Chairperson: Mr Fung Lam
Speaker: Pastor ET Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Marco Y, Edward G
Proclamation
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music;
make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing,
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— shout for joy before the LORD, the King.
Psalm 98:4–6
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: A Surgical Scalpel
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Farewell Party: Pastor Kelvin Tong will step down from his position next year. In order to thank him for his service, a farewell dinner party will be held this evening from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, at church. Please pay for the ticket for dinner to Ken Fong ($10, under 5 are free). All brothers and sisters who have signed up please attend punctually. We also have a farewell card for Pastor Tong at the front desk until after the Mandarin service.
The Christmas carnival 2018 has raised a total of $560 after deducting all costs. The whole amount is going to Auckland City Mission.
Deacon nomination: Invitations will be sent to all nominated deacon candidates for the next deacon board. All nominated candidates please pray earnestly for a heart of serving God in His will, and respond to the invitation by 24 February 2019.
Baptism: Song-nian Li, a senior resident of the rest home Ambridge Rose Manor, Edgewater has admitted his sins and is willing to follow Christ. A baptism will be held for him at 10 am on Saturday at the rest home. Brothers and sisters are welcomed to attend and celebrate.
Mission News
Pray for missionaries:
a. Remember the ministry of S&C and pray for their peace.
b. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam’s serving among the Chinese community in her mission field. Remember her driving practice and safety on the road.
Pray for global mission:
a. Remember churches that are facing persecution. Pray for the faithful pastors and the faith of the church members.
b. Pray for the Chinese Christian Church in Tanzania. May God use the church to gain more non-believers.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for brothers and sisters’ heart to apply the church motto in their life – Having the same mind as Christ.
Pray for the recruitment of pastors for the English and Cantonese congregations. May God prepare a suitable pastor to minister the members.
Pray for the nominated deacon candidates. May God choose his faithful servants according to his will.
Pray for the church expansion executive team and the contractor. May God keep the construction safe.
Pray for the organization of the Chinese New Year event on 9 February. May God use the occasion to glorify himself.
Pray for Pastor Kelvin Tong. May God remember his great effort at the Holy Word Church, and bless his ministry in the future.
Pray for the unity among the three congregations, so that Holy Word Church will become a bright light to spread the Gospel and glorify God’s name.
Last Week's Service Attendance
Cantonese Service: 100, Pre-Service Prayer Meeting: 9/60
English Service: 62, Prayer Meeting: - , Children Sunday School: 11
Mandarin Service: 51, Prayer Meeting: 5, Children Sunday School: 16
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Mr Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor Kelvin Tong
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Calla W, Violet Y, Herman Y