Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev E Ting Wong
Singspiration: Rebecca Ho
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha
Proclamation
Exalt the Lord our God
and worship at his holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
(Psalm 99:9)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Leviticus 14:1–9
Sermon
Defilement and Cleansing
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
Announcements
1. A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
2. Sri Lanka Short-Term Mission Trip Application: The church will be organising a Sri Lanka Short-Term Mission Trip from 4 to 16 July 2026, and applications are now open. Application forms can be obtained from the Mission Notice Board. Please submit the completed form to your congregation pastor by 16 November 2025. We warmly invite brothers and sisters to pray, reflect, and respond in faith by joining this mission service.
3. North Shore Cantonese Worship 1st Anniversary Thanksgiving Service: All brothers and sisters are warmly invited to join the celebration! The North Shore Cantonese Worship will hold its 1st Anniversary Thanksgiving Service today at 3:30 pm at Albany Community Hub. A love feast will follow the service to share in the Lord’s grace together. All are welcome to register and join us in counting God’s blessings and witnessing His faithfulness. Registration forms are available at the usher table. For details, please contact Brother Eddie Chan or the pastoral staff.
4. Support for Nic Yao’s Taiwan Mission Trip: Nic will be joining a six-week mission project in Hsinchu, Taiwan, reaching university students with the gospel. He is raising $8,000 by 27 October and has received $2,900 so far. If you would like to support him through prayer or giving, please visit the link below.
https://give.studentlife.org.nz/appeals/nicholas-yao
5. Halloween Outreach Night – Escape Rooms: This Halloween, our church will be transformed into a series of exciting escape rooms filled with puzzles, twists, and surprises. Each room will guide participants to reflect on life’s big questions and discover how the gospel offers true hope and answers. Snacks will be provided afterward. All are welcome — bring your friends and join us on 31 October (Friday) at 7:30 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduB6J4Gi3ec6xpGZrdSkhtPBCSs7B4ctqZQwv-1Tt7LYX99w/viewform
6. Roof Replacement Notice: The construction company cleaned the gutters last Friday (17 October). The roof replacement project is expected to begin within the next two weeks and is anticipated to be completed in about three to four weeks, depending on weather conditions. Further updates will be announced as soon as they are available.
6. Administrator on Leave: Our church administrator, Stanley Yu, will be on leave from 25 October to 11 November. During this period, his duties will be temporarily covered by Elain Law from the Cantonese congregation. Elain’s office hours will be from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday to Friday, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please take note of this arrangement.
7. HWC Financial Overview-Consolidated Income & Expense Report September 2025
Income: General and Thanksgiving Offering (00) $46,814; Building Fund (01) $1,606; Local Mission (02) $1,925; Overseas Mission (05) $4,435; Others $1,694. Bank Balance as of September 2025: $674,680.
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 that we understand that impurity is part of our human condition, yet He graciously provides cleansing through Christ, who restores and welcomes us into His holy presence.
Pray for the Sri Lanka short-term mission trip recruitment. May God stir hearts to respond in faith and raise up a team ready to serve and share His love.
Pray for the upcoming roof replacement work. May God grant good weather, smooth progress, and safety for all involved throughout the project.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (12 October 2025)
| English | Cantonese (East) | Cantonese (North Shore) | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 56 | 148 | 22 | 50 |
| Prayer Meeting | 38 | 10/109 | 2 | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 22 | - | 2 | 13 |
Next Week's Roster (26 October 2025)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Edmund Wong
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang