Hepu Church in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region held a thanksgiving service on Mother’s Day, which fell on Sunday, May 9.
After praise and worship, Pastor Li Derong shared a sermon titled "Mother-Hannah", saying Hannah was a great mother as she nurtured the great prophet Samuel and later willingly dedicated her beloved son to God. Female believers were encouraged to follow the example of Hannah, who trusted God with firm faith and practiced godly prayer and to be acceptable mothers to God.
Later, Elder Chen Kaosi, chairman of the Beihai Municipal CC&TSPM, prayed and blessed all the mothers, wishing them healthy bodies and a keen mind which would be a blessing to their family and others.
At the end of the service, the church gave every mother a carnation as a holiday gift, which represents love, charm and respect.
(The original article is published by the Gospel Times and photos are provided by Hepu Church.)
- Translated by Abigail Wu
