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iv. Ecumenical Meetings In Hong Kong, there were two worship services
The Council delegated Rev. Wong Yuet- that took place in 2001. One was held at the YMCA of
ying to attend the ''Ecumenical Enablers Pro- HK while the other one was at the Kowloon Central
gram ’, during Septem ber 4-9, 2000 in Corps, the Salvation Army. The services took place
Bangkok, Thailand, while Rev. Leung Sau- on March 2 with the theme: “Informed Prayer, Prayer-
shan attended the Ecumenical Enablers Pro- ful Action” in the afternoon and in the evening
gram during March 28 - April 2, 2001. respectively. The worship materials were prepared by
the women of Samoa and revised by the working group
2. World Day of Prayer assigned by the Committee. The Committee invited
Dr. Wong Wai-ching and Rev. Ng Pik-shan to deliver
the message during the services.
The Committee donated the offering to the
Church of Samoa to help develop women’s work.
3. Relationship with Other Religions
It is the Council5s practice to maintain good re-
lationships with other religions through communica-
tion and cooperation to enhance mutual understanding.
Therefore, the Church Unity and Relations Department
not only helps promote unity among Christian
churches, the Council also takes part in the Colloquium
of Six Religious Leaders to actualize the mission of
the international ecumenical movement.
World Day of Prayer Service during evening / World
Day of Prayer Service during day time / Singing and
dancing performances by Samoan worship team
The World Day of Prayer (HK) Committee is
responsible for the promotion of the international WDP
movement. Rev. Tam Wai-man was the Chairperson
of the Committee during the period of June 2000 to
May 2001. Ms. Sheree Wong Suk-ling is the Chair-
The meeting of the Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders
person starting from June 2001 to May 2002.