Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
SingspirationSharon C, Daniel H, Justin L, Kenny P, Johnny P, Herman Y
Proclamation
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORDis good and his love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations..
(Psalm 100:4-5)
Opening Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Singspiration
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Advent Narrative - Hope
Response Hymn
Closing Prayer
Doxology
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Announcements
A warm welcome to everyone who's joining us for the first time this morning. We are delighted to have you here.
The church resumes all activities including Sunday services, fellowships, small groups and other meetings within the government's restrictions under Alert Level 1. We would like to encourage our brothers and sisters to wear a mask or face covering when attending our activities. As you are entering into the church building, please remember to sanitise your hands and sign in using the NZ COVID Tracer App or write your name down on the attendance form. We will continue to live stream our Sunday services online for those who needed to stay home.
If you have cold or flu symptoms, please stay home, and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested.For a copy of our church policy at different alert levels (dated 08-10-2020): Click Here
Floral Offering for 2021: If you are moved to do floral offering for 2021, please fill out the form on the reception desk. If you wish to offer on behalf of your children, both parents would need to be Christians.
Children Sunday School will be holding a Christmas celebration on the 13/12 (Sunday). During the Sunday School time there will be singing, games and other activities. At 12:15pm parents can join for activities together with our children. There will also be performce and lunch.
Christmas Donations: HWC is planning to organize the donation of food to the families in need through Salvation Army, to show our love and care for these members of the community in this season. We will be collecting canned food or biscuits at church in the next three weeks, please make a contribution for this good cause. Please note the expiry date of the donated food needs to be after 28/02/2021. We will also donate $1,000 to Salvation Army which to assist families affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
Cantonese Service Summer holiday activities:
(a) Sport Day: Saturday, 19 December 2020 at 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
(b) Family’s wool felting class:
(i) Needle felting class - Ages 7-15; Date: 9 January 2021
(ii) Wet fleting classs - Ages 4-6; Date: 30 January 2021
Parents must accompany in the class and each class will hold 10 children. Classes will hold at 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Fee is $15 each head.
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 are starting a new plan on 01/12 called "Making Space - An Advent Devotional" . 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
Please remember C who is serving in a Creative Access Nation. Pray that C and be reunited with her familiy soon.
Pray for the numerous non-believers in Sri Lanka, and the pandemic.
James Che’s bone marrow transplant is waiting to be scheduled by the hospital. Pray that God will work through the hospital to give him a space for treatment and bless his recovery after the procedures.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray that brothers and sisters can live out the church motto this year - "Renew our lives, become His disciples."
Pray for the brother and sister who were baptised earlier in the month so they can witness and glorify God.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor and English services.
Pray for New Zealand’s situation during COVID-19 period and especially for Auckland. May God brings peace to those who are impacted.
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 67 (English), 98+36 online (Cantonese), 52 (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 34 (English), 9 (Pre-Service), 60 (Post-Service) + 2 online (Cantonese), 10 (Mandarin)
Children Worship and Sunday School: 28 (English), 31 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Worship Team