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U Matters

“I thank my God every time I remember you…because of your sharing in the Gospel from the first day until now.”  I borrow Paul’s words to the church at Philippi to express the gratitude to God I feel as we work together at Union.  The move has been a massive dislocation and yet the vast majority of you stayed with us and are praying with us as we face an exciting future.

This week we take time for thanksgiving.  Morgan Jackson from Faith Comes by Hearing and Jeff Greenman from Regent College will be with us to help us celebrate this Sunday.  There will be a Thanksgiving Feast at the Hotel Indigo following the 11:15AM service (a few tickets are still available.)  Then at 5:15PM, we begin a new evening service.

Thank you for your financial support of the Lord’s work at Union.  Returning your pledge card by the end of the month will greatly help our planning for the next year.

Gratefully
Pastor Greg

Stewardship

Online Giving
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house, and thus put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts; see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.”  Malachi 3:10
 
All of your giving, including tithes, offerings and special gifts for Missions, can be paid online via our website or mobile app.  The church has made this possible in order to make giving more convenient for our congregation.

If you have any questions about online giving, feel free to write to accounts or call 21010415.

Thank you for your continued faithful giving.

Thanksgiving

Join us at the Thanksgiving lunch buffet this Sunday, 19 November, 12:30PM at the Indicolite Restaurant, 2/F Hotel Indigo. There are still some tickets available. If you would like to reserve yours, please call the office at 25237247 during office hours and pay at the Welcome Table this Sunday morning. Costs: $180 per person. Click here for the menu.

Note: In honour of the season - We invite you to bring a non-perishable item to support HK families in need. e.g. rice, pasta, can goods and etc

Back By Popular Demand - 5:15PM Service

The Deacons (and a number of you) have asked that we restore the evening service.  Beginning THIS Sunday, 19 November, we will have a 5:15PM service. It will be a 45-minute service with a full sermon, and opportunities for fellowship; a combination of the old 5:00PM with some changes.  

December Service Schedule Update

U-Café Services will be held throughout December.
Please Note: There will be no U-Bar Service at Hotel Indigo on December 17, 24, 31.

3 December
8:45AM  Advent I Communion Service
9:45AM & 11:15AM  Union Church Choir Christmas Cantata
11:15AM  U-Café/U-Bar at Hotel Indigo with "Live" Sermon
5:15PM  Advent I Communion Service

Worship

St. Andrew's Day Service, Next Sunday 26 November 9:45AM
Come celebrate Union Church’s Scottish roots! Don’t forget to wear some tartan attire (kilt, dress, pants or even a tie) to get into the Scottish spirit. Come and worship with special music and traditional Scottish bagpipes.

December Communion, 3 December, Advent I
The Sanctuary Choir with orchestra, will present "Sing Joy to All the World" by Lloyd Larson at 9:45AM and 11:15AM services. The Sermon and Communion will be celebrated at 8:45AM, 11:15AM U-Cafe, 11:15AM U-Bar and 5:15PM services.

Opportunities

“Follow That Star Ferry” Children’s Christmas Musical - Save the Date: 10 December 2017
This year’s Christmas Musical, our Sunday School children will be performing the Nativity with the theme “Follow That Star Ferry”. Infused with some local HK flavour and filled with lots of fun scenes, the children will be sharing this wonderful news of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ for all to hear. We invite all children from ages 3 to 10 years old to join us and be a part of this wonderful time of the year. The Christmas Musical rehearsals takes place every Sunday until the 3rd of December at both the 9:45 AM and 11:15 AM services. During this period of time, please bring your children directly to ROOM 3 and kindly pick them up again from the same room. 

Hong Kong Gospel Festival 2017, International Session, Sunday, 3 December at 10:00AM
The aim is to share the gospel with those who are yet to believe in God and accept God as their saviour.
Speaker: Rev. John Snelgrove (Founding Pastor of The Vine Church, English Ministry Lead Pastor of Kong Fok Church)
Testimony Guests: Tracy Trinita (Indonesia’s First Supermodel and Speaker for RZIM Asia); Bobby Febian (Indonesian Gospel Singer and Preacher, Founder and Lead Singer of Oneway Band Indonesia)
Venue: Hong Kong Stadium
For more info/admission tickets, please visit: http://hkgospelfestival.org/?page_id=3427 

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.

Serve

If 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.

Education

Reformation Lunch and Learn: 500 years later, what does the Protestant Reformation mean for us today? Come learn from Rev. Dr. Jan Martin Depner, Professor at Lutheran Theological School, and enjoy a German lunch. Sunday, 26 November at 12:30PM. Sign up at the Welcome Table or email Monte Peterson so we can plan food.

