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Harvest Haven | November 2025 Newsletter
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Dear Friends of Harvest Haven
As we enter this season of gratitude, our hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving. Whether you are one of our beloved seniors attending weekly gatherings, a dedicated volunteer serving behind the scenes, a generous donor supporting our work, or a friend who simply cares—your presence and participation have made Harvest Haven a place of warmth, care, and community. We thank God for you!
On October 25, our highly anticipated second digital literacy workshop was held, with Mr. Eric Siu once again delivering clear, hands-on teaching. He covered essential iPhone features and introduced the practical use of ChatGPT in everyday life—emergency assistance, translation, voice notes, calendar, and intelligent health tools. Over 100 seniors attended and left inspired. We especially thank our new volunteer partners: attorney Yongheng, Dennis, and Pastor Charley Kuo, for their service. More digital education sessions are coming—stay tuned and bring a friend!
Muscle loss often goes unnoticed as we age, yet it significantly increases the risk of falls, disability, and hospitalization. On Saturday, November 15 (2:00–4:00 PM), we welcome Professor Jenny Niu, Ph.D. in Health Promotion from National Taiwan Normal University, who will share the latest nutrition and exercise research to help seniors prevent and even reverse muscle loss. Her warm, practical teaching style and 30+ years of experience make this a not-to-be-missed opportunity!
Here’s what’s happening this month at our Senior Groups:
Cantonese Senior Group (Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
•11/5 – Topic: Bingo Game with Rina Lau
• 11/12 – Topic: Spiritual Sharing with Ken Law
• 11/19 – Topic: Reflection & Thanksgiving with Gloria & Sandie (Special lunch by Elsie & Rina)
• 11/26 – No meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Mandarin Senior Group (Thursdays 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
• 11/6 – Topic: Craft Activity – Marisa
• 11/13 – Topic: Healthy Aging – Professor Jenny Niu
• 11/20 – Topic: Thanksgiving Reflection – Ryan
• 11/27 – No meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday
A Message from Eric Siu to the Harvest Haven Team
Dear Harvest Haven Team,
Over the past few weeks, I’ve deeply felt the love and care you pour into the lives of our seniors. You thoughtfully organize a wide variety of activities—from brain games, health seminars, and day trips, to arts and talent classes. Even more moving is the way you prepare meals, welcome each participant with kindness, and accompany them with joy and patience at every gathering.
Your dedication is not just a one-time gesture—it’s a long-term, quiet commitment. It’s not just about programs, but about genuine care and heartfelt presence. For many seniors who live alone or whose children are far away, Harvest Haven is more than a center—it is a second home. A place where they feel valued, seen, and loved once again.
Thank you for your selfless love, your gentle hearts, and your tireless efforts to be a blessing in this community. Every small act you do supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our elders and brings warmth, positivity, and connection to our community.
I extend my deepest gratitude and respect to each and every one of you.
May God remember your labor of love and bless you with strength, joy, and peace in all that you do.
With appreciation,
Eric Siu
In addition to these events, our weekly programs continue to bring joy and enrichment to our cAs we approach Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the many blessings of this year. We are thankful for the opportunity to walk alongside seniors in our community, bringing warmth and joy into their days. We are thankful for every volunteer whose quiet service makes each event possible. We are thankful for every donor whose generous love sustains our mission. And we are thankful for our board and staff, who continue to plan, pray, and lead with faithful hearts. Because of you, there is hope. Because of you, Harvest Haven continues to grow. We give thanks to God—and to you.
As a nonprofit community ministry, every program, gathering, class, and outreach at Harvest Haven is made possible by your love and support. From weekly senior fellowships to health seminars, language and tech classes to holiday celebrations, your generosity sustains it all.
In this season of giving, we invite you to sow into this mission. Whether large or small, every gift makes a difference—helping us build financial reserves to fully support Harvest Haven’s 2026 operations and ensure our services remain strong and uninterrupted.
Ways to Give:
• Mail checks to: Harvest Haven Community Service Center, 11812 South St., #200, Cerritos, CA 90703
• Zelle or PayPal: admin@harvesthaven.org
• For bank transfer, contact our office for assistance
“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.”Psalm 95:2–3
As we celebrate this season of gratitude, may our hearts be stirred to give, to serve, and to bless others. Let us become vessels of grace—bringing love and light to our community.
