Jiangsu Churches Recaps 2023 Volunteer Work

江苏苏州各教会回顾2023义工工作，展望2024.

据苏州市基督教两会，1月21日，相城堂、青剑湖教会、浒墅关堂举办了年终义工会议。

在相城堂，主任牧师蒯沫总结，教会过去一年在做好牧养、培训、后勤保障的基础上，开展了一些特色事工。新的一年，相城堂将继续以信仰文化定位，持续推进基督教中国化苏州实践。

青剑湖教会的会议由曹雅雯牧师主持，各小组义工代表参加并对过去一年的事工做汇报交流，并展望新一年。

在浒墅关教堂，卢芳牧师总结教会一年的事工。刘兴生长老及60多位义工骨干发言交流，述说个人心得、成长经历以及对来年的畅想。

Churches in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, concluded their volunteer services in 2023, with plans for 2024.

On January 21, Xiangcheng Church, Qingjian Lake Church, and Hushuguan Church held year-end volunteer ministry meetings, reported Suzhou Municipal CC&TSPM.

At Xiangcheng Church, Senior Pastor Rev. Kuai Mo reviewed that the church had carried out different special ministries in the past year, in addition to completing work on pastoral care, training, and logistical assistance. In 2024, the church will keep promoting practices in Suzhou on the sinicization of Christianity, featuring faith and culture.

Rev. Cao Yawen presided over the meeting at the Qingjian Lake Church, with representatives from each volunteer group reporting on their services in the past year and anticipating the coming year.

During the Hushuguan Church's conclusion meeting, Rev. Lu Fang reviewed the church ministries in 2023. Elder Liu Xing Sheng and more than 60 backbone volunteer staff shared their personal reflections, growth, and expectations for the following year.

- Translated by Poppy Chan