U Matters

Today, July 30^th is “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”, a day that has been set apart to educate and focus on the first responders of human trafficking. It has been reported that this industry is worth $150 billion dollars per year and includes sexual exploitation, illegal organ donation and forced labour - working in local restaurants, nail salons, garment factories, farms, hotels, slaughterhouses, packing factories, and private homes. It has been reported that human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world.

In Hong Kong, we give thanks for the organizations who are working in this area. Let’s continue to pray for and support the ministries of Sons and Daughters and STOP - Stop Trafficking of People - a Branches of Hope ministry - as the present pandemic creates additional challenges.

Oh Lord, you are a just and mighty God. We ask that you open our hearts and minds to the plight of those who are trapped in human trafficking - we lift before you the men, women and children and ask for your healing and protection. Lord, give us the strength, the power and the wisdom to do what we can. We pray for justice for the victims and wisdom for those who counsel and support. We pray for protection and provision for all the NGO’s working in this area. We pray for the oppressed and the oppressors - in Jesus name Amen.

“Again, I saw all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun. Look, the tears of the oppressed—with no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power—with no one to comfort them.” Ecclesiastes 4:1

Blessings, Pastor Michele 

FAMILY NEWS:

A member of our congregation attended the 8:45 service (and some of the 9:45) on July 12th. However, he was only diagnosed with Covid on July 23rd and is recovering in the hospital. Let’s continue to remember before the Lord those who are struggling with Covid.

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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 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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