Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Phillip Porter
Singspiration: Edmond Wong
Committee on Duty: Vincent Cheung
Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
( Psalm 100:4-5)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Matthew 20:1-16
Sermon
Envy and the Goodness of God
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. Good Friday Reflection Service – 2026
You are warmly invited to join us for a reflective Good Friday evening.
Date: Friday, 3 April 2026
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Church New Wing
Good Friday is a time to pause, to remember, and to reflect on the depth of Christ’s love shown through His suffering on the cross. This year, we will focus on how Jesus’ suffering speaks into our own burdens.
Through Scripture, guided reflection, and moments of quiet and prayerful response, we hope to deepen our understanding of the burdens, struggles, questions, and weariness that each of us carries, as we view them through the lens of the cross.
All are welcome. We look forward to journeying with you.
3. Grill & Chill (English Service) 29th March 11am: We’ll be serving a classic sausage sizzle + salad — bring a friend and come hang!
Please stay upstairs and don’t gather downstairs by the BBQ — we’ll bring the food up to you.
Cost: $5 per person (newcomers free) — bank transfer only (no cash please). Note: Apologies, we cannot cater to dietary requirements. BYO drinks.
Register here:https://forms.gle/C7EYs2Utdk24guSV6
Registrations close 26th
4. Finance Department Update: We thank everyone for your support of the Overseas Mission (M4) offering. The Finance Department has recently disbursed the funds, according to the budget plan, to Smile Lanka School. May the Lord use this ministry as a channel of the gospel, so that many may come to receive salvation.
5. Facilities Update: Maintenance and servicing for all 23 air-conditioning units in the church have been completed, and a new air-conditioning unit has been installed in the kitchen. Missing remote controls have also been replaced. As a gentle reminder, after using church equipment or items, please return them to their original place for others’ convenience and switch them off to save electricity, as we care for God’s house together.
6. Care Parking Spaces: Starting from 5 April, four care parking spaces will be designated on the right-hand side of the church gate car park for the elderly or those with special needs. Vehicles must display a valid care parking permit on the dashboard. If you need to use these spaces, please contact Debbie Ng from the Caring Department.
7. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report February 2026
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 this week:
As we reflect on the message this morning, pray that God would guard our hearts from comparison and envy. May we trust in His goodness, rejoice in His grace, and learn to be content with what He has given us.
Pray that as we approach Good Friday and Easter, our hearts will be prepared to remember Christ’s sacrifice and celebrate His resurrection. May we be drawn to encounter the gospel afresh and deepen our faith and gratitude.
Pray for the Sri Lanka short-term mission team—Pastor Herman, Mance, Kallen, and Oliver—as they continue their preparation. Ask the Lord to unite them, guide them, and use them to be faithful witnesses as they serve alongside Rev Janet Tam.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (15 March 2026)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | NS | |||
| Worship | 66 | 154 | 31 | 48 |
| Prayer Meeting | 40 | 7 | 5 | 26 |
| CSS | 33 | -- | 5 | 8 |
Next Week's Roster (29 March 2026)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Jo Paynter
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Sally Che