Wednesday night something significant happened. The church was packed with people who came to eat, fellowship, worship and learn together. To say that ReCharge was Recharged would be an understatement. I would like to thank our amazing staff for putting together such a feast of food but even more importantly opportunities to connect and encourage each other. As a team they put together something that could be a major step in becoming the church the Lord wants us to be.
Recharged ReCharge is off to a great start but it’s not too late to join in! The food starts at 7:00PM, the worship at 7:30PM, and the classes at 7:45PM.
Gratefully
Pastor Greg
This Week
BLESS THE CITY, Saturday, 21 April It's not too late to join us as we BLESS THE CITY, on Saturday, 21 April, living out God's promise of a new, upside-down kingdom. We especially could use more people for:
- making cards of encouragement for Sons and Daughters to use in their ministry to those in the red-light district. Men, women and children are all welcome! We won't actually be interacting with the women they serve.
- spending time with disabled adults with the We-Net District Support Centre (part of St. James' Settlement).
9:30AM: Gather at Union for coffee and a brief worship
10:00AM: Go out in teams to serve our neighbours
Find full details online and SIGN-UP here. Please note Kindness Walk & Trail Clean-Up are full. RSVPs are necessary for other projects, as some teams have limited numbers and others require materials.
A great opportunity to bring your friends!
Bake Sale
This Sunday, 22 April, before and after the 9:45AM service, to benefit Sons and Daughters, a ministry here in Wan Chai for men and women in the red-light district. All the funds will go to one of their women, ready to move out and start a new life. Bring some money and your sweet tooth!
"ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety"
Join us this Sunday for the screening of ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, a documentary film about anxiety, truth and hope. ANGST reveals the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. The film also includes a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and one of the greatest athletes of all-time.
ANGST is appropriate for students 5th Grade and higher, parents, educators, professionals, and adult who wishes to learn more about mental health issue.
Date: Sunday, 22 April 2018
Time: 12:30PM-1:00PM - Light Lunch
(Food station for adult: Room 2&3, Food station for children: Room 4)
Venue: 1:10PM-2:10PM - screening of ANGST (SANCTUARY)
Age appropriate activities and adult supervision will be provided for children under the age of 10 years old. Children ages 0-3 years old: Room 1 (Crèche Room) and Children ages 3-9 years old: Room 4.
There is a suggested donation of HK$50 per adult and a light lunch will be provided. Register here or email us at
with the number of people joining. We also welcome walk ins.
2018 CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE
Please visit here or our mobile app to update your information and upload your photo. Alternatively, please stop by the Directory Corner at the back of Sanctuary to update or confirm your contact details this or the following Sunday, 22 & 29 April. Photographers will stand by to take your pictures for the directory. Members as well as regular attendees are welcome to have their details included.
Get ReCharged on Wednesday nights. Join us for dinner and a new format.
7:00PM-7:30PM Dinner
7:30PM-7:45PM Worship
7:45PM onwards Join an event that best suits you:
Discipleship 6-week Class from 11 April: Manna and Mercy
Young Adults 6-week Bible Study from 18 April: Jesus Among Secular Gods
Pastoral Care Series: Talk + Q&A
18 April - Depression and How to Provide Support – Dr. Mark Gandolfi
25 April - Good Grief – Dr. Amos Lyso
2 May - CS Lewis and Pain – Rev. Dr. Greg Anderson
9 May - Suicide – Dr. Jamie Chiu
For questions see Pastor Michele.
Please sign up one of the event so we can get an idea for food.
Opportunities
Please note that in the next few weeks our deacons will be making some calls to see how you, the congregation, is settling into life at Sunlight Tower and if you have questions or concerns. If you do not receive a call and would like one please see
Pastor Michele or email
Charles Caldwell.
ICC 25th Anniversary Circle of Hope Dinner, 11 May 2018
International China Concern (“ICC”), a Union supported charity helping the abandoned and disabled in China, is having its 25th anniversary dinner on 11 May 2018. Let us join and learn more about ICC’s work and help bring love, hope and opportunity to the less fortunate. To register,
click here or sign up at the Welcome Table to join a Union table.
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.
Membership
Welcome / Membership Lunch
Are you a newcomer and like to learn more about Union Church? Are you interested in becoming a member and meet one of our deacons at the lunch? Please join us for welcome/membership lunch on Sunday 29 April, 12:30PM in the Sanctuary. This is a family-friendly event. Please RSVP to
Pastor Michele.