With heartfelt gratitude and blessings,
The Harvest Haven Team
喜禾社區服務中心 | 2025年11月喜禾通訊
親愛的喜禾家人們：
隨著我們踏入這個感恩的季節，我們心中滿溢著感謝。無論您是每週參與聚會的長者、在幕後默默付出的義工、支持我們事工的奉獻者，或是關心我們的朋友，因著您的參與與支持，喜禾成為了一個充滿溫暖與關懷的社區家園。願主賜福您！
10月25日，第二場數位生活講座圓滿舉行。由Eric Siu老師帶來實用、深入淺出的教學，內容涵蓋iPhone基本功能及ChatGPT的生活應用（如緊急求助、語音記事、翻譯、日曆提醒與健康管理等），超過100位長者熱烈參與，反應熱烈。我們特別感謝新的義工團隊：勇恒律師、Dennis老師與Charley Kuo牧師的協助。更多數位課程即將推出，敬請期待並邀請親友一同參加！
年齡增長常伴隨肌肉流失，但許多人未曾察覺其嚴重性。11月15日（週六）下午2:00至4:00，邀請台灣國立師範大學健康促進博士牛玉珍教授，與大家分享最新的營養與運動研究，幫助長者預防與逆轉肌少症，重拾健康與活力。
感恩節將至，我們回顧今年點滴恩典，心中充滿感激。感謝有機會陪伴社區中的長者；感謝每一位默默奉獻的義工；感謝每一位資助我們的捐款者；感謝忠心服事、策劃的董事與團隊。有你們，就有希望；有你們，就有喜禾。願主記念你們的擺上與愛心！
作為非營利社區事工，喜禾每一項課程、聚會與服務都仰賴大家的支持。我們誠摯邀請您在年終奉獻季節中，成為喜禾的祝福管道，幫助我們為2026年的營運預備資源。
奉獻方式：
• 郵寄支票至：Harvest Haven Community Service Center, 11812 South St., #200, Cerritos, CA 90703
• Zelle / PayPal：admin@harvesthaven.org
• 銀行轉帳：請聯絡辦公室
「我們要來感謝祂，用詩歌向祂歡呼。因耶和華為大神，為大王，超乎萬神之上。」詩篇 95:2–3
願我們在感恩的季節裡，心被激動，將愛化為行動，成為社區中恩典的流通管道。
滿懷感恩與祝福，
謹代表全體同工，
喜禾團隊 敬上
Eric Siu 老師獻上對喜禾團隊的鼓勵與感謝
親愛的喜禾團隊：
在這段日子裡，我們深深感受到你們對社區長者的關懷與愛心。你們不僅用心安排豐富多樣的活動，如益智遊戲、健康講座、才藝課程，更在每一次聚會中，細心預備午餐、熱情接待每一位長者，用笑容與耐心陪伴他們的生活。
你們的付出，不是短暫的一天，而是長期默默地耕耘；不是表面的形式，而是真誠的關懷與陪伴。對許多獨居或子女在外的長者而言，喜禾不僅是一個活動中心，更像是一個溫暖的「家」。在這裡，他們感受到陪伴、被重視與被愛。
感謝你們用無私的愛、體貼的心和持續的努力成為社區的祝福。你們所做的一切，都在支持長者的身心健康，也為社區帶來更多正向與凝聚力。
在此，謹向全體同工表達我最誠摯的謝意與敬意。
願上帝親自記念你們的付出，
賜福你們在工作與生活中都滿有力量、喜樂與平安。
— Eric Siu
除了講座與週會，喜禾還有各類課程與活動歡迎您參加，包括：週一 Line Dance 排舞、週二 太極拳與太極劍、週三與週四長者聚會、週六針織手作、以及一對一手機電腦課程。我們希望為長者打造一個週週有期待、天天有陪伴的社區平台。
- 粵語長者週會（每週三 上午10:00–12:00）
- 11/5 – Rina Lau 主持 Bingo 遊戲
11/12 – Ken Law 專題分享 - 11/19 – Gloria & Sandie 感恩節分享（Elsie & Rina 預備午餐）
- 11/26 – 感恩節假期，暫停聚會
- 國語長者週會（每週四 上午10:30–12:30）
- 11/6 – Marisa 手工活動
- 11/13 – 牛玉珍教授講授熟齡健康
- 11/20 – Ryan 感恩主題分享
- 11/27 – 感恩節假期，暫停聚會
我要活得有意義
黃煥儀
患有先天性徐動型大腦麻痺症的我，需要輪椅代步，日常生活亦需要依賴別人照顧；當被照顧者忽略時我會很不耐煩，容易發脾氣。由於我控制不了自己的思緒，常會感到氣餒，性格亦漸趨悲觀……不知生命有何意義？！
發現人生另一方向
