Before the autumn semester of 2023 began, Fujian Theological Seminary conducted a retreat and Sunday service.
According to CCC&TSPM, Rev. Chen Yilu, executive vice president of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary and vice chairman of the China Christian Council (CCC), delivered sermons during the seminary's first retreat.
On the morning of September 16, Pastor Chen gave a sermon titled "Priceless Youth, Blessed by Following the Lord," citing Matthew 4:18–22 and 1 Timothy 4:8–12. He urged the students to respond to Jesus’ call with determination, not to waste their time or to be content with an easy and comfortable life. In the afternoon, he shared a sermon with the title "Not Wasting Youth, Walking Together," based on 1 Samuel 20:12–17 and Matthew 19:16–22. Using the examples of Jonathan and David, he emphasized the value of selfless friendship, loving fellowship, and united service.
During the Sunday service the next day, Chen preached a sermon titled "Jesus Is the Light of the World," focusing on the importance of having light in life, thoughts, and actions.
On September 18, the school held the opening service and ceremony for the autumn semester of 2023.
President Yue Qinghua delivered a sermon with the title "Blessed One to Recognize Jesus' Identity," citing Matthew 16:13–20. He emphasized the importance of having a correct understanding of Jesus for students and faculty to have more responsibility, commitment, and motivation in their lives and service.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
在2023年秋季开学之前，福建神学院举行培灵会和主日礼拜。
据中国基督教两会，在福神堂举办的首届培灵会，邀请了中国基督教协会副会长、金陵协和神学院常务副院长陈逸鲁牧师为主证道。
16日上午，陈逸鲁牧师引用《马太福音》4章18至22节及《提摩太前书》4章8至12节的经文，以“青春无价，随主有福”为题进行分享。他劝勉同学们，当坚定心志回应救主呼召,切莫留恋安逸舒适的生活、虚度人生的光阴。下午，陈牧师基于《撒母耳记上》20章12至17节及《马太福音》19章16至22节的经文，围绕“不负芳华，结伴同行”的主题，以约拿单和大卫的榜样为例，分享了无私的情谊、有爱的团契、同心的服侍最宝贵。
在17日的主日崇拜证道中，陈牧师以“耶稣是世界的光”为题，从生命要有光、思想要有光、行为要有光进行分享。
9月18日，福建神学院举行2023年秋季学期开学礼拜暨开学典礼。
岳清华牧师引用《马太福音》16章13至20节的经文，以“有福的认信”为题证道。他借着彼得对耶稣作为生命之主的认信，提醒师生们若想有更多的担当、生命的委身及服侍的动力，必须对所信的耶稣有正确的认识。
福神堂举办首届培灵会
Before the autumn semester of 2023 began, Fujian Theological Seminary conducted a retreat and Sunday service.
According to CCC&TSPM, Rev. Chen Yilu, executive vice president of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary and vice chairman of the China Christian Council (CCC), delivered sermons during the seminary's first retreat.
On the morning of September 16, Pastor Chen gave a sermon titled "Priceless Youth, Blessed by Following the Lord," citing Matthew 4:18–22 and 1 Timothy 4:8–12. He urged the students to respond to Jesus’ call with determination, not to waste their time or to be content with an easy and comfortable life. In the afternoon, he shared a sermon with the title "Not Wasting Youth, Walking Together," based on 1 Samuel 20:12–17 and Matthew 19:16–22. Using the examples of Jonathan and David, he emphasized the value of selfless friendship, loving fellowship, and united service.
During the Sunday service the next day, Chen preached a sermon titled "Jesus Is the Light of the World," focusing on the importance of having light in life, thoughts, and actions.
On September 18, the school held the opening service and ceremony for the autumn semester of 2023.
President Yue Qinghua delivered a sermon with the title "Blessed One to Recognize Jesus' Identity," citing Matthew 16:13–20. He emphasized the importance of having a correct understanding of Jesus for students and faculty to have more responsibility, commitment, and motivation in their lives and service.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Fujian Theological Seminary Rolls out Retreat Before Opening Ceremony
