Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – On the morning of November 11, 2024, representatives of the Community Development Ministry attended the National Unity Festival in residential area No. 9, Khương Đình ward (Thanh Xuân district, Hà Nội), where the church’s Thanh Xuân group meets. At the festival, the ministry and the residential area’s Front committee gave 6 gifts to 6 families in difficult circumstances.
See photos: photos of the festival on the Community Development Ministry fanpage
A Festival for the Whole Neighborhood
The National Unity Festival is a time for the community to look back on its efforts and achievements in the nationwide movement for unity in building new rural areas, civilized cities and cultural life. Reports on the movement’s results were presented, highlighting achievements and directions for the coming period.
The festival was lively, with many cultural performances by local residents themselves. It was not just entertainment, but a bridge connecting neighbors.
Six Gifts for Six Families
The church’s highlight at the festival was the Community Development Ministry and the Front committee of residential area No. 9 giving 6 gifts to 6 struggling families in the area. Each gift offered material support while also carrying love and hope for a better future.
This is one of the annual activities that express the social responsibility of the Thanh Xuân group and the Community Development Ministry toward the very place where the church meets.
A Church in the Heart of the Neighborhood
For the church, serving is not only about long trips to the highlands or flood zones, but also about being connected to the neighbors right next door. Khương Đình ward is a place where the ministry has walked alongside people many times: from visits after the 2023 mini-apartment fire to gifts for struggling households at Christmas.
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)
A regular, humble and practical presence helps the church become part of the residential community, working with local authorities and the Front to care for those in hardship.
“By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35)
Let Us Pray Together
- For the 6 families who received gifts to be supported and overcome hardship.
- For residential area No. 9 and Khương Đình ward to enjoy peace and unity.
- For the Thanh Xuân group to keep being a good witness in the community.
Read more in Community Development and Church News. Contact the church office: 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
