7/4

中国目前是仅次于印度和美国的世界第三大电影生产国。最近国产电影在国际屡获好评，不少电影更打入了国际市场。可是中国电影海外销售总收入仍不及一部美国的卖座巨片。有关中国基督徒的书籍文献或由中国基督徒写的著作更是少之又少。有的话亦大都是一些早年的传记。我们祈求神兴起更多有文艺恩赐的弟兄姊妹，能在神的国度里分享属灵经验和心得，将这些宝贵的属灵资产传递下去。

China is the third largest movie-producing country, behind India and America. Chinese-made movies have achieved international acclaim and global appeal; a few of these movies have reached the international market. Yet, the gross international revenue of Chinese movies is less than one American blockbuster movie. In terms of books written by or about Chinese believers, the titles are few and mostly limited to a few older biographies. We pray that in the future, Chinese believers will be able to share their spiritual experience and theological insights through out God's Kingdom.

7/2

看电影已成为中国最受欢迎的娱乐。2008年，中国制作了406部电影，票房收入持续保持25-30%以上的增长。虽然盗版DVD情况仍然猖獗，但有越来越多人愿意且有能力负担得起进电影院。新教会在许多城市纷纷盖起来。这些教会都安装了空调和各项设备，让会众有一个舒适的聚会环境。相对之下，较小或较旧的教会受限于设备和活动空间，要增长时就面对其它教会的「竞争」」压力。让我们为这些小教会祷告，求神使他们持守异象，有智慧合适安排设施来建立、牧养教会。

Watching movie has become the leading entertainment in China. China produced 406 movies in 2008, nationwide box office receipts have steadily increased by at least 25-30 % every year. Although DVD piracy is still rampant, more people are willing and can afford the movie theater experience. New church buildings are popping up in many cities, with air-conditioning and modern facilities and offering worshippers lot more comfort. Small or old churches face "competition" in church growth because their facilities and programs are inadequate. We pray for vision and bold decisions for the smaller congregations seeking to grow and expand.