「地的四極都要想念耶和華，並且歸順他。」 (詩篇22：27)
預苦期是教會準備迎接耶穌基督復活的重要節期。那麼，我們又如何預備進入預苦期呢？預苦期是提醒信徒默想基督的受苦，並操練屬靈生命，迎接基督的復活。在預苦期中，通過禁食、禱告及悔罪等操練，一方面操練自己的靈性，體會與基督一同受苦，感受上帝對世人的憐愛、寬恕與恩典；另一方面是藉著禁食、割捨與克己的親身經驗，體會貧乏者的需要。
隨著每年報稅季節的來臨，許多人都在思考如何有效利用自己的稅項。這不僅僅是法律上的責任，更是一個轉化心意的機會。在預苦期中，省下的金錢可以用於奉獻，並且您可以考慮將本該繳納的稅項轉化為對視障人士的支持。通過捐助，您不僅在經濟上幫助視障人士，也在禱告中紀念他們，讓他們感受到社會的愛與關心。現在只要於3月31日前捐款HK$100或以上就可以憑捐款收據申報2025-2026年的慈善捐款扣稅。
由2026年開始，視福中心正式成為「遺善最樂」的會員。作為基督徒，我們深知對永生的盼望，但在世上的生活中，對未來的準備同樣重要。為了幫助信徒妥善安排未來，視福中心與遺善最樂合作，於5月7日下午二時正在中心舉辦「遺囑及持久授權書」講座。以簡單易明的方式，教大家如何安排自己的「平安三寶」：
• 遺囑：妥善安排資產，照顧家人需要
• 持久授權書：在無法自理時，讓信任的人代為處理事務
• 預設醫療指示：尊重個人意願，安心面對醫療選擇
誠邀你一同參與，讓我們在信仰的盼望中同攜手同走天路，為未來作好智慧的準備，活出基督的樣式。
事工的需要與禱告：
1. 請為3月30日舉行預苦期默想聚會禱告，希望透過體驗、經文與安靜祈禱，引領弟兄姊妹一同省察心靈，默想基督為我們捨己受苦的愛，並以感恩回應主恩，使生命更新。
2. 請為中心新網頁的公開釋出禱告，求主賜予負責人員智慧和洞察力來解決技術問題及找到有效的方案。祈求這個新網頁能成為祝福，讓更多的人通過網頁認識視福中心的事工，及視障人士在信仰所需要的援助。
3. 請為新的點字印刷機禱告，新印機購自2025年11月，但原廠軟件出現不同的問題，反復的線上維修後問題仍在，未能如期大量印制點字。求主賜智慧給所有技術人員，讓他們能迅速查明問題的根源，找到可靠且持久的解決方法。
Dear Ministry Colleagues, Brothers and Sisters, and Volunteers,：
「All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.」 (Psalms 22：27)
Lent is a significant season in the Church's preparation to welcome the resurrection of Jesus Christ. How, then, do we prepare to enter this season? Lent serves to remind believers to meditate upon Christ's suffering, to exercise their spiritual lives, and to welcome Christ's resurrection. During this period, through disciplines such as fasting, prayer, and repentance, we cultivate our spirituality to experience suffering with Christ and perceive God's compassion, forgiveness, and grace towards humanity. Simultaneously, through the personal experience of abstinence, renunciation, and self-denial, we come to understand the needs of the impoverished.
As the annual tax season approaches, many are contemplating how to make effective use of their tax contributions. This is not merely a legal obligation, but an opportunity to transform one's heart. During Lent, the money saved can be used for donations, and you may consider converting your tax liability into support for the visually impaired. Through your donation, you not only provide financial assistance to those with visual impairments but also remember them in prayer, allowing them to feel society's love and care. Donations of HK$100 or more made before 31 March qualify for charitable tax deductions for the 2025-2026 tax year, with a donation receipt provided.
From 2026 onwards, CMVIP will officially join ‘Forevergift’ as a member organization. As Christians, we cherish the hope of eternal life, yet we also recognize the importance of preparing wisely for our earthly journey. To support congregants in arranging their future with peace of mind, CMVIP has partnered with Forevergift to host a seminar on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney at CMVIP on 7 May at 2:00 pm.
This seminar will provide clear guidance on how to arrange your Three Treasures of Peace:
• Wills – Ensuring assets are properly arranged to provide for your family’s needs
• Lasting Power of Attorney – Authorizing trusted individuals to manage affairs if one becomes incapacitated
• Advance Healthcare Directive – Respecting personal wishes and facing medical decisions with peace of mind
You are warmly invited to join us, so that together we may walk the heavenly path in the hope of faith, wisely preparing for the future, and living out the likeness of Christ.
Ministry Needs and Prayers:
1. Please pray for the Lenten Meditation Gathering on March 30. Through experiential activities, Scripture, and quiet prayer, may brothers and sisters be guided to examine their hearts, reflect on Christ’s sacrificial love in suffering for us, and respond with gratitude to His grace, so that lives may be renewed.
2. Please pray for the public release of CMVIP’s new website. May the Lord grant wisdom and insight to the responsible team to resolve technical issues and find effective solutions. We pray that this new website will become a blessing, enabling more people to learn about the ministry of CMVIP and the support provided to the visually impaired in their journey of faith.
3. Please pray for the new braille printing machine. Although the new printer was purchased in November 2025, the original software has encountered various problems. Despite repeated remote online repairs, the issues remain unresolved, preventing large-scale braille printing as scheduled. May the Lord grant wisdom to all the technicians, enabling them to quickly identify the root cause and find a reliable and lasting solution.
If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at 2777 7762 or visit our website:
http://www.cmvip.org.hk
Shirley Chow
CMVIP General Secretary
