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of broken relationships. ‘‘Blessed are the peacemakers,
discontent. The situation got even worse when some
for they will called children of God” （ Matt. 5:9)_ Since
of the media using sensationalism to make news just
for the sake of earning quick success and instant benefit. God has led us all the way through 1997, it is neces-

It is regrettable to see the people of Hong Kong not sary for us to build up the community that may be in
facing and solving the problems earnestly, but rather harmony with God's desire. The Church needs to sus-
demonstrating negative behavior to protest and to ex- tain the spirit of love and to promote the willingness to
build the society among the people, and help the Hong
press opposition all the time.
Kong people live a life with mutual acceptance and
Deep in our heart we all know that blind oppo-
peace.
sition cannot help the society. It will generate even
more distrust and hostility among the people of the We hope that in the future the churches of Hong
society. In fact, the tragedies that have happened be- Kong will join hands together to facilitate tasks to help
fore are already a clear indication that the community maintain good relationship within the society. The
is being injured and under violation. Church will teach the young people more knowledge
about communication skills to let them know how
Today, the Church is called to be a counsellor of
pleasant it will be to live in peace and harmony. May
the world. God reconciled us to Himself through
this ministry of reconciliation reflect the love and grace
Christ, and He has given us the ministry of reconcilia-
of our Lord Jesus and bring God’s blessing to our
tion (II Cor 5:8). It is the Church^ first priority to be
community.
responsible for the reconciliation ministry in this era

1999/2000 Annual General Meeting