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reputation and popularity of Dr. Stott, the achieve its goal of expressing our love and
seminar was packed with church leaders and commitment to Hong Kong.
the response was very enthusiastic. Although
the unity of the church is still in the distance, Due to the limit of time, I have mentioned only
yet, we have moved one step forward. these four perspectives. It is not my intention to
slight the importance of other events which I
4. Participation in Social Concerns : The "Five believe will be covered and accounted for in
Loaves and Two Fish" campaign is well later reports. These four perspectives represent
identified by people of different walks of life. the direction and the spectrum of the work of
This year’s response was very satisfactory. the Council. In short, it was a very busy year for
Another major event of the year was the "We the Council. I hereby sincerely extend my
Love Hong Kong” movement. It involved a year appreciation to all my colleagues, believing
long preparation. The movement included a that their hard work in promoting joint
broad spectrum of exciting events, mobilizing programmes for the church has not been in
many volunteers. Of course it was also a heavy vain. Moreover, I offer my gratitude to the
financial responsibility. Although this year-long amazing grace of our Lord, praying that He will
movement was affected by some unforeseen continue to lead the Council, so that we can
difficulties, and the response was not as carry on the witness for Christ in the Church
enthusiastic as was anticipated, yet it did and the community of Hong Kong.
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