A church in Yunnan Province held an annual Thanksgiving service to mark the autumn harvest, celebrating with over 800 believers from churches nearby.
Following the offering of chicken, pork, and fish on September 9, believers from Sailin Church in Lujiang Town, Longyang District, Baoshan City, as well as surrounding areas, especially the ethnic minorities, put on ethnic clothing on the nights of September 9 and 10, worshiping God with hymns of praise and dances.
On September 9, there was a baptism service for over 20 believers. Subsequently, three sermons themed “Thanksgiving” were delivered the next day, guiding believers to look up to the Lord with gratitude for His blessing.
Local pastors pointed out that young believers were encouraged to lead the musical and dance performances. Therefore, they could get acquainted with each other during the preparation and, moreover, establish families in Christ.
When it comes to this festival every year, pastors and elders from surrounding areas gather together, praying for needy patients.
The autumn harvest celebration in Baoshan City typically commences in September and concludes in late November. The timing of the local autumn harvest determines the date of the celebration. In regions with hotter and more humid climates, where the harvest occurs earlier, the event may commence sooner.
It is reported that such ceremonies are not only welcomed among believers but also admitted by non-believers. Villagers in surrounding areas will join the church’s activities, and their families will also receive believers from diverse places participating in the event.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
云南一教会迎来一年一度的秋收感恩庆典，周边十多个教堂近800名信徒，共聚一堂，庆祝丰收。
9月9日，在献上鸡肉、猪肉、鱼肉之后，保山市隆阳区潞江镇赛林教会及周边的信徒，特别是少数民族的信徒们，在9号和10号晚上，穿戴民族服饰，献上诗歌、舞蹈。
9月9号教会为20多人施行洗礼。10号举办了三场以“感恩”为主题的证道学习，带领信徒将目光转向上帝，感恩上帝赐福。
当地牧者表示，年轻人是歌舞节目的主力。藉着预备节日，让大家可以彼此认识，也希望将来可以建立基督家庭。
在感恩节活动期间，各地牧师长老聚在一起，有需要的病人做集中代祷。
保山市秋收感恩节一般从9月开始，到11月底结束。庆典举办日期由当地秋收时间决定，气候较为湿热的地方，秋收早，庆典活动也早一些。
据悉，这样的庆典不仅得到信徒的欢迎，也已经被非信徒接纳。每逢感恩节，周边村民都会来参加教会举办的活动，各地前来参与庆典的信徒大多就住在周边村民家中。
20多人在云南教会举办的秋收感恩庆典中受洗
A church in Yunnan Province held an annual Thanksgiving service to mark the autumn harvest, celebrating with over 800 believers from churches nearby.
Following the offering of chicken, pork, and fish on September 9, believers from Sailin Church in Lujiang Town, Longyang District, Baoshan City, as well as surrounding areas, especially the ethnic minorities, put on ethnic clothing on the nights of September 9 and 10, worshiping God with hymns of praise and dances.
On September 9, there was a baptism service for over 20 believers. Subsequently, three sermons themed “Thanksgiving” were delivered the next day, guiding believers to look up to the Lord with gratitude for His blessing.
Local pastors pointed out that young believers were encouraged to lead the musical and dance performances. Therefore, they could get acquainted with each other during the preparation and, moreover, establish families in Christ.
When it comes to this festival every year, pastors and elders from surrounding areas gather together, praying for needy patients.
The autumn harvest celebration in Baoshan City typically commences in September and concludes in late November. The timing of the local autumn harvest determines the date of the celebration. In regions with hotter and more humid climates, where the harvest occurs earlier, the event may commence sooner.
It is reported that such ceremonies are not only welcomed among believers but also admitted by non-believers. Villagers in surrounding areas will join the church’s activities, and their families will also receive believers from diverse places participating in the event.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Yunnan Church Celebrates Annual Autumn Harvest