由於母親早逝，我的起居飲食只靠父親和家傭照顧，後來傷殘院舍有宿位我便搬進去。我過去的人際關係不太好，因我不理會別人的感受，常麻煩、騷擾人，例如院舍職員不能立即回應我的需求，我便會發脾氣罵人；我又喜歡跟人比較，自己能力卻有限，以致常常自尋煩惱不開心。
2022 年 1 月我參加了「愛癒同行」這專為關顧傷殘和長期病患者心靈需要而設的網上小組，我從中認識基督信仰更多；當中的牧者很關心我們，讓我感受到上帝的愛。因被上帝的愛感動，我很希望更多認識祂，便向祂祈禱認罪悔改。上帝垂聽了我的禱告，赦免了我的罪，成為我生命的主。從那刻起，上帝就在我心裏，並且改變我的生命，帶領我的人生。
從此我認真學習聖經真理，常常向上帝傾訴心聲，也繼續參加網上聚會。這些聚會不但幫助我更加明白聖經，也讓我在當中得到慰藉與激勵；我猶如回到安穩的家裏。另外，我發現自己慢慢變得樂觀，人生亦有了方向。現在我以上帝而不再以自己為中心；這新方向令我活得自在、快樂，我不再與人比較，因為我明白每個人的能力不一樣，比較沒有意義。聖經中有很多人生道理，比如饒恕、關心和包容別人；當我嘗試實踐這些真理，在過程中我發現自己開始學懂與人和諧相處，更漸漸建立起友善的人際關係，並能樂觀面對事情。
活出生命意義
現在我若有需要，不會再像以往要院舍職員立即幫我，倒會考慮他們不是只幫助我一個人，而是很多人都需要他們幫助，例如餵食。我會耐心等待他們來協助，不像從前般喧嚷、催促。此外，我知道別人有需要時會為對方祈禱，身旁有人不舒服，我會主動關心、問候。記得我曾為一位阿姨祈禱，她是我媽媽生前的好友。阿姨一直很關心我；得知她患了癌症，我很擔心，就禱告求主醫治她。現在阿姨的身體好多了，不像病重時那麼瘦弱，實在感恩。
上帝與我很親近，常給我提醒。記得有次朋友把心事告訴我，囑咐我不要告訴別人，但我不自覺間把事情洩露了。上帝責備我，並叫我要改過；我心裏為自己犯錯而難過。感恩上帝饒恕我，提醒我緊記以後不要再犯。我知道自己仍需努力學習，求主幫助我一天天進步，透過每天讀聖經親近上帝，在日常生活中實踐真理。
做個感恩喜樂的人
今天我仍活在世上，難免有擔憂，但感謝上帝，聖經上的真理幫助我活得更好。主耶穌說：「不要為明天憂慮，因為明天自有明天的憂慮；一天的難處一天當就夠了。」（馬太福音六34）主提醒我不要憂慮，我又以此鼓勵父親。我常感到上帝對我十分憐憫，並賜我很多恩典，就如父親雖然未信主，卻從沒反對我信耶穌；他更因不放心我獨自坐輪椅外出，常陪我到教會參加崇拜。為這些事我心甚感恩。如果父親像我得到救恩就好了，所以我天天為他祈禱，希望他早日認識基督，信主得永生。
我最嚮往的就是永恆的天家，那裏很美麗，沒痛苦、沒擔憂、沒疾病，也沒有筋骨肌肉繃緊的痛楚，不怕進食時嗆到，更不用擔心控制不到自己……最重要是，那是個可與愛我的上帝面對面在一起的地方。我實在很期待！
我願繼續學效主耶穌的榜樣，按祂的心意生活，一生跟從祂。求主賜我健康，延緩我的機能衰退，讓我有更多力量回應祂的愛。親愛的讀者，盼望你們都能認識上帝；祂是真神，且滿有恩典、憐憫；祂願意聽你們的祈禱，帶領你們的人生。祝福你們有喜樂、平安的生命。
（何在凡採訪）
Harvest Haven Community Service Center | November 2025 Newsletter | 喜禾通訊
RE: 2025 Annual Fundraising Appeal
喜禾社區服務中心
Harvest Haven Community Service Center
11812 South St., #200, Cerritos, CA 90703
www.harvesthaven.org admin@harvesthaven.org
Tel: (562) 860-8601
July 2025
Dear Friends,
RE: 2025 Annual Fundraising Appeal
Harvest Haven Community Service Center, founded in May 2004, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving our community with compassion and faith. For over two decades, we’ve provided free and impactful services to seniors, immigrants, families, and anyone in need.
