WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (4 AUGUST 2019)

Chairperson: Nicholas Powell

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y

Proclamation

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.”
(Psalm 118:1-4)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Ten Commandments

Scripture Reading

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Title: The Heart of Jesus - Our Motivation

Response Hymn

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. A very warm welcome to everyone who's visiting us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.

  2. There will be morning tea after worship service in the hall upstairs. Feel free to stay behind and enjoy a time of fellowship.

  3. 2018-2019 Donation Tax Receipts: if you have not received your tax receipt, please send an email with your name in the subject line to Elizabeth.ma59@gmail.com.

  4. 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.

  5. Streaming of the Hong Kong Bible Conference: Please see the poster (link) for more details.

Mission Information

  1. Please pray for our August Mission Month. The theme this year is: A Life of Mission. Theme song: Make me a Blessing (Hymns of Life 247). Speakers for each Sundays:

    04/08 - Pastor ET on “The Heart of Jesus: Our motivation”

    11/08 - Rev Timothy Lim on “The Heart of Paul: Our Process”

    18/08 - Karl Udy on “The Heart of the Church: Our Action”

    25/08 - Rev Janet Tam on “The Journey Inwards: The Life of Mission”

    Also on 23/08 “Sri Lanka Night”, Sharing on the mission work in Sri Lanka.

  2. Praise the Lord! Pastor Janet Tam’s work visa has been approved. Please continue to pray for her preparation for the upcoming event in New Zealand during August.

    Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Continue to pray for the recruitment of Senior Pastor, Cantonese Pastor, and English Youth Pastor.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Pray for Hong Kong: The recent extradition bill has causes division between Hong Kong resident and police forces. We encourage brothers and sisters to pray for Hong Kong's government and peace in the society. Pray for the people safety in Hong Kong. Pray for God's guidance during this event.

Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance

English Service: 67, Prayer meeting: 38, Children Sunday School: 23

Cantonese Service: 125; Prayer meeting: 13

Mandarin Service: 62, Prayer meeting: 4, Children Sunday School: 25

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Rev Timothy Lim

Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Peony L, Charlie M, Lilian W