Hearing from God in the Season of Advent: Rev. Dr. John Yates will help us slow down and listen as we enter a busy season of preparation. John is a retired Anglican minister, but he and Donna have variously been involved in Pentecostal, Baptist, Lutheran and Evangelical churches. John has been both a parish minister and theological lecturer, but spends much of his time these days in giving spiritual direction, with a “prophetic edge” to a wide range of people, lay and ordained. He is also chair of the Evangelical Alliance in Australia. His writings can be found on www.cross-connect.net.au Saturday, 2 December at 10:00AM. Sign up at the Welcome Table or email Monte Peterson.

Science and Faith: Friend or Foe?: Come hear Dr. Denis Alexander, Emeritus Director of The Faraday Institute, St. Edmund's College, Cambridge. Tuesday, 5 December at 7:00PM. Light dinner followed by talk and Q&A. A great opportunity to bring your friends!

Membership

Membership
There is no better time than NOW to become a member at Union Church. If interested in membership, please see or contact Pastor Michele or Pastor Greg for details.

Ladies

Join us for the annual Union Church ladies retreat, Thursday 25- Sunday 28 January, 2018
We are off to Vietnam and hope you can join us. Approximate costs (incl flights, accommodation & meals) $4,900. Pay first instalment $2,500 now to enjoy early bird special. Contact Pastor Michele. A sign up form is available at the Welcome Desk or register your interest here.

 

Small Group

Looking for a small group? There are some great options available. Women, Intergenerational, Men - check out the brochure

Youth

Friday Youth Group, 17 November – Special Non-Coed Youth Group
Youth this Friday will take place at two different locations, one for girls and one for boys. Both Junior and Senior Youth are to head to their designated locations from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

Girls will head over to Tess Lyon’s place where they will be focusing on collages and self-description. The address is as follows: 3B Bisney Villas, 5 Crown Terrace, Pokfulam and you may contact Tess at 9152 7494.

Boys will come to Sunlight Tower as per usual for some fun games and activities!

Sunday Youth Group, 19 November  just10
Youth of all ages are welcome from 9:45 to 10:45AM, in the Youth Room. Every week we follow the “just10” curriculum. This week is about Commandment #4, and we talk about Catching Your Breath.

Tickets Sale - Youth Christmas Banquet
The Youth Christmas Banquet will take place on 1 December this year. Make sure to book your ticket quickly by contacting the Youth Team or stopping by the Youth Table this Sunday.

Upcoming Big Youth Events
Saturday, 25 November. - Sunday, 26 November: Juniors Retreat
Friday, 1 December: Youth Christmas Banquet
Saturday, 2 December: ICC Walk the Wall 
Friday, 8 December: RESOUND (inter-city Youth Ministry Night)
Friday, 15 December: Christmas Party

Youth activities
Are you a youth and want to be involved in our youth group? There are many ways you can be involved: Youth Group (Friday, Sunday), Youth Band, Christian Clubs, Confirmation etc.

Questions? Email 

Kingdom Kids

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL IMPORTANT DATES:
* Performance Date: Sunday, 10 December at 9:45AM & 11:15AM service
* First Dress Rehearsal (with Pizza Lunch): Sunday, 3 December from 12:30PM to 2:30PM
* Final Dress Rehearsal (with costumes): Saturday, 9 December from 8:30AM to 11:30AM

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL SUNDAY REHEARSALS:
* Sunday Rehearsal: 19, 26 Nov & 3 Dec at 9:45 AM & 11:15 AM service
Kindly drop off your children at ROOM 3  at least 10 minutes before church service time. 

Christmas Musical Costumes Pick Up Arrangement
* Sunday, 26 November: Age group 6-10 year old
* Sunday, 3 December: Age group 3-5 year old & Main Cast
Alternative date: Saturday, 9 December

Crèche Center, every Sunday from 8:30AM to 12:30PM
Babies and toddlers ages 0 up to 3 years old will proceed directly to the Crèche Room. Please note that on Sunday 3 Dec and 10 Dec, the Crèche will be moved to ROOM 1 due to Christmas Performances. In addition, in order to keep the Crèche Center clean and safe for babies to use, we would appreciate it if parents could leave the baby strollers at the designated stroller parking area which can be found at the church main entrance door. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration 
All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Crèche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form available on our church website and also at the Welcome Table. Register HERE and for more information, please visit www.unionchurchhk.org or contact us at CHILDREN or 2101 0414.

Last Week's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download

Fourth Commandment: "Rest for the Restless" by Pastor Greg Anderson

Union Church, 18/F Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen’s Road East,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2523 7247 | Fax: +852 2524 0473
Email:    www.unionchurchhk.org