Chairperson: Cassandra Lee
Speaker: Pastor Mureen Wong
Singspiration: Mandarin Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Desmond Lee
Proclamation
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
(Psalm 103:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Romans 6:3-5
Sermon
Meaning of Baptism-To die and live with Jesus
Testimonies
Baptism
Jennifer Guo, Mikeala Yu, Angela Wei
Caleb Kwan, Isaac Chan, Oriana Kuik
Induction of New Members
Shek Lun Alan Leung, Shu Fen Audrey Xu, Wai Ling Wan, Cindy Cheung, Finnie Cheung, Chang Mei Mei, Lao Hong Sao, Ko Kit Yi, Chan Muk Chung Timothy, So-Sheung Henrietta Chun, Jessica Gao, Pun Wai Ming, Law Chau Kwai
Children Dedication
Ava Yuet Ling LEUNG (Parents: Shek Lun Alan LEUNG & Shu Fen Audrey XU)
Isla Tung (Parents: Calla Wu Zheng, Ricky Tung)
Choral Offering
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Inauguration of the 13th Deacon Board
Gifting
Announcements
Photos
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. Today's combined service, 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. Bridge to C will be setting have set up a bookstall at our church today next Sunday, Baptism Sunday (5 October). They will bring a selection of Bibles, books for parents and children, marriage and relationships, as well as resources for spiritual growth, along with various gifts for brothers and sisters to purchase. On the day, Both cash and EFTPOS will be available for convenient and secure payment.
4. The Finance Department will issue the first half-year personal offering statements in early October for confirmation. To ensure accuracy of names and email addresses on the receipts, those who are giving for the first time this year or have updated their email address are asked to send their IRD-registered name and email address to acco...@holywordchurch.org.nz. For any questions, please contact Daisy Pun.
5. Mission Month Response Result: Praise the Lord, we received a total of 40 response forms. Among them, 29 brothers and sisters committed to pray for the missionaries supported by our church, and 9 expressed willingness to prayerfully consider joining next year’s Short-Term Mission Trip. In faith pledges, the total amount pledged is: M3: $2,675 (Annual budget: $17,865) & M4: $25,100 (Annual budget: $29,700). We are grateful for every response. Your prayers, participation, and giving are not only an answer to God’s call, but also a strong support for the mission work of our church. May the Lord continue to strengthen and encourage us as we serve together.
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 those baptised, new members, and families with children dedicated today – that they may continue to grow in faith, stand firm in Christ, and be a blessing to the church.
Pray for the new term of deacons – that they may serve faithfully, with wisdom, unity, and a heart of humility in shepherding God’s people.
Pray for the Mission Month responses – that those who committed to pray, participate, or pledge will be strengthened by God’s grace and remain faithful in supporting His mission.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (28 September 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 40 | 154 | 29 | 46 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 8/105 | 3 | 17 |
| Children Sunday School | 23 | - | 4 | 10 |
Next Week's Roster (12 October 2025)
Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Ms Eunice Tong
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong