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U MattersSince my sermon on Psalms 23 a number of people have shared what “the Lord is my shepherd” means to them. Others thanked me for the illustration about my deaf and blind dog Minnie. It is clear we have a dog-loving congregation, so my sermon was about our God and my dog. That brings up the old joke about a dyslexic Atheist who boldly proclaimed, “Dog is dead.” Our God is not dead but many who talked to me this week are going through a deep and dark valley in their lives. Relational, financial, spiritual, vocational and health challenges seem so overwhelming to so many of us. How comforting that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads his followers to ministries of care, compassion, and companionship. If you are going through a dark valley, don’t go through it alone. Union is about to launch a special ministry of pastoral care. Check with and pray with someone who will be there for you—following the example of a God who is always there.
In consultation with Union’s leaders, I will be taking a two month break this summer. There are some personal and family matters that demand my attention. I ask for your prayer during this critical time. I will be gone from 8 July to 7 September. Pastor Michele and Anto will be joined for a month by Pastor Matthew Frederick. May God change us and use us in this summer. Gratefully, Pastor Greg OpportunitiesGood News! The 8:45AM SUNDAY SERVICE will continue throughout the summer!
Due to the fullness of our other worships, why not try out another worship time this summer! Our 8:45AM service is a refreshing service option and family friendly with communion every Sunday. We will carry on throughout the summer this year into the autumn. We would love to see you there! VBS Sunday School Volunteers Kingdom Kids is currently seeking volunteers for our VBS Sunday School program in August. If you are youth, young adult and/or parents who would like to get involved in our fun VBS program, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us at . You may be required to commit up to two hours of your time every Sunday in August and first Sunday in September for both the 9:45AM and 11:15AM services. LadiesNew Morning Summer Study:
Ladies looking for a summer study? Join us Friday morning for "God's Answer to Life's Difficult Questions", a Rick Warren study. Topics include How Can I Cope with Stress? How Can I Rebound from Failure? How Can I be Confident in Crisis? etc. We will meet 10:00AM - 12:00NN and would love to have you join us. Contact Pastor Michele for questions. ServeIf you are looking for a place to serve at Union Church Pastor Michele would love to chat! Baptism / MembershipBaptism - If you would like to be baptized please note that classes will begin on Tuesday, 10, 17, 24 July. 7:30PM at Union Church. If you would like to be baptized but these dates don't work for you please see Pastor Michele. Membership - if you are not a member and would like to be, please download application form here or collect a peach coloured application form at the Welcome Table and/or see Pastor Michele. Small GroupsSmall groups are where we dig into the nitty-gritty of following Jesus. Studying the Bible, reading topical books, praying, laughing and eating together--small groups are where we connect with each other. Groups meet all over Hong Kong on different days of the week. Interested? Contact Monte Peterson or sign up here. YouthYouth Summer Program Kingdom KidsSunday School Lite, Sundays, 8, 15, 22, 29 July at 9:45AM & 11:15AM.
Regular Sunday School will be on break for the month of July and August, instead Kingdom Kids will run Sunday School Lite titled "Hands on Faith” - Science Bible Lessons. For the month of July, children ages 3-11 years old will meet at Room 2&3 for Science Bible Lessons and Experiments at both the 9:45AM and 11:15AM services. Children’s Summer Program For families who are around this summer, we have some exciting weekdays children’s program lineup as follow: Program 1 - Floral Alphabet Watercolor Painting Course (6-12 years old) & Pattern/Animal Stamping (3-5 years old) with By Mamalaterre. Session 1: Mon, Tues, Fri / 9, 10, 13 of July, from 10:00AM to 12:00NN, cost HK$500 per child. Session 2: Wed, Thur, Fri / 18, 19 , 20 of July, from 10:00AM to 12:00NN, cost HK$500 per child. Program 2 - "Daniel in the Lion’s Den” Drama workshop (3-12 years old) with mini performance at the end of the workshop, taught by Dove Tales Theatre Company. Session 1: Mon - Fri / 30 July - 3 August, from 9:30AM to 12:30PM, with mini performance for families on Friday, 3 August at 12:00NN. Cost HK$750 per child. Space in the Summer Program will only be reserved once payment is received in full. Please sign up or at the Welcome Table. Please make cheque payable to "Union Church". VBS Sunday School, 5, 12, 19, 26 August & 2 September, 9:45AM & 11:15AM Kingdom Kids will run VBS Sunday School for the month of August. Children ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for a fun Vacation Bible Study titled “SHIPWRECKED”. You may register or at the Welcome Table starting from this Sunday. Children are welcome to bring friends along too, VBS Sunday School is free for all. Sunday School 2018/2019 Registration is Now Open Sunday School Registration for academic year 2018/2019 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 CHILDREN or 2101 0414. Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation. MissionLocal Mission - Fundraising Walkathon for KSA Prison Ministry
The Hong Kong Christian Kun Sun Association (KSA) will hold a fundraising walkathon “Prayer Walk”, on 29 September, Saturday afternoon, for their prison ministry that has been operating for 40 years. It would be a good chance to walk with the ministry's supporters, the rehabilitated persons as well as their families, witnessing God’s work and reaching out to those behind the bars. For details, please refer to the documents as attached (Leaflet, Letter, and Application Form). Family in NeedWe have been praying for Gavin Shui as he battles cancer. Please check out this link on how you can register as a donor for Gavin and others who need a bone marrow transplant.
OutreachElderly Home Visit Job OpportunitiesUnion Church is hiring: We are filling full-time roles for Operations Director, Children's Ministry Assistant, and Crèche Coordinator. You can see the job descriptions on the Union website here. Please help us share these openings on your social media and send any referrals to Anita Au or Josephine Lee.
Last Week's Sermon"Finding Jesus in the Psalms" by Pastor Greg Anderson |