Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Peony L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Shirley H
Proclamation
Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
(John 4:23-24)
Opening Prayer
Ten Commandments
Singspiration
Sermon
Deeper Faith - Abraham's Faith
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
Prevent the spread of Covid-19: Please use the hand sanitiser provided at the usher's desk when entering the church. Thank you for helping to stop the spread.
Covid-19 Updates
The church will continue to stream our services online for those who have health concerns that need to stay home.
Brothers and sisters, please continue to follow the health advice issued by the Government.
Whenever you are at church, please scan your name tag, or write your name on the form at the usher’s desk.
Mission Month: Emanuel Book Centre and Bamboo Resource Centre will set up book fairs at the church dining area on four Sundays through the Mission Month (9/8 to 30/8).
Registered First Aiders: If you are a registered first aider, please provide your details on the form at the ushers’ desk with your name and registration expiry date.
A celebration of Pastor Edith’s honorary retirement will be held after the Cantonese service today. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Bible Reading Plan
We would like to invite you to join our Bible reading plan community on YouVersion. We aim to encourage us to read, study and meditate the Word of God together. We will be starting a new plan called "30 Days to Greater Faith" on Wednesday (01/07). 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 theme for the August Mission Month is “Mission in Pandemic? Mission in Pandemic!”
Theme song: People need the Lord
The topics for each Sundays:
02/08 - The Concept of Mission: Connection between individuals and Ministry. How to renew the church’s understanding of mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Paster ET)
09/08 - Mission Strategies and Tactics: Consolidation between Church and organisation. How to influence universal missionary strategies during the pandemic. (Speaker: Rev Daniel Huang from CMI)
16/08 - Promoting Mission: Contribution between Church and organisation. How to contribute to the development of a universal mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Pastor Paul Chang from Interserve International NZ)
23/08 - Participating in Mission: Co-operation between Church and Organisation. How to encourage the mission of the church during the pandemic. (Speaker: Pastor KC Wong from OMF)
30/08 - Combined Service - Our Mission: Challenge our personal view towards mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Rev. Gloria Lui from CEMHK)Please pray for all the speakers.
Please remember S&C in your prayers. Due to the virus situation and immigration issues, they will be returning to the mission field separately. Please continue to pray for the situation.
H&P will be returning to the mission field in August. Pray that God allows their flights to go ahead as planned and protect their family.
Praise the Lord, the Tanzanian church has begun construction of the new church building. They have now proceeded to the interior fit-out and painting stage. Continue to pray that God can use this new church building to further His Kingdom in Tanzania.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the upcoming Evangelism Explosion course. May God encourages brothers and sisters to join and become Gospel warriors, and may God guide us to approach potential Gospel targets.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, Cantonese and English services.
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 69; Prayer Meeting: 38; Children Sunday School: 25
Cantonese Service: 116 (+19 online); Prayer meeting: 1 1(before worship)
Mandarin Service: 68 (+6 online); Prayer meeting: 12; Children Sunday School: 29
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: ET Wong
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y, Johnny P