Chairperson: Jason Chow
Speaker: Rev Hai Feng Zheng
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
Proclamation
Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
have worked salvation for him.
The LORD has made his salvation known
and revealed his righteousness to the nations.
(Psalm 98:1-2)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
What is Truth?
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.
COVID Traffic Lights System: Auckland had moved to Orange Light alert on 30/12/2021 at 11:59PM. In-person worship resumed on 2/1/2022. Vaccine pass must be presented. Online live stream will continue to be available. We encourage those who are feeling sick to stay home and participate through online service. Attendance through online streaming will be counted.
In-person worship location: English Congregation worships in Church Extension, Cantonese and Mandarin Congregation worships in Main Hall. Please note that the Tracer QR Code is different for the following entrances: Main Hall Front Door, Side Hall Side Door, Door at Staircase for Upstairs Hall and Church Extension.
Important notices for In-person worship: A kind reminder for all brothers and sisters to arrive earlier, so that we can complete the following and start worship promptly:
Masks wearing are encouraged. Church will prepare masks for those who needs it.
Scan QR code on arrival.
Display Vaccine Pass for the usher to verify.
Sanitise both hands.
Mark attendance.
Physical distancing inside church. People of the same family/bubble may sit near each other.
Baby room will be open. (English congregation will use the classrooms in Church Extension for childcare)
Usage of Church venue: Under Government's current COVID measures, please refer to the rules of use on the notice board.
Baby room is available for use during in-person worship from today. Due to hygiene issues, toys will be removed from the rooms. Parents, please bring your own toys for your children. Additionally, due to the water leaking in the pipes underground, water supply in the sink in the baby room is turned off. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2022 Floral offering can be registered online now if those who are willing to offer. Please register your name and choose your preferred date in the online form.
Please note: the floral offering person must be a Christian. If children are interested, their parents must be Christians.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MiQBgNgN2c1MnL2Az8fXsjWB72nO4xT_33FnJJSH8fg/edit?usp=sharing
2022 Calendar available: For those who have not collected the church calendar, the calendar is now available for pick up. Each family can get a copy. Single members can get a copy as well.
Congregation news: Mrs. Gu from the Cantonese service was previously hospitalized because of stroke. She is now resting at home and on medications after the treatment in the hospital. Please pray for her recovery.
Mission News
Pray for this year’s Pledge Offering Plan. Pledge offering is a response to the Lord’s compelling Spirit and reliance on Lord’s provision. May the Lord help us make our offering consistently as we pledged.
Pray for S&C and their children as they serve in difficult circumstances. May God provide the family with health and wisdom to shepherd the church members, and expand the kingdom of God.
Pray for H&P for they are moving their ministry to another location, and having to complete various applications. May the Lord open a path for their VISA application, children’s education, renting accommodation, and learning new language.
Praise the Lord. Rev. Janet Tam is currently visiting her family in Australia. Rev. Janet had been praying for a missionary to support her ministry in Sri Lanka, and finally her organisation is sending a female missionary to join her. The new missionary is about to start fund-raising. Please pray for her to start her journey soon.
Pray for Tanzania’s Chinese Church under the COVID-19 pandemic. A few of the church members are infected with the virus. May the Lord heal them and keep them. Please also pray for Pastor Che, who will return to New Zealand for treatment of his health condition at the end of this January.
Prayer Items for the Week
Pray for Rev. ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong. Rev. Herbert has completed the first part of the first phase of treatment. The second part will start in the coming week. After the first phase is completed, the second phase which includes chemotherapy and radiotherapy will start. Thank God for his providence and for everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for his treatment.
The Church Theme for the next two years is: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love
Pray for the work undertaken by the "Deacon Nomination Criteria & Procedures Review Group". May this group support the Deacon Board in reviewing the deacon nomination criteria and the procedures to nominate deacons.
Pray for New Zealand’s pandemic situation as we have moved to the COVID Traffic lights system. May God remember those affected by the pandemic.
Pray for pastoral recruitment for the Senior Pastor, English Service Pastor and Mandarin Service Pastor.
A new pastor has been hired for the Cantonese service. Please pray for her work visa application. May God give her peace in her wait
Last Week's Sunday Service Attendance
Service: 43+ 3 online (English), 58+ 85 online (Cantonese), 24+ 20 online (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 6+ 20 online (Cantonese), 2 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Nixon Fong
Speaker: Rev ET Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H