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Honorary General Secretary's Report

Rev. Ralph Lee
During the past year, the Hong Kong
Having gone through half a century, the
Christian Council went through a steady self- Council is still a unique church organization. Led
evaluation process, re-setting the necessary
by the Holy Spirit, the Council has faithfully taken
course in order to have more impact as an
up Jesus' work which is to love others as we love
ecumenical advocacy organization.
ourselves. Much of that ministry is documented
in HKCC’s historic archives which were recently
Being the representative and servant for the
donated to the Library of the Chinese University
churches, the Council worked hard to bring the
of Hong Kong. The materials will be digitalized
Gospel into the society in the last year. From
for future academic research and made available
our faith perspective, we offered our vision and
to the public. These precious documents are
proposals to the society and government. The
witness of the involvement of mainline churches
Council wished to bring more blessings for the
in the development of Hong Kong in the past 50
people so that all could enjoy the grace of the
years. They also remind us that there is much
Lord. While globalization proceeded rapidly, more we can do.
the Council strengthened communications with
churches from all over the world, keeping itself
We are particularly thankful to the Lord
abreast of the times.
because He prepared the newly-appointed
General Secretary Rev. Po Kam-cheong for the
Thanks be to God for His protection and
Council after we had patiently waited 2 years.
support from many churches. We were not
Under the supervision of the new General
wealthy nor were we lacking. Having gained
Secretary, the Council will continue working to
the trust of churches and the public, our office
its best capacity to transform lives, leading more
of Five Loaves and Two Fish" received many
people to dwell in God's kingdom.
donations and offerings. This enabled us to walk
with the needy all over the world in a timely way,
On this occasion, I have to thank the Lord
showing the love from churches in Hong Kong.
for this opportunity to continue working after
The Council provided assistance wherever there
my retirement, joining the Council's ministries
was need by conscientiously deploying the fund
to serve more than 2 years. To me, this is a
to disadvantaged areas. This was not only a
blessing. I am also grateful to all co-workers
return of our donors' generosity but also sharing
who have accepted my service here. Last but
the grace of our Lord.
not least, I again express my heartfelt gratitude
to the Executive Committee and all those who
In the last year, there were personnel
serve HKCC. Thanks to your contribution and
changes in the Council. More manpower was
participation, the Council will stride ahead
added and staff job duties were adjusted.
confidently, even in its “middle age”. May God
We believe that when facing changes in lives
bless you all and may the Council continue its
and needs, we had to respond actively, being
mission and glorify God in service to humanity.
responsible to the mission that the Lord has
given us and responding to His calling.
Hong Kong has returned to China for over
a decade. The society and the churches have
adjusted to the political changes and also know
their position. However, even with this changed
scenario, we still kept our awareness and
understanding, upholding the mission and vision
of a united witness. We witnessed God's love
and compassion, not striving for personal gain
Rev. Ralph Lee (right) and Rt. Rev. Dr. Thom as Soo
and benefit. (left) with Chinese University Librarian Dr. Colin Storey
(centre) at Donation Ceremony of HKCC Archives on
June 2, 2008. Photo: CUHK