U Matters

With so much change and transition in individual lives, the city and the world, we are grateful that there are some consistencies. First of all, scripture says, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Second, we have been blessed to have the consistent leadership of those in worship ministry. Thank you especially to the long term ministry of our choir director Forrest Morr, Rob and Betty Porter on Sound and video and Chris York our worship director.

This past week we celebrated, by Zoom, Barbara and Chris York’s 10 year anniversary at Union Church. What a milestone! Not all worship directors are able to lead in both traditional and contemporary worship styles. Over the years, Chris has also worked with children in music makers, with the children’s Sunday School for Christmas, the choir and developed various worship leaders.  The church has also benefited from Barbara’s teaching - thank you for leading a small group, working in the sound booth for “easy worship,” and being a Stephens Minister. As our worship services go back online again, we are so grateful for the expertise, the commitment and the servant heart you all have. Lord bless you as we continue to work together to glorify God and build up His kingdom

Blessings, Pastor Michele 

FAMILY NEWS:

The draft minutes of the Union Church AGM are now available for viewing on the notice board at church. If you attended the AGM, your feedback is welcome! To help facilitate communication and review, feel free to request a copy of the Honorary Secretary, Bronwyn Alexander. Comments are due back to the Honorary Secretary by Sunday evening, 9 August 2020 to allow finalisation of the minutes by the Committee of Management. Thank you

THIS WEEK:

Please join us this Sunday, ONLINE ONLY, at 9:45AM for our traditional service and 11:15AM for our contemporary service. Please join us via our website, mobile app or Facebook page.

If you are unable to be online at the time of our worship services, you can watch our them later in the day, again via our website, app or Facebook page.  Don't forget that you can still give your offering online via the giving page of our website, or by using the QR code below. You can also send us a cheque, made payable to "Union Church" or "Friends of Hong Kong Charities, Inc" if you are a US taxpayer. Please send them to: 18F, Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Upcoming:

Inner City Ministries focuses on helping the ethnic minorities and their families in Hong Kong. One special group of people that Inner City Ministries help are recovering drug addicts. After a year of rehab, many of these individuals cannot find employment, and they quickly slip back into drug abuse. If you know of any job opportunities that are open to hiring rehabilitated individuals, please contact emmanuel@innercityministries.org.

Another exciting opportunity is to volunteer and help in their children’s program. Learn more about how to keep kids safe or to mentor them at innercityministries.org/children

Sons & Daughters, our neighbours in Wan Chai, share God's love with the women and men of the red light districts throughout Hong Kong.  Calling all bakers! Your baking skills can help open doors and transform lives in the red light districts. Email info@sonsanddaughters.org.hk to help! They are also in need of food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, electronics, and board games. If you're able to make a donation, please see the items needed at: https://forms.gle/ZDzeekPP2Nhdpekg6

Pour out your love 傾福行動 - https://fundrazr.com/pouroutyourlove: We invite you to share the blessings and contribute one-tenth of your $10,000 government subsidy for the ICC children.

Connecting:

The Marriage Course: please contact Joanna Yau for more details.

Pastoral Care Support, if you are looking for some support and prayer please let our staff know. Contact Ministry leaders directly or admin at:   or call 6225 5042.

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