Every Christmas, some seekers, out of curiosity, attend church for the first time to experience the true spirit of Christmas.

"I will never retire on the path of service, though one's working years may end," remarked Elder Wang, who retired but was later reappointed.

Anguo Township in Pei County, located in northern Jiangsu Province, is home to a respected pastor, Elder Zheng Shanlin.

Although Brother Wang lost his left arm to cancer, he never felt inferior before marriage. He believed that God was in control of everything, including his marriage and future. Now, over ten years into his marriage, he enjoys a steady income.

I have been a preacher at a rural church for more than ten years. The church’s main members are elderly who firmly trust in the Lord. Their faith life shines with beautiful spiritual characters.

Zhang Kuakua, a millennial leukemia patient, underwent five years of treatment during which she encountered God and embraced faith. In her book “Journey of Rebirth – Five Years of a Leukemia Patient”, she shares her journey of escaping death, rebuilding her life, and finding renewed hope. Her story serves as both an inspiration for young people and a precursor to the gospel message.

Suffering from lupus erythematosus and a huge loss in his once successful career, Brother Li Jun, complained to God in prayer. However, after twenty years of believing in the Lord, he can now confidently declare, "One believes, and the whole family is blessed!"

Pastor Hu, who hustled for ten years to make a living, came to Christ through his Christian tenant. Then, he studied in a seminary with strict standards, experiencing great material shortages and God's gracious supply, which laid a solid foundation for his service years after.

Zhang lived a total of 58 years in this world. For over forty of those years, he was completely paralyzed, leading an extremely tragic life. But he encountered a pastor and was taken well care of by a nursing home.

This is a testimony about how the faith of the whole Christian family grows stronger because of a father's cancer. Through strong faith in the Lord, the family discovered immense strength that helped them to overcome obstacles and embrace hope and courage.