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We have not one but two amazing speakers this Sunday.   At 8:45AM and 9:45AM Dr. Darrell Johnson will preach.  He has taught at Fuller, Regent, and Carey seminaries.  He has pastored several churches.  He was in Manila during the end of the Marcos regime.  His heroic weekly radio broadcasts from Union Church Manila made him a cherished figure in the Philippines.  He was simply loving his neighbour and standing up for justice.

At 11:15AM Ken Wytsma, the founder of the Justice Conference held all over the globe, including HK this week, will speak.  Then at 12:30PM he will give a special lecture on the “History of Justice” follows by a Q&A.   Ken believes that “true life is found when we give our lives away on behalf of others.”   Unfortunately, the HK Justice Conference is sold out, but we get the chance to hear the founder in a very special lecture.

Pastor Michele knows Dr. Johnson and Andrew Gardner of the Vine wanted Union to have the chance to hear Ken.  I want to thank these two pastors for giving us a chance to hear two Christian statesmen who have changed their world.  Come prepared to have Christ change your life as we worship together!

This Sunday we will take a 10/10/10 offering for the Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor to address the needs of the over one million HK residents living in poverty. I encourage each person to give generously to fund creative programs to reach the surprisingly large percentage of Hong Kong people in poverty.

Gratefully
Pastor Greg

This Week

Justice Conference: ‘Love Thy Neighbour’, 20-21 October 2017
2 full days, 6 main sessions, 24 workshops, and 8 different workshop streams covering topics such as slavery, sexual exploitation, children at risk, refugees, economic injustice, peacemaking, and advocacy.
Speakers & Artists: Eugene Cho, Jackie Pullinger, Craig Greenfield, Patricia Ho, Ken Wytsma, Melba Maggay, Sami Awad, Boom Mosey, Chomno In, Philemon Choi, Carter Quinley, Micah Bournes
For those who have registered, see you on 20th and 21st! 
If you miss the registration, Ken Wytsma will be preaching at the 11:15AM service this Sunday at Union. He will also have a talk on "History of Justice" 12:30PM follows by Q&A, see below:

Talk: History of Justice, Sunday, 22 October
Speaker: Ken Wytsma
Ken Wytsma, founder of The Justice Conference will share with us on the “Theology of Justice” at the 11:15AM service, follows by a talk on the History of Justice and his passion at 12:30PM. Don't miss it!
Time: 12:30PM Talk + Q & A
Venue:  Sunlight Tower, Union Church
RSVP: 

This Sunday 22 October
, Union will take the annual 10/10/10 offering at all services.  Working with the Hong Kong Church Network for the Poor, we encourage each person to give generously to fund creative programs to reach the surprisingly large percentage of Hong Kong people in poverty. 

Name tags available!  Stop by the Name Tags Table and pick up your name tag this Sunday! Our Union Welcome Committee have provided name tags to help us all get to know one another better during our time of transition. If your name does not appear we will be happy to provide one for you.  Let’s encourage one another and build up our fellowship together!

Thanksgiving Sunday Special

Union Church celebrates American Thanksgiving and invites you to join a thanksgiving buffet. All are welcome to join us for a family meal on Sunday, 19 November, 12:30PM at the Indicolite Restaurant, 2/F Hotel Indigo. Costs: $180 per person. Click here for the menu. Buffet tickets are available for sale next Sunday, 29 October. 
Note: In honour of the season - We invite you to bring a perishable item to support HK families in need. e.g. rice, pasta, can goods and etc

Opportunities

With the many services and locations, the role of greeting has become even more important. If you are interested in being apart of this team please see Pastor Michele. We have a great job for you - and a T- shirt.

FIN - Family in Need requests the following items. Please see Pastor Michele if you can help.
- Outdoor furniture and barbecue
- Living room: small square table, 3 person folded sofa (something that matches green), collapsible dining table and 4 chairs, plants plastic or real
- Kitchen need: 29 inch gas stove, fridge about 5 feet tall. Microwave oven, rice cooker,
- Bedroom: small bedside table with drawer, small book shelf, clothes cupboard,
- Kitchen: dishes, cutlery, aircon or fan aircon,
- Low TV table
- One laptop

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.

Education

ALPHA RETURNS! Bring your friends, relatives and colleagues to the second session on Wednesday 25 October 2017! Sign up sheet on Welcome Table. Reservation / info contact .

