CCD Monthly                                                      Jan. & Feb. 2019

Foreword:

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At the start of the year, we have selected news stories and features showing how Chinese Christians celebrate their most important holiday -  Spring Festival - through various kinds of activities. 
 
Topic

Rural Church Embraces Pendulum Revival as Migrant Workers Return in Lunar New Year

A pendulum phenomenon emerges - urban churches empty while rural ones are crowded; after Chinese New Year, rural Christians flood back to cities.

How Southern Churches Celebrate Spring Festival?



Unique characteristics of how southern churches celebrate Chinese New Year.

'Annual Debate' on Chinese-Tradition and Christianity: Should Christians Celebrate Chinese New Year? 

There are controversies about whether Chinese Christians should celebrate traditional festivals or not.
From Spring Festival to Lantern Festival — Why Are Christians' WeChats Being "Invaded" by "Chicken Soup" Articles?

A Spring Festival WeChat "hustling" phenomenon among less mature Christians. 
In the News

Church Invites Disadvantaged People to Free Lunar New Year’s Eve Dinner

A church prepared the dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve for people who were unable to gather with their families. 

Hungarian Embassy in Shanghai Hosts New Year Concert in Moore Memorial Church
The Hungarian Embassy in Shanghai hosted a New Year's concert in  Moore Memorial Church.

 Ningbo Centennial Church Celebrates New Year’s Eve with Testimonies and Prayer

On December 31, 2018, the Ningbo Centennial Church held a testimony and prayer meeting to welcome in the new year.
 

Inner Mongolian Urban Church Preaches in Rural Areas During Chinese New Year

As a way to serve the rural church, the urban church in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, ministers in the countryside, a difficult ministry place.

Shaanxi Church Visits 100 Low-income Families


Tens of church members paid visits to 94 low-income families living in the foothills of the Qinling Mountains.

 Fujian Church Holds Spring Festival Retreat 



A Spring Festival retreat was held for more than 200 staff of the church in Quanzhou, Fujian. 

Shanxi Linfen Church Holds Social for Its Young Single Members



On February 7, 2019, Shanxi Linfen Church held a social for its single young members.

Heilongjiang Church Holds Praise & Worship to Celebrate Lunar New Year


The church in Jinsha New District, Qitaihe, Heilongjiang, held a praise and worship meeting to give thanks to the Lord. 
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