Aborigine pastors encourage, inspire one another after rough season

From "Taiwan Church News" <[email protected]>
Date Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:00:26 +0800

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>November 15~21, 2010

>General Assembly News

Aborigine pastors encourage, inspire one another after rough season

>Reported by Sam Lee

>Written by Lydia Ma

PCT Indigenous Ministry Committee recently held a retreat for 
Aborigine pastors and their wives. For many pastors and their 
families, this was a much-needed break and opportunity to re-charge 
after months of work in the aftermath of Typhoon Morakot in August 
2009 and Typhoon Megi in October 2010.

The retreat, held November 8~12, 2010, in Kaohsiung, revolved around 
the theme "Promises in the Midst of the Storm". Young and old 
Aborigine clergy set aside their daily routines to enjoy fellowship 
and share their ministry experiences. Many reported afterward they 
were very encouraged by the stories they heard from other pastors.

Rev. Takiyo, a retired Amis pastor and keynote speaker at this 
retreat, shared his experiences to encourage pastors to press on. He 
introduced himself as an Amis Aborigine who'd ministered in Atayal 
churches before his retirement and therefore spoke fluent Atayal.

Takiyo encouraged the younger generation of Aborigine clergy not to 
forget the reason and passion that had originally propelled them into 
full-time ministry. He also used his own experiences to remind them 
of God's provision and grace.

About 60 pastors registered for this retreat and gave it "two 
thumbs-up" afterward. The retreat also included a tour of the 
newly-built PCT Kaohsiung Mission Center. It will likely be held in 
central Taiwan next year and include pastors' kids.

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