Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev. Daniel Huang
Interpreter: Franklin Fung
Singspiration: Charlie M, Daniel H, Kinson L, Justin L, Rebecca H, Lillian W
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
Singspiration
The Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Philip: The Exemplary Evangelist
Response Hymn
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.
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
The 52nd Baptism will be held on 3rd October as a combined service from all three congregations. For those who wants to be baptised, please contact any Deacon, Pastor or your Small Group Leader. Deadline is 5th September. All applicants are required to have their nurturing course completed. Once an application is received, baptism class will be arranged and the deacons will meet with you to confirm your faith. Please also contact us if you would like to have your church membership transferred to HWC or would like to have child dedication.
Mission Month Combined Sunday Service will be on 29th August at 10am.
Pop-up Christian Book Store is available at the side hall today, in celebration of Mission Month. Thank you to Emanuel Book Centre.
Considering the Covid situation has been under control in New Zealand, and there is no mass gathering restriction in place, the church has decided to cease recording attendance for those who are attending our services online starting in September. We encourage brothers and sisters to attend service physically so we can worship and fellowship together. Note: we may revert depends on the alert level changes in the future.
Online streaming will continue as normal so brothers and sisters who are unable to attend physically can still participate through streaming.Mid Autumn Festival Celebration night: We will have a Hong Kong style BBQ to be held on 18th September (Saturday) 4:30PM to 8:30PM. We welcome all brother and sisters and feel free to invite your friends. There will be a Creative Lantern competition and kids-friendly activities.
Pricing: Adults and 12 years old or over $15 each; under 12 years old $10 each; Under 5 years old free of charge.
Please contact Daisy from Cantonese service if you are interested. Deadline sales: 5th Sept. First come first serve.
Church Camp: We are excited to announce that the church camp this year will be held at the Peter Snell Youth Campsite from Friday 3rd December to Sunday 5th December. Put it in your calendars and diaries and more information on the theme and registration will be coming out shortly. Please pray for the camp theme development process, that the theme developed would be applicable to us and our hearts can be engaged to respond to the work of the Holy Spirit.
Mission Information
August Mission month:
Theme: Perspectives of Mission
Hymn: People need the Lord
Topics and speakers as follows:
15th Aug: Rev Daniel Huang - Care Ministries International (M4 missionary)
22nd Aug: Rev Clement Man (M3 missionary)
29th Aug: Mr. George Wieland - My Mission (Combined Service)
May the Lord use His servants that all brother & sisters in Christ understand M1-M4 missionary and to commit, to expand the Kingdom of God together.The budget of this year’s M4 mission is $24,500. Pledge offering for Aug 2021 to Mar 2022 can be submitted to the offering box, or on our website at www.holywordchurch.online/mission-pledge Submission deadline is 31st August 2021. Should the pledge offering exceeds our budget this year, Mission department will consider supporting another pair of missionaries in the Muslim community.
Missionary James Che and Jessica have arrived in Tanzania. May the Lord give them strength and wisdom to minister the church, and inspire more church members to support the ministry.
Prayer Items for the Week
The deacon board for the next term has been elected. May the Lord strengthen their heart, to serve the Lord and the church in His will.
The motto for this year will remain the same as previous year. Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor and English service pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her application of the work visa. May God give her peace in her wait.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 64 (English), 116 + 19 online (Cantonese), 69 + 1 online (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 10 pre-service, 69 post-service (Cantonese), 12 (Mandarin)
Children’s Sunday School: 21 (English), 27 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev. Clement Man
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H