"Becoming a Light of Hope" ... Changwon Special City Holds Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Changwon City Hall Square to celebrate the year-end and New Year, hosted by the Changwon Christian Council and Masan Christian Council.

On the 26th, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony was attended by Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Kim Youngseon, Member of the National Assembly, Kim Igeun, Chairman of the Changwon Special City Council, and over 400 citizens and guests.

Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

The first part of the event proceeded in the order of hymn singing, prayer, scripture reading, praise, sermon, benediction, announcements, and presentation of a plaque of appreciation.

The second part of the event included special praise, special performance, thanksgiving prayer for the lighting, congratulatory messages, and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which brightly illuminated the deepening autumn sky with warm light, conveying warmth to the citizens passing through the square.

Mayor Hong said, “I hope that the light of today’s Christmas tree will become a light of hope for those in need of help and all citizens,” and added, “I thank the Changwon Christian Council for preparing the event. I hope they will continue to work hard for the development of culture and arts in Changwon City.”

Meanwhile, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony was also held at Jinhae Jungwon Rotary on the same day.

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