Serve
If you are looking for a place to serve at Union Church Pastor Michele would love to chat!
With growing services, especially at 11:15AM service, we have 4 locations operational at the same time, we could really use your help in the usher greeter team.
Options:
Main sanctuary (4 people needed each Sunday; welcoming, actively seating; offering);
Door (this is a meet and greet -traffic control -directing people -children, bathrooms, services etc)
Foyer (front line of Union Church -welcoming, directing people to Hotel Indigo when the 18/F is full)
If you can help once a month it would be greatly appreciated.
Ladies
You won't want to miss the Semi-Annual Ladies Dinner on Tuesday, 15 May, 7:00PM-9:15PM. An evening of fellowship and worship. Speaker: Alia Eyres "Nothing is Impossible: Living with Courage + Hope". Please sign up at the Welcome Table.
Small Groups
Small groups are where we dig into the nitty-gritty of following Jesus. Studying the Bible, reading topical books, praying, laughing and eating together--small groups are where we connect with each other. Groups meet all over Hong Kong on different days of the week. Interested? Contact Monte Peterson or sign up here.
Young Adults
New Study for Young Adults - Jesus Among Secular Gods
Wednesdays 7:45PM-9:00PM, with dinner served from 7:00PM-7:30PM
Do you ever struggle to understand or explain why Christianity is relevant in today’s world?
Through this new 6-week Bible study Jesus Among Secular Gods, by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale, you will learn how to share your faith in a culture of opposing worldviews, develop confidence sharing the claims of Christ, and be better equipped to respond to difficult questions posed by unbelievers.
RSVP to Anto Ficatier
Begins 18 April. Find more information and an introductory video online here
Sunday, 29 April - Fellowship Lunch
Young Adults Fellowship Monthly Lunch
All Young Adults are invited to join Jess and Anto Ficatier for a fellowship lunch. We’ll gather at 12:30PM in the lobby of Sunlight Tower and will go to La Cucina, Italiana at QRE. We’ll make orders and pay individually for this meal.
Youth
This Friday Youth Group 20 April – ANGST
Union Youth will be showing ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety, a documentary film about anxiety, truth and hope. ANGST reveals the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, along with the help, resources and tools available to address the condition. ANGST is appropriate for youth (aged 10 and up). We will have other youth groups from International Churches joining us for the night! There is a suggested HK$50 donation for copyrights and dinner.
Juniors (aged 11-13): 6:00PM-8:00PM
Seniors (aged 14-17): 6:00PM-9:00PM (with an optional hangout until 10:00PM).
Pasta will be served for dinner from 7:30PM–8:00PM!
Sunday Youth Group, 22 April
Starting this coming Sunday, we will be unveiling a new format for Sunday Youth Group! Sunday Youth Group will now be held at the U-Bar (on the 29/F of the Hotel Indigo), a new dedicated space for our youth! Youth Group will also run at 9:45AM, for Juniors, and 11:15AM, for both Juniors and Seniors.
Juniors (aged 11-13): 9:45AM or 11:15AM – The Story of Jesus
Seniors (aged 14-17): 11:15AM – Discipleship Explored
Friday Youth Group - Amazing Race, 27 April
We will be hosting the Amazing Race next Friday night (27 April) in partnership with Community Church, Watermark and Young Life! It’ll be an awesome night full on fun so make it down to Union! Youth are invited to wear a super-hero costume
All Youth (aged 11-17): 6:00PM-9:00PM
(with an optional hangout for Seniors until 10pm).
Other 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.
Kingdom Kids
Mom’s Date, Saturday 19 May
Kingdom Kids would like to invite Moms and children to join us for a fun afternoon of soap making, dancing and tea time on Saturday, 19 May from 2:30PM-4:30PM. For more information or to sign up for this event, please click here or email us at
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Sunday School Teacher Wanted
Kingdom Kids are in need of lead teachers for the 6-7 year old group at the 11:15AM service. If you are passionate about God’s word and love to share it and model it for our children to follow and available on Sunday, please get in touch with us at CHILDREN.
Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration
If you are new to Union Church or if you have yet to register your children for our Sunday School program, 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 21010414.
Outreach
Prison Ministry: Are you interested in being a part of a team to go to Tai Lam Correctional Institution on Dragon Boat Festival public holiday, Monday, 18 June? It will be a great opportunity! We would meet a few times (Sunday after church) to plan. Deadline approaching, so if you are interested, please contact Melody Landes or Pastor Michele.
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