抵達緬甸：獻上五餅二魚
Arrived in Myanmar: Offering Our Five Loaves and Two Fish

By David So

今日行程重點 / Today’s Highlights

今日分享 / Story of the Day

今天是我們期待已久的重要日子——全體 19 位短宣隊員終於一同踏上緬甸的土地。Today was the day we had all been waiting for—the day our entire STM team finally entered Myanmar together.

我們一家和另一個家庭共九人住在曼谷的酒店，其餘十位隊員則住在附近的 Airbnb。清晨時分，我們將十一個大大小小的行李箱、背包和事工物資搬上預約好的大型客車前往機場。感謝神，所有人和所有行李竟然都能順利裝進車裡。回頭想想，這趟旅程帶的行李數量幾乎像搬家一樣。
Our family and another family, a total of nine people, had stayed at a hotel in Bangkok, while the other ten team members stayed at a nearby Airbnb. Early in the morning, we loaded ourselves, eleven suitcases, backpacks, and ministry supplies into a large van headed for the airport. We were grateful to discover that everything fit perfectly. Looking back, it felt like we were moving an entire household rather than going on a mission trip.

到了機場後，我們終於與其餘隊員會合，其中包括兩位從紐約遠道而來的隊員。當大家聚在一起時，看著堆積如山的行李、教材、書籍、禮物、藥物及器材，不禁相視而笑。每一件行李背後，都代表著許多人的愛心、禱告與預備。
At the airport, we were excited to finally reunite with the rest of the team, including two members who had traveled all the way from New York. As we gathered with our mountains of luggage, teaching materials, gifts, books, medications, and equipment, we couldn’t help but laugh at how much we were carrying. Each suitcase represented the love, preparation, and prayers that had gone into this trip.

由於抵達緬甸後沒有時間吃午餐，我們便趁著在曼谷機場附近的機會享用一些地道泰國美食。當然少不了著名的芒果糯米飯（Mango Sticky Rice），很快便成為大家一致喜愛的美食之一。
Knowing that we would not have time for lunch after arriving in Myanmar, many of us took the opportunity to enjoy some local Thai food near the airport. Of course, no meal felt complete without the famous mango sticky rice, which quickly became a team favorite.

飛往曼德勒的航班十分順利。入境時，我們原本擔心大量物資可能會遇到困難，但感謝神，雖然海關曾詢問部分物品的用途，最終所有隊員和所有行李都平安順利通關。
The flight to Mandalay was smooth, and we were thankful that the immigration process was surprisingly straightforward. Although customs officers asked questions about some of the items we were bringing into the country, God opened the way for every team member and every piece of luggage to pass through successfully. We arrived safely with everything needed for the ministry ahead.

抵達後，我們在機場兌換了當地貨幣，而雲彩事工也安排同工接待我們前往彬烏倫。從曼德勒機場到彬烏倫大約需要兩個小時車程，而我們住宿的酒店距離雲彩家園只有約五分鐘車程。
After exchanging currency at the airport, we were warmly welcomed by Silver Lining Mission staff, who had arranged transportation for us to Pyin Oo Lwin. The journey took approximately two hours from Mandalay Airport, winding through beautiful scenery toward the mountain town where we would be serving.

當我們抵達酒店時，幾乎沒有時間休息。因為家園的孩子和同工們早已期待著我們的到來。我們迅速分配房間、放下行李、換上短宣隊隊服，然後乘坐敞篷載客貨車前往家園。
Upon arriving at the hotel, there was little time to rest. The children and staff at Silver Lining Family Village were eagerly awaiting our arrival. We quickly checked into our rooms, dropped off our luggage, changed into our STM team shirts, and climbed into the back of a passenger truck for the short ride to the Family Village.

雖然路面顛簸不平，但大家的興奮心情絲毫沒有減少。
The road was bumpy, but our excitement only grew with each passing minute.

當車子駛進雲彩家園時，許多孩子已經在門口迎接我們。他們臉上的笑容和熱情的歡迎，讓我們立刻感受到家的溫暖。同工們早已為我們準備好豐盛的火鍋晚餐，當中許多新鮮蔬菜更是雲彩家園自己種植的。經過一天奔波的旅程，這頓飯不單填飽了肚子，更讓我們感受到當地同工滿滿的愛與款待。
As we entered the Family Village, we were greeted by smiling faces and warm welcomes from the children. The staff had prepared a delicious hot pot dinner featuring fresh vegetables grown locally. After a long day of travel, the meal felt like a gift of hospitality and love.

晚餐後，Marcus、Cameron 和 Cristian 開始到處查看環境，為接下來幾天要帶領的遊戲作準備。而我則有機會與一些孩子和青年人交談，了解他們的生活。
Following dinner, Marcus, Cameron, and Cristian began exploring the grounds and discussing ideas for the games they would be leading during the week. Meanwhile, I had the opportunity to talk with several of the children and youth.

其中有一位女孩讓我印象特別深刻。她能說一口流利的英語，我好奇地問她是在哪裡學習的。令我驚訝的是，她大部分的英語竟然是靠自己自學而來。她還分享了自己的夢想—希望將來成為一名建築師，因為她非常喜歡數學和物理。她的努力、堅持和對未來的盼望，深深感動了我。
One conversation particularly stood out to me. I met a young girl who spoke remarkably fluent English. Curious about her background, I asked where she had learned it. To my surprise, she explained that she had largely taught herself. As we talked, she shared her dream of becoming an architect one day because she enjoys mathematics and physics. Her determination, intelligence, and hope for the future were both inspiring and humbling.

晚上，大家一起參加家園的敬拜聚會。我們先向孩子們介紹自己，而我也開玩笑地請孩子們記住我的名字——「蘇叔叔（Su Suk Suk）」。孩子們開心地跟著重複，現場充滿歡笑聲。
As evening approached, everyone gathered together for worship. We introduced ourselves to the children, and I jokingly told them to remember me as “Su Suk Suk” (Uncle So in Chinese). Laughter quickly filled the room as they practiced saying my name.

敬拜的時間尤其令人感動。孩子們和同工用普通話及緬甸語一起敬拜讚美神。雖然我們說著不同的語言，但我們敬拜的是同一位主。語言的隔閡在敬拜中似乎完全消失了。我甚至嘗試跟著他們一起唱緬甸語詩歌。那一刻，我深深體會到啟示錄所描繪的景象——來自各族、各民、各方、各國的人，一同站在神寶座前敬拜祂。
The worship time was deeply moving. Children and staff sang praises to God in both Mandarin and Burmese. Although we did not share the same language, we shared the same Savior. Language barriers disappeared as voices joined together in worship. I even tried to follow along with some of the Burmese lyrics. In that moment, I was reminded of the beautiful picture described in Scripture—people from every nation, tribe, people, and language worshiping before God’s throne.

敬拜結束後，Marcus、Cameron、Cristian 和其他隊員帶領孩子們進行歡迎遊戲。整個場地充滿笑聲、歡樂和新建立的友誼。
After worship, Marcus, Cameron, Cristian, and the rest of the STM team led several welcome games with the children. The room was filled with laughter, excitement, and the beginnings of new friendships.

經過幾輪遊戲後，我們不得不返回酒店，因為還需要為隔天的服事安排和後勤工作作準備。
Eventually, it was time for our team to return to the hotel. We still needed to prepare for the busy ministry schedule ahead.

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