Chairperson: Dr Franklin Fung
Speaker: Pastor Phillip Porter
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Calla W, Violet Y, Herman Y
Proclamation
When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought,
“Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place!
This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”
Genesis 28:16-17
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Be Strong in the Lord
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
The 48th Baptism will be held on 21 April 2019. Brothers and sisters who want to get baptised please apply to the pastoral team or deacons. Deadline for application is 24 March. Applicants are required to complete the church's nurturing course, and those who have not started the course should contact the pastors or deacons. Applications for church membership and children dedication are also open.
The church is supporting a couple J&P who will set foot to mission field at the end of June this year. In the year 2018-19 we have budgeted NZ$6,000 to support their ministry. At the moment our Overseas Mission account balance is NZ$5,400, so we still need another $600 before the end of this month to make the payment in time. Please remember this in your prayer and contribute (use the blue offering slip) as the Spirit moves. Please note that donations to this account is not tax rebatable.
Our church is hosting a series of events to celebrate our 25th Anniversary:
Photos Display: We are encouraging brothers and sisters to submit any photos regarding any memories that they have in relation to the church for the past 25 years. We will be compiling all the photos and make a display in the church. More details to come.
Praise Event: Date: 19th May. Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. We are welcoming any individuals, groups, fellowships to participate in performing a hymn or music as a praise offering to our God. Each congregation has a limit of 7 performance in total. Application deadline: 28th April.
Church anniversary celebration dinner: 19th May night, will be hosted at Imperial Palace at Mt Wellington. It will be free for all children age 0-4. From age 5-10, $10; 11 or above, $20. Seats are limited, please register as soon as possible. Participants must attend to church meetings.
Church Choir Recruitment: To celebrate the church’s 25th Anniversary, Sacred Music Department will assemble a church choir of all 3 congregations to perform on 19 May 2019. It is now open for registration and will require an audition to be accepted. The deadline for registration is today; audition date is 9 March (Saturday) at 4:30 pm; and the first practice will be 16 March (Saturday) at 4 pm. Please contact Jenny Ip or Kevin Lee for details.
Sister Coco Wong has returned to the Lord on 5th March. The ceremony will be held on 16th March 10 am at Holy Word Church. Please keep her family in your prayer.
Mission News
Pray for missionaries:
a. Remember the ministry of S&C and pray for the peace of the family.
b. Pray for John and Pauline as they prepare for their mission work.
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). Four members have signed up for the mission trip. May God guide their preparation.
e. Pray for all missionaries in China for their safety
Pray for global mission:
a. Pray for the Chinese government to ease their pressure on Christians in China.
b. Pray for the church and missionaries in China to keep their faith amidst the difficult times.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for the nominated deacon candidates. May God choose his faithful servants according to his will.
Pray for the church expansion executive team and the contractor. May God keep the construction safe and give us one heart and one vision to complete the project.
Our church is approaching our 25th Anniversary, Let’s give our thanksgiving to our Lord and pray that God will bless us with more wisdom in the coming years to do more for the Kingdom of God.
Last Week's Service Attendance
Cantonese Service: 129, Pre-Service Prayer Meeting: 9
English Service: 63, Children Sunday School: 18
Mandarin Service: 56, Children Sunday School: 24
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Mr Fung Lam
Speaker: Mr Karl Udy
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Charlie M, Lilian W, Peony L