Acts@22A"Making mature followers in all nations for Jesus Christ" |
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Throughout University I was on the varsity rowing team. We trained 6 days a week - rain or shine we were on the water at 6AM. It was an eight seater and if one person slept in, the boat remained on the racks. If one person “caught a crab” the whole boat lost rhythm. We needed and depended on each other. It reminds me of the body of Christ, “if one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26. Imagine the impact of a church wholeheartedly pulling together, going in the same direction, at the same time. As we prepare for the weekend, I am grateful for the staff team who have worked together well to provide a retreat. “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another.” Thomas Merton – Pastor Michele |
Annual General Meeting |
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AGM Union’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, 19 Mar 2016. It will begin at 6:00PMwith a “Love Feast”, followed by the meeting at 7:00PM. Please 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. Copies of Annual Report 2015, Financials and Bios of the Union Leadership Nominees for 2016 are available at the foyer, this Sunday. |
This Week at Union |
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Baptism Baptize or dedicate your child? Or would you like to be immersed? If interested in any of these options, please see Pastor Michele. Baptism classes for immersion will be Monday 14 March at 7:30PM. Sign up at the Table on the Green. Bible Fellowship Dinner, 15 Mar, from 7:15PM to 9:00PM in Fellowship Hall Lenten Series - It's not too late to join the Lenten Series. Our last meeting will be Wednesday, 16 March from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. Join us for a light meal, study, and small groups. This week’s topic will be "Depending on God's Provision" with guest speaker Charles Caldwell. For more information or to register please e-mail Brenna. Reasonable Faith Conference - Dr. William Lane Craig, a world-renowned Christian scholar & philosopher. Join the Reasonable Faith Conference, 18 Mar - "Is faith reasonable in a world with ISIS" and 19 Mar - "Finding real hope in life - the reality of Jesus' resurrection". Sign up online. |
Opportunities at UnionBible Talk - 'Science, Little Brothers, Stubborn Slaves, and Warring Gods' - Pastor Matthew
The first 20 minutes discussing the first creation story in Genesis and the three, major interpretations of creation: creationism, theistic evolution, and concordism. The second 20 minutes we will look through the Bible at the theme of the underdog displayed in God's favouritism for younger siblings and for a stubborn, slave people (even above a divine king). The final 20 minutes we will discuss God's war with the gods of Egypt (theomachy, or divine warfare) and how each plague dethrones an Egyptian deity. Restored Lives - Recovery from Divorce and Separation Course is run over seven Thursdays, 14 Apr-26 May, from 7:00PM to 9:30PM at Upper Annex. The course is both practical and supportive, giving any separated or divorced person the opportunity to discuss the challenges they are facing and the tools to deal with these effectively. The cost is HK$400 per person including dinner. Sign up online. For More information please contact Anne or Michael Birley .
Apha Revival! Have you attended Alpha before as a guest, helper or leader? If the answer is ‘YES’, then we’re inviting YOU to come and experience the latest style Alpha course starting on Wed 20 Apr. We will be trialing the brand new Alpha Film Series but still include your favourites: good food, bad jokes, amazing worship, scintillating small groups and an Away Day. Come and be spiritually refreshed through Alpha. (New guests will be invited to attend our Sep 2016 course when Bear Grylls will spearhead a Global Initiative inviting the world to #TryAlpha). Please register online or email to
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Oasis |
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Wed, 16 Mar, 8:00PM (Refreshments at 7:30PM) 'Numbers and Deuteronomy' by Alex Ting and Matthew Fredericks In the book of Numbers, animals speak, God creates a spy network, and women inherit property 3,500 years before they are allowed to do so in England. The book of Deuteronomy famously contains the Shema Yisrael, or the most sacred verses in Judaism that was quoted by Jesus Christ when he was asked to summarise the Bible. In addition Deuteronomy has God's statement of who are the blessed and the cursed (with God's explanation). Alex Ting and Pastor Matthew will conclude the books of Numbers and introduce Deuteronomy for anyone interested in learning about the Old Testament and to support all those reading the Bible in one year. |
Youth |
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Looking for a way to connect your youth to other great kids in a fun and safe environment that promotes Biblical teaching and Christian values. Join us every Friday for Youth Group. Jr High (11 to 13) meet from 6:30PM to 8:00PM. Sr. High (14 to 18) meet from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. |
Kingdom Kids |
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Distribution of the Peace Box, Sunday 20 Mar Join us as we distribute the Peace Box to the children of St Barnabas Kid’s Learning Club on Sunday, 20 March from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. There will be worship, Bible Story time, Sunday School session, games, snacks and presentation of the Peace Box. If you would like to join please email us at
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Sunday School Registration Are you new to our church? Would like to enrol your children to our Sunday School Program? Do you love sharing the gospel of Christ to young children and are available on Sunday? Then please sign up here or in person by filling up the form available at the Kingdom Kids Table in front of the Lower Annex on any Sundays. We would love to hear from you.
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Outreach & Missions |
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Participate in a mission trip with your family!! Looking up for the trip to Cambodia in June (dates TBC)
Local Outreach Opportunities Lantau Youth Development Program - "Youth-up2" Mentorship program 2016-2018: We are looking for Cantonese speaking mentors for Tung Chung youth. Mentors will come alongside youth, helping them develop and teaching them how to transition into the marketplace. Training will be provided. Mentorship will last for 18 months (from Sep 2016 to Feb 2018), and each mentor will be matched with 2 mentees. For more information and application, please contact Crystal Lo.
Yay Neighbours! "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth" -1 John 3:18 |
Financial Giving at UnionFor HK Taxpayers wishing to make tax-deductible donations for the tax year of April 2015 to March 2016, please ensure that cheques are made payable to “Union Church” and are dated before 31 Mar 2016. Please send your cheques to our Church Admin Office latest by 27 Mar 2016, otherwise your donation will not be recognized in the 2015-2016 tax year. Thank you for continuous support to Union Church. |
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Last Week's Sermon |
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Please click on the link below to download "The Most Important Thing" by Rev. Dr. Jerry Root |
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Union Church, 22A Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong |