Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Proclamation
Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
(Psalm 111:1 - 3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23
Sermon
The Heart of Transformation
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Year-End Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting: We thank everyone who attended the Thanksgiving Prayer Meeting on the evening of 31 December. As we step into 2025, we wish for everyone to continue drawing close to God through prayer, building an intimate relationship with Him, and walking with Him on life's journey.
Chinese Learning Workshop Enrollment
First Semester: 8/2 - 29/3 (Saturdays), 8 Classes
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Church Extension
Registration Deadline: 19/1 (Sunday)
Requirements Ages 5 and above, able to hold a pen, and can communicate in Cantonese
Fee: $40
For more details, please contact KC Li or Mrs. Ha.
If you wish to register, please fill out the registration form at the usher's table.
This Year’s Sunday Floral Offering: The 2025 Sunday floral offering sign-up sheet is now available at the ushers' table. Brothers and sisters who feel led to offer flowers for Sunday worship are invited to write their names on the sheet.
Mission News
This year’s Overseas Mission (M4) faith pledge received a total of $17,040.00, while the budget was $30,700.00. Faith pledging is about trusting God to provide even when we may not have enough now. It is also a response to God’s abundant grace. Pray for God to help us fulfil our pledges, remembering the needs of missionaries, and bringing them encouragement during this season of celebrating Christ’s birth.
Pray for the Mission Department as they plan next year’s initiatives and budget. May God guide and use these efforts!
S & C: Give thanks that S has received a two-year work visa! Their daughter, Eva, will return home for the holidays, bringing them comfort. Pray for their preparations for Christmas ministries, that the message of salvation would reach the unreached in their community.
H & P will host evangelistic gatherings during Christmas after the end of their tutoring classes. Pray that many will receive salvation during this joyous season. Also, remember parents of students who have come to faith—pray for God to strengthen their faith.
Rev. Janet Tam recently led a 10-day short-term mission trip, bearing some fruit by God’s mercy. She is now leading First Baptist Church members to engage fully in Christmas evangelism, inspiring believers to proclaim the Gospel boldly.
H & Y have heavy ministry and academic responsibilities. Having served for four years, they are now praying for guidance regarding the direction of their ministry. Pray for God’s will to be accomplished in their lives.
Pastor James Che and his wife have resumed their labour for the Lord upon returning to New Zealand. They are currently assisting Formosan Christian Church in establishing a congregation in Browns Bay, North Shore. Pray for God to bless the work of their hands.
Pray for Nicholas Yao as he serves during the summer holidays. May God strengthen and sustain him!
Prayer Items
Equip Conference: Pray for those who attended the Equip Conference, that they would apply what they learned to their ministries and daily lives, growing in their faith and equipping others to follow Christ.
Children’s Ministry: Pray for the children’s ministry, that God would nurture the hearts of the children, inspire the leaders, and guide the ministry to plant seeds of faith that will grow and flourish in the years to come.
Sermon: Pray for hearts to be like the good soil described in Matthew 13—open, receptive, and prepared for growth. Ask God to move us through His love shown in the gospel, enabling deep and lasting transformation in our lives.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (29 December 2024)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 49 | 116 | 33 | 53 |
| Prayer Meeting | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 9 | -- | 2 | 19 |
Next Week's Roster (12 January 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak, Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong