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returned. University of HK) was designated to
attend the Asian Students & Youth
3. Invited Young Christian Delegation to Hong Gathering, March 20-31, 1993, in
Kong and sponsored Hong Kong Young Bangalore, in the Southern part of India.
Christian Rally: Prior to the Youth Camp, a This event was primarily for mutual
series of activities were arranged for the seven understanding of the different social
young church workers from Guangdong. In situations in Asia and for reflection on
addition to visiting some churches and Faith. In addition, Ms. Lung attended the
organizations to improve mutual EGGYS (Ecumenical Globle Gathering of
understanding, a Young Christian Rally was Youth & Students) July 8-27, 1993, in
held on August 26 at the HK Methodist Brazil. It was a very enriching experience
Church led by the delegates. The theme was for Ms. Lung, strengthening her faith and
"M utual D e p e n d a n c y b e tw e e n Lips and Christian living.
Teeth - a challenge to the churches in Hong
Kong and Guangdong". Four of the delegates Moreover, the Committee and CCA
shared their views as follows: jointly sponsored "Youth Leaders
delegation to China11Nov 29 - Dec 7, 1992,

(a) "China’s Religious Policy" by Rev. Feng visited Nanjing, Shanghai, Hangzhou etc.
Hao; Mrs. Louisa Li, our Council’s staff and
(b) "Theological Education and Pastoral Rev. Mang Po-chung, Committee member,
Training" by Rev. Chen Yi-Lu; accompanied the delegation. The purpose
(c) "Young Christian's Attitude and Mentality" of this visit was to assist CCA to establish
by Miss Fan Si-ming; and good relationship with China and to have
(d) "Pastoral Ministry in Guangdong" by Rev. first hand understanding of the church
Zheng Pei-ying. situations in China.

In addition, "Good News Messengers" of Hong 5. Established a "Work Group" to assist program
Kong sang, and Mr. Chan Ka-wai, Rev. Fan development: Due to the limited number of
Kin-pong, Rev. Bartholomew Ma and Mrs. Committee members and yet with a strong
Chow Wai Yin responded to the visitors hope for strengthening the development of
speeches. It was a very memorable gathering. youth work, the Committee formed the MWork
Group11for one year, to recruit volunteers and

to explore its applicability.
4. Conferences and visits:
(a) Invited by the Christian Conference of Asia,
four delegates designated by the Primarily, the Work Group includes two
smaller groups, including exchange program
Committee attended the Youth
with China, and training for local youth. The
Conference in Seoul, Korea. The theme
'
first group was responsible for th e ， 93 China
was "Building a New Community of Faith :
visit; the second group suggested the
Committed for Peace and Justice .
development of the following programs:
Representing Hong Kong were Lt. Jeffrey
Li Yiu-ming (Salvation Army), Mr. Amor (a) Improve the understanding and
Chui Chi-man (Tsung Tsin Mission), Ms. participation of youth in the areas of
Lo Wing-yi (Lutheran) and Mrs. Louisa politics, society and livelihood;
Li, A ssistant E xecu tiv e S ecretary of the
(b) Spiritual development;
Council. (c) Increase understanding and
communication with the church in China;
(b) Invited by the WCC, Ms. Lung Ngan Ling (d) Strengthen the sense of responsibility to
(from Salvation Army, now studying for the church & society; and
the M. Div. program at the Chung Chi
(c) Strengthen the group concept of fellowship.
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