CCD Monthly                                                      February 2021

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The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China's most important festival, a time for family reunion. However, the public holiday of 2021 has been unlike any year as many people choose to stay out due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Closed down, Chinese churches choose to celebrate the day through virtual services, scripture reciting, praise, and prayers. While gathering together, some Christian families start worship before God and some enjoy a banquet with single Christians who are unable to return to their hometowns.  

You can also read stories of ministries for the deaf and group evangelism, and a moving story about a previous prodigal son who has been transformed to care for abandoned orphans. 
Topic

A Special Family Worship for New Year


On the first day of the lunar new year, a Chinese Christian family of eight gathered together and held a particular family thanksgiving party, which was an unforgettable day.

Church Holds First Singles' Fellowship Feast


A church held a dining meeting for single believers who wouldn't come back home for the Spring Festival, as they recalled the past year's grace and new year's plan.
In the News

Groundbreaking Held for Church Reconstruction in Fujian


In Fujian Province, a church  held a groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the temple in late February. 

Church Staff Attend Lunar New Year Prayer Meeting


Chengbei Church in Changsha, Hunan Province, held a Chinese Lunar New Year's prayer meeting with its pastoral staff.

Five Pastors in Jiangsu Stay in Place for Lunar New Year

Five pastors of the churches in Zhangjiagang decided to remain in place for the lunar new year to avoid COVID resurgences due to related travel, urging Christians to do the same.
Regulations on Religious Personnel Issued, to Take Effect in May

The regulations on religious personnel were released by the State Administration for Religious Affairs on February 9. 

Suzhou Church Starts Lenten Meditations


On February 20, the Gongxiang Christian Church in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, launched Lenten spiritual meditations. 
Christian Playwright Says Art Can be Good Hermeneutics

Jiang Yuanlai stated that art was a way of presenting the work of the Lord in China. 

Rev. Deng Fucun, Former Deputy Chairman of TSPM, Dies at 92

Pastor Deng Fucun, the sixth deputy chairman and secretary-general of TSPM, died of illness in Hangzhou at 92.
Rev. Jack K. Chow, Chinese Father of "Inner Life", Dies Due to COVID-19

Rev. Jack K. Chow, who founded the Jesus Ministries International team in 2006, passed away due to COVID-19, aged 90.
Features

What is the Difference between Chinese New Year and Passover?


People compare the Passover in Israel with the Lunar New Year in China. Although there are many similarities between them, the idea basically cannot stand scrutinizing if given careful consideration.

Former-Gangster-Turned-Pastor Spends 1 Million yuan to Save Abandoned Babies

Pastor Yu Bandong, was a prodigal son, part of a "reckless society" in Northeast China. The year 1997 was a turning point in his life. He brought out a knife to cut someone, while his mother had been praying for him. 

Understaffed, Online Deaf Ministry Reaches Out to the Masses


"It was unrealistic for me alone to teach them the Bible as more deaf people in the countryside would come to Christ... The virtual pastoral ministry came to our mind," Qu Ping said. 

Hainan Ministry Aims to Explore Group Evangelism


The Happiness Group gospel ministry promoted by Hainan Haixiu Church is aimed at evangelism and leading people to the Lord. It has been carried out in two batches of catechumens with good results.
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