Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Pastor Reverend Albert Tang
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.
(Psalm 145:1, 3-4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Hebrew 13:1-6
Sermon
Acceptable Service to God
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Good Friday Service: Join us for a special Good Friday Service on 18 April 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Church Extension. It will be a time of worship, reflection, and Holy Communion as we remember the sacrifice of Christ. There will also be children’s activities to help them engage with the Good Friday message. Please set aside this time and bring your family along as we come together in worship. We look forward to seeing you there!
The 57th Baptism Sunday Combined Service will be held on 20/04/2025 at 10:00 AM.
a) There are three individuals being baptised this year: HUANG Yue Qing and Wai Ching CHANG (who were baptised in elderly home on 12/4) from the Cantonese congregation; and Charis WONG from the English congregation.
b) Six individuals are being welcomed into church membership: Chi Ho Perhan LAU, Sin Yu Karis HO, Sai Woh WONG, Suet Yi WONG, and Connie Pik Yi IP from the Cantonese congregation, and Wesley Lin from the Mandarin congregation.
c) Two children are being dedicated: Pat Lam LAU and Pok Lai LAU, children of Perhan LAU and Karis HO from the Cantonese Service.
For the combined service next week, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation.
If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing
After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link:
https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx
If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network. And don't forget to bring your earphones.
Our next Men Support Group (MSG) session is 4th May 2pm (Dallen's house). More details to come.
Camp 2025 Feedback: We have received 10 responses so far regarding the camp from last week's Open Forum. To help with planning, we encourage everyone to submit their feedback. The QR code and link to the response form are available in the upper hall. You can also access the current responses at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1-dmpgwZ7KXdOBrdlfFVpr2KsxU7S72bm7Gdmv4tjXSbPQ/viewform
Thank you for your input!
Pastor ET is away preaching at Chinese Alliance Christian Church (CACC) this morning.
Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report for March 2025
| Overseas Mission | Hardship | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | 4,175.01 | 1,921.19 |
| Donation Received | 590.00 | 100.00 |
| Interest Received | 4.29 | 1.86 |
| Balance on 31 March 2025 | 4,769.30 | 2,023.05 |
Mission News
Mission Month Planning – Our pastors are currently preparing for this year’s Mission Month. Please pray for wisdom in their planning and for success in inviting the right guest speakers.
S & C – They are shepherding a team of 14 full-time and part-time co-workers, and ministering in a field with over 200 students and parents. Pray for God to grant them strength and energy. Give thanks that several seekers have recently decided to follow Christ, showing great enthusiasm in their faith and evangelism. They are also working on creating more culturally appropriate teaching materials. Due to certain reasons, S needs to travel to another region several days a week for ministry—please pray for wisdom in managing time.
H & P – They have recently rented a space near a university with several co-workers, planning to establish an activity centre to reach out to students. They are also discussing with missionaries from creative access areas about how to promote mission mobilisation. Pray for strength and wisdom. Also remember their firstfruits in the field—may God establish and strengthen their faith!
Rev. Janet Tam – Pray for her new visa application, hoping she receives it before her planned leave on May 1. She is also preparing for the Good Friday service and following up with new visitors. On top of this, she drives over 100km to serve in Smile Lanka. Pray for strength, health, and God’s protection over her body and soul.
H & Y – Give thanks that their one-year visa was approved, and during a recent home visit, they led some relatives and friends to Christ. Pray for God to protect these young believers and help them grow in faith. Their team is planning to establish a local church this year and promote discipleship and devotional habits. They also hope to learn an instrument to use in worship—pray that the Lord will grant these desires.
James Che – While taking time to rest and regain strength in New Zealand, James is also assisting his wife in expanding God’s Kingdom. Pray for God’s guidance and protection over their ministry, for the work of their hands to bear fruit, and for continued good health.
Nicholas Yao – Nicholas continues his outreach ministry on a university campus in Wellington, connecting with students open to hearing the gospel. Please pray that more unreached people will encounter the good news and turn to Christ. May the Lord bless his ministry and draw many to Himself.
Giving
Let us remember the joy of giving and the blessings it brings to both the giver and the receiver. Tithe offering is a duty of all Christians. By giving, we honour God and fulfill His work through our church. May God bless the offering we willingly give. For more details on how you can give, please visit our church website: https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/giving.
Prayer Items
Refer to the Mission Prayer News above.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (06 April 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 67 | 166 | 29 | 53 |
| Prayer Meeting | 43 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
| Children Sunday School | 30 | - | 2 | 21 |
Next Week's Roster (20 April 2025)
Chairperson: Daisy Poon
Speaker: Pastor Ernest Kwok
Singspiration: Mandarin Service
Committee on Duty: Jenny Ip