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U MattersThanks to all who participated in the Bless the City last Saturday. And thank you for making the ReCharge such a wonderful Wednesday event! As we celebrate the traditions of Union, we are starting some new ministries which just might become traditions. Our Lord is at work in our midst and I for one can’t wait to see what is next. Gratefully Thank you!Last weekend, between Bless the City on Saturday and the elderly home visit on Sunday, we had over 100 Union members and friends out serving our community. I've heard a number of anecdotes already about people being changed by the opportunity--realising how simple it is to pick up litter on any walk, seeing homeless people with new eyes, or even learning to crochet. A big thank you to all who helped lead a group--Melody Funk, Kathy Foley, Jeff Rotmeyer, Chris Fung, Johan de Rooy, and Theresa Cheung; to Justin Cheong and Elise Bland for leading us in worship, and to all the staff who worked behind the scenes. Thanks also to the Amber Foundation, who donated 150 toiletry kits to be handed out on the Kindness Walk. Watch for pictures this Sunday! This WeekSunday School Senior Outing, 29 April, 12:30PM to 4:00PM
This Sunday, our senior Sunday School students will be going for a Kindness Walk with ImpactHK as part of their monthly outing. Children ages 10 to 11 years old are invited to join us to share God’s love and help distribute daily necessities for the people in need around Tai Kok Tsui area. Please drop off your Senior kids with us at the Youth Room at 12:30 PM and kindly pick them up at 4:00PM sharp in front of Starbucks, HK Airport Express Train station. For more info, please contact us at CHILDREN or 2101 0414. 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, 6 May. Photographers will stand by to take your pictures for the directory. Members as well as regular attendees are welcome to have their details included. ReChargeGet 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 2 May - C.S. Lewis and Pain – Rev. Dr. Greg Anderson 9 May - Software to Save Lives – Dr. Jamie Chiu For questions see Pastor Michele. Please sign up one of the event so we can get an idea for food. Opportunities“ANGST" Follow-Up
Thank you for those who joined us last Sunday for the screening of "Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”. Should you have any questions regarding the documentary or required pastoral care or additional support, you may contact the following: Pastoral Care (Rev. Michele Bland): Youth Ministry (Antonin Ficatier) : Children’s Ministry (Jacklien Lee) : Nutritional Support (Ms. Alison Middleton): Let us create awareness around mental health issues and help provide support when needed. Thank you. "Three Waves of Christianity in China: 7th, 16th and 19th Centuries" -- a lecture by Dr. Carolyn Schneider, from the Lutheran Theological Seminary, on Tuesday, 8 May, 10:00AM to noon. International Baptist Church, Hong Kong, 7th Floor, Tower A, Southmark Building, 11 Yip Hong Street, Aberdeen. To register, please email 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.
MembershipWelcome / 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. ServeIf 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. MenNext Men’s Dinner – 26 May
Save the Date! our next Men's Dinner will be on Saturday, 26 May. Very different style from our last dinner at the HK Club, this dinner will be held at the Victoria Recreation Club in Deepwater Bay and will be a giant barbecue from 5:30PM-8:30PM. Expect good conversations, manly grill, flip flops and beautiful sunset! More information to come soon. Contact: Antonin Ficatier LadiesYou 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 GroupsSmall 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 AdultsWednesday Night Study: Jesus Among Secular Gods YouthThis Friday Youth Group, 27 April – The Amazing Race 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.
Questions? Email YOUTH Kingdom KidsMom’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 . Sunday School Teacher’s Appreciation Sunday, 27 May at 9:45AM & 11:15AM We have a great team of teacher’s volunteers who modeled and shared God’s love with all of our children at Union. We would like to acknowledge their love and dedication to our church and Children Ministry and we would bless them on Sunday, 27 May at both the 9:45AM and 11:15AM service. Parents, if you or your children have testimonies or thank you notes for your child’s teacher that you would like them to receive, please submit them to Children Ministry’s Director on or before Sunday, 20 May and we shall present them to the teachers on this particular Sunday or you may present it to the teacher directly. Thank you. 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. OutreachPrison 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 is approaching, so if you are interested, please contact Melody Landes or Pastor Michele. Ladies if you have signed up or would like to go to a prison outreach on Monday 18 June (Dragon Boat Festival), please join us for lunch and a planning meeting on Sunday, 6 May at 12:30PM. Please sign up in the foyer or see Pastor Michele or Melody Landes for details. Our second training will be with Rev. Esther from Kun Sun on Sunday, 27 May at 12:30PM. Calling all bakers! Sons & Daughters, who are in our neighborhood, need bakers once-a-month to make 100 small individual cookies, brownies, or similar treats for their Thursday night outreach. You can bake at your convenience and drop items off in Wan Chai on Thursdays anytime before 9:00PM. Please contact Brittney Tsang at:
for more information or to sign up. Family in NeedFamily in Need (FIN): Needed - a gas stove that takes cylinder- if you have one please see Pastor Michele. Last Week's Sermon"Witness to Wonder" by Greg Anderson |