Jilin Church Holds 2020 Thanksgiving Praise Service

上帝的恩典伴随大石头河北基督教堂走过春夏秋冬，而在这特别的一年里，更是充满祂无尽的恩典。为此大石头教堂于2020年11月22日举办了一年一度的感恩佳节赞美会。

因疫情防护需求及确保每一位信徒安全，大石头教堂在柴艳霞教师的带领下，早早就准备好了消毒、测体温等一系列流程，这日清晨排队等候的信徒有序进入了教堂。

主堂内，台前摆满丰收的果实，象征着一年中上帝的看顾与祝福，也展现了信徒们向神所献上的感恩祭。伴随着赞美声的响起，感恩赞美会拉开了帷幕。

感恩节活动有：诗班舞蹈、赞美团舞蹈、火柴厂舞蹈、弟兄舞蹈、合唱、三句半……无不表达向着上帝的感恩。台前献上赞美感恩的祭，台后也有厨房的马大们在弟兄姐妹辛勤服侍。这是感恩的一天也是喜乐的一天。

“所以我们既得了不能震动的国，就当感恩，照神所喜悦的，用虔诚、敬畏的心侍奉神。”（希12:28）

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Hebei Church in Dashitou Town, Jilin Province held its annual Thanksgiving celebration on Sunday, November 22.

In the morning, the believers entered the church after observing pandemic protocols, which were directed by one of the teachers, Chai Yanxia.

In the sanctuary, fruit baskets were placed on the stage, symbolizing God's care and blessing during this year. It also was a sign of the believers' gratitude to God. During the praise service, different groups gave performances expressing their gratitude to God. This included a dance by the choir, a dance led by the praise team, a dance by members of the match factory, a dance given by brothers from the congregation, songs by the choir, and a  Sanjuban (“three and a half sentences”, a type of Chinese free talk). In front of the stage, they offered sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving, and behind the stage, the “Marthas” of the congregation served the believers in the kitchen. 

- Translated by Abigail Wu