Gaoling District CC&TSPM in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, conducted its first pastoral volunteers training program from May 26 to 30, attended by more than 90 people.
"Our lives are like a rehearsal for eternity," a pastor said, urging Christians to rehearse eternity by faith—transforming weakness into strength and maturing in faith to reach completeness.
On June 8, Pentecost Sunday, Chengbei Church in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, held an evening worship and praise service to commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit.
From May 27 to 29, Fumen Church in Weihai City, Shandong Province, held a retreat and thanksgiving ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of its dedication.
On June 6, Beijing CC&TSPM held a workshop for its media ministry, bringing together 80 participants to enhance their skills and share insights from distinguished communication scholars.
"Something may be insignificant in your eyes, but it may be a cross to me. That's how the cross is measured," said a brother who has been enagged in ministry in North China for over 40 years.