Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang
Proclamation
One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
(Psalm 27:4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Sermon
The Paradox of Possession
Response Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Ken Fong has officially resigned as Chairman of the Cantonese Congregation Committee and Cantonese Education Department as of last month. After discussions and invitations from the Deacon Board and the Congregation Committee, Jenny Ip has agreed to take on the role of Head of the Cantonese Education Department and concurrently serve as the Chairman of the Congregation Committee until the end of September next year. The Deacon Board and Congregation Committee express their gratitude to Ken for his diligent work and service over the years, and also thank Jenny for her willingness to take on these responsibilities.
Mission Sunday Response Form: In addition to regularly praying for missionaries and participating in short-term mission trips, we encourage members to support overseas missions (M4) through offerings. The budget for this year is $30,700.00. You may give as you are moved and by faith. Please submit your pledge online at https://forms.gle/xYrykzQW1quAJb386. May the Gospel be spread widely, and may God's name be glorified!
MSG: Sunday, 29 September 2024, 2:00 - 3:30pm
Location: TBC (either at church or Robert's house)
This activity will be planning and building some stuff for church! please register on the Google form so we can plan numbers.
TNT Notes - Theology of Mission
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sYlgRevq0e9ALraT3xHvTqgf8yWXFrKt?usp=sharing
Mission News
S & C: After the busy summer school activities, pray that the Lord will help them regain strength in rest.
H & P: Their mission home has started classes. Pray for the students' adaptation and learning, and for the newly established local youth fellowship. Remember the many non-believing young people, and pray for the Lord's salvation!
Janet Tam has returned to Hong Kong to report on her work and will be sharing the needs of Sri Lanka with other churches. Pray that the Lord will use her!
H & Y: Give thanks! Their daughter and Y's mother have also flown to the mission field to visit them, bringing much joy. Pray for the new believers and friends H & Y have encountered, asking the Lord to strengthen and comfort them. In September, they will need to host a short-term mission team from the U.S. Pray for the Lord's strength and peace!
James Che and his wife have safely returned to Ethiopia to strengthen the believers in the church. Please pray for the smooth registration of the local church and remember the financial needs of the church there!
Nicholas Yao: The student retreat was successfully held. Pray that the Lord will establish the participants' faith and help them rely more on God. Also, pray for the spiritual atmosphere on campus, asking God to prevent heresies from entering the school.
Prayer Items
Pray that we learn to surrender our lives to Christ, trusting that true value comes from belonging to Him. Ask for faith during tough times, and that others see God's grace through our lives.
Pray for our missionaries (see above).
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (1/09/2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 58 | 172 | 52 |
| Prayer Meeting | 29 | 7 | 13 |
| Children Sunday School | 27 | - | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (15 September 2024)
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Kenny Pau & Boaz
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan