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History of the Chinese Rhenish Church in Hong Kong By: Dr. Mak ky Yan
On 19th March 1847, two young men sent by Germany’s Rhenish Mission (Rev. Heinrich Köster and Rev. Ferdinand Genähr) arrived in Hong Kong by boat, in response to the call from the German Lutheran pastor ( Rev. Karl Friederick August Gutzlaff). They learnt Chinese local language and trained local Chinese missionaries to evangelise in the TungKun and Sanon Province of China. Also notable is a Hong Kong Chinese missionary named Wong Yuen Sum who traveled between Hong Kong and the southern parts of China to help set up various congregations and gospel stations. Then, in 1899, the Rhenish Mission bought two buildings on Hong Kong Island as a place of office and residence for missionaries passing by Hong Kong or rehabilitating from stress and illness suffered while serving in China. Due to the Chinese civil wars, many Chinese Christians from southern China (over ten families) fled to Hong Kong. Rev. Wong Him Yu, in an attempt to gather those Chinese Christians and their families, started Sunday services at the Rhenish property, and with the support of a number of prominent Chinese Christians and Rev. D. Immanuel Genähr, started planning for a church building. After a few years of preparation, they were granted a piece of land in the mid-levels by the British Government, and the Chinese Rhenish Church (CRC) was finally constructed. On 1st August, the church was officially dedicated to God and was a memorable part of church history in Hong Kong. However, World War I broke out the following week, and all German pastors had to leave Hong Kong. Thus, the CRC had, right from its beginning, been ‘self-governed’ by local Christians, though after the war, the management was supervised by an Anglican pastor for some time, until 1928. Throughout the early years of the twentieth century, CRC grew steadily in form (Christian activities) and strength (church planting), in both quantity (number) and quality (spiritual maturity). There had not been any break in Sunday services, even during World War II when Hong Kong was under Japanese rule. In 1951, the CRC Hong Kong synod became a legal organization, registered under the Hong Kong Ordinances. Since then, CRC continued to develop, through a succession of dedicated pastors and elders/deacons. At present, it has 19 congregations, with over 20,000 registered church members. Besides preaching the Word of God, it also provided medical, social and educational services to the community. Presently, the synod runs two secondary schools and a number of kindergartens, two elderly hostels and an elderly care
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home, two elderly day centres and a youth centre. Besides, CRC provided special programmes for Indonesian domestic workers in Hong Kong, and sent out missionaries and mission teams to needy countries in Asia and the Middle East. Furthermore, there are CRC congregations in Taiwan, the United Kingdom and in Canada, pasturing Chinese Christians living there. In 2006, a new building of 10 stories was constructed (named Emmanuel House) at the back of the Hong Kong church. In 2010, CRC ordained its first female pastor, and in the summer of 2013 CRC hosted the first Asian Assembly of the UEM in Hong Kong. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of the first CRC church building, the management board planned a series of activities for the year, including talks on its history, root-finding tours to China and to Germany, evangelistic meetings, variety shows, exhibition of historical pictures and archives, thanks-giving worship services and a grand anniversary banquet. To conclude, CRC is proud to have its heritage that could go back to Luther’s Germany. In a way, CRC belongs doctrinally to Lutheran theology, but structurally to the Reformed Church administration, with its main mission in evangelism of a holistic gospel, not only in Hong Kong but also in China and the world at large. May God be glorified!
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Mount Kelud Eruption in East Java by: Rev. Retnosari/GKJW Mount Kelud Mount Kelud is a volcano located between Kediri district and Blitar district in East Java. As an active volcano it gives fertility to its surrounding areas. That is why we find local residents living within 7 kilometers around its slope. In January 2014 the people were warned of Mount Kelud’s heightened alert status. People were alarmed to be watchful of the volcano’s activity. On 13th February 2014 at 09.30 pm Mount Kelud had signalled a standby status and eventually it erupted at 11.20 pm. The residents living within a radius of 5 kilometers were warned to evacuate.
