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Taiwan Church News 3052 Edition August 23~29, 2010 This week in Taiwan Church News: Editorial: Managing God’s creation with egalitarianism in mind MORE CPC urged to reach out, provide gasoline to ravaged Namasiya area Morakot victims in Namasiya are struggling to secure enough gasoline to support their livelihoods and daily needs. Is this another underhanded government tactic forcing them to relocate? MORE Changhua presbytery issues statement against Petrochemical Corp. More than 25% of pastors from Changhua Presbytery and other high-level PCT officials were present during this press conference. Joined by local residents, they began signing petitions after the press conference. MORE PCT set to focus on Hakka missions in 2012 This resolution comes at a time when PCT General Assembly has pledged to actively commit to the “New Doubling Movement” and the committee wants to make sure that Hakka churches also see a doubling of churches and members. Meanwhile, a young Canadian is cycling across Canada to raise funds to support translation of the Hakka Bible. MORE Presbytery explains young adults’ dating and marriage dilemma Some men are too proud of their educational achievements to admit their need for church-organized dating services to meet their future spouses. Still others are too ashamed of not holding good jobs and shy away from dating as result. MORE Korean and Taiwanese churches profit from wonderful exchanges Iksan Presbytery members sang in CCH, took time to shake patients’ hands or give them a hug, and visited many churches and tourist attractions in Taiwan. Culture shock and prayer became topics of some interesting conversations during this visit. MORE Christians help foreigners living in Taiwan break down cultural barriers The association has worked with several townships in Tainan County in the past few years This recent outreach included providing legal advice on residency regulations in Taiwan, tips on preventing and stopping domestic abuse, and introducing new residents to their neighbors. MORE Pastor takes rural youths to the city to help them explore possibilities The purpose of their trip was meeting Christian professionals from various walks of life, converse with them, see them at work, and explore future career possibilities with them. MORE Ecumenical Youth Exchange Program inspires youths to take up missions Canadian and Japanese youths, along with their Taiwanese hosts, toured Taiwan and PCT organizations for an overview of Taiwanese culture and history and PCT ministries across Taiwan. One youth remarked that it’s now Taiwanese people’s turn to use their passion and ministry experiences to inspire churches abroad. MORE Taiwan Church News 3051 Edition August 16~22, 2010 This week in Taiwan Church News: Editorial: Show some backbone, no more kneeling! MORE Youths discover their place and calling in society through volunteering A seminar is training youths on the theories and practices of volunteerism and equipping them to become “professional” volunteers who possess all the necessary skills needed to assist in community outreach and rescue operations spearheaded by their own churches. MORE Youths get expert advice on understanding issues of the day Chen Shih-meng’s credentials include former Presidential Office secretary-general and former Taipei City deputy mayor, but he is also a member of Taipei East Gate Presbyterian Church. He spoke to youths about ECFA, politics, and the role of youths in contemporary society. MORE Creative, evangelistic Taiwanese opera draws crowds during Ghost Month Who would have thought that Taiwanese opera, traditionally used as a form of entertainment to appease gods and evil spirits, could become a means to proclaim the gospel and introduce Jesus to the masses? This event drew more than 300 people to pray to Jesus for the first time in their lives in one night alone! MORE Glove puppet show inspires masses, bridges gap between church and culture Combining traditional Taiwanese glove puppets, contemporary Taiwanese slangs youths could easily understand, carefully crafted special effects, and evangelistic themes, the show was a success in many ways. MORE Taiwan Church News 3050 Edition August 9~15, 2010 This week in Taiwan Church News: Editorial: Living out our confession of faith in our pursuit of justice and peace MORE Typhoon Morakot victims remembered in various ways on August 8 From music services to street rallies, Morakot victims were remembered on the 1^st anniversary since Typhoon Morakot. Aboriginal organizations also singled out the Ma administration’s ill-conceived policies throughout the past year of rebuilding efforts. MORE PCT takes over rebuilding project from Tzu-Chi in Changjhih PCT signed a formal agreement with Pingtung County on August 5, 2010, and accepted the task of building permanent housing units for Aborigines living in Changjhih Township in Pingtung. It’ll pick up where Buddhist Compassion Relief (Tzu-Chi) left off and see this project to its completion. MORE Pastors praise, comment on historicity of “Formosa Betrayed” PCT General Secretary said the movie brought to mind childhood memories of his parents admonishing him that children must be seen and not heard. Chang underscored that history must not be forgotten. MORE Pastors, scholars petition against new petrochemical plant in wetlands News about a new ethylene refinery in Changhua raised concern among scholars, pastors, and doctors over health risks to local residents, increased carbon emissions, and destruction of nearby wetlands and coastal ecology. MORE Sinlau Credit Union helps kids learn “financial responsibility” Event organizers reported that many children excitedly shared with their parents what they’d learned at the camp about investment risks, savings, and perseverance. A few of them even asked their parents to open saving accounts for them. MORE Youth band kicks off street evangelism project in least Christian township This event sponsored by Hosanna Band from Yuanlin Presbyterian Church lasted about 2 hours and captured the attention of townspeople who gathered in a circle to watch performances. This community outreach was one of the many events planned for the church’s 52^nd anniversary celebrations this year. MORE Father’s Day outreach helps many fathers go to church for the first time Church staff reported that many of the fathers present at the celebration had never stepped into a church before, but they’d come to thank the church for reaching out and helping their children. The church hoped the gospel would continue to be proclaimed in Changhua County through afterschool reading programs. MORE Taiwan Church News 3049 Edition August 2~8, 2010 This week in Taiwan Church News: Editorial: Enough of the arrogance MORE PCT forum probes shortcomings on eve of Morakot 1^st anniversary The forum held at Our Lady of Providence Girls’ High School on August 2~3, 2010, focused on themes such as environment, self-governance, Aborigine rights, education, and cultural development of Aborigine reservations. MORE Aborigines implore not to be treated like zoo animals on exhibit Advocates urged Compassion Relief officials to stop bringing officials or tourists to tour permanent housing units now inhabited by Aborigines and called on the Buddhist organization to let Aborigines live in peace and quiet. MORE Children, teachers learn to worship God with joy and sincerity MEBIG is different from traditional Sunday Schools because it emphasizes on joyful worship and play, and companionship or discipleship. Organizers insist that children registering for this camp must be accompanied by a teacher or counselor from their church who will attend the adults’ seminar. MORE PCT pastors mix networking with friendly table tennis match The purpose of Barclay Cup was to help pastors socialize and network with one another in a fun, relaxed setting. Organizers hope to expand this event in the future by inviting pastors from partner churches abroad, such as pastors from Rev. Barclay’s mother church. MORE Heart-warming children’s musical becomes powerful evangelistic tool “Dreams of a Dandelion” tells the story of a young boy who was separated from his mother because she worked in a far away city. The young boy was brought to Dandelion Boarding School by his mother where he met other young children who came from broken families as well. MORE Taiwanese youths shine as goodwill ambassadors in Swaziland Since 2009, Providence University, a Catholic university in Taiwan, and a few other high schools and elementary schools have been campaigning to collect 10,000 recyclable bottles. The bottles are eventually converted into fibers and used to make blankets to help those in need. MORE Rukai Presbytery officially establishes a presence in Tainan As leaders from Rukai Presbytery and Shin-Shing Church finalized their partnership agreement, they were joined by PCT General Secretary Andrew Chang and Associate General Secretary Lyim Hong-tiong, as well as hundreds of congregants, in witnessing this joyful moment. MORE