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U Matters

This Sunday we will take a 10/10/10 offering.  Working with the Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor, we will take a special offering to address the needs of the over one million HK residents living in poverty.  The Missions Committee, along with a number of Union members, support this ministry with their time and expertise.

We have a special guest preacher at the 8:45AM service as well as an interview with her at 9:45AM and 11:15AM.  Rev. Esther Tung leads the prison ministry in HK.  For years Union members have been going to the men's prisons.  More recently a large group from our booming Women's Ministry have started to go to the women's prisons.  You will have the chance to meet the amazing minister who God has used to help us reach prisoners with the Gospel.  What changed lives we have seen!

By the way, our 8:45AM service is blossoming in attendance but we can still guarantee you a seat.  If you haven't tried it, this would be the week to go!

Gratefully
Pastor Greg

This Week

This Sunday 15 October, Union will take the annual 10/10/10 offering at all services.  Working with the Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor, we encourage each person to give generously to fund creative programs to reach the surprisingly large percentage of Hong Kong people in poverty. 

Name tags available!  Stop by the Name Tags Table and pick up your name tag this Sunday! Our Union Welcome Committee have provided name tags to help us all get to know one another better during our time of transition. If your name does not appear we will be happy to provide one for you.  Let’s encourage one another and build up our fellowship together!

Opportunities

With the many services and locations, the role of greeting has become even more important. If you are interested in being apart of this team please see Pastor Michele. We have a great job for you - and a T- shirt.

Restored Lives - Recovery from Divorce and Separation Course.  Started on 10 October 2017, this 7-week course is an opportunity to equip participants to work through and move forward from the hurt of the past towards rebuilding life. Cost $500/person, includes supper each course evening and materials. For details and registration, please click here or pick up a flyer at our Church. The second session will be on Thursday, 19 October 2017, 7:00-9:30PM.

ALPHA RETURNS! Bring your friends, relatives and colleagues to the first session on Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 7.00 pm! Sign up sheet in the Hall. Reservation / info contact .

Listen to Reflections on RTHK Radio 4 FM 97.6 at 10:56PM!
From 16 - 20 October, Anne Ferrett, the daughter of previous UCHK pastor Dennis Rogers, will be reading some poems written by her mother Joan, and reflecting on what it was like coping as her mother developed Parkinson's Disease. Anne spent August in Hong Kong, joined the choir throughout her stay, and was able to attend the last service at Kennedy Road.
You can listen via the radio, the RTHK - 4 app, or in your own time via the RTHK - 4 archive: http://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio4/programme/Reflection/

GriefShare, Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 November 7:30-9:00PM 
Lost a loved one through death or have a friend who is grieving? Consider joining GriefShare -an opportunity to learn and share about grief and loss with others who have been there. Topics include Living with Grief, the Journey of Grief etc. Come discover coping strategies and learn from the experts.
See Pastor Michele for details.

FIN - Family in Need requests the following items. Please see Pastor Michele if you can help.
- Outdoor furniture and barbecue
- Living room: small square table, 3 person folded sofa (something that matches green), collapsible dining table and 4 chairs, plants plastic or real
- Kitchen need: 29 inch gas stove, fridge about 5 feet tall. Microwave oven, rice cooker,
- Bedroom: small bedside table with drawer, small book shelf, clothes cupboard,
- Kitchen: dishes, cutlery, aircon or fan aircon,
- Low TV table
- One laptop

Baptism Classes
If you are interested in being baptized Pastor Michele would love to hear from you. Classes to begin Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 November at Sunlight Tower, Union Church 7:00-8:30PM. Baptism date: Sunday 26 November

Membership
There is no better time than NOW to become a member at Union Church. If interested in membership, please see Pastor Michele or Pastor Greg for details.

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.

Ladies

Semi Annual Ladies Dinner: Walk in the Wilderness, Monday 13 November 7:00-9:15PM
All ladies at Union Church are invited to a dinner held in your honour – An evening of great food, fabulous connecting, engaging worship and much much more. Event is free but we need to know you are coming. Sign up at the Welcome Table. Bring a friend.

Join us for the annual Union Church ladies retreat, Thursday 25- Sunday 28 January, 2018
We are off to Vietnam and hope you can join us. Approximate costs (incl flights, accommodation & meals) $4,900. Pay first instalment $2,500 now to enjoy early bird special. Contact Pastor Michele. A sign up form is available at the Welcome Desk or register your interest here.

Men

Mens Kindness Walk + Dinner, 2 November 7:00-9:00PM
Calling all men! You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with UC men, and to provide some kindness to the large homeless community in Sham Shui Po. Contact Jeff Rotmeyer # 51966771

Small Group

Looking for a small group? There are some great options available. Women, Intergenerational, Men - check out the brochure.

 

Youth

New Confirmation/Baptism Class
Youth who want to be baptized or confirmed this year should get in touch with as soon as possible. A new class will start soon, with exciting activities throughout the year, including a 4 days-trip!

Friday Youth Group on 13 October
Juniors meet from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, Seniors meet from 7:30PM to 9:00PM, with optional hang out in the Youth Lounge after until 10:00PM.

Sunday Youth Group, 15 October
Youth of all ages are welcome from 9:45 to 10:45AM. This week we’re continuing the “just10” videos!

Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? There are many ways you can be involved: Youth Group (Friday, Sunday), Youth Band, Christian Clubs, Confirmation etc.
 
Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School at Sunlight Tower, Sunday 9:45AM & 11:15AM
Children ages 3-10 years old will meet at the Music Room for Kids Worship Time before proceeding to their respective classrooms accompanied by their teachers. Babies and toddlers ages 0 up to 3 years old will proceed directly to the Creche Room. Please pick up the Sunday School new schedules and class assignment at the Kingdom Kids Table. Parents please note that for the month of September & October, children are required to be picked up directly from their classroom promptly at the end of the service regardless of their age. We look forward to see your family there and let us continue in our journey to raise our children for God’s Kingdom.

Hallelujah Party, Saturday 28 October, 2:30PM to 5:30PM
Kingdom Kids invite Union Church families and friends with children ages 1 to 11 years old to join us for our annual family event "Hallelujah Party”. There will be live performance by Dove Tales Theatre Co titled Noah Adventure, bouncy castles, lots of games and prizes, face paint, cotton candy and snacks. Please sign up at CHILDREN'S MINISTRY with the number of people coming, and we would appreciate if you could bring baked goods or savoury to share (NUT Free).

Hallelujah Party Volunteers & Snacks Needed
Calling all adults, young adults and youth who love to have fun playing games with the children and munching on lots of cookies and candies.  This is the perfect excuse for you, sign up here to be game leaders, face painters, craft leader, and lots more. We guaranteed tons of fun for you!!  We also call on all the home bakers who loves to bake, this is a wonderful chance to share your home baked goods for all the children and the families to share. If you could contribute snacks or baked goods, please contact us at CHILDREN'S MINISTRY .

Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration
All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Crèche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form available on our church website and also at the Welcome Table. Register HERE and for more information, please visit www.unionchurchhk.org or contact us at or 2101 0414.

Mission

It will be So Good to have you join us in Sogod!
Missions, in partnership with the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of the Philippines, is promoting the training of pastors and planting of new churches all across Leyte Province in the central Philippines.  A number of pastors involved with the church planting ministry are recipients of scholarships extended by UC members to the Shekinah Alliance Bible College.  Come and see for yourself an exciting new ministry based in the city of Sogod reaching out to new areas east of Cebu this coming 8-11 December 2017.  Approximate cost is HK$4,000.  Sign up for the trip by contacting Dennis Hopton or Marga Wulfgram. Deadline for registration is 12 November 2017.

Last Week's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download

"Matthew’s Christmas Message for Today’s World " by Dr. Ray Bakke
 

Union Church, 18/F Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen’s Road East,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2523 7247 | Fax: +852 2524 0473
Email:    www.unionchurchhk.org