Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
Proclamation
Yet a time is coming and has now come
when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth,
for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.
(John 4:23-24)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Lord’s Prayer
Scripture Reading
Sermon
The Cross
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
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.
COVID Traffic Lights System: NZ Government has implemented the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) from Fri 3rd December. Auckland’s current setting is Red. Due to the uncertainties, HWC will continue online worship until Sun 26th Dec 2021. The Deacon Board will continue to review the situation and make changes accordingly. Ample notice will be given for people to prepare. The church administrator and pastors had return to work in the office on Tue 7th Dec 2021.
Vaccine passes are now required for access to church premises:
At the Red setting:
Sunday service is conducted via online streaming.
Church gatherings are limited to a maximum of 100 people.
On entry into church premises, members must scan the COVID-19 QR code, scan the vaccine pass, sanitise both hands, maintain 1-metre of physical distancing and wear masks at all times. Please maintain hygiene while operating church equipment.
At the Orange setting:
Sunday service is conducted physically and via online streaming.
On entry into church premises, members must scan the COVID-19 QR code, scan the vaccine pass, and sanitise both hands. Wearing masks are encouraged. Please maintain hygiene while operating church equipment.
At the Green setting:
Sunday service is conducted physically and via online streaming.
On entry into church premises, members must scan the COVID-19 QR code, scan the vaccine pass, and sanitise both hands. Wearing masks are encouraged. Please maintain hygiene while operating equipment.
Baby room is not in use when Auckland is at the Red setting under the COVID traffic lights system. This will be re-evaluated after 26th December 2021.
Let’s celebrate Christmas together! On Saturday 18 December, our service will be organising a bbq dinner at church. Everyone in our service is welcome. It’s $5 per person; sign up by today 12 December here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnW5lV9HsOETcPKLzwHgJTX-mivfAmGtrP1Qh174v4W_tOgA/viewform
It’s been a long year and we would love to see you there. Bring your vaccination pass on the day!
2022 Floral offering can be registered online now if those who are willing to offer. Please register your name and choose your preferred date in the online form.
Please note: the floral offering person must be a Christian. If children are interested, their parents must be Christians.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MiQBgNgN2c1MnL2Az8fXsjWB72nO4xT_33FnJJSH8fg/edit?usp=sharing
2022 Calendar has arrived at church and can be collected between 9:00 to 11:00am on Saturday 18 December 2021. Each family can get a copy. A single member can get a copy as well.
Community News: During the pandemic, many people in Auckland community are in need and the Bridge to C ministry is inviting brothers and sisters at HWC to participate in missions to help the community through: (1) Monetary and supplies donations, (2) Christmas Carols. For more information, please see the link below (in Chinese): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TgRtAQQiauEdMWjYLnqGSg7lali2Pv-c/view?usp=sharing
Pastrol recruitment of Mandarin Congeration has closed on 30 November 2021. There are 4 applicants and will be screened by the pastoral committee and Deacon Board.
Overseas Missionary and Harship Fund: November 21 Financial report:
Mission News
Remember the Mission Department as they meet with a missionary family going to the Muslim countries. Pray for their sharing so the Mission Department gets to understand their aspirations and needs.
Pray for S&C and their children as they live in extremely cold climate. Please remember the children’s learning and adapting to the environment. May God protect S&C and give them the wisdom to shepherd the church members.
H&P are staying in NZ currently. They are teaching a missionary course online. May God give them wisdom and strength. Please keep praying God will lead them through their application for work visa.
Praise the Lord. Rev. Janet Tam's work visa extension is approved. Pray for her travels as she will visit her family in Australia at the end of the year, especially when the pandemic situation in Australia is unstable.
Remember James and Jessica’s ministry in Tanzania. Pray for their health and peace as the pandemic situation gets worse and their frequent travel to shepherd the church members.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for Rev. ET and his family. His father, Rev. Herbert Wong has recently been diagnosed with nasopharynx cancer and has started receiving chemotherapy treatment from last week onwards. Pray that God will give Rev. Herbert enough strength to go through this battle, for the treatment to help soothe his symptoms and to minimise the side effects from the treatment. Pray for Rev. ET to have the energy to support his parents as well as continuing with his church responsibilities.
Brother Steve Gutry is recovering well after surgery, thanks to the prayers of brothers and sisters. With remnants of cancer cells, Steve is undergoing chemotherapy shortly. May God’s healing come to Steve physically and spiritually, and that His name be glorified in this
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Pray for New Zealand’s pandemic situation as we have moved to the COVID Traffic lights system. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
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: 51 (English), 126 (Cantonese), 31 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: - 29 (Cantonese), 8 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W