WELCOME TO HWC English Service (25 FEB 2018)

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Rev. Karvin Chin

Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y

 

Proclamation

Clap your hands, all you nations;
    shout to God with cries of joy.

For the LORD Most High is awesome,
    the great King over all the earth.

Psalm 47:1-2

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading

Luke 12:13-34

Sermon

Title: Where Your Treasure Is, There Also Your Heart Will Be

Response Hymn

Closing Prayer

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. Camp registration is now OPEN! Click here to sign up. Early bird price until 11th March is $120 for students and $150 for working adults. You can pay by online bank transfer, or cash (see Dallen or Min Lee).
  2. The 46th Baptism Service will be held on 1 April. If you would like to get baptised, please talk to your small group leader, the core group or Pastor ET. Registrations close on 4 March. We are also accepting church membership and children dedication registrations.
  3. Children Sunday school will resume on 01 March 2018.
  4. The Mandarin Service will celebrate its 16th anniversary on 11 March (Sunday) at 2:30 pm. During the service, we will have the commissioning ceremony for Pastor Mark Wen. Birthday cake and refreshment will be served afterwards. All are invited to attend and give praise to our Lord.
  5. The church is updating its first aider list. If you are a current first aider and would like to be included in case of need, please contact KC Li. The church appreciates your help. 
  6. Pastor Kelvin Tong will be on leave from 28 February to 20 March
  7. Pastor ET is away preaching at Auckland Christian Mandarin Church this morning.
  8. External News: SOBEM (NZ) are showcasing two Christian films in Mandarin - "Blessings around the corner" and "A different road" at 8 pm on 2 March at Botany Downs Hoyts. Tickets are $5 each. For more details, see the poster at the ushers' desk.

Small Group Regroup Plan 2018

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Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for brothers and sisters’ heart to apply the church motto in their life – Having the same mind as Christ.

  2. Pray for a smooth resource consent application process for our church expansion project.

  3. May God give all deacons, department heads and congregation committee the strength and wisdom to serve Him wholeheartedly. Also to unify and lead the church to become a light in the community.

  4. Pray for the recruitment of a senior pastor. May God prepare a suitable pastor to minister to Holy Word Church.

  5. Pray for the "door-knocking" team that goes out every Wednesday in the second week of the month.

Last Week's Service Attendance

  1. English - Service: 78, Prayer Meeting: [ ], Children Sunday School: 10
  2. Cantonese - Service: 118, Prayer Meeting: 11
  3. Mandarin - Service: 47, Prayer Meeting: 8, Children Sunday School: 12

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Vincent Chan

Speaker: ET Wong

Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Fung L, Justin L, Peony L, Lilian W, Marco Y

WELCOME TO HWC English Service (18 FEB 2018)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Karl Udy

Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Fung L, Justin L, Peony L, Lilian W, Marco Y

 

Proclamation

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
    Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples.
    For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 96:1-4

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading

John 1:35-42

Sermon

Title: The Power of Presence (link)

Response Hymn

Closing Prayer

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. Lunar New Year Celebration Night will be held tonight from 7:30 pm to 9:20 pm. The theme will be "Love, Joy, Life". Do invite family and friends to come. 
  2. Camp registration is now OPEN! Click here to sign up. Early bird price until 11th March is $120 for students and $150 for working adults. You can pay by online bank transfer, or cash (see Dallen or Min Lee).
  3. The 46th Baptism Service will be held on 1 April. If you would like to get baptised, please talk to your small group leader, the core group or Pastor ET. Registrations close on 4 March. We are also accepting church membership and children dedication registrations.
  4. Children Sunday school will resume on 01 March 2018.
  5. Mandarin Pastor recruitment: the Deacon Board has confirmed the appointment of Reverend Mark (Hong Sin) Wun to be our Mandarin Service pastor.  He will start next Tuesday, 20 February 2018.  Pastor Wun is experienced and has preached and served in Taiwan and Japan before.  He has served in Auckland Taiwanese Presbyterian Church prior.  Praise the Lord!  Please pray for Pastor Wun - May God give him strength and wisdom to serve in HWC.
  6. The church is updating its first aider list. If you are a current first aider and would like to be included in case of need, please contact KC Li. The church appreciates your help. 
  7. Church expansion update: Praise the Lord that Auckland Council has approved the building consent and we are now waiting for resource consent approval.  

Small Group Regroup Plan 2018

Click here

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for brothers and sisters’ heart to apply the church motto in their life – Having the same mind as Christ.

  2. Pray for a smooth resource consent application process for our church expansion project.

  3. May God give all deacons, department heads and congregation committee the strength and wisdom to serve Him wholeheartedly. Also to unify and lead the church to become a light in the community.

  4. Pray for the recruitment of a senior pastor. May God prepare a suitable pastor to minister to Holy Word Church.

  5. Pray for the "door-knocking" team that goes out every Wednesday in the second week of the month.

Last Week's Service Attendance

  1. English - Service: 82, Prayer Meeting: 56, Children Sunday School: 15
  2. Cantonese - Service: 120, Prayer Meeting: 14
  3. Mandarin - Service: 51, Prayer Meeting: 4, Children Sunday School: 19

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Nixon Fong

Speaker: Karvin Chin

Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Kenny P, Mindy S, Freddy Y, Violet Y