WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (6 FEBRUARY 2022)

Chairperson: Fung Lam

Speaker: Rev E T Wong

Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W

Proclamation
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.
(Psalm 34:3)

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Sermon

The Greatest Things

Response Hymn

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen


Announcements

  1. A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.

  2. General Department will declutter the church in March: Miscellaneous items such as props, festive decorations, and toys blocking the church storage area will be removed next month. Church members may collect their items by the end of February. Any remaining items will be handled by the church.

  3. Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System:

Traffic Light Red Orange Green
Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings
Physical gathering
and online
Physical gathering
and online
Physical gathering
and online
Capacity Limits
Main hall: 100 people
New hall: 100 people
Upstairs hall: 100 people
Side hall: 50 people
None None
Contact Tracing Required Required Required
Vaccine Pass Required Required Required
Sanitise Hands Required Required Required
Physical Distancing 1 Metre Not Required Not Required
Masks Required Encouraged Encouraged
Use of Equipment Sanitise after use Sanitise after use Sanitise after use

Mission News

  1. Pray for the two online seminars organised by the Mission Department. The theme is “Knowing Muslim: Why is it so difficult to evangelise to this community?” Speaker: Pastor John Zheng. The seminars will commence on 19-20 March in the evening. Enrollment details will be announced later.

  2. Pray for S&C. Due to the pandemic, they’re unable to confirm the date of coming back to New Zealand for holiday. Please pray for the COVID situation in their country.

  3. Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and having to complete various applications. May the Lord open a path for their VISA application, children’s education, renting accommodation, and learning new language. They plan to depart in April.

  4. Rev Tam had undergone a laser treatment in her right eye last Tuesday because of the side-effect caused by a cataract surgery she had in Hong Kong. Praise the Lord, her vision is back to normal. May the Lord keep her in her recovery.

  5. Praise the Lord! Pastor Che and Jessica have arrived safely in New Zealand. They are currently in managed isolation. May the Lord keep them in health and have a good rest.


Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Steve is still having chemotherapy. Thanks for God's blessings and the prayers of brothers and sisters. The side effect of the chemotherapy had been minimal. Please continue to pray for him, so that our mightly and merciful God can continue to heal Steve.

  2. Pray for Rev. ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong. Rev. Herbert has completed the first part of the first phase of treatment. The second part will start in the coming week. After the first phase is completed, the second phase which includes chemotherapy and radiotherapy will start. Thank God for his providence and for everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for his treatment.

  3. The Church Theme for the next two years is: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love

  4. Pray for the work undertaken by the "Deacon Nomination Criteria & Procedures Review Group". May this group support the Deacon Board in reviewing the deacon nomination criteria and the procedures to nominate deacons.

  5. 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.

  6. Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.

  7. 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

English Cantonese Mandarin
Service 34+9 online 55+88 online 21+19 online
Prayer Meeting Before Service - 5+18 online 4

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: William Chong

Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H