Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmond Wong
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Proclamation
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
(Psalm 34:3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Psalm 139: 19-24
Sermon
God will shape you.
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. HWC English Congregation Summer Retreat 2026
Saturday, 24 January 2026
9:00am – 4:00pm
Friends Building, Auckland Botanic Gardens
Thank you to everyone who has registered, we’re really looking forward to the day together!
If you have not yet completed your payment, please contact Charlie Mak and arrange payment as soon as possible.
Please note that we have now reached full venue capacity and are unable to accept any new registrations.
There will be a short briefing session today, held in the upstairs hall at 10:30am (after the service) for all retreat attendees. Please make time to attend this briefing.
3. Worship Jam Session (First of 2026):
We are excited to announce our first Worship Jam Session of 2026! This is a casual and open space for musicians, vocalists, and anyone interested in worship to come together to learn, share, and grow as a team. All skill levels are welcome. For those who want the music sheet and song list in advance, please contact Charlie Mak.
Date: 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00–12:00 PM
Location: Church
4. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report December 2025
| December Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 49,990 | 451,771 | 480,132 | 640,200 |
| Total Expenses | 44,431 | 484,285 | 532,858 | 725,600 |
| Net Surplus / (Deficit) | 5,559 | (32,514) | (52,726) | (85,400) |
| *Income: | ||
| General & Thanksgiving (00) | $ | 40,695 |
| Building (01) | $ | 1,400 |
| Local Mission (02) | $ | 1,250 |
| Overseas Mission (05) | $ | 5,336 |
| Others | $ | 1,309 |
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
As we are reminded that God knows us fully, created us with purpose, and holds our lives in His hands, may we respond by walking in His ways and living lives that please Him.
We pray that God will prepare our hearts for the retreat, bring spiritual renewal, deepen fellowship, and guide every aspect of the gathering.
We pray for God’s healing, strength, and peace for Steve and Pastor Kwok as they undergo chemotherapy. May the Lord sustain them with grace, minimize side effects, and surround them with His presence and comfort.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (11 January 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 50 | 157 | 29 | 35 |
| Prayer Meeting | 25 | 7/109 | 4 | 20 |
| Children Sunday School | - | 18 | 3 | 11 |
Next Week's Roster (25 January 2026)
Chairperson: Vincent Fong
Speaker: Eunice Tong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong