Chairperson: Ms Amy Tong
Speaker: Pastor ET Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Marco Y
Proclamation
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
1 Chronicles 16:25
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Called to Christ
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Praise the Lord, we have received $60,980 in pledges which exceeds our target of $60,660.79. As a result the construction project will begin immediately. We hope that brothers and sisters will continue to offer financial support toward our budgeted cost of $808,499.78 for the construction. You may transfer money to the building account of Holy Word Church (06-0229-0142488-01) with your name and ”church expansion” as the reference.
The 48th Baptism will be held on 21 April 2019. Brothers and sisters who want to get baptised please apply to the pastoral team or deacons. Deadline for application is 24 March. Applicants are required to complete the church's nurturing course, and those who have not started the course should contact the pastors or deacons. Applications for church membership and children dedication are also open.
Church Choir Recruitment: To celebrate the church’s 25th Anniversary, Sacred Music Department will assemble a church choir of all 3 congregations to perform on 19 May 2019. It is now open for registration and will require an audition to be accepted. The deadline for registration is today; audition date is 9 March (Saturday) at 4:30 pm; and the first practice will be 16 March (Saturday) at 4 pm. Please contact Jenny Ip or Kevin Lee for details.
Lina (Vincent Fung’s wife) gave birth to 3 kg baby girl Meredith yesterday morning. Both mother and daughter (and the dad also) are well. Please keep them in your prayers.
Mission News
Pray for missionaries:
a. Remember the ministry of S&C and pray for the peace of the family.
b. Pray for John and Pauline as they prepare for their mission work.
b. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam as she continues with the learning of the local language. May God give her wisdom.
c. Pray for James Che and his wife for their ministry in Africa. May God strengthen them to shepherd the church.
d. Pray for the 9-day medical mission trip (4–12 June 2019) to Vanuatu organized by Care Ministries International (CMI). Four members have signed up for the mission trip. May God guide their preparation.
Pray for global mission:
a. Pray for the Chinese government to ease their pressure on Christians in China.
b. Pray for the church and missionaries in China to keep their faith amidst the difficult times.
Prayer Items for the Week
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 and give us one heart and one vision to complete the project.
Two religious groups are emerging in the neighborhood of our church. Please pray for our vigilance and our hearts to evangelize.
Last Week's Service Attendance
Cantonese Service: 138, Pre-Service Prayer Meeting: 7
English Service: 71, Children Sunday School: 13
Mandarin Service: 63, Children Sunday School: 27
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Mr Nixon Fong
Speaker: Mr Phillip Porter
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Calla W, Violet Y, Herman Y