Baptism Classes
If you are interested in being baptized Pastor Michele would love to hear from you. Classes to begin Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 November at Sunlight Tower, Union Church 7:00-8:30PM. Baptism date: Sunday 26 November

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

Pastoral Care

GriefShare, Thursdays 2, 9, 16, 23 November 7:30-9:00PM 
Lost a loved one through death or have a friend who is grieving? Consider joining GriefShare -an opportunity to learn and share about grief and loss with others who have been there. Topics include Living with Grief, the Journey of Grief etc. Come discover coping strategies and learn from the experts.
See Pastor Michele for details.

Ladies

Semi Annual Ladies Dinner: Walk in the Wilderness, Monday 13 November 7:00-9:15PM
All ladies at Union Church are invited to a dinner held in your honour – An evening of great food, fabulous connecting, engaging worship and much much more. Event is free but we need to know you are coming. Sign up at the Welcome Table. Bring a friend.

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.

Men

Mens Kindness Walk + Dinner, 2 November 7:00-9:00PM
Calling all men! You won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with UC men, and to provide some kindness to the large homeless community in Sham Shui Po. Contact Jeff Rotmeyer # 51966771

Small Group

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

 

Youth

New Confirmation/Baptism Class
Youth who want to be baptized or confirmed this year should get in touch with Anto  as soon as possible. A new class will start soon, with exciting activities throughout the year, including a 4 days-trip!

Friday Youth Group, 20 October - Senior Lock In
Youth are invited to come to Youth Group at Sunlight Tower this Friday! Seniors are also invited to participate in a lock in, where they will stay overnight at the church and participate in various fun activities.
Juniors: 6:00-8:00PM
Seniors: 7:30–9:00PM (Lock-in attendees will be dismissed after breakfast on Saturday)

Sunday Youth Group, 22 October
Youth of all ages are welcome from 9:45 to 10:45AM. This week we’re continuing the “just10” videos!

Beach Party for Youth born in 2006, 22 October
Youth who were born in the year 2006 are invited to join Anto and his wife, Jess, for a fun-filled day at the beach! For details, please contact Anto.

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


Hallelujah Party, Saturday 28 October, 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Kingdom Kids invite Union Church families and friends with children ages 1 to 11 years old to join us for our annual family event "Hallelujah Party”. There will be live performance by Dove Tales Theatre Co titled Noah Adventure, bouncy castles, lots of games and prizes, face paint, cotton candy and snacks. Please sign up at CHILDREN'S MINISTRY with the number of people coming and we would appreciate it if you could bring baked goods or savoury to share (NUT Free). 

Hallelujah Party Volunteers & Snacks Needed
We are still in need of volunteers for our Hallelujah Party. If you and your family are available on Saturday, 28 October from 2 to 6 PM and could lend us a helping hands, we would love to hear from you.  Also if you are able to contribute snacks or baked goods, please contact us at CHILDREN'S MINISTRY. Thank you.

Sunday School at Sunlight Tower, Sunday 9.45 am & 11.15 am
Children ages 3-10 years old will meet at the Music Room for Kids Worship Time before proceeding to their respective classrooms accompanied by their teachers. Babies and toddlers ages 0 up to 3 years old will proceed directly to the Creche Room. Please pick up the Sunday School new schedules and class assignment at the Kingdom Kids Table. Parents please note that for the month of September & October, children are required to be picked up directly from their classroom promptly at the end of the service regardless of their age. We look forward to see your family there and let us continue in our journey to raise our children for God’s Kingdom.

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.Mission

Mission

It will be So Good to have you join us in Sogod!
Missions, in partnership with the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of the Philippines, is promoting the training of pastors and planting of new churches all across Leyte Province in the central Philippines.  A number of pastors involved with the church planting ministry are recipients of scholarships extended by UC members to the Shekinah Alliance Bible College.  Come and see for yourself an exciting new ministry based in the city of Sogod reaching out to new areas east of Cebu this coming 8-11 December 2017.  Approximate cost is HK$4,000.  Sign up for the trip by contacting Dennis Hopton or Marga Wulfgram. Deadline for registration is 12 November 2017.

Last Week's Sermon

Due to typhoon Khanun, all services were cancelled on 15 October.

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