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The eruption of Mt. Kelud has exploded or emitted tons of rocks, gravels, sands and its ashes had reached as afar as Malang, Surabaya, Central Java, Yogyakarta and West Java. All the residents within a radius of 5 kilometers have been evacuated to safer places. It is indeed not easy to organize the sudden evacuation of people to refugee camps, especially those numerous people staying in unspecified places who need help and more attention. The eruption of Mount Kelud has caused huge damage to church buildings. People could not withstand the dust, sand, gravel and rocks which flooded their homes, damaged their farms and killed their numerous livestocks. Mount Kelud poses tremendous danger during rainy season which would triger the flow of huge cold lava as what occured on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 .That’s why the residents situated in the red zone, considered the path of cold lava, are not allowed to return homes. Indeed the cold lava consisting of sand and rocks are very harmful to those people in that area. The flow of cold lava really makes the people wary during this rainy season. Displacement Points The residents affected by Mt. Kelud’s eruption have been evacuated to several refugee camps or posts, which include Segaran, Wates, Tawang, DamarWulan, Stone, Kandangan (3 places), Dorok, Mbrumbung, and Pranggang. It is estimated around 800 family-members of GKJW congregations are also affected and scattered at different evacuation posts. Logistics Aid Posts of GKJW In response to the eruption of Mt. Kelud, GKJW has set up some logistical aid posts, namely: 1 2 3 4
. Head Office of GKJW synod . Sindurejo post . Gedangan post . Banjarrejo post
Relief work of GKJW a. Emergency assistance includes providing groceries, toiletries, shovel and broom to clean the house, sanitary napkins and diapers b. Recovery assistance includes repairs of damaged church buildings, houses, residents’ livelihood (agriculture, livestock), and trauma healing Closing That is all information about Kelud’s eruption. We hope that we are able to share our efforts with each other. May God bless our ministry always.
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION IN Mentawai By : Ria Lumbangaol In addition to accompany the UEM Moderator Regine Buschmann to visit GKPM. The consultant of HIV/AIDS of UEM dr.Ria Lumbangaol also implemented Reproductive Health Education to GKPM. The activities include: 1. Reproductive Health Seminar of GKPM Women on 7-10 February 2014. It was attended by 40 women from GKPM resorts. This seminar was held at the training center of CDRM in Nemnemleleu. The seminar tackled about the Role of Women in the Church, improving their skills in cooking skills and reproductive health. It was organized by Pdt.Rugun Pakpahan and Friska Simamora.
2. Talk Show on Radio Sinula on the topic of Reproductive Health held on 11 February 2014. The Talk Show was opened to phone calls or sms from listeners around the Mentawai Island
Counseling session among the Junior High School Students of August L School on 12 February 2014. The Children whose ages between 12-15 years old are on a critcal stage that need more attention from people like their families, schools, and churches. At this age the children are looking for a role model, and they start their teen age prone to challenges such as drugs, promiscuity, smoking and others. After the children know all the risks on the choice they may take, they should be taught when on the hazards of smoking, the dangers of unwanted pregnancy, the ba effects of alcohol. During this seminar the children have mentioned their goals in the future, and that goal will be achieved if the youth can make the right decision for his future.
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Partnership 1
Developing Self-Reliance in Diaconia Highlights of the Workshop “Strategic Planning for Self-Reliance of PKR GKPS” 11st – 14th February 2014 in Pematangsiantar By: Rev. EtikaSaragih /PKR GKPS What Self-reliance is? “What do you mean by self-reliance?”, it was the question asked by Rev. JahariansonSaragih, S.Th, M.Sc, Ph.D, the Ephorus of GKPS (Gereja Kristen ProtestanSimalungun, Protestant Christian Church of Simalungun) at the beginning of this workshop. In the context of Diaconia, ‘self-reliance’ indicates at least two things. First, a diaconical institution (in this case PKR GKPS) has to be able to afford the operational costs (e.g. the employees’ salaries, electricity and phone bills) itself. Additionally, “self-reliance also means to develop partnership relations that are interdependent, or mutually dependent”, said by Rev. Petrus Sugito. Self-reliance does not mean there is no need for support by partners, but rather that partnership relations are still needed and even expanded, with the principle of mutual cooperation. This interdependent partnership is supporting self-reliance. PKR GKPS Developing Self-reliance in 2014 – 2016 The process of this 4-day workshop was guided by two facilitators, who have a lot of experiences in NGOs (Non-Government Organisations) and who already successfully achieved self-reliance of their institutions. They are Bonar Saragih (General Secretary of INSIST, Jogjakarta) and Mr. Sumino (LPTP, Assessment Institution for Rural Development in Solo).Five professional lecturers were invited to the workshop to get helpful suggestions concerning strategies to develop self-reliance for PKR GKPS, as well as two persons on behalf of the GKPS and UEM (Rev .Jaharianson Saragih and Rev. Petrus Sugito, resepctively). The other two practitioners who became successful in developing self reliance in Diaconia are Ananta Purba, Vice Secretary of Moderamen GBKP and Dr. Med SarmediPurba, Sp.OG, the owner of Vita Insani Hospital, Pematangsiantar) and Prof. Dr. EdisonSidadolog, Director of LPPM North Sumatra University.
Through this workshop, PKR GKPS has learnt from its own six (6) alumni who came to share their own success stories. These alumni gave their insights and points of view concerning PKR’s strengths and weaknesses. They have also expressed their commitment to help PKR in
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achieving the desired self-reliance, particularly in supporting PKR to develop its business unit. Through the process of participatory discussion and intently listening to the inputs of all participants and through interviews with some of the stakeholders (Entrepreneurs, a bank practitioner, and a law practitioner or notary public), a clear Vision-Mission-Strategy-Program of PKR GKPS self-reliance in the years 2014-2016 got formulated as the end-result of the workshop. Some things that get much attention in an effort towards self-reliance of PKR GKPS, namely: 1. PKR should focus its ministry to cater primarily todrop out students and the poor youths. 2. Neccessity of human resourceor staffdevelopment and the placement of the right man in the right place 3. Fundraising through the development of business unit, optimizing the available assets and internal fundraisingamong GKPS congregation members 4. Strengthen partnerships within and outside the country under the principle of interdependence 5. Optimize the public relation and promotion of PKR ministry The result of this workshop would serve as the basis of PKR’s further action in making a work plan for the perod 2014-2016. This workshop has successfully identifiedvessential and fundamental issues towards achieving PKR’sself reliance; and a strong mandate to make it happen soon. It is appreaciatively acknowledged that this workshop gets realized through the support of the United Evangelical Mission (UEM).
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Who is rich and who is poor? – Indonesian Partnership Seminar discusses the question of wealth and poverty in Germany and Indonesia By: Kristina Neubauer In the beginning of North-South partnership the picture was clear: The Germans are rich and give to the poor in Africa and Asia. This understanding influenced our partnership relations for a long time, also the Indonesian-German relations. It created dependencies and shaped our minds. But something has changed, we see poor children in German congregations and rich visitors coming from Asia. The gap between rich and poor widens in both societies. And in both countries money is made with money and less and less through good education and diligence.
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And what actually makes us rich or poor people? Is it the BMW, our family or spirituality? These questions were discussed during this year’s Indonesian Partnership Seminar from 7 to 8 February on the Holy Mountain in Wuppertal. Over 40 people engaged in the GermanIndonesian partnership work reflected on the several layers of wealth and poverty and how to include a broader picture of (church) realities in partnership work. Alex Flor from the German NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) Watch Indonesia! provided a German analysis on poverty and wealth in Indonesia, while Dr. Deona lSinaga, ecumenical co-worker from Indonesia (HKBP) working in the Centre for Mission and Diaconia in Bethel/ Germany, presented an Indonesian perspective on wealth and poverty in Germany. The change of perspectives is certainly one of the richness in our partnership work!
