Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team
Proclamation
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
(Psalm 105:1-4)
Opening Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Advent Narrative (2) - Love
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 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
Floral Offering for 2021: If you are moved to do floral offering for 2021, please fill out the form on the reception desk. If you wish to offer on behalf of your children, both parents would need to be Christians.
Children Sunday School will be holding a Christmas celebration on the 13/12 (Sunday). During the Sunday School time there will be singing, games and other activities. At 12:15pm parents can join for activities together with our children. There will also be performce and lunch.
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 28/02/2021. We will also donate $1,000 to Salvation Army which to assist families affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
Cantonese Service Summer holiday activities:
(a) Sport Day: Saturday, 19 December 2020 at 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
(b) Family’s wool felting class:
(i) Needle felting class - Ages 7-15; Date: 9 January 2021
(ii) Wet felting class - Ages 4-6; Date: 30 January 2021
Parents must accompany in the class and each class will hold 10 children. Classes will hold at 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Fee is $15 each head.Christmas Day Service - We will be holding a Christmas Day Service at 10am with worship and a short message, followed by games and light refreshments.
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 on 01/12 called "Making Space - An Advent Devotional" . 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 C and H&P who are serving in a Creative Access Nation. Pray that C and be reunited with her family soon. Also pray for S & their two children in New Zealand.
Pray for the numerous non-believers in Sri Lanka, and the pandemic.
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.
Praise the Lord! 唐侃 has returned safely to the Tanzania Chinese Church. Please continue to pray for health and her ministry in training up more disciples.
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: 57 (English), 105+25 online (Cantonese), 52+3 online (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 15 (English), 9 (Cantonese), 5 (Mandarin)
Children Worship and Sunday School: 17 (English), 32 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team B