《海天日曆》今年幾歲了？它誕生於哪裡？提到大觀片場、志蓮淨苑或中原酒廠，你是否聯想到鑽石山呢？酒廠外面是菜田，而田的隔壁是一座平房(鑽石路十五號)。這裡曾是“海天書樓”的起源之地，也是《海天月曆》和《海天日曆》的誕生馬槽。在這座平房裡，我的父母(余也魯教授和余師母)耕耘“文字”的田地，把福音的種子撒播於華人世界。自1960年代以來，《海天日曆》一路成長，今年已經六十五歲了！感謝主的保守與恩典！
從活版印刷到照相植字，從電腦排版到今天的AI繪圖，《海天日曆》見證了出版工藝的演進，卻始終不改初衷——以這本繁體中文日曆，向華人傳揚福音，傳遞主耶穌基督和祂的救恩，啟迪人心，帶來天堂的盼望和永生的喜訊。
海天書樓不僅服務繁體中文讀者，也關顧遍布中國、新加坡、馬來西亞及海外的簡體中文讀者。2004年，在海天基金會的支持下，我們與中國基督教協會合作，在中國首次出版靈修版《海天日曆》。由海天基金會免費提供菲林印刷的多功能簡體字日曆，自那時起已在中國大陸出版發行超過二十年。
日曆的內容豐富多彩
《海天日曆》的內容每年推陳出新，涵蓋生活知識與基督教信仰。例如2025年的內容包括以下七大專欄：
週日：聖經職業介紹所
週一：當年今日
週二：英語新知
週三：動動腦筋
週四：世界文化遺產
週五：動物知識真與假
週六：週末佳餚
此外，還配有中西格言精選、全年重要節日與教會節期，提供陽曆農曆對照，節氣及朔望標示，甚至可填寫記事。從早期的鐵曆托和免釘曆芯，到如今的一體式座台設計，《海天日曆》始終致力於滋養讀者屬靈與屬世的生命，幫助他們在工作與事奉中愛人如己，過一個在地如同在天的生活，榮耀神的名。
The Story of the Rock House Desktop Calendar
How old is the Rock House Desktop Calendar? And where was it born? If you’ve heard of the Chi Lin Nunnery, the Chung Yuan Brewery, or Diamond Hill, you may have glimpsed its origin story. Outside the brewery were vegetable fields, and just beyond them stood a humble bungalow at 15 Diamond Road. This was the birthplace of “The Rock House Publishers,” as well as the ”manger” of the Rock House Monthly Wall Calendar and Desktop Calendar. In this modest home, my parents, Prof. Timothy Yu and Mrs. Helen Wang Yu, sowed the seeds of the Gospel through their literary ministry, reaching the Chinese-speaking world. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s, the Rock House Desktop Calendar has grown steadily and is now 65 years old! We give thanks to the Lord for His grace and steadfast blessings.
From hand-set letter type and photo-typesetting to digital typesetting and today’s AI-driven designs, the calendar has witnessed the evolution of publishing technology while remaining true to its mission: to proclaim the Gospel to the Chinese-speaking world through the timeless messages of the Bible. This Traditional Chinese calendar continues to inspire hearts and share the hope of eternal life in Christ.
Recognizing the global reach of Simplified Chinese readers in mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia, and among overseas Chinese communities, The Rock House Publishers extended its mission in 2004. With the support of the Rock House Foundation, we partnered with the China Christian Council to publish the Simplified Chinese “Devotional Edition” of the Rock House Desktop Calendar. The Foundation generously provided the offset printing films for free, enabling this multi-functional calendar to be printed and distributed across mainland China for over 20 years.
A Richly Diverse Calendar Content
Each year, the Rock House Desktop Calendar offers fresh, engaging content that integrates daily living knowledge with Christian faith. The 2025 edition includes seven unique columns:
Sunday: Biblical Vocations
Monday: This Day in History
Tuesday: English Insights
Wednesday: Brain Teasers
Thursday: World Heritage Sites
Friday: Fascinating Animal Facts
Saturday: Weekend Recipes
In addition to these features, the calendar also includes carefully curated Chinese and Western proverbs, important global and church dates, solar and lunar calendars, seasonal markers, and space for personal notes.
From early versions with metal holders and unbound inserts to today’s sleek, integrated desktop design, the Rock House Desktop Calendar has remained dedicated to nourishing both the spiritual and everyday lives of its readers. It helps them live out love and service, reflecting heaven on earth, and glorifying God’s name.
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