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Future to go?“ – Papua Partnership Seminar discusses realities and hopes of Papua youth By: Kristina Neubauer What are the perspectives of the young generation in West Papua when the educational system in their homeland is lacking, their people are marginalized and HIV/ Aids becomes a threat to their survival? What can one do for a better future when today’s leading figures enrich themselves and do not care for the communities? The annual German Papua Partnership Seminar took place from 24 to 26 January in Gevelsberg-Silschede and discussed these questions. 88 participants attended the seminar, 18 of them were students from Papua studying in Germany. They provided their perspective on cultural changes, HIV/ Aids and Sexuality, education and the churches role in this complexity. Additional special guests from West Papua were Dr. Benny Giay, President of the Papua Kingmi Church, Mr. Ibrahim
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Peyon, the first UEM doctoral scholar holder from the GKI-TP in Germany as well as Viktor Mambor, journalist from the Papua tabloid Jubi. They engaged in many discussions with the German partners for whom themselves the question of youth in their partnership work is an urgency. For the Papua Partnership Work in Germany, the students from West Papua are a blessing.
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THE 'CULTURE OF IMPUNITY' ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS STILL PERSISTS IN THE PHILIPPINES EVEN UNDER THE AQUINO GOVERNMENT German Human Rights Network expresses great concern about impunity, extrajudicial killings, and so-called trumped-up charges Quezon City, February 14, 2014 “The culture of impunity regarding serious human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture still remains unbroken in the Philippines” said ElmarNoé, chairperson of the German-based Action Network Human Rights - Philippines (ANHRP), at the end of a visit to the country. A delegation of the ANHRP, representing seven major German Church and Civil Society Organizations visited the Philippines from February 10 to 14. The delegation met with victims of human rights violations, human rights defenders, partner organizations from the civil society, church leaders, representatives of the Philippine state authorities, and the Commission on Human Rights. Members of the delegation their concern about the continuing human rights violations taking place and progress in ending extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture. observed a worrying trend in the increasing number of so-called trumped-up or charges filed against individual human rights defenders.
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This development, according to the ANHRP, reflects insufficiencies within the legal system which have to be addressed by the Philippine Government. Although institutional reforms and legislative action took place in recent years, including the passage of national laws against torture and enforced disappearances, the delegation found that there is not much improvement on the ground. The ANHRP criticized especially that, contrary to the promises of the Aquino administration, in only few cases have perpetrators of human rights violations been successfully prosecuted and convicted. The Action Network Human Rights - Philippines thus called upon the Government of the Philippines to address the gap between its progressive national laws and ongoing rights violations, particularly those committed by the state security forces. It recommended issuing invitations to the Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations in order to receive an independent assessment of the most pressing issues. Many of the violations of political and civil human rights happen in the context of economic and social conflicts. The delegation therefore also emphasized the need to address violations of economic, social, and cultural human rights. The delegation expressed its solidarity with civil society and church organizations as well as peace platforms and lauded their efforts for the protection of human rights. The ANHRP will continue its support to partners in addressing human rights violations on the international level and to raise the voices of the victims. Rev Dr. Jochen Motte, Member of the Board of UEM who was also a member of the delegation expressed his deep concern about on-going human rights violations after a meeting with UCCP and NCCP where also victims were present. According to Motte it is a scandal that even 10 years after the killing of Rev Edison Lapuz no perpetrators have been charge and that in the case of killing of Jimmy Liguyon the identified suspect has not been arrested. Motte emphasized that UEM will support its member church, the UCCP, in its efforts to protect victims of human rights violations and to continue advocate for an end of impunity, extrajudicial killings and fabricated charge.
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UEM Goes To Campus -- Diaconess Theological Seminary of HKBP in Balige and Biblevrouw School in Laguboti On Saturday February 15th, 2014 UEM conducted the program "UEM Goes To Campus” at Deaconess Theological Seminary of HKBP" in Balige. It was likewise done at Biblevrouw School in Laguboti. Approximately 88 people have attended the public lecture at Deaconess School consisting of students and lecturers of HKBP Nursing Academy, Kindergarten and Elementary School teachers, Deaconess in Siantar and HKBP Balige congregation, GKPI, HKI, and the staff from Panti Karya Hephata. And there were about 83 female students attended the public lecture at Biblevrouw school. Mrs. Widhiyani who comes from GKJW was the keynote speaker for this seminar under the theme "Child Poverty and Trafficking". She is a lawyer and activist from Mariam Foundation in Surabaya. She shared her experience son the reality of child trafficking which she has encountered while helping the migrant workers as well as the fraud faced by workers. She also shared her experiences on how to educate children in a family in accordance to children’s right. "This seminar was inspiring the Deaconess students on how to improve the service to the church. The Deaconess students will be going around the HKBP congregations to share the issues about Child poverty and trafficking based on the knowledge they’ve learned during the seminar. This was mentioned by the Director of the HKBP Deaconess School, Serepina Sitanggang, during the closing ceremony. .
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Volunteer
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! By: Priscilla Geizi Pascua-Quezon / South North Volunteer from UCCP
Mabuhay! I am Priscilla Geizi PascuaQuezon from BatangasCity , Southern Luzon, Philippines. I am 28 years old and married to a church worker. I am a teacher. This South North Volunteer Program of the United Evangelical Mission truly gives me the chance to develop and improve myself. It helps widen my own perspectives and increasingly understand the real meaning of ecumenism and solidarity. I also learn not to look so much on the differences of each other but rather use it as an opportunity to make the similarities or commonalities more prominent. It provides me with different learning opportunities as I get exposed to the spiritual and church life of other people, their cultures and their mentalities. It also helps me to have a bigger picture of the society and the different events of the world. I am also challenged to explore and know my country more. The fellowships and friendships developed are also vital aspect of this volunteer program. I believe that the initiative of UEM to let the Asian and African Youths experience some realities daily of the practical and spiritual life in Germany materializes and deepens the connection among ourselves which may become the seed of continuing and broadening relations among different churches. It is also one of the best ways on how the ministries and activities of UEM will become more known especially among the members in our congregations here in Germany and in our churches in our respective countries. Being placed in The EvangelischeKirchenkreises Duisburg (Church Conference of Duisburg) which has the partnership with The United Church of Christ in the Philippines Southern Tagalog Conference (UCCP-STC) is a great challenge for me. I hope that my involvement here can increasingly pave a way to a continued stronger relationship between the two conferences. Currently, I am assigned in Ev. KirchengemeindeMeiderich (one of the local churches in Duisburg) wherein I am tasked to assist in Confirmation Classes, Kids cafĂŠ, Children and School Worship Services and other church activities. I am also involved in the Church Choir. I am also working in the Infostelle “Dritte Weltâ€? (Eine Welt) wherein I am helping with the information dissemination about Fair Trade, the daily lives in the Philippines, the church and the Partnership.
