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A Miao Christian Artist
WHO ARE THE MIAO?
There are 8.9 million Miao, one of the largest minority language group in Southwest China.
(Source: http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/EthnicGroups/136935.htm)
Paul Zhang bending over his work of art
An apprentice was working in a wax printing factory and it was the first time he came across this book called the “Holy Bible” which someone had given to his master. Zhang, a Black Miao, attempted to read the book but he could not comprehend the contents.
In 2001, the factory’s business took a nose dive. Zhang could not get his salary and had to look for alternative [...] Continue Reading…
Water for God’s People
Mdm Liu Suqin (the person on the right) has been serving in Henan Tianguang Church faithfully since 1994. Every Sunday, she would go to Church early to make hot drinks to serve God’s people.
Worshippers began streaming into Henan Tianguang Church on a cold Sunday morning in October. Many would stop by a small table near the gate to get a hot drink to quench their thirst and to keep them warm and comfortable. The lady who came early that morning to boil water for God’s people is Mdm Liu Suqin. She has performed this duty [...] Continue Reading…
Chinese Learning to Read the Braille Bible
Chen Tianbao, 10, is helping Liu Baojie, 36, to learn Braille.
A visually-impaired baby boy was abandoned by his parents. In January 1995, a Christian couple adopted him and named him Tianbao, which means “Heavenly Treasure”.
The couple Mr and Mrs Chen Zhongxing from Henan province had compassion on this baby boy and brought him home. However they were badly criticized by their family members. Out of exasperation, they decided to relocate to Beijing in October 1998 with their adopted son. They had to work as rag-and-bone collector to earn a living. Even though life is [...] Continue Reading…
