Sunday, January 3, 2010

remembering dad

our family would like to collect stories of dad from over the years. we'd cherish any sharing of your memories with dad in the comment section. alternatively, an email address has been set up if you prefer to email your words or pictures to us at: time.with.dad@gmail.com
we'll find ways to share them with others where appropriate.

do forgive us for not being able to personally thank each of you for encouraging and supporting our family during this period. we are more than grateful for your loving care. thank you again for journeying with our family.


緬懷父親

我們一家希望收集父親在這些年來的故事,我們會珍惜任何你們在回應欄內寫下跟父親有關的回憶,又或可以把你們所寫的文字或照片,電郵至: time.with.dad@gmail.com 。 我們會於適當時候把這些資料與大家分享。

對於你們在這期間的鼓勵和支持,請原諒我們不能逐一向你們個別的道謝。我們對於你們真摯的關懷愛護,有說不出的感激,再一次謝謝你們與我們一家的同行。
(Translation by The Oaks)

37 comments:

  1. Dear Tien, Patrick and Joshua

    Thank you for the update, which I have just forwarded to the AFC family. Alan Yu and I will keep in touch with you in the coming few days.

    Keep trusting in the Lord,
    Gabriel Chan (AFC Canada)

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  2. 天父在Benny的一生中不斷打開另類的服侍空間,讓他所見所思,為無數人帶來不同的視域與生命的改變.

    延續神賜予Benny的洞見,延續他的理想與事工,是我們最好的紀念.

    耶和華必撫慰你們一家傷痛的心,好叫你們堅定前行,將來在天家重聚.

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  3. So sorry to hear the news...please take good care of yourselves.

    -A.

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  4. Dear Teen Yung, Teen Yan & Patrick,

    Very sad to hear the news.......

    那美好的仗他已經打過了,
    當跑的路他已經跑盡了,
    所信的道他已經守住了。
    從此以後,有公義的冠冕為他存留。

    Take care, 6Yee and 6Yee Cheung

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  5. I am sorry to hear that Uncle Benny has passed away. I know what you feel as I had lost my father several years ago around Christmas as well. To depart from a loved one is always sad, but I think it is better for uncle, as Paul said, 'I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far'. It would be true for all of us if we are prepared, and I believe uncle is. Life in heaven is much better than here.

    I know your dad and mom as we came from the same church. I met your dad several times in dinner gatherings in Toronto with friends from the same church, but we're just ordinary friends.

    I hope you find peace in knowing that one day you'd met him again, in a place where there is no tears but everlasting joy, and be together with our Heavenly Father and dear Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, our Guide and Comforter.

    Take care!

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  6. To Uncle Benny's family:
    Be so proud that your dad had served our Lord faithfully and diligently even in the days while he was quietly "awake". His dedication and inspirations have transformed our generation to serve our Love above in and within the Marketplace. I am grateful to have known him and being inspired by his teachings and vivid illustrations.
    Take good care, brother and sister in Christ.

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  7. 斗叔, 永遠懷念您!

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  8. Kevin & Louise HuangJanuary 3, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Dear Uncle Benny,

    "The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord." John 20:20

    Our heart aches yet we are comforted to know that you are with Jesus now.

    much love in Christ,
    Louise & Kevin

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  9. To me,the first Sunday School teacher was Mrs. Chin 35 years ago ;the first wedding I attended at Ling Chuen was Mr & Mrs. Chin's wedding and ,
    the first baby I carried at church is Tin Yan........

    Miss you forever , Mr. Chin !

    Yau Chee

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  10. Rest in His peace, 斗叔。

    The Lord's Spirit be with your loved ones.

    In condolence,
    Jimmy, May and Koen.

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  11. Dear Tien, Patrick, Josh and the Chin's family,

    It is so sad to hear the news......take care of yourself.

    May HIS promise of eternal life be a comfort to you in the loss of one so dear to you all.

    "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will bo more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Rev. 21:4)


    我們親愛的人雖離開我們,他已在落日的那邊,
    以前的事都已成過去,他現在正飽享永生的福樂!

    Emmanuel,

    Auntie Catherine, Uncle Patrick and the girls
    in Vancouver

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  12. 斗叔...

