Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Herman Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sally Che
Proclamation
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.
(Psalm 95:6-7)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles’ Creed
Scripture Reading
John 18:1-14
Sermon
The Final Week: Who is it You Want?
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.
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.
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
This week's prayer items will be focusing on our Small Group ministry:
Leadership: Pray for the leaders of our small groups. May they be filled with wisdom, compassion, and a deep understanding of the needs within their respective groups.
Members Engagement: Pray that our church members will be inspired to actively participate in the small groups, fostering an environment of openness, vulnerability, and genuine fellowship.
Spiritual Growth: Ask God to use our small groups as catalysts for spiritual growth, encouraging members to deepen their relationship with God and each other.
Unity and Diversity: Pray for unity within each small group and diversity across the entire small group ministry.
Impact Beyond the Church: Lift up the small groups to be a source of light and hope in our local community. May the love and grace experienced within these groups extend beyond our church walls.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (11 February 2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 58 | 164 | 31 |
| Prayer Meeting | 33 | 11&78 | 8 |
| Children Sunday School | 19 | - | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (25 February 2024)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Jonathan Chow
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong