Charity Fellowship
Galatians 5:22 (NIV)
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."
Fellowship Overview
The Charity Fellowship was established in 1992, and the first fellowship to branch off from it was the Joy Fellowship. (Once fellowships corresponding to all nine Fruits of the Spirit had been established, the North Church was founded in 2000.) Since the founding of the North Church in 2000, the Charity Fellowship has been an integral part of the congregation.
➤ Pastoral Care: Elder Chen Jixiang
➤ Guidance: Sister Gong Xiaoling
➤ Chairperson: Sister Cheng Qunying
➤ Meeting Place: Church, Room 205
➤ Meeting Time: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1st through 3rd weeks of the month)
➤ Bible Study Attendance: 20–30 people
Introduction to Church Ministry Activities
Church ministry activities refer to the various ways in which Christians—whether within or outside the church—provide assistance and service to others, with the aim of proclaiming the love and teachings of Christ, and fostering both the practice of faith and the building of community. Ministry activities encompass not only material aid to others but also spiritual care and spiritual support. The core objectives of church ministry are to serve others, glorify God, build up the church, and advance the spread of the Gospel.
🌟 Elder Chen, Counselor Gong, Chairman Cheng, and others serve the church and the fellowship with great zeal, and also serve as Sunday School teachers.
🌟 Brother Tang Chunsheng and Sister Chen Li have served as fellowship counselors for many years, consistently caring for fellow brothers and sisters as well as newcomers, thereby fostering a sense of family among everyone in the fellowship.
🌟 Brothers Chen Yangyi, Liu Baolin, and others are deeply devoted to Bible study and addressing questions, helping their fellow brothers and sisters apply biblical knowledge to their daily lives.
Missionaries and Organizations Supported by the Charity Fellowship
The work of missionaries is often fraught with challenges and hardships. They must adapt to life and cultural differences in unfamiliar environments, and at times face issues such as persecution, loneliness, and resource shortages. Consequently, the support of the church and fellow believers is of paramount importance to missionaries. Such support not only enables them to better fulfill the mission entrusted to them by God, but also encourages them to rely on His strength to press forward during difficult times.
Missionaries and Organizations Supported by the Charity Fellowship (Total: 3):
► Dennis & Dang Metcalf – Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru)
► Dr. Moussa Coulibaly – West Africa Ministries
► Taiwan Village Gospel