向东实习：我们也回来啦！STE INTERNSHIP: WE ARE BACK TOO!

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My  Internship begins with Farming

Written by   Chun Siew Yoong, Translated by Jessilyn Wong

After the graduation ceremony, I stayed temporarily in an Indigenous village for two months and later returned to take up ten months of internship at Micah Centre. This time, I am no longer a trainee to be equipped but began to serve as an intern.

I love to be close to the nature , I like farming too. Thus, my task at hand is to focus on farming and landscaping. Hopefully, we can produce agricultural products that are beneficial to health in the near future, bringing help and vitality to the indigenous brothers and sisters.

Nonetheless, it is really not easy to plant at the hill as the distance itself is a huge challenge such as getting the resources, purchasing agricultural tools and so on, all are time and energy-consuming. Comparatively, there are more pests and weeds at the hill. The changing weather here also affects the growth of crops. Besides, my age and physical strength also pose a challenge. There were times that I wanted to do more but I was limited by my physical fitness, and I truly need to ask God for ability and wisdom to manage.
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Education is Another Area of My Concern

In addition, when I lived in the Indigenous village, I saw the new generation of Indigenous parents are aware of the importance of pursuing knowledge, but were unable to send their children to better schools. As a former primary school teacher, I had mixed feelings to witness the hardship that Indigenous children had to go through in pursuing their education.

Awareness and education are also my burdens, and I wish to make a little contribution in this area in the future. Whether it is in the areas of improving their lifestyle or getting closer to God, I truly hope that I can  contribute.

I trust that on my return to Micah Centre, I can find the right focus in serving the Lord and serve Him with all my strength and with all my heart.
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Following Co-Worker to the Frontline

Written by   Moses Goh, Translated by Jessilyn Wong

I am a trainee from the 4th batch of missional training at Micah Centre. Thank God through His guidance and calling, I responded to be an intern to equip myself and to serve the indigenous people.

I joined the team because I would  like to do something for the Indigenous in Sabah  - the Firstborn of the Land. Although I have no idea what I can do for them now, even if it's one small thing, as long as it is to serve them for God, I am willing.

Currently, I follow a co-worker to the frontline - the indigenous villages in Ranau, for fieldwork through data collection, and to have a deeper understanding of the local situation and needs. It is a huge challenge for me, as I lack competency in dealing with people and have no such experience.

This is a turning point in my life. I hope that during this time, I can learn to know God more  intimately and grow in maturity, both in my relationship with others and with God. I want to  be more humble and become a servant after God's heart. I also hope to rely on God to clean up the trash in my heart, to be more dedicated to serving God. 

These are some small expectations I have for myself. I covet your prayer support, my family in Christ.
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我的实习从种植开始
文 / 陈秀蓉

弥迦学院结业礼后，我到原住民乡村暂住两个月，然后再回到弥迦学院实习十个月。这一次回到弥迦学院，我不再以学员的身份接受装备，而是以实习生的身份开始参与服侍。

我喜爱与大自然亲近，也甚喜爱种植。所以目前，我的工作岗位注重在种植和美化环境。希望在不久后能够出产一些对提升健康有帮助的农产品，为原住民的弟兄姐妹们带来帮助和生机。

但要在大山里种植并不容易，距离更是一大挑战，比如寻找资源，买农具等等都费时费力。与在平地种植相比，大山里的虫害更多，杂草更茂盛。变化多端的天气也影响农作物的生长。此外，我的年龄和体力也是一个挑战，有时会出现心有余而力不足的状况，真的需要求主赐予我能力和智慧管理。


教育也是我的负担

另外，我在原住民村居住的时候，看到新一代原住民父母虽认同追求知识的重要性，却没有能力把孩子们送到更好的学校就读。我自己也曾是一名小学老师，所以我看到原住民孩子求学过程如此艰辛，我感慨万千。

醒觉和教育也是我的负担，希望以后我能在这个方面出一点绵力。无论是有关改善生活或者是与主亲近的课题，我希望可以在这个领域帮助他们。盼望第二次回到弥迦学院，我能够找到合适自己的服侍焦点，借此好好地发挥、尽心地服侍主。

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​跟随同工到前线
文 / 吴其原

我是弥迦学院第四届的学生，感谢上帝透过祂的带领以及感动，让我成为向东服务的实习生，借此来装备自己和学习去服侍原住民。

我会想加入这个团队，更多的是因为我想要为沙巴原住民—— 这片土地的长子做些事情。虽然我不知道我能够为他们做什么，但就算是最小的事情，只要能为了上帝去服事他们，我也愿意。

目前我的服事主要是跟着一位同工进到兰瑙的原住民乡村前线，去做一些资料收集的田野调查工作，更深入地了解当地的情况和需要。这对我来说是个很大的挑战，因为我并不擅长与人打交道，也没有这方面的经验。

这是我人生的一个转折点，我希望自己能够在这段时间里更多认识上帝，更加成熟，无论是在与人的相处或者与上帝的关系，都希望自己能够更谦卑，成为合神心意的仆人。我也希望在这段时间，自己能学习依靠上帝去清理自己心里面的垃圾，好让我可以更专心服侍上帝。

这是我对自己的一些小期望，希望主里的家人们能够在祷告中纪念我。