CCD Monthly                                                      January 2020

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The beginning of the Chinese Lunar Year 2020 has been a special time for China. Rather than enjoying a reunion with family and friends, the Chinese people have been attacked by the novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan. Apart from numerous deaths and infections, the pneumonia epidemic, declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization in late January, has also affected the church in China. Online worship, Bible studies, and prayer meetings have replaced traditional services and gatherings. We have selected articles to give a glimpse of what the church is dealing with in the current situation. 

You can also read trending news as well as features about the CUV Bible and American missionaries in Shandong. At the bottom, we would like to invite you to write your prayers and words for Chinese people during this difficult time. 
 
Topic

Due to Epidemic Outbreak, Churches across China Offer Online Worship and Information

January 26, 2020, was the first Sunday after the Lunar New Year. But for many believers, that Sunday service was special due to the outbreak of the coronaviruses in Wuhan.     

Pastor of Wuhan House Church Records Video to Inspire Congregations



Huang Lei, the senior pastor of the Root & Fruit Church in Wuhan, urged believers to keep faith in God's promises, to be strong and bold, to love each other, and to testify for the Lord in this difficult situation.
In the News

TSPM General Secretary: Reflections on Current Development of Global Christianity


Secretary-General Gu Mengfei of the TSPM reflects on the current situation and the development trends of global Christianity.

Believers Have Their Faces Scanned before Entering Shimenkan Church, Minors Banned


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

Gideons International Visits Jiangsu Theological Seminary

On Jan. 6, a three-person delegation from Gideons International visited Jiangsu Theological Seminary and one member shared his testimony with the students.  
 
Henan Theological Seminary Marks 30 Years

Originally founded inside a courtyard in Luoyang in 1989 with only 80 students, the seminary now possesses its own buildings and has more than 400 students. 

Chengdu Church Holds Memorial Service for An Elderly Sister Who Died of Coronavirus


A house church in Chengdu held a memorial service for an elderly believer, Zhang Zhuzhen. She was the first person in Sichuan province to die of the coronavirus outbreak in late January. 
A Visit to Two Christian Anti-Japanese War Veterans: Their Glory Will Never Fade Away

Last April, the 92-year-old veteran Zhuang met his brother in the Lord and also his old comrade. The two seniors met in tears and tightly linked their fingers to each other. 
Features

Authoritative Chinese Union Version Bible Should Be Treated with Objectivity

A pastor's view on the proper attitude Chinese believers should adopt towards the classic Chinese translation of the Bible, the Union Version.

American Missionaries in Dengzhou: The Presbyterian Mission


The American Presbyterian Mission arrived in China's eastern Dengzhou a little later than the American Baptist Mission but developed rapidly. 
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