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Last week the Chancel Choir and Orchestra treated us to a rare worship experience. Thank you Forrest, Janice and choir! This Sunday our children's ministry leads us in worship. "The James Legge Christmas Musical" is written and directed by Danielle Bradsher. We welcome Dr. Lauren Pfister from HKBU, the leading authority on James Legge as a guest and we will interview him. We thank the 120 children, their parents, and the production team for making this celebration possible.

Pastor Greg

Stewardship Update

147 commitments totaling $8,058,420 have been received. This is a wonderful increase over last year. Thank you for your generosity. We are facing an exciting and challenging year. Your planned giving has made putting the budget together more easier. It is not too late to give. If you plan to make a commitment, we ask that you do it before the end of the year.

Christmas at Union

Final Dress Rehearsal For the James Legge Christmas Musical  - Sat, 13 Dec, 9:00AM to 12:00Noon   We look forward to seeing your children for the final dress rehearsal before our big performance. Please arrive on time at 9:00AM and have your children come dressed in their costumes. All children with singing solos or speaking parts must attend this rehearsal to be in the final performance. Parents can just drop off their children and then pick them up promptly at 12 noon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at JamesLeggeChristmasMusical@gmail.com. Thank you for all your support, encouragement and enthusiasm for this joyous event.

The James Legge Christmas Musical Sun, 14 Dec, Two Shows at 9:30AM & 11AM Services  The time has come to applaud all our children’s hard work and enjoy the performance of the James Legge Christmas Musical. We have two performances: 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. We kindly ask that families only attend one performance since our Sanctuary has limited space. Children in the performance must arrive by 9:00AM and go directly to the Lower Annex. Chris Yorks will be there to help them warm up their voices. After the performances, don’t forget to visit the Christmas Gift Table where you can buy some lovely James Legge related items. All the proceeds from the sale go to International China Concern (ICC), a Christian organization which takes care of disabled and abandoned children in China. You can also buy a professionally made VIDEO of your children’s performances in the Christmas musical; it only costs HK$100 and all proceeds go to the ICC charity.

Christmas Fun Fair Sun, 21 Dec, 12:00-5:00PM
The annual Union Church Christmas Fun Fair is back for one last hurrah before the church moves into redevelopment! It’s a wonderful outreach opportunity to the community, our family, friends and colleagues, and a way to share the true meaning of Christmas.

Please see how you can be involved and sign up on Sunday on the "Green":
- Bringing a plate of sweet/savoury finger food to share
- Performers - Do you have a Christmas song to share? 
- Face painters, Arts and Craft Helpers, Games assistants
- And more importantly CLEAN UP CREW

Christmas Eve 24 Dec, Wed
5:00PM 
Family Service
8:00PM Jazz Christmas and Candlelight Service
11:00PM Carols and Candlelight Service 

Christmas Day Service
 Thu, 25 Dec, 10:00AM - We will celebrate communion in the month of December.

Oasis

Wed, 17 Dec, 8:00-9:00PM in Fellowship Hall (Refreshments Served)

Bring $250 for canvas, paint, and food, and paint anything you like for 2 hours, or paint a Christmas painting for the church. RSVP is NECESSARY or you will not have a canvas. Email Matthew.

Youth

Youth Christmas Party this Friday, 12 Dec, 6:30 to 9:00PM. Come enjoy some festive games at our end of the year party! We are going to do a 'Crazy Christmas gift swap! Please bring a fun or funny wrapped gift (no more $50 HKD) to swap!

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School  Kingdom Kids Sunday School for ages 3 to 10 years old will resume on 4 Jan, 2015. Children will remain in the same classes they attended in the Fall.

Outreach & Missions

Cookie Baking for a Cause   Looking for an outreach opportunity for the whole family? Baking cookies is always fun and once again we will be preparing cookies for YWAM team members to hand out as Christmas gifts to the night workers in Wanchai. Join us on 20 Dec2:00-4:00PM - the whole family is invited to this fun activity. We will also be making cards of encouragement to be given out. 

Christmas Outreach with "Exchange Square", our UC Ministry in Tung Chung   As the world celebrates this holiday season with tinsel and decorated trees, Union church is invited to join in a truly Christmas community outreach program through caroling and the presenting of gift bags 21-25 Dec. These wonderful family friendly activities will take in Tung Chung, Tai O, Ngong Ping Village and outside Tung Chung MTR. Connect with King Chau for more details.

 

US Taxpayer

For US taxpayers wishing to make tax-deductible donations for the 2014 tax year, please ensure that checks are made out to Friends of Hong Kong Charities Inc, are dated before 31 Dec 2014 and are given to the church Admin Office by 31 Dec 2014, otherwise your donation will be recognized in 2015. Thank you for supporting Union Church.

Last Week's Service

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"Christmas Cantataby Union Church Choir 

 

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