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I would like to share some of my personal experiences at the outset of my Volunteer year. Yes I had Culture Shock, and to be specific I started with “Alienation and Escalation” where in I first experienced lots of conflicts within myself and lots of decision making which have to be made. I have to admit, it’s really hard in the beginning. My congregation here in Germany has provided me with my own flat. I actually didn’t realize the advantage of living alone at first because I was too concerned about my loneliness. I needed time to adjust and to accept that this will be my life here- this is the place where I will live for a year. My Pastor always asks me if I am ok because they are willing to let me live in their house. But I said, I am alright and I need to learn how to live this way. God is great! I am able to learn and still learning how it is to be in a company and how to be with my own self. I am also learning to be independent, self-reliant and be more responsible in the midst of realities in community where I am. I am also learning to deal with my own struggles. The place which at the beginning was so strange for me has become my home. I always enjoy working with children. As far as I know and observe, there are no great differences on the attitude of the children here and in my country. The only thing that I would like to note is that children here can express themselves more freely and they know what they want. I am also inspired on how the church and the society work together for them. I also admire the fact that all the children here are given the chance to go to school. With this opportunity, I would like to express how grateful we are in the UCCP- Southern Tagalog Conference for the support given by the Evangelischen Kirchenkreises Duisburg for 12 Day Care Centers located within our Church Conference. Through this, many poor children are given the chance to enjoy the beauty of learning. I am still continuing my German Language Course and I find it a very important tool for me to be able really to integrate in the activities and life of the people and church here. I have faced different activities: both challenging and breathtaking( as I best describe them) and these are some of them: I had TV and Radio interviews about my experience as a Volunteer and Typhoon Haiyan. Martin Schaper and I also shared some information about Mascubado Sugar, the advantages of Fair Trade and How Filipinos Celebrate Christmas. I also did Dialog Sermon with Pastor Ruth Kossman. I was able to teach action songs and shared about the life of some Filipino children during the School worship service. I have also reported my experiences as a volunteer during the Church Conference session. One of the best experiences I had is when I was trusted to be involved in the preparation of the Children’s Musical Play. What really excites me is the fact that they Germans! I tried my best to talk with them in their language. I taught them the choreography and conducted the songs. I was so happy and blessed because I know that the Play was a successful one. I am bringing back all the glory and honour to the Lord who is the source of all my talents and strengths. I felt so satisfied with the result of the Musical Play. The most important thing is that they enjoyed what they did and the church had been the avenue for them to discover, develop and show their talents. The next three months will be about reaching out to other church members of the Ev. Kirchenkreises Duisburg. We will be sharing the living situations in the Philippines to different groups and churches. I will also teach Tambourine Dance to children and they will perform it in the German and Filipino Worship Service.
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This is an experience that I would deeply cherish for the rest of my life. I personally would like to thank the United Evangelical Mission for giving me the key to the door of great opportunities and for empowering me in everything that I do. I am grateful to the Ev. Kirchenkreises Duisburg and for the Ev.KirchegemeindeMeiderich for being my host Conference and church and for giving the best for me. 74 more days to go… then I will see again the beautiful Philippines. I am excited to share what I have learned and to encourage the youth of my church to participate in this Volunteer Program. Indeed, the Lord has been my strength… I cannot do this without Him.
Finance and fundraising
“United Action” Concept for a Fundraising Campaign in Asia One of the key tenets of UEM Corporate Identity is that: “We manage the resources entrusted to us transparently and conscientiously and account for them together in faithful stewardship.” All members are givers and receivers. Over recent years, UEM income has been stable both from member fees and donations. But this will change within the next few years. Most of the finances for UEM work have been provided by the German members in terms of contributions and project funding, while Africa and Asia contribute less than 1.5 % to the UEM budget.
Therefore the 2012 General Assembly in Berastagi has decided to embark on the United Action campaigns in order to increase significantly the contributions of the members in Asia and Africa. The goal is that by 2018, donations of 500,000 Euro per year will come from the Asian and African Regions (40 per cent from the African Region, 60 per cent from the Asian Region).
In response thereof, the 2013 Asia Regional Assembly (AsRA) in Hong-Kong asks all churches to identify and apply the most appropriate means of fundraising in order to honor their pledges to contribute to the financial targets expected from the Asia Region (€30.000 in 2013, € 90.000 in 2014, € 150.000 in 2015, €210.000 in 2016, €270.000 in 2017, € 300.000 in 2018 and thereafter).
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A. Promise of Faith (Faith Promise) During the 2013 AsRA in Hong-kong, a Special Service was held. The delegates, staff and stewards were asked for a “Promise of Faith” as one’s concrete response to the challenges of child poverty and trafficking in Asia. The promise is expressed through an amount each one pledges (in Rupiah, Peso, SL Rupee, HK$, Euro, etc.) This “promise of faith” is encouraged by AsRA to be a yearly pledge (2013, 2014 & 2015) as a personal contribution of the delegates for the United Action Campaign.
