Chairperson: Tony Yeung
Speaker: Pastor Ernest Kwok
Worship leading: English Service Worship Team
Pianist: Charlie Mak
Scripture reading: Tony Yeung
Committee on Duty: Jenny Ip
Interpreters: Charmaine Xu (Mandarin->Cantonese), Rebecca Hu (Mandarin->English)
Baptism: Kit Yee Karren Poon, Lawrence Yam, Robert Tsang (Sprinkling of water), Tony Joe (Sprinkling of water), Zhang Wu Ji
Membership: Kaitlyn Tai, Kenny Wu
Children Dedication: YuXin Shi (Parents: Lin Ni Ying and Shu Zu Jie)
Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
(Psalm 100:4-5)
Opening Prayer
Apostles’ Creed
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 15:35-44
Sermon
Transformation of Resurrected Life
Testimony
Kareen Poon, Lawrence Yam, Tony Joe
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.
For today's combined service, we will be using Telegram Messenger to do the English translation.
If you are unfamiliar with Telegram, please follow the instructions from the link below to download the App on your phone.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6J-hq_kVwmihKW2D94unQqmemYuUjryPxN5WPqY4OI/edit?usp=sharing
After installing the app, please join the HWC translation channel using the following link:
https://t.me/joinchat/RIXRrc8uO0swMTYx
If you require Wi-Fi access, please feel free to scan the QR code located at the entrance to connect to the church guest Wi-Fi network.
The Finance Department will distribute donation receipts for the 2023-2024 fiscal year in mid to late April. To ensure the accuracy of names and email addresses for the receipts, if you made your first donation this year or have changed your email address, or if you have an email address but have never received donation receipts via email, please send your registered IRD name and email address to accounts@holywordchurch.org.nz. This information will be used exclusively for church donation receipts.
Daylight saving ends this coming Sunday (April 7th). Please remember to set your clocks back by 1 hour.
Congregation news: Lina gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Bethany last Wednesday! Both mother and baby are doing wonderfully well (and Vincent as well). Let's rejoice together and continue to uplift Lina and her family in prayer during this joyous time.
Mission News
Pray for strength and blessing in the service of S & C, remembering their eldest daughter's studies and growth in New Zealand.
Pray for H & P, who had nine missionary trainees last year. They have now completed their internship. Pray for their future paths, asking the Lord to establish the students in their learning and service.
Pray for Pastor Janet Tam's plans to strengthen the training of the children's choir and children's orchestra at the First Chinese Baptist Church. May it attract more Chinese parents to bring their children to connect with the church.
Pray for H & Y's application for a two-year residency visa. May the Lord arrange it smoothly.
Remember Pastor James and Jessica Che, who are currently attending a mission conference at the Evangelical Formosan Church in the United States. Pray that the Lord will use them effectively, applying what they have learned and expanding the kingdom of God.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for courage and faith for those taking this significant step in their journey of faith today, that they may boldly profess their commitment to follow Christ. May the Holy Spirit work mightily within them, leading them to a deeper understanding of God's love and His purpose for their lives.
Please pray for the Lord's help for Ken to recover mentally and emotionally. Also, may the Lord grant Ophe and Nixon rest and rejuvenation, and impart them with health and wisdom to assist and care for Ken on his path to recovery.
Pray for Sunny as he prepares to embark on a short-term mission trip. Pray for God's guidance, protection, and provision as he journeys to serve others in God's name. Pray for Nic, who is fundraising for his work in student life. Pray that God will provide him with the resources and connections he needs to fulfill his calling to minister to students and make a positive impact on their lives.
Prayer for the unfolding events across the globe. Pray for the conflicts ravaging nations, the senseless acts of terrorism perpetrating fear and sorrow, and the manifold disasters, both natural and man-made, leaving devastation in their wake. Let us pray for peace, justice, and restoration in the face of adversity.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (24/03/2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 54 | 154 | 52 |
| Prayer Meeting | 9 | 10 | |
| Children Sunday School | 19 | - | 24 |
Next Week's Roster (7 April 2024)
Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong