Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: English Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang
Proclamation
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
(Psalm 96:1-4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Sermon
Vessels for God’s Use
Response Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony: In response to the Great Commission and the call for shepherding the flock in the North Shore, our church will hold the "North Shore Cantonese Worship Launch Ceremony" on October 20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to join and witness the Lord's grace together. For more details, please refer to the poster. (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/bwoWwNbHwTF1DW9B/)
Smile Lanka Urgent Appeal: In response to their urgent financial needs two months ago, the church has advanced the amount we support them with this year to help them in the short term. We are now conducting a new round of fundraising for the brothers and sisters to respond to the needs in Lanka. For details, please refer to the information sheet, which includes their vision and methods for donations. Please remember their needs.
a) The Overseas Missions account at the church can collect donations for Smile Lanka. Please deposit your contributions into the Overseas Mission Fund account by October 15, 2024. Account name: “Overseas Mission Fund,” BNZ account number: 02-0108-0014295-67. Please specify "Smile Lanka."
b) Cash Donations: The Missions Department will place cash donation boxes at the usher’s desk on the Sundays of October 6 and 13 to collect heartfelt contributions from the brothers and sisters.
Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for September 2024
| Overseas Mission | Hardship | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Last Month | 5,232.69 | 1,510.17 |
| Donations | 5,020.00 | 30.00 |
| Interest | 12.00 | 2.76 |
| Balance on 30 Sep 2024 | 10,264.69 | 1,542.93 |
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 for wisdom in understanding and sharing God's Word: Ask God to help us avoid arguments and handle His truth with care.
Pray for strength to turn away from sin and live righteously: Ask God to help us pursue faith, love, and peace in our lives.
Pray for gentleness in guiding others: Ask God to give us kindness when teaching those who may not understand the truth, hoping they will turn to Him.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (06/10/2024)
| Combined | |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 229 |
| Prayer Meeting | 7 |
| Children Sunday School | 33 |
Next Week's Roster (20 October 2024)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Herman Yeung
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan