Around the world, the Christian church is getting ready for a season of reflection and preparation before Easter. The forty days, which commence Ash Wednesday (March 6th), represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of the evil one and preparing to begin his ministry.

 

Lent is a time of reflection and examination, a time to open our hearts to God’s grace through prayer, surrender, confession, fasting and giving. Lent is a wonderful opportunity to re-align ourselves with God, His Church and with one another. 

 “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love and he relents from sending calamity.  Joel 2:12-13

 

As we journey toward Easter, consider doing something new to refresh your spiritual life. Take an intentional time out with God, commit to a time of regular prayer and fasting, listen to daily accounts of the Gospel of Luke through the One Campaign, study the final words of Jesus in the book the Crucified Life. We invite you to consider joining us next Wednesday for our Ash Wednesday service, and prepare your heart for the greatest love story ever told. 

Blessings,

Pastor Michele

Notice of AGM
Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 23 March 2019 at 6:00PM. Please come join us as we celebrate together, and give glory to God. Non-members are welcome to attend. 

 

Nominations Announcement
Nominations for 2019 Committee of Management (CoM) are now open to the church. Members of 6 months and longer, over 18 years of age and in good standing, who wish to nominate a candidate for the 2019 CoM, please fill in a nominations form available on the Welcome Table or from the church office and submit to the office, attention the Honorary Secretary. Nominations must be seconded by another voting member and have the agreement of the nominee. The candidate will also need to be over 18 years old, a member for more than 6 months and in good standing.

Nomination for CoM members will be closed on Friday 8th of March 2019.

Minutes Available

If you would like to read the minutes from the Special General Meeting they are available at the Welcome Table.

Please join us Sunday, 10 March at 5:15PM for a meditative service of prayer and singing in the style of Taizé.  The service will include songs, scripture, prayer, a short message, and time for silence and reflection.  

 

Wednesday, 6 March, 2019: dinner at 7:00PM, worship at 7:45PM
Join us for an Ash Wednesday Service. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and marks the 40 days before Easter. It is a period of fasting and renewal.

 

The Crucified Life: a study of Jesus' last seven words. Offered at ReCharge, beginning 13 March, and Sundays after the 11:15AM service, beginning 10 March.

 

Join churches around Hong Kong and listen to the Gospel of Luke and Acts during Lent.

Kick off with Randy Frazee, co author (with Max Lucado) of The Story.
When: 2 March 2019, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: International Christian Assembly, North Point.
Registration: http://onehongkong2019.eventbrite.hk

 

 

Opportunities

Baptism and Membership

Adult Education

Young Adults

Union Church is always looking for people to serve. If you would like to be an usher, greeter or bible reader, please see Pastor Michele.
 

 

 

 

Local Mission - Sons and Daughters (S&D) is a ministry that seeks to reach out to the men and women in the red-light districts of Hong Kong. There are many opportunities for volunteer support, including the following: lunchtime intercessory prayer, male and female volunteers for outreach ministry, house parents for their shelter, education providers for job skills/training as part of their exit program, administrative support, musicians and worship leaders, social work interns, cookie baking, card writing, and assistance with fundraisers. There are several upcoming information sessions on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00PM (20 March, 17 April, and 22 May). If you want to get involved or learn more, please contact Janice Chan or Brittney Tsang.

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