Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Rebecca Mak
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Proclamation
Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits
(Psalm 103:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Genesis 25:21-26
Sermon
The Power of a Curse and a Blessing
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. This Sunday's prayer meeting is at 10:30am. We have invited Nic to share an update on the work God has been doing in Wellington and developments in their campus ministry. The Sri Lanka Mission Team will also share briefly about their upcoming trip and how we can support them. We encourage everyone to stay, listen, and join together in prayer for these ministries
3. Grill & Chill (English Service) — 28 June, 11am: We'll be serving a classic sausage sizzle + salad. Bring a friend and come hang! Please stay upstairs and don't gather downstairs by the BBQ — we'll bring the food up to you. Cost: $6 per person (newcomers free) — bank transfer only (no cash please). Note: Apologies, we cannot cater to dietary requirements. Register here: https://forms.gle/Mf2VVH9UfQ6PW5nN8 Registrations close on 27 June.
4. Rev. Manuel Lam (Cantonese Congregation) will be on leave from 20 June to 21 July. For urgent matters during this period, please contact other pastoral staff or deacons.
5. HWC Financial Overview—Consolidated Income & Expense Report, May 2026
| May Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 42,793 | 84,578 | — | — |
| Total Expenses | 52,156 | 101,346 | — | — |
| Net Surplus / (Deficit) | (9,363) | (16,768) | — | — |
*Income: General & Thanksgiving (00) $38,417
Building (01) $1,210
Local Mission (02) $790
Overseas Mission (05) $700
Others $1,676
Bank Balance as at May 2026: $604,101
6. Special Overseas & Hardship Fund — Financial Report, May 2026
| Special Overseas | Hardship | |
|---|---|---|
| Last Month Balance | $5.92 | $3,483.72 |
| Offering Income | 1,365.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest Income | 0.49 | 3.65 |
Note: The May Special Overseas offering of $1,365 has been transferred in full to support the Evangel Seminary Training Programme (2nd Quarter 2026).
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 (June 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 enter the final stages of preparation. Ask God to unite the team, strengthen them physically and spiritually, and prepare their hearts to serve faithfully alongside Rev Janet Tam. Pray also for wisdom in the final planning and logistics, and that the gifts and supplies being prepared will be a blessing to those they meet. May God use this trip to encourage His people and advance the gospel in Sri Lanka.
Pray for S & C as they continue serving faithfully on the mission field. Ask God to grant them wisdom and discernment as they minister in their local context, and to encourage them through seeing spiritual growth in the lives of those they serve. Pray also for God's protection and sustaining grace for their family.
Pray for H & P during this busy season of ministry. Ask God to bless the four short-term workers who will be serving alongside them, and grant them wisdom as they coordinate various ministry opportunities. Pray that the community language classes and school outreach programmes will help build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and teachers, creating opportunities to share Christ's love. Also pray for strength and endurance as they continue serving in a demanding environment.
Pray for Rev Janet Tam and the Sri Lankan Chinese Church following the funeral service for Rev Yang in May. Ask God to continue comforting Rev Yang's family and the church community as they grieve his loss. Pray that the Lord would strengthen Rev Janet in her ministry responsibilities, provide wisdom and unity for the church, and raise up faithful workers to help shepherd and lead the congregation in the days ahead.
Give thanks for God's faithfulness in leading H & Y through this season of transition. Pray for wisdom and perseverance as they continue their studies and prepare for future ministry opportunities. Ask God to provide suitable employment, guide their next steps, and use this season of equipping to prepare them for His purposes among the nations.
Give thanks for Nic Yao's visit to Auckland and the opportunity to share about his ministry with our English Service. Pray that God would encourage him through fellowship with the church and continue to strengthen him as he serves students at the university. Ask the Lord to raise up faithful student leaders, draw more students to Christ, and provide for all his ministry and financial needs.
Prayer Items for this Week
Please pray for Nic, the Sri Lanka Short‑Term Mission Team, and all the mission work our church is supporting (see Mission News).
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (7 June 2026)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | NS | |||
| Worship | 54 | 178 | 31 | 44 |
| Prayer Meeting | 28 | 6 | 8 | 19 |
| CSS | 27 | -- | 5 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (21 June 2026)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev. Albert Tang
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong