WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SUNDAY SERVICE (12 JULY 2020)

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Worship: Teams B

Proclamation

For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    he is to be feared above all gods.

(1 Chronicles 16:25)

Opening Prayer

Ten Commandments

Singspiration

Sermon

Deeper Faith - Noah's Faith

Hebrews 11:1-7

Response Hymn

Closing Prayer

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.

  2. Prevent the spread of Covid-19: Please use the hand sanitiser provided at the usher's desk when entering the church. Thank you for helping stop the spread.

  3. Covid-19 Updates

    • Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recently emerged from returning New Zealanders from overseas.

    • There is no evidence of community transmission at this stage.

    • The church will continue to stream our services online for those who have health concerns that need to stay home.

    • Brothers and sisters, please continue to follow the health advice issued by the Government.

    • Whenever you are at church, please scan your name tag, or write your name on the form at the usher’s desk.

  4. Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on the 25th of July at 1:30 pm. All members please reserved the time. Members who have over 50% of attendance over the last 12 months will have the right to vote. Any members who are unable to attend the AGM can authorise another member to vote on your behalf by filling out a proxy form. Please return the proxy form to the church at least 24 hours before the AGM. The meeting documentation will be sent out to the members on the 11th of July.

  5. A celebration of Pastor Edith’s honorary retirement will be held on the 26th of July after the Cantonese service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Bible Reading Plan

We would like to invite you to join our Bible reading plan community on YouVersion. We aim to encourage us to read, study and meditate the Word of God together. We will be starting a new plan called "30 Days to Greater Faith" on Wednesday (01/07). If you already have a YouVersion account, you can join by clicking this link.  If you have any questions, please read this step-by-step guide or email Pastor ET @ et.wong@holywordchurch.org.nz.

Mission Information

  1. The theme for the August Mission Month is “Mission in Pandemic? Mission in Pandemic!”

  2. Theme song: People need the Lord

  3. The topics for each Sundays:
    02/08 - The Concept of Mission: Connection between individuals and Ministry. How to renew the church’s understanding of mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Paster ET)
    09/08 - Mission Strategies and Tactics: Consolidation between Church and organisation. How to influence universal missionary strategies during the pandemic. (Speaker: Rev Daniel Huang from CMI)
    16/08 - Promoting Mission: Contribution between Church and organisation. How to contribute to the development of a universal mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Pastor Paul Chang from Interserve International NZ)
    23/08 - Participating in Mission: Co-operation between Church and Organisation. How to encourage the mission of the church during the pandemic. (Speaker: Pastor KC Wong from OMF)
    30/08 - Combined Service - Our Mission: Challenge our personal view towards mission during the pandemic. (Speaker: Rev. Gloria Lui from CEMHK)

  4. Please pray for all the speakers.

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the upcoming Evangelism Explosion course. May God encourages brothers and sisters to join and become Gospel warriors, and may God guide us to approach potential Gospel targets.

  2. Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, Cantonese and English services.

  3. Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."

  4. Pray for the preparation of the upcoming AGM meeting.

Last Week's Sunday  Service Attendance

English Service: 81; Prayer Meeting: 48; Children Sunday School: 19
Cantonese Service: 127; Prayer meeting: 10
Mandarin Service: 72; Prayer meeting: -; Children Sunday School: 30


Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Nicholas Powell

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Worship: Team A

WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SUNDAY SERVICE (05 JULY 2020)

Chairperson: Amy Tong

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Worship: Teams A

Proclamation

But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.

(Habakkuk 2:20)

Opening Prayer

Ten Commandments

Singspiration

Sermon

The Second Return

Ezra 7:1-10, 8:15-23

Response Hymn

Holy Communion

Doxology

Benediction

Threefold Amen

Announcements

  1. A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.

  2. Prevent the spread of Covid-19: Please use the hand sanitiser provided at the usher's desk when entering the church. Thank you for helping stop the spread.

  3. Covid-19 Updates

    • Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have recently emerged from returning New Zealanders from overseas.

    • There is no evidence of community transmission at this stage.

    • The church will continue to stream our services online for those who have health concerns that need to stay home.

    • Brothers and sisters, please continue to follow the health advice issued by the Government.

    • Whenever you are at church, please scan your name tag, or write your name on the form at the usher’s desk.

  4. Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on the 25th of July at 1:30 pm. All members please reserved the time. Members who have over 50% of attendance over the last 12 months will have the right to vote. Any members who are unable to attend the AGM can authorise another member to vote on your behalf by filling out a proxy form. Please return the proxy form to the church at least 24 hours before the AGM. The meeting documentation will be sent out to the members on the 11th of July.

Bible Reading Plan

We would like to invite you to join our Bible reading plan community on YouVersion. We aim to encourage us to read, study and meditate the Word of God together. We will be starting a new plan called "30 Days to Greater Faith" on Wednesday (01/07). If you already have a YouVersion account, you can join by clicking this link.  If you have any questions, please read this step-by-step guide or email Pastor ET @ et.wong@holywordchurch.org.nz.

Mission Information

  1. Please continue to pray for Pastor Tam’s ministry and the spiritual life of the congregation, especially for those who are greatly affected by the pandemic. Pray for Pastor Janet Tam who is currently applying for a third-year missionary work visa. Her daughter in Australia has a baby due in September so she is also planning a visit to her then.

  2. Give thanks to God! The Tanzanian church is now adding dormitories and worship halls to the new site, and the project is in full swing. Please continue to pray for the building cost, which is around USD 92,000. Pray that the Lord will keep the whole project running smoothly and the church can bless the local Chinese and expand the kingdom of God!

Prayer Items for the Week

  1. Pray for the upcoming Evangelism Explosion course. May God encourages brothers and sisters to join and become Gospel warriors, and may God guide us to approach potential Gospel targets.

  2. Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, Cantonese and English services.

  3. Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."

Last Week's Sunday  Service Attendance

English Service: 66; Prayer Meeting: 41; Children Sunday School: 22
Cantonese Service: 104+25 (online); Prayer meeting: 12 + 1 (online)
Mandarin Service: 59; Prayer meeting: 7; Children Sunday School: 27


Next Week's Roster

Chairperson: Jason Chow

Speaker: Rev ET Wong

Worship: Team B