The Fruitfulness of Joyful Communities

New HKCNP English Publication!

Purpose of the new book:
HKCNP has released a new book "The Fruitfulness of Joyful Communities" to promote and share real testimonies of community transformation to inspire everyone to respond to community needs! The book features 19 real-life stories of community transformation, to show how different churches have participated in community services through different HKCNP programs or pilot programs to work together to care for the poor and transform lives! Let the community better understand how to utilize different resources, working together to bring joy and transform the community, and collectively build a unity of Heavenly Kingdom on earth, to participate in God's wonderful transformational plan and serve the poor!

Price: HK$120 

Published and distributed by: The Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor Company Ltd

International Standard Book Number: 978-988-75225-6-0

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Book Introduction Video

Table of Content:

Chapter 1: What is "Happiness"
Are your Neighbors Happy? Are you Happy?
The Church is the Agent for Community Transformation
How Does Christianity View Happiness?
Devotion for Chapter 1: What is Happiness? by Rev Ole

Chapter 2: Fruitfulness of Joyful Community: Real-Life Stories
Introduction: Hong Kong's Happiness Index
The Beginning of Everything: The Work of God

Fruitfulness - Financial
Evangelical Free Church of China (EFCC) Kwun Tong Church
Hong Kong Tsz Kwong Bethel Church Limited (Sham Shui Po)
Evangelical Zion Church Limited: Abundant Life Church
Church of Christ in China Kei Pun Church

Fruitfulness - Motiviational
The Church on the Rock, Yan Shing Church
Christian Church of the Mustard Seed
Blessed Christian Church
Ngau Tau Kok Swatow Christian Church
Home of Grace and Love

Fruitfulness - Relational
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Causeway Bay Church (Sha Tin)
The Christian Faith Hope Love Church (Hung Hom)
C&MA Lai Yiu Alliance Church Limited
Sha Tin Baptist Church
The Church of Living Stones (Shek Lei)

Fruitfulness - Emotional
Christian Canaan Church
The Wah Fu Swatow Christian Church
The Church of Christ in China Tin King Church
Tai Po Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Yuen Long Kam Kwong Church and Kam Kwong Integrated Community Service Center - Yuen Long

Devotion for Chapter 2: Real stories by Rev Ole

Chapter 3: The Power of Compassion
The Power of Kindness
The Blessings of Volunteering
The Joy of Kindness
Gaining resilience through Christian faith
Devotion for Chapter 3: The Power of Compassion by Rev Ole

Chapter 4: Conclusion
The Practical Meaning and Practice of Church Unity
Devotion for Chapter 4: Conclusion by Rev Ole

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