Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: John Tucker
Singspiration: Herman Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sally Mok
Proclamation
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind
(Psalm 107:1,8)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 9:2-7
Sermon
The Answer to Our Fears
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
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.
Overseas Missions (M4) – 2024/25 Budget: Support for S&C $7,300; H&P $6,800; Pastor Janet Tam $4,700; H&Y $6,300; Smile Lanka $3,500; 30 Days of Prayer for Muslims Campaign $600; Reserve Fund $1,500; Total $30,700.
The donations received so far amount to $5500. 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!
General Department Notice: On Wednesday, 25/09, the church parking lot will undergo line marking on the ground. Please note that the paint will take a few hours to fully dry. Kindly refrain from driving into the parking lot on that day. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
Friendly Reminder: Daylight Saving Time will begin on 29/09. Please set your clocks forward by one hour on the evening of 28/09.
HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report August 2024
| August Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 41,871 | 211,520 | 235,375 | 565,200 |
| Total Expense | 55,656 | 233,782 | 279,102 | 692,400 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | (13,785) | (22,262) | (43,727) | (127,200) |
*August Income:
General & Thanksgiving (00) $ 36,596
Building (01) $ 1,840
Mission (02) $ 1,410
Others $ 2,025
Bank Balance as of July: $ 687,466
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
Light in Darkness: Pray for God’s light to shine in our darkest moments, bringing hope and guidance when we feel lost or afraid.
Joy in Gloom: Ask for God’s joy to fill our hearts, even in difficult times, so we may find strength beyond our sorrow.
Freedom in Oppression: Pray for freedom from all forms of oppression, that God’s power will break every chain and set us free from fear.
Peace in Strife: Lift up prayers for peace in conflict, trusting in God’s calming presence to guide us through all turmoil.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (15/09/2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 59 | 154 | 53 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 8 | 11 |
| Children Sunday School | 24 | - | 17 |
Next Week's Roster (29 September 2024)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Eunice Tong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong