“Blessed China love my Dongguan.” This slogan resonated during the 160th anniversary of the founding of the \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802. It also celebrated the 43rd anniversary of its reopening.
Welcome to the \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802. It is a prominent church in Dongguan. Today we explore its history and significance.
The \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802 marked a significant milestone. November 2024 saw the celebration of its 160th anniversary. It also celebrated 43 years since its reopening. The theme was “Bless China love my Dongguan”.
A key event was the unveiling of the church’s reading room. This took place on November 16th. Pastor Wang Hao of \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802 gave a speech. Several notable figures attended. Rev. Zhan Hongen Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Christian Three-Self Patriotic Association was present. Rev. Lei Yuming Executive Vice President of the Guangdong Provincial Christian Council also attended. Rev. Lu Yifan Vice Chairman of the Guangdong Provincial Christian Patriotic Association was there. Rev. Huang Jinxiao Director of the School Affairs Office of Jinling Union Theological Seminary joined the celebration. Elder Zhang Mengqing former head of \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802 participated. Pastor Wang Hao current head of \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802 was also present. They all unveiled the reading room together. The reading room offers a space for reading and fellowship. It supports the church’s commitment to Chinese culture.
Following the unveiling a celebratory service began. Rev. Lu Yifan offered a prayer. Pastor Wang Hao gave a welcome speech. Rev. Lei Yuming preached on “A Temple for Prayer for All Peoples”. Rev. Zhan Hongen spoke about the church’s role in society. He emphasized the importance of service and love.
That evening a music concert took place. Its theme mirrored the anniversary: “Bless China love my Dongguan.” The concert included three parts. These were love for the country love for the church and blessings. The music expressed patriotism faith and hope for the future.
Three spiritual enrichment meetings occurred on November 17th. Rev. Huang Jinxiao spoke on “Learning to be Grateful” in the morning. He also discussed “Recognizing the Path” in the evening. In the afternoon Rev. Chen Juan preached on “Love is Action”. These messages greatly inspired the attendees.
These events marked a time of reflection and anticipation for \u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802. The church reaffirmed its dedication to community service. It also renewed its commitment to spreading the Gospel. It continues to contribute to social harmony.
\u57fa\u7763\u6559\u839e\u57ce\u798f\u97f3\u5802 stands as a beacon. It shines with a rich history. Its future is bright with promise. It is a testament to faith community and service.