On April 10, 2024, Yunmeng County CC&TSPM held a celebration for the completion of a new church in Xiaogan City, Hubei Province. It was attended by pastors, fellow workers and believers from all over Hubei Province.

Rev. Zhu Zhiguo, Chairperson of Hubei TSPM, presided over the holy dedication ceremony, and the pastors present offered benediction for the holy temple.

The worship service was moderated by Rev. Yue Jianbo, Vice Chairperson of Hubei TSPM, and Chairperson and President of Xiaogan CC&TSPM. Rev. Gong Gangchun, Vice Chairperson of Hubei TSPM and Chairperson of Xianning TSPM, gave a sermon titled “The Four Promises of Building a Temple”.

Rev. Jin Shenghua, Vice Chairperson and Vice President of Xiaogan CC&TSPM, President of Yunmeng County CC, and senior pastor of Chengguan Church, shared the process of building the church. Rev. Xu Chengxiang, Vice President of Hubei CC, Chairperson and President of Huangshi CC&TSPM, gave congratulatory remarks on behalf of the ministers from the churches in the cities across the province. Father Zhang Fawu, Chairperson of Xiaogan Catholic Patriotic Association, also offered congratulations on behalf of other religious groups.

A choir from Chengguan Church in Yunmeng County sang “I Love the Church in China”. Choirs of other fellow churches performed songs and dances for the new church ceremony. The event ended with everyone’s blessing.

Translator & editor: Bei Feng