Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Peony L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Herman Y
Proclamation
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
(Psalm 34:3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Deeper Faith - Do Not Worry
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 the worship service. Feel free to stay behind and enjoy a time of fellowship.
Overseas Mission Fund: We have received a total of $1,600 donations in December. The account balance on 31st December 2019: Overseas Mission: $16,192.40; Hardship: $4152.55.
The Cantonese Service will be hosting a Chinese New Year celebration night on 1 Feb. Potluck dinner starts at 6 pm (please sign up at the usher desk), and performance starts at 7:15 pm. Please feel free to invite your family and friends to attend.
Sri Lanka mission trip: A 10-day mission trip from 6/5 to 15/5/2020 including sharing of testimonies in English or Mandarin, evangelistic meetings, worship, leading in children music, assisting with medical examinations of the local children, and more. We are currently recruiting mission team members, with priority given to medical professionals. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is desirable. Please sign up at usher's desk or email to mission@holywordchurch.org.nz if you have any enquiries. The closing date is 23/2/2020.
Pastor Paul Wong is preparing for his return to New Zealand. Thank you brother and sisters’ prayers and also God’s guidance for this mission trip. Please continue to pray for a safe journey home so he can share about God’s work.
Stanley Yu will be on leave from 21/01 to 01/02. Holman will be in charge of this role from 23/01 to 25/01 and 30/01 to 01/02 (Thursday to Saturday) until Stanley’s return.
Mission Information
Praise the Lord! S&C has safely returned to New Zealand for a holiday. We are currently trying to organize to have them share among us.
James Che and Jessica returned to Tanzania. May God continue to keep James’ health as well as the fund-raising for building a Christian educational institution for evangelism.
Pastor Janet has introduced us to Smile Lanka, a school in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The founder Smile International has stopped sponsoring due to shortage of donation last November. In view of this ministry desperately needing financial support, our church has decided to fundraise NZD3,000 to support their ministry. Please continue to offer to our overseas mission fund (M4).,
Prayer Items for the Week
Please pray for pastoral recruitment for the Cantonese and English services, as well as the visa application process of the newly recruited pastor for the Cantonese service.
Church Expansion: Pray for this final phase of the project.
Our new church motto for 2020-21 is “Renew Our Lives. Become His Disciples”. May everyone resolve to live out this motto.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 61, Prayer meeting: -, Children Sunday School: 9
Cantonese Service: 116, Prayer meeting: 8 (Before Service), 63 (After Service)
Mandarin Service: 52, Prayer meeting: 4, Children Sunday School: 24
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev. E T Wong
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y