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U Matters
31 October 1517 was the start of the Reformation and a major issue was the theological debate about if we are saved by faith(reliance of God’s grace in Christ) or by works (good deeds.)
31 October 1999 – Lutherans and Catholics released a Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification. The two “sides” came to an understanding after 482 years.
The declaration affirms that people are indeed saved by faith alone (heartfelt trust in God’s grace) – but that our good works are the entirely appropriate response to such amazing grace. In sum, “We are saved by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone.”
This month, Union Church and each of us has the chance to exercise “a faith that is not alone.” Together we have a major task in front of us. The move from 22A to Sunlight Towers means that we need to develop whole new ways of doing ministry together. Additional facilities, programs, and staff will need to be added if we are to continue to grow as a congregation. Please begin to pray what your role will be and that the Lord will surprise us as we face the challenges and opportunities of ministry together. It will take grace (relying on God) and works (good giving.)
Gratefully
Pastor Greg
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Thanksgiving Sunday Special
Union Church celebrates American Thanksgiving and invites you to join a thanksgiving buffet. All are welcome to join us for a family meal on Sunday, 19 November, 12:30PM at the Indicolite Restaurant, 2/F Hotel Indigo. Costs: $180 per person. Click here for the menu. Buffet tickets are available for sale at the Welcome Table.
Note: In honour of the season - We invite you to bring a perishable item to support HK families in need. e.g. rice, pasta, can goods and etc
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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.
FIN - Family in Need requests a laptop. Please see Pastor Michele if you can help.
21st Century Romans Road Seminar, Friday, 17 November at 7:30PM-9:00PM
Join Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) to learn about how through today's technology, we can break down multiple barriers for the people in remote villages to hear the Gospel in their own heart language.
Speaker: Troy Carl, Vice President of Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH).
Venue: International Christian Assembly (ICA), 483 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong.
Free Registration: hello@faithcomesbyhearingasia.com
Hong Kong Gospel Festival 2017, International Session, Sunday, 3 December at 10:00AM
The aim is to share the gospel with those who are yet to believe in God and accept God as their saviour.
Speaker: Rev. John Snelgrove (Founding Pastor of The Vine Church, English Ministry Lead Pastor of Kong Fok Church)
Testimony Guests: Tracy Trinita (Indonesia’s First Supermodel and Speaker for RZIM Asia); Bobby Febian (Indonesian Gospel Singer and Preacher, Founder and Lead Singer of Oneway Band Indonesia)
Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
For more info/admission tickets, please visit: http://hkgospelfestival.org/?page_id=3427
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.
Education
Reformation Lunch and Learn: 500 years later, what does the Protestant Reformation mean for us today? Come learn from Rev. Dr. Jan Martin Depner, Professor at Lutheran Theological School, and enjoy a German lunch. Sunday, November 26 at 12:30PM. Sign up at the Welcome Table.
Hearing from God in the Season of Advent: Rev. Dr. John Yates will help us slow down and listen as we enter a busy season of preparation. Saturday, 2 December at 10:00AM.
Science and Faith: Friend or Foe?: Come hear Dr. Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director of The Faraday Institute, St. Edmund's College, Cambridge. Tuesday, 5 December at 7:00PM. Light dinner followed by talk and Q&A. A great opportunity to bring your friends!
Baptism / Membership
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, 7:00PM-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 or contact Pastor Michele or Pastor Greg for details.
Pastoral Care
GriefShare, Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 November 7:30PM-9:00PM
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.
See or contact Pastor Michele for details.
Ladies
Semi Annual Ladies Dinner: Walk in the Wilderness, Monday 13 November 7:00-9:15PM
All ladies at Union Church are invited to a dinner held in your honour – An evening of great food, fabulous connecting, engaging worship and much much more. Event is free but we need to know you are coming. Sign up at the Welcome Table. Bring a friend.
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. Pay first instalment $2,500 now to enjoy early bird special. Contact Pastor Michele. A sign up form is available at the Welcome Desk or register your interest here.
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Men
Mens Kindness Walk + Dinner, 2 November 7:00-9:00PM
Calling all men! You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with UC men, and to provide some kindness to the large homeless community in Sham Shui Po. Contact Jeff Rotmeyer # 51966771
Small Group
Looking for a small group? There are some great options available. Women, Intergenerational, Men - check out the brochure.
Youth
Friday Youth Group, 3 November
Juniors meet from 6PM to 8PM. Seniors meet from 7:30PM to 9PM, with an optional hang out in the Youth Lounge after until 10PM.
Sunday Youth Group, 5 November – just10
Youth of all ages are welcome from 9:45 to 10:45AM, in the Youth Room. Every week we follow the “just10” curriculum. This week is about Commandment #6, and we talk about Anger Management.
Tickets Sale - Youth Christmas Banquet
The Youth Christmas Banquet will take place on 1 December this year. Make sure to book your ticket quickly by contacting the Youth Team or stopping by the Youth Table this Sunday.
Upcoming Big Youth Events
Sat, 25 November. -Sun, 26 November: Juniors Retreat
Friday, 1 December: Youth Christmas Banquet
Saturday, 2 December: ICC Walk the Wall
Friday, 8 December: RESOUND (inter-city Youth Ministry Night)
Friday, 15 December: Christmas Party
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
Children’s Christmas Musical Sunday Rehearsal at Sunlight Tower, Sunday 9:45AM & 11:15AM
Children ages 3 to 10 years old are invited to join our Children’s Christmas Musical Rehearsal which takes place at both the 9:45AM service and 11:15AM service. For these rehearsals, children will meet at Room 3 and they are to be picked up again from Room 3 at the end of the church service. This year Children’s Christmas Musical will take place on Sunday, 10 December. Please save the date and we look forward to spend time with your children as they share the story of Jesus’s birth with all of you.
Crèche Center, every Sunday from 8:30AM to 12:30PM
Babies and toddlers ages 0 up to 3 years old will proceed directly to the Crèche Room. In order to keep the Crèche Center clean and safe for babies to use, we would appreciate if parents could leave the baby strollers at the designated stroller parking area which can be found at the church main entrance door. Thank you for your kind cooperation and we look forward to welcome your family there.
Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration
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. Register HERE and for more information, please visit www.unionchurchhk.org or contact us at CHILDREN or 2101 0414.
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Mission
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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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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