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U Matters

In many respects, I feel we have been riding the Easter-tide. Over Easter there were three mission trips (Mongolia and two to the Philippines) which engaged 36 people. We baptized 10 people. This week we hosted 140 ladies for Union Church's first annual ladies dinner, which included great opportunities for connection. Additionally, Alpha had a very full house and successful relaunch. 

But yet there are great things still to come! We have some amazing speakers lined up. This Sunday, Dr Gary Hoag from the Global Generosity Network will speak in the morning. Next week Dr David Miller will give a Faith and Work seminar and will be speaking at the 5PM. And a few weeks later, Canon Andrew White will be speaking Sunday 15 May at the 5PM service. You are not going to want to miss a Sunday and you will want to bring a friend.

Pastor Michele

Please note, we will have communion at 5PM this Sunday.

This Week

Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Gary Hoag will speak at 9:30AM & 11AM service this Sunday.
 
2016 CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE Please stop by the Directory Table to update or confirm your contact details this Sunday. Our staff will stand by to take your pictures for the directory. Members as well as regular attendees are welcome to have their details included.
 
Alternatively, please visit here to update your information and upload your photo.
 

Bible Series Talk - 'The Craziest Bible Stories Ever' - Pastor Matthew

  • This Sunday, 24 Apr
  • Light refreshments 12:15PM
  • Talk and Small Groups 12:30PM to 1:30PM
  • Upper Annex

Joshua, Judges, Ruth 
Joshua's butchery of cruel and faithless Canaanite civilisations, retaliation or assimilation during the next twelve generations, the emergence of unlikely Israelite heroines and heroes such as Samson, Jephthah, and Deborah, and an unlikely cross-cultural love story between enemies in the book of Ruth make these books splendid material for anyone with an interest in crime, love, war, betrayal, trust in God, revenge, or leadership.

 
 

Opportunities at Union

 

Can my Daily Work Really be a Calling?

An interactive workshop exploring what the value of work is from a Biblical perspective, how to find purpose in your work, how a Christian should think about money and competition and many other questions.

  • Speaker: David Miller
  • Date: Saturday, 30 Apr
  • Time: 10:00 – 12:30
  • Venue: Community Church Hong Kong,
  • 1/F, J+ Building, 35-45B Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan
  • Registration: faithandwork@communitychurch.hk

 

Join us in “READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR”

It’s never too late to start! We have 107 people at Union Church who have committed to read the whole Bible this year. We would like YOU to join us too! It only takes 15 minutes a day, and it will give you a whole new perspective to your day. The GOOD NEWS is that we have just finished the “boring” books of the Old Testament, so if you join now you can start with all the great stories about David. Find out more (and get your One Year Bible) at the Table on the Green after Sunday’sservice. Sign up with Chris Yorks or Danielle Bradsher.

 

Upcoming: Griefshare lost a loved one? Please see Pastor Michele

 

Oasis

Wed, 27 Apr, 8:00PM 

Oasis will meet at 8:00PM sharp at Union on Wednesday, 27 Apr.  Please dress in business attire and RSVP to Matthew. We will likely go to the Hong Kong Club for a night of bowling.

Youth

Poverty X On Fri, 6 May, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM, the Youth of Union Church and Community Church will be participating in our annual event to bring awareness to the problem of poverty in Hong Kong. For more information please email Brenna. We are also seeking extra adult volunteers to help that night! If you can help out let me know!

Kingdom Kids
Sunday School Dad’s Version  On Mother’s Day, 8 May, some of our wonderful Dads will be taking over the Sunday School duties by teaching the word of God, making some crafts and playing games with our children during the Sunday School time. If there are any more Dads who would like to participate in this special Sunday School Dad’s Version, please contact us at  .
 
 
Sunday School Kingdom Kids provides a fun, biblical and interactive Sunday School program for children ages 3-10 years. Children below 3 years old are welcome to join our Crèche Center for circle time, bible story telling and snack time. If you are new to our church, please sign up here or in person by filling in the form available at the Table on the Green or the Kingdom Kids Table in front of the Lower Annex on any Sundays. 
 

Outreach & Missions
We will be heading to Yangon, Myanmar, 19-22 May to come alongside our partner who runs a preschool for impoverished children.  If you would like to come or interested in more information, please contact Lee-Ann
 
Look out for dates for the annual trip to Cambodia in June.

 

Local Outreach Opportunities


Lantau Youth Development Program - "Youth-up2" Mentorship program 2016-2018:
We are looking for Cantonese speaking mentors for Tung Chung youth. Mentors will come alongside youth, helping them develop and teach them how to transition into the marketplace. Training will be provided. For more information and application, please contact Crystal Lo. 

Yay Neighbours! "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth" -1 John 3:18
We are partnering with a local church in Tung Chung to have regular outreaches in Tung Chung to reach out to the ethnic minorities in the neighbourhood. This will not be a one-off event or visit, rather we hope to build friendships with our neighbours so that we can share the love of Christ with them through our actions. For more information, please contact Crystal at Crystal Lo.
 

Last Week's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download

"Jesus Christ: 'I Am the Bread of Life.'" by Pastor Greg Anderson
 

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