Chairperson: Cassandra Chan
Speaker: Rev. Mureen Wong
Worship leader: Ruth Leung
Pianist: Mance Chan
Scripture reading: Cassandra Chan
Committee on Duty: Desmond Lee
Interpreters: Pr Ernest Kwok, Fung Lam
Baptism: Phoebe Guo, Tiffany Li, Lisa Lai, Sik Hong Ho, Lucia Li and Fong Che Kuk
Membership: Ming Tak Ngan, Khao Wai Lan, Wei Ning Ng William and Wai Ling Law
Children Dedication: Daisy Chen (Parents: Hao Chen and Leah Li), Ophelia Lin (Parents: Fan Lin and Shan Shan Chen) and Hannah Elaine Ngan (Parents: Ming Take Ngan and Wai Ling Law)
Proclamation
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth,
burst into jubilant song with music;
make music to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and the sound of singing,
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—
shout for joy before the LORD, the King.
(Psalm 98:4-6)
Opening Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
John 2:1-12
Sermon
When the wine was gone
(Join the Telegram HWC translation channel for English translation: Here)
Testimony
Lisa Lai, Fong Che Kuk
Baptism
Church Membership Transfer
Children Dedication
Choir
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Gift and Announcement
Photos
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Floral Offering: Cindy Chiu. Next week: Selina Mak
The Church's 30th Anniversary Magazine, "Love & Legacy," will have its submission deadline on September 30, 2023. We encourage brothers and sisters to continue their efforts and submit their contributions enthusiastically. Please use your words to share the days of gratitude when God has been with us. You can send your submissions to the church email address: hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz.
Supporting China Graduate School of Theology (CGST): CGST is in need of raising 11 million Hong Kong dollars to cover its ministry expenses. Over the years, through the "Way of Life" courses organised by CGST, we have gained a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Bible, which has helped in the growth of our spiritual lives. The Cantonese congregation will set up an offering box to collect donations in support of CGST's educational ministry next Sunday (08/10). Please prepare your monetary contributions. A willing and joyful offering will be pleasing to God.
The 2023 Advent programme organised by the Alliance Bible Seminary is now open for registration. This year's theme is 'The History of Salvation,' featuring personal reflections, group Bible studies, and live classes. Due to copyright issues, the church will not record and replay the classes. We encourage Cantonese-speaking brothers and sisters to participate and form your own groups for Bible studies. For more details and registration, please click on the following link: https://bit.ly/46DCv6v
Prayer Items for the Week
The Mid-Autumn Festival Fun Fun Day on 30/9 has been successfully completed, and we are grateful that around 200 people participated in this event. Thanks to the service of all brothers and sisters, may the Lord bless each guest and provide them with the opportunity to know Jesus.
Let us pray for the six new believers who have received baptism today, the four brothers and sisters who have joined our church, and the three families participating in the children's dedication ceremony. May they all grow in God's house, in good health, bringing glory to God and benefiting others.
Please continue to pray for the gospel needs on the North Shore, as the Cantonese-speaking population is increasing, and the fields are vast. Let us pray together, seeking God's guidance to help us see what is required!
Please keep praying for Pastor Ivan's wife Lucia, asking the Lord to oversee her recovery and all the post-operative treatments. Also, pray for the well-being of Pastor Ivan, that he may be in good health, both physically and spiritually, to better care for Lucia.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (24/09/2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 49 | 125 | 58 |
| Prayer Meeting | 16 | 9; 18 | 6 |
| Children Sunday School | 15 | - | 21 |
Next Week's Roster (8 October 2023)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team
Committee on Duty: Sally Mok