From translation and tax assistance to health seminars, weekly senior meetings, cancer support groups, homeless outreach, and senior outings, our services touch hundreds of lives each year. We also provide over 2,000 free lunches annually at Harvest Haven.
We offer enriching classes in English, computer skills, citizenship, line dancing, knitting, Tai Chi, and Tai Chi sword—supporting wellness in both body and mind. Our new after-school care program provides children with a safe, nurturing, and faith-based environment to grow and thrive. Our E-World Digital Workshop empowers seniors to confidently use technology and stay connected in today’s world. Visit www.harvesthaven.org to learn more.
Thanks to generous supporters like you, Harvest Haven remains a place of connection, joy, and healing. Whether it’s karaoke, praise dance, or simply a caring conversation, every moment here reflects God’s love in action.
In order to cover expenses for the coming year, we would like to invite you to participate as one of our sponsors, and would be greatly honored if you would accept this invitation. Our sponsorship levels are: Diamond ($5,000), Platinum ($3,000), Gold ($1,800), and Silver ($900). There will be special recognition on our website and on the Donor Board at our Center. If you are not ready to be one of our sponsors, you can be our special Love Donor ($300). Please mail your donation checks to our center, or send your donation via Zelle to Harvest Haven at admin@harvesthaven.org. All donations are tax-deductible. Donation receipts will be sent out in January 2026. We also welcome any amount of donation.
Thank you for standing with us to make a lasting impact. May God bless you richly in the year ahead.
With heartfelt thanks,
Harvest Haven Board of Directors
喜禾社區服務中心
Harvest Haven Community Service Center
主旨：2025年度募款邀請函
喜禾社區服務中心
Harvest Haven Community Service Center
11812 South St., #200, Cerritos, CA 90703
www.harvesthaven.org admin@harvesthaven.org
Tel: (562) 860-8601
親愛的朋友們：
喜禾社區服務中心成立於2004年5月，是一個註冊的501(c)(3)非營利機構，致力以信仰與愛心服務社區。二十一年來，我們持續為長者、新移民、家庭及有需要人士提供免費且實用的服務。
我們的服務包括翻譯、報稅、健康講座、長者週會、癌症關懷小組、關懷露宿者、郊遊等，每年喜禾免費提供超過2,000份愛心午餐。喜禾也提供多元課程如英語、電腦、入籍準備、排舞、編織、太極與太極劍，幫助社區人士提升身心靈健康。我們最近推出了兒童課後照顧計畫，讓孩子在安全、健康、有信仰的環境中成長學習。廣受歡迎的 E-World 數位工作坊，幫助長者掌握現代科技，與世界保持聯繫。更多詳情請見我們的網站：www.harvesthaven.org。
感謝您一路的支持，使喜禾成為社區中充滿連結、歡笑與醫治的地方。無論是卡拉OK、讚美操，還是溫暖的陪伴，每一個瞬間都是神愛的流露。
為了應付未來一年的開支, 我們誠意邀請閣下參與，成為「喜禾」的贊助者之一。如若閣下接納同意，我們將深感榮幸。今年的贊助者共分四種：鑽石贊助者 ($5000) 、白金贊助者 ($3000)、金贊助者($1800)、銀贊助者($900)，贊助者在「喜禾」網頁及會址的贊助商銘謝板上全年銘謝。如果閣下今年不擬做贊助者，可以做 $300愛心捐助者，亦可隨意捐助支持, 數目多少不拘。 所有捐款支票請寄本中心或可用Zelle捐款給Harvest Haven (admin@harvesthaven.org)，年底將寄上收據，以便閣下作扣稅之用。
感謝您與我們一同在社區中播下希望與愛的種子。願神在新的一年大大賜福您與您的家人。
謹此致謝，
喜禾社區服務中心董事會 敬上
Download 2025 Annual Fundraising Letter /下載籌款信
