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U MattersDO NOT GO TO CHURCH THIS SUNDAY! Let me quickly qualify that: Don’t go go Sunlight Tower to your regular service Sunday. We won’t be there. Join us at 10:30AM for One Worship Sunday at the Tang Shiu Kin Secondary, a few blocks from Sunlight Tower, at 9 Oi Kwan Road. Our joint June service was such a joyful gathering we are going to repeat it, this time with a Thanksgiving Feast!
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I grow ever more grateful of the people of Union Church. Your kindness and love has been expressed in so many creative ways this past month. On behalf of Holly and the whole Anderson family, I thank you! This is "Thanks Giving" Sunday. Not only will there be a service focused on thanking God for his goodness in Christ, there will be a chance for you to make your financial commitment to Union for the coming year. It will be a year of transition and your faithful giving will make it a smooth one. Please continue to pray for what the Lord would have you give. Gratefully,
Pastor Greg This WeekOne Worship, Sunday 18 November, 10:30AM
On Sunday, 18 November, we will combine the congregation for a joint worship service at SKH Tang Siu Kin Secondary School, 9 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai. This will be a wonderful opportunity to gather under one roof to worship and we hope it will allow everyone at Union to meet those who attend a different service. This is also a great opportunity to bring a friend. There will be a Thanksgiving lunch immediately following the service. If you are interested in helping out, cooking a turkey, bringing a dessert, ushering either on the street or in the sanctuary please contact Pastor Michele or . "Mark your diaries for Sunday 18 November to show your appreciation to Pastor Greg before he departs Union at the end of 2018. During our One Worship joint service we will take time to celebrate together Pastor Greg's contribution to Union Church and to wish him the best in the next season of his life. " CD Sale – "The Choir of Jesus College Cambridge - Praise My Soul" We are grateful for the generous donation of the CDs "The Choir of Jesus College Cambridge - Praise My Soul". CD for sale today at HK$100 each. Proceeds go to Family in Need (FIN). ReChargeReCharge is a weekly night at Union Church where we fellowship, worship, and study.
Join us on Wednesdays:
7:00PM – dinner (there is a donation box to cover the cost of the food)
7:30PM – worship
7:45-9:00PM – classes
3 different classes are offered this Fall: - Overflow by Monte Peterson - Stephen's Ministry Training by Pastor Michele - Boundaries by Anto Ficatier (please see Young Adults below for more info) Overflow - new class in November: A Life Refreshed by Generosity, with Monte Peterson Jesus says that he has come to bring us "life abundant," but often it feels more like "life-barely-making-it." Join us as we explore life to the full - receiving the blessings and gifts of God and pouring them into others. You can register at the Welcome Table every Sunday, or by filling out the online form HERE. OpportunitiesSt. Andrew's Day Service, 25 November 9:45AM Season of Thanksgiving American Thanksgiving Service at St John's Cathedral
Thursday 22 November at 12:30PM The America Consulate, American Pastors, and St. John's invite everyone to a Thanksgiving Service, followed by a lunch. The preacher this year will be Greg Anderson, Senior Pastor of Union Church. Book your cruise!
Union Fellowship Cruise - 2 Nights on "Dream World", 23-25 November 2018 (Fri-Sun) For registration, prices, details and bookings, please click here or contact admin@unionchurchhk. Adult EducationTalk: “James Legge, A Driver of Change” – 2 Dec, 12:30PM
We are very blessed to have Christopher Legge with us on December 2! Christopher Legge is one of the great-grand-children of James Legge, the founder of Union Church. He will deliver a short talk about the legacy of James Legge. Please join for this great opportunity to learn more about the roots of our church! Date: 2 December, 2018 Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM Location: Indigo Hotel, 2/F (Function Room) Light lunch will be provided RSVP needed: please email admin@u nionchurchhk.org Young AdultsBoundaries: a new study for Young Adults
Boundaries is an exciting new course for Young Adults. The study is designed to help us develop healthy habits and maintain personal boundaries in all areas of our lives. Join Anto to practice how to say yes and how to say no! Every Wednesday Night, as part of ReCharge 7:00PM dinner, 7:45PM - 9:00PM study. Email Anto Ficatier for more information! New to Union? Are you a Young Adult new to Union Church? Make sure you meet our Young Adults Director, Anto Ficatier, at the Welcome Table every Sunday. You can also email Anto for more information about Young Adults at Union! LadiesLadies Retreat: Chiang Mai, 17 - 20 January, 2019
Join us for the 4th annual ladies retreat. This year we are going to Chiang Mai, Thailand. More details to come in the next few weeks. Approximate costs (incl flights, accommodation & meals) $4900 per pax. *Final deadline for sign-up and payment is 25 November. Please fill out an online Signup Form HERE or scan the below QR Code for registration and details. Signup sheets are also available at the Welcome Table, and a collection box is there for payment by cheque.  MembershipMembership - if you are not a member and would like to be, please download application forms here or collect a peach coloured application form at the Welcome Table and/or see Pastor Michele.
