Christmas Greetings

Dear Friends,

Christmas is coming, a holiday that brings joy and hope to us all, a time of Joy to the World.

Yet even in the midst of these days of joy, we cannot forget that there are still in this world many who have no joy. There are millions of children who suffer hunger and inadequate nutrition; many who know sorrow because of natural and man-made disasters; many who need aid in their hardships.

Today, peace and development have become the global mainstream. People aspire to peace and a better life. But we cannot turn away from the fact that there are still armed conflicts and killing and threats of war, greed, injustice and evil in the world. Precisely for this reason, the world still needs to welcome the redemption, love, and mercy of Christ.

The Chinese church has continued to develop in every phase of its ministry over the past year, making steady progress in theological education, lay leadership training, Bible and Christian literature publication, social service, and exchanges with churches overseas. At the same time, we face problems and challenges, and as our church continues to develop, our friends continue to pray for us. We believe that the Chinese Church, like other churches, will bear an ever more beautiful witness to the God who guides and blesses us.

May God bless you all.

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Gao Feng (Rev.)
President, China Christian Council
On behalf of the TSPM/CCC