Logo

 

Banner Image:   bannerImage UK
Template Mode:   About Us

UK Churches


In order to help Hong Kong families moving to UK, it’s good to know more about their needs.

The HK movers are starting from the beginning, so getting accurate information about available accommodation, schools, jobs, travel, tax and finance etc is important. Some general daily tips about DIY, gardening, grocery shopping and official applications (eg obtaining a National Insurance number, registering with a local GP, and applying for a driving licence) are needed. Language is another of the difficulties. Many have experienced their relationships with family members and friends being ripped apart by polarized political opinions.

These are all pressures faced by Hong Kong families arriving in the UK.

Click here for a story from Wendy Lau who arrived in England in September from Hong Kong. She describes how a Baptist church helped her family settle.
 
Read more about their needs in three stages by following the links below.

Click here to find out what to do next.
Icon
    Post     Tweet

Jehovah Jireh - God is our provider!       


CandyChoyGreetings! Since February 2022, I have been the Hong Kong network minister in the West of England Baptist Network, and I am excited by what God is doing and the opportunities for me to serve. 

New migrants face huge changes either from Hong Kong or other countries. They often experience many difficulties, struggles and anxieties. My role helps me connect HKers with our local Baptist churches, as well as networking across different church groups and denominations. I help provide appropriate support for both daily life and spiritual life.   

Hallelujah! Some HKers that I have been working with have responded to the word of God and recently we had a baptism. These people have become increasingly engaged with their local churches. There are now more than 130 HKers in Baptist Churches in the West of England. As HKers we enjoy serving our one Lord alongside people from all nations!  

After more than one year, some HK fellowships have been established across the West of England, mainly in Bristol and Bath. Moreover, Ladies Talk, a bible study and disciple group for women, is held regularly on weekdays. We treasure gathering every time to share, eat, HKers Bristolpray, study, and support each other. We have already started a new theme, the 7 'I Am' statements in the Gospel of John. We are excited to study and find out more about God every time we meet. Furthermore, we hold ‘Christianese’ Class for HKers.   This is a group to help HKers understand more about the terminology (and jargon) of Christianity. Thanks to Fishponds Baptist Church and Broadmead Baptist Church who both generously support and offer hospitality for this.  

Jehovah Jireh! God is our provider indeed. Everything started from zero, but God is making things happen and it’s so incredible. My motto is “Put our plans in God’s hands and HE provides in his time.” I trust that God will lead us, equip us, and continue to bless us as we seek to serve him according to his will and his way.  

Please let me know if you meet HKers who live in the West of England, who might want to connect with me or connect with God!  
July 2023
    Post     Tweet
Jehovah Jireh - God is our provider
Reflections shared by Candy Choy (Hong Kong Network minister in WebNet)
Resources for churches
hkneeds
How UK churches can help
Information for Baptist churches in the UK preparing to welcome Hong Kongers in their community
 Baptists Together Hong Kong Response 
Posted: 11/03/2024
Posted: 11/03/2024
Posted: 11/03/2024
Posted: 11/03/2024
Posted: 11/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
Posted: 17/03/2023
Posted: 13/10/2022
Posted: 13/10/2022
Posted: 30/09/2022
Posted: 31/05/2022
Posted: 25/10/2021
Posted: 08/10/2021
Posted: 10/08/2021