Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Mak
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
One thing I ask from the LORD,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
(Psalm 27:4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles’ Creed
Scripture Reading
John 17:1-26
Sermon
The Final Week: The Prayer of Love
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.
Prayer meeting within our small groups today.
High school TNT and the Significant Women Course starts today at 10:30am after prayer meeting.
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).
English Children Sunday School will resume on March 3rd.
Parent information meeting:
Next Sunday 18th February at 12pm after Cantonese service in the extension buildling room 1.
Parents who have children attending the English Children Sunday School, please attend.Student registration:
If your child joined us recently and has not registered or if there are any updates to the student details, please find Emily on Sundays 18th , 25th February, 3rd March between 10.30am-10.45am at Extension Room 1.3 Strands: Sunday 25th February. We will make Taiwanese dessert. Check out the 3 Strands Facebook for more details.
Men’s Support Group (MSG): Topic study.
Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for January 2024
Mission News
Pray for S & C as they serve in the new year, asking the Lord to guide them to focus on the needs of local believers and lead more people to the Lord.
H & P are currently organising Chinese and English tutoring classes in collaboration with the local church. Pray for the Lord's use in this endeavor. In the previous session, three groups of parents are now participating in church worship. Please pray for these parents!
Pray for Reverend Janet Tam, who is currently on vacation and spending time with her family. Ask the Lord to grant her rest and strength for a fresh start.
H & Y express gratitude for our prayers. Their daughter had once lost her way in faith, and it was a challenge and emotional burden for them in their past service in the field. Thank the Lord! There has been a miraculous transformation in their daughter over the past year.
Remember James Che and his wife, who are working diligently for the Lord. They are currently shepherding a church in Tanzania. Later, they will fly to the United States to attend conferences and promote fundraising for land acquisition for the Tanzanian church ministry.
Prayer Items for the Week
We have 6 sisters enrolled in the Significant Women course, which is starting today. Pray for guidance and wisdom for the facilitator and participants of the course. May they be led by the Spirit in all their endeavours, discussions, and teachings.
Pray for the leaders and facilitators of TNT, both for the youth and adult groups. May God anoint them with His wisdom, discernment, and love as they guide and mentor the participants. Also, pray for the spiritual growth and transformation of each individual involved in TNT.
A new school year has just started. May God grant those of us who are students the diligence, focus, and understanding needed to excel in their studies. Pray for their emotional and mental well-being. May God provide strength, resilience, and a sense of peace to navigate any stress or anxiety.
Remember the Auckland Pride Festival in our prayers. Pray that God will give us a kind and patient heart, knowing that we all have sinned and needed God's salvation. Pray that the truth of the gospel of Christ will set free those who have been enslaved to sexual immorality of all types. Pray for our children to receive godly, healthy teaching about sexuality and gender.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (4 February 2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 53 | 150 | 39 |
| Prayer Meeting | 41 | 8 | 11 |
| Children Sunday School | 11 | - | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (18 February 2024)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Herman Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sally Che