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Wow!  It’s June. This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, Communion, and a number of baptisms.

We also celebrate the last Men’s Gathering of the year with Matthew on Saturday.

Sunday night Dr. Lauren Pfister gave a magisterial lecture on James Legge and the history of
Union Church.  If you missed it, you can listen to it on the webpage or your Union App.  I found it especially interesting that there have been five church buildings in three locations since Union was founded in 1844.

As we prepare to celebrate the last service in our current sanctuary in August, think about
how we can “finish well.”  There have been so many people who met Jesus in our current facility, so many weddings, funerals, and services.  We thank God as we turn the page of this chapter and prepare for the next.

Pastor Greg

 

 

 

This Week

Men's Fellowship OMEGA Dinner
Saturday, 3 June, 6:30-9:00PM, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road
This is the last Men’s Fellowship dinner before the summer. Please invite your non-Christian friends.  Peter Fishwick has generously agreed to host us at the Hong Kong Club.  Please save the date.  Buffet dinner with unlimited drinks. $500 HKD per person.  RSVP to Pastor Matthew.

Small Group Leader Training
Sunday, 4 June 12:15-2:00PM
Please join us if you are a small group leader! Lunch provided. RSVP Pastor Michele. You will not want to miss!

 

BUFF

UCare Phone Calls From now until Friday, 16 June Pastors, Ministry Directors, Deacons, CoM and BUFF Leaders will reach out to you with a personal phone call and ask you about your greatest needs from Union Church and any concerns you have. We are looking forward to talking to you!

Opportunities

Annual Summer Kick Off BBQ, Sunday 11 June, 12:15PM
Fellowship Hall, Courtyard & Kitchen
Please join us for our annual tradition - please bring a salad or dessert, your family and your appetite! If you are interested in being part of our BBQ team please see Pastor Michele.

Farewelling Pastor Matthew
Sunday 25 June is Pastor Matthew's last Sunday with us.  We will be hosting a lunch from 12:20 to 1:20PM to celebrate his five year ministry at Union Church.  If you would like to share in the meal, please bring a dish of food to contribute. 

Prayer for Union Come lift up the needs of Union Church. Join us every Tuesday morning at 7:30AM for a time of prayer in the sanctuary. 

Youth

Regular Friday Youth Group
Juniors will meet from 6:00 to 8:00PM, Seniors meet from 7:30 to 9:00PM with optional hang out in the Youth Lounge afterwards until 10:00PM.

Youth Sunday Life 
9:30-10:30AM, Youth Lounge
Sunday Life at 9:30AM. All ages will meet in the Youth Lounge to play games, have fellowship and watch the next NOOMA video to discuss together. This weeks’ NOOMA video is titled "Store.” It delves into how Jesus did at times feel anger – but that he used this anger towards meaningful and constructive ends. How can we emulate him and do the same?

End of the Year Party
Friday, 16 June
We are nearing the end of the year for Youth Group, so start getting ready for our End of the Year party! This will be a great time to get together and celebrate the year as a whole. In addition we’ll have the chance to say goodbye (and congratulations) to our graduating seniors, while welcoming the upcoming Youth from Children’s Ministry!

Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? Check out the many ways you can be involved:
-Friday Night Youth Group: fellowship night every Friday at Union Church
-Sunday Life: Bible teaching, small groups conversations on Sunday morning
-Cooking Ministry: cooking a good meal for the group on Friday Night
-Youth Band: Worship Team, 1hour practice every Friday
-Christian Clubs: student fellowship at 2 international schools; WIS on Fridays, HKIS High School on Wednesdays.

Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Student Graduation
On Sunday, 11 June, children born in the year 2006 will be graduating from Sunday School and we will have a short graduation ceremony at the 11:00 AM service. Please join us as we bless these children on their next journey in seeking Christ through the youth program. 

Dad's Date
Please save the date, 18 June for Dad’s Date. In celebrating Father’s Day, Kingdom Kids is organising an afternoon of activities for all the fathers and children of Union Church. It will take place at the Fellowship Hall from 12:15PM. Light lunch will be provided. Please sign up at or at the Kingdom Kids Table if you would like to join us. 

End of the Year Party 
On Sunday, 25 June, children are invited to join us for some fun games and pizzas as we celebrate the end of our Sunday School year. There will be some water games and an extra change of clothes may be required. 

Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration
Sunday School Registration for academic year 2017/2018 is now open. In order to help us plan our program well and serve your family better, we would appreciate it if you could kindly register your children here. All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Crèche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form. For more information, please visit Union Church's website or contact us at  or 2101 0414.

Mission

All-Church Mission Trip to Manila, October 2017
Sign-up now for Union Church’s annual All-Church Mission Trip to Manila in partnership with Kids International Ministries (KIM).
Everyone is welcome to join: KIM is baby and youth friendly! 
The dates of the trip are 29 September to 02 October 2017, but you can also extend your stay in the Philippines if you want to! The current early-bird price for the trip is $4,200.
Unaccompanied youth will stay 3 more days with Anto (until 05 October, price: $5,600) to enjoy a visit to Puerto Galera. Contact Anto to register. 

Last Week's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download

"Faith Works: Faith Vs Favoritism" by Pastor Greg Anderson

"What James Legge Would Say to Us in Our Season of Transition" by Professor Lauren Pfister
 

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