PELITA - The Methodist Church Newsletter
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August 2007 - The Pearl of Sungai Merah
Hoover Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony
On 27 July 2007, Rev. James Hoover Memorial Garden, Sibu, was dedicated by Rev. Dr. Su Chii Ann, President of Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC) and YB Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, Finance Minister (II) and Minister of Urban Development and Tourism Sarawak. A park to commemorate James Hoover (1872- 1935), the first missionary serving the Methodist Church in Sarawak, this project is a joint effort of the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and the Methodist Church in Sarawak.
Costing RM1.2 million within a two-acre piece of land, the park serves to commemorate Hoover’s achievements and his legacy for the future generation, to arouse the new generation to give boldly to their society and nation. It is also meant to be a nice garden for people to relax, to stimulate people to a meaningful life, to bring forth people’s love of history, and to unify various social development and cultural uniqueness.
This park is located at the estuary of Sungai Merah (Red River) and is about 5 km from Sibu town. It speaks of a life of a missionary and it also marks a milestone in the development of Sibu. It is a place to enjoy, to commemorate and to offer thanksgiving to God. One should never miss visiting it.
Winnie
Connection
15/08/07