Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Pastor ET Wong
Singspiration: Kenny Pau
Proclamation
The LORD has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad.
(Psalm 118:24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
There Is Still Hope
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
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.
The church will resume all activities including Sunday services, fellowships, small groups and other meetings within the government's restrictions from 8/10 (Thursday). We would like to encourage our brothers and sisters to wear a mask or face covering when attending our activities. As you are entering into the church building, please remember to sanitise your hands and sign in using the NZ COVID Tracer App or write your name down on the attendance form. We will continue to live stream our Sunday services online for those who needed to stay home. If you have cold or flu symptoms, please stay home, and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested.
The 50th Baptism: Due to the gathering restriction that is currently in place, the deacon board has decided to postpone our 50th baptism, membership admission and children dedication combined service to 01/11. If gathering restriction still applies by then, we shall postpone it further to 06/12. The church will continue to proceed with the applications that we have received. Brothers and sisters, please continue to remember this in your prayers.
Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Account Balance
Overseas Mission: Last month balance: $3,713.87. Donations in August: $1,700.00. Interests: $0.16. Donation to “30 days prayer for the Muslim”: $500.00. Account balance on 31/08/2020: $4,914.03.
Hardship: Last month balance: $13,045.24. Donations in August: $50.00. Interests: $0.46. Account balance on 31/082020: $13,095.70.
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.
Our church camp will take place on 27-29 November (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon), at Peter Snell Youth Village, Whangaparaoa. We are excited to have Pastor Phillip Porter speak to us on the theme, "Renew & Reform", as we seek to refresh and grow in our walk with God. There will also be a workshop, activities/games and a quiz night. Sign up here!
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 "Essential Scripture For Thirty Days" from 02/10. 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
C has returned to the mission field, please remember her in your prayers. May the Lord give her physical and spiritual strength to lead her ministry. And pray for her mission team who serve the students and their parents.
Pray for brother Kerry Ding, the president of Tanzania Chinese Church’s committee. Kerry Ding and his wife responded to God’s calling, they have decided to study theology and serve the Lord for the rest of their lives. May the Lord strengthen them and guide them.
Please remember missionary Karen Tong, may the Lord help her adapting to the life in Tanzania and serving the local congregation.
And finally, pray for missionary James Che’s medical treatment in NZ. May he receive prompt treatment and have a speedy recovery.Rev Janet Tam has recently revisited Hambantota Primary school at Smile Lanka. Please pray for the financial needs of the school and the children with difficulties in their families. There are also three newcomers that came to the church, pray that their eyes will be opened to see and accept Jesus Christ. Also, remember the postpartum recovery of Purple, Rev Janet’s daughter and the growth of her baby girl Darya.
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 and will be on the usher’s desk when we resume physical church meetings. The deadline for submission has now been extended to 25 October.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the Evangelism Explosion course 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 brother Kam Wai Law for a speedy recovery after surgery.
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: 48
Cantonese Service: 132; Prayer meeting: 26 (before service), 52 (after service)
Mandarin Service: 40; Prayer meeting: 8
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Derek Lee
Singspiration: Team A