大年初二（2月11日）上午，以馬內利教會以獻上禮拜的心來迎接新春的到來，宣教士以「十二股水泉和七十棵棕樹」為主題分享信息，會眾及後亦以詩歌「新的異象新的方向」來回應，祝願這新的一年大家都能成為像十二股水泉和七十棵棕樹的人，給予很多在疲憊困乏中的靈魂從主而來的安息和盼望。

禮拜中，宣教士也勸勉不要忘記主所賜予的恩典，即便處在逆境或困難當中，正如昔日以色列百姓在曠野中沒有水喝，也不要像百姓一樣去埋怨，相反要像摩西一樣俯伏在神的面前祈求，並得蒙神的指示，把原先的「苦水」變成了「甜水」，解決了百姓的困境。

因此，他重申處身在苦難中，這正是可以更深地經歷神的信實和恩典的位置。

「更何況，我們過去像苦水的人生，因著耶穌基督都已經改變過來了，並且把我們引導來到以琳，這象徵的是安息之處，讓我們在祂裏面得著真正的安息。」不單如此，宣教士更挑戰會眾成為能夠給予別人安息的十二股水泉和七十棵棕樹，並寄望這新的一年，教會也能夠成為像以琳一樣的地方，引領很多的靈魂來到主的面前，而且抓住主的應許在這一年中努力結出30倍、60倍，100倍的果實。

最後，宣教士也鼓勵會眾從本週三（14日）開始，一同奔走四旬節的四十天道路，更深地明白主受難的意義和預備心來迎接主的復活。

Immanuel Sunday: Twelve Springs and Seventy Palm Trees

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year (February 11), Macau Immanuel Community Church welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year with a heart of worship. Missionary shared a message: “Twelve Springs and Seventy Palm Trees”. Then congregation responded the Word with a praise of “New Vision, New Direction”, wishing that in this new year everyone can become like these twelve springs and seventy palm trees, giving many tired and weary souls the true rest and hope from the Lord.

During the service, the missionary also reminded not to forget the grace given by the Lord, even in difficulties. In the past, the Israelites had no water to drink in the wilderness, and they started complaining to Moses, but instead Moses humbly came before the Lord and seeked Him. Amazingly, he received God’s instructions, and performed a miracle of turning the “bitter water” into “sweet water”.

Therefore, he highlighted that in the midst of suffering where God’s faithfulness and grace can be experienced more deeply.

“What’s more, our past life of bitterness has been changed because of Jesus Christ, and he has led us to Elim, which symbolizes a place of rest so that we can find true rest in Him.” Not only that, the missionary also challenged congregation to become twelve springs and seventy palm trees that can give others rest and hope in this new year, as well as the Church can also become a place like Elim, leading many souls to come before the Lord, and seize the Lord’s promise to strive to bear fruits in 30 times, 60 times, or 100 times this year.

Finally, the missionary also encouraged everyone to walk the forty-day path of Lent together starting from this Wednesday (14th) to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the Lord’s suffering and to be prepared to greet the Lord’s resurrection.