Response on 206 TaiLam earthquake from Ecumenical family Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar 07 February 2016 DURING THIS TIME OF TRIALS AND SORROW THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST IN MADAGASCAR HAVE IN PRAYERS THE PEOPLE AND THE PCT IN TAIWAN, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN THE AREAS AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKES. Rev. Rasendrahasina Lala
President
FJKM –Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar
The United Church of Christ in Japan 自日本基督教團的慰問信： 台灣基督長老教会
議長鄭文仁牧師平安
総幹事林芳仲牧師平安 讃美主聖名
曰本基督教團關心2月6曰凌晨台灣南部発生的大地震，表示衷心的慰問。
台南是，去年2015年1月4日至7日台灣基督長老教会舉辦的「第三次小羊宿営in台灣」的場地。當時受到台南中會各位牧長熱誠的招待，讓我們留下非常好的回憶。
今天早上日本的新聞報導地震遭災犧牲者34位，另外倒塌的大樓内還有118位尚未救出。
日本基督教團表示對於遭災的台南中會各教会及遭災者誠心的慰問。禱告祈求上帝醫治受傷者早日康復，並能盡快救出遭災者。也祈求遭災的教会早日重建。
日本基督教團對於此次的地震災害寄送2.000.000日幣為救援金。
希望能對台灣基督長老教会所作的救援活動有點幫助。
以馬內利 2016年2月8日
日本基督教團総會議長 石橋秀雄
日本基督教團総幹事 長崎哲夫
Asian Church Women's Conference 亞洲教會婦女協會各會員國為台南震災代禱信
亞洲教會婦女協會(ACWC)總幹事Rev.Moon-Sook(韓國籍)將台灣台南的震災情況傳達給各會員國後，主席Dorothy(菲律賓)、新加坡、印尼、蒙古、泰國、尼泊爾、日本、澳大利亞、斯里蘭卡、紐西蘭等國家的姊妹紛紛寄來為台灣南部地震的代禱信： Dear ACWC sisters in Taiwan,
The CHurch Women United of the Philippines has joined other sisters in Asia in praying for your health and welfare as you go through the trauma and fear caused by the devastation of one powerful earthquake that hit your country. May God's comfort, peace and love sustain you in these critical days. Be blessed even in the midst of difficulties.
Praying for you,
Dorothy
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Pray for God's grace and peace to Taiwan.
May God's healing power be with the injured and peace with the afflicted.
Chinese New Year is coming. Pray for new hope to Taiwan and the world.
Take care everyone and stay well in the love of God.
Peace,
Phyllis
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Dear Taiwan sisters,
My prayers for the victims of the powerful earthquake (6,7 magnitude) that struked Taiwan (southern city of Tainan) at this early morning, causing buildings to collapse and 123 people rescued from the wreckage.
Hope for God strengthen the people and the government tackling all the things that is caused by the earthquake.
Hope & pray,
Krise Gosal
Jakarta / Indonesia
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Dear ACWC Sisters in Taiwan
Your Sisters in New Zealand are very sorry to hear about the devastating earthquake . We pray that the emergency services and welfare services will all work together to bring help and healing to those suffering at this time.Mat Gods mercy be with you all .
Yours In Christ
Jennifer McKinnon
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Taiwan,
We pray from Thailand for God's love and mercy be with you all.
We believe God's loving heart and loving care are always with His people in your country.
Grace and peace to you,
Supaporn
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Dear sisters in Taiwan,
we Nepali sisters are upholding you all in our prayer. We specialy remember nd pray who last their family,relatives.
WITH PRAY ACWC_NEPAL
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Dear sisters in Taiwan
We are very sorry to hear about the disasters caused by the big earthquake in Taiwan
This happened at the time when people would celebrate the Chinese New Year.
We experienced the big earthquakes in 2011.
At that time people of Taiwan helped us so much. We will never forget what you did.
We would like to help you as possible as we could do.
We will pray together for Taiwan May God's mercy be with all your people.
Jung ae Aoto and ACWC sisters in Japan
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Dear ACWC Sisters in Taiwan,
Your Australian Sisters share with all other ACWC Sisters their heartfelt sorrow at the devastation caused by the earthquake in southern Taiwan. We are praying for the souls of those who have died and prayfully hope that more people can be rescued alive from the the collapsed buildings.
May God's strength uphold all the Taiwanese people and give strength to the rescuers in their difficult task of finding survivors.
Yours in Christ.
Helen Raymond Australia
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Dear ACWC sisters in Taiwan
We are very sorry to hear about this disaster in your country. Please remember that all sisters in SriLanka belonging to ACWC are praying for the people affected by this earth quake. May Gods mercy be with all your people.
Roshini
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Dear ACWC Sisters in Taiwan
Your Sisters in New Zealand are very sorry to hear about the devastating earthquake . We pray that the emergency services and welfare services will all work together to bring help and healing to those suffering at this time.Mat Gods mercy be with you all .
Yours In Christ
Jennifer McKinnon
National Christian Council in Japan Dear Rev.Lim Hong-tiong, Greeting from Tokyo in the name of Jesus Christ, We pray for the suffering people cause of the earth quake. We will send you the donation from NCCJ.
Rev. Makoto KATO, Secretary of UCCJ will hand it to you directly.
Also we start to appeal the donation for NCCJ member Church and Organization until the end of March. Yours in Christ, Shoko Aminaka
General Secretary
National Christian Council in Japan
Dear Rev. Lyim Hong-Tiong,
The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan February 10, 2016 We pray for the victims and suffering people cause of the earthquake in Taiwan in the name of Jesus Christ. Contribution from National Christian Council in Japan ￥100,000 Rev. Koichi KOBASHI
Moderator
National Christian Council in Japan
Jesus Christ Church in Japan February 10, 2016 Rev. LYIM Hong-Tiong
General Secretary
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
3, Lane 269, Roosevelt Road Sec. 3
Taipei 10647
TAIWAN
Dear Rev. LYIM Hong-Tiong Warm greetings in the Lord from Japan. We have heard the news of an earthquake in the southern part of Taiwan on February 6. We have been praying for and being anxious about the churches, pastors and members of PCT, how the earthquake affected you all. We earnestly pray that God of peace may provide deep comfort and quick restoration upon those in the damaged area, especially those in Tainan City. With Shalom of God. Yours in Christ,
Rev. KAWAHARAZAKI Akira
Chairman of the Board
Jesus Christ Church in Japan
Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia 台灣基督長老教会
議長鄭文仁牧師平安
總幹事林芳仲牧師平安 愿颂讃荣耀都归于主！ 谨代表马来西亚长老会从弟兄姐妹關心2月6曰凌晨台灣南部發生的大地震，表示衷心的慰問。 上個星期台南神學院院長王崇堯院長及董事陳宇全牧師才來馬拜訪北區及大會，並有機會與大會常委代表溝通在神學及訓練上的合作，沒想到王院長及陳牧師回去幾天就發生地震，但願台南神學院並沒有受到太大的影響，師生及家眷都蒙主保守。 大會常務委員會表示對於遭災的台南中會，各教會，神學院及遭災者誠心的慰問。禱告祈求上帝醫治受傷者早日康復，並能盡快救出遭災者。也祈求遭災的教會早日重建。 馬來西亞長老會對於此次的地震災害預先寄送馬幣20000為救援金。 希望對救援活動有點幫助。 以馬內利！ Yours in Christ/主末,
Mok Cheh Liang(Elder)/莫子亮（长老）,敬上。
General Secretary/总干事,
Gereja Presbyterian Malaysia
基督教马来西亚长老会 Tel: 03 79847361, 03 79727367 www.gpm.org.my
World Council of Churches 8 February 2016
Dear Mr Lyim,
Greetings to you as you begin your new year!
We were saddened to learn of the earthquake in Taiwan on 6 February. A natural disaster of this magnitude at a time when so many gathered to be with family to celebrate the promises of the future makes this all the more tragic and painful. We received your relief update informing us of the number of lives lost, the many injured and the properties experiencing damage. Yet we are heartened to also hear of the relief efforts in which the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan is engaged. We are called as the church to be a source of recovery and restoration particularly at such times of loss and pain. We stand with you in your own pain and as you seek to bear witness to God’s love and care at this time.
