WELCOME TO HWC English SERVICE (19 April 2026)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Boaz Wong

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang

Proclamation
Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul.
I will praise the Lord all my life;
    I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
(Psalm 146:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostle’s Creed

Scripture Reading
Exodus 19:1–8 

Sermon
The Fourth Stop: At Mount Sinai  

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. Finance Department Notice: The Finance Department will issue donation receipts for the 2025–2026 financial year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) in late April. To ensure that the name and email address on the receipts are accurate, first-time donors, or those who have changed their email address in the past 12 months, or have not previously received receipts by email, are kindly requested to send their IRD-registered name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. For enquiries, please contact Katie Li or Daisy Poon. All information will be used solely for the purpose of issuing church offering receipts.

3. Our Three Strands Connect 2.0 is happening today. We will be gathering at the 1-F hall after morning tea from 10:45-12:00. We look forward to meeting all sisters in the catchup.

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 for this Week

  1. As we reflect on God’s calling at Mount Sinai, pray that we would remember His saving grace and respond with obedience. May we live as His people—set apart, representing Him faithfully, and joining in His mission in the world.

  2. Pray for the preparation of the Sri Lanka short-term mission team. Ask the Lord to unite them, guide their training, provide for their needs, and prepare their hearts to serve faithfully alongside Rev Janet Tam.

  3. Pray that we would have a deeper desire to grow in faith through God’s Word. May He give us hunger to read, understand, and live it out, so that our lives are shaped more and more by Him.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (12 April 2026)

English Cantonese
Worship 33 91
Prayer Meeting 20 73
CSS 14 --

Next Week's Roster (26 April 2026)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Rev E T Wong

Singspiration: Rebecca Ho

Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan

WELCOME TO HWC English SERVICE (12 April 2026)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

Proclamation
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Let Israel say:
"His love endures forever."
Let the house of Aaron say:
"His love endures forever."
Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."
(Psalm 118:1-4)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostle’s Creed

Scripture Reading
Exodus 17:8-16

Sermon
The third stop: Defeating the Amalekites

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. Finance Department Notice: The Finance Department will issue donation receipts for the 2025–2026 financial year (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026) in late April. To ensure that the name and email address on the receipts are accurate, first-time donors, or those who have changed their email address in the past 12 months, or have not previously received receipts by email, are kindly requested to send their IRD-registered name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. For enquiries, please contact Katie Li or Daisy Poon. All information will be used solely for the purpose of issuing church offering receipts.

3. Our Three Strands Connect 2.0 is happening next Sunday 19/4. We will be gathering at the 1-F hall after morning tea from 10:45-12:00. We look forward to meeting all sisters in the catchup.

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.

Mission News for April

  1. Pray for the Sri Lanka Short-Term Mission Team (3–14 July) as they undergo training and begin fundraising. Ask God to unite and equip Pastor Herman Yeung, Mance Chan, Kallen Chan, and Oliver Kuik, provide for all their needs, and prepare their hearts to serve faithfully alongside Rev Janet Tam.

  2. Pray for S & C as they continue serving on the mission field, that God would open doors for the gospel and give them wisdom in building relationships and sharing Christ with those around them. Ask also for God’s protection and strength in their daily ministry and family life.

  3. Give thanks for God’s faithfulness in H & P’s ministry. Pray for the youth summer camp and outreach, that parents and students would be open to the gospel. Ask God to bless the upcoming cross-cultural training and equip all participants. During the break in regular classes, pray that they can maintain meaningful connections with students. Also pray for strength and health amid the intense heat.

  4. Give thanks for God’s faithful provision and growth in the Sri Lankan Chinese Church, especially the rising number of children and new believers. Pray for Rev. Janet’s health and rest, that God would continue to strengthen her physically and sustain her in ministry. Ask the Lord to guide the church’s ongoing development, giving wisdom to leaders as they establish structures and discipleship, and to bring more workers into the harvest field.

  5. Give thanks for God’s grace in bringing H & Y safely through their recent transitions and into a new season in Australia. Pray for God’s guidance as they settle, pursue training, and seek suitable work to support their ministry. Continue to pray for the people and churches in their former field, that the gospel would advance despite challenges, and that many would turn to Christ.

  6. Prayer for Nic Yao: Give thanks for the fruitful outreach on campus and for new students coming to faith and growing in Christ. Pray that these students would continue to be grounded in the gospel and bold in sharing their faith. Ask God to sustain Nic in his ministry and provide for his financial needs.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (5 April 2026)

05/04/2026

Activity Combined
Worship 268
Prayer Meeting 9
CSS 38

Next Week's Roster (19 April 2026)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Boaz Wong

Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang