CCD Monthly                                                      December 2019

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As the year 2019 marked the centenary of the Chinese Union Version Bible, churches across China held different forms of celebrations to commemorate the good news, including popular Bible transcribing campaigns. It was the year when China also produced 200 million copies of the Bible for its own church and the world. Last December, Christmas was considered as a very important festival for Chinese Christians. At we embrace the New year, let us recall what happened in 2019 in order to move forward. We have selected the top 10 Christian news stories of the Chinese church in 2019. You can also read December's trending news as well as features about Christmas and American missionaries in Dengzhou.
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In the News

Chinese Churches Celebrates Christmas Eve


On December 24, 2019,  services, lights, Christmas trees, singing voices, and dances were conducted throughout the Chinese churches and seminaries .     

[Interview] Suzhou's St. John Church Marks Christmas: The Hero Should Be Jesus

A 37-year-old believer said he was touched by the members' attitude toward Christmas celebrations which were solemn and formal. 

Zhejiang Dedicates New Church


Xiatianxi Church in Sanhe Town, Tiantai County, Taizhou has a floor space of 1,500 square meters with a seating capacity for 800 people. 

Facial Scan to Enter Church in Hubei Stirs Controversy
It's quite common for Chinese people to have their faces and identity cards scanned before getting on a train. However, the same approach has triggered controversy when used in some churches. 

100 Christians Transcribe Scriptures on Bible Day


On December 7, 2019, 100 Christians gathered in Zhejiang's megachurch to transcribe the Bible as a way to mark "Bible Day". 
Baoshan Christian Ministry Launches Publicity Campaign to Mark World AIDS Day
The Baoshan Panshi Christian Social Service Ministry of Yunnan launched an AIDS prevention publicity campaign to mark World AIDS Day. 
 
Features

American Missionaries in Dengzhou Series: First Protestant Church in North China

The second wave of American missionaries - the "North Street Church"  was formally established by the Hartwells in Dengzhou, Shangdong in the 19th century. 

Was Christmas Celebrated in Ancient China Over 1000 Years Ago? 

In fact, as early as the Tang Dynasty, churches then already held Christmas celebrations.
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