Chairperson: Vincent Chan
Speaker: Pastor Herman Yeung
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Nixon Fong
Proclamation
Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name;
Make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the LORD and his strength;
seek his face always.
(Psalm 105:1-4)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles’ Creed
Bible Moments
Scripture Reading
Luke 5: 27-32
Sermon
Meals with Jesus: A Meal with Levi and His Friends
Response Hymn
Holy Communion
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
The electronic version of the testimonies for the 55th baptism and new membership is now available. https://holywordchurch.org.nz/en/downloads
Pastor ET will be on leave from 9/4 to 26/4
Pastor Ernest Kwok will be on leave from 9/4 to 1/5
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 last week, 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 (31/03/2024)
| Combine Service | |
|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 289 |
| Prayer Meeting | 8 |
| Children Sunday School | 43 |
Next Week's Roster (14 April 2024)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Jonathan Chow
Singspiration: Timothy Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha