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We are in for some great teaching on generosity this Sunday. Dr. Rod Wilson, President of Regent College in Vancouver, will be preaching on "Conversion of the Hong Kong Wallet" at 9:30AM and 11AM services. Our own Brenna Dykman will be talking at 8:30AM and 5:00PM services on "Reveal, Receive, Retranslate, and Return." Please keep an open mind to what the Lord would have you give. Several of you have asked me for concrete, tangible benchmarks for giving. My suggestion has been to ask God not Greg. Relinquishing resources to the Lord’s work is hard for some of us. For others it is a joy and act of worship. Giving affords me the opportunity to take my faith very seriously. Holly and I are praying, talking and getting ready to make a commitment next Sunday. Please join us in this adventure of faith and joy. Pastor Greg |
U-Family News |
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This Sunday we will say good bye to Ewan and Evelyn Copeland. Evelyn has served on the hospitality committee and Ewan has been a Deacon since 2011. Thank you for your ministry and friendship and God bless your move to Florida! |
Opportunities at Union |
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Music Makers For those families who are big fans of Music Makers, we have good news! Music Makers meets every Wednesday, 4:00-5:00PM, 5 Nov - 10 Dec. Union Alpha's 20th Anniversary Party We will be celebrating 20 years of running the Alpha Course at Union Church on Sat, 29 Nov, 7:30-10:00PM. We will have fun, fellowship, worship and great food, of course! Everyone who's attended Alpha before is invited to join the party. Info/Reservations:
or register here by Sat, 22 Nov.
Annual Thanksgiving Lunch A family meal. You are invited to join us for a homecooked Thanksgiving lunch on Sun, 23 Nov immediately following the 11AM service. Please sign up to bring your favourite dish. If you are interested in helping with this event, Pastor Michele would LOVE to hear from you.
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, we will be collecting gently used items on 23 Nov for Christian Action. These include: Clothes, toys, shoes, and household items (incl. Electrical appliances). Please bring these items forward to the alter at any of the four services. As we do not have storage space at the church, please only bring items on 23 Nov.
Canticles in Candlelight on 7 December 9:30am & 11:00am services Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination. With Scripture, narration and carols, this compelling cantata tells the story of Christ’s birth. Celebrate the light of Christ this holiday season with the Union Church choir on Sunday 7 December at both the 9:30am and 11:00am services. The James Legge Christmas Musical on 14 December Come hear the GOOD NEWS OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST and share with others the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS! Our children are preparing a very special Christmas musical this year at Union Church - “The James Legge Christmas Musical". We have a unique script, which will be narrated by Reverend James Legge, the founding pastor of Union Church. He will tell us about the history of our church while sharing the good news of the birth of Jesus. It is truly an exciting story: the original Christmas story and how we as Christians have spread the good news of Christ to others since the foundation of Hong Kong. Come hear our story and share with others a deeper sense of the spirit of Christmas! |
Oasis - "How to Survive in Business" by Ewan Copeland |
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Wed, 19 Nov, 8:00-9:00PM (Dinner at 7:30PM) Matt Friedman, founder of the Mekong Club, has devoted his life to fighting the business of modern slavery; he will speak to Oasis on "Sex Trafficking in Hong Kong". |
Youth |
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Get Them While There Hot! Youth Banquet Tickets go on sale this week after the 9:30AM and 11:00AM service, or to reserve tickets before e-mail Brenna Dykman This year Christmas Banquet is Fri, 5 Dec 7:00PM-10:00PM. Tickets are $200 per person(event for persons 11 and older). This will be a fun evening of celebrating the Christmas season with music, great food, and an opportunity to spread good Cheer. This Week At Union Youth: Youth (Age 11 to 18) please join us for a very special youth group. Teresa Fox, one of our devoted volunteers will be shaving her head for charity. Come listen to Teresa share what she is doing and why she feels called to do this! Teresa will share her story at 7:00pm and then will let the youth help shave her head at 7:30PM in the Fellowship Hall! Still in need of a few more Auction Items! We are looking for some big ticket Items for our Christmas Banquet... Vacation Homes, Special Talents, let us know if you can help. |
Kingdom Kids |
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Sunday School We invite all children from ages 3 to 10 years old to join us as we begin rehearsals for the James Legge Christmas Musical this Sunday. Children, please come straight to the ground floor of the Annex Building (Lower Annex) at the beginning of the 9:30AM and 11:00AM Service. |
Outreach & Missions |
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Cookie Baking - Sat 20 Dec, 2 - 4PM
For YWAM to distribute as Christmas gifts to Wanchai's nightworkers. All welcome. Contact Lee-Ann.
Are your bathroom cupboards filled with AIRLINE TRAVEL KITS? Please bring any unused kits with their contents to the church. We will be collecting items for the ministry of Sons and Daughters to prepare as Christmas gifts for Wanchai’s night workers. For more information, speak to Lee-Ann.
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Small Group |
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New Small Group Materials - Reframe Dr Rod Wilson president of Regent College in Vancouver will be at UC on Sat, 15 Nov to launch a new small group study, ReFrame. ReFrame’s vision is to unleash the Church’s missional impact in society by helping ordinary Christians live out the Gospel in their workplaces, coffee shops, gyms, labs, homes, retirement, cities: the whole of life, everywhere. Check out this link and join with other HK leaders on Sat, 15 Nov 9:30AM -12:00PM in Upper Annex. Please check with Pastor Michele if you have questions. |
Last Week's Sermon |
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Please click on the link below to download "God Talks" by Pastor Matthew Fredericks |
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Union Church, 22A Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong |