這是有關神應允禱告的小故事。

**祷告的起点**

前年2023年中，得知先生即將退休。我能輕而易舉預言，這位「守」家「護」家達人，加上長久以來被冊封為”Mr. No”美名的他（婉拒「幾乎所有」外加的活動）— 退休後，必將和她妻子渡過數不完的「大眼瞪小眼」的美好時光哪！
「神啊，求祢spare me …..噢不對，求祢來預備一個夫唱婦隨的”活動”….嗯好吧，求主給我們一個即能勝任愉快，又能祝福人、榮耀祢的服事/團體… 」
**神的回应**
幾個月過去了。12月中在一個安息禮拜上，有一位久未聯絡的弟兄問我：「要不要來參加我們的合唱團呀？」
我回：「我正在禱告，若有我和Andrew都能參加的團體…」
第二天散步時，先生說：「Victor現在唱得不錯喔⋯⋯」
我說：「沒錯，我注意到了」
他繼續：「他問我要不要去他們的合唱團…」
心中竊喜，回他：「是喔？很好呀」（沒告訴他，Victor也問了我）。

就這樣，兩個月後，這位弟兄邀請我們去參加他合唱團老師的「感恩音樂會」。音樂會後，我確認這就是神所預備的團體了。這位林老師終身熱愛音樂，親身經歷神的作為，更是全身獻上為神所用。

操練等候

沒料到，去報到後卻一波三折，我家那口子一會說喉嚨不好（過敏）；一會兒說不夠資格（有壓力）。感謝神，讓我操練信心耐心的禱告，總算通過考驗。停工數週後，Andrew竟然又願意歸隊。這當中，也要謝謝這位沒有放棄我們的弟兄，雖然他暗示、明示著，老師帶的並不是很好「混」，也提醒不要有太大壓力。直到九月北加的服事，算是篤定加入了，也感覺Andrew 被Hooked住了。

但麻煩來了，他開始催著我：「練了沒？…. 要參加就要認真！」；盯著我：「不行請假，這樣怎能有好榜樣呢？！」

這下，換我有壓力了。

**加倍的恩典**

不得了，數個月後，還沒等我從台灣回來，變本加「利」的，又加入了一個合唱團。只能說是加倍的恩典、加倍的祝福！
感謝神，在祂的預備中充滿了驚與喜，現在我們無需彼此大小眼瞪著過日子，而是一起大聲和（huo4) 小聲的練唱，還不時夾雜著林老師幽默有趣的招牌提示：不要讓我回家睡不著哦…；喔… 喔… 肚子、肚子！！；張開嘴就好了⋯⋯。林老師嚴格中不失恩慈，規矩中帶著輕鬆。
現在我們的禱告很簡單，求主使用我們在兩個合唱團的服事能分別為聖、顯出忠心，並帶入和睦！

後記

葛牧師熱切、帶著能力的禱告，總是激勵提醒我，不要輕忽神所賜的服事機會；團裡來自不同教會的成員，在主裡流露溫馨真誠的情誼，顯得格外可貴。這些都帶來滿滿的加分！

Rachel Tang

2025年10月9日

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The Sacred Music Chorale and My… Other Half

This is a little story about how God answered my prayer.

The Beginning of a Prayer

In mid-2023, I learned that my husband was about to retire. I could easily predict what would come next — this home-loving, family-guarding man, long known by the affectionate title “Mr. No” (for his habit of politely declining nearly every extra activity), would soon be spending countless “eye-to-eye” days with his wife at home!

So I prayed:
“Lord, please... spare me… oh wait, no — please prepare an activity where husband and wife can serve together. Well then, Lord, grant us a ministry or fellowship that we can both joyfully take part in, one that blesses others and glorifies You.”

God’s Response

A few months passed. In mid-December, during a memorial service, a brother I hadn’t seen for a long time asked, “Would you like to join our choir?”

I replied, “I’ve been praying for a group that both Andrew and I could join…”

The next day, while we were taking a walk, my husband said, “Victor’s singing pretty well these days…”

I answered, “Yes, I’ve noticed.”

Then he continued, “He asked if I’d like to join their choir.”

My heart leapt for joy, but I only replied calmly, “Oh really? That’s great.”
(I didn’t tell him that Victor had asked me the same question!)

Two months later, that same brother invited us to attend his choir’s Thanksgiving Concert. After the concert, I knew without a doubt—this was the group God had prepared for us.. Their conductor, Maestro Lin, has devoted his life to music, personally experienced God’s mighty works, and offered his whole being to be used by Him.

Spiritual Training in Waiting

I hadn’t expected that after signing up, things would take so many twists and turns. My husband kept saying that his throat wasn’t feeling well (due to allergies), and then that he wasn’t qualified (too much pressure). I thank God for letting me practice faith and patience through prayer—eventually, the trial was overcome. After several weeks of inactivity, Andrew was finally willing to return to the team.

I also want to thank the brother who didn’t give up on us. Though he hinted—both subtly and directly—that the teacher’s leadership style wasn’t exactly “smooth,” he also reminded us not to feel too pressured. It wasn’t until the ministry trip to Northern California in September that Andrew’s commitment was solidified. By then, it felt like he was truly hooked.

But then trouble came — he started urging me: “Have you practiced?... If you’re joining, you need to take it seriously!”
And watching over me: “No skipping rehearsals! How can you be a good example that way?”

Now it’s my turn to feel the pressure.

Double Portion of Grace

Unbelievable — just a few months later, before I even returned from Taiwan, he went above and beyond and joined another choir! All I can say is: a double portion of grace, a double portion of blessing!

Thank God — His preparation is always full of surprises and joy. Now we no longer spend our days glaring at each other, but singing together — sometimes loudly, sometimes softly — with Maestro Lin’s signature humorous reminders sprinkled in between:
“Don’t make me lose sleep tonight…”
“Oh… oh… stomach, stomach!!”
“Just open your mouth, that’s all…”

Maestro Lin is strict yet gracious, disciplined yet relaxed.

Our prayer now is simple:
May the Lord use our service in both choirs to be set apart for His glory, faithful in spirit, and filled with harmony.

Postscript

Pastor Ko’s fervent and Spirit-filled prayers always stir and remind me not to take lightly the ministry opportunities that God has entrusted to us. Within the choir, members come from different churches, yet the warmth and sincerity we share in the Lord make this fellowship especially precious. All these truly add so many bonus points — blessings upon blessings!

Rachel Tang
October 9, 2025

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聖樂團與我…家那口子