Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Rebecca Mak
Committee on Duty: Franklin Fung
Proclamation
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.
(1 Chronicles 16:25)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Jonah 3:1-10
Sermon
God's Relentless Love
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
First Aid Course: The church will arrange for brothers and sisters who are willing to be first aiders to attend a one-day first aid course provided by St. John. Participants who completed the course will receive a certificate, and the course fees will be covered by the church. The course date is yet to be determined. Contact Sally Che or Stanley Yu to register. The deadline is today.
Building Maintenance Team: The church has recently hired a professional inspection company to assess the condition of the church building. We are seeking brothers and sisters with knowledge of construction and maintenance to form a team that will be responsible for the maintenance of the building. The team will refer to the assessment report to provide quotations, and make recommendations on the maintenance projects to maintain the building's condition. Contact Sally Che for more information. The deadline is today.
TNT: Rev. ET will host the second session today during TNT time, focusing on deacon nomination and election. It will be a great opportunity for us to get to understand more about the church guidelines and the procedures for electing deacons, so that we know how to pray for the whole process. You will also get a chance to ask any questions that you may have. The documents can be viewed here.
Daily devotional readings: Get ready for daily devotional readings during Holy Week! Starting from Palm Sunday 2 April and continuing through to Easter Sunday, we'll be sharing reflections on the events of the week based on John Piper's book, "Love to the Uttermost." The book can be downloaded for free here. Let's come together as a community to grow in our faith this Holy Week. Contact Nixon Fong to register your interest.
Good Friday: Join us for our Good Friday event on Friday 7 April as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This year’s event is called “Journey to the Cross: An Art Exhibition Inspired by the Seven Sayings of Jesus”. There will be 2 sessions: 1) 10:00-11:30am (children friendly) 2) 7:30-9:00pm. Bring your family, friends, and neighours as we reflect on the meaning of this important day together. Contact Herman Yeung for more information.
Free Community Seminar: Held at 10am-12pm on next Saturday April 1st, this talk titled “The Changing World” presents ways to address the stress brought about by changes in everyday life, as well as means of seeking help for these challenges. The seminar will be delivered in Cantonese by Mr Ray Law, a NZ-registered social worker, followed by refreshments. Brothers and sisters are encouraged to invite friends and families to join. Contact Fanny Yeung for more information
Sunday Service Attendance: Please be reminded to scan your member’s barcode at the Usher’s Desk prior to Sunday service for the convenience of recording attendance.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday 2 April, remember to set your clock back 1-hour.
Mission Department: (1) Praise God! The Lanka short-term mission team is ready. We encourage brothers and sisters to support the mission team in prayer and financially. We have set up a prayer letter and donation box at the service desk. Please remember this country with many unreached people, so that we can work together to serve them. If you donate online, deposit it into the Overseas Mission Fund account, account name: "Overseas Mission Fund" BNZ account number 02-0108-0014295-67, and reference: Lanka Mission.
(2) This year's 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World is already underway (dates: 22/3-21/4). Grab your PDF copy from your Small Group Leader. The Mission Department has sent daily messages in both Chinese and English to everyone. If you have any questions, contact Tony Yeung.
Offering
The offering box at the back of the church is available for believers to give willingly to God. Alternatively, offering is also accepted via Internet Banking.
Account name: ANZ Bank
Account name: Evangelize China Fellowship Holy Word Church of Auckland Inc
| Account Number | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| General | 06-0229-0142488-00 | ENG GEN |
| Thanksgiving | 06-0229-0142488-00 | ENG THX |
| Building | 06-0229-0142488-01 | ENG BLD |
| Local Mission | 06-0229-0142488-02 | ENG MIS |
Particulars: IRD registered Given Names
Code: IRD registered Last Name
The receipt from the church donation will be provided for tax credits. Ensure you write your name and congregation clearly in the references and descriptions details.
Mission News
Please pray for the members of the short-term mission team to Lanka, that God may bless them with physical, emotional, and spiritual strength during their journey. Pray that they may adapt well to the hot climate, work well together, and be effective in reaching out to the people of Lanka.
Also, please remember the following missionaries in your prayers:
a. S & C, who will be taking their daughter Eva back to New Zealand for school in July, and will then return to the mission field. Pray for smooth arrangements and good rest for them.
b. H & P: P went back to their hometown last week to visit their critically ill father. Pray for God's mercy and protection over their family.
c. Please also pray for Pastor Tam , who serves at the church every Sunday and visits preaching stations in Galle during weekdays. Pray for God's strength to sustain her.
d. H & Y, who evangelize on campus during the week and serve in disaster areas on weekends. Pray for God's guidance and protection over them, and for their health.
e. Rev. James Che and his wife have accepted a new assignment from the Tanzanian church to establish a new church in another part of Africa. Pray for God's guidance and provision for them.
Prayer Items for the Week
The Deacon Nominee letters have been sent out to the deacon nominees. Pray for the nominees, may they seek God’s will and respond to serve according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for the Church’s ministry plan in the coming year.
Pray for the gospel needs of the North Shore as more Cantonese-speaking people move there. The mission fields are vast, let's seek God's guidance together and help us see what is needed.
Pray for everyone to strive to practice the theme of the year,: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love.
Pray for the cyclone victims in Auckland, as well as the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. May God bless and keep them safe, comfort those who are injured and lost their homes, and those who have lost loved ones.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (19 March 2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 62 | 125 | 47 |
| Prayer Meeting | -- | 10 | 15 |
| Children Sunday School | 24 | -- | 19 |
Next Week's Roster (2 April 2023)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Sally Che