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Taiwan Church News 2619, May 12, 2002
Selected and Translated by David Alexander

Levi Jeans and World Vision Taiwan Invite You to "Speak Your
Mind"
What would you like to say to the world?  Levi and World Vision
invite everyone to come out with it.  A T-shirt design contest is
looking for pictures and slogans to express personal points of
view.  Funds derived from T-shirt sales and contest entry fees
will be funneled through a special committee at World
Vision/Taiwan for the youth and education programs in remote
areas.
The contest goes on until May 25th.
For more information: +886 2 2585 6300
                    www.worldvision.org.tw
                    www.levi.com.tw

Mother Love for Taipei City
Taiwan Church News 2619, May 12, 2002
Reported by Lin Yi-ying,  Translated by David Alexander

    Ever since Chen Shui-bian came into office as Taiwan's
president, the government and people of Taipei City have been
holding a Natural Environment Protection Education Festival in
the Spring.  This is the third year running.  Several
non-governmental organizations join in planning and running the
event.  These groups and the government coordinate the event's
dates to coincide with Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, in
order to promote love for Mother Earth.
    This year the organizing theme is "Life Thrives in A Sunny
Taipei."  Events scheduled from May 10 to 19 will include the
announcement, by Mayor Ma Ying-jyou, of the Taipei Environmental
City Statement on the 10th.

Taiwan Presbyterian Church General Assembly Responds to Nuclear
Waste Protest
Taiwan Church News 2619, May 12, 2002

The Rev. Chang Hai-yu, who is the pastor of a church on Orchid
Island, in the Tao Aboriginal district of the PCT, has directly
asked the church's General Assembly to take a stand on the matter
of a Nuclear Waste Storage Facility on the island.  The General
Assembly's Secretary for Church and Society, The Rev. Cheng
Ing-er, said last week that the matter had been referred to the
committee he serves for action.  This was not the first time that
the matter has come up. He promised that the committee would
cooperate with local congregations and the Tao District in its
response.
    Cheng said that the problem has been a long time in
development, so will not be solved in a flash.  The General
Assembly is supportive of the local churches' demands, but finds
the District's manner of operating to be fractious.  A better
focus would help matters at all levels.
    On May 1st the churches on Orchid Island cooperated with other
groups to hold a mass protest at the gates of the Nuclear Waste
Storage Facility.  The Church and Society Committee sent the
Moderator of Tainan Presbytery, the Rev. Lim Chong-cheng, to
observe.  Cheng said that as the Tao District makes its position
clearer, the General Assembly will give stronger support.
For more information:  Cheng Ing-er   enggi@mail.pct.org.tw
                                  +886 2 2362 5282 ext.256

Announcement of Opening for an Administrative Assistant
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan

To assist the program secretary for Church and Society
Qualifications:
1. A Christian
2. A college graduate in social work or a related field
3. Experienced in Social work
4. Able to work hard, cooperatively.
5. Able to work in Mandarin Chinese and/or Taiwanese.
Submit a letter of application accompanied by documents, a photo,
and
A recommendation by a member of the clergy to:

The Rev. Cheng Ing-er,  Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
                      106 Taipei City
                      Roosevelt Road, Section 3, #269
          Phone +886 2 2362 5282 ext. 256
          e-mail: enggi@mail.pct.org.tw

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