U MATTERS
Our team has had a full week and it's only Thursday!
Pastor Ruth was farewelled and retired to the Philippines. Juliana led a group on a retreat providing rest, renewal and reprieve. Dan hosted a young adult's study and a wings and fries night - where connections were made and relationships fostered. Jacklien has been busy teaching, recruiting and recording editions of Kingdom Kids. Seb and Elise connected with youth over bowling and joined Chris for an online FB event. Joyce, Jessey and our admin team have been busy providing support for all our services and daily operations! This week, I enjoyed teaching a baptism class and on Saturday I will baptise someone at the beach that I taught earlier. It is so exciting to see God at work and ministries happening at Union Church.
I am grateful that all of these ministries (and much more) are supported in prayer. I give thanks for our team of prayer warriors and those who join our weekly Tuesday morning prayer times, as well, our deacons who gather on Friday mornings for prayer. Prayer is critical and foundational to all that we do.
C.S. Lewis put it, "God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other." (Mere Christianity)
We read in Scripture, "Then Jesus told them...about their need to pray always and not to lose heart." Luke 18:1 NRSV
As we look forward to the weeks and months ahead we will be busy and I am convinced we need to Lean into Prayer. If you would like to participate in prayer - I would love to hear from you.
Blessings, Pastor Michele
CHURCH IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Let's worship together in-person on Sunday, 5 June at one of the three services, 8:45am Family Communion, 9:45am Traditional Worship and 11:15am Contemporary Worship. This Sunday we are continuing with the "Lean-In" series with Dr. Lance Lee as our speaker. No registration required. Please have your phones ready for scanning with LeaveHomeSafe and up-to-date vaccination status.
If you are worshipping online we will livestream the 9:45am and 11:15am services here.
We are celebrating Communion this Sunday. Please prepare your bread and your wine/juice in advance.
FAMILY NEWS
Thank You: This Sunday at both the 9:45am and 11:15am services, we will be paying tribute to all our Sunday School Teachers for their dedication and love towards our Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry. Our Sunday School Teachers comprise of parents, young adults and youth who volunteered their Sunday mornings and Friday evenings to minister and care for our children. On behalf of all the children, parents and Union Church family, we would like to say 'A BIG THANK YOU' to all of our Sunday School Teachers, Creche volunteers and Youth assistants.
Creche: Agnes Cristina Yangkin, Arleen Teves, Hydz Jomiller, Michelle Bergabenia, Ruby Herico
Children's Sunday School: Aquin Dennison, Brad Landes, Elizabeth Pang, Grace Sadsad, Jessica Hexter, Jessica Leung, Kathleen Ting, Koon Wee, Lester Sadsad, Lindy Fok, Mandy Wong, Maurice Yeung, Simon Chiu, Sorena Primrose, Tanya Tam, Tariq Dennison, Yuh Bin, Alexis Chiu, Amber Maddess, Giselle Lee, Jody Lee.
Please help extend our thanks to all of our teachers and volunteers this Sunday when you see them at church. Thank you.
Compassion Project - Capture Hong Kong! 1 June - 31 August: We are collecting moments you have captured in Hong Kong to create a post card calendar. 52 photos will be selected for a 2023 calendar that will go on sale in October 2022 to benefit future outreach projects. Learn more here. Thank you in advance for sharing your view of Hong Kong with us!
THIS WEEK
New Study: The Artist Way, starting Tuesday, 7 June, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, online: Creativity Ministry invites you to join a study that explores The Artist Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. The 12-week study is open to men, women and young adults. Learn more and register.
New Men's Study: Gospel of John 13-17, starting Tuesday, 7 June, 8:00 - 9:00pm, online. How do you respond to life's trials? Hardships threaten to bring separation, sorrow and despair. But Jesus offers a better way. In daily troubles of every kind, we can seek God's comfort in confidence through faith. Men, we'd love to have you join this six-week study with Dan Tupps and Andrew Lo. Register here.
Young Adults New Study: "Be Still", Wednesdays, 8:00pm: In this video series, we will explore creative ways we can connect with God each day, learning how to practically develop and grow habits that cultivate daily stillness in the midst of our busy and fast-paced world. Questions? - contact Dan Tupps.
UPCOMING
The Compassion Project brings awareness to unmet needs, inviting God to act through a team of women willing to pause, pray + listen with a compassionate response. We are excited to launch our first summer projects! The goal is to invite friends to join church (us, you + me) outside the church building. Our team has developed three opportunities for you to join + invite people to come join us. Learn more and sign up.
Night Hike - Monday, 27 June, 5:45pm.
Wander + Explore, Sunday, 10 July, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Art in the Park, Saturday morning, 13 August
KINGDOM KIDS
In-person Creche and Children's Church, Sunday, 9:45am and 11:15am: We are looking forward to continue our learning of the fifth piece of God's Armor, Helmet of Salvation. Children ages 3 to 10 years old will meet in Room 2&3. Babies and toddlers are welcome to join our Creche Centre and enjoy a time to praise God and listen to some Bible stories.
Online Sunday School, Sunday, 10:30am: If your child is not able to make it to church in person, they are welcome to join us ONLINE via Zoom and learn together about the armor of God. Please email for the Zoom link.
Kingdom Kids Sunday edition - HELMET OF SALVATION: is available at the end of the 9:45am and 11:15am worship services on the Union Church website or Facebook page.
Sunday School Registration 2021-2022: Registration for the academic year 2021/2022 is open. Children ages 0-11 years old enrolling in our Creche and Sunday School programme must be registered by completing the form here. Registration forms are also available at the Children's welcome table. For more information, please visit our website or email or call 2101 0414.
YOUTH
No Friday Youth meeting on 3 June.
Sunday Youth: Book of James, 11:15 - 12:30pm
MISSIONS
Outreach to Home of Loving Faithfulness (HOLF) - Sunday, 26 June. We will share the painted birdhouses and small branches we've made and we will paint tyres for the sensory garden too. Please bring your creations back to Union for collection on/before 26 June. Register here. Transportation will be provide.
Light of the World Church and Preschool, Myanmar: Pastor Vum has requested we lift up the preschool and pray for its continued existence and operation. The government has recently closed private schools in the capitol of Naypyidaw. Please pray for God's protection upon the ministries and operation of the church and preschool that their lights may continue to shine for His glory.
Baptism
Are you following Jesus and want people to know? Share with others the new hope you have in Jesus through baptism. Interested and ready to celebrate? Contact Pastor Michele.
Small Groups
Stay connected and get support from your friends in a small group that is a tangible demonstration of God's love for us. Interested in joining one that is right for you? Contact so that we might suggest one for you.
Stephen Ministry
Lonely? Grieving? Going through a separation or divorce? Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support during life's challenges. Please contact
Giving
Thank you for your tithes and offerings! If you are not coming to church this Sunday, you may post a cheque payable to "Union Church", deliver it to the church office, or give online. May you be blessed as you give of your time, talent and treasure!
Prayer
These are troubling times. Sometimes we need people to come alongside for spiritual support. Would you like someone to pray with you? Simply email or WhatsApp us at +852 9182 7247. Our Deacons and prayer ministry team will respond.
Last week's sermon
"Lean-In - Overcoming Self-Doubt." Watch last week's message by Dan Tupps
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