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Mark Twain was paid the sum of $5.00 per word for a magazine article when the going rate in the early 20th century was 1 cent. One day he received a letter from a stranger. “Dear Mr. Twain: please send me a good word.” Enclosed was a five-dollar bill. The writer sent back this one-word reply: “Thanks!”
I continue to thank God, my colleagues, the wonderful volunteers, and each of you for your patience as we continue to adjust to our new surroundings. At least because of school breaks, we can promise everyone a seat in the sanctuary this week—although U-Café continues over at Hotel Indigo.
Let me put in a good word for our youth who are on their way to the Philippines to build two houses. If there are good words, there are bad words. This week in sermon and small groups we tackle the 9th Commandment: “Don’t bear false witness.”
We will also hear from David Swarr, head of the the Lausanne Movement “Orality Project.” He is also the CEO of the 4.2.20 Foundation, which trains native speakers in Biblical Hebrew. David has a passion to get the Old Testament as well as the New Testament to the millions in many cultures who cannot read but can hear the “Good Word.”
Have a great school break and/or public holidays—and we will see you—and seat you—in church if you are around this Sunday.
Gratefully
Pastor Greg
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This Week
Last Call to join a just10 small group! It’s not too late to connect with others at Union and discover “the laws that free us to live in order and harmony,” (Canon J. John). Contact Monte Peterson for more information, or find her at the welcome table.
Group Photo of the Last Service at 22A is available!
If you would like to have a copy of the group photo of “Remember, Rejoice and Return” service at 22A, please sign up at the Welcome Table or sign up here. Don’t wait as there are only 145 copies available. Photo will be available to pick up coming Sunday 1 October and next Sunday 8 October. We encouraged a donation of $50 per photo.
We would like to thank David McIntyre for taking the photo and sharing it to our congregation.
Name tags available! Stop by the Name Tags Table and pick up your name tag this Sunday! Our Union Welcome Committee have provided name tags to help us all get to know one another better during our time of transition. If your name does not appear we will be happy to provide one for you. Let’s encourage one another and build up our fellowship together!
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Opportunities
With the many services and locations, the role of greeting has become even more important. If you are interested in being apart of this team please see Pastor Michele. We have a great job for you - and a T- shirt.
Restored Lives - Recovery from Divorce and Separation Course. There will be another course starting on 10 October 2017, 7:00-9:30PM at Union Church. This 7-week course is an opportunity to equip participants to work through and move forward from the hurt of the past towards rebuilding life. Cost $500/person, includes supper each course evening and materials. For details and registration, please click here or pick up a flyer at our Church.
ALPHA RETURNS! Bring your friends, relatives and colleagues to our Introductory Dinner on Wed 11 October 2017 at 7.30 pm! Sign up sheet in the Hall. Reservation / info contact
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GriefShare
Lost a loved one through death or have a friend who is grieving? Consider joining GriefShare -an opportunity to learn and share about grief and loss with others who have been there. Topics include Living with Grief, the Journey of Grief etc. Come discover coping strategies and learn from the experts.
Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 November 7:30-9:00PM
See Pastor Michele for details.
Join us for the annual Union Church ladies retreat, Thursday 25- Sunday 28 January, 2018
We are off to Vietnam and hope you can join us. Approximate costs (incl flights, accommodation & meals) $4,900. Contact Pastor Michele. A sign up form is available at the Welcome Desk or register your interest here.
Baptism Classes - If you are interested in being baptized Pastor Michele would love to hear from you. Classes to begin Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 November at Sunlight Tower, Union Church 7:00-8:30PM. Baptism date: Sunday 26 November
Membership
There is no better time than NOW to become a member at Union Church. If interested in membership, please see Pastor Michele or Pastor Greg for details.
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.
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Small Group
Looking for a small group? There are some great options available. Women, Intergenerational, Men - check out the brochure.
Young Adult
Uni-On Lunch
Uni-On is a fellowship group for University students. Meet Anto at the Library Starbucks at HKU every Thursday for lunch (12:30-1:30PM).
Youth
New Confirmation/Baptism Class
Youth who want to be baptized or confirmed this year should get in touch with Anto as soon as possible. A new class will start soon, with exciting activities throughout the year, including a 4 days-trip!
No Friday Youth Group on 29 September
Please note that there will be no Youth Group on the 29 September due to the concurrent Mission Trip. Youth will resume the following Friday (6 October).
Sunday Youth Group, 1 October
Youth of all ages are welcome from 9:45 to 10:45AM. This week we’re continuing the “Just10” videos!
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
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Kingdom Kids
Sunday School at Sunlight Tower, Sunday 9:45AM & 11:15AM
Children ages 3-10 years old will meet at the Music Room for Kids Worship Time before proceeding to their respective classrooms accompanied by their teachers. Babies and toddlers ages 0 up to 3 years old will proceed directly to the Creche Room. Please pick up the Sunday School new schedules and class assignment at the Kingdom Kids Table. Parents please note that for the month of October, children are required to be picked up directly from their classroom promptly at the end of the service regardless of their age. We look forward to see your family there and let us continue in our journey to raise our children for God’s Kingdom.
Sunday School Teachers Needed
We are currently in need of a Sunday School teacher volunteer for the following class: the 3-5 year old at 11.15 am service. If you or know someone who love to share the gospel with the little children and is available at the 11.15 am service, please contact us
or at 2101 0414. We would love to hear from you and share in our joy in teaching the little children.
Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration
We would like to encourage all of the parents to please register your children as soon as possible as we have few children’s special events coming up and we want all of our parents to be well informed. We would appreciate it if you could 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 available on our church website and also at the Welcome Table. For more information, please visit www.unionchurchhk.org or contact us at
or 2101 0414.
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Mission
Mission Trip to Manila
25 Union congregants, including 9 youth, are currently in Manila for a Mission Trip in partnership with Kids International Mission (KIM).
The work in Manila includes building two houses and feeding the local population through KIM’s Feeding Program.
Please pray for the Union team!
It will be So Good to have you join us in Sogod!
Missions, in partnership with the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of the Philippines, is promoting the training of pastors and planting of new churches all across Leyte Province in the central Philippines. A number of pastors involved with the church planting ministry are recipients of scholarships extended by UC members to the Shekinah Alliance Bible College. Come and see for yourself an exciting new ministry based in the city of Sogod reaching out to new areas east of Cebu this coming 8-11 December 2017. Approximate cost is HK$4,000. Sign up for the trip by contacting Dennis Hopton or Marga Wulfgram. Deadline for registration is 12 November 2017.
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Last Week's Sermon
Please click on the link below to download
" Coveting Contentment" by Pastor Greg Anderson
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Union Church, 18/F Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen’s Road East,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2523 7247 | Fax: +852 2524 0473
Email:
www.unionchurchhk.org
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