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Taiwan Church News 3047 Edition July 19~July 25, 2010
PCT rebuilding efforts continue on eve of typhoon’s 1st anniversary
Reported by Chen Yi-hsuan, Chiou Kuo-rong Written by Lydia Ma
PCT held another conference on post-Morakot reconstruction and outreach ministries on July 15~16, 2010, at Chasan Aborigine reservation in Alishan Township, Chiayi County.
Pastors and social workers representing the 6 PCT Morakot Reconstruction Centers across Taiwan convened to report on their recent work progress and discuss challenges and new developments.
As PCT rebuilding efforts enter a new stage, PCT General Secretary Andrew Chang shared that many people have asked him how the General Assembly planned to use the NT$200 million it received in Morakot donations.
Chang underscored that more money doesn’t always translate into better ministry results unless there is a great vision in place before work begins that guides all efforts.
The meeting focused on the needs of every reconstruction center at the present. For example, South Bunun Presbytery’s representative, Rev. Chu Mei-fang, said her center planned to stock up canned food, rice, and dry noodles ahead of typhoon season. But the presbytery also needed 4 generators.
Tsou District representatives reported that their center needed 5 generators and hoped churches would help by giving an offering.
PCT General Assembly plans to hold a series of events this August to remember this tragedy and many forums and concerts are currently in the works.
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