Chairperson: Tony Yeung
Speaker: Pastor Haifeng Zhang
Interpreter: Liz Ma
Singspiration: English Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Cassandra Lee
Proclamation
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
(Psalm 84:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:7-8
Sermon
Mission in Action
Mission Response
https://forms.gle/Z4seTs3FkWKbcVP36
Response Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. For the combined service today, 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.
3. We thank the Lord for His leading. The new term of deacons will officially begin on 1 September. The ministry assignments are as follows:
Chairperson: Cassandra Lee
Vice Chairperson: Anshun Wong
Treasurer: Daisy Pun
Media: Anshun Wong
General: Tina Wong
Mission: Currently vacant, temporarily overseen by the pastoral team
Congregation Representatives:
Cantonese: Daisy Pun & Tina Wong
Mandarin: Anshun Wong
English: Cassandra Lee
We sincerely thank the previous term of deacons for their faithful service and selfless dedication over the past two years. May the Lord Himself remember their love and labour. We also pray that God’s gracious hand will continue to keep and guide the new deacons, so that they may serve humbly, support one another, work in harmony, and fulfill their responsibilities to the glory of His name. We ask for your care, understanding, and ongoing support in prayer, as together we build up a church after God’s own heart.
The commissioning service for the new deacons will take place during the Combined Service on 5 October.
3. Special General Meeting: To be held today at 12:30pm, immediately after the worship service. Members are invited to remain behind and attend. After the service, please proceed to the back of the hall for registration and to collect your voting card.
4. 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.
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
Pray for Pastor Haifeng Zhang as he preaches “Mission in Action.”
Pray for smooth progress and provision for the church roof repair.
Pray for Pastor Kwok’s health and strength during chemotherapy.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (24 August 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 59 | 151 | 28 | 54 |
| Prayer Meeting | 23 | 5/105 | 3 | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 25 | - | 3 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (07 September 2025)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Pastor ET Wong
Singspiration: TBC
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha