Area with highest density of churches in the world begins construction efforts

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3086 Editon
April 18-24, 2011

General Assembly News



Area with highest density of churches in the world begins construction efforts



Reported by Sam Lee

Written by Lydia Ma



PCT and Red Cross are finally set to begin the second phase of constructions in 
Changchih Lily Park for Morakot victims in Pingtung area. An opening ceremony 
was held in the afternoon of April 17, 2011, attended leaders from Rukai 
Presbytery, Methodist Church, Catholic Church, and Adventist Church. The four 
denomination recently founded the “Rukai Christian Alliance” to deepen their 
ties and commitment to this project.

This building project will include 106 houses, a school, an activity center, 
and 10 church buildings. If all goes as planned, this new park could become 
known as the reserve with the world’s highest density of churches.

The park will serve as a new home to many Aborigine tribes who live near 
Pingtung and who lost their homes during Typhoon Morakot in August 2009.

According to reports, PCT and four other Christian denominations will 
collaborate to build 30 houses and 3 church buildings while Red Cross will 
build 76 houses. The 7 remaining church buildings will be built by Methodist, 
Catholic, and Adventist churches together.

PCT Associate General Secretary and CEO of PCT Morakot Rebuilding Centers Rev. 
Lyim Hong-tiong delivered the sermon on that opening ceremony. He said once the 
project was completed, he hoped to hear people praising God, children playing 
happily, and residents working together to build a better future. 

When reviewing the planning stages of this project, Lyim stressed that Rukai 
Christian Alliance played a major role in providing feedback. Addressing the 
source of funding, Lyim said World Vision, PCT, Red Cross, and Presbyterian 
Church of Canada had been able to collect the necessary funds needed to build 
this community and he thanked all donors in Taiwan and abroad for their 
generosity.



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