A county church in Fujian Province conducted a dedication ceremony and service.
On November 2, about 1,500 believers and pastoral staff participated in the event hosted at the Gospel Church in Guantou Town, Liangjiang County, Fuzhou City, reported CCC&TSPM.
During the service, citing Matthew 21:28–32, Rev. Yue Qinghua, chairman of Fujian Provincial TSPM and president of Fujian Theological Seminary, preached a sermon themed “Be Good Citizens in the Kingdom of God.” His exhortation for the attendees encompassed three aspects, including “Serve Faithfully and Dutifully,” “Be Equipped with the Truth, Tell Right from Wrong,” and “Obey and Follow Father’s Will.”
At the dedication service, Rev. Du Meirui, director of the church, made offerings, representing the congregation. Rev. Chen An’ning, president of Lianjiang County CC&TSPM, accepted the contribution on behalf of the county and dedicated the church.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
福建省一教堂举行新堂落成庆典。
据中国基督教两会,11月2日,教牧同工及信徒约1500人参加福州市连江县琯头福音堂举行的这次活动。
在崇拜中,福建省基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席、福建神学院院长岳清华牧师引用《马太福音》21章28节至32节,以“做神国的好子民”为题,从“尽上本分,忠心服务”,“装备真理,明辨是非”,“遵行父命,效法跟从”三个方面进行分享。
在献堂礼环节,福音堂主任杜美端牧师代表福音堂信徒奉献,县基督教协会会长陈安宁牧师代表县基督教两会接纳并将圣堂奉献给上帝。
福建教堂新堂献堂
A county church in Fujian Province conducted a dedication ceremony and service.
On November 2, about 1,500 believers and pastoral staff participated in the event hosted at the Gospel Church in Guantou Town, Liangjiang County, Fuzhou City, reported CCC&TSPM.
During the service, citing Matthew 21:28–32, Rev. Yue Qinghua, chairman of Fujian Provincial TSPM and president of Fujian Theological Seminary, preached a sermon themed “Be Good Citizens in the Kingdom of God.” His exhortation for the attendees encompassed three aspects, including “Serve Faithfully and Dutifully,” “Be Equipped with the Truth, Tell Right from Wrong,” and “Obey and Follow Father’s Will.”
At the dedication service, Rev. Du Meirui, director of the church, made offerings, representing the congregation. Rev. Chen An’ning, president of Lianjiang County CC&TSPM, accepted the contribution on behalf of the county and dedicated the church.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Fujian Church Dedicates New Building