The first part of the week seemed to focus on ‘goodbye.’ On Monday we bid farewell to Verena and Ulises Espinosa – they were involved in Prison Ministry, Bible Studies and Stephen’s Ministry and will be missed (they leave Sunday). On Tuesday many bid an eternal farewell to Tom Young -a friend to many at Union Church. On Wednesday some bid farewell to the thought of worshipping on Sunday mornings in their pajamas -when the much-awaited announcement allowing churches to resume in half capacity was lifted.
COVID has made some things challenging and saying goodbye properly is one of them. As I was thinking of goodbyes, I am mindful of the people who slipped away from Hong Kong and Union Church in the past few months -I am saddened that we were unable to bid you a proper farewell. To you we say we miss you and we are grateful that you have been a part of our community! To you we say thank you for your friendship and time with us! To you we say we hope you will continue to remain connected to Union Church -know you have a family here. Best wishes and farewell to Sebbie and Lloyd Ushe (Michaela and Nathanial); Anja and Harry Depree (Alexandra, Timothy, Natasha and Nicole); George and Melissa Lin (George, Harrington, Monte); Joseph and Iris Ma (Tsz Pok Ma); and Joseline and Jeffery Lim (Joshua). If you have left Hong Kong and we have missed, you -apologies -please drop us a line.
“A church is not something you go to it’s a family you belong to.”
Blessings, Pastor Michele