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controlled by political power. A. Promotion of Ecumenical Witness
Therefore, a letter was sent to the Chief in Unity and Prayer
Executive to congratulate him on his
success in the election and to express 1. Christian Unity Sunday- January
our expectation of the SAR from the 19
perspective of religious people. (Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity - January 18-25)
2. World Day of Prayer- March 7
HONG KONG CHRISTIANS
PRAYER CONVENTION (Friday)
3. World Communion Sunday-
October 5
After a year of preparation, the Hong Kong
Prayer Convention was finally held on June B. Promotion of Special Concerns in
1, 1997 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Particular Areas
Although there was occasional shower
during the day, it did not reduce the 1. Social Concerns Sunday-
enthusiasm of about 9,500 participants who February 16
witnessed the historic moment prior to the 2. Christian Family Sundav-
“handover” and committed themselves to May 11
serve the churches continuously in Hong 3. Asia Sunday- May 11
Kong. The Convention gathered a group 4. Communications Sunday- June 8
of dedicated Christians as a beautiful 5. Hong Kong Sunday- July 6
testimony for our Lord to the people of 6. Education Sunday- September 21
Hong Kong. It was also the largest prayer
gathering in the history of Hong Kong. C Others

The Convention was initiated by the 1. Women’s Sunday- March 9
Council and organized by many church 2. Labor Sunday- April 27
leaders both clergy and laity from different 3. Sea Sunday- July 13
denominations and Christian organizations. 4. Elderly Sunday- any Sunday in
Twenty one executive members were July
elected to plan and organize the Convention 5. Health Sunday- October 26
in cooperation with professional staff. 6. Youth Sunday- November 2
The four main objectives of the Convention 7. Bible Sunday- December 7
were, namely, witness, commitment,
presence and prayer. Rev. Ng Chun-chi
was elected as Chairperson, with Mr.
Simon Sit and Dr. Cecil Chan as Vice- COMMITTEES
Chairpersons. The Convention reached its
climax when thousands of participants
joined in prayer with commitment and CHURCH UNITY COMMITTEE
enthusiasm. Many of the participants
were young people. The Committee actively promotes church
unity and better understanding among the
The Convention still has a deficit to be clergy of Hong Kong. Activities included
balanced. Support and prayers are needed. the following:
A. The 1997 Week of Prayer for
SPECIAL SUNDAYS Christian Unity

The Council initiated and promotes Special The 1997 Week of Prayer was held
Sundays by providing relevant materials to January 18-25 with the theme “We
all churches in Hong Kong. Entreat You on behalf of Christ, Be
Reconciled to God”. Major events
Special Sundays for 1997 are as follows:
were:

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