The history of Tahe Gathering Point in Laobian District, Yingkou City, Liaoning Province, can be traced back to 1986.
When church activities resumed, believers gathered in a couple's house. In 1993, Christians transferred to another Christian couple's house, which was used for gatherings and later renamed and registered as Baimiaozi Gathering Point. On December 1, 2008, the gathering point relocated from Baimiaozi Village to Tahe Village, renamed Tahe Gathering Point. The church is commonly known as Tahe Church.
The current church is a two-story Chinese-style building, painted in white and gray. At the top, a cross shines brightly, and the words "God Loves the World" are prominently displayed on the front.
In recent years, Tahe Gathering Point has experienced significant growth. The number of believers has increased from a few to around 350, with four worship services held every Sunday.
In May 2023, the arrival of Pastor Cui Suzhi, a graduate of Northeast Theological Seminary, brought new vitality to the gathering point. Cui and her team have guided the congregants to deepen their understanding of faith through pastoral care, diverse activities, in-depth doctrinal explanations, and spiritual care. This has significantly enhanced the participation and sense of belonging among believers. More importantly, this gathering point has begun to play a positive role in the local community.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
辽宁省营口市老边区太和基督教活动点的历史可以追溯到1986年。当教会恢复活动之际，太和基督教活动点的信徒在一对夫妻家中举行聚会；1993年，转至另一对夫妇家中聚会。同时，这对夫妇把房屋奉献给聚会点，并更名备案。由此白庙子基督教聚会点立名建立。2008年12月1日，聚会点从原白庙子迁址至太和村，并随之更名为太和基督教活动点，教堂也被习惯的称为基督教太和堂。
现在的教堂是由一幢具有中国特色的白色与灰色相间的二层楼建筑，楼顶端十字架熠熠生辉，正面写有“神爱世人”四个大字。
近年来，太和基督教活动点经历了显著的发展。信徒数量由起初的几个人发展到现在的350人左右，每个礼拜日有四次崇拜活动。
2023年5月，毕业于东北神学院的崔素芝传道员的到来，为这个聚会点注入了新的活力。崔传道员和她的团队通过对信徒的牧养、组织各类活动、开展深入的教义讲解，以及提供心灵关怀等方式；逐步引导信众深化对信仰的理解和体验，信众们的参与度和归属感也显著提升。更重要的是，这个聚会点开始在当地社会中发挥积极的作用。
记辽宁营口太和基督教活动点
The history of Tahe Gathering Point in Laobian District, Yingkou City, Liaoning Province, can be traced back to 1986.
When church activities resumed, believers gathered in a couple's house. In 1993, Christians transferred to another Christian couple's house, which was used for gatherings and later renamed and registered as Baimiaozi Gathering Point. On December 1, 2008, the gathering point relocated from Baimiaozi Village to Tahe Village, renamed Tahe Gathering Point. The church is commonly known as Tahe Church.
The current church is a two-story Chinese-style building, painted in white and gray. At the top, a cross shines brightly, and the words "God Loves the World" are prominently displayed on the front.
In recent years, Tahe Gathering Point has experienced significant growth. The number of believers has increased from a few to around 350, with four worship services held every Sunday.
In May 2023, the arrival of Pastor Cui Suzhi, a graduate of Northeast Theological Seminary, brought new vitality to the gathering point. Cui and her team have guided the congregants to deepen their understanding of faith through pastoral care, diverse activities, in-depth doctrinal explanations, and spiritual care. This has significantly enhanced the participation and sense of belonging among believers. More importantly, this gathering point has begun to play a positive role in the local community.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
History of a Gathering Point in Yingkou
