Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: ET Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Vincent Chan
Proclamation
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
(Psalm 100:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
James 1:19–20 and Ephesians 4:26–27
Sermon
When Anger Burns
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
The 24th Annual General Meeting and the 13th Deacon Election will be held on Saturday, 26 July at 1:30 PM. We warmly invite all brothers and sisters to attend and to remember the event in prayer. May the Lord graciously guide the entire preparation process and grant a smooth and fruitful meeting and election.
The deacon nomination process has been completed. We now announce the final list of deacon candidates for this term:
Tina Wong, Cassandra Chan, Daisy Pun, and Anshun Wong.
Each candidate will prepare a brief personal introduction, which will be displayed on the church kitchen noticeboard for brothers and sisters to learn more about their background and ministry experience.
Please continue to pray for the upcoming election, asking the Lord to personally appoint His chosen servants to faithfully serve together in the church.
Pastor Ernest Kwok of the Mandarin Congregation has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Doctors have recommended that he undergo chemotherapy first, followed by surgery. The specific dates for the treatment and surgery have yet to be confirmed. With Pastor Kwok’s consent, we sincerely ask brothers and sisters to uphold him in prayer. May the Lord personally watch over and guide every step of the treatment process, and grant Pastor Kwok and his wife peace and strength from God — in body, mind, and spirit.
This year, we are excited to partner with CMINZ in their cross-cultural mission work, serving Muslim refugee families. As part of this initiative, we’ll be spending a Saturday morning (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) with the children at the Wesley Community Centre.
The first hour will be dedicated to going through some engaging study materials together, helping to build connection and learning. In the second hour, we’ll enjoy some fun time with them through sports and other interactive activities.
Please click the link below to show your interest: https://forms.gle/mEqkKjpKdWHNtU2H8
Open Forum: Starting today and continuing over the next two Sundays (6 July, 13 July, and 20 July), we will be holding Open Forum sessions at 11am in preparation for our upcoming AGM. These forums are a chance for everyone to learn more, ask questions, and give feedback on important church matters such as our budget, constitution, and the upcoming deacon elections. All are welcome—come and be part of the conversation.
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
Applying the Word: Pray that we would learn to handle our anger with wisdom and grace. Ask God to help us recognise and respond to anger in ways that honour Him, bringing healing instead of harm.
For Pastor Kwok: Pray for Pastor Ernest Kwok’s ongoing treatment and recovery. Ask for God’s peace, strength, and healing to be with him and his family during this difficult time. May they be surrounded by love and sustained by faith.
Upcoming AGM: Pray for the preparations and discussions leading up to our church’s Annual General Meeting. Ask for unity, clarity, and discernment as we review budgets, vote for deacons, and reflect on God’s direction for our church family.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (29 June 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 50 | 166 | 31 | 54 |
| Prayer Meeting | 30 | 8 | 3 | 18 |
| Children Sunday School | 23 | - | 4 | 24 |
Next Week's Roster (13 July 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Elder Tim Sze
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Sally Che