Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor Phillip Porter
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y
Proclamation
Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
(Psalm 47:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Standing Strong for Jesus
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Hand sanitizers are available at the entrance. Please wash your hands upon entering the church. Thank you.
A very warm welcome to everyone who's visiting us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
Commissioning Ceremony for Pastor Ivan Hui: will be held during the Cantonese Service at 11:45 am today. All brothers and sisters are invited to witness God’s grace together.
Commissioning Ceremony for Pastor Timothy Lim, farewell for Pastor Mark Wen, and Mandarin Congregation 18th Anniversary Service: will be held at 2:30 pm. Creative Journey has been invited to lead us in worship and give thanks to God for 18 years of grace. Everyone from the English and Cantonese congregations is welcome.
50th Baptism: It will be held on 12/4. If you are keen to please apply to Pastors or deacons. The closing date is 15/3. All the applicants have to finish the nurturing course. Application is also open for child dedication and membership of the church.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak and public health concerns, the baptism will be conducted by a sprinkle of water in each congregation separately. The pastoral team and deacons agree that it is in accordance with the church's rule book due to the circumstances. For further enquiries feel free to discuss with the pastors.Joy Fellowship: For the health and wellbeing of the elderlies, Joy Fellowship will continue on hiatus until further notice.
Precautionary Measures for Coronavirus of the Church
Please click here for a copy of our church guidelines.
Bible Reading Plan
We would like to invite you to join our monthly Bible reading plan community on YouVersion. Our aim is to encourage us to read, study and meditate the Word of God together. We are starting a new plan called “Preparing Our Hearts for Easter: A Lenten Devotional” today. This aim to prepare us for the anticipation of the life of Christ conquering the darkness of sin and death through His resurrection. Through these 40 days, we are reminded of the reality of our frailty and God’s redeeming grace. If you already have a YouVersion account, you can join by clicking this link. If you have any questions, please read this step-by-step guide or email Pastor ET @ et.wong@holywordchurch.org.nz.
Mission Information
The 24 April to 23 May is the Muslim Ramadan (fasting month), we want to encourage brothers and sisters to pray for Muslims and remember their need for the Gospel. More details to come.
Remember S&C and their children Evan and Elias in your prayers as they are unable to return to the mission field due to coronavirus. While their school is still closed, they have a strong desire to be with their co-workers to support them during this time. Pray for God’s provision and protection for their family.
H&P have safely returned to NZ. They are unable to return to the mission field in April due to the coronavirus outbreak, but they're determined to resume their ministry as soon as they can. H will preach at the Mandarin service on 15 March, and then at the Cantonese and English services on 22 March. Please remember them in your prayer.
Remember James Che and his wife's ministry in Tanzania. There aren't any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country yet. May the Lord continue to bless them with health and strength.
Please support Smile Lanka, a school in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. In view of this ministry needing financial support, our church has decided to fundraise NZD3,000 to support their ministry. Please continue to donate to our overseas mission fund (M4).,
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, Cantonese and English services.
Pray for Pastor Hui and Pastor Lim, that they will adapt to their new environment.
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - “Renew our lives, become His disciples”
Pray for all areas affected by the coronavirus. We pray for God’s healing.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 70, Children Sunday School: 19
Cantonese Service: 99, Prayer meeting: 12 (Before Service)
Mandarin Service: 42, Prayer meeting: 7, Children Sunday School: 15
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Herman Y