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U MattersA mother showed her young son a picture of Jesus. “Do you know who he is?” “Yes,” the little boy replied, “he goes to our church.” What a great answer. But even more interesting to me is a picture of Jesus. We don’t have any paintings or pictures from 30AD that depict him. For many who meet you, you are the only picture of Jesus they see. A Christian is a “little Christ,” a follower who should reflect the attributes of his Lord. Paul writes in Philippians 1: 27: "Live in such a way that you are a credit to the Message of Christ.” The messenger must mirror the message! We are off to a great start to the new church year. My prayer is that we are off to a great start in letting people see Jesus in the way we live our lives. Pastor Greg |
This SundaySmall Group Leaders Lunch If you are a small group leader, join us at 12:15PM for lunch. Bible Series Talks — 'LESS IS MORE' The Minor Prophets Join for a talk by Pastor Matthew on the Minor Prophets followed by discussion. We will focus on and read the prophet Amos, the God ordained trash-talk king who could change your lifestyle completely. Please RSVP for food.
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OpportunityLadies Masquerade Dinner Please mark your calendar for 1 November from 7:00PM to 9:00PM as our Women’s Ministry Team treats you to a fun and festive evening of fellowship. Grab a fun dress and a mask or just come as you are. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Welcome Lunch Are you new to Union Church (6 months or less) or feel new? Meet ministry leaders and staff and join us on Sunday, 25 September. This is a family friendly event, 12:15PM – 1:30PM. Please RSVP to Pastor Michele and sign up at Table on the Green. Baptism Would you like to be baptized? Join us on Mondays, 12, 19 and 26 September from 7:30PM-9:00PM. Questions, please contact Pastor Michele. Christian Brotherhood Dinner Saturday, 24 September, 6:30PM – 9:00PM, Hong Kong Club. Work demands you, parents age and need you, family wants you, health and career are uncertain. You care for many, who cares for you? We need Christ and Christian community. This dinner gathers, in full strength, the men of Union Church to share a meal, laughter, and brotherhood. The venue is the Hong Kong Club. Dinner is HK$365 per person. Pastor Greg and the leaders of our outstanding men's ministries will be present. The purpose is a stronger, wider, Christian brotherhood at the centre of our Union community. Contact Matthew Fredericks or 9249-4797 to register. ALPHA is starting soon! The Introductory Dinner & Short Talk will take place on Wednesday, 28 September at 7:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone’s welcome, especially your family, friends and colleagues who have questions about life. A personal invitation is the most effective way of bringing a guest to Alpha. For info / registration, please contact Patrick Wilson at or online. See you there! Saturday Eve Couples’ Bible Study (CBS) The SAT Couple Bible Study group will study the “Couples of the Old Testament” by the LifeGuide Bible studies series this Fall. We meet twice a month. Good food — young children are welcome. Please contact & Linda Tan. Restored Lives — Recovery from Divorce and Separation Course is run over seven Thursdays, 20 October – 8 December, 7:00-9:30PM 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 ( ). Looking to Serve in Hospitality? Please contact Pastor Michele if you are able to help. We have some upcoming events that could really use your support. 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.
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Adult EducationThe 101 Series This fall Union Church will be launching the 101 Series. The 101 Series is designed to give you a basic and broad introduction to the pillars of the Christian faith. The 101 Series is for those who would like to dive deeper into what it means to be a Christian. Theology 101, Tuesdays, 25 October, 1, 8 & 15 November, 7:30PM to 8:30PM. Old Testament 101, Tuesdays, 22 & 29 November, 6 & 13 December, 7:30PM to 8:30PM. |
YouthNo Discovery Bay Trip This Friday Typhoon Meranti is likely to cause bad weather for the Mid-Autumn Festival, therefore our outdoor evening in Discovery Bay is cancelled. Youth Sunday Life 9:30AM – 10:30AM Confirmation Plunge Our confirmation class for 2016 – 2017 is officially registered! We couldn’t be more excited about the journey these 17 youth will embark upon for the coming year. Please keep them in your prayers. We are currently searching for adult mentors, and if you are interested please get in touch! Questions? Email ! |
Kingdom KidsCommunity Outreach Kingdom Kids will be visiting St. Barnabas Kid’s Club on Sunday, 25 September from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. We will bring our VBS themed Egypt – Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace to about 40 underprivileged children under the care of St. Barnabas. There will be a skit, Bible story reading, crafts making, games and a snack time. We would appreciate contribution of baked goods to share with the children as part of the snack time. If your family would like to join us and/or is able to contribute some baked goods, please email us at . Sunday School 2016 – 2017 Registration Children ages 0 – 10 year old joining our Crèche and Sunday School classes for the year 2016 – 2017 MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing our Registration Form available from the Kingdom Kids Table in front of the lower annex or you can register here or online through our church website. Registering your children will help us keep them safe, communicate well with you and plan our programs better. For more information, please contact or 2101-0414. Sunday School Teachers Needed Kingdom Kids is looking for committed volunteers who will partner with us in the ministry of teaching our children God's Word. We are looking for lead teacher for the 9 and 10 year old class at the 11:00AM service. Please contact us at or visit us at the Kingdom Kids Table in front of the Lower Annex. Thank you so much for those who have faithfully and prayerfully joined our team.
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MissionsICC Walk the Wall Help raise funds and bring awareness to abandoned and disabled children in China. Morning of 8 October. To register the walk, please visit www.walkthewall.org/hongkong. Want to serve and get connected? A mission trip is a great way to do both. 4 – 6 November, a group from Union Church will be traveling to outside Cambodia to spend the weekend working at F.C.O.P. Christian homes. Regular registration for the trip ends 5 October, price are subject to flight cost and availability. For more information or to register for this trip, please email . An opportunity to see what the Church is doing in the Philippines. Union and many small groups' support students from Bawing Alliance Evangelical Church and Shekinah Alliance Bible College want to invite our congregation to join from 14 – 21 October respectively to go to General Santos/Bawing Village. For more information, please e-mail or .
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