Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.
(Psalm 95:1-3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Sermon
Care for the least of these
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.
Church First Aid Volunteer Recruitment: The church is currently recruiting volunteer first aiders. Applicants must hold a valid first aid certificate with at least one year of validity remaining (NZQA certification is not required). If you are willing to be on duty during church gatherings, please email your name, congregation, and the expiry date of your certificate to hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz. Deadline is 30 June. If you have any questions, please contact your congregation’s deacon.
Children’s Sunday School: Parent Catch-up
The Children’s Sunday School (CSS) team warmly invites all parents to join us for light refreshments after the Cantonese service.
Time: Immediately after the Cantonese service today
Location: CSS Classrooms
Take a moment to stop by, have a chat, and discover what your children have been learning and enjoying in Sunday School!
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.
Mission News
S & C will be returning to New Zealand at the end of the year for furlough. Please pray as they train local coworkers to take over various ministries. Ask God to raise up workers with leadership gifts to serve Him faithfully.
H & P will also return to New Zealand for furlough in the middle of this month. Pray for those taking over their ministry roles — may the Lord strengthen them as they serve the community, lead fellowships, and continue outreach among university students.
Pastor Janet Tam, with permission from Evangelism Explosion Hong Kong, has completed a Sinhala translation of an English gospel booklet after more than two years of preparation. This booklet will be shared with local Baptist churches — may the Lord use it mightily. Our pastoral team has also begun initial discussions with Pastor Tam regarding next year’s short-term mission trip. Pray that members from all three congregations will be moved to participate.
Pray for H & Y as they juggle demanding language studies and minister to many spiritual seekers. May the Lord grant them wisdom and strength to balance their time well.
Remember the churches in Tanzania and Ethiopia. Pray for unity among local coworkers and for God to bless their gospel work and pastoral care.
Nicholas Yao is currently inviting new believers and seekers to an upcoming student conference at the end of this month. Pray that God will use the conference to draw many students closer to Christ and bless all who attend.
Prayer Items
Living Out Compassion: Pray that as we reflect on today's sermon that we would be moved to care for “the least of these” in our communities. Ask God to give us hearts of justice, mercy, and compassion, and eyes to see Christ in those who are hungry, lonely, sick, or in need.
Ministry on Campus: Lift up Nic Yao and his ministry at the Wellington university campus. Pray that God would open the hearts of students to the gospel and give Nic wisdom, courage, and strength as he shares the good news and supports those who are seeking Christ.
Those Facing Hardship or Illness: Pray for members of our church family and community who are going through times of hardship, grief, or sickness. Ask for God’s healing, comfort, and provision in their lives, and that they would experience His nearness and peace in this season.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (08 June 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 53 | 156 | 29 | 49 |
| Prayer Meeting | 33 | 5/107 | 5 | 17 |
| Children Sunday School | 25 | - | 4 | 24 |
Next Week's Roster (22 June 2025)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Charlie Mak & Boaz Wong
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha