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U Matters

After dropping my son John off at Airport Express, I walked down towards the church, in sadness.  I must have had a forlorn face, for a wonderful member of Union yelled out my name and came over and gave me a hug.
 
It was a gesture of encouragement and care that meant more to me than she will ever know.  She was God's special messenger to me at just the right time.  
 
On Easter Day a woman brought a message of encouragement to the downcast and defeated disciples of Jesus.  In John 20:18 we read that Mary Magdalene announced, "I have seen the Lord!"
 
This morning I talked to a man who has just had his vocational hopes and dreams crushed. I listened and suggested options, but I probably should have just hugged him.  He and we all are facing challenges and disappointments.  Easter reminds us Jesus Christ transformed failure into victory, and death into life.
 
We look forward to celebrating this great reality together this Sunday. "He is risen indeed!!" 
 
P.S.  There will be a TV crew filming at Union Church this Sunday.
 
Pastor Greg
 

This Week

Easter Sunday, 16 April 2017
Children ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for our Easter Sunday activities. There will be Children’s Worship, Easter story telling, cookie decoration, craft making and an Easter egg hunt at the 9.30AM and 11.00AM service. Families and friends are welcome to join us.

Membership at Union Church

Lunch on Sunday, 7 May 2017, 12 - 1:30PM 
If you are NOT a member of Union Church, then this is for you.  Join us for a free lunch as you learn about Union Church.  Sign up or at the Welcome Table on Sunday.  Membership allows you to vote and hold various positions at Union. For any questions about membership, please contact Pastor Michele.

Opportunities

SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age
Sunday, 23 April, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Union Church is thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time. SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. It will be followed by a Q&A session.
All are invited, especially families. There is a suggested donation of HK$50 per adult. A light lunch will be provided. Sign Up NOW at the Welcome Table or the Kingdom Kids Table (in front of Lower Annex) or email us at on or before 19 April.

Griefshare
Tuesdays, 25 April, 2, 9 and 16 May, 7:30 - 9:00PM
Have you lost a loved one or know someone who has? Join us for 4 weeks to learn about grief through an interactive DVD series. Experts speak on signs, symptoms, and the impact of grief. Please see Pastor Michele and sign up at the Welcome Table.

Prison Ministry: On Easter Monday, 20 women will go to Lo Wu Correctional Centre for Women for an outreach. 

Please check out the following training series. All enquiries and RSVP please email to  or Tel: 27282341.

Introduction to Prison Ministry Training 
Sunday, 23 April 2017, 2:00 - 5:00PM; RSVP: 20 April 2017
Topic: This training will cover the prison environment and inmates, prison rules and regulations, spiritual preparation and self-care for volunteers.  
Place:  St Andrew’s Church - 1/F Hall Christian Centre, 138 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Prison Ministry Training Extension (1)
Sunday, 7 May 2017, 2:00 - 5:00PM; RSVP: 4 May 2017
Topic:  How to present the gospel effectively in prison in a natural and meaningful way that is life-giving to both the sharer and the receiver.  We will explore various methods, i.e. in an upfront message, in a testimony, and in small group sharing.   
Place: Island Evangelical Community Church – 10/F Classroom, 633 King's Road, Quarry Bay

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

Serving Opportunities: Interested in helping people get connected? Join Pastor Michele at Welcome Table at 10:30-11:00AM and 12:00-12:15PM weekly. We would like to regularly schedule people to be a part of this important ministry. Both men and women are welcome. See Pastor Michele or Pastor Matthew if interested.

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. 

Adult Education

Church and Society
Thursdays, 27 April - 25 May, 7:00-9:00PM at Union Church
Course Fee: HKD $400
This course is a study of the church's relation to society and of Christians in the public space. It will be taught by LTS Professor Dr. Tjeerd DeBoer and Ms. Kathleen Ferrier. Please RSVP to Pastor Matthew

Men

Invitation to Men's Fellowship Lunch
Friday, 21 April 2017 (third Friday of April), 12:45PM - 2:00PM
RSVP by 1:00PM on Thursday, 20 April
Fee: HKD $330
Topic: We can encounter God anytime, anywhere.
Speaker: David McIntyre (a renowned photojournalist)
Venue: Hong Kong Club (hosted by Ken Morrison)
For more information and registration (including dress code details), please visit HERE.
 

Young Adults

Uni-On This Coming Week (Easter) 
Please note that there will be no Uni-On this week during the Easter Holiday.

Youth 

Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? Check out 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, 1 hour practice every Friday
-Christian Clubs: student fellowship at 2 international schools; WIS on Fridays, HKIS HighSchool on Wednesdays.

No Youth Activities for this Week
There will be no Youth Group activities this week leading up to Easter, 14 & 16 April. 

Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

Mom’s Date, Saturday 13 May
Kingdom Kids would like to invite Moms and children to join us for a fun afternoon of craft making, dancing and tea time on Saturday, 13 May from 2-5:00 PM.
For more information, or to sign up for this event, please email us at

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 Creche 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  or 21010414. 

Mission

Service Trip - country side of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 
Union Church has been working with Flourishing Future, a Mongolia-based NGO, for several years with an annual summer camp arranged for the kids in Ulaanbaatar. We are looking for 15 people to help lead an educational week (from Monday, 3 – 7 July) for the kids. This would involve fun, games, crafts, and an adventure in the great outdoors. Families, working professionals, men, and women are welcome to participate. Pre-trip meetings will be held. Contact Pastor Michele or Anto Ficatier for additional details.

Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation UPDATE  
Please pick up a report from Canon Andrew White’s charity, FRRME (Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East), as well as photos of children from the Jordanian Marka School on the Welcome Table. The report provides information on the ongoing, amazing service of FRRME in the Middle East enabled by your generosity.

Last Week's Sermon

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"Washing Your Hands of Jesus"  by Pastor Greg Anderson

 

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