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In seminary my preaching professor invited three of the most promising preachers in the area to meet with us. One of those preachers was Dr. Paul Watermulder. That preaching promise was more than fulfilled as Paul ministered in two churches, 31 years at First Presbyterian Burlingame, CA. We have enjoyed having Paul and Genie with us these past few weeks. The staff, leaders and volunteers have all learned from Paul about church leadership. Now we get to hear him preach. It is a joy and honour to welcome my friend Paul to Union’s pulpit.

 
Gratefully
Pastor Greg
 

This Week

Young Adults Lunch on Sunday, 28 January
All Young Adults are invited to join Jess and Anto Ficatier this coming Sunday for lunch. We gather at 12:30PM in the lobby of Sunlight Tower and will go to La Cucina Italiana, in QRE (food not provided this time, orders will be made individually).
Contact:

Kids Worship Time
This is a wonderful opportunity for children to praise and worship God with lively Sunday School songs before they start their Sunday School lessons. We welcome parents who would like to join their children for the first 15 minutes at the start of the church service time for worship in the Fellowship Hall. We would also ask for our church congregants' kind understanding and cooperation to please walk around the area and not through the children as you access to the sanctuary or when visiting the restroom. Thank you for your help in making this Kids Worship Time that much more meaningful to the little members of our church.

Prayer Evening, Tuesday, 23 January
Please join us for an intimate Prayer Evening on Tuesday, 23 January from 7:30PM-9:00PM at Union Church, 18/F Sunlight Tower. The evening will be led by Pastor Paul Watermulder. Bring a prayerful heart and a friend for a very special evening.

Pew Bibles & Hymnals (Rejoice and Sing printed “Union Church Hong Kong”) If you would like a copy, please pick one up at the Welcome Table this Sunday.
 

Lent at Union

Luke for Lent
Lent, the time of preparation for Easter, is right around the corner - Ash Wednesday is 14 February! This year Union will be studying the Gospel of Luke during Lent, and we invite you to begin thinking and praying about your participation, and opening yourself up to how God might use this time in your life. There are many ways to get involved:

+Read through Luke, day by day (pick up a bookmark for a reading plan at the Welcome Table or find the schedule here)
+Read N.T. Wright’s Lenten devotional on Luke (available at Welcome Table for $100)
+Join a small group (sign up here or at Welcome Table) and study Luke together (Bible study guides available for leaders)
+Schedule too inconsistent for a small group? Try our NEW online small group (sign up here or at Welcome Table)
+Series on Jesus’ parables at Wednesday night ReCharge, 7:15PM, starting 21 February

Any questions? Contact Monte Peterson.

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.  

Opportunities

18-25 January: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
All churches please pray for Christian Unity
Please arrange Exchange of pulpits with other churches

The Global Leadership Summit, Friday-Saturday, 2-3 February 2018 at Island ECC - 633 Kings Road, Quarry Bay. A 2-day event featuring inspiration and training from world-class leaders! Special discount on conference tickets for Union Church at HKD400 by entering the discount code 50-rmk535. For more information and registration click here.
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. 

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. 

Education

The Book of Revelation, Sunday, 4 February 2018, 12:30PM to 2:00PM
Our own Chris Fung discusses his newly published book, The Lord of the Sabbath Opens His Book of Revelation. Revelation concludes the Bible. Yet many are baffled by its exotic symbols and seemingly disjointed descriptions. This talk will explore how a careful non-technical reading with Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath, at its centre would unlock the mysteries of Revelation to reveal a clear storyline that encompasses God's entire creation. RSVP to

Small Group

Looking for a small group? There are some great options available. Women, Intergenerational, Men - check out the brochure. For more information, please contact Monte Peterson. 

Men

Men’s Dinner at The Hong Kong Club
When: Saturday, 24 February, 6:30PM-9:00PM
Where: The Hong Kong Club (hosted by Don Kanak)
Join the Men of Union Church for an evening of fellowship and Christian brotherhood, with drinks and a good dinner. RSVP and payment need to be done before the event. You can sign-up on Union Church Website, mobile app, by email, or on the sign-up sheets located at the Welcome Table. Your registration will be completed upon reception of your payment by credit card or cheque. Tickets are sold $400 but you can also overbless and pay $600, which will help to cover sponsorship. Contact:

Youth

Friday Youth Group, 26 January – Worship Night
Youth of all ages (11-18) are invited to come to Youth Group at Sunlight Tower this Friday from 6:00PM to 9:00PM for a worship night! (with an optional hangout till 10:00PM for Seniors)
The night will be filled with good music and moving testimonies as all are welcome. There will also be opportunity for youth to speak up and share their message with their peers. If your youth is interested, please contact the youth team at

Sunday Youth Group, 28 January
Youth of all ages (11-17) are welcome to join us from 9:45AM to 10:45AM in Pastor Greg’s Office every Sunday. We will be following the curriculum “The Story of Jesus” this semester, and this week’s theme is “The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry”.

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 YOUTH
 

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Teachers Opportunity
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belong to such as these.” Is God calling you to join a ministry this year? Are you free enough for God to interrupt your life and let God use you to invest in the lives of our children? If your answer is yes, join us and be a part of this important and wonderful journey with God in raising all of our children for God’s Kingdom. Get in touch at or 2101 0414.

Crèche Center (0-3 years old)
Dear Parents, due to the sanctuary expansion the Crèche Center will now moved permanently to ROOM 1. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation. In addition, please leave the baby strollers at the designated stroller parking area which can be found at the church main door entrance in order to keep the Crèche Center clean and safe for babies to use.
 Sunday School 2017/2018 RegistrationIn order to receive updates regarding Children's Ministry program, latest classroom arrangement and for the safety of all children attending our Sunday School and Crèche Program, we asked that parents please register their children 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. Thank you.

Outreach

Prison Ministry: interested in being a part of a team to go to Tai Lam Correctional Institution on Dragon Boat Festival public holiday, Monday, 18 June? It will be a great opportunity! We would meet a few times (Sunday after church) to plan. Deadline approaching, so if interested please contact Melody Landes or Pastor Michele

English language Introduction to Prison Ministry Volunteer Training
Date: Sunday, 4 February
Time: 2:30PM-5:30PM
Location: St Andrews Church Christian Centre - G/F Lounge, 138 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordon MTR exit D.
RSVP: Rev. Esther Tung by 1 February

FCOP Lai See packets for Chinese New Year
For the next 3 weeks, please consider purchasing a 20 envelope packet of red envelopes with an inscribed Christian message for your gift giving this year! Each packet of 20 is $500 and 100% of the donations go towards the expansion and development of the FCOP Rice Farm in Cambodia that feeds 3000 children daily in church homes across the nation. The ultimate goal for the fully developed 400 hectare farm is to make FCOPI into a self-sustaining ministry. Help make this happen!! You can purchase your Lai See envelopes at the Welcome Table this Sunday.
 

Last Sunday's Sermon

Please click on the link below to download:

"Portraits in Reconciliation" by Dr. Charles Hardwick

 This Wednesday's ReCharge Sermon

"How to Grow Up" by Rev Dr. Paul Watermulder