Churches and Christian organizations across China launched various activities under the theme "Walking Together, Building Harmony" in celebration of the 2024 Christian Charity Day, held on the third weekend of October.
Tongzhou Church in Beijing held a two-day event, with around 60 participants, including pastors, key volunteers, and community residents, said Beijing CC&TSPM. During the event, Rev. Fan Guoxing and Rev. Wei Jia encouraged believers to love and support one another to make neighbors feel God's love. Professional healthcare workers were invited to provide medical knowledge and offer free health consultations and free clinics to congregants.
At Jingsi Road Church in Jinan, Shandong, Rev. Duan Guoshan, president of the Jinan Christian Council, led the event and offered prayers, said Jinan CC&TSPM. He urged believers to participate in the event in their own ways so that marginalized groups in society could feel the warmth of society and God's love.
Churches across the districts and counties of Jinan delivered sermons based on this theme and corresponding scripture.
Yuanfeng Church in Zhongshan, Guangdong, has carried out a series of charity activities since October, said Guangdong CC&TSPM. On October 11, during the Double Ninth Festival, Rev. Huang Lifeng led the church council members and key volunteers to visit Lianyuan Community, where they distributed money and gifts to 25 seniors over 90 years old and 20 impoverished families. At Tongxin Nursing Home, they also delivered money and gifts. They spent a total of 10,870 yuan that day.
Churches under the Guangzhou Christian Council delivered special sermons, citing John 15:12 and Luke 6:36, reported Guangdong CC&TSPM. Believers were encouraged to spread the message of love and hope, live harmoniously.
Union Church in Guangzhou held a charity sale on that day. Believers donated unused items such as books, clothing, handicrafts, and household appliances. The funds raised from the sale will be used to support medical consultation events this year.
The Ren’ai Service Centers affiliated with many Guangzhou churches organized elder care activities, including visits, free medical consultations, and charity haircuts.
Trinity International Church in Yunnan held a worship service as part of activities for the 2024 Christian Charity Day, said the church.
Churches in Suzhou organized charity sales, free medical consultations, and free haircuts, said Suzhou CC&TSPM.
The theological education team of Hubei CC&TSPM conducted preaching activities related to the theme in the Wuhan area. Church workers from Huangshi, Xianning, and other areas shared testimonies with believers at Glory Church in Wuhan, reported the church.
In 2016, CCC&TSPM introduced the Christian Charity Day initiative, encouraging churches across the country to observe this event annually on the third weekend of October. The aim is to promote the Christian principles of charity through sermons, encouraging both churches and believers to engage in charitable activities. The offerings collected on Christian Charity Day are dedicated to supporting the churches’ charitable projects.
为响应基督教全国两会的号召，全国各地基督教组织各区县教会开展了“携手同行，共筑和谐”主题基督教公益慈善主题日活动。
据济南市基督教两会，10月20日，在山东省济南市经四路教堂，济南市基督教协会会长段国山牧师主持活动并做祷告。他呼吁信徒以自己的方式参与到这一活动，让社会边缘群体感受到社会的温暖和上帝的慈爱。
济南市基督教各区县教会围绕这一主题和相应经文，进行了宣讲。
据广东省基督教两会，中山市员峰堂自今年十月起，开展了一系列公益慈善活动。
10月11日敬老节当天，黄丽凤牧师带领堂委及义工骨干，在莲员社区，为25位90岁以上的长者及20户贫困家庭送去了慰问金和慰问品；在童心养老院，探访组送上慰问金和慰问品外。当天共计支出10,870元。
据广东省基督教两会，10月20日，广州市基督教两会下辖各堂会开展专题宣讲，引用《约翰福音》第十五章12节、《路加福音》第六章36节。劝勉信徒要传递基督信仰里爱与希望，彼此相爱、和谐共处。
广州仁爱社会服务协会下辖各堂会仁爱服务社开展敬老护老活动，包括探访关怀、爱心义诊、慈惠义剪。
据广东省基督教两会，基督教协和堂于10月20日，举办了义卖活动。信徒捐赠家中闲置物品，如书籍、衣物、手工艺品、家用电器。本次义卖所筹集的资金，将悉数作为本年度的健康咨询活动经费。