We were pleased to receive you and your delegation here at the Ecumenical Centre on 2 February. It was good to learn even more about your church’s work in Taiwan. As we spoke at the time of the New Year to come in mere days, we could not have known that such a sad occurrence was soon to happen. Thank you again for your generous gifts of the crosses. As I communicated to you when you presented them, we hope that other churches from other regions will also share with the WCC such crosses that we can in turn share with still other churches and regions as a symbolic gesture for the strengthening of the fellowship in prayer and solidarity. It is in this spirit that I write to assure you that you, your church, and the people of Taiwan are being held in prayer by brothers and sisters within this global fellowship of churches. As we share the cross which you have graciously given, we shall invite others to pray with and for you as you continue to serve those in need particularly at this difficult time. We journey with you now and as we continue on the pilgrimage of justice and peace.
Yours in our common Lord,
Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit
General Secretary
Council of World Mission Feb 9, 2016 Dear Rev Lyim Hong-Tiong, Peng-an! With prayers and sincere best wishes in this time of devastation in Taiwan caused by the earthquake. I write on behalf of Council for World Mission to express sympathy and solidarity with you, the membership of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and the Government and people of Taiwan at this time of disruption caused by the earthquake that has ravaged your country, leaving many dead and others dislocated. We regret this sad news and assure you of our thoughts and prayers. I imagine that this must be a difficult time for the PCT as it seeks to identify with those most badly affected by this catastrophe. In this regard, CWM stands ready to accompany you in this act of solidarity with your people. I would very much appreciate if you would let us know if/how we may be of immediate support to you in your efforts at being a presence of hope and healing in the community at this time. In the meantime, we hold you and the entire country of Taiwan in our prayers, trusting God to still the storm, bringing peace to everyone and in particular, those who have lost loved ones, friends and property. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Sincerely, Collin I. Cowan
Reformed Church in America February, 8 2016 Rev. Lyim Hong-Tiong PCT General Secretary Happy New Year to you, my friend. RCA people have been asking about Taiwan and I would like to see if your office can provide us with an update of TTCS, churches, as well as colleges and universities that may have been affected. We want to know how to pray, and hopefully how we might be able to help. Blessings to you! Engraved in God's Hands Jhonny Alicea-Báez
Supervisor Mission Programs in Europe & East Asia
Reformed Church in America
the United Reformed Church 8thFebruary 2016 Rev. Lyim Hong-Tiong, General Secretary, Presbyterian church of Taiwan. Dear Brother in Christ, I write to let you know of the concerns, prayers and sorrow of the United Reformed Church and its people, as we have followed the news from Tainan in these last few days. The sight of rescue crews working so persistently, and bringing people alive from the rubble even today, has been impressive indeed. We thank God for every life saved, and for all the good work of the hospitals as they attend to those who are injured. Yet we grieve with your nation that so many lives have been lost, and so many people badly hurt, by this earthquake. On Saturday I visited briefly the Chinese congregation that meets in London under the leadership of Rev Chung Shou-Hui, to bring greetings and express concern. We have also had a visit from Jonah Chang, researching into church history, and he tells us that no-one has been injured at the Tainan Seminary. Yet we know that the Presbyterian Church will be concerned for the whole community, and not just for its own people. Are your congregations involved in particular relief projects? If people from here ask about giving money, is there a straightforward way of doing so? Please be assured of our friendship and prayers at this difficult time. We wish you and your people courage and wisdom as you share in the sorrow and in the care and help of these days. With cordial Christian greetings, John Rev. John Proctor
URC General Secretary
Church of Scotland World Mission Council 08 February 2016 Dear Friends at PCT, I was shocked and saddened when Is aw news of the earthquake that struck southern Taiwan last Friday. On behalf of the Church of Scotland I send your our condolences. The World Mission Council is sharing news via social networks and we will include news in our weekly news and prayer e-bulletin. The people of Taiwan are use to earthquakes and tremors but this has been a strong quake. I realise questions are being asked about building standards in the apartment block that collapsed and it is a tragedy that failures in adhering to the building codes may have contributed to many of the deaths and casualties. I know that PCT will do what it can to provide relief, shelter and support in the immediate aftermath of this disaster and in the longer term. Your church has much experience in responding to natural disasters. If there anyway that international partners can assist PCT in this work then please let me know. Please know that many in Scotland are praying for Taiwan and the work of PCT today and ion the days ahead. Sincerely Sandy Sneddon
