Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
Proclamation
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain,
for the LORD our God is holy.
(Psalm 99:9)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Scripture - our Highest Authority
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.
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: The camp committee had a meeting and decided that under the current COVID circumstances, summer camp this year will be cancelled and postponed to a later date next year.
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.
A new position for Church Administrator (Digital Support & Community Service) has been proposed by the Deacon Board to primarily manage and update the digital systems of the church. The demand for digital support in the church has been realised in view of the current communications and meetings conducted in multi-media format, including online worship services, church website, and Facebook platforms. Members serving in the audiovisual roles to enable online services across the three congregations, often with a full-time job, have been especially stretched. This new position is set up to fulfill the digital support needs, in addition to the coordination and execution of community services as part of the church’s outreach ministries. Full details of the job description can be found via this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c9fN_2ZePwl7houkSt3n3a6jr-5FPvP5/view
A survey is created to collect feedback from church members, all English Congregation members are encouraged to complete this: https://forms.gle/JjyyvCpJSv8cZ54YA
The outcomes are expected to be reported next week. Please keep this in your prayers, and email hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz for any inquiries.
Mission News
In light of Christmas approaching, we pray that God works in our hearts to raise the target funds for supporting our missionaries and have the funds sent to their accounts in time as a gift for our missionaries to celebrate Christmas joy.
Remember S&C in your prayers. As winter is approaching and with electricity restriction, adaptation is needed in various areas. May God keep them in good health and wellbeing. Pray for the difficulty they are facing due to the changes in the environment, and the consideration of the needs of the government and parents. Pray that God helps them to shepherd co-workers, students, and their parents.
Praise the Lord, H has left managed isolation. Please continue to pray for their ministries ahead. We have invited them to share with us their mission work and God’s word on 9th January 2022.
Sri Lanka had lifted the lockdown restriction as the COVID situation has improved. Rev Janet Tam is preparing for in-person worship at the church she is serving. Pray that God will give all members peace and comfort, and to help and heal those that are weak.
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
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!
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: 48 (English), 147 (Cantonese), 39 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: - 39 (Cantonese), 13 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Timothy Y, Steve G, Daniel H