Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Peony L, Charlie M, Lilian W
Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 100:4-5)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Let's Pray (1) - A Childlike Prayer
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A very warm welcome to everyone who's visiting us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
There will be morning tea after worship service in the hall upstairs. Feel free to stay behind and enjoy a time of fellowship.
The 49th Baptism will be held on 6 October 2019. Brothers and sisters who want to get baptised please apply to the pastoral team or deacons. Deadline for application is 15 September. 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.
External news: Dr Chloe Sun is giving a series of talks titled “The theology of love” at Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church (209 Ti Rakau Drive) from 16 to 20 July. The talks on 16-17 July will be conducted in English , target audience being teenagers as well as young and middle-aged parents. The talks on 18-20 July will be conducted in Cantonese, target audience being young and middle-aged couples. Please see the poster for the times of the talks.
Mission Information
The theme of August Mission Month is: A life of mission. Pray for the mission month combined service on 25 August and the preparation of the Mission Department. May God’s word help us towards a life of mission.
Brothers and sisters of the Vanuatu Short-term Mission Trip are sharing their experiences in all three Sunday services today.
Missionaries J&P have left NZ to start their training and ministry in the southeast Asian mission field for their mission work and training. May God help them settle into the lifestyle there.
Pastor Janet Tam is now applying for the work visa for her second year. Please pray for her medical check required for visa application and her ministry in Sri Lanka. May God guide and protect her.
James Che has begun his chemotherapy treatment which will last for a few months. Pray that God will reduce any side effects he is experiencing, give him full recovery and the strength to share his testimony.
Prayer Items for the Week
Continue to pray for the recruitment of Senior Pastor, Cantonese Pastor, and English Youth Pastor.
Pray for the newly elected Deacon Board. May the Lord guide them to be obedient and God-pleasing custodians of the church, give them wisdom and health to lead the church in serving God and all the brothers and sisters.
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.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 73, Prayer meeting: -, Children Sunday School: 19
Cantonese Service: 141; Prayer meeting: 13
Mandarin Service: 53, Prayer meeting: 5, Children Sunday School: 26
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y