The Thanksgiving Communion Service was held at the H.K.S.K.H. St John’s Cathedral on 20th November 2016. Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and Honorary Patron of the Welfare Council, the Most Revd Dr Paul Kwong officiated at the service, whereas Bishop of the H.K.S.K.H. Diocese of Western Kowloon the Rt Revd Andrew Chan delivered the sermon. Members of the congregation included Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Services) Mr Lam Ka-tai, JP; members of the Standing Committee and various commissions of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui; members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and staff of the Welfare Council; members of the clergy; and friends of the Council. In addition to a hymn offering by a Sheng Kung Hui choir, a choir comprised of Council staff also sang “Here I am, Lord”. Attendees prayed in unison to thank the Lord for guiding the organisation in providing services for people in need.
Please click the link below for the semon delivered by the Rt Revd Andrew Chan (Chinese only):