Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Dr Timothy Lim
Worship: Sharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Peony L, Charlie M, Lilian W
Proclamation
Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul.
I will praise the LORD all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
(Psalm 146:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
The Ten Commandments
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Title: Stewardship of the Gospel
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A very warm welcome to everyone who's visiting us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
There will be morning tea after worship service in the hall upstairs. Feel free to stay behind and enjoy a time of fellowship.
2018-2019 Donation Tax Receipts: if you have not received your tax receipt, please send an email with your name in the subject line to Elizabeth.ma59@gmail.com.
Mission Department’s “Sri Lanka Night” will be held on Friday 23 August at 7:30 pm. Rev Janet Tam will share her mission in Sri Lanka, how she learned the local culture, religion, her experience in evangelizing to the local Chinese people, and can we support her ministry. This event will be conducted in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
Mid-Autumn Festival Gala will be held on 14 September at 5:00pm - 8:30pm. The program will include game booth, refreshment, and variety performance. Brothers and sisters are welcome to invite friends and family. Please register in advance at the usher’s desk by 8 September. For more information please contact Kenneth Fong.
The 49th Baptism will be held on 6 October 2019. Brothers and sisters who is interested in baptism, church membership, or child dedication may apply to the pastoral team or deacons. Deadline for application is 15 September.
Streaming of the Hong Kong Bible Conference: Please see the poster (link) for more details.
Our administrator Stanley Yu will be on annual leave from 8 to 18 August. Pastor Tony Yeung will cover his position.
External News: NZ Chinese Music Association will hold an Auckland Inter-Churches Choral Hymnfest and 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on 24 August at Auckland Tabernacle Baptist (429 Queen Street, Auckland) at 7 pm. Brothers and sisters are invited to attend.
Mission Information
Please pray for our August Mission Month. The theme this year is: A Life of Mission. Theme song: Make me a Blessing (Hymns of Life 247). Speakers for each Sundays:
11/08 - Rev Timothy Lim on “The Heart of Paul: Our Process”
18/08 - Karl Udy on “The Heart of the Church: Our Action”
25/08 - Rev Janet Tam on “The Journey Inwards: The Life of Mission”
Also on 23/08 “Sri Lanka Night”, Sharing on the mission work in Sri Lanka.
Please remember the combined service on the 25th August. The Mission Department will be presenting our M4 mission budget and pledge plan. Please pray for the encouragement of the Holy Spirit and the followup work after the Mission Month. We will be inviting InterCP to host mission training courses in our church. Pray that God will move our heart to live a life of mission.
Prayer Items for the Week
Continue to pray for the recruitment of Senior Pastor, Cantonese Pastor, and English Youth Pastor.
Pray for the newly elected Deacon Board. May the Lord guide them to be obedient and God-pleasing custodians of the church, give them wisdom and health to lead the church in serving God and all the brothers and sisters.
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.
Pray for Hong Kong: The recent extradition bill has causes division between Hong Kong resident and police forces. We encourage brothers and sisters to pray for Hong Kong's government and peace in the society. Pray for the people safety in Hong Kong. Pray for God's guidance during this event.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
English Service: 65, Prayer meeting: 40, Children Sunday School: 17
Cantonese Service: 120; Prayer meeting: 12
Mandarin Service: 54, Prayer meeting: 5, Children Sunday School: 27
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Mr. Karl Udy
Worship: Steve G, Enoch M, Fay O, Kenny P, Kinson L, Violet Y