Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Eunice Tong
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
The Lord has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
(Psalm 118:24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Matthew 20:20-28
Sermon
Aim Well, Not High
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
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. 59th Baptism will be held on 05/04 as a combined service for all three congregations. For those who want to be baptised, please contact any Pastors, Deacons or your Small Group Leaders. The deadline is 01/03. 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
3. Worship Jam Session (First of 2026):
We are excited to announce our first Worship Jam Session of 2026! This is a casual and open space for musicians, vocalists, and anyone interested in worship to come together to learn, share, and grow as a team. All skill levels are welcome. For those who want the music sheet and song list in advance, please contact Charlie Mak.
Date: 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00–12:00 PM
Location: Church
4. EC Retreat Feedback: Please fill out the 2 questions survey for our retreat. It helps us understand how we can do better next time.
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
For Right Aims in Life: Pray that God would realign our hearts and lives so that we aim not for worldly status or success, but for what truly matters — knowing Christ, worshipping Him as our Master, and living for His purposes.
For Transformed Desires: Pray that our deepest longings would be shaped by the gospel, that we would desire to know Jesus more deeply and to be known by Him, finding our fulfilment and identity in Him alone.
For Faithful Discipleship: Pray for grace to take up the cross and follow Christ in humility and service, learning from His example and living out our calling with faithfulness, love, and obedience.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (18 January 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 61 | 150 | 25 | 36 |
| Prayer Meeting | 35 | 7 | 5 | 13 |
| Children Sunday School | - | 17 | 3 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (1 February 2026)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Steve McIvor
Singspiration: Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha