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2020 I Love Taiwan (ILT) Mission Camp: Seeking(Chhiâu-chhoē)
Dear Ecumenical Brothers and Sisters,
Warm greetings from the Youth Ministry Committee of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT)! May the love and grace of God in Trinity be with you. With this invitation, we cordially invite you to attend the2020 I Love Taiwan (ILT) Mission Camp: Chhiâu-chhoē: Seeking.
As our world combats with the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), theILT Mission Campis inevitably affected by the situation. In this moment of global crisis, there has been a strong urge in us to seek the Lord and His will, an anxious desire to follow him, to recuperate and to find our way in Him.Chhiâu-chhoē: Seeking, the main theme of our2020 ILT Mission Camp, reflects this desire of ours.
Human beings seek the will of God, and He calls them to walk with Him. He welcomes them to seek Him and to come to Him with boldness. In Exodus, the Lord spoke to the Israelites through Moses in the wilderness.“From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul.” (Deuteronomy 4:29)
Indeed, we are bound to seek Him, the fountains of salvation. He is the river of flowing water that pours into our work, words, actions, sense, and emotions. The value of life lies not in what we have achieved, but in how the Lord has worked through us and with us.
Thus, we invite you to join the2020 ILT Mission Campto embark on this journey of seeking. Through serving each other and the local churches, we also seek the chance to know ourselves, to learn about Taiwan and the world, to love, and to be humble. By rising fearlessly to challenges, we may establish firm relationship with the Lord as the rivers of living water flow ceaselessly in us.
“From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul.” (Deuteronomy 4:29)
“And the God of the hope shall fill you with all joy and peace in the believing, for your abounding in the hope in power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
May the Lord strengthens those who follow him,
The Youth Ministry Committee
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, PCT
Chairperson of Committee Ms.Lai, Yin-Ting Program Secretary Rev.Li, Sin-Jin
●Aims
Training in Mission: We expect the youth to experience God's grace and love, to learn and live out their faith, and to be challenged to devote their lives to God through the participation in missions. Also, we hope, through this camp, the youth will be willing to be involved in ecumenical movement and construct a life of identification, devotion and growth.
●Objectives
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Widen overseas youth's knowledge and understanding about people and the churches in Taiwan through mission involvement (e.g. teaching English in summer camp) in cross cultural and multi-religious context.
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Develop a network among overseas youth, Taiwanese youth and churches.
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Cultivate leaders through participation in community mission and evangelism.
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Motivate ecumenical involvement inlocal churches.
●DatesJuly 22 to August 8 , 2020
●Application deadlineApril 30, 2020 (Thursday)
●Program Outline/Venue
Date | Venue | Content |
July 22 Arrivals | TaiwanTaoyuanInternational Airport (TPE) | Overseas youths' arrival in Taiwan |
July 22-25 Orientation | Taoyuan Youth Adventure Camps | 1. Preparation and program introduction 2. Get to know Taiwan and the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) 3. Get familiar with Taiwanese local youth |
July 25- August 5 Church Mission | Local Churches in Taiwan | 1. Participate in community services in organizations or churches 2. The target groups -- children and teenagers 3. Join one-day tour |
August 5-8 Debriefing | Presbyterian Bible College | 1. Group sharing and report writing 2. Program reviews and suggestions 3. Culture Night |
August 8 Departure | TaiwanTaoyuanInternational Airport (TPE) | Overseas youth depart from Taiwan |
●LanguageTranslation between English and Taiwanese or Mandarin.
●Role of Host Churches/Organizations Taiwan
- Initiate summer mission programs.
- Support overseas youths' local expenses, accommodation and one day tour.
- Recruit at least 2 local youth to participate in this program and send their applications with church/organization's application forms.
●Who may Participate?
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Youth and young adults from overseas. (Age16-35)
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Youth and young adults who are interested in cross cultural mission.
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Youth and young adults who are willing to cooperate with local church/organization's summer program.
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Youth and young adults who want to know more about Taiwan.
●Expenses
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REGISTRATION FEE: $100USD(The expenses Includes food, accommodation, accident insurance, transportation and exposure program.) It is payable in cash upon arrival.
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Participants will be responsible for all other expenses: International airfare and other expenses in Taiwan, e.g. Laundry, telephone, medical insurance, and extended travel in Taiwan, etc.
●How to Register
Step1. Register Online (https://goo.gl/forms/QwnFy0ITwZEj6m0B2)
Step2. After online registration, you will receive your completed registration form through email with the name"2020 ILT Application ".
(1) Please print out the file"2020 ILT Application ", sign it and ask your church to endorse it. (It is recommended that you get the endorsement of the General Secretary of your church and are in close contact with your church body.)
(2) After you get the endorsement of your church, please send your application to:youth@mail.pct.org.tworFax:886-2-23631722
●Program Contact Person
The Youth Ministry Committee of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT)
Program Secretary: Rev. Li, Sin-Jin
Program Assistant: Ms. Lan, Yu-Ching (EMMA)
Address: 3, Lane 269, Roosevelt Rd. Sec.3, Taipei, 10647 Taiwan
TEL:886-2-23625282 ext.610
Fax:886-2-23631722
E-mail Address:youth@mail.pct.org.tw
Website:youth.pct.org.tw
Support us
You might have heard of or participated in"I Love Taiwan Mission Camp (ILT)". The overseas participants will serve in different types of local churches in Taiwan, such as indigenous, urban or rural churches.
Some of these churches lack funds and coworkers to carry out the mission tasks. We, therefore, welcome your prayer and support.
"I Love Taiwan Mission Camp (ILT)"welcomes special donations for these churches and organizations in need.
Donations will be forwarded to PCT Youth Ministry Committee. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Bank details are as follows:
DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRETRANSFOR
◆ALL FOREIGN CURRENCY:
Account No.: | 013002802087242539 | SWIFT: UWCBTWTP |
Account Name: | Juridical Person of Mission Foundation of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan |
Bank: | Cathay United Bank |
| No. 149, Sec. 3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, AIWAN |
※ Please notify PCT when deposit/transfer is made indicating purpose of payment(2020ILT), contact name and address.