Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.
(Romans 11:36)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Matthew 1:1–17
Sermon
Real People, Real Mess, Real Hope
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. Mission Offering – Gentle Reminder: Our church plans to send this year’s mission offerings to our frontline missionaries before Christmas. We would like to gently remind brothers and sisters who have made a faith pledge for M3 and M4 that, if you are able, please complete your offering in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support and dedication, which enable us to walk in love and be a support to our missionaries in their ministry. If you have any questions, please contact our pastoral team.
3. Summer Retreat: Registrations Now Open!
HWC English congregation Summer Retreat 2026 - get ready for a 1-day event focused around connecting and strengthening our relationships with fellow brothers and sisters! There will be food, activities, worship and time to reflect on our individual spiritual direction for the new year.
Happening on Saturday 24th January 2026, 9am-4pm.
Venue: Friends Building, Auckland Botanical Gardens.
There is a $15 fee to cover venue hire and food costs.
Please complete your registration here: https://forms.gle/9M1RnBqfPdNqavmJA
Registrations close Sunday 14th December 2025. Any questions contact Lilian Wong or Sally Che.
We hope to see you there!
4. Floral Offering - Those who would like to contribute flowers for next year’s Sunday worship services, please sign up at the ushers’ table.
5. Starting from December, our church administrator, Stanley Yu, will take his regular days off on Monday and Tuesday. Please take note of this arrangement when handling administrative matters or contacting the church. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
6. Special Overseas and Hardship Fund Financial Report for November 2025
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items
Pray that we would receive the truth that God meets real people in real mess and brings real hope through Christ. Ask that we may recognise our own brokenness, trust in God’s grace to redeem our stories, and live out this hope by extending Christ’s grace to those around us.
Pray that our Christmas celebrations will remain centred on Christ and draw many to His light. Ask God to renew our hearts for the coming year, giving us wisdom, unity, and a deeper love for one another, so that our church may reflect the joy, peace, and generosity of Christ.
Pray for God’s healing, comfort, and strength for Steve and all who are unwell or recovering. Steve will be receiving his first round of targeted therapy and his third chemotherapy treatment on 17 December. Pray that the Lord would grant grace and strength, minimise side effects, and bring clear and effective results. Ask God to increase his faith and sustain him with abundant grace and courage, and that God’s Word would continually comfort, encourage, and bring healing and strength. Pray also for others who are unwell, that they may experience God’s nearness and peace in this season.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (30 November 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 63 | 160 | 22 | 58 |
| Prayer Meeting | 32 | 7/124 | 5 | 18 |
| Children Sunday School | 26 | - | 3 | 11 |
Next Week's Roster (14 December 2025)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Sally Mok