Shanghai Community Church

I attended the international Sunday service at Shanghai Community Church today with my new friend, Mavis. It's located in the French Concession district in Puxi at 53, Hengshan Road.

The ivy-covered Gothic building looks really traditional but I was thrilled to discover that the service was far from traditional. We arrived a little late so the worship was already in full swing and it was a "happy clappy" service. We sang Hillsong choruses to the accompaniment of a full band.

And there were so many people, the church was bursting at the seams! We were fortunate to find some extra stools at the front of the church, since it was standing room only in the back of the church. I even noticed some gentlemen listening to the sermon through the open windows leading to the garden.

The pastor spoke on "Investing in the next Generation", and emphasised the need for parents to set a Godly example for their kids (Deut 6: 4 - 9)

I am very grateful and blessed to have attended my first Christian service in China.