U Matters

U Matters - 15 June 2017

by Greg Anderson on June 15, 2017

I got to spend the day with my father on Tuesday.  A quick trip to the US was worth it just for the chance to talk to and learn from him.  At 86, he is concerned about finding God’s purpose for him at this stage of his life.  We were talking with his 89 year-old-friend Wally, who spent 51 years as a missionary doctor in Ecuador!  He too was searching for ways to serve God even though his health has slowed him down.  On this Father’s Day, I salute the fathers and grandfathers as they find and fulfill their vocations.  And I thank God for the spiritual fathers and grandfathers!  The pastor who influenced me to go into the ministry is in the same retirement home as my father.  At 96, Pastor Wold still drives and visits people in the hospital.
 
What kind of legacy are we going to live as fathers, mothers, and grandparents?  My visit with wise and Godly very old men left me inspired and convicted.
 
Sunday 25 June is Pastor Matthew's last Sunday. There will be a reception for him after the 11:00AM service. Please email   if you are able to provide a dish.
 
The Deacons and COM have started a scholarship fund. There will be a chance next Sunday to contribute to Matthew's education fund. You can get a tax deduction by writing your check to Union Church or Hong Kong Friends of Charity, Inc.

Pastor Greg

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