HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL Mission The Hong Kong Christian Council is the ecumenical body of Christian churches, organizations and institutions in Hong Kong. Founded in 1954, the Council promotes a united witness and outreach to the whole society. It is the visible sign of church unity in Hong Kong, promoting the spirit and work of the ecumenical movement. Address：9/F, Christian Ecumenical Building, 33 Granville Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel : (852) 2368-7123 Fax : (852) 2724-2131 Email : [email protected] Website : www.hkcc.org.hk Contents Chairperson's Remarks ......................................................................... 3 2011-2012 Committee Members ............................................................ 4 • Executive Committee • Finance Committee • Sharing and Church Witness Committee • Justice and Social Concern Committee • Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee • Communication and Message Committee • Church Unity and Relations Committee Representatives of Churches / Denominations ................................... 7 Representatives of Organizations ........................................................ 8 Affi liated Organizations .......................................................................... 9 Hong Kong Christian Council Staff ...................................................... 11 General Secretary's Report ................................................................... 12 Committee Ministries ............................................................................ 17 • Sharing and Church Witness Committee • Justice and Social Concern Committee • Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee • Church Unity and Relations Committee • Communication and Message Committee English Ministries & Special Sundays .................................................. 26 Conclusion .............................................................................................. 26 Expectations on the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from Hong Kong Christian Council ............... 27 2 Chairperson’s Remarks Rev. Yuen Tin-yau While I was writing these remarks, the noise of are perfect. Only they must honestly tell the truth to the public demonstrators in the street flew into my ears from the about what they have done in order to solve the matter of windows. There were tens of thousands of people protesting, public concern. Truly the Bible says we have to pray for the demanding the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR ones who are in authority. Timothy 2:1-2 says, “First of all, Government to stop implementation of the national education then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and program. thanksgivings should be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and Hong Kong has been returned to China for 15 years. Yet Chairperson's Remarks peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.” Christianity has many surveys showed that Hong Kong people, especially the faith of “being in the world but not belonging to the world” the youth, do not have strong identity of being a national (John 17:15-16; 18:36). Therefore, the church will not only citizen of China. Therefore it is natural that the government agree with one side and reject the other. Christian faith also has made a concerted effort to put forth national education. points out that Christians are the citizens of heaven (Philippians There is no doubt about the importance of national education, 3:20) but we also have the identity of national citizen on the but is it necessary for it to stand as a single subject and the earth. Hong Kong is an international metropolis where many content taught following the guidelines set by the Education foreigners reside permanently. Although they have their other Bureau? These questions are at the heart of the controversy. citizenship, they become Hong Kong residents. Many of them The Education Bureau demands schools to carry it out and are Christians. The Bible teaches us we have to pray for the the public protest demands the opposite. The Church in Hong peace of the place where we live (Jeremiah 29:7). As such, no Kong runs a large number of schools. What stance should the matter what citizenship you bear, we have to value our identity Church take? of being a Christian and Hong Kong citizen. Let us work hard Why do Hong Kong people oppose national education? for Hong Kong’s prosperity, equality and justice. As a Chinese Why do they not have strong identity of being a Chinese person, we have to assure our identity of being a Chinese. citizen? The situation is not going to be improved by setting up Hong Kong Christian Council links with different the subject of national education. Personally, I think one of the denominations of the Church in Hong Kong. The city also issues is that the values refl ected in Mainland China’s political, has the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union which legal and human rights development are different from what links hundreds of Chinese Christian churches together. Hong Kong people would generally accept. The stigma left by In the past few years, these two major Church united the June 4 incident and the recent human rights issues are organizations have been working closely in order to take making Hong Kong people to be more worried about China. care of our responsibilities in the Chief Executive election Education that only praises the development of China makes and to coordinate visits from churches in Mainland China. people think it is simply brainwashing. We treasure this kind of opportunity for co-operation because It is not a good choice either if the implementation of when the church is ecumenical and unifi ed, we shall have no national education has to be completely overthrown. The point division, but work together which in fact is a good deed. is the content and the mode of delivery. Proverbs 1:2-5 speaks During last year, the Council worked as hard as in the of “making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your past. Through Five Loaves and Two Fishes offi ce, the Council heart to understanding; if you indeed cry out for insight, and collected donations to help Mainland China and other places in raise your voice for understanding; if you seek it like silver, and the world which were affected by disasters. The Council also search for it as for hidden treasures— then you will understand maintained close connection with churches in the Mainland. the fear of the Lord and fi nd the knowledge of God.” (NRSV) The Executive Committee members of the Council went to This is the way of education. Therefore, national education Shanghai and Beijing in April, visiting the churches and State should start from even a wider perspective of justice, equality Administration for Religious Affairs. We exchanged information and peace for human rights, taking an objective and open and opinions about church development on both sides. attitude to carry it out. The church and their respective schools in this regard should be able to render their contribution. I, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Council, offer thanks for all fellow colleagues’ effort, committee members’ Hong Kong’s newly elected government has just started participation, and member churches and organizations’ support, their service. Before and after the election, the candidates so that the ministries of the Council will continue to develop. revealed integrity issues in their conduct. The new government has been formed only a few months, and the illegal residential “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing structures of the newly elected Chief Executive still do with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the not have an honest explanation. Also, there are 2 more unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4: 2-3) Secretaries from the Development Bureau with integrity This is the goal that the Hong Kong Christian Council strives problems. We certainly expect the government offi cials could to meet in the name of Jesus Christ. become the model for citizens, but we cannot expect they 3 2011-2012 Committee Members Executive Committee Chairperson: Honorary Treasurer: Rev. Yuen Tin-yau Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen, Thomas 2011-2012 Committee Members 2011-2012 1st Vice-Chairperson: Honorary Secretary: Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny 2nd Vice-Chairperson: Rev. Leung Shau-Shan, Lysta Elected Members: Ex-offi cio Members: Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Rev. Wu Ping-kit Ms. Yeung Kin-ha, Yvonne (since January 1, 2012) Dean Dr. Lo Cho-ching, Bob Rev. Dr. Lo Lung-kwong Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Lt-Col. Samuel X.T. Pho Rev. Chang Chun-wa Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee Rev. Yung Chuen-hung Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Rev. Dr. Chow Siu-chun, Simon Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei Dr. Chan Hiu-tung Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Dr. Hakan Granberg (since February 1, 2012) Dr. Leung-Ling T. W., Mary (until April 30, 2012) Rev. Shiba Mitsumasa Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Anderson His Eminence Metropolitan Nektarios Ms. Lai Sau-ling (until December 31, 2011) Ms. Elisa Nousiainen (until January 31, 2012) Rev. Ray Purvis (until April 27, 2012) Finance Committee Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen, Thomas (Chairperson) Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Rev. Yuen Tin-yau (Ex-offi cio member) Mr. Fung Sau-chung Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Mr. Yuen Hoi-Pak Mr. Lee Chi-yuen Mr. Wu Shiu-kee 4 Sharing and Church Witness Committee Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee (Chairperson) Ms. Lai Sau-ling Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen,Thomas Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Rev. Tang Tat-wing Mr. Simon Wong Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Mr. Cheuk Sai-ying Mr. Alan Ho Mr. Tony Wong Mr. Leung Shun-kwong Rev. Law Kit-choi Committee Members 2011-2012 Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny Mrs. Tina Hong Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Justice and Social Concern Committee Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei (Chairperson) Rev. Wong Ka-fai Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Ms. Wong Wai-fong, Fermi Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Ms. Wong Mei-fung, Davy Major Simon K. S. Tso Mr. Suen Lai-sang Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Rev. Hans Lutz Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Ms.