BULLETIN — Holy Word Church | 奧克蘭聖道堂

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

Proclamation
Praise the Lord.

I will extol the Lord with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.

(Psalm 111:1-3)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Exodus 40:34–38

Sermon
the sixth stop: outside the Tabernacle

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. The church will celebrate its 32nd Anniversary next Sunday (24/5), with a combined service held at 10:00am that morning. On the same day, we will also hold a commissioning ceremony for the Sri Lanka short-term mission team, to pray for and send them out with our blessing. All are warmly invited to set aside time to attend and give thanks together for the Lord’s grace

3. 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.

4. Car Park Speed Reminder: For the safety of the elderly and children, the General Department has installed 10 km/h reminder signs at the church entrance gate. When driving within the church car park area, please maintain a speed of 10 km/h. Thank you for your cooperation.

5. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report April 2026:

  
      April Actual
      Year-to-Date Actual
      Year-to-Date Budget
      Full Year Budget
    
      Total Income
      41,784
      41,784
      —
      —
    
      Total Expenses
      49,190
      49,190
      —
      —
    
      Net Surplus / (Deficit)
      (7,405)
      (7,405)
      —
      —
    
      *Income:
      General & Thanksgiving (00)
      $
      36,184
    
      Building (01)
      $
      1,200
    
      Local Mission (02)
      $
      850
    
      Overseas Mission (05)
      $
      2,500
    
      Others
      $
      1,050
    
      Bank Balance as at April 2026:
      
      $
      610,533

	April Actual	Year-to-Date Actual	Year-to-Date Budget	Full Year Budget
Total Income	41,784	41,784	—	—
Total Expenses	49,190	49,190	—	—
Net Surplus / (Deficit)	(7,405)	(7,405)	—	—

6. 3 Strands — The 3 Strands event will take place in the hall upstairs today at 10:30am. We will dive into how we can live a life that pleases God while balancing school, work, hobbies and everyday life. We will also do a matcha potluck — bring anything matcha to share with the girls, and also a big towel for an activity!

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 we would learn to follow God’s guidance as Israel followed the cloud and fire. May we trust His leading, even when the way ahead is unclear.
Pray that God would teach us to wait on Him instead of rushing ahead on our own. May we grow in patience, listening hearts, and deeper trust in His timing.
Pray that we would live each day aware of God’s presence with us. May His presence bring us peace, direction, and confidence as we walk with Him.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (10 May 2026)

  
      English
      Cantonese
      Mandarin
    
      East
      NS
    
      Worship
      70
      181
      29
      45
    
      Prayer Meeting
      -
      4/113
      6
      12
    
      CSS
      28
      --
      6
      12

	English	Cantonese	Mandarin
Worship	70	181	29	45
Prayer Meeting	-	4/113	6	12
CSS	28	--	6	12

Next Week's Roster (24 May 2026)

Chairperson: Combined

Speaker: E Ting Wong

Interpreter: Rebecca Hu

Singspiration: Combined

Committee on Duty: Combined

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Edmond Wong

Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong

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

Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading
Exodus 32:1-8

Sermon
the fifth stop: The Golden Calf

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. 32nd Anniversary Combined Service: The church will celebrate its 32nd Anniversary on 24 May, with a Combined Service held at 10:00 am that morning. All are warmly invited to set aside time to attend and give thanks together for the Lord’s grace.

3. 3 Strands Next 3 Strands event will take place in the hall upstairs on 17 May 10:30am. We will dive into how we can live a life that pleases God while balancing school, work, hobbies and everyday life.
We will also do a matcha potluck. Bring anything matcha to share with the girls, and also a big towel for an activity!

4. Special Overseas Offering and Hardship Fund – Financial Report for April 2026:

  
			Special Overseas
            Hardship
		
			Last Month Balance
			$5.91
            $3,479.94
		
			Offering Income
			0.00
            0.00
		
			Offering Income
			0.01
            3.78
		
			Bank Balance as at 30/04/2026
			5.92
            3,483.72

	Special Overseas	Hardship
Last Month Balance	$5.91	$3,479.94
Offering Income	0.00	0.00
Offering Income	0.01	3.78
Bank Balance as at 30/04/2026	5.92	3,483.72

Giving

Mission Monthly Prayer Items (May 2026)

Pray for the Sri Lanka Short-Term Mission Team (3–14 July)—Pastor Herman Yeung, Mance Chan, Kallen Chan, and Oliver Kuik—as they are currently undergoing training and fundraising. Ask God to unite and equip them, provide for all their needs, and guide them as they prepare gifts and materials to bring to those in need. Please also pray for the commissioning ceremony on 24 May, that the Lord would strengthen and send them out as faithful witnesses of the gospel.
Pray for S & C as they continue serving on the mission field, that God would strengthen them in their daily ministry and give them wisdom in building relationships with the people they are serving. Ask also for His protection over their family, and for endurance and joy in their calling.
Pray that God would continue to use H & P in building meaningful relationships with students and families, opening doors for deeper gospel conversations. Ask the Lord to bless their ongoing training and equip them for cross-cultural ministry. Pray also for perseverance and physical strength as they serve faithfully in a demanding and challenging environment.
Pray for Rev Janet as she grieves the sudden passing of her co-worker, asking God to comfort her, strengthen her, and grant her peace in this season of sorrow. Pray also for the late pastor’s family, especially his wife, that they would experience God’s presence and hope. Pray for the Sri Lankan Chinese Church in this time of transition, that God would provide faithful workers to shepherd the congregation, and strengthen Rev Janet in her preaching and pastoral responsibilities. Pray for new seekers to respond to the gospel, and for ongoing ministry efforts, including gospel materials translation, to bear fruit. Finally, pray for Sri Lanka amid economic difficulties, that God would bring stability and draw many to Christ, that they may find true rest in Him.
Give thanks for H & Y’s faithful cross-cultural ministry and their partnership with the church over the past years. Pray for God’s guidance as they continue their training and prepare for future ministry opportunities, especially in seeking ways to return to the field. Ask also for God’s provision as they settle in Brisbane and look for suitable work, and for strength and grace as they support their daughter during her final year of medical studies.
Pray for God’s provision for Nic as he seeks additional financial support to sustain his campus ministry. Ask the Lord to raise up faithful partners and provide all that he needs, so that he may continue to serve wholeheartedly in reaching students with the gospel.

Prayer Items for this Week

Pray that we would truly understand that we were once spiritually dead, but have been made alive in Christ by God’s mercy and grace. May this truth humble us and fill us with gratitude.
Pray that we would live as God’s workmanship, not relying on our own effort but walking faithfully in the good works He has prepared for us.
Pray that our church would be rooted in God’s grace, becoming a community marked by rest, growth, and genuine love for one another.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (3 May 2026)

  
      English
      Cantonese
      Mandarin
    
      East
      NS
    
      Worship
      62
      172
      33
      45
    
      Prayer Meeting
      35
      5
      6
      17
    
      CSS
      29
      --
      5
      9

	English	Cantonese	Mandarin
Worship	62	172	33	45
Prayer Meeting	35	5	6	17
CSS	29	--	5	9

Next Week's Roster (17 May 2026)

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: Herman Yeung

Singspiration: Timothy Yeung

Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (17 May 2026)

WELCOME TO HWC English SERVICE (10 May 2026)