Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Kinson Lau
Committee on Duty: Lisa Fung
Proclamation
Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together
(Psalm 34:3)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Matthew 11:28-30, 6:19-21
Sermon
Lies that People Believe: “God Does Not Understand Me”
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.
Candidates for next term’s Deacon Board — The Deacon Nomination Committee had sent invitations to 29 qualified individuals from our three congregations. After prayer, six nominees accepted the nomination as candidates for deacons. The nominees are Daisy Pun, Cassandra Lee, Tony Yeung, and Anshun Wong from the Cantonese congregation; Sally Che and Emily Tsang from the English congregation. If any brothers or sisters have any opinions regarding the above candidates, please contact Kenneth Fong of the Deacon Nomination Committee by email or letter. Opinion letters need to include your name for further follow-up and handling. Email address: chairperson.ccc@holywordchurch.org.nz.
Deadline for submission is 11th June.TNT: Pastor ET is teaching TNT on the topic of Christian Values. We will be discussing topics like church, family, money and many others. Please join us for this journey of faith and discovery. The course note is available here.
Pastor Ivan Hui will be on leave from 29/05/2023 to 4/06/2023 and 8/06/2023 to 9/06/2023
The Significant Woman Course: You are invited to join us for a life-changing discipleship course designed for women of all ages and stages of life. Experience God's plan and purpose for you as we explore 6 biblical principles:
Know your worth in Christ; Grow in intimacy with God; Discover your gifts; Develop your mission statement; Enjoy community with other women; Equip yourself to disciple others
Tutor: Amy Udy
Language: Cantonese
Location: CACC (60 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga Heights)
Saturdays, 1pm-3:30pm (19/08/2023 - 04/11/2023)
Cost: $60 (includes participant book)
Register now! Contact Kera at keralin2004@gmail.com or refer to the poster here.
Mission News
Pray for God to use S & C's summer holiday teaching programme for His glory.
Pray for the theology student who will be interning in Sri Lanka with Pastor Tam.
Pray for Pastor James Che and Jessica who are currently in America visiting the bible colleges and their friends.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the Evangelism Department's Friendship Evangelistic Visitation Programme. Pray that the Lord would use brothers and sisters to reach out to their families and friends and relatives in their efforts to spread the Gospel.
Pray for those who are willing to accept deacon candidacy nominations as well as those who are not ready to be nominated yet, that the Lord would give them strength for future ministry in the church.
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.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance (28 May 2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 56 | 121 | 44 |
| Prayer Meeting | -- | 8 (pre) / 78 (post) | 19 |
| Children Sunday School | 17 | -- | 15 |
Next Week's Roster (11 June 2023)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Karl Udy
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Vincent Fung