨回憶與感動時刻。無論是曾經參與的活動、在這裡經歷的改變，或是您願意支持喜禾的原因，我們都歡迎投稿。每月將挑選一至兩篇刊登於月刊與官網，投稿請寄至：mail@harvesthaven.org。

“看哪，我要做一件新事，如今要发现；你们岂不知道吗”？以赛亚书 43:19

最後，我們誠摯感謝所有在 2025 年支持喜禾的朋友。您的奉獻、笑容、時間與禱告，使喜禾能在 2026 年繼續穩健運作，成為社區中最溫暖的地方。如果您願意在今年繼續以奉獻支持喜禾的事工，我們深深感謝，也將確保您的愛心被妥善運用，祝福更多生命。

願二月份為您帶來平安、健康與滿滿的喜樂！

—— 喜禾團隊 敬上

📆 2026 年 2 月活動節目表

粵語長者聚會｜每週三 10:00–12:00
地點：喜禾社區服務中心二樓活動室
本月節目豐富多元，歡迎長者攜伴參加，共度溫馨時光：

• 2/4　聖經教導｜Ken Law
• 2/11　聖經教導｜林牧師
• 2/18　一起包餃子｜劉先生與劉太太
• 2/25　歡慶農曆新年

國語長者聚會｜每週四 10:00–12:00
📌 提醒：聚會開始時間已正式調整為上午 10:00，與粵語聚會同步。

• 2/5　代謝症候群的預防關鍵｜Jenny Yu
• 2/12　農曆新年慶祝
• 2/19　中原行旅分享｜Alice
• 2/26　天南海北話家常｜Becky

回家

方華

每年春節前後，中國大陸大城小鎮都擠滿了人潮。春節前從各大城市流向不同的農村和小鎮，是歸家的打工者；春節後從四方八面聚向繁華的都市，是離家尋覓生計的人。每年這個時段龐大的旅客量，嚴重考驗整個運輸系統。去年二月的一場雪災，就把許多歸家的旅人凍在路上，進退不得，而車站和機場更擠滿了急於上路的人潮。在電視螢幕上，班機取消了，沒法回家的大學生對著鏡頭嗚咽：「我要回家！」

　　回家，是中國人過年的傳統，不論貧富，豐足抑或拮据，最重要的是一家團聚。一年到頭在外地打工拼搏，不就是盼著過年的時候，家人相聚嗎？美味的菜餚，難道在外鄉就吃不上？可能是更精美呢。娛樂節目，大城市怎會缺少呢？問題不在於這些東西，而是家在那一處，那一處最微薄的享受，已是最貼心的享受。

　　家，是人心的去向。無家可歸，往往是用來描述受災人群的可憐處境。如果你過年時可以和家人一起共度，恭喜你，希望你珍惜這美好的時光。

　　不可不知，我們的靈魂也渴望歸家，當靈魂所暫住的帳棚——即是我們的肉體，日漸衰殘，也就是靈魂將要歸家的時候了。聖經描述那些有信心的人，是羨慕一個更美的家鄉，就是在天上的家鄉。

　　若干年前有一對老宣教士夫婦，在非洲傳教多年後退休返鄉。他們沒有退休金，多年來在非洲的生活又將健康摧殘了，內心不免有沮喪和擔憂。

　　他們在回鄉的輪船上有一位大人物——羅斯福總統，正從他的非洲打獵之旅回國。船上大家都注目這位大人物，沒人留意這對老宣教士夫婦。到了紐約港口，有樂隊和大批政要及傳媒來迎接羅斯福總統，卻沒人理會這對老宣教士夫婦。

　　老宣教士心中忿忿不平：「我們犧牲自己在非洲多年服事上帝，到頭來沒有人管我們；而這個人，只是去打獵，上帝卻讓那麼多人歡迎他？真是太不公平了！」

　　他的妻子說：「那你直接跟上帝去說啊！」

　　老宣教士進入房間禱告。當他再出來時，臉上泛光芒。他妻子問他上帝跟他說了甚麼讓他這樣高興。他說：「當我抱怨總統回家就有盛大的歡迎，而我們回家卻沒有人理會時，上帝拍拍我的肩頭，對我說：『你還沒有回家啊！』」老宣教士十分滿足地說：「上帝告訴我，我的賞賜在我回家時就會看到了。」

　　是的，如果我們終於要回家，那目前的一切都不是最重要的。重要的是當我們的靈魂回家時，在天上會受到回家的歡迎。

「原載《中信》月刊第765期（中國信徒佈道會）」。