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「我的信心本身不能成就任何事情，唯有主耶穌自己要親自顯出祂的作為和能力⋯⋯終於在這光禿禿的荒原上，祂為我們擺設了豐盛的筵席。」

安妮在完成護士培訓後，曾在奧斯陸的烏勒沃爾醫院 (Ullevål Hospital) 和阿斯克的一家精神病院迪克馬克 (Dikemark) 工作。27歲時，她加入了挪威傳教聯會 (Det Norske Misjonsforbund)，開始她的傳教生涯。

1938年12月23日，安妮抵達中國北方的陝西省，開始她的傳教工作。在那裡，她度過了整個抗日戰爭和隨後的國共內戰。她身高190厘米，對當地中國人來說，這樣的身高極為罕見，她經常是當地人見過的最高的女性。然而，1949年國共內戰結束後，國民黨的失敗使得外國傳教士無法繼續留在中國，安妮於1951年被迫離開。

1952年，她前往香港，開始協調對中國難民的救援工作。次年，她與來自蘇格蘭的宣教士海倫·威爾遜 (Helen Wilson) 共同創立了一家肺結核療養院，專門為長期患病且無法自理的老年人提供服務。2013年，這家療養院——「靈實醫院」(Haven of Hope Hospital) 慶祝成立60週年，這家機構一直是香港為老年慢性病患者提供社區服務的重要場所。

安妮在挪威的事蹟通過電視節目《這是你的生活》(Dette er ditt liv) 被廣泛傳播，並使她成為挪威的國民英雄。1963年，她被授予聖奧拉夫一級騎士勳章 (First Class Knight of St. Olav)，以表彰她的貢獻。1966年6月25日，她與瑞達·貝恩森(Reidar Berntsen) 結婚，婚後繼續在香港的靈實醫院和基督教會進行她的宣教工作，直至1978年退休。

1975年12月29日，《時代》雜誌的封面故事將她列為世界「在世聖人」之一，與她同列的還包括德蘭修女 (Mother Teresa)、賽爾瑪修女 (Schwester Selma)、赫爾德·卡馬拉 (Hélder Câmara) 和瑪塔·艾爾·梅斯金 (Matta El Meskeen)。

Annie Skau Berntsen was a notable Norwegian missionary known for her impactful work in China during the early 20th century. Born in 1872, she became part of the China Inland Mission, where she dedicated her life to spreading the gospel and serving the local communities. Trained as a nurse, Annie's mission was marked by her commitment to education and healthcare. She focused on empowering women and children, recognizing the importance of nurturing future generations. Her work often involved teaching, providing medical care, and addressing social issues.

Throughout her time in China, she faced numerous challenges, including cultural barriers and the tumultuous political climate of the time. There were many times when her life was in danger and she did not know if she should live the next minute. Yet she was happy in her faith and described her faith as an island of peace in the maelstrom of hatred and destruction. Despite these hardships, her perseverance and faith drove her to make a lasting difference in the lives of many. Annie Skau Berntsen's legacy continues to inspire those involved in missionary work and social service, illustrating the profound impact that dedicated individuals can have on communities in need. This is what she said at the end of her life in 1922, “The most magnificent thing that can happen to me is to be allowed to serve Him day and night in His temple. Nothing in the world is as glorious as serving the Lord Jesus Christ!”

賈艾梅

「一個我沒有活過的生命，一個我沒有死過的死；是另一個人的生命，是另一個人的死── 我把我的永恆全獻給祂。」賈艾梅出生於北愛爾蘭米利數的小村莊，來自一個小康的基督徒家庭。她的父親和叔父經營麵粉廠，除了促進當地經濟外，也奉獻部分收入為村莊建設學校和提供福音聚會。她在這樣虔誠的環境中成長，塑造了她日後熱衷於奉獻和宣教的生命。賈艾梅年輕時性格活潑叛逆，但在十三歲時聽到詩歌〈耶穌愛我〉後，深受神的愛吸引，生命從此轉變。她開始積極投入信仰生活，並肩負起家庭的責任。十八歲時，父親過世，家中經濟陷入困境，她帶著家人搬到貝爾法斯特，並在當地向工廠女工傳福音，建立了名為「歡迎廳」的聚會場所。賈艾梅的宣教旅程從凱錫克培靈大會啟發，雖然未能加入中國內地會，但她最終來到印度杜那瓦，開展她拯救當地女孩的事工。她成立了杜那瓦團契，救助被迫賣到廟宇的女孩，並透過提供教育和福音，幫助她們脫離不人道的對待。在賈艾梅的努力下，印度於1947年立法禁止這類買賣行為，然而，這樣的買賣行為依然持續發生，故杜那瓦團契至今仍舊持續努力拯救孩童的工作。 Amy Carmichael's life was a powerful example of selfless devotion and sacrificial love. Born in Ireland in 1867, she dedicated over 55 years of her life to missionary work in India, rescuing children from temple prostitution and providing them a safe haven through the Dohnavur Fellowship. Her work was driven by her deep Christian faith and her desire to show Christ’s love through action. Despite health challenges and hardships, she remained in India without furlough, giving her life entirely to the service of others. In 1931, Amy suffered a serious fall that left her bedridden for the remaining 20 years of her life. Even in her physical weakness, she continued to serve by writing prolifically, producing over 35 books, including devotionals, letters, and poems that continue to inspire Christians around the world. One of her most profound quotes reflects the heart of her mission: "If I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love." Her life and writings emphasize humility, service, and a deep faith rooted in loving others, leaving a lasting legacy that inspires selfless devotion to this day.