Asia Secretary
Church of Scotland World Mission Council
World Communion of Reformed Churches Hello all, Based on the PCT's earthquake emergency response statement (and with assistance from Wan-Jou), I've just posted to the WCRC website (and through social media) an update on the situation in Taiwan and a call for continued prayer and support. You can read it here:
http://wcrc.ch/prayer-requests/earthquake-relief-and-recovery-efforts-continue-in-taiwan
Phil Executive Secretary for Communications
World Communion of Reformed Churches
National Council of Churches in India 08 February 2016 Dear Victor, Thanks a lot for sharing the updates. In fact we have remembered Taiwan in our Chapel today and we continuously pray for God's strength to enable PCT and its leadership to effectively handle the disaster. We do join the bereaved families in their grieves and pray for God's peace to assume them fully. Also, assuring our prayers to the State and their officials who involve in reconstruction process and with their plans, policies and executions. Especially we pray for the theological seminary, its president, leaders and students to bring back the old glory... With Prayers, Christopher Rev. Christopher Rajkumar,
Executive Secretary,
Commission on Justice, Peace and Creation & Commission on Unity, Mission and Evangelism,
National Council of Churches in India
The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China 為台灣人民及台南市居民祈禱 敬愛的林芳仲牧師： 驚聞昨天 (2月6日) 早上在台灣南部發生 6.4級大地震，台南市多處樓房倒塌，引致十多人喪生，逾四百八十人受傷及仍有過百人失蹤。 特此致函代表中華基督教會香港區會表達慰問。求 上主憐憫台灣人民，賜予平安。本會已呼籲各教會信徒為台灣及台南市居民祈禱，祈求 主 安慰傷亡者的親友，保守被困和失蹤的人，加力給救援隊伍及醫護人員。 主內
總幹事 蘇成溢牧師
7/2/2016
Global Ministries 06 February 2016 Dear Colleagues of PCT, I am very sorry to learn that a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the south of Taiwan. We are deeply concerning people in that area, and keeping praying for them. We believe that our partner Church PCT would take a quick action in disaster relief work. Please let us know the need of people, so that we can join you in actions. May God bless people in suffering and you all! Rev. Dr. Xiaoling Zhu
Area Executive for East Asia and the Pacific Global Ministries
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the USA and Canada, and
United Church of Christ, USA
The Church of Christ in Thailand 06 February 2016 Dear Rev. Lyim Hong-Tiong Sisters and brothers in Christ Warm greetings to you in the name of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. We at the CCT has received information that a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Kaohsiung early this morning on February 6, 2016 shattering 17-story residential tower and many other buildings, 3 people are dead, and many local people are affected. Local authority in affected city have formed an emergency response centers. The CCT-Office of Ecumenical Relations, on behalf of the CCT Officers, wants to express deepest concern of the plight of Taiwanese people especially in Kaohsiung County affected by the earthquake. We at CCT pray that God’s blessings be upon the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and all member churches here in Taiwan as you actively assist and extend hands to those people. Should there be any further solidarity that CCT can be with you in this crisis, please let us know. May our Lord keep blessing Taiwan and the people. Yours sincerely, Prawate Khid-arn
Assistance to the General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations
The Church of Christ in Thailand
The Church of Christ in Japan 06 February 2016 Greetings from Tokyo. We just learned that there was a quite big earthquake in Tainan and Kaohsiung area. I know you've got many inquiries, but if you could give us any briefing on damages among PCT congregations. Let us know if we could provide any assistance. We remember all of our sisters and brothers in the area in our prayers. Yours in Christ, Yoshi Fujimori Secretary for International Affiairs
The Committee on Ecumenical Relations
The Church of Christ in Japan
Church of Christ in Thailand Dear Rev. Lyim Hong-Tiong
Sisters and brothers in Christ Warm greetings to you in the name of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
We at the CCT has received information that a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Kaohsiung early this morning on February 6, 2016 shattering 17-story residential tower and many other buildings, 3 people are dead, and many local people are affected. Local authority in affected city have formed an emergency response centers.
The CCT-Office of Ecumenical Relations, on behalf of the CCT Officers, wants to express deepest concern of the plight of Taiwanese people especially in Kaohsiung County affected by the earthquake. We at CCT pray that God’s blessings be upon the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and all member churches here in Taiwan as you actively assist and extend hands to those people.
Should there be any further solidarity that CCT can be with you in this crisis, please let us know.
May our Lord keep blessing Taiwan and the people.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Prawate Khid-arn
AGS for Ecumenical Relations |