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Town Hall

If you missed this event, please catch the replay here. Also, Pastor Richard will be hosting two Refresh Tours, to take people around the RUC facility.

Church Announcements

The following prospective members have completed the membership class, and the interview process with the view of being recommended for membership. Should you have any concerns or comments, please raise them with any of the Pastoral Team:

Church Announcements, Missions

Short term missions trip to France 2023

To serve with our missionaries Martin & Petro De Lange Working among Turkish believers in France Dates: 26th April – 3rd May We will be running the children’s program at a weekend camp for Turkish believers from all over France. If…

Church Announcements

Library Open On Sundays

Rosebank Union Church Library is proud to announce its reopening after both Sunday Services. Everyone is more than welcome to pop in for a variety of books, and DVDs to read/watch in-house or at leisure at home. There are also some books that…

Church Announcements

Young Adults and youth worship Night

Young Adults and Youth Worship Night Friday 22 July 6:30 for 7pm - 9:00pm In the auditorium at Rosebank Union Church More info contact Rozanne@ruc.org.za

Church Announcements, Pastoral Moment

Day of Prayer and Fasting

On the last Wednesday of every month we have our day of prayer and fasting, culminating in the combined online prayer meeting at 7:00pm on Zoom. In this short video Pastor Richard explains what fasting is and how and why it is important…

Church Announcements, Missions

Missions Update – Stefan & Marie Dell

Stefan & Marie Dell work with Campus Crusade for Christ and are based in Florida. They give us an update, tell some stories of church planting and transformation. If you missed their report back in the service you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/s28f8SmQfWA They…

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Missions Report – Wendy Lock

Wendy Lock one of our missionaries, who serves at Faith Academy in Manilla in the Philippines is back in South Africa on furlough. We encourage you to watch her feedback video on YouTube, on our social media after the service please check it…

Church Announcements, Pastoral Moment

Pastoral Moment

We hope you enjoyed celebrating Easter this year as much as we did! As the Easter festivities subside (and with it the associated public holiday season), we are reminded that we constantly live our lives in proximity to the empty cross. Which is just another way of saying ‘Gospel Culture’!

Church Announcements

Youth Mission Trip

The youth will be going to serve the community of Shongwe in Mpumalanga. They will be running a kids club and soccer ministries and doing various community service projects. On Sunday 12 June after all 3 services please join us in the outdoor…

Church Announcements

Ministry Report Video

Thanks to our ministry leaders and to Jaime Lopez for putting together this fantastic video highlighting the work of our church ministries in 2021.

Church Announcements

Annual Report

Please follow the link to download the 2021-2022 Annual Report of our Ministries and Operations. Download

Church Announcements

An Update from JBC in Alex

Last year we partnered with Johannesburg Bible College and Rays of Hope to launch a new campus for JBC at the Rays of Hope facilities in Alexandra Township. This was only possible through the generosity of you - the church at RUC! Here is a short update video from Rev. Dr. Nat Schluter - the principal of the Johannesburg Bible College.

Church Announcements, Weekly Bulletin

Ladies Bible Study

Take Courage - by Jennifer Rothschild. A study of Haggai Stating Friday, 18 March In the Galilee room Time : 9:am

Church Announcements

Easter Choir

Easter is almost upon us! This year, we are looking at forming an RUC choir for this event. We are not looking for professional singers, but if you have experience singing in choirs or would say that you can hold a note, please consider joining…

Printed Bulletin

If you would like a printed monthly bulletin, please pick up a copy at the Welcome Desk.

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Arkadiy & Anneke Naydenov – International Messengers – Ukraine

Pray for the Naydenovs as theyfled Ukraine to Hungary and have now returned to South Africa.

Church Finances

Praise God for his continued provision for the church through the faithful giving of our members. Read the Finance Update from Fincom.

Employment Needed

Patricia Ledwaba, who used to run the Street Café, needs a job desperately so that she can provide for her 2 daughters. If you know of any opportunities for her, please contact Shelley@ruc.org.za

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New CEO

The search has started for a new CEO for Rays of Hope. For more information about the role, the job description or to apply, please contact Luiza Dehrmann at luiza.dehrmann@farolconsulting.co.za.

Smart Phones for Ignition Students

We are making a request for smartphones for the Ignition students to be able to complete some of their university requirements and engage with their mentors

A4 cereal boxes for ECD children’s art

Our ECD centre is looking for cereal boxes to use as storage “files” for our little people’s creative work. If you have any empty boxes, please drop them off at the Rays of Hope office.

Rays of Hope, Weekly Bulletin

OUT-of-Alex experience – Rays of Hope camp

At the end of September, Rays of Hope will be taking all our young people on a camp. It is a 3-day life-changing out-of-Alex experience for them and this is the time that we truly get to share the truth about God's love with them. We're…

Rays of Hope, Weekly Bulletin

Donations of goods

We are so grateful for all the donations received from the RUC congregation and are appealing once again for gently used clothing and goods. We wanted to let you know that we take whatever can be used in Alex to our partners there, and whatever…

Rays of Hope, Weekly Bulletin

#WarmUpAlex

It’s that time of the year again when Rays of Hope collects winter warmers to distribute to the most vulnerable in Alex – and it’s going to be cold this winter! We’re collecting blankets, jackets, beanies, gloves, scarfs and winter…

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Mentors for Young Adults

Rays of Hope is looking to support some young adults through a six-month long mentorship engagement. The requirement is for a mentor to spend 1-hour every month virtually with the young adult to guide, share, advise and assist them on their…

Rays of Hope

Tax year-end donation to Rays of Hope

It's nearly the end of the tax year, so why not give yourself a tax break, by making a tax deductible donation to Rays of Hope, Rosebank's social outreach partner. All cash donations are eligible for Section 18A certificate. Please send your…

Rays of Hope

Sponsor a Child

We’re looking for partners to sponsor a child to attend one of the Rays of Hope programmes. For a fixed monthly amount between R500 and R1250, you can ensure that a child gets the support and care that he or she needs. Go to www.raysofhope.co.za/sponsor…

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