Dear Moderator and Clerk of Session,

March 9, 2022 is an important date in the history of the Presbyterian Church in . It is the 150th anniversary of George Leslie Mackay’s Arrival in Taiwan. He is the first for the Presbyterian Church in sent to Taiwan. Rev. Dr. George Leslie Mackay (1844-1901) was elected as Moderator of PCC during his second sabbatical June 13, 1894. Due to Rev. Dr. Mackay and his team’s hard work, PCC’s mission work was very successful. They established 60 congregations, 60 clinics, training more than 60 local pastors, 24 Bible women, and 2633 people were baptized and became Christians. There were many firsts; the first Western college, Oxford College, was founded in northern Taiwan; first Girls’ School; first medical hospital. These laid the foundation for mission work, education, and medical service in northern Taiwan. Rev. Dr. Mackay married a Taiwanese woman, Minnie, and they served the Lord together. She expanded the mission work for local women.

In appreciation of the mission work, the Session of Vancouver Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, at its meeting on May 25, 2019, decided to join and support the activities of “150th Anniversary of Mackay’s Mission Work in Taiwan” including publications of Mackay related research, commemorate stamps, documentary films, and Mackay’s spirit in missionary work. We truly believe that it is the responsibility and privilege of Taiwanese immigrant churches to be a bridge between PCC and PCT. In this way, part of history becomes the model for today’s mission work and encourages more people to commit to serve Christ.

We would like you to encourage members of your congregation to sign the petition to ask Canada Post to issue a Commemorate George Leslie Mackay Canadian stamp. Canada had influence in Asia 150 years ago. That is the PCC’s contribution. This petition is organized by “ Canadian Mackay Committee”, Warden of Oxford County- Larry Martin is the Co-Chair of the committee. Rev. Michael Stainton of UCC had been a missionary to Taiwan for 10 years is the key person supporting this, he has been studying and doing research about Mackay since his returning to Canada.

We earnestly hope all the activities are to glorify His name.

In Christ,

Ta Li Hsieh Ruth Chueh Moderator Clerk of Session

Sign the petition "Canada Post : Commemorate George Leslie Mackay on a Canadian stamp"

Our goal is to reach 1000 signatures and we need more support. The campaign will go on until December. You can read more and sign the petition here: http://chng.it/cCRF4WY4tj