To celebrate 2023 Christian Charity Day, churches in Urumqi, Xinjiang, conducted Sunday services themed "Spur One Another on Toward Love and Good Deeds."
On October 15, churches in Urumqi preached on the theme of Charity Day which took place on October 14 and 15 this year (the third Saturday and Sunday in October), and the sermons were based on Psalm 37:27 and Hebrews 10:24, according to CCC&TSPM.
Pastor Tang Meng preached at the service at Mingde Church. He explained the word "charity" from its etymology—a combination of "kindness" and "benevolence", which means "having a loving heart" and "helping the needy with a free hand", respectively. He then used the parables of the workers in the vineyard and the Good Samaritan to explain the concepts of justice and mercy. In his sermon, Pastor Tang also shared the remarkable testimony of Urumqi Amity Elderly Home to encourage the believers to practice the teachings of the Bible.
The pastors of four other churches also talked about the origin of "Religion Charity Week" in their churches and preached the message of God's blessing to the world and mankind based on God's creation and salvation. They served as a reminder to believers to appreciate the lovely world that God had created and to look out for the weaker members of society.
All the churches had arranged special donations for this year's charity activities, with the funds collected helping widows, widowers, and orphans in the church and society.
- Translated by Joyce Leung
在2023年“基督教公益慈善主题日”，新疆乌鲁木齐市各间教会围绕“彼此相顾，勉励行善”主题举行主日崇拜。
据中国基督教两会， 10月15日，乌鲁木齐市各间教会以《诗篇》37篇27节、《希伯来书》10章24节的经文，开展慈善日的主题宣讲。
明德堂崇拜，汤朦教士证道，从词源上分析“慈善”之意，“怀有仁爱之心谓之慈”，“广行济困之举谓之善”。并以葡萄园工人的比喻、好撒玛利亚人的比喻阐明公义与怜悯。证道中分享了乌鲁木齐市爱德公寓的美好见证，勉励信徒践行圣经真理。
另外4个教会的牧师或者教士分别在各堂点讲述慈善周的来历，并从神的创造与救赎，讲到神对世界、对人类的祝福。教导信徒珍爱神所创造的美丽世界，关爱社会弱势群体。
各教会根为本年度慈善活动设立专项捐款，用于帮助教会中和社会上的鳏寡孤独群体。
新疆乌鲁木齐市基督教会举办2023年“公益慈善主题日”活动
To celebrate 2023 Christian Charity Day, churches in Urumqi, Xinjiang, conducted Sunday services themed "Spur One Another on Toward Love and Good Deeds."
On October 15, churches in Urumqi preached on the theme of Charity Day which took place on October 14 and 15 this year (the third Saturday and Sunday in October), and the sermons were based on Psalm 37:27 and Hebrews 10:24, according to CCC&TSPM.
Pastor Tang Meng preached at the service at Mingde Church. He explained the word "charity" from its etymology—a combination of "kindness" and "benevolence", which means "having a loving heart" and "helping the needy with a free hand", respectively. He then used the parables of the workers in the vineyard and the Good Samaritan to explain the concepts of justice and mercy. In his sermon, Pastor Tang also shared the remarkable testimony of Urumqi Amity Elderly Home to encourage the believers to practice the teachings of the Bible.
The pastors of four other churches also talked about the origin of "Religion Charity Week" in their churches and preached the message of God's blessing to the world and mankind based on God's creation and salvation. They served as a reminder to believers to appreciate the lovely world that God had created and to look out for the weaker members of society.
All the churches had arranged special donations for this year's charity activities, with the funds collected helping widows, widowers, and orphans in the church and society.
- Translated by Joyce Leung
Churches in Xinjiang Mark 2023 Christian Charity Day
