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Acts@22A
"Making mature followers in all nations for Jesus Christ"
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Tuesday night architect Willem Jan de Hek gave a brilliant presentation, interspersed with spirited small group discussion, on the church. He traced the evolution of church buildings from a focus on the altar (Eucharist) to the pulpit (Bible) to the auditorium (performance). This helpful insight reminds me of three bestselling books: Loving God by Chuck Colson, Knowing God by J.I. Packer, and Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. When you think of God, do you want to love him, know him, or experience him? All three are critical but my hunch is that each of us has one of the three that is most meaningful.
Union is a place where you can love, know, and experience God through his Son Jesus Christ and his followers. Willem told us the purpose of the church is to meet God and to meet others. What a joy to be part of what the Lord is doing at Union. May this be a great week of knowing, experiencing, and loving God!
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Pastor Greg
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Opportunities at Union
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Left Behind BBQ
Left behind? Family visiting the rellies without you? Come join others in the UC family who are in the same situation. When: This Sunday, 13 Jul, 12:00PM BBQ on us.
Cruise into the Sunset and the Fall with the Union Church Family
Where: Sanya, Halong Bay
Costs: $3,365 -3,630 (depends on cabin category)
Summer Reflection Series: Church
Next week Ting Guevarra-Small will lead a talk, "Church: Why?" If someone asks you, why should I go to church, would you have a satisfactory answer? Why do you go to this church? Why did God create church at all? Let us discover the answers together. Ting holds an MA in Bible Exposition from Talbot Seminary in the US and has been heading our Kingdom Kids for 3 years. Join us on 15 Jul (Tuesday) at the Fellowship Hall, 7:00PM to 8:30PM, light dinner provided. For more information and registration please contact us at ting.guevarra@unionchurchhk.org or +2101 0414.
2014 Church Directory Is Now Available! If you have provided us with information, please pick up a copy at church this Sunday.
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Oasis
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16 Jul, 8:00PM (Refreshments start at 7:30PM)
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Kingdom Kids
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Summer Sunday School Lite Kingdom Kids invite children from 3 to 10 years old to join us in the Lower Annex after the family time worship at our 9:30AM and 11:00AM Services this Sunday, 13 Jul. Each week we will go to the circus, meet interesting bible characters and learn how we can use our gifts in this video series called "Under the Big Top" from Elevate Pastors.
Vacation Bible School Summer Sunday School just got weird! Kingdom Kids invite all children from 3 to 9 years old to "WEIRD ANIMALS: Where Jesus' Love is One-of-a-Kind." For five Sundays in the summer 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug at 9:30AM and 11:00AM, we will have songs, skits, bible story-telling, games, snacks and science experiments. Registration is required and volunteers from 10 years old and above are needed! For more information, contact
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Youth
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Last call for youth & family Mission Trip to the Philippines To reserve your spot or get more information e-mail Brenna at
When: 1 - 4 October
Where: Tacloban, Philippines With Kids International Ministry
Cost: $5,000 per person
Who: Youth and their Families (8 years and older)
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Outreach & Missions
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Volunteers Needed in Hong Kong! Come and join the team as we serve meals prepared by a restaurant in Shim Shui Po to the homeless in the area. We had a wonderful turn out when Union served the homeless in Sham Shui Po in April/June.
Date: Saturday, 26 Jul
Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Please note participants will be limited to 25 team members. This is a wonderful ready made way to get involved in community outreach. Please email Peggy Toh (
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Last Week's Sermon
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Please click on the link below to download
"God's Mercy or Mine?" by Pastor Greg Anderson
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Union Church, 22A Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2523 7247 | Fax: +852 2524 0473
Email:
www.unionchurchhk.org
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