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4 UEM UEM UEM UEM Youth for Children UEMUEM UEM UEM UEM Jodi-Lynn van der Berg My Farewell Service at GKJW Pujiharjo, Malang, East Java Get Closer with UEM-CRC Ministry

I am a pastor from GKJW (East Java Christian Church), one of the partner churches in UEM in East Java, Indonesia.

UEM UEM UEM UEM the afternoon, to spread the Gospel for those who are interested to join.

needs, on topics such as health issues, the prevention and protection for pregnant migrant worker, and also HIV-AIDS. Rev.

Of course, this ministry is quite different with what I had done before in my congregation at home.

Coming to Hong Kong has really broadened my horizons and mind compared to simply hearing or participating in various discussions with my church in Indonesia on the

I have witnessed with my own eyes about their journey of life, and gained a better understanding on their struggles to survive as well as blending in with the

We have several classes which provide the basic skills in English, Computer, Cantonese, and Sewing.

For the spirituality needs, we have the Bible Study Group in Syukuran (Grateful Prayer) from one of the girls in MTC Baking Class in MTC The making of Lava Cake

talk about serving the migrant workers, it is all about human equality.

4 4 UEM UEM UEM UEM Youth for Children UEMUEM UEM UEM UEM Jodi-Lynn van der Berg My Farewell Service at GKJW Pujiharjo, Malang, East Java Get Closer with UEM-CRC Ministry in Mission Training Center Hi Hong Kong, my name is Yessy Kapitan. I am a pastor from GKJW (East Java Christian Church), one of the partner churches in UEM in East Java, Indonesia. It s been two months, since August 15, 2016, I arrived in Hong Kong and become a part of United Evangelical Mission (UEM) Chinese Rhenish Church (CRC) program in Mission Training Center (MTC) in Sham Sui Po. It has also become my first experience to visit and live in Hong Kong, but it is quite delightful and complete because my family also comes along. UEM UEM UEM UEM the afternoon, to spread the Gospel for those who are interested to join. We also work handin-hand with Christian Action, PathFinders and Hong Kong Aids Foundation to enlighten the Indonesian migrant workers with programs that suit the workers needs, on topics such as health issues, the prevention and protection for pregnant migrant worker, and also HIV-AIDS. Rev. Yessy Kapitan Our Theatrical Dance Performance on Community Health Day for Migrant Workers in Hong Kong on October 23, 2016 at Yuen Long. Of course, this ministry is quite different with what I had done before in my congregation at home. Even though I have experience working with migrant workers on family ministry back in Indonesia, I am surprised to find out the focus and needs here are very different. Coming to Hong Kong has really broadened my horizons and mind compared to simply hearing or participating in various discussions with my church in Indonesia on the migrant worker situation as well as the problems associated with it. I have witnessed with my own eyes about their journey of life, and gained a better understanding on their struggles to survive as well as blending in with the modernhedonism life style. During these two months, MTC has started the new class for fourth quarter on Sunday, October 2, We have several classes which provide the basic skills in English, Computer, Cantonese, and Sewing. To support their hobbies, CRC-MTC also accommodated Baking and Guitar classes. For the spirituality needs, we have the Bible Study Group in Syukuran (Grateful Prayer) from one of the girls in MTC Baking Class in MTC The making of Lava Cake Prevention, Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Domestic Helper Seminar in corporate with PathFinders Hong Kong Based on my short experience as counselor in MTC, when we talk about serving the migrant workers, it is all about human equality. We must have the same thought in faith, which is to view migrants as worthy as the sheep of God who will be served. In fact, through MTC services, UEM & CRC has already crossed the boundaries of cultural differences and nationalities. The hope of the gospel, love and the acceptance that we shared in MTC is well felt by the Indonesian migrant workers. They do really love the place, and become their second home when they are far away from Indonesia. As an Indonesia worker who works abroad, I also think it is our instinct to search and gather the people who also came from same country to build a family community. In Javanese, we called it Golek Dulur (English: Search for Family Relations). The trust that developed among themselves bonded the group as a family community. As one family, MTC does not only try to offer the comfort place to visit for the Indonesian migrant workers but also try to be there as sisters, to hear and share their struggles. So, the gospel is not only to be read and heard but also to be felt in others life. In the end, thank you for all the support and prayers which have encouraged me at my work at MTC and the migrants. Salam.

5 My First 2 Months in Hong Kong I am Jodi-Lynn van der Berg, a volunteer from Rhenish Church

I live with my mother, father, sister and niece with our three dogs.

Growing up in a Christian family, most of my time was spent in church.

Thinking back on how I grew up I wouldn t change a thing.

Growing up in church was definitely not easy with all the temptations and peer pressure from

Today I can say without a doubt that the best thing is to grow up with knowing and having a

I arrived in Hong Kong on the 3 September 2016, with no idea what was waiting for me.

I met my first hosting family and they were so kind and made me feel at home straight away.

The first few days was difficult with Jodi-Lynn van der Berg adapting to my new surroundings,

With starting to get a hang of things, I knew this was not South Africa.

Everything was moving so fast and the most important item was your umbrella.

I started working as a volunteer at the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth

5 5 My First 2 Months in Hong Kong I am Jodi-Lynn van der Berg, a volunteer from Rhenish Church South Africa. I belong to the Ravensmead congregation in Cape Town. I live with my mother, father, sister and niece with our three dogs. I am a kind caring person who loves spending time with my family. Growing up in a Christian family, most of my time was spent in church. I belong to the worship team and youth. Thinking back on how I grew up I wouldn t change a thing. Most of my friends belong to my church, we had the most amazing times together. Growing up in church was definitely not easy with all the temptations and peer pressure from friends and the public society. Today I can say without a doubt that the best thing is to grow up with knowing and having a personal relationship with God. I arrived in Hong Kong on the 3 September 2016, with no idea what was waiting for me. It was all so strange and I knew that I needed to be prepared for anything. I met my first hosting family and they were so kind and made me feel at home straight away. I was grateful for them. The first few days was difficult with Jodi-Lynn van der Berg adapting to my new surroundings, people, time differences and the weather. With starting to get a hang of things, I knew this was not South Africa. Everything was different. Everything was moving so fast and the most important item was your umbrella. I started meeting people and everyone just made me feel so welcomed. I started working as a volunteer at the Choi Wan Rhenish Integrated Children and Youth Services Centre where I got to meet some of the children. I had a great time playing with them and teaching them English. I started attending church in Fanling and working at the Fanling Rhenish secondary school where I got to know the people. The past two months since I ve been here has been a true pleasure. Coming to Hong Kong was a big change and it felt like something I needed to do in order for me to build a better personal relationship with God. My expectations are to experience the culture, church life, meeting new people and seeing Hong Kong. This is an amazing opportunity and I feel so blessed and privileged to have been able to do this. I am still adapting to the weather. This seems like the biggest challenge of all.