During the Sunday worship service on November 17, the Shuishiying Gospel Church in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, commemorated its annual Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving Day.
The altar in the main hall of Shuishiying Church was adorned with offerings from believers, including several one-meter-long fish offered by fishermen, along with fruits, vegetables, rice, flour, grain, and oil. These offerings represented not only the fruits of the believers' labor but also their gratitude for God’s blessings.
This year's autumn harvest event was marked by its simplicity and brevity, featuring just seven performances. Highlights included a chorus by elderly couples, a solo performance by women Christians, and a men's choir, all reflecting the shared reverence for God across different ages and genders within the church. The harvest dance served as the direct expression of thanks to God for the bountiful harvest. Each performance reflected the believers' gratitude for God's provision, not only in material blessings but also in the spiritual grace of Christ.
The event concluded with a chorus of "Harvest Belongs to Heaven," followed by a blessing from the pastor.
(The article was originally published by the Gospel Times and the author is a Christian in Dalian, Liaoning.)
- Edited and Translated by Poppy Chan
