Churches and Christian institutions all over China held different activities to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.
According to Shanghai CCC&TSPM, 29 retired pastors from Fengxian District visited the newly-built Qi Xian Jesus Church, the Guangming Jesus Church, and the newly-renovated Gulf Jesus Church on October 16. They wore red flowers and received holiday gifts, including the 101-year-old pastor, Gu Liangren.
Apostle Church held a birthday celebration for the elderly on October 19, and the birthday party representatives aged 70, 80, and 90 shared their testimony, reported Suzhou CC&TSPM.
This October is the 14th "Elderly-Respecting Month" in China, and the Reed's Home in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, held elderly-respecting activities, said Reed’s Home. Cao Shengjia, the person in charge of this civil charity organization, introduced in detail the services of living will, intentional guardianship, hospice care, parents' canteen, and home service, and registered the 2023 assistive devices and gift service on site. The elderly received blood sugar and pressure testing and a haircut free of charge. Cao introduced that in the next step, they would focus on visiting and greeting the elderly living alone, without children, disabled, or severely disabled.
On October 22, grassroots churches in Cao County, Heze City, Shandong Province, conducted diverse activities for the elderly, including foot washing, hair washing, haircutting, nail trimming, and gift giving tailored to their individual needs, according to the county CC&TSPM. At the same time, an exhibition of paintings and calligraphy was held in the Shengzhi (Sage) Church of Shouguang City. Calligraphy lovers carried forward the idea that God loves the world by writing the golden words of the Bible and sentences expressing the true meaning of love.
Jesus Church in Yichun, Jiangxi, held a Sunday service to respect the elderly on October 22. Based on Leviticus 19:32, Proverbs 20:29, and Psalm 92:14, Long Qiuxiang gave a sermon titled "Blessed to Respect the Elderly."
Shamian Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, held a buffet party to respecting the elderly and carry forward God’s words on Sunday, October 22, reported Guangdong CCC&TSPM
On the same day, pastoral areas and meeting points affiliated with Yaodu District Church in Linfen City, Shanxi Province, have held different forms of elderly-respecting activities, such as theatrical performances and presented gifts to the elderly. Then, the senior fellowship performed their own programs, including a dance, program played in an allegro tempo., and Sanjuban(“three and a half sentences”, a type of Chinese free talk.
On October 23, Yunnan Trinity International Church held a double-ninth activity for elders over 65 years old, with about 480 participants, said the church. The three representatives talked about their own faith journeys, and service experiences.
- Translated by Oliver Zuo
全国各地教会、基督教机构举行各项活动庆祝重阳节。
据上海市基督教两会，10月16日，奉贤区基督教两会退休牧长29人参观了新建的齐贤耶稣堂、光明耶稣堂和新修缮的海湾耶稣堂，并且佩戴了大红花，发放节日礼品，包括101岁的顾良忍牧师。
据苏州市基督教两会，10月19日，使徒堂举行敬老祝寿活动，70岁、80岁、90岁整的寿星代表分享见证。
据镇江芦苇之家，今年10月是全国第14个“敬老月”，芦苇之家举行敬老活动。芦苇之家负责人曹胜家详细介绍了生前预嘱、意定监护、安宁疗护、爸妈食堂、居家服务的服务项目，对2023年辅具适配及赠送服务进行了现场登记。老人免费接受测血糖、血压、理发。曹胜家介绍，下一步，芦苇之家将重点对独居、空巢、失能、重残老年人等服务对象进行走访慰问。
据山东省菏泽市曹县基督教两会，10月22日，县级各基层教会根据不同情况，开展了为老人洗脚、洗头、理发、修剪指甲、赠送礼品的活动。与此同时，寿光市圣之堂举行书画作品展。 书法爱好者通过书写圣经金句、爱的真谛的内容，来弘扬上帝爱世人的思想。
江西宜春耶稣堂于10月22日举行敬老主日。龙秋香同工选用圣经利未记19章32节、箴言书20章29节、诗篇92章14节三处经文证道《敬老是福》。
据广东省基督教两会，10月22日礼拜天，广州沙面堂举办了主题为“敬老尊长弘主道”的自助餐晚会。
10月22日恰逢主日，山西省临汾市尧都区所属的各个牧区和活动点，都分别举行了不同形式的敬老感恩崇拜，演出了文艺节目，为老人们赠送了礼物。接着，长者常青的老年人表演了自编自演的节目，包括舞蹈、快板、三句半。
10月23日，云南三一国际礼拜堂为年满65周岁以上的长辈们举办了重阳敬老活动，约480位长者参加。三位年长的代表分别就自己的信仰历程、服侍经历。
全国各地教会重阳节敬老
Churches and Christian institutions all over China held different activities to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.
According to Shanghai CCC&TSPM, 29 retired pastors from Fengxian District visited the newly-built Qi Xian Jesus Church, the Guangming Jesus Church, and the newly-renovated Gulf Jesus Church on October 16. They wore red flowers and received holiday gifts, including the 101-year-old pastor, Gu Liangren.
Apostle Church held a birthday celebration for the elderly on October 19, and the birthday party representatives aged 70, 80, and 90 shared their testimony, reported Suzhou CC&TSPM.
This October is the 14th "Elderly-Respecting Month" in China, and the Reed's Home in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, held elderly-respecting activities, said Reed’s Home. Cao Shengjia, the person in charge of this civil charity organization, introduced in detail the services of living will, intentional guardianship, hospice care, parents' canteen, and home service, and registered the 2023 assistive devices and gift service on site. The elderly received blood sugar and pressure testing and a haircut free of charge. Cao introduced that in the next step, they would focus on visiting and greeting the elderly living alone, without children, disabled, or severely disabled.
On October 22, grassroots churches in Cao County, Heze City, Shandong Province, conducted diverse activities for the elderly, including foot washing, hair washing, haircutting, nail trimming, and gift giving tailored to their individual needs, according to the county CC&TSPM. At the same time, an exhibition of paintings and calligraphy was held in the Shengzhi (Sage) Church of Shouguang City. Calligraphy lovers carried forward the idea that God loves the world by writing the golden words of the Bible and sentences expressing the true meaning of love.
Jesus Church in Yichun, Jiangxi, held a Sunday service to respect the elderly on October 22. Based on Leviticus 19:32, Proverbs 20:29, and Psalm 92:14, Long Qiuxiang gave a sermon titled "Blessed to Respect the Elderly."
Shamian Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, held a buffet party to respecting the elderly and carry forward God’s words on Sunday, October 22, reported Guangdong CCC&TSPM
On the same day, pastoral areas and meeting points affiliated with Yaodu District Church in Linfen City, Shanxi Province, have held different forms of elderly-respecting activities, such as theatrical performances and presented gifts to the elderly. Then, the senior fellowship performed their own programs, including a dance, program played in an allegro tempo., and Sanjuban(“three and a half sentences”, a type of Chinese free talk.
On October 23, Yunnan Trinity International Church held a double-ninth activity for elders over 65 years old, with about 480 participants, said the church. The three representatives talked about their own faith journeys, and service experiences.
- Translated by Oliver Zuo
Churches Across China Honor the Elderly on Double Ninth Festival
