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the “Handover" was presented to them as a souvenir May 3-9, 1999 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre,
from the Council. presenting some of the recent work of Dr. HE Qi, a
well known Chinese Christian artist from Mainland
10. The Mission Consultation of the Hong Kong Churches China. The opening ceremony was officiated by Rev. LI
in the 2 Ist Century held its first Preparatory Ping-kwong. Dr. Masao Takenaka, Honorary President
Committee meeting of the year 1999 on January 15. of Asian Christian Art Association gave the remarks.
chaired by Rev. LI Ping-kwong. The Committee decided Dr. HE Qi also gave a lecture on Chinese Christian Art
to hold the Consultation on November 22-24. 1999 after the ceremony at the YMCA of Hong Kong. The
and the closing service on the evening of November lecture was well attended. As a part of the Millennium
26 at the Ward Memorial Church and the Chinese series, a Prayer Gathering will also take place on
YMCA. A working group was appointed with Rev. LUK December 31,1999 at Chater Garden, jointly initiated
Fai as the Chairperson. Rev. TSO Man-king and Rev. by the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
Eric SO will be the General Secretaries of the
Consultation. The theme for the Mission Consultation 15. Colonel James Lau Man-kin, Officer Commanding of
is “Exploring the Frontier. Facing the Challenge, The Salvation Army Hong Kong Command, was
Fulfilling the New Millennium Mission". promoted to Glory on June 30. 1999. Colonel James
Lau was 63 years of age. A funeral service was held on
11. Mr. Philip Lam. the Executive Secretary of the Council, July 10. 1999. Colonel James Lau was the first
completed his term of service for 4 'years as "Asian Chinese to become The Salvation Army's Officer
Representative" in ACT (Action by Churches Together). Commanding. He also contributed to the Council as
While he attended the meeting in Geneva on January Executive Member since 1993 and was elected as 2nd
21-24, 1999. it was resolved to have a Japanese Vice-Chairperson for the year of 1995/96 and 1996.
representative to succeed him. In addition, donations
with total amount HK$5,596.60 received from the 16. The staff retreat was held July 1-4. 1999, in
1999 Joint Communion Service was passed to ACT for Zhangjiajie, China. Participants were inspired by the
helping earthquake relief works in Colombia. beauty and wonders of God's creation.

12. Dr. Millard Fuller, Founder and President of Habitat for 17. Mr. Patrick Chung. General Secretary of the Chinese
Humanity International, and several of his staff, held a YM C A , officially retired after serving the y for more
tea receptionn in Hong Kong on March 5, 1999 than 40 years. A Retirement Banquet was held on July
introducing their work. More than 40 people attended. 14 at the Miramar Hotel in his honor. Mr. Chung is
Executive Member of the Council, former Honorary
13. "Election 2000" has been a major issue. Members of Treasurer and Board Member of the Christian Family
the Council met with Mr. Robin YIP, Deputy Secretary Service Centre designated by the Council. We express
for Constitutional Affairs Bureau and 3 other officials our deep appreciation for his dedication and
to discuss issues related to “Election 2000". and to contribution not only to the Council, but also to the
reflect the position of the Council especially towards people of Hong Kong.
the "Election Committee". Some members of the
Executive Committee also met with members of the 18. The 22nd annual "Summer With A Purpose" (SWAP)
"Alliance for Election Concern", sharing ideas. Program was held over a four-week period in
Moreover, public consultation was held on May 10, July/August this summer. SWAP is jointly sponsored
1999 at the YMCA with very poor attendance. A by the HKCC and the Reformed Church in America.
questionnaire survey was sent out to 1,050 churches The camp offered students from a variety of secondary
in May by the Executive Committee; however, there schools a unique opportunity for English lessons,
were only 70 returns. After a long and thorough personal development and introduction to the
discussion, the Executive Committee decided at its principles of the Christian life.
meeting on July 19, 1999. not to participate in the
selection of Protestant representatives to "Election 19. Mr. Philip LAM and Ms. Winnie WONG were
appointed to represent the Council to participate in
2000” .
the "Hong Kong Christian Mission Conference"
14. "The Image of Christ in China" Exhibition, being one organized by the Hong Kong Chinese Churches Union.
of the Millennium series, was jointly sponsored by the July 22-24, 1999 in the Hong Kong Exhibition &
Council and 11 other organizations. It was held from Convention Centre. The Council also took part in the

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