簡國慶牧師 Rev. Jonathan Kaan

簡國慶牧師（Reverend Jonathan Kaan），一位忠心事奉上帝的僕人，已於 2025 年 10 月25 日 安息主懷，享年 99 歲。簡牧師出生於中國廣東順德，自 幼在美國宣士何義思姑娘（Ruth Hitchcock）所創辦的孤兒院⾧大。蒙召後，他將一生奉獻於基督宣事工，忠心服事於宣道會（The Alliance Church）。

他一生的宣教足跡遍及越南、香港、加拿大、美國、澳洲、英國、法國 以及非洲多個地區，致力於傳揚耶穌基督的福音、植堂、建立會、造就信徒。為表 彰他一生的忠心事奉，於 1994 年獲頒加拿大神學院（Canadian Theological Seminary）榮譽博士學位。他遺留七位子女及其配偶、十五位孫兒孫女及其 配偶，以及二十三位曾孫曾孫女，他們的生命都見證了簡牧師所留下的愛與 信仰的榜樣。他的摯愛妻子簡曾惠蘭師母（Hue Lan）已先他一步安息主懷。二人一生相愛、同心事奉，成為美好的見證。

安息禮拜將於 2025 年 10 月 30 日下午 2 時， 假渥太華華人宣道會（Ottawa Chinese Alliance Church） 舉行，由成加慶牧師（Rev. Joseph Cherng） 主禮。屆時將作現場直播，請於下午 2:00 登入連線 https://ocac.link/kaanmemorial

「那美好的仗我已經打過了，當跑的路我已經跑盡了，所信的道我已經守住 了。從此以後，有公義的冠冕為我存留，就是按著公義審判的主到那日要賜 給我的；不但賜給我，也賜給凡愛慕他顯現的人。」

——提摩太後書 4:7–8

簡牧師家屬懇辭花圈及慰問金。弟兄姊妹如有感動；建議將奉獻捐贈予 [OCAC]: https://ottawacac.org/give/. 註明「紀念簡牧師」。捐款將以紀念簡牧 師對神學的熱愛，以及他致力培育信徒更深入明白神話語的心志。

Reverend Jonathan Kaan, a devoted servant of God, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 25, 2025, at the age of 99. Born in Shunde, Guangdong, China, and raised in an orphanage founded by American missionary Ruth Hitchcock, Rev. Kaan dedicated his life to Christian ministry with the Alliance Church.

His missionary journey took him to Vietnam, Hong Kong, Canada, the United States, Australia, England, France, and parts of Africa, where he faithfully shared the good news of Jesus Christ, planted churches, and built up the body of Christ. In recognition of his lifelong service, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Canadian Theological Seminary in 1994.

He is survived by his seven children and their spouses, fifteen grandchildren and their spouses, and twenty-three great-grandchildren, whose lives reflect the love and faith he so deeply instilled. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hue Lan, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion and faith.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ottawa Chinese Alliance Church on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Joseph Cherng officiating. A live stream will be available at that time: https://ocac.link/kaanmemorial

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

— 2 Timothy 4:7–8

In lieu of flowers and love offerings, donations may be made to the Ottawa Chinese Alliance Church (OCAC): https://ottawacac.org/give/ ,designated “In memory of Rev. Kaan.” Contributions will honor his enduring love for theology and his commitment to nurturing deeper understanding of God’s Word.