Tudan Methodist Groundbreaking Ceremony

Around two hundred people from all Miri Methodist churches gathered at Tudan Methodist new church site to witness the groundbreaking ceremony by SCAC President Rev. Dr. Su Chii Ann on last Sunday, May 17 2009.

Also present was the Methodist District Superintendent Rev. Esther Law, Pastor Rev. Lau Hui Seng (Grace Methodist Church), Pastors from various Miri Methodist Churches and District Lay Leader Brother Ting Kong Yu.

The ceremony started at 4:15 pm with a Iban traditional dance, followed by the presentation of Iban souvenir necklaces to President Rev. Dr. Su and to other Pastors.

Pastor Chan Jing Mei, the Pastor-in-charge of Tudan Methodist Church did the opening prayer followed by a welcome speech.

Then President Rev. Dr. Su with DS Rev. Esther Law, Pastor Chan Jing Mei and District Lay Leader Brother Ting Kong Yu executed the groundbreaking.

To also symbolize the auspicious occasion, President Rev. Dr. Su also beat a traditional Iban gong to commence the oncoming construction works to be carried out.

Light refreshments were served after the ceremony ended.

The Tudan brothers and sisters-in-Christ are warm and hospitable people.








We are blessed to have them. All glory and praise the God!

Written & Photograph by James Wong.
Posted by Peter Yong