WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (10 FEBRUARY 2019)

Chairperson: Mr Fung Lam

Speaker: Pastor Phillip Porter

Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Calla W, Violet Y, Herman Y

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

The Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

Title: Lost Souls and a Finding God

Response Hymn

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. The recruitment of a senior pastor, Cantonese pastor and English pastor for youth ministry is advertised on various platforms, including newspapers, seminaries, church group e-mails and Facebook. Please pray earnestly for the recruitment.

  2. There will be a church expansion family forum on today from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Deacons will be sharing the progress of the church expansion.

  3. A special general meeting will be held on 17 Feb (next Sunday) at 12:30 pm. The agenda includes additional budget for church expansion project and fund raising. The documentations will be distributed to member through email, or printed copies available on the front desk near entrance. Members please be sure to attend the meeting.

Mission News 

  1. Pray for missionaries:

    a. Remember the ministry of S&C and pray for the peace of the family.

    b. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam as she continues with the learning of the local language. May God give her wisdom.

    c. Pray for James Che and his wife for their ministry in Africa. May God strengthen them to shepherd the church.

    d. Pray for the 9-day medical mission trip (4–12 June 2019) to Vanuatu organized by Care Ministries International (CMI).

  2. Pray for global mission:

    a. Pray for the Chinese Christian Church in Tanzania, which is now recruiting students for the Chinese class. May God use the church to gain more non-believers.

    b. Pray for the Sri Lanka Chinese Baptist Church. May the Lord build up the congregation with more talented leaders.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the nominated deacon candidates. May God choose his faithful servants according to his will.

  2. Pray for the church expansion executive team and the contractor. May God keep the construction safe.

  3. Two religious groups are emerging in the neighborhood of our church. Please pray for our vigilance and our hearts to evangelize.

  4. Pray for the SGM, that we can be unified in our vision for the church expansion plan.

  5. Ms Cao recently suffered from back pain due to osteoporosis. It impacts her sleeps and daily life. Pray for her recovery.

  6. Brother Thomas was admitted to Middlemore Hospital last week for suspected stroke. He is currently stable and waiting test result. Pray for Thomas recovery.

  7. Sister 汪碧秀 from the Joy Fellowship passed away last Sunday. Her funeral service was held yesterday. Please pray for God’s comfort for her family.

  8. Pray for the brothers and sisters travelling overseas over the holiday. May God bless them with a safe and pleasant trip.

Last Week's Service Attendance

Cantonese Service: 118, Pre-Service Prayer Meeting: 4

English Service: 86, Children Sunday School: 11

Mandarin Service: 48, Prayer Meeting: 6, Children Sunday School: 28

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Mr Nicholas Powell
Speaker: Pastor E T Wong

Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Marco Y, Edward G

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (2 FEBRUARY 2019)

Chairperson: Mr Nixon Fong

Speaker: Pastor ET Wong

Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Marco Y, Edward G

Proclamation

Praise the LORD, my soul;
    all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, my soul,
    and forget not all his benefits

Psalm 103:1-2

Opening Prayer

Singspiration

The Apostles Creed

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Title: The Holy Word: The Life Changer

Response Hymn

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. The recruitment of a senior pastor, Cantonese pastor and English pastor for youth ministry is advertised on various platforms, including newspapers, seminaries, church group e-mails and Facebook. Please pray earnestly for the recruitment.

  2. The mission department is now recruiting 5 members to assist the 9-day medical mission trip (4–12 June 2019) to Vanuatu organized by Care Ministries International (CMI). Please contact Pastor Mark for detail. The deadline for registration is today.

  3. The “Word of Life” bible reading course held by China Graduate School of Theology is open for enrollment. This semester’s topic is “Leviticus”. The course is conducted in Cantonese. It will run from 12 March to 7 May 2018 on Tuesday nights from 7:45–9:45 pm. (Break on 23 April), at Chinese Alliance Christian Church. For more information about the enrollment, visit their website at: https://www.cgst.edu/wolcourses or contact Kenneth Fong.

  4. Cantonese and Mandarin Services will be hosting a CNY celebration night on the coming Saturday (9 Feb). Potluck dinner starts at 6:30 pm, and performance starts at 7:30 pm.

  5. There will be a church expansion family forum on next Sunday (10 Feb) from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Deacons will be sharing the progress of the church expansion.

  6. A special general meeting will be held on 17 Feb (Sunday) at 12:30 pm. The agenda includes additional budget for church expansion project and fund raising. The documentations will be distributed to member through email, or printed copies available on the front desk near entrance. Members please be sure to attend the meeting.

Mission News 

  1. Pray for missionaries:

    a. Remember the ministry of S&C and pray for the peace of the family.

    b. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam as she continues with the learning of the local language. May God give her wisdom.

    c. Pray for James Che and his wife for their ministry in Africa. May God strengthen them to shepherd the church.

  2. Pray for global mission:

    a. Pray for the Chinese Christian Church in Tanzania, which is now recruiting students for the Chinese class. May God use the church to gain more non-believers.

    b. Pray for the Sri Lanka Chinese Baptist Church. May the Lord build up the congregation with more talented leaders.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the nominated deacon candidates. May God choose his faithful servants according to his will.

  2. Pray for the church expansion executive team and the contractor. May God keep the construction safe.

  3. Two religious groups are emerging in the neighborhood of our church. Please pray for our vigilance and our hearts to evangelize.

  4. Ms Cao recently suffered from back pain due to osteoporosis. It impacts her sleeps and daily life. Pray for her recovery.

  5. Brother Thomas was admitted to Middlemore Hospital last week for suspected stroke. He is currently stable and waiting test result. Pray for Thomas recovery.

  6. Pray for the brothers and sisters travelling overseas over the holiday. May God bless them with a safe and pleasant trip.

Last Week's Service Attendance

Cantonese Service: 105, Pre-Service Prayer Meeting: 4

English Service: 80, Children Sunday School: 13

Mandarin Service: 42, Prayer Meeting: 5, Children Sunday School: 20

Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Mr Fung Lam
Speaker: Phillip Porter

Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Calla W, Violet Y, Herman Y