The first half of 2020 has passed. Baptisms, which were delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, are back on the agenda of churches. Some churches set the date for baptisms and pre-baptism classes. They released information on baptismal classes through Wechat accounts and will hold baptismal services after the church is restored.
Ningbo Centennial Church began to hold catechism classes beginning in mid-July. Those who have completed more than six lessons or completed the basic catechism classes can participate in the required assessment and then registers for baptism. Baptism is scheduled for the afternoon of August 23.
Hangzhou Chongyi Church’s baptismal registration period is from July 5 to 23. The registration requirements are as follows: attend services in this church for more than one year, have a clear understanding of salvation, be open in one’s faith testimony, and be recommended to join the church. Members can fill the online registration form and then wait for the telephone interview notification.
The pre-baptism classes in Jesus Church in Xinzhuang Town, Shanghai are scheduled to start from August 2. They are held in the afternoon and evening. Believers can choose one time as the topics and contents are the same.
People can register via telephone, WeChat, or at church. The registration requirements are as follows: having believed in the Lord for more than one year and be at least 18 years old, being open to giving a faith testimony and determined to believe in Lord to the end, and attending meetings often and humbly desiring the truth. The baptism time is scheduled for October 4, 2020.
Chentai Church in Jinjiang, China's southern coastal Fujian Province will conduct catechism classes from September to October and hold a baptismal service on the first Sunday in November.
Baptism at the church in Mingshui County, Heilongjiang Province will only be held after Sunday services are resumed. The date for baptism has not yet be determined. At present, the four baptismal lessons are shared with brothers and sisters by recording on a WeChat account and it covers the knowledge of several kinds of baptism, the reason and meaning of baptism, and what to do after baptism.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
多地教堂有序复堂后为洗礼做预备
2020年上半年已过，各地教堂受疫情影响迟迟未能开展的洗礼被提上日程。有的教堂已定下洗礼及洗礼学习班日期；有的教堂则提前预备，通过公众号先行发布洗礼课程，待复堂后再举行洗礼。
宁波百年堂2020年度的信仰入门班和慕道班于7月中旬开课。在慕道班上过六课以上，或在信仰入门班上完基础课程的学员，可以参加信徒考核，通过后报名参加洗礼。 洗礼时间定在8月23日下午。
杭州市崇一堂洗礼报名时间为7月5日至26日。报名要求为：在本堂连续听道一年以上、清楚蒙恩得救、自愿公开信仰、渴慕加入教会。 可通过网络填表报名，之后等待电话约谈通知。
上海市基督教莘庄耶稣堂 慕道班开班日期定于8月2日起，周日下午和晚上两个时段，讲题内容相同，可任选一时间段。
现在可电话、微信报名，或到教堂报名。报名条件为：信主一年以上，年满十八周岁；公开自己信仰，决心信主到底；经常参加聚会，谦卑渴慕真道。
受洗时间定在2020年10月4日。
福建晋江陈埭基督教会 9-10月份进行受洗前培训，11月份第一个主日举行洗礼。
黑龙江省明水县基督教堂 洗礼只能在复堂之后进行，暂未确定举行洗礼的具体日期。 目前先在公众号上通过录音与弟兄姐妹分享受洗礼的四次课程。涵盖了几种洗、为何要受洗、受洗的意义、受洗之后要做什么。
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The first half of 2020 has passed. Baptisms, which were delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, are back on the agenda of churches. Some churches set the date for baptisms and pre-baptism classes. They released information on baptismal classes through Wechat accounts and will hold baptismal services after the church is restored.
Ningbo Centennial Church began to hold catechism classes beginning in mid-July. Those who have completed more than six lessons or completed the basic catechism classes can participate in the required assessment and then registers for baptism. Baptism is scheduled for the afternoon of August 23.
Hangzhou Chongyi Church’s baptismal registration period is from July 5 to 23. The registration requirements are as follows: attend services in this church for more than one year, have a clear understanding of salvation, be open in one’s faith testimony, and be recommended to join the church. Members can fill the online registration form and then wait for the telephone interview notification.
The pre-baptism classes in Jesus Church in Xinzhuang Town, Shanghai are scheduled to start from August 2. They are held in the afternoon and evening. Believers can choose one time as the topics and contents are the same.
People can register via telephone, WeChat, or at church. The registration requirements are as follows: having believed in the Lord for more than one year and be at least 18 years old, being open to giving a faith testimony and determined to believe in Lord to the end, and attending meetings often and humbly desiring the truth. The baptism time is scheduled for October 4, 2020.
Chentai Church in Jinjiang, China's southern coastal Fujian Province will conduct catechism classes from September to October and hold a baptismal service on the first Sunday in November.
Baptism at the church in Mingshui County, Heilongjiang Province will only be held after Sunday services are resumed. The date for baptism has not yet be determined. At present, the four baptismal lessons are shared with brothers and sisters by recording on a WeChat account and it covers the knowledge of several kinds of baptism, the reason and meaning of baptism, and what to do after baptism.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
After Reopening, Many Churches Prepare for Baptism