馬禮遜

“我認為，做那些應該做但如果不是我去做就不會被做的事，是我的責任。” 馬禮遜（Robert Morrison，1782年1月5日－1834年8月1日）是英格蘭出生的蘇格蘭傳教士，也是第一位來華的基督新教傳教士。1807年，他受倫敦傳道會派遣抵達廣州，並在英國東印度公司任職25年。馬禮遜在文化交流方面做了大量貢獻，包括翻譯並出版了《聖經》的中文全文，獨自編纂了中國第一部《華英字典》，以及創作了《中國一覽》和《廣東省土語字彙》等重要作品。他也為中國第一位基督教徒蔡高施洗，並按立了第一名華人牧師梁發。此外，馬禮遜還與其他傳教士創辦了英華書院及出版了多部中文報刊，對中西文化交流具有重要影響。馬禮遜於1782年出生在英國諾森伯蘭郡。他在22歲時加入倫敦傳道會，並於1807年啟程前往中國，最初因東印度公司拒載而經紐約轉船。在到達廣州後，他因無法進入中國內地而在當地隱居，苦學中文。最初面對艱難的環境，但隨著時間的推移，他的中文進步顯著，並開始在1812年編寫《中文文法》。他於1814年成功為蔡科施洗，成為中國第一位基督教徒。馬禮遜於1818年創辦英華書院，並在1823年按立梁發為第一位華人基督教牧師，進一步推動基督教在中國的發展。馬禮遜的翻譯工作也非常重要，他於1810年開始翻譯《新約》，並在1813年完成。最終，他在1823年出版了合併的新舊約聖經，這是中國本土出版的第一本中文聖經。除了翻譯工作外，他還於1815年出版了面向華人的中文報紙《察世俗每月統記傳》，介紹西方科學與基督教教義。此外，他也兼任廣州商館的中文翻譯，為19世紀的英國中文教學奠定了基礎。馬禮遜在1834年去世，並被葬於澳門的基督教墳場。 Robert Morrison was a pioneering Christian missionary and linguist who became the first Protestant missionary to China. Born in 1782 in Scotland, Morrison felt a strong call to serve as a missionary in a country where the gospel was largely unknown. Sent by the London Missionary Society to China in 1807, he dedicated his life to the mission despite the dangers and cultural isolation he faced as a foreigner in a country hostile to Christianity. One of his greatest accomplishments was translating the Bible into Chinese, a task that took over 12 years to complete. This monumental work, along with his creation of a Chinese-English dictionary, significantly advanced cross-cultural communication and laid the foundation for future missionaries. Morrison’s journey was marked by immense personal sacrifice. He was often separated from his family due to the hostile political climate, suffered from illnesses, and lived in isolation. After seven years of labor, he baptized his first convert, a testament to his perseverance. One of his most famous moments occurred when a shipowner sarcastically asked, "And so, Mr. Morrison, you really expect to make an impression on the idolatry of the great Chinese Empire?" Morrison replied, "No, sir, but I expect God will." Despite these hardships, Morrison’s faith never wavered. He died in 1834 from tuberculosis after 27 years of service, having opened the door for future generations of missionaries through his lifelong commitment to spreading the gospel.

郭實獵

“When an opponent supports his argument with physical force the Chinese can be crouching, gentle, and even kind." 郭實獵（1803年7月8日—1851年8月9日），是普魯士新教傳教士、醫生、探險家和翻譯家。他於1826年被派往南洋爪哇傳教，精通多種漢語方言，包括閩語、粵語、潮州語和客家語。在中國沿海城市進行佈道時，郭實獵融入當地文化，穿著華服並蓄假辮。作為羅存德的同工，他在廣州創辦了近代第一份漢字期刊，並逐漸取代馬禮遜成為英國駐華商務監督的翻譯。郭實獵在第一次鴉片戰爭期間擔任英軍的翻譯和參謀，並參與《南京條約》的談判，因其角色後來受到非議。郭實獵出生於波美拉尼亞的裁縫家庭，少年時期便學習多種語言。1823年他進入荷蘭教會學習，1826年被按立為牧師，隨後前往荷屬東印度。在1831年，他首次來到中國並開始傳教和行醫。郭實獵還於1833年創辦了中國第一份中文近代報刊——《東西洋每月統記傳》。在1840年鴉片戰爭中，他協助英軍進行翻譯和治理工作，並在任內留下了深刻印象。1843年，他成為香港首任總督的中文秘書，並成立了多個傳教組織，推動基督教在中國的發展。郭實獵於1851年在香港去世，其名下有多處紀念地點，如香港中環的吉士笠街和上海外灘信號台。他參與了聖經翻譯的修訂工作，對傳播近代科技文化作出了重要貢獻。他創辦的《東西洋考每月統記傳》被認為是近代中國最早出版的中文期刊，對中國的文化和知識傳播起到了開創性的作用。 Karl Friedrich August Gützlaff was a 19th-century German missionary and one of the earliest Protestant missionaries to China. Known for his linguistic skills, Gützlaff translated parts of the Bible into various Chinese dialects, aiming to make the gospel accessible to the local population. Despite facing resistance from Chinese authorities, local distrust, and harsh conditions during his coastal missionary expeditions, he remained committed to spreading Christianity. Gützlaff also faced personal tragedies, including the loss of two wives and several children, and criticism for his methods. Undeterred by these challenges, Gützlaff's passion for evangelism inspired future missionaries like Hudson Taylor, who would later establish the China Inland Mission. Reflecting on his dedication, Gützlaff once said, “A Christian should never despair, for the ways of God are wonderful, and He brings His plans to pass by means of the most unlikely instruments.” He died in 1851, leaving behind a legacy of linguistic contributions and pioneering missionary work in China.