Acts@22A"Making mature followers in all nations for Jesus Christ" |
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Thank you for filling out or for being about to fill out the Union survey. It is astounding that such diverse congregation can hold together. It has to be Jesus. Who else could call and assemble a family of faith from 9 days to 99 years old, from a myriad of cultures, to worship and enjoy God and each other? Pastor Greg |
Stewardship |
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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) Sir Moses Montefiore, the great financier, was a devout Jew who devoted his last 60 years to philanthropy. When asked how much he was worth, he named a figure. But his questioner persisted: “That can’t be right. You must be worth many times that amount.” Montefiore replied: “You didn’t ask me how much I own. You asked me how much I’m worth. I calculated the amount I have given to charity this year and that is the figure I gave you. You see, we are worth what we are willing to share with others.” How would our own "net worth" look, if we calculated it according to this method? Frank Proctor |
Opportunities at Union |
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Welcome Lunch If you are new to Union or feeling new we would like to invite you to lunch with staff and ministry leaders. Please join us for a family friendly lunch on Sun, 1 Nov at 12:15PM. Please sign up at Table on the Green.
Small Group Leader Gathering Small Group Leaders are invited for a lunch and a fall check up session on Sun, 8 Nov, 12:15PM. Please plan to be there for a time of troubleshooting, prayer and connection. RSVP to Pastor Michele.
Music Makers For those families who are big fans of Music Makers, we have good news! Music Makers will be held every Wed 4:00-5:00PM, 4 Nov to 9 Dec. Our Music Director, Chris Yorks, will be teaching all interested children how to sing. This is also a great opportunity for your child to get extra practice for the Christmas Musical. Please contact
to register your child.
The Christmas Unplugged Children Musical - Save the Date: 13 Dec We will start rehearsing for the Christmas Musical starting from the 1 Nov to 12 Dec and 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 staging, crowd control, costumes, group leaders, cast prompters, setting up the stage, or just helping us support and cheering for our children, please contact children@
Philip Yancey, the author, will be speaking at Union Church in the evenings of 18 & 19 Nov.
Free of Charge!!18 Nov 8:00PM "Prayer, Does It Make Any Difference?"
19 Nov 7:30PM "Seasons of the Soul"
Family Retreat 6-7 May, 2016 Dr. Rev. Jerry Root is coming back to Union! Hold the date!
Union Ladies Retreat 21-24 Jan 2016 The Ladies of Union are invited to pause. Take a break with us! |
Oasis |
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Oasis leaders Alex Ting, Jordan Wilkins, Judy Hon, John Anderson, Harry Mak, Mike Powers, and Wendy Hsu will lead three, separate small groups during the Oasis time for six, non-consecutive weeks (14 & 28 Oct, 11 & 25 Nov, etc.). Join a small group at any point in the six weeks, build friendships, and explore the Bible. Come with a friend, or to meet new friends, or select a group based on topic. The three group topics of investigation are 1) Galatians, 2) The Life of David, and 3) Rob Bell's NOOMA video series (for university students). All groups will involve discussion, prayer, and fellowship. |
Youth |
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Help Support Youth Missions at Union! On 27 Nov, the youth will host our Annual Banquet, with all proceeds going to support youth missions. Last year our banquet was such a hit that we were able to build not 1, not 2, but 3 homes in the Philippines this Oct. We want this year's banquet to be an even greater success so that the youth can make a bigger impact on all our mission trips. But were going to need your help! RIGHT NOW, the youth are collecting new items for our live and silent auctions. Vacation homes, bottles of wine, art, jewellery, handbags, certificates to your favourite restaurants, or for a spa day. We are looking for all kinds of things! If you have something to donate or know someone with a business who might be willing to donate to the youth please contact Brenna.
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Kingdom Kids |
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Hallelujah Party Next Sat, 31 Oct from 3:00 to 5:30PM! Join us for a fun adventure and explore what Jungle Kingdom has to offer at this year's Hallelujah Party!! Games, Crafts, Face Painting, Photo Station, Bouncy Castles, Candy Floss, Entertainment and lots of PRIZES! Invite your friends along and have fun with us. Please rsvp at
Book Fairs Kingdom Kids will be hosting Book Fairs on 8 & 15 Nov from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Children's Bibles, Devotional and Prayers books, Veggie Tales DVDs, Parenting books, Women, Men’s Devotional and Prayers books and lots more. Save the date and visit us at The GREEN (in front of the lower annex).
Sunday School This Sunday will be the last Sunday School class for 2015 and we invite all children from ages 3 to 10 years old to join us as we begin rehearsals for the "Christmas Unplugged" Children Musical starting from Sunday, 1 Nov to 12 Dec. From next Sunday onwards, all children please go straight to the first floor of the Annex Building (Lower Annex) at the beginning of the 9:30AM and 11:00AM service.
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Outreach & Missions |
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Wardrobe to Wardrobe Gently Used Clothing Drive
We will be collecting clothing donations over the Sundays, 25 Oct - 1 Nov. Please bring your unwanted, gently used adult's and children's clothing, toys, and other small accessories to the church and earmark it "Wardrobe to Wardrobe". Please leave all bags at the Table on the Green.
On 15 Nov, in conjunction with the Filipino Fellowship, we will have an outreach to the HK Domestic Helpers community through a clothes sale. For more information, please contact Lee-Ann. Thank you for your support.
Join a Family Hike for a Cause International China Concern (ICC) ’s annual fundraising walkathonWalk the Wall (WtW) will take place on Sat, 31 Oct to raise funds for abandoned disabled orphans in China. Kick-off time: 9:30AM. The walk from Mount Parker Road Green Trail -> Tai Tam Country Park will take about two and a half hours. Individuals and families are welcomed to join. Visithere or email Marga. Meeting Point: Quarry Bay Market and Cooked Food Centre
Local Outreach Opportunities - Mark Your Calendar
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Last Week's Sermon |
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