    So sad we didn't get to come visit when you were sleeping at the hospital...although we don't understand why...why you...why now...but we have faith that our Father is good...all the time...just that His ways are not our way...

    I still remember the years when you were coaching us to set up Tov in Vancouver...your words of encouragement touched our hearts when times were tough...and you always remind us to go back to the basic and the foundation of our believe when we were confused...you've opened up our eyes to see that God is always in control...even in the market place and in the business world...

    斗叔 you will be missed...

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  13. May the Lord comfort you all. He is your strength and His grace is sufficient!

    Gloria 譚秀芬

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  14. I was privileged to be in the audience when斗叔spoke on courtship and addressed difficult questions at a HKUCA Friday Meet (mid 70s), to serve alongside斗叔 in FES (late 70s), to have fellowship with him and斗嬸 in Toronto (1990), to witness his foresight in co-founding The Oaks (2000s), and to be inspired by his unflagging motivation to learn and teach.
    Harry Hui

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  15. 斗叔,thanks for your teaching. You will never be forgotten...

    Love,
    Wylie & Jerry

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  16. Dear Benny, Dou Suk,

    Rest in Peace! See u and continue our chat in heaven! We have not finished our long air conversation yet, a lot of things to share, please wait for me!

    During my stay on earth, I will take care of your mom! Your mom is my mom, oh, since I met her continuosely and intimately for almost 19 years now! Don't be jealous, she loves me so much!

    You are now well take care by our Lord and surely Siu Ping, please pray for us who are still living with groanings on earth!

    Lo Lung


    Dear 天人,天融,Patrick,

    We are proud of your father who had lived his life in Christ! Take good care, our Lord will surely wipe your tears and give you peace and comfort with love! Let us pray for one another!

    Uncle Lung

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  17. He was my CCF 導師... 再見斗叔, see you in heaven...

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  18. I'm previleged to know Uncle Benny, and his inspiring positive mind do benifit a lot!
    Uncle Benny, see you in Heaven.

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  19. Dear Tien, Patrick and Josh

    I am very sad to hear the news of Dai Yee Cheung passing away. Though we are far apart physically, know that our thoughts, love and support are with you.

    Love always
    Hang Wo and Andrew

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  20. Dear Joshua and family,

    Holding you close in thoughts and prayers as you walk through this time.

    *Yesterday's influence
    *Today's memories
    *Tomorrow's reunion.

    Grace Ko

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  21. Dear Josh, Tien, and Patrick,

    My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God bless you with an extra measure of his peace and comfort at this time.

    Jane.

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  22. 斗叔:
      我與你素未謀面,只從老朋友中得知你的事蹟,已感受你的人生活得很漂亮,美好的仗你已打過了,當跑的路應該會有兄姊接棒,你好好休息在主懷中,好好享受吧;日後有機會才與你會面!

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  23. Dear Josh, Tien and Patrick,

    I had always enjoyed conversation with uncle Benny. His eyes were always full of wonder and interest as we conversed. Never once has he doubted my uncertainty, but has always provided me encouragement, believing in me a greater potential than I can see. Each conversation always ended with a smile of assurance and kindness. I will miss him a lot.

    My heart goes out to you all. Trusting in God's love for us still. Please take care.

    Pearl Chin

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  24. Dear Josh, Tien & Patrick:
    Our deepest condolence to your loss of your dear father, Benny.

    we've been following your blog in the past month. Even we're far away on the other side of the Pacific in Vancouver, yet we're close in Christ & prayers. As a collective, we, the Danielites of Daniel Fellowship in LGC have been praying for your Dad, Benny, our dearest friend & mentor.

    Benny, who we often regarded as a Danielite in our Fellowship had had a lot of impact on our spiritual growth and fellowship in the last 5 years: Retreat with us in Cider Spring WA USA in 2005 Easter, giving us a series of talks on Marketplace Discipleship & Coaching in our LGC Sunday School as well as in our fellowship in 2005-2006. Memories of Benny just flooded in while writing all these....his smile, gentle voice, meek demenor & his funny hongkonglish slangs often mixed in his lecutrues catching everyone off guard laughing.

