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U MattersMy new word for the week is “God-incidence.” Too many “coincidences” have happened to me in too short a time span. Maybe this happens often but I am too self-other-than-God consumed to notice. A recent preacher mentioned Brother Lawrence and his spiritual classic, “Practicing the Presence of God.” As I pondered what that would look like in my life, it seems that our Lord seems to be speaking above the din of competing voices in my life. As Psalm 1:6 promises, “the Lord watches over the way of the righteous.” Righteous, only because of Christ, “we know that all things work together for good.” Have you had a series of recent “God-incidences?” This WeekPrayer Service, Sunday, 17 June, 5:15PM
Please join us for a prayer Service on 17 June featuring music and worship for intercession and prayer. There will also be a short meditation on the Psalms. ReChargeReCharge - just 2 more sessions of ReCharge left before the summer break - Wednesday’s June 20 & 27. We will resume in September. Watch the Space! OpportunitiesGood News! The 8:45AM SUNDAY SERVICE will continue throughout the summer!
Due to the fullness of our other worships, why not try out another worship time this summer! Our 8:45AM service is a refreshing service option and family friendly with communion every Sunday. We will carry on throughout the summer this year into the autumn. We would love to see you there! ServeIf you are looking for a place to serve at Union Church Pastor Michele would love to chat!
With growing services, especially at 11:15AM service, we have 4 locations operational at the same time, we could really use your help in the usher greeter team.
Options: Main sanctuary (4 people needed each Sunday; welcoming, actively seating; offering);Door (this is a meet and greet -traffic control -directing people -children, bathrooms, services etc)Foyer (front line of Union Church -welcoming, directing people to Hotel Indigo when the 18/F is full) If you can help once a month it would be greatly appreciated. MenNext Men’s Dinner – 7 July Baptism / MembershipBaptism - If you would like to be baptized please note that classes will begin on Tuesday, 10, 17, 24 July. 7:30PM at Union Church. If you would like to be baptized but these dates don't work for you please see Pastor Michele. Membership - if you are not a member and would like to be, please download application form here or collect a peach coloured application form at the Welcome Table and/or see Pastor Michele. Small GroupsSmall groups are where we dig into the nitty-gritty of following Jesus. Studying the Bible, reading topical books, praying, laughing and eating together--small groups are where we connect with each other. Groups meet all over Hong Kong on different days of the week. Interested? Contact Monte Peterson or sign up here. Adult EducationNew ReCharge Class from 23 May to 27 June: Six Weeks of Psalms, with C.S. Lewis, Pastor Greg
Using C.S. Lewis' Reflections on the Psalms, we will spend six weeks enjoying the Psalms' beauty and theology, as well as how they reflect the entire human experience, from exuberant praise to crippling shame to vengeful rage. Lewis will be our guide, but we will all be reading, singing, lamenting and praising together, learning what a gift the Psalms are to our spiritual lives. Young AdultsNew Young Adults Study – SOLAE YouthFriday Youth Group, 15 June – Small Group Discussions Kingdom KidsSunday School End of Year Party, 24 June
Kingdom Kids is organising a mini "End of Year Party" to wrap up our Sunday School academic year 2017-2018. Children ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for some fun games and activities. Sunday School Lite, Sundays, 8, 15, 22, 29 July at 9:45AM & 11:15AM. Regular Sunday School will be on break for the month of July and August, instead Kingdom Kids will run Sunday School Lite titled "Hands on Faith” - Science Bible Lessons. For the month of July, children ages 3-11 years old will meet at Room 2&3 for Science Bible Lessons and Experiments at both the 9:45AM and 11:15AM services. Children’s Summer Program For families who are around this summer, we have some exciting weekdays children’s program lineup as follow: Program 1 - Floral Alphabet Watercolor Painting Course (6-12 years old) & Pattern/Animal Stamping (3-5 years old) with By Mamalaterre. Session 1: Mon, Tues, Fri / 9, 10, 13 of July, from 10:00AM to 12:00NN, cost HK$500 per child. Session 2: Wed, Thur, Fri / 18, 19 , 20 of July, from 10:00AM to 12:00NN, cost HK$500 per child. Program 2 - "Daniel in the Lion’s Den” Drama workshop (3-12 years old) with mini performance at the end of the workshop, taught by Dove Tales Theatre Company. Session 1: Mon - Fri / 30 July - 3 August, from 9:30AM to 12:30PM, with mini performance for families on Friday, 3 August at 12:00NN. Cost HK$750 per child. Space in the Summer Program will only be reserved once payment is received in full. Please sign up or at the Welcome Table. Please make cheque payable to "Union Church". VBS Sunday School, 5, 12, 19, 26 August & 2 September, 9:45AM & 11:15AM Kingdom Kids will run VBS Sunday School for the month of August. Children ages 3 to 11 years old are invited to join us for a fun Vacation Bible Study titled “SHIPWRECKED”. You may register or at the Welcome Table starting from this Sunday. Children are welcome to bring friends along too, VBS Sunday School is free for all. Sunday School 2018/2019 Registration is Now Open Sunday School Registration for academic year 2018/2019 is now open. In order to help us plan our program well and serve your family better, we would appreciate it if you could 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 2101 0414. Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation. Family in NeedWe have been praying for Gavin Shui as he battles cancer. Please check out this link on how you can register as a donor for Gavin and others who need a bone marrow transplant.
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