Chairperson: Marco Yu
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Charlie Mak
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha
Proclamation
Exalt the Lord our God
and worship at his holy mountain,
for the Lord our God is holy.
(Psalm 99:9)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Exodus 31:1-5
Sermon
The God of Art and Artists
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.
Establishment of North Shore Cantonese Worship Service: In response to the gospel and pastoral needs of the North Shore, our church pastors, deacon board, and Cantonese congregation committee have unanimously agreed to the following:
Holy Communion will begin from the first week of August, held monthly.
Under the Cantonese congregation committee, we will establish the "ECF Holy Word Church of Auckland North Shore Cantonese Worship Service."
Details of the worship service inauguration celebration are as follows:
Date and Time: October 20, 2024, at 3:30 PM
Location: Albany Community Hub
Note: Children's Sunday School will be available.
To help the congregation understand the pastoral needs of the North Shore, the pastoral team will release a series of "North Shore Ministry Development FAQ" and short video shares in the program over the next few weeks. We ask that the entire Holy Word family pray and support this effort, accompanying it with warmth and carrying forward our mission.
Deacon Board Announcement: A brother in our church is facing sudden financial difficulties due to a work injury. As the Hardship Fund is currently low, the church will place a donation box at the usher's table on Sundays, June 30 and July 7. We encourage brothers and sisters to support this family in their time of need. We also urge everyone to contribute to the Hardship Fund to help support those in need within our community. Please keep this family in your prayers and may we all experience and witness the love and grace of the Lord together.
Ultimate Small Group Quiz 2024:
Small groups will be combining on Friday 12th July to do our annual ultimate quiz showdown where your knowledge of brothers and sisters in the church will be put to the test.
Please fill out the form in the link below and be as honest as you can.
Equip Conference 2025 (Equip North) is a transformative event designed to train attendees to understand and teach the Word of God. The conference runs from Monday, 30th December 2024, 9:00 AM to Friday, 3rd January 2025, 2:00 PM at One Tree Hill College, Penrose, Auckland. There is an early bird registration discounts by signing up before June. The conference also provides excellent kids and youth programs, so you can bring the whole family to learn more about God and His Word. For more information and registration, please visit the official website: https://www.equipconference.org.nz.
Our church administrator will take paid annual leave every Monday from July 1 until the end of this year. If you have any inquiries, please contact Deacon Cassandra Chan.
The church would like to remind all members to ensure that all doors and windows, as well as the air conditioning and lights, are turned off before leaving the church.
Pastor ET is away preaching at Auckland Christian Mandarin Church, and Pastor Herman will be preaching in the Cantonese service this morning.
Mission News
Remember S & C's children. Their older daughter, Eva, has been studying in New Zealand and currently living with her grandparents. Please pray for her adaptation being away from her parents and for her studies. Also, remember their younger son, Elias, for his education in the mission field.
H & P are currently teaching Chinese and English classes in their community and online mission courses. They have also started a new ministry to evangelise the local Burmese people. Pray that the Lord will help this unreached group turn to Him!
Reverend Janet Tam continues to serve in her church and Smile Lanka. She also occasionally visits the city of Galle. Pray for the Lord to strengthen her. Please also remember the local residents: Colombo experienced a century's worst rainstorm last Sunday, flooding many homes. About 20 church families were affected. Pray that the Lord will help the government implement emergency measures to aid the citizens in need.
Pray for H & Y's busy ministry and studies. Remember their health and ask the Lord to grant them strong bodies to serve Him!
Remember Pastor James Che and his wife, who are tirelessly serving the Lord. They are currently preparing to return to Africa for missionary work. Pray that the Lord will protect their journey.
Prayer Items for the Week
Let us pray for the continuous spiritual growth and renewal of our congregation. May each member deepen their relationship with God, finding strength and inspiration in His word. May we all seek to grow in faith, love, and service, reflecting Christ in our daily lives.
We ask for prayers for the unity and fellowship within our church community. May we be bound together by love and understanding, supporting and uplifting one another. Let our relationships be a testament to the love of Christ, fostering an environment of mutual respect and encouragement.
Please pray for guidance and discernment for our congregation. May the Holy Spirit lead us in all our decisions, both individually and collectively. Let us be open to God's will, seeking His wisdom in our actions and choices, and trusting in His plan for our church family.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (16/06/2024)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 64 | 146 | 55 |
| Prayer Meeting | 34 | 10 | 14 |
| Children Sunday School | 25 | - | 18 |
Next Week's Roster (30 June 2024)
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Eunice Tong
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Emily Tsang