Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Pr. Ernest Kwok
Interpretor: Rev. ET Wong
Singspiration: Tim Yeung
Committee on Duty: Sunny Ha
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
Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Acts 11:19-26
Sermon
Mutual Support in Preaching the Gospel
Response Hymn
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who joined us this morning. We are delighted to see you all.
Mission Month Combine Sunday Service and 12th Deacons' Inauguration Ceremony (Sun 27th August): The combined Sunday service for all three congregations will commence at 10:00 AM, and the prayer meeting will be at 8:30 AM. On the day, the church will also hold a gift presentation ceremony for Pastor Paul Wong’s retirement, as well as thank the previous deacons for completing their two-year term. Please note the meeting time and attend punctually.
First Aid Course (Sat 19th August): The course will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. St. John Ambulance will be hosting the first aid course in the upstairs main hall. We need a quiet environment, so please be aware of your noise levels if you are at church during that time. Thank you.
30th anniversary of HWC in May 2024: One of the celebration items is the Anniversary Magazine with the theme "Love & Legacy." The church encourages all brothers and sisters to participate and express gratitude through written words. Share their experiences of God's presence, the love from God, and between brothers and sisters. The editing team welcomes submissions in different format (poems/lyrics/hymns). The word limit for essay is 1,000 words, with content that aligns with the theme. Please send the article in English and Chinese to the church's email address: hwc@holywordchurch.org.nz. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2023.
The organizing committee members are: Nancy Choy, Phoebe Lam, Sean Wang, Sarah Li , Sharon Chan and Sally Che. Details about other activities will be announced later.Financial Report - June 2023: Regular Offering: $33,056; Building Offering: $2,560; Local Mission Offering: $1,430; Bank Balance as of June 2023: $649,734
| Jun 2023 Actual | Jun 2023 YTD Actual | Jun 2023 YTD Budget | FY2023 Budget | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income | $38,566 | $116,617 | $120,735 | $482,940 |
| Total Expenses | $42,923 | $136,120 | $165,810 | $627,780 |
| Profits / (Losses) | ($4,356) | ($19,503) | ($45,075) | ($144,840) |
8. Overseas Mission and Hardship Fund Financial Report - July 2023:
| Overseas Missionary | Hardship Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance 01 July 2023 | $4,707.88 | $9,448.41 |
| Offering Income | $2050.00 | $100.00 |
| Interest Income | $9.66 | $17.08 |
| Closing Balance 31 July 2023 | $5,767.54 | $9,565.49 |
Note: In mid-July 2023, the Overseas Mission Fund donated a total of $1,000 to the following overseas mission organizations:
- $500 to support the "30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World" organization.
- $500 to support the Hong Kong Bible Conference.
Mission News
Pray for the mission month. The theme of Mission Month is "1 + 1 + 1 > 3" (The unique mission of each of the three congregations combined is more powerful than three). Please pray for the speakers and brothers and sisters to prepare to receive the word of the Lord! May the Lord prepare us and expand our horizons!
Please pray for the Mission Department's budget for 2023-2024, budgeted amount: $31,100.00. (Correction): Four groups of missionaries: $25,100.00, Three overseas organisations: $4,600.00. Reserve fund: $1,400.00 (Details will be published in the Mission Month booklet).
S & C have safely returned to the mission field. Remember them as they provide training and pastoral care to local church leaders and those needed to lead Bible study classes.
Prayer Items for the Week
Please continue to pray for Lucia. Last week's surgery went smoothly, although it took longer than expected, the doctor said it went well. Pray for the continued recovery of Lucia and her post-operative healing process. Also, pray for the well-being of Pastor Ivan, so he can better care for Lucia.
Pray for the new deacons, that the Lord would give them a heart of servant and spiritual wisdom to serve brothers and sisters and lead them to build up 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 (6 August 2023)
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service | 57 | 134 | 45 |
| Prayer Meeting | - | 11 | 11 |
| Children Sunday School | 21 | - | 15 |
Next Week's Roster (20 August 2023)
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Pr Mureen Wong
Interpretor: Rebecca Hu
Singspiration: Shirley Ho
Committee on Duty: Herman Yeung