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U Matters

What is worship? Think about it. Pray about it. Let’s learn together about it on Sunday.

Gratefully, 
Pastor Greg

This Week

HKCNP Mentorship Programme: Come learn about the programme and join as a mentor to youths from underprivileged families. It is a blessing to be able to make a difference and impact a life! Sunday, 12 February, 12:30PM - 2:30PM, Upper Annex. Light lunch provided.  Please sign up here.

The Book of GENESIS 
New Bible Series
Sunday, 12 February, 12:20PM - 1:10PM, Fellowship Hall
How will you begin your Rooster Year?  Join a new Bible series to discover 'the book of beginnings.'  If we understand Genesis, we understand our identity, the dawn of the Judeo-Christian faith, and God's global design. 

Sunday Evening Fellowship
When: Sunday, 12 February 6:00PM-6:50PM
Where: Union Church, Fellowship Hall
Who: University, Twenties, and Thirties 
Join the young adults after the 5:00PM service for a time of fellowship, wine, cheese, and dessert.  Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew for food. 

Family Matters

Family in Need: FIN Sometimes life throws us challenges and we need to reach out for help. If you need spiritual, emotional, physical, and/or financial help please contact Pastor Michele and/or members of the FIN Team Charles Schmitt, Isabel Morrison, Jean De Groot. To maintain accountability, we ask that requests come through this group. If someone in need approaches you for financial assistance, please refer them to the Pastors or the FIN Team.

Opportunities

Baby Celebration 
Sunday, 19 February, 12:30PM
Do you have a baby age 0-2? Come meet other parents in the same season of life as you.
Contact Pastor Matthew 92494797

Social Justice Panel
Sunday, 19 February 5PM Service
Join the Amos series for an interactive panel on social justice, with Celene Loo (founder of Giving Bread), Jeff Rotmeyer (founder of ImpactHK and Love 21), and Kurt Johansen (Executive Director of SAT-7).
 
5:00PM Sermon Series ‘Amos: A Prophet for the People’
26 February
God called Amos, a shepard, to prophesy to the nation of Israel. What Amos said was not comforting. Amos criticised the nation for injustice and lack of care for those on the margins of society. Join us for the last of this five week sermon series on the minor prophet Amos who gave major challenges to God’s people.

Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, 1 March @ 8:00PM
Union Church Sanctuary
No chocolate, no Facebook?  How will you honour the 40 day fast this year?  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.  Join us for a worship service with music, scripture reading, a reflection, and the (optional) ash imposition ceremony. All are welcome.

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. 

Annual General Meeting

Union’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 11 March 2017. It will begin at 6PM with a “Love Feast,” followed by the meeting at 7PM. Please come join us as we celebrate together, and give glory to God. Non-members are welcome to attend. Please bring a dish, salad or dessert to share. The sign-up sheet will be available at the “Table on the Green”.

Nominations for 2017 Committee of Management (CoM) are now open to the church. Members of 6 months and above, over 18 years of age and in good standing, who wish to nominate a candidate for the 2017 CoM, please fill in a nomination form available from the church office and submit to the office, attention the Honorary Secretary. Nominations must be seconded by another voting member and have the agreement of the nominee.
The candidate will also need to be over 18 years old, a member of more than 6 months and in good standing. Nomination for CoM members will be closed on Sunday, 26 February 2017.  

Men

Pub Quiz Night, Saturday, 25 March, 7:00PM-10:00PM Exchange Square: Join the men for fellowship, food, drinks, and a pub quiz in the upper room of Liberty Exchange, an Italian restaurant in Central. $450 per man. RSVP to Pastor Matthew.

Young Adults

Uni-On, the University-Aged fellowship at Union!
Are you between 18 and 23? Studying or interning in Hong Kong? Please join us at Starbucks at HKU (near the library) on Thursdays at 5:30PM for a chance to relax and experience community with other University-aged young adults from Union. Friends are more than welcome. Contact YOUNG ADULTS.

 

Youth 

RESOUND 
Friday 17 February will be the RESOUND Worship Night. Youth from the international churches of Hong Kong will play games, hear testimonies and worship together. We will meet at 6PM and return to Union by 9:30PM. 

Dad & Son Day Out 
Fathers and sons are invited to an uplifting, memorable day at Cheung Chau Island on Saturday 25 February from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. There will be exciting activities, opportunities for learning and also plenty of time for dads/sons to engage with one another and have fun.
Register before Feb 17.

Regular Friday Youth Group
Junior High (11-13) from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Senior High (14-18) from 7:30PM to 9:00PM (+Hang out in the Youth Lounge after until 10:00PM!)

Youth Sunday Life 
9:30AM10:30AM
All ages will meet in the Youth Lounge to watch a short video from the NOOMA series. We will then break up into small groups for discussion.

Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

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 21010414.

Sunday School Teachers Needed
Our Sunday School partners with parents and our church congregants in raising our children for Christ's Kingdom. If you are available and willing to commit your Sunday morning to share God’s words and model God’s love for our children, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at  .

Last Week's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download

"Reclaiming God's House for Worship" by Pastor Greg Anderson

"A Lament for Justice" by Brenna Dykman 

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