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"Making mature followers in all nations for Jesus Christ"

 

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U Matters

This week, I reunited with a  wise friend who is a retired senior banker. He was part of the church I served in England and was a member of Union for several years. One of his friends had just died, with articles and obituaries in all the financial papers. I asked my friend what his friend was really like. "He was all about relationships."

What a great way to be remembered. Christianity is all about a relationship with Christ. But sometimes in the hustle and bustle of a lively church, we forget it is all about relationships. We are so thankful for the chance to share life and ministry with you. May our wonderful programs continue to thrive. But this year, let's put our priority on the relationship we have with Jesus and with each other. 

Pastor Greg

Building Union for the Future Update

The BUFF team continues to work on improving the design of our new church. However, they are working under various technical constraints and the process is time consuming. This, together with the proposed renovation of Golden Centre (our proposed temporary accommodation), means that we expect to remain at our Kennedy Road premises until June 2016. Please continue to pray that God’s will be done. If you have any questions, please contact Kay Ian Ng.

Opportunity at Union

Summer Kick Off BBQ 5:00PM   On Sunday, 5 July, we invite you to join us for a BBQ immediately following the 5:00PM evening service. We hope you can join. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. Hope to see you. Questions? Please contact Pastor Michele and/or Grace Siu.

Welcome Lunch   New to Hong Kong? Feeling new at Union? Family away and feeling disconnected? Join us for lunch, immediately following the 11AM service on 5 July. Please sign up at Table on the Green. Contact Pastor Michele.

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.

Ministry Opportunity   Want to be a part of our August Lunch Brunch? What is it you ask? See Pastor Michele. 

2015 Church Directory   If you have provided an address for us, a copy of the 2015 directory will be mailed to your home. Please check your mailbox. If you are listed in the directory but have not received a copy, please pick one up in the foyer.

If you no longer have need of your previous directory, please feel free to return it to the church and we will securely dispose of it. 

8:30AM Worship Service  will be on summer break in Jul and Aug. The last 8:30AM Service will be this Sun, 28 Jun. It will resume on Sun, 6 Sep.

Oasis - Silent Prayer Mini-Retreat and Dinner

Wed, 01 Jul, 7:30PM

Oasis will host an hour of silence in the Union Sanctuary from 7:30PM to 8:30PM, and then go out to dinner from 8:30PM to 9:30PM. Please bring $200 for dinner.

Youth

Summer Break Youth is out for the summer! Friday Night and Sunday school are on break! Have a great summer everyone!

Youth Fall Mission Trip   Join us Thur, 1 Oct to Sun, 4 Oct for our Youth Fall Mission trip to Manila, Philippines to work with Kid's International Ministry (KIM). We will be building houses, working on feeding projects, and playing with the kids! This trip is open for youth, ages 11 to 18. We are also looking for adults to chaperone the trip. 

EARLY Bird Special:  Youth & Adult Price: $3,000 if registered by 1 Jul. To register or for more information, email Brenna. 

A big thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped with The Amazing (G)race! It was a blast and we could not have done it without you.

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Year End Party!   28 June, at both 9:30AM and 11:00AM service, we will celebrate the end of our Sunday School year with games, movie and snacks. Please bring kids directly to the lower annex upon arrival to church. 

Vacation Bible School   Kingdom Kids invite all children from 3 to 9 years old for our VBS Summer Sunday School titled "EVEREST" - where kids Conquer Challenges with God's Mighty Power. For 5 Sundays in the summer, 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 2 Aug, at 9:30AM & 11:00AM, we will have songs, skits, bible story-telling, games, snacks and science experiments. Registration is open, and volunteers from 10 years old and above are needed. Crew leaders and station leaders are still needed. Please register and sign up at the Kingdom Kids table, in front of the lower annex, or at   

Outreach & Missions
 
International Trips
China: Look out for a trip to Heng Yang in the Fall with International China Concern, 17-20 Sep
 
South Africa/Swaziland - Vacation with a Purpose, 16-23 Oct
We will be visiting the Town of Bulembu in Swaziland and serving the children through a VBS program and some light manual labour. Afterwards we will head to the world renowned Kruger National Park and look out for the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.  Interested? Contact Lee-Ann by end of July. 
 
Donation YWAM Sons and Daughters have opened a Drop In Centre in Wan Chai and are looking to equip their kitchen with kitchen/baking supplies like crockery, cutlery, dishes, bowls. If you have items to donate, please contact Lee-Ann.
 

Course 
“The Jesus Lifestyle” course will run from Wed, 15 July – Wed, 19 Aug. The course is a follow up to Alpha but is open to everyone. Nicky Gumbel will present such topics as: How to find the secret of happiness; How to change the world around you; How to understand the Old Testament; How to handle anger; How to approach sex in the 21st Century and How to respond to divorce. Wed nights from 7:30 – 9:00PM; no supper will be provided. For registration, please contact Patrick Wilson.

Job Opportunity at Union

We are looking for a Playgroup Teacher & a Playgroup Assistant for the new school year (September 2015 - June 2016); if you have experience and passion to work with children under 3 years old, please send email to  .

Last Week's Sermon

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"Father Favour Me" by Pastor Matthew Fredericks

 
 

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