PLU adds zest to seniors’ lives as witnessed at annual large gathering

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3081 Edition
March 14-20, 2011

Church Ministry News



PLU adds zest to seniors’ lives as witnessed at annual large gathering



Reported by Chen Yi-hsuan

Written by Lydia Ma



Hoping to help its students become acquainted with one another, PCT held a 
party for all students at Pine Life University (PLU) branches in southern 
Taiwan. The event drew approximately 1,200 seniors from 16 different PLU 
branches where the median age of attendees exceeded 70.

The celebration included a worship service, a talent show featuring 
instrumental, dance, and sign language performances, and a trip to see Taiwan 
International Orchid Show held in Houbi, Tainan.

PLU President Huang Te-cheng encouraged every student to hold on to their 
dearest dreams and goals and to have faith, glorify God, be thankful in 
everything, and cast all burdens to God. He also said a person’s reward is 
determined by optimism and concentration and went on to remind Christians that 
they had every reason to live each day with optimism because God made every day 
and each of them is to be lived to glorify God. “So, cast your worries on God. 
Don’t say negative things anymore, Surrender yourself completely to God and 
rely on God for everything,” he said.

In 1989, PCT founded an university for seniors with the goal of helping them 
learn new skills in a friendly environment conducive to boosting their 
self-esteem. Years later, the school grew into a renowned institution with 44 
branches across Taiwan.

PLU branches in Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Tainan planned this party for the 
first time 9 years ago and it has been held once a year ever since. Students 
from 16 different branches of Pine Life University across southern Taiwan took 
part in it this year, including Aborigine branches of the school. It was a rare 
opportunity for Aborigine students to mingle with students from other branches 
and make new friends and acquaintances. 

Tainan Mayor William Lai also made a brief appearance at this party and 
prepared a short speech. He praised PCT for having such vision and innovation 
and taking care of the needs of senior citizens. Noting that Taiwan’s aging 
society is becoming an important issue, he also vowed his administration would 
continue Tainan County’s tradition of offering stipends to seniors who register 
for classes at Pine Life University.

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