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U Matters

It’s summer.  Most schools are out. Holidays are here.  Last week a number of you mentioned that you are alone in HK whilst your family is back in your home country.  Never fear, after the 11:00AM service next Sunday, 9 July, we will have our first “Left Behind BBQ” of the summer.  If you are willing to help cook for our summer bachelors and bachelorettes, please contact me.

Sunday at our morning services we welcome Dr. Harry Lucenay to our pulpit.  Harry was pastor of the International Baptism Church Kowloon.  He is back in Asia in his role as a delegate to the Baptist World Alliance meeting.  We had lunch once a month and in many ways he was pastor to this pastor.  I am thrilled to welcome Harry and Nancy Lucenay to Union.  I will continue to preach on James 3 at the 5:00PM service.

Pastor Greg

This Week

Name tags available!  Stop by the Directory Table and pick up your name tag this Sunday, 2 July!  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!

2017 CHURCH DIRECTORY IS HOT OFF THE PRESS!  A copy has been mailed to your home this week if you have provided an address to us.  If you are listed on the directory but have not received a copy, please pick one up in the foyer on Sunday, 2 July.
If you no longer have need of your previous directory, please feel free to return it to our staff or the church office and we will securely dispose of it.  

BUFF

Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

 

Jesus tells us the most important lesson about money. Our heart, our desire and hope, is tied closely to our treasure. Our money and our heart go together. We all know that, of course, to some extent. But when Jesus calls our attention to this part of our character, he confronts us. He alerts us to the powerful tug that material wealth possesses, an allure that makes us do and act and believe contrary to our Christian confession. We say that we live for heaven. Our pocketbook shows us what we really live for. He calls us to examine where we place our money and our heart: earthly pleasures that fade away or eternal kingdom investments that last forever.

 

For those who would want to view the items for sponsorship online, please click here to see the items. If you decide to sponsor an item, please complete the Sponsorship Form to indicate what you want to sponsor and send the completed form and check to “BUFF Stewardship” at Union Church, 22A Kennedy Road, Hong Kong or bring the completed forms to deposit at church.



 

Opportunities

ALPHA RETURNS! We will kick off our next Alpha course on Wed 11 Oct 2017 in Sunlight Tower. Over the summer, pray about who you can invite to the Intro Dinner that day. Contact .

Baptism and You
If you have not been baptized and would like to be, please see Pastor Michele.
- Baptism by immersion: Classes will be held soon.
- Baptism of babies and children, as well as dedication can also be arranged. Please contact Pastor Michele to schedule a meeting.

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

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.  

Youth

Youth Summer Program
Every Friday this Summer, our Youth Group meets for a casual Hang-out from 6:00 to 9:00PM, for both Juniors and Seniors. There will also be some special outdoors activities, so stay tuned!

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.
Don’t wait September to join us! If you’re in Hong Kong this summer, we meet every Friday at Union Church for a casual Hang-out from 6:00 to 9:00PM, for both Juniors and Seniors..

Questions? Email

Kingdom Kids

Sunday School Lite
For the month of July, children ages 3-11 years old are welcome to join us at the Lower Annex for Sunday School Lite whereby we will explore the Bible with the theme of "Finding Jesus Under The Water.” Children will meet for an hour at the Lower Annex and parents are to pick up their children at the Lower Annex promptly after the end of the church service.

VBS Sunday School
Kingdom Kids invite all children ages 3 to 11 years old for our “Maker Fun Factory” VBS Summer Sunday School. We’ve got fun wrapped up for 5 Sundays in the summer, July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30AM & 11:00AM service. Maker Fun Factory is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences, cool worship songs, Science-Fun Gizmos, team building game and tasty treats. Registration is now open and volunteers from 11 years old above are needed. Please register HERE or sign up at the Kingdom Kids table in front of the Lower Annex.

Sunday School 2017/2018 Registration 
 Sunday School Registration for academic year 2017/2018 is now open. In order to help us plan our program well and serve your family better, we would appreciate it if you could kindly register your children HERE. All children enrolling in our Sunday School and Crèche Center MUST BE REGISTERED by filling in and signing the Registration Form. For more information, please visit Union Church's website or contact us at  or 2101 0414.

Sunday School Teachers Wanted
But Jesus called the little children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)  It is a great opportunity to be a part of the children’s lives as they grow up learning about Christ and have a closer relationship with Him. At Union Church, we have a thriving Children Ministry with children who longs to learn about Jesus. If you would like to know more about serving Christ in this capacity, please contact us and we would love to tell you more about the wonderful time we have spent with the little ones. Come and say Hello to us at the Kingdom Kids table in front of the Lower Annex or you may reach us . We look forward on seeing you soon.

Mission

All-Church Mission Trip to Manila, October 2017
 Sign-up now for Union Church’s annual All-Church Mission Trip to Manila in partnership with Kids International Ministries (KIM).
Everyone is welcome to join: KIM is baby and youth friendly! 
The dates of the trip are 29 September to 02 October 2017, but you can also extend your stay in the Philippines if you want to! The current early-bird price for the trip is $4200.
Unaccompanied youth will stay 3 more days with Anto (until 05 October, price: $5600) to enjoy a visit of Puerto Galera. Contact to register. 

Last Week's Sermon

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"By Faith”by Pastor Matthew Fredericks
 

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