The East China Theological Seminary held its 2021 graduation ceremony and thanksgiving service on June 24.
One hundred and twenty-nine students graduated from this seminary, with bachelor’s degrees in theology, sacred music and an extension of theology, according to the Shanghai CC&TSPM
In the ceremony presided over by Rev. Xie Bingguo, president of the seminary, a sermon titled "You must make every effort" was delivered by Rev. Geng Weizhong, president of the Shanghai Christian Council (CC).
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), urged students to stick to the direction of the Sinicization of Christianity and the original intention of dedication. He said they might not all meet with prosperity after graduation, as the Bible said, "The crucible for silver, the furnace for God, but the Lord tests the heart." If they did not forsake initial faith and love, they could gain the crown of glory that might never fade away. At last, he requested them to form the good habit of continuous and lifelong learning. They were also told to innovate pastoral methods, to make good use of new technologies, the Internet and new media, and to expand their knowledge, including excellent Chinese traditional culture and classic world culture.
Rev. Xu Yulan, chairman of the Shanghai TSPM, encouraged the students to love both church and country, and persist in studying to properly nourish believers.
Rev. Xie commissioned the students for service with prayer.
At the graduation ceremony, Rev. Xie awarded diplomas to the graduates, who also received Bibles and shawls with the cross in them.
More than 200 people, including pastors and staff workers from Shanghai churches, faculty and students in the seminary, attended the ceremony.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
2021年6月24日，华东神学院举行2021年毕业感恩礼拜暨毕业典礼。
华东神学院本届神学本科、圣乐本科、神学延伸科毕业生共计129位。
感恩礼拜暨毕业典礼由华东神学院院长谢炳国牧师主礼，上海市基督教教务委员会主席耿卫忠牧师以“你们要分外地殷勤”为题证道。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师勉励毕业班同学，第一，不管难易，始终要牢记坚持我国基督教中国化方向。第二，不忘呼召，始终坚守起初奉献的初心。毕业后大家所遇到的不一定都是顺境，“鼎为炼金，炉为炼银，耶和华熬炼人心。”任何时候，只要不丢弃起初的信心和爱心，我们必能得那永不衰残的荣耀冠冕。第三，不管忙闲，始终要养成不断学习、终身学习的好习惯。不仅要学习各种新知识，并且要养成终身学习的好习惯。通过学习，提高自己的站位。用好新的技术，用好互联网，用好新媒体，创新牧养方法。把对中国优秀传统文化和世界经典文化的学习作为我们努力的方向，不断拓展自己的知识面。
上海市基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐玉兰牧师勉励毕业班同学，高举爱国爱教旗帜的同时，坚持学习常抓不懈。也要作信徒榜样，群羊牧人。
谢炳国院长为毕业生进行差遣祷告和差遣礼。
毕业典礼上，谢炳国院长为毕业生颁发毕业证书，毕业生被披上十架披肩，耿牧师为毕业生赠送圣经。
上海教会牧长、同工、神学院老师、学生200多人参加本次典礼。
https://www.gospeltimes.cn/article/index/id/56852
华东神学院举行2021年毕业典礼
The East China Theological Seminary held its 2021 graduation ceremony and thanksgiving service on June 24.
One hundred and twenty-nine students graduated from this seminary, with bachelor’s degrees in theology, sacred music and an extension of theology, according to the Shanghai CC&TSPM
In the ceremony presided over by Rev. Xie Bingguo, president of the seminary, a sermon titled "You must make every effort" was delivered by Rev. Geng Weizhong, president of the Shanghai Christian Council (CC).
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), urged students to stick to the direction of the Sinicization of Christianity and the original intention of dedication. He said they might not all meet with prosperity after graduation, as the Bible said, "The crucible for silver, the furnace for God, but the Lord tests the heart." If they did not forsake initial faith and love, they could gain the crown of glory that might never fade away. At last, he requested them to form the good habit of continuous and lifelong learning. They were also told to innovate pastoral methods, to make good use of new technologies, the Internet and new media, and to expand their knowledge, including excellent Chinese traditional culture and classic world culture.
Rev. Xu Yulan, chairman of the Shanghai TSPM, encouraged the students to love both church and country, and persist in studying to properly nourish believers.
Rev. Xie commissioned the students for service with prayer.
At the graduation ceremony, Rev. Xie awarded diplomas to the graduates, who also received Bibles and shawls with the cross in them.
More than 200 people, including pastors and staff workers from Shanghai churches, faculty and students in the seminary, attended the ceremony.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
East China Theological Seminary Holds 2021 Graduation Ceremony