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B. Ten Thousand (10001) Delightful Boxes Wanting to generate massive awareness and support from families, organizations and congregations of UEM members, the Church Leaders have pledged certain quotas of “delightful boxes per Church. The quotas have reached 10001 boxes all in all. These “delightful boxes” (to be appended with United Action Sticker as produced uniformly by UEM) will be apportioned by each Church to its respective congregations, families, offices and centers. These boxes will be dropped or filled with whatever amount of money either on a daily or weekly basis. Later, on UEM Sunday (first Sunday of June) these boxes will be reported by the congregations to the Church Headquarters, which will account and remit the whole collections to UEM (Medan Office). No
Name of Church
# of Boxes being Pledged
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HKBP
3000
2
BNKP
600
3
GKPS
1200
4
GBKP
750
5
GKJTU
200
6
GKPA
130
7
GPKB
70
8
GKPPD
100
9
HKI
250
10
GKPPD
100
11
GKJW
300
12
UCCP
1500
13
MC-SL
1000
14
GKI-TP
300
15
GKPM
150
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C. Walk a Mile
D. Auction
E. Offerings/Collections during AsRA, ARB Meetings & other UEM Programs/Activities The ARB has decided on these offerings as intended for UEM Foundation. As the target contribution for the UEM Foundation is already achieved, the subsequent offerings/collections beginning this 2013 will be earmarked as contribution to the United Action Campaign. This concretely means that in every activity of UEM Asia, there
will be an offreing during the opening and closing service
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F. UEM Sunday in Asia Offerings / Collections (First Week of June) The 2009 & 2011 AsRAs have decided on these UEM Sunday offerings as intended for the UEM Foundation. In the spirit of 2013 AsRA decision, these offerings will henceforth be remitted and acknowledged as contributions to the United Action Campaign
G. Special Donations from Individuals/Families, Organizations and Institutions
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Emergency assistance
Mt. Sinabung Emergency Support Overview
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Church
1
BNKP
2
-
3
GKPM
4
-
5
GKPM
6
CRC
7
Details
Amount
Emergency Support for Mt. Sinabung Disaster
Date of received
15,000,000.00
19-Sep-13
From Mrs. Nawangsari - Bandung
1,000,000.00
20-Sep-13
Congregation Silaoinan
1,000,000.00
10-Oct-13
Unknown
350,000.00
11-Oct-13
Congregation Peipei Mentawai
100,000.00
16-Oct-13
Emergency Support for Mt. Sinabung Disaster
75,055,000.00
17-Oct-13
GKJW
Emergency Support for Mt. Sinabung Disaster
10,000,000.00
18-Oct-13
8
GKPM
Marsono Sababalat
1,750,000.00
30-Oct-13
9
GKPM
Ajomar Satoko
700,000.00
8-Nov-13
10
GKPM
Congregation Peipei Mentawai
500,000.00
11-Nov-13
11
GKPM
Emergency support
2,000,000.00
19-Nov
12
GKPA
From Synod
2,000,000.00
20-Nov-13
13
GKPM
Emergency Aid - Jemaat Tua
800,000.00
9-Dec
14
GKPM
Emergency Aid - Nelki Sanenek
300,000.00
10-Dec
15
GKPM
Emergency Aid - Marsono
6,000,000.00
11-Dec
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GKPM
Gereja Pungoan
1,500,000.00
13-Jan-14
628,000.00
18-Feb-14
Emergency Aid - GKPM Padang GRAND TOTAL
118,683,000.00
Typhoon Haiyan - Yolanda Disaster in Philippines
No.
