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Chairperson's Remarks

Rev. Li Ping Kwong

It is time for another Annual General Meeting Therefore, as far as the exchange of views and
(AGM). The purpose of an AGM is not to satisfy the expression of ideas were concerned , the
the requirement of a registered organization, visit was a very successful one. Moreover, in
nor to follow the formality of reports and March, 1992, the HKCC was invited by the
election. I personally believe what is more Guangdong Christian Council to visit Swatow,
important for an AGM is to take this Chiuzhou and Guangzhou. Although I could
opportunity for an evaluation of the whole year not join the delegation due to other
and to plan for the future. An ideal organization responsibilities, I was told that it was also a
depends not only on its healthy structure, successful visit in strengthening mutual
comprehensive rules and regulations, good understanding and the ties between
arrangement of administration and operation, Guangdong and Hong Kong.
but also on the criteria for evaluating its
objectives and the consistant and unceasing 2. Reflection on Programme Orientation : A one
efforts in achieving its goals. Therefore, the day retreat was held to evaluate and to reflect
AGM is the time for us to reflect and adjust our upon the programme orientation and
orientation, striving forward to reach our goals. development of the Council. Dr. Philemon Choi
was invited to be the speaker on the theme
In the past year, the HKCC has been moving "The Mission and Challenge of Hong Kong
Churches in the 90's". Dr. Choi gave a very
forward diligently according to the goals that
we have established. We have not forgotten unique perspective on the direction of unity
our most difficult task of the mission of and the future development of the Churches in
ecumenicity. The road ahead of us is still filled Hong Kong. Although the attendance was not
with thorns and thistles. However, regardless as good as anticipated, all those who attended
of the difficulties around us, we have not were enriched by the retreat and were able to
forsaken our determination nor have we think more deeply about the role and mission
despaired. We firmly believe it is the will of God of the Council in the future.
and He will be our co-worker and will walk with
us. In April, 1992 a joint consultation on
'Theological Implications of 1997" was co-
I do not need to give a detailed report here, sponsored by the Council and CCA. Delegates
trusting that the General Secretary will be included representatives from different parts of
accountable for that task. However, according Asia along with Hong Kong church leaders. The
to my own recollection, I would like to highlight Consultation has led to some reflections on the
some of the memorable events as follows: situation of the churches in Hong Kong. The
suggestions will definitely help guide the future
1. Relationship with China: In accepting an direction of the Council.
invitation extended by the Bureau of Religious
Affairs of the China State Department, the 3. Promoting the Mission of Unity : In addition
HKCC organized a delegation to visit Beijing in to the Joint Ecumenical Communion Service
November, 1991. This included leaders of and Breakfast Fellowship, the Unity Committee
different denominations. Delegates happily has o rg a n iz e d a consultation on "Mutual
enjoyed a loving and harmonious fellowship in Recognition of Membership, Sacraments and
Christ during the week’s itinerary. What is most Church Order". What was most memorable
precious was the opportunity to express our was the seminar on Church Unity led by Dr.
views openly and honestly to the government John Stott while he was visiting Hong Kong as
in Beijing, especially our perspectives in guest of the Anglican Church of Hong Kong.
regards to the religious policy and other This seminar was organized by the Council
matters as they related to Hong Kong. specially for church leaders. Due to the

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