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Last Sunday many of you agreed to try the "Consider It All Joy" Challenge. It's not too late to designate a day to put James 1:2 into practice! Try it.  It will change your day - and maybe your life!

Pastor Greg 

This Week

2017 CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE Please stop by the Directory Table in the courtyard to update or confirm your contact details this or the following two Sundays. Photographers will stand by to take your pictures for the directory. Members as well as regular attendees are welcome to have their details included. Alternatively, please visit here to update your information and upload your photo.

Membership at Union Lunch
Sunday, 7 May 2017, 12:00 – 1:30PM
If you are NOT a member of Union Church, then this is for you. Join us for a family friendly lunch if you are interested in becoming a MEMBER at Union Church. Contact Pastor Michele for any questions. 

Sunday Young Adult Lunch 
Sunday, 7 May, 12:30-2:00PM
Bombay Dreams, 4/F, 77 Wyndham Street, Central
Join other university students, professionals in their twenties and thirties, and young couples after the 11AM service at Bombay Dreams, an Indian restaurant, for fellowship.  Plan to spend $220 per person for the buffet.  Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew for the purpose of the restaurant reservation.  

BUFF

Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, 17 May 7:30PM
There will be a Town Hall Meeting to learn more about the move and how it affects you. Deacons, CoM and staff will be there and hear your concerns.

Opportunities

Annual Ladies Double Up Dinner
Theme: Seasons of Life
Monday, 15 May 2017; 6:30PM Drinks, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Dinner
Speaker: Rev. Christa von Zychlin
Testimony: Janita Dubois
Bring your friends.  Sign up at the Welcome Table this Sunday.

Prison Ministry: Please check out the following training opportunities.

Prison Ministry Training Extension (2)
Sunday, 21 May 2017, 2:00 - 5:00PM; RSVP: 18 May 2017
Topic: How to prepare an inmate to leave the prison and succeed.  This will explore how one can equip an inmate with the spiritual tools needed to face the challenges of release and to continue walking with the Lord.  Place: Community Church Hong Kong - 1/F Main Sanctuary, J+ Building, 35-45B Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan
All enquiries and RSVP please email to   or Tel: 27282341.

Monthly Prison Ministry
Christian Women who are bilingual and 26+ are invited.
First Monday morning of each month for a 6-month period, 9:15AM to 12:30PM
Tai Lam Centre for Women, 110 Tai Lam Chung Road, Tuen Mun.
Each visit will include 2 classes of Bible Study each for 1 hour and 15 mins.  
Join the training before and after you begin.
Complete the Volunteer Application Form at the Welcome Table on Sunday. Contact Pastor Michele for details.

New Small Group Opportunities

Tuesday nights
Join Rachel Wirth in the Mid-Levels on Tuesday nights for a study on Tim Keller’s series the Prodigal God. There is no better way to get connected than through a small group -get connected today. Contact Pastor Michele for details.

Friday nights
Join Emilie and Colin Banfield on the Southside Friday nights. In May, they will launch a new study “Sticky Faith”. This DVD series provides great talking points on parenting and how to help maintain the spiritual life of our kids. It's a great study. If you are a parent this study is for you. Consider joining a couples group and contact Emilie or Pastor Michele for more details.

Kindness Walk - Reach out to the Homeless in Shum Shui Po
Sunday, 28 May
Families and children are welcome to join. We will give out free laundry coupons and some basic supplies to show our care. Please meet at:
(i) Nam Cheong MTR Exit A at 2PM, or
(ii) have lunch together in the Upper Annex at 12PM before heading out.
Please bring $100 and a recycle bag for the supplies to be given away. Contact Pastor Michele, Jeff Rotmeyer or Melody Landes for more details.
”....he who is generous to the needy honors Him!”- Proverbs 14 : 31b
Sign up at the Welcome Table this Sunday.

Upcoming Message by Professor Lauren F. Pfister
Sunday, 28 May 5PM Service
Topic: What James Legge would say to us in our season of transition
With Q and A session 
Professor Lauren F. Pfister is considered an expert on James Legge. He teaches in the Religion and Philosophy Department of Hong Kong Baptist University and serves as the Director of the Center for Sino-Christian Studies of the university.  Click HERE for a full bio. 

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. 

Young Adults 

Uni-On weekly gathering, the university aged fellowship at Union!
Are you a University student between 18 and 23? Studying or interning in Hong Kong? Please join us at Starbucks at HKU (Near the Library) on Thursdays 5:30-7:00PM for good conversations and experience community with other University-aged young adults from Union. Contact Anto.

Sunday Evening Young Adult Fellowship 
Sunday, 14 May, 6:00-6:50PM
Meet after the 5PM worship service in the Fellowship Hall with other university students, professionals in their twenties and thirties, and young couples for a time of fellowship, food, and games.  Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew for refreshments.

Youth 

Regular Friday Youth Group
Juniors meet from 6:00 to 8:00PM, Seniors meet from 7:30 to 9:00PM, with optional hang out in the Youth Lounge after until 10:00PM.

Youth Sunday Life 
9:30-10:30AM, Youth Lounge
All ages will meet in the Youth Lounge to play games, have fellowship and watch the next NOOMA video. This week's NOOMA video is titled "Rich" and asks some challenging questions about our Christian responsibilities related to wealth.  

Junior High Poverty X Lock-In, May 12
In 3 weeks we will be inviting the Junior High Youth to sleep over at Union, alongside the Juniors from Community Church. This Lock-In will focus on Poverty, it's insidious, cyclical nature and what we can do to help. Junior High will arrive at 6:00PM and are free to go after 9:00AM Saturday morning.

Senior High Youth are invited to a Bowling night together in Kowloon, alongside our Senior High friends from Community Church. We will leave from Union at 6:00PM, and dismiss from the bowling alley at 9:00PM.

Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? Check out our the many ways you can be involved:
-Friday Night Youth Group: fellowship night every Friday at Union Church
-Sunday Life: Bible teaching, small groups conversations on Sunday morning
-Cooking Ministry: cooking a good meal for the group on Friday Night
-Youth Band: Worship Team, 1hour practice every Friday
-Christian Clubs: student fellowship at 2 international schools; WIS on Fridays, HKIS High School on Wednesdays.

Questions? Email YOUTH

Kingdom Kids

Mom’s Date
Saturday, 13 May 2017, 2 – 5:00PM
Moms and children are invited to join us for a lovely afternoon of "love" pattern craft stamping followed by interactive African drumming and dancing session and tea time together at the Fellowship Hall. For more information, or to sign up for this event, please email us at CHILDREN.

Sunday School Dad's Version
On Mother's Day, 14 May, a group of Dads will be taking over Sunday School duties. Please pray for these Dads that they will have a blessed time together as they share God's words with our children, play games and making crafts for all the Mothers. Also please encourage these Dads with words of praise when you pick up your children from the Sunday School class.

Sunday School 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 CHILDREN or 2101 0414.

Last Week's Sermon

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 "Faith Works: Trials and Temptations" by Pastor Greg Anderson 

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