Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmond Wong
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Proclamation
Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering and come into his courts.
(Psalm 96:7-8)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon
Forgiven and forgiving
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.
57th Baptism will be held on 20/04 as a combined service for all three congregations. For those who want to be baptised, please contact any Deacon, Pastor or your Small Group Leader. The deadline is 09/03. All baptism applicants are required to have their nurturing course completed. Once an application is received, baptism class will be arranged and the deacons will meet with you to confirm your faith. Please also contact us if you would like to have your church membership transferred to HWC or would like to have child dedication.
Men's Support Group (MSG) will meet today after Sunday service at 11am upstairs hall.
Our first 3 Strand meet up will be held today after service. To celebrate CNY we will have a quick intro/catch up, and make tanyuan. Lunch afterward is optional. See below for details:
Place: 41 Pinewood Grove, Botany
Activity: 11am - 12:15pm
Lunch (opt): BYO / order
Aspire Together Workshop (Part 2): Thank you to everyone who attended last Sunday’s session! We will be holding a second session on 16/02 after the English Service. Please join us as we continue to grow and learn together.
Inauguration Ceremony for Reverend Manuel Lam: Thank the Lord for His guidance! The Inauguration Ceremony for our new Cantonese Pastor, Reverend Manuel Lam, will be held during worship on 16/2 (next Sunday) at around 11:40am. We invite all brothers and sisters to set aside time to attend and witness God’s grace and leading. May God use Reverend Manuel Lam and Reverend Mureen Wong as a faithful team to lead the Cantonese congregation, shepherd His people, proclaim the gospel, disciple believers, and build a church that glorifies His name.
Adjustment to Administrator’s Day Off: Starting from March, Administrator Stanley Yu will have his day off on Mondays. As a result, the church office will be closed every Monday. Please take note of this adjustment.
Pastor ET is away preaching at Chinese Alliance Christian Church (CACC) this morning.
Mission News
Pray for the Missions Goals of All Three Congregations: Pray that each congregation embraces the Great Commission in the new year, focusing not only on local outreach but also on the needs of missionaries and the gospel's reach to distant places. May the gospel be proclaimed to the ends of the earth!
S & C: Praise God for the successful Christmas event—a grand banquet with 30 tables—where families enjoyed a life education gathering centered on family happiness. Give thanks for the home group members who are now supporting a couple to evangelize in other towns.
H & P: Praise God for the opportunity during Christmas to share the story of Jesus' birth and His love at a public school with 1,600 students and teachers, despite the school's Buddhist background. Give thanks for His protection during a car accident that left their vehicle severely damaged. Pray for H’s continued recovery and the smooth handling of post-accident procedures.
Reverend Janet Tam: After a busy Christmas period, she is now preparing to release a long-anticipated gospel booklet in English and Sinhala. Pray for its impact. She is also planning to establish the first Chinese children’s and youth orchestra in the area as a tool for musical discipleship and pre-evangelism. Pray for God’s guidance.
H & Y: Serving in a remote Islamic area as international students, they are protected by their academic excellence and support from their teachers despite suspicions about their purpose. Pray for provision amidst rising living costs and rent increases. Remember them as their visas expire in March and they need renewal. Pray for protection as two colleagues were deported last year.
Pastor James & Jessica Che: Pray for their ministry and health as they return to serve in New Zealand.
Nicholas Yao: Pray for strength and guidance as he transitions to ministry in Wellington after the summer. May God help him adapt quickly to the new environment.
Prayer Items
Pray for Reverend Manuel Lam – Ask for God’s wisdom, strength, and guidance as he begins his pastoral ministry. May he lead with humility, compassion, and a heart for God’s people.
Pray for the upcoming baptism – Lift up those preparing to take this step of faith, that they may fully grasp the significance of their commitment to Christ and be strengthened in their spiritual journey.
Pray for the sermon message – May today's message deeply convict and transform hearts. Pray that we may grasp the depth of God's mercy and be empowered to extend forgiveness to others as we have been forgiven in Christ.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (2 February 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 64 | 158 | 40 | 43 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 9 | 3 | 9 |
| Children Sunday School | - | 28 | - | 19 |
Next Week's Roster (16 February 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak & Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong