Following a dedicated three-year period focused on the renovation of Shanghai Community Church, adjustments have been made to the gathering schedule for youth fellowship.
The fourth youth gathering since the resumption of these gatherings at Shanghai Community Church after the COVID-19 pandemic took place on July 15th. The gathering time was adjusted from Wednesday evenings to Saturday mornings.
During the gathering, Rev. Zhao Xin delivered a sermon titled “Humility”, drawing from Micah 6:8. He emphasized the importance of understanding God first in order to develop self-awarenessand highlighted the critical need to recognize the limitations of human nature. Furthermore, he also expounded on the significance of humility, explaining that without a humble heart, one could not place himself in the appropriate position. Prior to the resumption of youth gatherings, a prayer team was established to address many matters concerning youth gatherings.
In February 2020, churches in many regions suspended their in-person activities due to the epidemic, and Shanghai Community Church embarked on renovation works. The church had faced challenges such as safety hazards in the main structure, water logging during the rainy season, and aging circuits due to long years of use. After three years of extensive renovation, the megachurch resumed in-person worship on Easter, April 9, 2023. In mid-June, prayer gatherings and youth gatherings gradually resumed.
- Translated by Stephen Huang
历经三年修缮后的上海国际礼拜堂，青年团契的聚会时间有所调整。
7月15日是上海国际礼拜堂自恢复聚会以来的第四个青年聚会，由每周周三晚调整为每周六上午。
证道环节由赵鑫牧师以“谦卑”为题，围绕弥迦书6章8节展开分享。指出人首先认识神才能认识自己，我们需要认识到人性的有限性。以圣经作为我们的行事指南，我们和上帝祷告，不是汇报而是交流。他指出，没有谦卑的心，是没有把自己放在该放的位置。他表示在青年聚会恢复之前，他们就成立了祷告团队，为青年聚会的各样事项祷告。
2020年2月，各地教会因疫情暂停实地聚会，上海国际礼拜堂趁此开启了修缮工作。此前，教堂因多年未修，主体结构出现安全隐患，面临雨季院内积水严重，电路老化等情况。历经三年修缮，上海国际礼拜堂于2023年4月9日复活节恢复实地礼拜，6月中旬，祷告聚会、青年聚会相继恢复。
修缮后的上海国际礼拜堂青年聚会已恢复
Following a dedicated three-year period focused on the renovation of Shanghai Community Church, adjustments have been made to the gathering schedule for youth fellowship.
The fourth youth gathering since the resumption of these gatherings at Shanghai Community Church after the COVID-19 pandemic took place on July 15th. The gathering time was adjusted from Wednesday evenings to Saturday mornings.
During the gathering, Rev. Zhao Xin delivered a sermon titled “Humility”, drawing from Micah 6:8. He emphasized the importance of understanding God first in order to develop self-awarenessand highlighted the critical need to recognize the limitations of human nature. Furthermore, he also expounded on the significance of humility, explaining that without a humble heart, one could not place himself in the appropriate position. Prior to the resumption of youth gatherings, a prayer team was established to address many matters concerning youth gatherings.
In February 2020, churches in many regions suspended their in-person activities due to the epidemic, and Shanghai Community Church embarked on renovation works. The church had faced challenges such as safety hazards in the main structure, water logging during the rainy season, and aging circuits due to long years of use. After three years of extensive renovation, the megachurch resumed in-person worship on Easter, April 9, 2023. In mid-June, prayer gatherings and youth gatherings gradually resumed.
- Translated by Stephen Huang
Shanghai Community Church Resumes Youth Gatherings Following Renovation