Church
Details
Amount
1
GKJTU
Emergency support
10,000,000.00
12-Nov
2
GKPS
Emergency support
25,000,000.00
13-Nov
3
HKBP
Emergency support
40,000,000.00
14-Nov
4
GKPA
Rev. Nursini Sihombing
2,000,000.00
14-Nov
5
-
CPE Alumnae
2,000,000.00
14-Nov
6
GBKP
Emergency support
15,000,000.00
14-Nov
7
BNKP
Emergency support
10,000,000.00
14-Nov
8
-
1,000,000.00
19-Nov
9
GKPI
Emergency support
20,000,000.00
19-Nov
10
CRC
Emergency support
69,342,788.00
20-Nov
11
GKPA
Emergency support
3,000,000.00
20-Nov
12
-
Hartini Sinaga
786,500.00
21-Nov
13
-
Unknown
1,000,000.00
21-Nov
14
-
Unknown
1,000,000.00
21-Nov
15
-
Unknown
400,000.00
28-Nov
Mervin T Hutabarat (unknown)
20
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HKBP
Emergency support
25,000,000.00
22-Nov
17
GKJW
Emergency support
20,000,000.00
5-Dec
18
CRC
Relief and rehabilitation
19
GKPM
72,587,872.00
GKPM
1,000,000.00
GRAND TOTAL
28-Dec 24-Jan-14
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UEM’s appeal to support GKJW’s relief work in East Java
Please help our brothers and sisters in Java who are affected by Mt. Kelud Eruption. As per information from the church leaders of GKJW, the Rev. Tjondro Garjito, Chairperson, and the General Secretary, Rev. Abednego Adinugraha, they shared: -
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The church buildings of GKJW are used as refugee camps. Others are staying in the houses of congregation members. Cooked food, medicine and other needs are donated by the GKJW and the congregations are channelled to victims via several centres among others in Tawang, Puncudan Kediri. This eruption has destroyed several villages. i.e. the Sugiwaras village where 125 families of GKJW and many more Moslem families were living, was totally destroyed by stones and hot lava. The population have lost their houses and livelihood. The affected people need to rebuild their houses and livelihood.
Please send your donation via UEM Office in Medan - North Sumatra Bank Name : BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia), Branch Medan Pemuda (Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia) Account name : UEM ASIA Account Number : 0128002447 Note: Support for Kelud’s victim - Java, Indonesia
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English Teacher for GKPPD In support of the human resource development of member-churches especially of GKPPD, UEM is sending to GKPPD a co-worker from UCCP (Ms. Felma Luceno) to teach English under the short-term service program. This program intends to intensify the learning of the English language among young pastors and Synod staff of GKPPD in Sidikalang. This program will start in March 2014 until September 2014. The program will not only benefit GKPPD Staff and pastors, but also the School children who may learn and internalize English. The class is held daily in the afternoon at the GKPPD head office.
The Solidarity Visit of Asia Regional Board to Tacoblan and Bohol In response to UEM’s appeal to it’s member-churches to support the relief efforts of UCCP in facing the calamity of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines, UEM got quick response and is grateful for the supports given by the UEM member churches in Asia. With the result of that, the UEM becomes one of the firsts who responded to UCCP in its efforts to help the victims of super typhoon Haiyan. UEM member churches in Asia do not only respond for their own hometown, but as UEM united in action, the Asia Regional Board, which meets in Cebu on 25-28 February 2014, will travel to Tacloban and Bohol for a solidarity visit. The group going to Tacloban will be led by Bishop Dulce Pia Rose, and the group to Bohol will be led by Rev. Rannieh B.Mercado.
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Editorial Message
Mission Spark used to be published quarterly as a printed Magazine. In our desire to reach many readers expeditiously, we had started in September 2012 its publication in electronic form. It got published monthly. Indeed, as surfed in our website and sent out via email, Mission Spark has been accessed and read anytime by interested readers within and beyond Asia.
Due to Asia Department’s desire to be coherent with UEM Corporate Identity, the Mission Spark is a bit redesigned and launches it last January 2014 edition. Noticeably, the five integral working areas of UEM – evangelism, diaconia, development, advocacy and partnership – serve as the bases of the reports, ideas and information concerning UEM and the Member-Churches’ programs and activities in the Asia Region.
We covet our readers and recipients’ continued patronage and support to Mission Spark as we unceasingly work hard to cater to the readers’ interests and welcome their helpful feedback. This we do together for the glory of God and in the service of God’s people in Asia and everywhere.
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