Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Gabriel Chong
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
Sing the glory of his name;
make his praise glorious.
(Psalm 66:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Acts 17:16-21
Sermon
His Grace, Our Mission
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. Mission Month Combined Service will be held next Sunday, 31 August at 10:00 AM. It will be a combined service for all three congregations. This special service will be a time for our whole church family to gather together in worship, prayer, and reflection on how we can respond to God’s mission.
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.
3. Special General Meeting: To be held on Sunday, 31 August at 12:30pm. That day will be a combined worship service, and the Special General Meeting will begin immediately after the service concludes. We earnestly ask all members to reserve time to attend and vote on the Church Constitution Update.
Notices have been sent today via email, post, or in-person distribution. From 18 August onwards, members may contact the church administrator to check their eligibility to vote (i.e. attendance rate must exceed 50% over the past 52 weeks).
If you are unable to attend the Special General Meeting on the day, you may authorise another eligible member (whose attendance rate is also over 50%) to attend and vote on your behalf. Please fill out the proxy form enclosed with the notice and submit it to the church in person, by post, or by emailing a PDF copy to hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz no later than 12:30pm on 30 August. Proxy forms received after this deadline will be considered invalid.
Due to time constraints, there will be no Q&A session on the day of the Special General Meeting.
Please uphold this meeting in prayer, asking the Lord to graciously guide and bless its proceedings.
4. 58th Baptism will be held on 05/10 as a combined service for all three congregations. For those who want to be baptised, please contact any Pastors, Deacons or your Small Group Leaders. The deadline is today. All baptism applicants are required to have their nurturing course completed. Once an application is received, baptism class will be arranged and the deacons will meet with you to confirm your faith. Please also contact us if you would like to have your church membership transferred to HWC or would like to have child dedication.
5. 2026 Equip conference is now open for registration. is a 5-day non-residential conference designed to help you understand and teach the Bible better. You’ll get practical tools for reading the Bible, as well as support and feedback from experienced pastors and Bible teachers from around the country.
There are 4 strands
- Strand 1: Studying a New Testament passage
- Strand 2: Studying an Old Testament passage
- Strand 3: Studying a particular subject concerning God based on the bible
- Strand 4: Exploring how the Bible speaks to ethical issues i.e. how to live out God's word in God’s world.
For the first-time participant, you will need to first go on strand 1, then in your second year, you will go on strand 2 so on and so forth. For students in Years 9–13, there's also a Youth Strand, which covers the basics of Bible study. Whether you’re a small group leader, a TNT teacher, or someone who wants to dig deeper into God’s Word, this conference is for you.
Here are the details:
Dates: 5–9 January 2026
Time: 10am–3pm each day
Evening Sessions: 7pm, free and open to everyone
Location: One Tree Hill College, Penrose (421–451 Great South Road, Auckland)
Cost: $259 for any strand | $155 for the Youth Strand
(Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and conference materials)
If you’re under 18 and cost is a concern, please speak to your small group leader or one of our pastors — we’d love to chat and see how we can support you.
6. The Deacon Board has prepared a summary on the responsibilities and expectations of the Senior Pastor, in response to a member’s request at the AGM. The document can be viewed here:
Summary: The Role of the Senior Pastor https://drive.google.com/file/d/13jdHdQl476v3cW0hNp73TSW7JN0SJuPK/view
Printed copies are available from the church administrator.
7. On Monday 25th August, carpet cleaning and pest control has been arranged to take place at church in both the main and new building. Please do not enter either buildings on that day, access is open again on Tuesday 26th August.
8. Church Roof Repair Progress Update: The Deacon Board has received an updated quotation and confirmed to proceed with the same company that repaired our front roof canopy. The replacement work is expected to begin in October and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Please continue to keep this project in your prayers, asking God to grant us good weather and a smooth process throughout the repairs.
9. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report July 2024
| July Actual | Year-to-Date Actual | Year-to-Date Budget | Full Year Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 45,306 | 179,242 | 213,392 | 640,200 |
| Total Expense | 50,015 | 189,433 | 234,971 | 725,600 |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | (4,709) | (10,191) | (21,579) | (85,400) |
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
This Sunday’s Message: Pray that God’s Word may stir our hearts for His mission.
Mission Month Combined Service: Pray that the combined worship of all three congregations will glorify God. Ask that the Spirit will renew our vision and strengthen our commitment to local and overseas missions.
Special General Meeting (Next Sunday): Pray for wisdom, unity, and a spirit of prayerfulness as the church gathers to make important decisions.
Upcoming Baptism: Thank God for those preparing for baptism and dedication. Pray that each candidate may be rooted firmly in Christ and that the service will be a joyful witness of the gospel.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (17 August 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 58 | 155 | 32 | 52 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 7 | 5 | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 31 | - | 5 | 13 |
Next Week's Roster (31 August 2025)
Chairperson: Tony Yeung
Speaker: Pastor Haifeng Zhang
Singspiration: English Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Daisy Pun