The Yanji Chinese Church, China, held its second baptismal service this year on November 9, 2013. This is the little fruit of the HisHands Mission Movement initiated in June this year. At the baptism, three precious persons accepted Jesus as their personal Savior, and all of them are family of HisHands missionaries. Two HisHands missionaries led their wives to the Lord, and one HisHands family led the eldest family member.
It was the first time in the Yanji Chinese Church’s history to have a baptism in winter. Due to the inferior condition of the church, and monotonous ministries, the church only has a baptism service once a year in the summer time. In addition, the number of baptisms has decreased for the last two to three years.By God’s grace, the church organized a “120 HisHands Mission Team” last summer, and began a HisHands ministries with the passion of the church members under the supervision of the NSD.
At first, it was not a familiar experience, but each missionary believed in God’s calling, and did their best with their devotion and hard effort. The church supported missionaries with regular education and training. Although it was not a great result, they gave thanks to God for encouraging them with this manifest fruit. We also hope the HisHands ministry can be a basis of revival and growth of the church.
At present, about 50-60 members gather on Sabbath at the Yanji Chinese Church, and the church’s four evangelists go to nearby small churches and meeting places.