Opportunities
You have heard Troy Carl (Vice President of Faith Comes By Hearing) speak at Union on 13 November. If you would like to support or know more about this ministry, please contact Aaron Tan. Aaron is the Asia Board Chairman of Faith Comes By Hearing.
Hospitality for the Hong Kong Network for the Poor Needed:
Union is in partnership with HKCNP to support their mission to fight and remove poverty in Hong Kong. HKCNP will hold the 2016 HKCNP Poverty Forum on 18 November, and they need light refreshment for 120 attendees of mostly pastors. If any members of Union are interested in helping either in preparing or contributions of some simple bakery, please contact Pastor Michele.
Small Group - New class: Join life coach Alison Middleton for 4 weeks on The Daniel Plan - a video based small group study that centers on 5 essentials that will launch your journey to health: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, Friends. Tuesdays 22, 29 November & 6 December 7:PM-9:PM. Sign up at the Welcome Table on Sunday.
Thanksgiving Service St. John’s Cathedral will host an American Thanksgiving Service on Thursday, 24 November at 12:30PM. The American Consulate, Union Church, CCHK, KIBC, Watermark and Island ECC have worked to make this a very special celebration. Please join us.
Bible Talk and Discussion
Sunday, 27 November
12:30-1:30PM
Upper Annex
RSVP for Food
Contact Pastor Matthew
'1-2 Corinthians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy'
Why did Paul write letters to Corinth, Thessalonica, and Timothy? Why was a second letter necessary? Both churches and young Timothy faced serious problems. What problems? What can Paul’s Christ-centred resolutions teach us about leadership, conflict management, healing division, and fears of death?
Guest Speaker, Kenneth Bae is in Hong Kong representing Christian Solidarity Worldwide. He will speak at Union’s 5:00PM Evening Worship service on Sunday, 4 December 2016. Join us for this remarkable opportunity to learn about his experience in North Korea. Author of Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea, Kenneth was detained in North Korea for over two years.
“A Galactic Christmas Adventure" Children's Musical - Save the Date: 11 December 2016
For this year's Christmas Musical, our children will have fun sharing the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, through a galactic adventure. The message of our Christmas Musical will be “Hope”, which is in Christ Jesus. "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life,” John 3:16. It will be meaningful, family orientated and filled with lots of fun scenes for all to enjoy. We invite all children from ages 3-10 years old to join us and be a part of this magical time of the year. Let us share the great news of Jesus’ birth for all to hear. The Christmas Musical rehearsals will take place every Sunday starting from6 November continuing to 4 December at both the 9:30AM and 11:00AM services. During this period of time please bring your children directly to the Lower Annex.
If you would like to get involved by sharing with us your talents and time in costume making/sourcing, as group leaders, cast prompters, setting up the stage, or just helping us support and cheer for our children, please contact Children. We would love to hear from you and look forward to working with you to make this year's Christmas Musical a memorable event for all of us.
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.
Worship
St. Andrew’s Day Service Next Sunday 27 November 9:30AM Come celebrate Union Church’s Scottish roots! Don’t forget to wear some tartan attire (kilt, dress, pants or even a tie) to get into the Scottish spirit. Come and worship with special music and traditional Scottish bagpipes.
December Communion – 4 December, Advent II
The Sanctuary Choir with orchestra, will present “JOY" A Gospel Christmas Celebration at both 9:30AM and 11AM services.
The Sermon and Communion will be celebrated at 8:30AM, 11AM (U-Café), and 5PM services.
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