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3. The Council extended an invitation to all ministers
Thought for the Week: and church workers in the Filipino Community for a
An early-morning five-minute commentary aired on tea reception October 20, 1998. at the YMCA of Hong
Sunday mornings at 7:30 a.m. on RTHK-3. Kong. Ideas were exchanged and fellowship was
enjoyed by all.
Sunday Service:
A one-hour weekly worship service aired on Sunday 4. The CWM/Nethersole Trust approved its second
mornings 11:00 a.m. on RTHK-4. According to funding of about 20 million dollars to support many
RTHK surveys, this program has 23,000 listeners of different projects in Hong Kong and Mainland China,
which 22,000 are Cantonese speakers. on October 29, 1998. These included projects in the 4
major areas, namely, mission, education, medical and
Special Broadcasts: social service projects.
Fifty-five minute specials are done to mark
important Christian festivals as well as special days 5. The Hong Kong Methodist Church dedicated the new
observed by the Christian community. The church building at the Thanksgiving Service on
broadcasts celebrate days such as Unity Sunday, November 22, 1998. Congratulations!
Education Sunday and Christmas Eve. These
programs are normally aired on the designated days 6. For the purpose of facilitating a smooth "Handover",
at 11:00 a.m. on RTHK-4. Special studio broadcasts the Council initiated "The Hong Kong Prayer
were aired for World Communications Sunday and Convention". Its final meeting was held on December
Sea Sunday. 18, 1998. The Chairperson of the Prayer Convention,
Rev. Paul NG, conducted the event with thanksgiving
B. Television Programs and prayers and cleared all the matters related to
finances. Thanks to all who supported the
A one-hour special telecast of a Christmas service Convention.
and an Easter service are taped live at a local
English-speaking church on a rota basis, and 7. Dr. AHN Jae Woong was appointed as CCA Associate
transmitted during the Christmas and Easter General Secretary for Finance and Dr. Daniel
seasons. The 1999 Easter telecast was taped at St. THIAGARAJAH as Executive Secretary for Mission and
John's Cathedral by TVB. Due to budget problems, Evangelism beginning from January 1999. In addition.
the 1998 Christmas telecast was cancelled. Executive Secretaries for Women and URM started
their duties in June 1999. Pastor Corazon TABING-
Other Events REYES has been appointed Executive Secretary for
Women's Concerns. Rev. Josef WIDYATMADJA is
I- The Province of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui was Executive Secretary for Urban Rural Mission.
established and Bishop Peter KWONG was
consecrated as Archbishop on October 25, 1998 at 8. The Doctor of Ministry Program jointly sponsored by
the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. The the Council and the Lutheran Theological Seminary
Archbishop of Canterbury came in person to officiate held its Consultation on D.Min. Program jointly with
the ceremony. Several thousand people attended this Hong Kong Baptist Seminary, Christian Alliance
glorious Christian celebration in Hong Kong. Rt. Rev. Seminary and Hong Kong Theological Seminary,
Louis TSUI and Rt. Rev. Thomas SOO were also sharing experiences and ideas of the program. The
consecrated as Bishop of the East Kowloon Diocese Consultation focused on ways to improve the quality
and West Kowloon Diocese respectively on September of the curriculum, cooperation and issues on
29 and October 18, 1998, as the first bishops of the 2 accreditation. Participants expressed enthusiasm and
Dioceses. Special Congratulations! interest.

2. The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in 9. Hong Kong Tsung Tsin Mission held a retirement
China (HKCCCC) celebrated its 80th anniversary with banquet on January 10, 1999 in honor of Dr. & Mrs.
a thanksgiving service and ordination of ministers on Daniel CHOW. Dr. & Mrs. CHOW have made
October I 7. 1998. Rev. LEE Chi-kong and Rev. LI Ping- significant contribution to the Council, especially in
kwong were preachers respectively. promoting the ecumenical movement and Women
Ministries. A Christian painting in commemoration of

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