U MATTERS

This week, the Joint Leaders met on Zoom. It was such an encouragement - to learn of the progress of the new 22A, to hear the thoughtful recommendations and report from the BUFF team, to see the excitement and to witness the unity among our leadership. What a joy!

I was also encouraged this week to learn about how many people are connected to Bible studies, are excited about being equipped as Stephen Ministers, are exploring Christianity through Alpha and who are reaching out to the community. There is a lot going on around us, let’s continue to pray. “Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them; outlive a generation, outlive an age, outlive a world.” E. M. Bounds Let’s pray for our leaders, our staff, our church, our witness, our outreach, our mandate – ‘to make disciples of all nations and to baptise them.’

Jeremiah wrote, “I know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out - plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen. When you come looking for me, you'll find me. I'll make sure you won't be disappointed." God's Decree. Jeremiah 29:11-14 MSG

God has good plans for us as individuals and as a faith community. May we continue to trust in Him and commit our ways to Him, for He is faithful and good.

Blessings, Pastor Michele

CHURCH ONLINE

Let's worship together! This Sunday we are continuing with the seven "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Book of John. Join us for the 9:45am (Traditional) and 11:15am (Contemporary) services here and on Facebook.

Join us during Zoom Coffee Hour - a great time to catch up. Email us to get the Zoom link.

PRAYING WITH YOU

These are difficult 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. 

GIVING

Thank you as you continue to tithe and give of your time and talent! May you experience the joy and blessing of giving. 

Giving by HK taxpayers - the deadline is next week! If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, kindly date and send your cheques made payable to “Union Church” to the Union Church Accounts department no later than 31 March 2022. If it is late, your donation cannot be recognised in the 2021/2022 HK tax year. For other methods of giving, please refer to our website. 

The church remains closed. If you need to drop something off, there is a box right outside the front door. Please email Admin to make arrangements. Thank you for understanding.

TONIGHT

Alpha Course, 7:45pm, tonight! The class remains open to newcomers who are curious about Jesus and the Christian faith. Tonight we look at Jesus and address the question "Why did he die?" Invite someone and Zoom in! 

THIS WEEK

Women's Ministry - Let's Koinonia! Tuesday, 29 March, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Zoom: Women - you and your friends are invited to this wonderful evening of fellowship + worship and testimonies by Nutsa + Lakshmi. Register here.

LENT 

Every week, Juliana shares a new Lesson on Lent. Last Sunday's theme was about the wilderness. Watch here.

We have many ways to connect during Lent. We look forward to seeing you online! 

Praying as ONE individually -

• ONE2022 Hearing the Word campaign - Here is a video from Aaron Tan and Morgan Jackson who recently visited us virtually. 
  
  
• “Praying as ONE” guides us daily through scripture and prayers of our leaders. Scan the QR code or click here to opt in to get the prayers and occasional messages from Union Church. Be sure to add the Union Church WhatsApp number to your Contact list. +852 9182 7247 - Click here to download the church profile.  

Praying as ONE corporately - Last night we prayed for Union Church. Join us again next Wednesday, 30 March, 7:30pm. Register here to receive the Zoom link. 

Men's Online Study - Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm and Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm, 30 & 31 March: Men are taking a closer look at Jesus' seven "I AM" statements from the Gospel of John. Two options: Andrew Lo and Warren Ke are facilitating on Wednesdays, while Dan Tupps is facilitating on Thursdays. Please register here.

Young Adults Online Study - Wednesdays at 8:00pm: Join us on 30 March for our next instalment of Jesus' seven "I AM" statements from the Gospel of John. Contact Dan Tupps

ALSO THIS WEEK

MISSIONS 

Young Life's BentoCamp, Mon-Fri, 4-8 April, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Online: Hey campers - you are invited to meet HKYL over lunch hour and enjoy a virtual camp - while experiencing in-person camp components in a package they will post to you. Learn more and register.

From Omicron to Alpha - Lessons Learned from the Pandemic (in Cantonese language): Alpha Hong Kong has invited key leaders in the city to share their insights and learnings from these unique times. Register here to hear from Antony Leung tomorrow 25 March and David Wong on 1 April. 

4.2.20 Foundation: Our ministry partner has 117 students representing 25 nations currently learning biblical Hebrew with 4.2.20-IBLT, both online and in the residential programme. Among the residential students, there are four Deaf-language translation consultants from Russia and Ukraine. Their work will open up full Bible translation access for up to 1M people. Please pray as they stand in the gap for Deaf men and women in this war-torn area. Learn more about 4.2.20 Foundation.

ICC Family Partners Programme Virtual Tour: On Thursday, 9 June, 5:00pm, ICC will give you an exclusive, in-depth look at a typical day in one of the Family Partner Programme's Cross-Care teams. Visit a family they serve and tour a centre that provides therapy, special education and social support. See the transformation up close. Save the date! 

Meet Our Ministry Partners - St Barnabas' Society and Home (SBSH) - Sunday, 10 April. Save the date - plan to meet up with SBSH during Zoom Coffee Hour at 10:45am. 

Light of the World Church and Preschool, Myanmar: Please continue to pray for the health, safety and provision of all involved in the church and the preschool. Pray that more children and their families will be reached with the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. 

Small Groups

Stay connected while church is online. The support from your friends in a small group is tangible demonstration of God's love for us. Interested in joining one? There are groups for women, men, couples, day-time, night-time, etc. Contact  so that we might suggest a good group for you. 

RightNow Media

Looking for the Netflix of Bible study videos? You have free access to RightNow Media's streaming library of 20,000+ Bible study videos through the Union Church account. Learn how to access them here. 

Stephen Ministry

Many of us are going through a crisis or a difficult time. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support during life's challenges. Please contact  if we can help. 

Last week's service

“I AM - The Gate" Rev Dr Michele Bland

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