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The Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee ecumenical spirit to the next generation.
sponsored a number of training programs in China, Some of the above-mentioned ministries have
sharing resources with churches in the mainland. Last going on for a long time while some of them are quite
year, they went to Henan Zhoukoushi, Gansu Wen new. It is worth exploring how we can strengthen a united
County, Lanzhou, Yunnan for training. During the witness among different denominations and deepen
summer, the Committee organized an internship program awareness of the unity issue to expand the ecumenical
to train seminarians to care for China. An Internet, space. Why do we carry out the ministries we do? Is it
Mission and Pastoral Care seminar was held for Church because we have always done it or because everyone
leaders to explore more pastoral space. else is doing the same or it is for the sake of the ministry

The Communication and Message Committee itself? This is a question that is worthy of more reflection
publishes bi-monthly "Message" and quarterly "News and
C. Link with Churches in China
Views" as the main newsletters for local and overseas
audiences, keeping contact with outside and letting
In 1980s, the Council started to invite China church
others learn more about Hong Kong Churches. Since
leaders to visit Hong Kong and has been building up
May, the Committee launched a bi-weekly "e-news"
the fellowship with them for almost 3 decades. After
which is an electronic newsletter to publish the latest
the handover, churches in China have even more close
news of the Council and churches of the world through
contact with the Council. As HKCC has always valued its
email. The Council has been updating the HKCC website
warm relationship with China, mutual visits and ministry
so that the viewers can get the latest information and
exchanges and sharing were arranged. This past year,
read our statements or join activities or make donations.
the visit details are as follows:
The Sharing and Church Witness Committee i. October 19-26, 2008, a 12-person delegation from
faces the needs of the world, expressing global concern the China Christian Council and Three Self Patriotic
and the spirit of sharing of Christians. Last year, the Movement visited Hong Kong and attended an Open
Committee supported Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Seminar of "Churches in China: New Leaders -
Bangladesh, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines for their New Challenges" jointly organized by HK Chinese
post disaster reconstruction and rural development. Christian Churches Union and HKCC.
The Committee also promotes rebuilding collapsing
ii. March 19, 2009, co-workers from Shanxi visited the
schools, orphan sponsorship, high school sponsorship,
Council.
rural village development and other education projects
iii. April 13-27 2009, an 11-person delegation from
in mainland China. In May 2009, the Committee held a
HKCC was invited to visit Beijing and Shanghai.
memorial concert for the 1st anniversary of the Sichuan
They paid a visit to the China Christian Council,
earthquake. We hope that Hong Kong people will
Shanghai Christian Council, Beijing Christian
continue to show care for the needy in Sichuan and
Council, the State Administration for Religious Affairs
support the students of Beichuan Middle School who are of P.R.C., and the United Front Work Department of
still rebuilding their lives. In August 2009, the Committee the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
also collected donations after the Taiwan cyclone for Party.
emergency relief. The ministries of "Five Loaves and iv. April 24, 2009, the delegates from the State
Two Fish • ACT" not only has been recognized by the Administration for Religious Affairs of P.R.C. visited
society but also serves as a shining witness of Hong the Council.
Kong Churches to other areas. v. April 24, 2009, Hangzhou Christian Council visited
Lastly, this is the third year for the Council to the Council.
co-organize the Ecumenical Summer Internship vi. June 1, 2009, Helongjiang Christian Council and the
Program with other organizations. The content and delegates from State Administration for Religious
arrangement have been well-developed. The Council Affairs of P.R.C visited the Council.
was the lead organizer for this year. The 8 interns vii. June 22, 2009, Sichuan Christian Council and
interacted frequently with instructors and organizations delegates from State Administration for Religious
to enhance their learning and reflection. The program Affairs of P.R.C visited the Council.
further influences them, hoping they can carry on the viii. September 5, 2009, Guangzhou Church and Ethnic

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