Churches in Jiangsu and Zhejiang marked the 2023 Christian Charity Day with themed Sunday services and free clinics, which took place on October 14 and 15 this year (the third Saturday and Sunday in October).
On October 15, Hushuguan Church in Suzhou, Jiangsu, hosted a themed Christian charity Sunday worship and collected offerings during the service for special charitable activities, Suzhou Municipal CC&TSPM reported. Rev. Lu Fang presided over the service, and Elder Liu Xingsheng preached on the theme of "Spur One Another on Toward Love and Good Deeds," citing Hebrews 10:24. Elder Liu exhorted believers to engage in acts of kindness and contribute to building a harmonious society in collaboration with diverse sectors of society.
Meanwhile, the same day, a themed Sunday service was held at the Apostle Church in Suzhou. Based on the theme of this year's charity day, “Consider One Another and Encourage Good Deeds,” Rev. Huang Fuping interpreted the central theme of doing good in the Bible, encouraging attendees to engage in social charitable work and extend care to disadvantaged groups. The church took this charity day as an opportunity to call out believers to participate in social charitable activities.
From October 14 to 15, Xiangcheng Church in Suzhou carried out a series of charity activities, including organizing the medical staff to measure blood pressure, conduct oral check-ups, and provide acupuncture for the elderly. Additionally, they offered free haircuts to believers in need. Meanwhile, the visiting team paid visits to the elderly living alone and the physically challenged in the area.
According to Sicheng Church in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on October 15, as the Chongyang Festival (Double Ninth Festival) approached, the church organized a free clinic in collaboration with the Hangzhou Christian Family and Elderly Service Center.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
10月14、15日是2023年是基督教公益慈善主题日，江苏、浙江多教会，举办主题日崇拜和开展义诊活动。
据苏州市基督教两会，10月15日，苏州浒墅关基督教堂举办基督教公益慈善主题日礼拜，礼拜奉献款项将用于公益慈善专项活动。主题日礼拜活动由卢芳牧师主礼，刘兴生长老引用希伯来书10:24的经文，以《彼此相顾 勉励行善》为题分享，鼓励弟兄姐妹多行善事，与社会各界共建和谐社会。
10月15日，使徒堂开展基督教公益慈善日主题崇拜活动。黄馥萍牧师围绕今年度的公益慈善日主题“彼此相顾、勉励行善”，阐释圣经中行善的核心要义。她劝勉信徒参与社会慈善事工，关怀弱势群体。使徒堂将以此次公益慈善日为契机，号召信教群众参与社会公益慈善活动。
10月14日至15日，相城堂开展公益慈善活动，组织医护人员给老年人测量血压、检查口腔和针灸，还为有需要的信教群众免费理发。同时，探访组探访了辖区内的孤寡老人及残障人士。
据杭州市思澄堂，15日正值重阳佳节即将来临，杭州市基督教思澄堂联合杭州基督教亲情老人服务中心，举办义诊活动。
江苏、浙江教会举办2023基督教公益慈善主题日活动
Churches in Jiangsu and Zhejiang marked the 2023 Christian Charity Day with themed Sunday services and free clinics, which took place on October 14 and 15 this year (the third Saturday and Sunday in October).
On October 15, Hushuguan Church in Suzhou, Jiangsu, hosted a themed Christian charity Sunday worship and collected offerings during the service for special charitable activities, Suzhou Municipal CC&TSPM reported. Rev. Lu Fang presided over the service, and Elder Liu Xingsheng preached on the theme of "Spur One Another on Toward Love and Good Deeds," citing Hebrews 10:24. Elder Liu exhorted believers to engage in acts of kindness and contribute to building a harmonious society in collaboration with diverse sectors of society.
Meanwhile, the same day, a themed Sunday service was held at the Apostle Church in Suzhou. Based on the theme of this year's charity day, “Consider One Another and Encourage Good Deeds,” Rev. Huang Fuping interpreted the central theme of doing good in the Bible, encouraging attendees to engage in social charitable work and extend care to disadvantaged groups. The church took this charity day as an opportunity to call out believers to participate in social charitable activities.
From October 14 to 15, Xiangcheng Church in Suzhou carried out a series of charity activities, including organizing the medical staff to measure blood pressure, conduct oral check-ups, and provide acupuncture for the elderly. Additionally, they offered free haircuts to believers in need. Meanwhile, the visiting team paid visits to the elderly living alone and the physically challenged in the area.
According to Sicheng Church in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on October 15, as the Chongyang Festival (Double Ninth Festival) approached, the church organized a free clinic in collaboration with the Hangzhou Christian Family and Elderly Service Center.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
2023 Christian Charity Day Events Held in Jiangsu, Zhejiang
