A Guangdong church organized its members to repent, fast, and contribute by joining in Jesus’ sufferings during the Lent period.
Guangxiao Church in Guangzhou hosted two covenant ceremonies after two Sunday services on March 6 to observe Lent, also known as the Pre-Suffering Period, according to the official WeChat account of the church.
Pastors and church staff first made the covenant, followed by believers. They decided to humbly repent of what they think or do and suffer with Jesus in the Lent season. Later, they prayed for the Lord’s leading and blessings.
During these forty days, they participate in fasting, drinking less milk tea or coffee and eating less refreshment in their daily lives. They will dedicate the saved money to the church and charity ministry which the church plans to carry out during the special period.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