据北京市基督教两会，10月19日至20日，北京市基督教通州堂举办了为期两天的活动，通州堂教牧同工、骨干义工以及周边社区居民约60人参加。
活动期间，通州堂主任牧师范国兴和魏佳牧师劝勉信徒彼此相爱，相互扶持，让邻舍感受到神的慈爱。证道结束后，专业医护人员受邀到现场为信徒科普医疗知识，并提供健康咨询和义诊等服务。
据三一堂，10月20日，云南三一国际礼拜堂举行2024年该主题的崇拜活动。
崇拜中教会牧者分别以《神真在这里》《耶稣的成长》《全备的供给》《雅各生命中的“诚信”》为题分享。本堂主任邵立良牧师鼓励全体信徒，为公益慈善事业祈祷和奉献，关爱特殊人群。
据苏州市基督教两会，10月20日，苏州市各场所开展义卖、义诊、理发等系列活动。
据武汉市荣光堂，湖北省基督教两会神学思想建设宣讲团于10月20日赴武汉地区开展该专题宣讲。来自黄石、咸宁等教会同工在荣光堂与信徒分享美好见证。
各地教会 基督教公益慈善主题日活动
Churches and Christian organizations across China launched various activities under the theme "Walking Together, Building Harmony" in celebration of the 2024 Christian Charity Day, held on the third weekend of October.
Tongzhou Church in Beijing held a two-day event, with around 60 participants, including pastors, key volunteers, and community residents, said Beijing CC&TSPM. During the event, Rev. Fan Guoxing and Rev. Wei Jia encouraged believers to love and support one another to make neighbors feel God's love. Professional healthcare workers were invited to provide medical knowledge and offer free health consultations and free clinics to congregants.
At Jingsi Road Church in Jinan, Shandong, Rev. Duan Guoshan, president of the Jinan Christian Council, led the event and offered prayers, said Jinan CC&TSPM. He urged believers to participate in the event in their own ways so that marginalized groups in society could feel the warmth of society and God's love.
Churches across the districts and counties of Jinan delivered sermons based on this theme and corresponding scripture.
Yuanfeng Church in Zhongshan, Guangdong, has carried out a series of charity activities since October, said Guangdong CC&TSPM. On October 11, during the Double Ninth Festival, Rev. Huang Lifeng led the church council members and key volunteers to visit Lianyuan Community, where they distributed money and gifts to 25 seniors over 90 years old and 20 impoverished families. At Tongxin Nursing Home, they also delivered money and gifts. They spent a total of 10,870 yuan that day.
Churches under the Guangzhou Christian Council delivered special sermons, citing John 15:12 and Luke 6:36, reported Guangdong CC&TSPM. Believers were encouraged to spread the message of love and hope, live harmoniously.
Union Church in Guangzhou held a charity sale on that day. Believers donated unused items such as books, clothing, handicrafts, and household appliances. The funds raised from the sale will be used to support medical consultation events this year.
The Ren’ai Service Centers affiliated with many Guangzhou churches organized elder care activities, including visits, free medical consultations, and charity haircuts.
Trinity International Church in Yunnan held a worship service as part of activities for the 2024 Christian Charity Day, said the church.
Churches in Suzhou organized charity sales, free medical consultations, and free haircuts, said Suzhou CC&TSPM.
The theological education team of Hubei CC&TSPM conducted preaching activities related to the theme in the Wuhan area. Church workers from Huangshi, Xianning, and other areas shared testimonies with believers at Glory Church in Wuhan, reported the church.
In 2016, CCC&TSPM introduced the Christian Charity Day initiative, encouraging churches across the country to observe this event annually on the third weekend of October. The aim is to promote the Christian principles of charity through sermons, encouraging both churches and believers to engage in charitable activities. The offerings collected on Christian Charity Day are dedicated to supporting the churches’ charitable projects.
Christian Charity Day Activities Conducted Across China
