Chairperson: Daisy Pun
Speaker: E TIng Wong
Singspiration: Cantonese Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Prelude
Proclamation
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. (Psalm 95:6-7)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
Joshua 4:1-24
Sermon
What Does This Mean?
Testimonies
Baptism
Induction of New Members
Children Dedication
Choral Offering
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Gifting
Announcements
Photos
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Bible and politics — TNT starts again for adults on 11 October. For 5 weeks, we will dig into the Bible to learn how, as God’s people, we can navigate some key political issues of our day. Let’s come and learn together.
Baptism Combined Service — Telegram Translation — For today's Combined Service, we will be using Telegram Messenger to provide the English translation. If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions at the link below to download the app on your phone: Telegram download instructions. After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link: Join the HWC translation channel. If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network. And don't forget to bring your earphones.
Giving Receipts (April–September 2026) — The Finance Department will issue giving receipts for April to September 2026 in early October. To make sure the name and email address on your receipt are correct, please send your IRD-registered name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz if you first began giving this year, have changed your email address, or have never received a giving receipt by email. For enquiries, please contact Daisy Pun or Katie Li. Your information will be used only for church giving receipts.
60th Baptism & Membership Testimonies — The testimonies booklet for the 60th Baptism and Membership Service is now online. You can read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBss1vCB3I9DdzlswJ-KcioggnELVHa-/view. A small number of printed copies are also available on the ushers’ desk in the dining hall.
Book Stall — Bridge to C (心橋) will have a book stall after the service, with Bibles, books on parenting, marriage and relationships, books to help spiritual growth, and gifts for you to buy. Besides cash, an Eftpos machine is available
Church Financial Report — August 2026
| August Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 44,121 | 234,935 | 289,900 | 695,750 |
| Total Expenditure | 65,479 | 269,696 | 286,464 | 697,650 |
| Surplus / (Deficit) | (21,358) | (34,762) | 3,436 | (1,900)) |
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items for this Week
Pray that we would remember all that God has done for us, as Israel set up stones from the Jordan to remember how He brought them across.
Pray that when our children and those around us ask, “What does this mean?”, we would be ready to tell of God’s faithfulness.
Pray for those being baptised, those joining the church as members, and the family dedicating their child, that they would keep walking with God and grow in our church family.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (27 September 2026)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (NS) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worship | 44 | 170 | 31 | 50 |
| Prayer Meeting | 28 | 2/95 | 8 | 16 |
| CSS | 23 | -- | 3 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (11 October 2026)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Sally Che