Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
(Psalm 150:1, 6)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Psalm 139: 13-18
Sermon
You are made and held by God
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. M4 Overseas Mission Offering Update: We thank all brothers and sisters for your loving and generous giving. In mid-December last year, the Finance Department transferred the donated funds, in accordance with the budget, from the former BNZ-067 (Special Overseas)) account and the ANZ-05 account (Church Mission) to the bank accounts of S & C, H & Y, H & P, and Rev Janet Tam (CEMHK), as our support for their ministries.
3. HWC English Congregation Summer Retreat 2026
Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Friends Building, Auckland Botanic Gardens
Thank you to everyone who has registered, we’re really looking forward to the day together! If you have not yet completed your payment, please contact Charlie Mak and arrange payment as soon as possible. Please note that we have now reached full venue capacity and are unable to accept any new registrations. There will be a short briefing session on Sunday, 18 January, held in the upstairs hall at 10:30am (after the service) for all retreat attendees. Please make time to attend this briefing.
3. Special Overseas and Hardship Fund Financial Report for December 2025
| Special Overseas Mission | Harship | |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Month Closing Balance | $6,669.68 | $2,915.72 |
| Donation Income | 120.00 | 0 |
| Interest Income | 4.27 | 3.37 |
| Bank Balance as of 31/12/2025 | 4.27 | 2,915.72 |
Note:
Overseas Mission Fund: In mid-December 2025, in accordance with the plan, the full remaining balance of $6,669.68 in the Special Overseas Offering account was donated to support our missionaries.
Special Overseas Offering: As planned, the total amount of $120 raised in December 2025 was fully donated at the end of December to support the Way of Life ministry of China Graduate School of Theology.
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items
We thank God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and that our lives are held in His loving hands. May we respond with praise, gratitude, and trust.
We pray for missionaries serving around the world. May God protect them, strengthen them, and use their lives to reflect His love and light.
We remember those who are unwell. May the Lord grant healing, peace, and strength to them and their families.
We pray for places affected by war, especially Ukraine and the Middle East. May God bring comfort to the suffering and lead nations toward peace and justice.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (4 January 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 49 | 141 | 29 | 36 |
| Prayer Meeting | 25 | 7 | 5 | 17 |
| Children Sunday School | - | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Next Week's Roster (18 January 2026)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Sally Mok