November 29, 2009
Reported by Chen Wei-jian
Written by Lydia Ma

PCT Chiayi Presbytery's Siluo Church celebrated its 130th anniversary with a special worship service in the afternoon of November 15, 2009. More than 700 people attended this gathering to mark a historic and joyous occasion. All of the offering received during the service was donated to New Eyes Television in hopes of helping the troubled PCT network.

During the service, a church elder gave an overview of Siluo Church's history and also invited all pastors who had previously served at Siluo and their families to come to the stage. Many attendees had not seen each other in years, so, it was a happy gathering as everyone caught up with old acquaintances.

Among the families of pastors who made it to this celebration, the oldest ones were the sons and daughters of former Siluo pastor, Rev. Lin Chin-shen, who were all in their eighties.

Siluo Church was founded in 1879 and it has planted 8 other churches since then. One could say that it is a church that emphasizes evangelism and outreach. Church members and leaders hope the church can continue actively sharing the gospel in the future.

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