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“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,” writes the Psalmist (Psalm 107:1). As we reflect over last Sunday (Jazz Service, Thanksgiving Feast etc.) and look forward to this one (St. Andrew’s Day with tartans and pipes), we thank God for the chance to worship his goodness and grace.

This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday. We ask that you prayerfully ponder how you will support Union financially this next year. Your increasing generosity from year to year is something that has me thanking and praising God. 2017 promises to be one of the most eventful in the history of Union, and we need to be spiritually and financially prepared for the opportunities the Lord will bring our way.

We are using live preachers (as opposed to?) at the 11:00AM U-Café service this month. This week we welcome Steven Lee, a pastor at College Church Wheaton, IL to give the message. Don’t miss the chance to hear one of my favourite Chinese-American preachers share Jesus Christ!

Pastor Greg

This Sunday

St. Andrew’s Day Service This 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. Many thanks to our pipers!

Mats of Kindness for the Homeless in Hong Kong Following Jeff Rotmeyer's TEDx talk, we invite you to help the homeless in HK. On Sunday, 27 November, 12NOON-3:30PM in the Fellowship Hall, bring a dish for lunch and come to cut bags and/or crochet mats for the homeless to sleep on. If you have plastic bags, please bring them along.

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?

 



Christmas at Union

Sunday, 4 December, 9:30AM & 11AM
Choir Cantata
"JOY"  A Gospel Celebration! 

Sunday, 11 December, 9:30AM & 11AM
Children's Christmas Musical
"A Galactic Christmas Adventure"

Sunday, 18 December, 5PM
"Carols on the Green"

Saturday, 24 December, Christmas Eve
5PM Family Service
8PM Jazzy Christmas and Candlelight
11PM Traditional Carols and Candlelight

Sunday, 25 December, Christmas Day
8:30AM, 9:30AM & 11AM Christmas Day Service 

Opportunities

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 29 November & 6 December 7:00PM-9:00PM. Sign up at the Welcome Table on Sunday.

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.

Christmas Musical Costumes Pick Up Arrangement
Sunday, 27 November: Age group 6-7, 7-8 year old
Sunday, 4 December: Age group 3-5, 9-10 year old & Main Casts (Alternative date: Saturday, 10 December) 

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

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.

Adult Education 

Journey to Bethlehem 
Tuesdays, 29 November & 6, 13, 20 December
Soup Dinner 7:00PM - 7:30PM
Class 7:30PM - 8:30PM
RSVP Brenna Dykman

In preparation for Advent come explore the Old Testament stories of our need as God's people for the Messiah. 

Men's Ministry

33 Authentic Manhood
Starts: Monday, 31 October 7:30-9:00PM
Runs: Six Mondays (31 October, 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5 December)
Join a group of men for a six-week video and discussion series to give a vision for manhood as modelled by Jesus in his thirty-three years on earth. We will gather for six Monday nights to watch a new video, dialogue, and encourage each other. Contact: Pastor Matthew.

'Wrestles, Setbacks, and the Miracle of Life'
Wednesday, 7 December, 12:45PM-2:00PM
The Hong Kong Club
$350 per person for lunch
Men's Fellowship will host a special, co-ed, Christmas luncheon. Rob and Christine Lilwall, professional authors and adventurers, will deliver the talk. Men are encouraged to invite a spouse (or for those dating, a significant other). Please sign up here.

Young Adult

Uni-On, the new university aged group at Union!
Are you between 18 and 23? Studying or interning in Hong Kong? Please join us at Starbucks in Alexandra House (Central) on Thursdays at 6:00PM for a chance to relax and experience community with other university aged young adults from Union. Friends are more than welcome. Contact: Young Adults. 

Youth 

Youth Banquet 25 November 
25 November is our annual Youth Christmas Banquet, with a special focus on youth and their families this year! 

Friday Youth Group 
Junior High (Ages 11-13) from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Senior High (Ages 14-18) from 7:00PM to 9:00PM (+Hang out in the Youth Lounge after until 10:00PM!)

Youth Sunday Life  9:30AM -10:30AM 
Ages 11-13 meet in the Youth Lounge for Youth Alpha
Ages 14-18 meet in Pastor Greg's Office for Youth After

All Youth and families are encouraged to attend Mats of Kindness for the Homeless in Hong Kong. Check out more details under “This Sunday.”

Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Christmas Musical
Rehearsals: Every Sunday, 6 November to 4 December
First Dress Rehearsal: Sunday 4 December, 12:00PM to 2:30PM (Pizza Lunch)
Final Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, 10 December, 8:30AM to 11:30AM
Performance Date: Sunday, 11 December, 9:30AM & 11:00AM
We invite all children from ages 3-10 years old to join us for the children musical rehearsals for “A Galactic Christmas Adventure”. During rehearsal period, children please come straight to the Lower Annex at the beginning of the 9:30AM and 11:00AM services.

Music Makers Music Makers will be held every Wednesday 4:00PM-5:00PM, 2 November to 30 November. Our Music Director, Chris Yorks, will teach all interested children how to sing. This is a great opportunity for your child to get extra practice for the Christmas Musical. Please contact Children to register your child.

Community Outreach
Home of Loving Faithfulness (HOLF)
Date: Saturday, 17 December, 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Meeting Point: Union Church
We invite families to join us as we share the birth of Jesus Christ through a mini Christmas Musical with the residents and volunteers at HOLF. We will meet at Union Church and will travel in a bus together to the HOLF Center. For more details and to sign up please email us at Children.

St. Barnabas Kid’s Learning Program
Date: Sunday, 18 December, 4:30PM to 6:30PM
Meeting Point: St. Barnabas Society & Home, 21 Fung Mat Road, Western District at 4:00PM
We will celebrate Christmas with the under-privileged children of St. Barnabas Kid's Learning Program. Please sign up here at Children.

Last Week's Sermon 

Please click on the link below to download

"A Fragrant Offering" by Jeff Greenman

"How to be a Thanksgiving Turkey" by Pastor Greg Anderson

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