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U Matters

"What's Cookin' at Union?" promises food, fun, and friendship (and the annual staff dress up day).  As we reunite with old friends, let's be on the lookout for new friends.  Paul writes in Romans 15:7, "Welcome each other as you have been welcomed by Christ."

We welcome an old friend - he was in the youth group of the first church I served.  Chip has his MBA from Northwestern and his Ph.D. from Princeton.  He is a leader in the Presbyterian Church (USA).  He is a great preacher who will give a fresh perspective on a puzzling parable.

Pastor Greg

Opportunities at Union

Fall BBQ Join us this Sunday, August 23rd, after the 11AM service as we enjoy a "What's cookin' at Union?" Fall BBQ.   This is a great opportunity to usher in the new back-to-school season and reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.  What to bring?  Your favourite salad or dessert to share. Enter the UC Masterchef Great Potato Salad contest and come up against our esteemed judges.  Prizes awarded.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Kitchen Sale!  Join us on the Green, Aug 30th after the 9:30AM and 11:00AM services to find treasures you didn’t even know you needed! A generous donor has given us hundreds of different kitchen prototypes that need a new home. Grab a friend and stop by Union to get some great deals. Most items are $10, $20, or $30 HKD! All money goes to help the youth raise funds for Kid’s International Ministry to send children to school! 

The 8:30 AM Family Communion Service will resume on Sun, 6 Sep. After the service, we will have a WELCOME BACK BRUNCH on the Union Church green. We encourage you to invite a friend to hear the good news of the Gospel and to enjoy the hospitality of our service. If you, your family and children want to be more involved in this service, please let us know (Contact our worship volunteer, Danielle Bradsher  ).

Baptism by Immersion  Have you been baptized?  Interested?  Come explore what it means.  Classes Monday 7, 14 and 21 September at 7.30PM – 9PM with Pastor Michele.  Sign up at Table on the Green.  Baptism date: Sunday, 27 September.  Feel free to check out the class, no pressure.

Ministry Opportunity  Like meeting new people? Like helping people? Consider helping at the Table on the Green. Pastor Michele needs a team for the morning services and would welcome help. Great benefits.

Oasis 

 Wed, 26 Aug, 8:00PM (Refreshments at 7:30PM)

Christian Arabic Minorities

Kurt Johansen, from Denmark, will speak on the 17 million Christians living in the Middle East and North Africa.  Mr. Johansen represents SAT-7.  Established in 1995, SAT-7 broadcasts in Arabic, Farsi, and Turkish on five satellite channels to a potential 300 million satellite owners.  SAT-7 brilliantly utilizes social media such as Facebook and YouTube. Please join us to learn more about the lack of religious freedom for the Christian Arabic minority.   

 

Youth

Join us THIS FRIDAY, August 21st for our first night of Youth Group. Jr. High (age 11 to 13) will meet from 6:30PM to 8:00PM and Sr. High (14 to 18) will meet from 7:30PM to 9:00PM.  Join us for games, pizza, and an opportunity to meet and make new friends as we welcome new students moving into our program.

Philippines Fall Mission Trip! Youth are invited to sign up for our Fall mission trip Oct. 1st to the 4th. The youth will be flying down to Manila to work with KIM (Kids International Ministry). We will be building houses, helping with their food distribution program, working at KIM’s children’s home. This is a meaningful way to spend the long holiday weekend. Cost $4,000, with scholarships available. Registration ends September 1st

To register e-mail brenna.dykman@unionchurchhk.org

Youth Welcome BBQ! New to Union Church? New to Youth Group? Or do you just like good food and good fun? You and your family are invited September 6th after the 11:00AM service for a BBQ in the fellowship Hall. Please bring a side dish to share. We will have burgers, hot dogs, and lots of tasty food! Come learn a little more about our youth program and meet other families!  RSVP toBrenna (even if your don’t RSVP please still come!) 

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Kick-Off  This Sunday, 23 August, we welcome back all of of our children into the Sunday School classes. Children are encouraged to worship with their parents in the sanctuary for the first 10 minutes before they go to their respective classes. Please approach our volunteers at the Kingdom Kids table in front of the Lower Annex for Sunday School registration and your child’s assigned class. We look forward to welcoming your children.

Sunday School 2015-2016 Registration Open    All children joining our Sunday School classes for the year 2015-2016 must be registered by filling in and signing our Registration Form available from the Kingdom Kids Table (in front of the lower annex room), on our church website (www.unionchurchhk.org) or click here. Registering your children will help us keep them safe, communicate well with you and plan our programs better. For more information, please contact children@unionchurchhk.org or 21010414

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 substitute teachers for our 3-& 4-year old classes at 9.30AM, 3-& 7-year old classes at 11.00AM, and a lead teacher for our 5-year old class at 11.00AM. If you would like to help us as a lead teacher or a substitute teacher, please contact us at   or call  21010414. 

 

Outreach & Missions

Beautiful Feet ~ Serving Giving Going
 
Local Ministry Opportunity
Want to stay local?  Come and meet the bridge people of Sham Shui Po and help to distribute meals.  When? Sat, 12 Sept, 5:00PM
  
Philippines Family Trip
If you were unable to join the trip to China, with International China Concern, please join us in October for a family friendly trip to Tacloban!  When: 21 Wed - 24 Sat. Come and serve together. Approximate cost? HKD4000
 
For more info, contact Lee-Ann McFarlane 
 

Alpha

ALPHA is starting soon! The Introductory Dinner & Short Talk will take place on Wed 9 Sept, 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, click here, or contact Patrick Wilson.  http://www.unionchurchhk.org/connect-grow/alpha/

See you there!

Last Week's Sermon

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"You are invited to the Partyby Pastor Greg Anderson

 

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