Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
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
The Apostles Creed
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 1:1–14
Sermon
Together in Love: Chosen in Christ
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
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. 2026–2027 Church Theme: Together in Love, Living Out Christ - In the new year, we hope to build genuine relationships in love and live out Christ in our daily lives, so that our faith becomes both a personal practice and a collective testimony. May the love of the Lord flow among us and reveal His glory through our community.
3. Church Administrator Leave: The church administrator will be on leave from 7 January 2026 to 11 January 2026. During this period, Sister Elain Law will cover the duties.
4. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report November 2025:
| Category | Nov Actual | YTD Actual | YTD Budget | Full Year Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 68,711 | 402,268 | 426,784 | 640,200 |
| Total Expenses | 59,258 | 439,784 | 474,131 | 725,600 |
| Net Surplus / (Deficit) | 9,453 | (37,516) | (47,347) | (85,400) |
Income Breakdown
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General & Thanksgiving (00) | 46,359 |
| Building (01) | 3,745 |
| Local Mission (02) | 1,150 |
| Overseas Mission (05) | 16,125 |
| Others | 1,332 |
Bank Balance as at November 2025: 610,646
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
Please pray that the message we heard would take deep root in our hearts, reminding us that our identity and security are found not in what we do, but in God’s grace. May we rest in being chosen, redeemed, and sealed in Christ, and walk together in humility and gratitude as we reflect Christ in the new year.
Please pray for our church as we embrace our new motto, “Together in Love, Living Out Christ.” May God unite us in love, shape us to live out Christ faithfully in our daily lives, and lead us as a gospel-centred community.
Please remember in prayer those who are unwell, asking the Lord for healing, comfort, and strength. We also lift up those affected by tragedy, conflict, and suffering around the world, praying that God’s mercy, peace, and hope would be near to all who are hurting.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (28 December 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 47 | 164 | 28 | 42 |
| Prayer Meeting | 22 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
| Children Sunday School | 21 | - | 3 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (11 January 2026)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan