WELCOME TO HWC MISSION MONTH COMBINED SERVICE (31 August 2025)

Chairperson: Tony Yeung

Speaker: Pastor Haifeng Zhang

Interpreter: Liz Ma

Singspiration: English Worship Team

Committee on Duty: Cassandra Lee

Proclamation
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
(Psalm 84:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Scripture Reading
Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:7-8

Sermon
Mission in Action

Mission Response

https://forms.gle/Z4seTs3FkWKbcVP36

Response Hymn

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.

2. For the combined service today, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation. If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing

After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link: 

https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx

If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network.

3. We thank the Lord for His leading. The new term of deacons will officially begin on 1 September. The ministry assignments are as follows:

  • Chairperson: Cassandra Lee

  • Vice Chairperson: Anshun Wong

  • Treasurer: Daisy Pun

  • Media: Anshun Wong

  • General: Tina Wong

  • Mission: Currently vacant, temporarily overseen by the pastoral team

Congregation Representatives:

  • Cantonese: Daisy Pun & Tina Wong

  • Mandarin: Anshun Wong

  • English: Cassandra Lee

We sincerely thank the previous term of deacons for their faithful service and selfless dedication over the past two years. May the Lord Himself remember their love and labour. We also pray that God’s gracious hand will continue to keep and guide the new deacons, so that they may serve humbly, support one another, work in harmony, and fulfill their responsibilities to the glory of His name. We ask for your care, understanding, and ongoing support in prayer, as together we build up a church after God’s own heart.

The commissioning service for the new deacons will take place during the Combined Service on 5 October.

3. Special General Meeting: To be held today at 12:30pm, immediately after the worship service. Members are invited to remain behind and attend. After the service, please proceed to the back of the hall for registration and to collect your voting card.

4. Church Roof Repair Progress Update: The Deacon Board has received an updated quotation and confirmed to proceed with the same company that repaired our front roof canopy. The replacement work is expected to begin in October and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Please continue to keep this project in your prayers, asking God to grant us good weather and a smooth process throughout the repairs.

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

  • Pray for Pastor Haifeng Zhang as he preaches “Mission in Action.”

  • Pray for smooth progress and provision for the church roof repair.

  • Pray for Pastor Kwok’s health and strength during chemotherapy.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (24 August 2025)

English Cantonese (East) Cantonese (North Shore) Mandarin
Sunday Service 59 151 28 54
Prayer Meeting 23 5/105 3 14
Children Sunday School 25 - 3 10

Next Week's Roster (07 September 2025)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Pastor ET Wong

Singspiration: TBC

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (24 August 2025)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Gabriel Chong

Singspiration: Shirley Ho

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

Proclamation
Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
Sing the glory of his name;
make his praise glorious.
(Psalm 66:1-2)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Acts 17:16-21

Sermon
His Grace, Our Mission

Response Hymn

Closing Prayer

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.

2. Mission Month Combined Service will be held next Sunday, 31 August at 10:00 AM. It will be a combined service for all three congregations. This special service will be a time for our whole church family to gather together in worship, prayer, and reflection on how we can respond to God’s mission. 

For the combined service next week, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation. If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing

After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link: 

https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx

If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network. And don't forget to bring your earphones. 

3. Special General Meeting: To be held on Sunday, 31 August at 12:30pm. That day will be a combined worship service, and the Special General Meeting will begin immediately after the service concludes. We earnestly ask all members to reserve time to attend and vote on the Church Constitution Update.

Notices have been sent today via email, post, or in-person distribution. From 18 August onwards, members may contact the church administrator to check their eligibility to vote (i.e. attendance rate must exceed 50% over the past 52 weeks).

If you are unable to attend the Special General Meeting on the day, you may authorise another eligible member (whose attendance rate is also over 50%) to attend and vote on your behalf. Please fill out the proxy form enclosed with the notice and submit it to the church in person, by post, or by emailing a PDF copy to hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz no later than 12:30pm on 30 August. Proxy forms received after this deadline will be considered invalid.

Due to time constraints, there will be no Q&A session on the day of the Special General Meeting.

Please uphold this meeting in prayer, asking the Lord to graciously guide and bless its proceedings. 

4. 58th Baptism will be held on 05/10 as a combined service for all three congregations. For those who want to be baptised, please contact any Pastors, Deacons or your Small Group Leaders. The deadline is today. All baptism applicants are required to have their nurturing course completed. Once an application is received, baptism class will be arranged and the deacons will meet with you to confirm your faith. Please also contact us if you would like to have your church membership transferred to HWC or would like to have child dedication.

5. 2026 Equip conference is now open for registration. is a 5-day non-residential conference designed to help you understand and teach the Bible better. You’ll get practical tools for reading the Bible, as well as support and feedback from experienced pastors and Bible teachers from around the country.

There are 4 strands
- Strand 1: Studying a New Testament passage 
- Strand 2: Studying an Old Testament passage
- Strand 3: Studying a particular subject concerning God based on the bible
- Strand 4: Exploring how the Bible speaks to ethical issues i.e. how to live out God's word in God’s world. 

For the first-time participant, you will need to first go on strand 1, then in your second year, you will go on strand 2 so on and so forth. For students in Years 9–13, there's also a Youth Strand, which covers the basics of Bible study. Whether you’re a small group leader, a TNT teacher, or someone who wants to dig deeper into God’s Word, this conference is for you.

Here are the details:
Dates: 5–9 January 2026
Time: 10am–3pm each day
Evening Sessions: 7pm, free and open to everyone
Location: One Tree Hill College, Penrose (421–451 Great South Road, Auckland)
Cost: $259 for any strand | $155 for the Youth Strand
(Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and conference materials)

If you’re under 18 and cost is a concern, please speak to your small group leader or one of our pastors — we’d love to chat and see how we can support you.

6. The Deacon Board has prepared a summary on the responsibilities and expectations of the Senior Pastor, in response to a member’s request at the AGM. The document can be viewed here:

Summary: The Role of the Senior Pastor https://drive.google.com/file/d/13jdHdQl476v3cW0hNp73TSW7JN0SJuPK/view

Printed copies are available from the church administrator.

7. On Monday 25th August, carpet cleaning and pest control has been arranged to take place at church in both the main and new building. Please do not enter either buildings on that day, access is open again on Tuesday 26th August.

8. Church Roof Repair Progress Update: The Deacon Board has received an updated quotation and confirmed to proceed with the same company that repaired our front roof canopy. The replacement work is expected to begin in October and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Please continue to keep this project in your prayers, asking God to grant us good weather and a smooth process throughout the repairs.

9. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report July 2024

July Actual Year-to-Date Actual Year-to-Date Budget Full Year Budget
Total Income 45,306 179,242 213,392 640,200
Total Expense 50,015 189,433 234,971 725,600
Net Surplus/(Deficit) (4,709) (10,191) (21,579) (85,400)

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

  • This Sunday’s Message: Pray that God’s Word may stir our hearts for His mission.

  • Mission Month Combined Service: Pray that the combined worship of all three congregations will glorify God. Ask that the Spirit will renew our vision and strengthen our commitment to local and overseas missions.

  • Special General Meeting (Next Sunday): Pray for wisdom, unity, and a spirit of prayerfulness as the church gathers to make important decisions.

  • Upcoming Baptism: Thank God for those preparing for baptism and dedication. Pray that each candidate may be rooted firmly in Christ and that the service will be a joyful witness of the gospel.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (17 August 2025)

English Cantonese (East) Cantonese (North Shore) Mandarin
Sunday Service 58 155 32 52
Prayer Meeting - 7 5 14
Children Sunday School 31 - 5 13

Next Week's Roster (31 August 2025)

Chairperson: Tony Yeung

Speaker: Pastor Haifeng Zhang

Singspiration: English Worship Team

Committee on Duty: Daisy Pun