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U Matters
Today I bought some marked down groceries. When I looked the cash register to make sure the price was reduced, I saw “End of Life Discount.” It was scary. What does M and S’s computer know that I don’t know. Not so sure I want an end of life discount. In fact I would pay more for an “extra life premium.”
James 4: 13 reminds us that “you do not even know what tomorrow will bring.” As we look at an uncertain future — job, church, home, health, etc.—we do know who holds the future. James suggests in 4:15, “You ought to say, ‘if the Lord wishes, we will do this or that.’”
The staff team and your leaders are working hard to prepare for Union’s future. We ask for your prayers that we would do as “the Lord wishes.” What an exciting time he has for us!
Pastor Greg
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This Week
Name tags available! Stop by the Name Tags Table and pick up your name tag this Sunday, 9 July! 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!
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BUFF
Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Jesus tells us the most important lesson about money. Our heart, our desire and hope, is tied closely to our treasure. Our money and our heart go together. We all know that, of course, to some extent. But when Jesus calls our attention to this part of our character, he confronts us. He alerts us to the powerful tug that material wealth possesses, an allure that makes us do and act and believe contrary to our Christian confession. We say that we live for heaven. Our pocketbook shows us what we really live for. He calls us to examine where we place our money and our heart: earthly pleasures that fade away or eternal kingdom investments that last forever.
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Family Matters
Family in Need (FIN): If you have a fan, small fridge, small gas cooker, pots or cooking utensils please contact either our FIN team Charles Schmidt or Isabel Morrison.
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Opportunities
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.
PRAYER Gathering at Sunlight Tower
Following the 11AM service, 23 July, there will be a prayer gathering at Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Road East, Wanchai. All welcome as we gather to pray during this transition time for our church and community. For more information, please contact
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ALPHA RETURNS! We will kick off our next Alpha course on Wed 11 Oct 2017 in Sunlight Tower. Over the summer, pray about who you can invite to the Intro Dinner that day. Contact
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Baptism and You
If you have not been baptized and would like to be, please see Pastor Michele.
- Baptism by immersion on Sunday 13 August: Classes will be held soon.
- Baptism of babies and children, as well as dedication can also be arranged. Please contact Pastor Michele to schedule a meeting.
Membership
There is no better time than NOW to become a member at Union Church. If interested in membership, please see Pastor Michele for details.
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Youth
Youth Go Kayaking!
This Friday all Youth in town are invited to come Kayaking! We will head over to Tai Tam at 2:30PM on Friday, and plan to be back at the Church for dinner and games until 8:00PM. Remember to bring clothes that can get wet as well as sunblock!
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.
Don’t wait September to join us! If you’re in Hong Kong this summer, we meet every Friday at Union Church for a casual Hang-out from 6:00 to 9:00PM, for both Juniors and Seniors..
Questions? Email
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Kingdom Kids
Sunday School Lite
For the month of July, children ages 3-11 years old are welcome to join us at the Lower Annex for Sunday School Lite whereby we will explore the Bible with the theme of "Finding Jesus Under The Water.” Children will meet for an hour at the Lower Annex and parents are to pick up their children at the Lower Annex promptly after the end of the church service.
VBS Sunday School
Kingdom Kids invite all children ages 3 to 11 years old for our “Maker Fun Factory” VBS Summer Sunday School. We’ve got fun wrapped up for 5 Sundays in the summer, July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30AM & 11:00AM service. Maker Fun Factory is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences, cool worship songs, Science-Fun Gizmos, team building game and tasty treats. Registration is now open and volunteers from 11 years old above are needed. Please register HERE or sign up at the Kingdom Kids table in front of the Lower Annex.
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.
Sunday School Teachers Wanted
But Jesus called the little children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14) It is a great opportunity to be a part of the children’s lives as they grow up learning about Christ and have a closer relationship with Him. At Union Church, we have a thriving Children Ministry with children who longs to learn about Jesus. If you would like to know more about serving Christ in this capacity, please contact us and we would love to tell you more about the wonderful time we have spent with the little ones. Come and say Hello to us at the Kingdom Kids table in front of the Lower Annex or you may reach us
. We look forward on seeing you soon.
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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 $4200.
Unaccompanied youth will stay 3 more days with Anto (until 05 October, price: $5600) to enjoy a visit of Puerto Galera. Contact
to register.
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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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