On October 14, 2017, a new church was dedicated in Wudu District, Longnan, Gansu.
The dedication service was presided over by Preacher Sun Bin. Elder Dorcas Kang, honorary chairman of the Gansu CCC&TSPM, led the prayer. Rev. Mao Xinmin of Qinzhou Church in Tianshui preached a sermon titled "Spiritual Construction of the Church." The service ended with a benediction made by Rev. Kou Xiaodong, chairman of the Gansu CCC&TSPM. A thanksgiving praise and worship meeting was held after the service.
Originally built in 1989, Panjiawan Church was reconstructed in 2007. The new church construction was started in 2015 and completed this year.
Covering an area of 3.5 mu (0.577 acres), the three-story church has a main hall with seating capacity of 1,000. The church and a four-story complex including a chapel, a Sunday school, a basement, and residential apartments have a total construction area of 1,937 square meters (0.479 acres).
- Translated by Karen Luo