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(c) A joint statement was issued by the About 330 people attended the service,
Committee and the Catholic Church calling expressing deep concerns about human sufferings,
all local churches in Hong Kong to witness realizing the need to respond in love as the
to Christ through the unity of words and people of God, to make known God?s kingdom of
deeds in our lives. peace and righteousness.

(d) Pulpit exchange : Unity Sunday was The offering, after defraying the expenses, was
celebrated on January 17. The Committee donated to the Home of Loving Faithfulness to
urged ministers of different denominations support its service to the severely handicapped.
to exchange pulpit to deepen our mutual
understanding and elevate our concept of
unity. Christian Mission Committee

2. Relationship with the Catholic Church : The
Committee maintained its normal The Committee has broaden its activities during
relationships with the Catholic Church. There the past year, including the following:
were two events during the past year. The
Committee invited the Ecumenical 1. Dialogue with China Church leaders : After the
Committee of the Catholic Church for a joint 5th China National Christian Conference, the
consultation, sharing experiences and Committee extended a special invitation to
difficulties in promoting unity, followed by a the China Christian Council to visit Hong
fellowship dinner. In addition, the Focolare Kong. A "Dialogue with China Church
Movement Committee invited the Committee Leaders" was held on November 27， 1992 at
to participate in a Unity Worship Service, to the Chinese YMCA.
learn more about the ecumenical movement of
The dialogue included five areas, Bishop K. H.
the Catholic Church.
Ting presented a situation report on the 5th
National Christian Conference and spoke on
the general situation of the church in China
The World Day of Prayer (HK) today including the difficulties the church is
Committee facing. "Training for church leaders in Chinan
was presented by Bishop Shen Yifan; Miss Ye
Xiao-lian shared her experiences as a grass-root
Every year, there arc more than 3.5 million
women from all over the world who participate in worker; Mr. Luo Guan-zong explained the
China religious policy from the church
the World Day of Prayer, an ecumenical prayer perspective; and Dr. Han Wen-zao gave a
movement， to express women's broad
presentation on mutual exchange and sharing
perspectives on global concerns.
between the churches in China and Hong
The 1993 World Day of Prayer Service was held Kong. (Part of the content was published in
on March 5 at the CCC's Congregational Church.
the January/February issue and the April issue
The theme was "God's People, Instrument of
of "Message" this year. Cassette tapes arc also
Healing". The worship materials this year was
available in different Church Book Stores for
written by a Guatemalan woman, describing the
purchase).
serious social problems caused by social systems.
The Committee invited Ms. Alice Yuk, General
The assembly hall was fully packed and the
Secretary of YWCA to deliver the message.
responses were overwhelming. Love and
Music programs were provided by the Anglican
fellowship between the China and Hong Kong
English Choir and the Joint Choir, with Ms.
Christians were obvious through questions and
Babara Chen of the Hong Kong School of Sacred
answers, sharing and exchanges.
Music conducting.

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