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General Secretary had a breakfast another term of 3 years.
session with several U.S. Congressmen
on December 16, 1997 at the American 10. The U.S. religious delegation, consisting
Consulate General's residence, of Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Rev. Don
discussing the church situation in China Argue and Archbishop Theodore
and Hong Kong. McCarrick, appointed by President Bill
Clinton, made a 3-day visit to Hong
6. Metropolitan Nikitas, Archbishop of the Kong, after their visit to China, February
Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong 8-26, 1998. Besides meeting with the
and Southeast Asia, made a visit to the Chief Executive and government
General Secretary December 18, 1997 officials, the delegation also met with
expressing appreciation for the people from the religious, political and
Council's concern and condolence for business sectors, including human
the violent attack on the residence of the rights groups. A number of Executive
Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul by members of the Council met with the
radical Muslims. A plaque of Jesus delegation on different occasions,
was presented to the General Secretary exchanging ideas, especially about the
as a symbol of friendship and religious situation of Hong Kong and
appreciation. China.

7. The General Secretary was invited to 11. CWM/Nethersole Fund met on March 27,
attend the meeting on "Election 1998 for funding approval of project
Committee" organized by Hong Kong applications. The Council's two project
Christian Institute, HK Women Christian applications, namely "Story of the Poor"
Council, et al., on Friday January 9, and "Members of God's Family" (Lay
1998, sharing the Council's position on Leadership Training Project) were
the "Election Committee". approved for funding of a total of
Unfortunately, the attendance was very HK$1,067,000. The Council will hire 3
poor. new staff to implement and develop the
new projects.
8. Rev. Hans LUTZ joined the staff of
HKCC in October 1997 as Executive 12. A luncheon forum on "Exploring the
Secretary for Mission and Social Future" was held on May 25,1998 at the
Concern. Rev. LUTZ is a longtime YMCA of Hong Kong as a preparatory
resident of Hong Kong and well-known process for the 21st Century
for his pioneering work with the Hong Consultation on Hong Kong Churches
Kong Christian Industrial Committee. Mission. About 25 people from
His appointment is jointly sponsored by different denominations, seminaries and
Basel Mission and the Tsung Tsin organizations participated. It was
Mission of Hong Kong. focused on Action in Church Unity,
Improving the Quality of Life for People,
9. Rev. Judy CHAN took a furlough from Social Ethics and Policy in Mission as
April 4 to June 3, 1998, visiting and major themes to be followed up.
speaking to churches in the United
States. The Common Global Ministries 13. The Council assisted the National
Board of the United Church of Christ Council of Churches of Christ, USA
and the Christian Church (Disciples of (NCCCUSA) to hold a hearing on the
Christ) along with the Presbyterian impact of the IMF/World Bank policies
Church USA have reappointed her for on people's livelihood from June 2-3,

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