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who have been involved in church 1997
services. According to the result, in
January/February Church Unity
this time of transition Christians
Towards A New Era
anticipate church unity and enhanced
communication with the Church in March The Hong Kong and
Mainland. Nevertheless, it is also China Churches -
hoped that the future society would be Courageous Churches
a democratic, lawful and just one. With No Fear in
Facing Tomorrow
THE “MESSAGE，， EDITORIAL April The Present Hong
COMMITTEE Kong Christian
Council
HKCC’s Chinese publication, “Message”, May Talking About the
has appeared in a new design since July Love of Country and
1996 and strengthened its content in hopes Belief before the
of promoting the Church’s message toward Return
the new era - the 21st century.
June Letting Go of the Past
and Looking Ahead
This year is the 20th Anniversary of
“Message”. A seminar took place on with Enthusiasm
November 2, 1996 at the Assembly Hall of July/August The Church Christian
the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Mission in the Special
Christ in China. Rev. Carver Yu, one of Administrative
the "Message" writers and Rev. So Shing- Region
yit, the member, were invited to share their
reflections on the mission and the future COMMUNICATIONS
prospect of publication. A thanksgiving
program was also held with sharing by Rev.
A. The Summer with A Purpose
William Tung, the first publisher of
Program
“Message” and Rev. Lee Ching-chee,
Committee member.
The 20th annual “Summer With A
The themes during the past year were: Purpose” Program was held over a
four-week period in July/August this
1996 summer. The camp offered Form III
students from a variety of secondary
September Religious Education - schools a unique opportunity for
The Nutrition of Life personal development.

October The Revival of
Church, Towards a B. News & Views
New Era
“News & Views” ， the English
November A New Era on Church quarterly newsletter of the Council,
Messages
began in 1978. Rev. Judy Chan took
December The First Christmas up the post of Editor as of June 1996.
and the Christmas Circulation has increased over the past
Before the Return year due to the Global Prayer Chain

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