Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
Proclamation
The LORD is in his holy temple;
let all the earth be silent before him.
(Habakkuk 2:20)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Luke 19:37-40 and 9:51-56
Sermon
The Mission of a Disciple
Response Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
HWC Arrangements under various Covid-19 Alert Levels:
Please refer to the link below for the arrangements of Holy Word Church meetings at different COVID-19 alert levels.s
https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/covid19
The deacon board has decided that we will only restart in-person Sunday service at Covid-19 Alert Level 1. We will continue to keep track of attendance to online services.
Church Camp: The camp committee had a meeting and decided that under the current COVID circumstances, summer camp this year will be cancelled and postponed to a later date next year.
Equip conference 2022 has been cancelled due to the current restrictions that are in place around NZ due to COVID-19.
Pastor Paul Wong decided to step down after 12 years of service in HWC, including 8 years serving the Mandarin Congregation. The deacon board had communicated with Pastor Wong regarding his decision and accepted his resignation. Pastor Wong left the position on 18th November 2021. The church would like to thank him for his faithful and steadfast service. Please keep him in your prayer.
Deacon Nomination Criteria & Procedures Review Group In the last 2 weeks, the church has received some feedback from a group of church members regarding the Review Group. The deacon board would like to thank the congregations for their feedback.
After prayers and discussion with the deacon board, Deacon Wynne Wong decided to withdraw from the Review Group. The deacon board accepted and respects her decision.The deacon board wishes the congregations to understand that the review process will adhere to the principle of fairness, justice, and openness. The Review Group will submit the report to the deacon board for consideration and open consultation from the congregation. Most importantly, the Lord will work on each step with every participating members. Let us glorify His name by co-operating in love and trust.
Deacon Board hopes to see that everyone seeks peace and chooses to build up one another. So that we can be in harmony and be one, with love and trust, even taking a step back. May the glory be to God, and that we can work together towards this. May God bless those who serve Him faithfully.
A new position for Church Administrator (Digital Support & Community Service) has been proposed by the Deacon Board to primarily manage and update the digital systems of the church. The demand for digital support in the church has been realised in view of the current communications and meetings conducted in multi-media format, including online worship services, church website, and Facebook platforms. Members serving in the audiovisual roles to enable online services across the three congregations, often with a full-time job, have been especially stretched. This new position is set up to fulfill the digital support needs, in addition to the coordination and execution of community services as part of the church’s outreach ministries. Full details of the job description can be found via this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c9fN_2ZePwl7houkSt3n3a6jr-5FPvP5/view
Survey Result: The church gathered 137 responses over the last 2 weeks, result as follows:
Agree 64.7%
Disagree 11.8%
Other Comments 17.6%
No Comment 5.9%
Thank you for participating the survey. Your feedback will help the deacon board for further discussion.
Mission News
Pray for S&C in their tough situation, who have just moved to a smaller office. Pray for the other 10 co-workers, and that S&C will have the wisdom to shepherd them.
H&P are staying in NZ currently. Pray that God will lead them through their application of work visa.
Please remember the students in the lower-class schools under the Smile Lanka program. Pray that they will experience God’s love from young, and be blessed and protected.
Rev Janet Tam is applying for an extension of her work visa, before she can finalise her travel plan to visit her families in Australia end of the year. Please pray that God will guide the application and approval.
Remember James and Jessica’s ministry in Tanzania. Pray for their health and peace as they travel a lot to shepherd the church
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
The church has decided not to gather physically before alert Level 1. Continue to pray for those who are impacted by the lockdown.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her work visa application. May God give her peace in her wait.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 48 (English), 147 (Cantonese), 34 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: - 38 pre-service, 63 post-service (Cantonese), 7 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Robert Mak
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Timothy Y, Steve G, Daniel H