Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
Proclamation
I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart;
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
(Psalm 138:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
The Repentance of Disciple
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.
HWC Arrangements under various Covid-19 Alert Levels:
Please refer to the link below for the arrangements of Holy Word Church meetings at different COVID-19 alert levels.
https://holywordchurch.online/en/covid19
The deacon board has decided that we will only restart in-person Sunday service at Covid-19 Alert Level 1. We will continue to keep track of attendance to online services.
Church Camp: Our speaker, Mark Maney, will be preaching on the theme of Restoration - Life can be filled with uncertainties, disappointments and destruction. But what if things are being restored? How is God working in today's chaotic world?
Registration is now open! For more details and to register, please use the link provided below. If the camp cannot continue due to Covid restrictions, a full refund will be provided.
Equip conference 2022 is now open for registration. It is a 5-day conference where people gather in small groups to be trained to understand and teach the word of God. Fellow brothers and sisters that attended in the past have gained a deeper understanding of God and His words. Our congregation members are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit https://www.equipconference.org.nz/about or have a chat with Sunny Ha.
Mission and Hardship Funds: September 2021 Financial Summary
Mission Hardship
August Bank Balance 4,676.31 13,507.17
Offering Income 1,905.00 0.00
Interest Income 0.17 0.46
September Bank Balance 6,581.48 13,507.63Church Website: Holy Word Church’s official website is now available via https://holywordchurch.org.nz/. The previous URL www.holywordchurch.online will redirect to the new page until its termination on 31st December. Please update your bookmarks accordingly.
Online Webinar: The Cantonese Service will be running a webinar on Saturday 30th October from 10 - 11:30 am. The topic is “Living with Anxiety”. It will be conducted in Cantonese. Brothers and sisters are most welcome to join. Link to the webinar: https://meet.google.com/xeb-mdxf-tpm?hs=224
Mandarin Pastor Recruitment is currently advertising on local Chinese publications and listed on the church’s website. The application deadline is 30th November 2021. Please pray for the recruitment process.
#AskPastorET TNT is on from 11 am to 12 noon today. Please join using the following link:
https://meet.google.com/kpt-dmqm-cfnBrother in Christ Steve Gutry was admitted to the hospital last Friday. He had undergone a tumor removal surgery on Tuesday 19th October, and is currently recovering from the operation. Please pray for him to have a good night sleep and restore digestive function as soon as possible, and have the strength for the upcoming treatment. Steve and his family thank the Lord for His unchanging grace and presence, and believe in His everlasting kindness. A sincere thanks to the pastors and all the brothers and sisters for their prayers and care.
Mission News
After two years of praying for Muslims, the Mission Department is now in the early stages of preparation to support more missionaries to Muslim regions. We pray for workers to answer the calling to spread the gospel to Muslims.
Remember S&C in your prayers. May God keep them in good health and wellbeing as the Winter season is approaching.
Praise the Lord, H has returned to New Zealand safely and reunited with the family. Continue to pray for their ministries ahead.
Rev Janet Tam has put up a video promo for the Smile Lanka ministry at https://holywordchurch.org.nz/chi/mission The English version, featuring a local English speaking missionary, is available at https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/mission.
Remember James and Jessica’s ministry in Tanzania. Pray for their Missionary Visa application and that God will guide the application to proceed successfully.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that God may help us bear fruit in keeping with repentance, by turning from sin, changing our lifestyle and priorities to honour Him.
May God keep our hearts warm towards Him and one another, even though we can’t meet in person yet. Staying in touch online can be tough, may God give us the love to keep going!
Praise God for Steve’s surgery last week. There’s still some uncertainty for him and Grace ahead, let’s pray God might protect, provide and strengthen their faith in the coming days.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her work visa application. May God give her peace in her wait.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 41 (English), 147 (Cantonese), 35 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: - 28 (Cantonese), 10 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W