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Rev. Ralph Lee
Honorary General Secretary's Report

(September 2006 - August 2007)

Introduction (2) Connection — This is the precious asset of a
Christian Council. Our outlook and mission are
directed to the world, God's people in all cor-
This annual report coincides with the 10th
ners, not just Hong Kong and ourselves. In the
year that Hong Kong has become part and parcel of
China. The saying that uHong Kong would be un- past decade, the Church’s vision has narrowed
and become inward looking, drawn into politi-
changed for 50 years after the handover in 1997 is
cal correctness only. We thank God that through
much to the contrary. As a sovereign country, China
our connectedness with the world, our mission or
naturally intends to see that Hong Kong will contin-
ue to be under control, and the powers and authori- rather God’s mission, calls us to go beyond our
small circles.
ties in the society move with the wind according to
(3) Correctness — We remain proper, correct and re-
its interest and benefits.
sponsible in what we do at the Council, not taken
in by the changes of the prevailing culture of
The Hong Kong Christian Council, with Ecu-
menism and Social Justice as its mission, continues personal conveniences. We maybe seem unpopu-
lar and unworldly but we see faithfulness and in-
to be faithful to God and to be accountable to the
tegrity in our strong belief. More so, we are com-
member churches and the city as a whole. We strive
to continue “to act justly, to love mercy and walk mitted to our faith in God and will continue to
humbly with your God.” （Micah 6:8) stand firm in an historical faith. We also believe,
as the Council represents the mainline denomina-
From the report below, we perhaps can sum up tions, we have an example to set in whatever we
do.
in 3Cs the work of the Council throughout the year
under review: Concerns, Connection and Correct-
ness. Ecumenical Conferences and
Visits
(1) Concerns — This is most represented by the
Over the past year, we had numerous opportu-
Justice and Social Concern Committee and the
nities to share fellowship with our ecumenical part-
Sharing and Church Witness Committee. We
ners. Conferences and visits included the following:
strive to mobilize not only the Christians but also
The Council hosted a welcome dinner for the
all individuals and the business sector to take
delegation from Guangdong Christian Council on
part in sharing our blessing with those in need.
November 16, 2006.
There are many touching stories behind the fig-
Representatives of China Christian Council vis-
ures and projects. We thank God that the HKCC,
ited HKCC on February 9, 2007.
with its integrity and dedication of the staff and
The General Secretary represented HKCC at the
members, have built up a trustworthy name for the
50th anniversary celebration of the Christian Confer-
Lord.
ence of Asia from March 3-8, 2007 in Parapat, In-
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