Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang
Proclamation
The LORD has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
(Psalm 118:24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles’ Creed
Scripture Reading
John 16:1-15
Sermon
The Final Week: The Work of the Holy Spirit
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.
55th Baptism will be held on 31st March 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 25th February. 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.
30th Anniversary Church Celebration Dinner: On the joyful occasion of our 30th anniversary, the church will arrange for brothers and sisters to gather for a celebratory banquet. All are welcome to join and rejoice together, commemorating God's grace.
Date: 19/5/2024 (Sunday)
Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: Imperial Palace Restaurant (519 Ellerslie Panmure Highway, Mt. Wellington)
Cost: $30 per adult; $20 per child (12 years and below qualify as children; partial meal subsidy provided by the church, please make payment upon registration). Registration Deadline: 25/2/2024. Contact Persons for Registration: Cantonese Congregation (Nancy, Phoebe); English Congregation (Sally, Sharon); Mandarin Congregation (Sean, Sarah).
Mission News
Pray for S & C, that in this cold winter, the Lord may grant them strength and wisdom to lead their co-workers' team and serve in training local church leaders.
H & P are currently participating in the local team's annual gathering, where they share their respective ministries and mutually support each other in prayer. Pray that the Lord accepts their work and remembers their needs.
Remember Pastor Janet Tam as she prepares for the choir at the Smile Lanka School for the poor, organising both the kindergarten and children's choirs. Also, pray for her safety during the long drive! Pastor Tam will take a 3-week vacation to Australia starting on 5/2, pray for a pleasant and safe journey.
Pray for H & Y's rental situation. Due to the soaring local prices, rental costs have risen as well. Pray for the Lord's mercy and assistance, and also pray for their visas, asking the Lord to guide them.
Pastor James Che and his wife are busy serving the Lord. Last week, they returned to the church in Tanzania to serve the brothers and sisters. Pray for the preservation of their health and safety.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that God may grant our children Sunday school teachers and helpers the wisdom and creativity needed to plan engaging lessons and activities that will deeply resonate with the hearts of the children.
Pray for those who are considering taking the step of baptism. May they experience a deep understanding of the significance of this commitment and feel the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they make this important decision.
Pray that the church 30th anniversary celebrations would be more than a commemoration of time passed, but a time of spiritual renewal, growth, and a deepening of our faith.
Pray that God ignites a fervent passion within our hearts for sharing the good news of salvation and ask for open hearts and willing spirits within our church community to contribute generously to support the mission work.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (28 January 2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 70 | 135 | 42 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 8(Before) 98(After) | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 16 | - | 17 |
Next Week's Roster (11 February 2024)
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Mak
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan