Acts@22A

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U Matters

Wednesday I walked into a war zone.  Union's sanctuary was under attack by a variety of construction workers. There was a scaffold, there was dust, there were holes in the wall and wires everywhere.  Rob Porter, our wonderful sound guy, didn't help when he said that "the church will be dismantled by the end of the business day."  My mind went back to 1945 when church members came back to find Union reduced to rubble by the war. 

Our property and worship committees have been working overtime to repair some serious leaks and to replace an aging and ugly sound and video system. 

In a week, the church will be sparkling with new paint and power. 

In construction, surgery, and in our Christian lives, we have to remove things that don't work.  Paul, in Colossians 3:8-9 puts it painfully plain:You must get rid of all such things--anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language,...seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices." 

As we grow as individuals and as a congregation, we need to get rid of things that hinder us for full life in Christ.  Pardon the dust and the construction as God builds a new work in our lives.

Left Behind BBQ

On Monday, 11 July at 7PM, Doug Caldwell will host a BBQ at Old Peak Road for those guys who are left in HK while their families are away.  Those coming please bring what you like to drink – other than water!  For details/RSVP, please contact Doug Caldwell (6011-6499 / doug.caldwell@ap.ing.com).

Summer Spiritual Refreshment

The SSR will begin in two weeks’ time on Tue 19 July.  The theme this year is The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg.  Join us for one or all of the four sessions (July 19, 26, Aug 2 & 9).  The enchanted evenings will begin with a meal then praise and worship, video teaching, small group discussion and prayer.  For more information and signup, please click here.

Children News

Vacation Bible School

Book Now!!   This year we are running Crocodile Dock (down in the American Bayou) on Wed, Thurs, Fri 10th – 12th August @ Union Church (mornings only).  So much to do – crafts, music, stories, games, drama etc.  Sign your children and their friends up for lots of fun!  Registration form available from church or download a copy from the church website (here). All welcome 3 – 11yrs.

Volunteers Required!   There is so much to do…. Can you help in any way?Are you free for the 3 mornings of VBS? We are looking for crew leaders (crews up to 12 children), snack helpers, a photographer, admin support and arts and crafts leaders.  If you can help, please let Jane Towns know: jane.towns@unionchurchhk.org asap. 

BBQ – We are hosting a VBS BBQ and it would be great if families at Union would support the programme by donating a BBQ dish – side serving, salad or dessert.  If you can be one of 20 donations, the whole evnt will be so much easier to organize!!  THANK YOU!!  Please let me know if you can supply a dish on Friday 12th August.