ServeUnion Church is always looking for people to serve. If you would like to be an usher, greeter or bible reader, please see Pastor Michele.
Small GroupsBless The City Thank You!
Last Saturday, over 80 Union members and friends joined together to serve Hong Kong in various ways: learning how to better accompany our blind brothers and sisters, writing notes to women who have given up on themselves, making crafts, cleaning homes for elderly residents, distributing water, food and toiletry kits to homeless neighbours, and visiting an elderly centre. Many thanks to all who participated, all who prayed for us, and the group leaders: Justin Cheong, Jess Ficatier, Theresa Cheung, Jeff Rotmeyer, Jessica Hexter, and Kathy Foley. And thanks to Elizabeth Thomson's organisation Amber Foundation for donating toiletry kits for the Kindness Walk. If you have airline kits or hotel toiletries at home, we are collecting through the month of November. See photos HERE. *If you are new to Union or interested in joining a small group, there will be a specially designated table at Sunday's Thanksgiving Lunch. A great way to connect with others!* New to Union? Been here awhile but haven't connected yet? Small groups are where we dig into the nitty-gritty of following Jesus, and connect with each other. Studying the Bible, reading topical books, praying, laughing and eating together - it's good! We know there are a lot of you wanting to connect or looking for the right group, and we will be laun ching new groups in 2019! What a great way to start off the new year! If you are looking to join a group, or have felt God nudging you into leadership, please contact Monte Peterson. YouthFriday Mission Night & Senior Kindness Walk – November 16
Senior Youth will be joining with Impact HK in a Kindness Walk on Friday. On the walk, as well as building connections with the homeless community, we will provide and distribute necessities including food, drink, toiletries, etc. Senior Youth will meet at 5:30PM at Wan Chai MTR Exit A3 (Johnston Road). They will travel to the Guesthouse in Kowloon for the walk, and return to Union at 8:00PM. Seniors should have HKD$100 on hand to purchase supplies etc. Juniors will come to Union Church at 6:00PM, and will have dinner at 7:00PM and dismissal at 8:00PM. Christmas Banquet – Friday November 30 Our Annual Christmas Banquet is coming up fast, and we are so excited to have this opportunity for the Congregation to meet our Youth and have a chance to support their missions here in HK and around the world! Tickets are available for $250pp and can be purchased on Sunday in the Fellowship Hall as well as from Hunter during the week. If you have any questions please email us at or whatsapp Hunter at 6466 5080. Kingdom KidsChildren’s Christmas Musical
Important Dates:
ONE Worship rehearsal: 18 Nov, 10:45AM - 12:00NN
Rehearsals: Sundays 11, 25 Nov & 2 Dec, 9:45AM & 11:15AM
First Dress Rehearsal - Sunday, 2 Dec, 12:30PM to 2:30PM
Second Dress Rehearsal- Saturday, 8 Dec, 8:30AM to 11:30AM
Performances: Sunday 9 December, 9:45AM and 11:15AM
Children aged 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for our annual Children’s Christmas Musical titled "BETHLEHEM NEWSFLASH" Every Sunday until Dec 2nd, children will gather at the Fellowship Hall at the start of the service for rehearsals. The Song Books and CDs are available in the Fellowship Hall and on our church website. After church service ends, children aged 3-5 years old can be picked up from R ooms 2 & 3 and children 6 years old and above from the Fellowship Hall. Children’s Ministry Christmas Outreach Program
- Saturday, 15 December, 9:30AM to 1:30PM: Mini Christmas Musical at Home of Loving Faithfulness (HOLF). Sign up here.
- Saturday, 22 December, 3:00PM to 6:00PM: Christmas Program with St. Barnabas Society and Home. Sign up here.
Sunday School 2018/2019 Registration
In order to help us plan our program well and serve your family better, please register your children HERE. All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Creche 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 21010414.
MissionLocal mission in Tung Chung
We are partnering with a local church in Tung Chung to run a weekly English program on Saturday mornings in Nov & Dec. The students will be Primary 2-3 children from Ying Tung Estate - a new public estate in Tung Chung. We will be teaching the children English through songs, Bible stories and fun activities. Please contact Crystal Lo. Family in Need (FIN)We 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.
Last Week's Sermon"No Greater Sacrifice" By Pastor Greg Anderson |