    We'll forever treasure the last fellowship we had with Benny on July 18, Saturday 2009. Benny joined us for the pot-luck farewell dinner for Eva & John. We all had good time eating, singing, sharing & laughing together at the Annex of LGC. At the end of our fellowship, Benny made the closing prayer, thanking the Lord and blessing both Eva & John for their journey ahead.

    The last time Benny stood up on the LGC podium to speak was an impromptu speech he made after the commission of Tien & Patrick in the summer of 2009. What we'd witnessed was that Benny was incredibly proud of you, Tien & Patrick. I myself was also choked up while watching you, Josh, Tien with your daughter in your arm & Patrick standing shoulder to shoulder with your Dad, Benny-- 3 generations of the Chins standing together, so blessed.

    Indeed, we all have been blessed by Benny. And we will miss him.

    Edward & May Leung on behalf of Daniel Fellowship of LGC in Vancouver

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  25. 親愛的斗叔:
    在過往的日子,從不同來自Winnipeg的前輩分享中,風聞你的經歷,內心由衷敬佩一班從大學時期的學生,直到進入在社會工作有專業地位,並且已到享受玩孫之樂。而一直抱着追求真理及奉事上帝的火,亦充滿著不同的夢,拓展校園及職場的禾田。你的生命已燃點、祝福、建立、安慰及觸動不少信徒。我有幸曾在你作講員的數個聚會得蒙提醒,好好在主懷安息。盼望這一代信徒接捧,薪火相傳!

    Karl Chung
    Vancouver, Canada

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  26. 對於我這個福音派基督教幸存者來説,斗叔是少數我尊重和欣賞的基督徒。1974年我初提出神囯觀和基督徒關社議題時,斗叔是FES系統中唯一認真回應的人,1989年我初移民到加拿大時,他也嘗試讓我跟不同觀點的人對話,他的真誠非常難得和珍貴,雖然我們在信仰上選擇了不同的路,他的一生確實成爲了很多人的祝福,也在我的生命裏留下了深刻和美好的回憶。

    曾家達
    多倫多

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  27. Dear Tien and Chin Family,

    Really sad to see the passing away of Mr. Chin. He will be remembered for a life of dedication to God and others.

    David Au and Family
    Toronto

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  28. 慟!失去了一個曾經接待我、肯定及鼓勵我的長輩;
    憾!心中仍有未盡的義及久久揮之不去的懸念......
    信!斗叔雖然走了,他仍然說話。
    盼!天家榮耀的相會!

    寫於2010/1/3
    斗叔離世之日

    天人、天融:

    我是慧嫈姨姨。
    1982年夏,如果不是你們的父親接納我申請加入FES成為同工,延續我對學生福音運動的夢想,我不可能在「人生地不熟」的香港,忠誠地回應上帝對我一生的選召。
    此刻腦海裡,還有很多在你們年幼時,跟你們一家互動的美好回憶。
    2009年10月底,我錯過了跟斗叔的會面。沒想到從此在地上永別......
    接此噩耗,我心充滿憂傷。我無法不記念你們的眼淚......

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  29. Dear Dao Chuk,

    It is amazing how you upkept your zeal and sincerity all these years. You have touched so many lives. I was lucky to have learnt from you during those HKUCA student days. It's a pity I didn't have contact with you in my Toronto days.

    It is very likely that you are having challenging conversations with God now! Rest in peace!

    Ying Wah

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  30. 不能忘記

    斗叔的笑容 他對年青人的關愛 及對事工的熱誠

    Gian & Tommy

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  31. 生命導師----錢北斗先生

    零七年十月六日是我第一次與錢北斗先生見面的日子,在一個『我爸富人力資源』培訓班中認識了他。他的謙遜人生態度留給我很深刻的印象,從他知識上的廣博、創新遠見的能力、歷練的人生、個人內心優美的素質、盡心盡意愛人愛神等等。我還記得錢北斗先生的心法:忘記背後,努力面前,心懷昨日,步放明天,不停滯,不作勢,享受現在,交託未來。現在的他已被神接去了,內心實在不捨。但他的謙而不卑,先人後己,以魅力去領導和鼓動週圍的人。錢北斗先生的生命如黑夜裡璀璨的煙花發出燦爛的光芒總是令身旁的人嘆為觀止!
    懷念你的學生

    謝清琴

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  32. 懷念錢北斗先生

    錢北斗先生已離開我們回到天家!認識錢北斗先生是在學校教職員培訓活動,他個子不高,衣著樸素,以太極拳道出學習的核心,只需掌握基本功夫,便可自由發揮、自由創造。

    各人言語行為對別人都有好或壞的影響,影響程度又各有差異。錢先生以個人經驗智慧表達對工作的信念,造就職業群體,也開啟了我的思維空間,擴闊我看待事物的角度。

    從社會轉變到工作型態改變,從不斷出現的學習弧線到個人職涯發展,最後是安身立命的「大衛之星」,錢先生給了我基本功,影響我現在對自己職涯、對人對事抱持較多期望和可塑性,激發對未來的好奇心!

    錢先生,多謝你! 願日後在天家重聚!

    鄭美珠

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  33. 露珠正在滴落,
    白晝將至,您已遠飛。
    願聖靈此刻正承載著你,
    教您沿無際的海濱、沙漠、長空飛翔,
    直至返抵天家。

    曾記得您以低沉溫雅的聲調
    給我們帶來牧養文化的精髓,
    以剛柔並進的太極招式
    啓發我們動靜相宜的管理思維。

    您走啦,深邃的無際
    已吞沒了您的形象,但在我心裏
    已留下一個深深的教益,
    它將長存我心底。

    張蕾

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  34. 親愛的斗叔:

    我和清蘭都很懷念您!

    清蘭說:「雖然相識很短日子,但從與您在YMCA分享我和Billy的生命體驗,心裡感謝神讓外子遇到一位滿有內函的生命師傅,您的提醒、鼓勵,也讓我們重新為生命的下半場調整方向,尋找神的心意,謝謝您,也捨不得......」

    斗叔,不能再見您的面容,心裡難過;天人、天融,願主的安慰與平安保守您們。雖然未曾見面,但我想您們知道,您們的父親,是一位謙遜和祥的彬彬君子,他從不吝嗇分享他的生命體會和經驗,他祝福了很多人,是一位真正的生命師傳。

    斗叔,天家再會!

    Billy&清蘭
    Hong Kong

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  35. 斗叔,

    你的心态总是很年轻;似乎从不厌倦,从没有退休。

    实在太短!离开得太早。

    乙金

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  36. "I came to know Dau Suk some 35 years ago in the context of HKU and ICCF. He was one of the most thoughtful and sincere persons I have met. Years later, our paths went in different directions, and I did not have the chance to see him again in the past 20 years. Nevertheless, I have a very vivid image of him in my mind - his smile, his voice, his way of posing questions, almost hesitantly, but with an intensity of somebody seeking the depth of understanding...

    I remember some years ago, I returned to Hong Kong for a visit and had the opportunity to have afternoon tea with Dau Suk, and my memory of that encounter was of a person full of curiosity and enthusiasm about life, not just in relation to big issues such as peace and politics, but also mundane ones (such as his fascination with the HK MTR system) or personal experience (such as the richness of parenthood). We shared one thing in common, the practice of Tai Chi - I don't know whether he had kept it up in later years (I'm sure he did), and I remember asking him to give me guidance in this regard. All this will stay in my mind - that he had shared his life with numerous other people, and, knowingly or unknowingly, contributed to their growth.

    I feel very sad about his passing - and, from the bottom of my heart, would like to wish his family peace, hope and strength in this terrible time of loss.

    Li Chin Keung"

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  37. 親愛的斗叔:

    當我在1989-90年在加拿大基督使者協會事奉時,你剛從香港前來擔任總幹事,在短短的時間裡,我已體驗到你那熱切事奉,謙卑待人的感染力。當我工作疲倦時,你會為你的同工按摩穴位來舒緩;當我做得不好時,你會給予機會、忍耐和悉心的指導;還有你那準備充足的馬太福音同工查經班等,這一切都成為我竹學習事奉的典範。雖然你現在然離開了,但我還是要好好向你說一句:「多謝你!」

    劉建良 (Francis)

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