Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Aaron Geddis
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha
Prelude
Proclamation
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
(Psalm 96:1-4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon
John's baptism in history and in Matthew
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Bible and politics — TNT is under way for adults (week 3 of 5). We are digging into the Bible to learn how, as God's people, we can navigate some key political issues of our day. Let's come and learn together.
3 Strands — Calling for all ladies! Our next 3 Strands gathering will be on Saturday 31 October at 10am at church. We will start the day with a little Zumba exercise, followed by a Saturday Swap (much like a Sunday market) where we will do an exciting swap of DIY goodies!
Worship Night | 13 November | 7:30–9:30pm | Main Hall — Come and join us for a night of worship and prayer on 13 November from 7:30 to 9:30pm at our church main hall. Together, we’ll fix our eyes on Jesus, remember who God is, and find rest in Him — trusting that He will lead us as we step into whatever comes next.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with different roles, including ushers, someone to prepare snacks, sound, and slides. If you’re interested in serving in any of these areas, please contact Pastor Herman.Finance Department — Letters confirming giving amounts for April to September 2026 were emailed to everyone on 17 October. If you have not received yours, or have any questions, please contact Daisy Pun or Lee Kit Chi.
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
Pray that, like the crowds who came to John in the wilderness, we would honestly confess our sins and turn back to God, knowing that the kingdom of heaven has come near.
Pray that our lives would bear fruit in keeping with repentance, and that we would not lean on our background or religious heritage, but on a living, daily trust in God.
Pray that we would prepare the way for Jesus in our own hearts, homes and communities, and look to Him, the One who baptises with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (11 October 2026)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (NS) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worship | 48 | 162 | 70 | 42 |
| Prayer Meeting | 37 | 4 | 5 | 18 |
| CSS | 24 | -- | 5 | 13 |
Next Week's Roster (1 November 2026)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Aaron Geddis
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha