Chairperson: Nicholas Powell
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team B
Hymn leading: Herman Yeung
Proclamation
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
(Psalms 150:1,6)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
“Magic Touch"
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
Holy Word Church gathering arrangements under various Covid-19 alert levels
Alert Level 1
· All church activities will be back to normal.
· Onsite Sunday worship, as well as online streaming on Facebook.
· Record attendance for all church gatherings and meetings
Alert Level 2
· All Sunday services, small groups and meetings are online.
· The church building will not be opened unless it is absolutely necessary.
· The Pastors may carry out special pastoral visitation.
Alert Level 3 & 4
· Our church building closed temporarily.
· All our staffs work from home.
· All of our activities are moved online.
Children Sunday School classes have moved online until further notice. Time: 10:30am - 11:30am. The program will include hymns, Bible Stories, and interactive activities. Students of all age groups are welcome. Email css@holywordchurch.org.nz for more information.
Mid-Autumn Festival: A celebration was previously scheduled on 26 September 2020, it is now postponed due to pandemic. The new date will be announced when the pandemic eased. The online prayer meeting every Thursday night will now be suspended, but please continue to pray for the pandemic and that the celebration could be held at a suitable time.
Baptism: It is postponed to 4 October due to pandemic. Brothers and sisters who want to get baptised please contact pastors or deacons. The closing date for application is today. The applicant must have completed the nurturing course. If you have not completed the course yet, please contact pastors or deacons as soon as possible. Membership admission and children dedication will be held on the same day. Please submit your application to pastors or deacons.
Bible Reading Plan
We would like to invite you to join our Bible reading plan community on YouVersion. We aim to encourage us to read, study and meditate the Word of God together. We have started a plan called "The Wisdom Of Proverbs" from 01/09. The reading plan will be hosted by Herman. If you already have a YouVersion account, you can join by clicking this link. If you have any questions, please read this step-by-step guide or email Pastor ET @ et.wong@holywordchurch.org.nz.
Mission Information
Please remember Rev Janet’s daughter Purple, who just gave birth to a baby girl Darya. Also, pray for the gospel ministry for the local Chinese and the possibility of planting a church.
Please remember James’ return to New Zealand later this month for his medical treatment. May God strengthen the brothers and sisters in Tanzania Chinese International Church to walk in accordance with God’s will.
2020 Mission Booklet can be downloaded at http://www.holywordchurch.online/en/mission The printed version will be available at the usher’s desk when Sunday service resumes in the church building.
This year’s M4 budget is $23,000. Mission department is rolling out a Pledge Offering program in order to plan for next year’s ministry, e.g. supporting another missionary in the Muslim community. Pledge offering forms are available at https://holywordchurch.online/mission-pledge Brothers and sisters may submit the amount they pledge both in separate or one-off payment from Sep 2020 - Mar 2021. Deadline for submission is 27 September.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the Evangelism Explosion course that will open in October. May God encourages brothers and sisters to join and become Gospel warriors, and may God guide us to approach potential Gospel targets.
Pray for the 50th Baptism. May God strengthen the faith of those who are getting baptised.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, Cantonese and English services.
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Pray for New Zealand’s situation during COVID-19 period and especially for Auckland. May God brings peace to those who are impacted. Pray that brothers and sisters will look after each other during this period.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 66
Cantonese Service: 128; Prayer meeting: 28 (pre-service)
Mandarin Service: 46; Prayer meeting: 9
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team A