Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Kenny P, Johnny P, Herman Y
Proclamation
Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
(Psalm 47:1-2)
Opening Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
Sermon
"How to be a Witness"
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.
The church resumes all activities including Sunday services, fellowships, small groups and other meetings within the government's restrictions under Alert Level 1. 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.For a copy of our church policy at different alert levels (dated 08-10-2020): Click Here
Christmas Donations: HWC is planning to organize the donation of food to the families in need through Salvation Army, to show our love and care for these members of the community in this season. We will be collecting canned food or biscuits at church in the next three weeks, please make a contribution for this good cause. Please note the expiry date of the donated food needs to be after 28/02/2020.
Our church camp will take place on 4-6 December 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. The fees are as follows: $120 for students and $130 for adults. A day camp option (Saturday) is available for families with young children. If you want more information please contact Herman Yeung. 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 are starting a new plan today called "A Compelling Truth: A 30 Day Journey through Galatians with Rob Stanmore" . 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
H&P have finally settled down in their mission field. Please remember the mission course that they are organizing to promote the local mission. Nine members have signed up to go on short-term mission trips to zones of alternative culture. Two other members have been detained by local authorities for the sake of preaching the Gospel, please pray for their safety.
Pray for the numerous non-believers in Sri Lanka, and the health of Rev Janet Tam who has not been able to sleep well recently. May God help her to rest well and be strengthened to shepherd His flock and cause many to turn to Him.
James Che’s bone marrow transplant is waiting to be scheduled by the hospital. Pray that God will work through the hospital to give him a space for treatment and bless his recovery after the procedures.
This year’s M4 budget is $23,000.
Pray for the mission department’s preparation for next year’s mission month topic and arrangements.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Pray for the brother and sister who were baptised earlier in the month so they can witness and glorify God.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor and English services.
Pray for New Zealand’s situation during COVID-19 period and especially for Auckland. May God brings peace to those who are impacted.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 68 (English), 109 (Cantonese), 54 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 32 (English), 67 (Cantonese), 6 (Mandarin)
Children Worship and Sunday School: 25 (English), 31 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nicholas Powell
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kinson L, Lillian W, Charlie M, Shirley H, Steve G