章笑 (早堂) ，2-K 領課老師
Vanessa Zhang , 2-K teacher of Morning Session
我在2017年加入兒童部。那一年，我從教自己的小孩到教別人的小孩，從「戰戰兢兢」有點害怕和孩子相處，到可以跟家長們聊聊孩子們的進步與需要；年末的時候，我一邊回想與小朋友們相處的美好時光，一邊驚覺：「神就是這樣擴張我的境界的」！雖然開始時不是那麼情願，每次要服事的前一週都壓力滿滿，但回過頭來發現收穫更多，尤其是明白了：在神的事上，最重要的是擺上我的心，其餘的神都會預備。
提摩太後書1:7 因為神賜給我們，不是膽怯的心，乃是剛強、仁愛、謹守的心。願孩子們也能透過我們的生命看到神所賜的剛強、仁愛和謹守。
I joined the Children’s Ministry back in 2017. That year, I went from teaching my own to teaching other kids, from being intimidated to interact with the children to being able to share their progress and needs with their parents. As the year came to a close, I couldn’t help but reflect on the wonderful experiences I had with the children. I realized that this was how God expanded my horizons! What started as a struggle filled with stress ended up being overflowing with abundant blessings and rewards. The realization that God lays a beautiful path ahead of us, and all we need to do is offer our hearts, sparked something within me.
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” I pray that the children will witness the strength, love, and self-control that God puts in our lives.
凌晨凱(早堂) ，小學部領課老師
Tim Ling, Elementary Teacher of Morning Session
大家好，我是Tim! 我在2016年来到我们的教会。我在UCLA 读书，我参加的团契是UCLA Family团契。
感谢主让我有机会在儿童主日学中服事。我喜欢和小朋友们在做手工，玩游戏和看故事中一起来认识我们的天父。小朋友们的想象力，动手能力和对神的认识和爱常常让我感到惊喜，开心和感恩。
让我们一起珍惜和小朋友们一起学习，成长和认识天父的时光。
Hello, I’m Tim. I joined CBCWLA in 2016 and I’m studying at UCLA. I am actively involved in the Tree Of Life UCLA Campus Fellowship.
I’m grateful to the Lord for giving me the opportunity to serve in Children’s ministry. I enjoy doing crafts, playing games, and sharing stories with the kids to help them get to know our Heavenly Father. The children’s imaginative minds, craftsmanship and their genuine desire and love for God often surprise, delight, and fill me with gratitude.
Let’s cherish the time we spend with the children, as we learn, grow and deepen our understanding of our Heavenly Father together.
李華 (午堂) ，2-K 助教
Lisa Li, 2-K Teaching Assistant of Noon Session
我叫Lisa，我是2018年來到教會並受浸歸主。當教會呼召兒童部同工時，我躍躍欲試，我來到兒童部，看到小朋友對神話語的渴慕和熟知，我被他們教育了。
馬太福音18:3说：“我实在告诉你们，你们若不回转，变成小孩子的样式，断不得进天国。
Hi, I’m Lisa. I came to CBCWLA in 2018 and was baptized, dedicating my life to the Lord. When the Children’s Ministry reached out to recruit more volunteers, I eagerly responded! Being a part of the Children’s Ministry, I have witnessed the children’s strong desire and longing for God’s Word, and they have taught me invaluable lessons.
Matthew 18:3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
蔡旻璋(午堂) ，2-K 領課老師
Jason Tsai , 2-K Teacher of Noon Session
我是2-K 幼兒班的老師。也許有些人認為，兒童部不過就是個講聖經故事的幼兒園， 不過就是個玩聖經遊戲的托兒所，孩子們放學後什麼都不會記得的。但我正是因為小時候待過教會….儘管有段時間離開了教會，但經過神的提醒，我最終還是回到了教會。在我們教會系統的教導下，我屢次經歷神話語的奧妙，發現這些教導受益非凡。當我看著天真的孩子們還在認識這個世界時，我更是希望他們也能早日領悟到神。
我們都熟讀提摩太后書 3:16-17「聖經的效用」，而這段經文的前面一句也是非常重要: 「並且知道你是從小明白聖經，這聖經能使你因信基督耶穌有得救的智慧。」提摩太后書 3:15
福音要越早傳越好。雖然很多時候，不能馬上就看見果效，但美妙的話語一直在孩子們心中發酵。長大後才聽說救恩的你，是不是很感慨，怎麼沒有提早就認識福音？或者你和我一樣，長大後才領悟到福音？不論你是前者還是後者，或是從小就沒離開過。別把你的孩子落下，讓我們一起埋下這個酵母，兒童部歡迎你們！
My name is Jason, and I am teaching the 2-K class. Some people may mistakenly think that the Children’s Ministry is just like any other pre-school or daycare center, at best, just a place for Bible stories and Bible-related games. They might even believe that children won’t remember anything after the class ends. But this is NOT true. I am a living example of someone who attended church when I was young. Though I drifted away for a time, I am grateful that God reminded me and brought me back to church.
With CBCWLA’s systematic Sunday schools, I have experienced God’s presence repeatedly! I have found those teachings to be incredibly valuable and impactful. Now, when I see the innocent children in church, who are still trying to understand the world, I really hope that they can also come to know and understand God as soon as possible.
We are all familiar with the teaching from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “The Effectiveness of the Bible”, however the passage before this is just as important. “And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:15. From my experiences, I have come to understand that evangelism is most effective when it begins early in people’s lives, and the sooner, the better. Even though we may not always witness immediate results, the powerful message of the gospel is working and fermenting in the hearts of these children.
As someone who discovered salvation as an adult, do you ever find yourself wishing you had known about it earlier in life, feeling a sense of regret for not having the opportunity to learn about it when you were younger? Or, like me, did you come to realize salvation as you grew up? Maybe you are one of the faithful ones who have always stayed with Christ. Regardless of our individual journeys, let’s unite in not leaving any children behind! Together, we can sow the seed of faith in their hearts. The Children’s Ministry warmly welcomes you!
賴伊瑄 (午堂) ，小學部領課老師
I-Shen Lai, Elementary Teacher of Noon Session
嗨! 我是伊瑄 (孩子常常叫我 Ocean老師)。兒童事工在我心中佔有一席之地 ! 在我小時候，我曾不時地參加兒童主日學，即使我成年後才成為信徒，我仍然記得那時候的美好經歷。
我第一次接觸兒童事工是在2000年的教會暑期聖經學校（VBS），我當時是助教。之後我繼續在兒童事工中服事多年，直到後來加入成人主日學的教導行列。最近，我重新回到兒童事工；我非常感謝上帝給我這個重新投入的機會。我喜歡孩子們對上帝和上帝的話語的好奇心，喜愛聽到他們討論和分享有關耶穌的事情，並看到他們將上帝的真理和話語應用於自己的生活中。在兒童事工中服事也教導我要信靠上帝，常常求神賜與豐富的智慧、耐心和愛，以應對孩童們的問題並挑戰。
請為我們兒主老師禱告 : 求上帝使我們在神的話語上有更深的認識，我們能找到有創意且引人入勝的方式，使祂的真理對這些年幼的心靈產生生命的影響。請為我們在與基督和孩子們的關係中不斷成長禱告，這樣我們才能以基督的榜樣為他們樹立生活的模範。
Hi, I’m I-Shen (kids also call me Teacher Ocean 🙂 Children’s ministry holds a dear place in my heart because I went to children’s Sunday school off and on when I was a child, and even though I didn’t become a believer until I was an adult, I still remembered some of the positive experiences from those days.
My first foray into children’s ministry was as a TA in our church’s VBS in 2000, and I continued on in children’s ministry for many years before transitioning to teach adult Sunday school. I recently returned to children’s ministry, and I’m very thankful to God for allowing me this opportunity to get back in the trenches. I love the children’s natural curiosity about God and God’s Word, to hear them discuss and share about Jesus, and to see them apply God’s truth to their lives. Serving in children’s ministry also teaches me to rely on God for an abundance of wisdom, patience, and love, so that I can field their questions and handle the challenges that may come my way.
Please pray for us teachers to grow in our knowledge of God’s word, so that we can find creative and engaging ways of making His truth come alive for these young minds. Pray for us to grow in our relationship with Christ and with the children, so that we can model a Christ-like life for them.