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3. The Movement of the World Day (2) Chinese New Year Gathering
of Prayer The Chinese New Year Gathering was held
on February 28, 2008. Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Soo
The World Day of Prayer (Hong Kong)
gave a speech on behalf of the Council.
Committee is responsible for the promotion of
the ecumenical prayer movement in Hong Kong.
(3) Role of Consultant of the Prayer Room
Ms. Sheree Wong Suk-ling is the Chairperson
in the Hong Kong International Airport
for June 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008 term; and Ms
Anna Cheng is Chairperson from June 1, 2008 - The Airport Authority is responsible for the
May 31, 2009. Prayer Room, and the Six Religions have been
invited to be involved. Fr. Osvaldo Metz, SVD,
In Hong Kong, the Worship Service took was invited to be the coordinator on behalf of
place on March 1, 2008 at St. John Cathedral the Six Religions since December 2006.
with the theme “God's Wisdom Provides
(4) Inter-faith Dialogue
New Understanding". The Worship materials
were prepared by the women of Guyana and The Dialogue took place on December 1,
revised by the working group assigned by the 2007. Rev Dr. Tso Man-king was invited to be
Committee. The Committee invited The Most the speaker on behalf of the Protestant group.
Rev. Paul Kwong to deliver the message during
the Service.
Communication and
The Committee donated the offering to the
Church of Guyana to develop women's work. Message Committee
Rev. Dr. Chan Hin-cheung is the Committee
Chair. Ms. Louisa Wai Kwok-pik is the Executive
4. Relationship with other Religions
staff (until March 31,2008).
(1) The Meetings of the “Colloquium of Six
(1) Chinese Publication
Religious Leaders”
The Committee is planning to renew the
Two meetings were held during the year. Rt.
publication of "Message".
Rev. Dr. Thomas Soo, Rev. Ralph Lee and Rev.
Wu Ping-kit represented the Council to attend
(2) Chinese Broadcasting
the meeting at the Buddhist Culture Centre on
Mr. Ng Sze-yuen is the Chairperson of the
December 13, 2007. They also represented the
Committee. Ms. Miann Chan is responsible for
Council to attend the meeting at the Bishop Lei
the 2 weekly Chinese radio Religious Programs
International House on July 10, 2007.
broadcast on RTHK.
World Day of Prayer at St. John Cathedral