Chairperson: Robert Mak
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H
Proclamation
Praise the LORD.
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
(Psalm 150:1, 6)
Opening Prayer
Singspiration
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
"What Love is Not"
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.
Holy Communion: For those attending online worship and would like the bread and cup for holy communion to be taken at home, you may collect a communion pack from church this Wednesday to Friday (2 Feb to 4 Feb) from 10am to 5pm. Please see the church administrator Stanley Yu.
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
ET’s father, Rev. Herbert Wong has completed two courses of chemotherapy, and the treatment so far has been effective. The next phase will include further chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Thank God for his providence and for everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for his treatment.
Pastor Ivan is on leave today.
Usage of Church Venue under COVID-19 Traffic Light System:
| Traffic Light | Red | Orange | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Service and Small Group Gatherings | Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
Physical gathering and online |
| Capacity Limits | Main hall: 100 people New hall: 100 peopleUpstairs hall: 100 people Side hall: 50 people |
None | None |
| Contact Tracing | Required | Required | Required |
| Vaccine Pass | Required | Required | Required |
| Sanitise Hands | Required | Required | Required |
| Physical Distancing | 1 Metre | Not Required | Not Required |
| Masks | Required | Encouraged | Encouraged |
| Use of Equipment | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use | Sanitise after use |
Mission News
Pray for the planning of two online webinars on 19-20 March to increase our understanding of Muslim, and the difficulties of sharing the Gospel with them. The speaker is Pastor John Zhang.
Pray for S&C and their children as they serve in difficult circumstances. Pray for their children’s learning in the field, and that they continue to be healthy.
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. They plan to depart in April.
Christian Church of Chinese Ministry in Hong Kong is planning to send a pastor to south Sri Lanka to work along side pastor Janet Tam. Please pray for their ministry
Pray for Tanzania’s Chinese Church under the COVID-19 pandemic. Please pray for Pastor James and Jessica Che, their planned return to New Zealand has been delayed as the pastor covering for Pastor James has not arrived. Also the church has many members who have tested positive for COVID-19 but thank God they have all recovered.
Prayer Items for the Week
Steve is still having chemotherapy. Thanks for God's blessings and the prayers of brothers and sisters. The side effect of the chemotherapy had been minimal. Please continue to pray for him, so that our mightly and merciful God can continue to heal Steve.
The Church Theme for the next two years is: Love as He Loved • Love with His Love
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
| English | Cantonese | Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | 41+7 online | 69+72 online | 23+18 online |
| Prayer Meeting Before Service | - | 5+18 online | 4 |
| Prayer Meeting After Service | - | 0+24 online | - |
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Fung Lam
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian W
WELCOME TO HWC ENGLISH SERVICE (23 JANUARY 2022)
Chairperson: Amy Tong
Speaker: Pastor Ivan Hui; Interpretor: Nixon Fong
Singspiration: Herman Y, Charlie M, Kinson L, Sharon C, Johnny P, Justin L, Lillian 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
Apostles Creed
Scripture Reading
Sermon
All for the Lord
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.
In-person worship had resumed where My 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 My 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.
Usage of Church venue: Under Government's current COVID measures, please refer to the rules of use on the notice board.
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
Congregation News: Brother Desmond Lee’s mother Ms. Liu has returned to the Lord on 31/12/2021. The funeral service will be held on 29/1/2022 at 10AM in Christian’s ceremony setting. Please keep Brother Lee and his family in your prayers.
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. Pray for their children’s learning in the field, and that they continue to be healthy.
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. They plan to depart in April.
Praise the Lord. Rev. Janet Tam’s granddaughter has recovered. The Chinese church planned to have a baptism today, however, the two out of the three members have contracted Covid. Please pray for them for their recovery.
Pray for Tanzania’s Chinese Church under the COVID-19 pandemic. Please pray for Pastor James and Jessica Che, who plan to return to New Zealand for treatment of James’ health condition at the end of January. Please pray for finding a suitable person to take over Pastor Che’s role and that they can return to New Zealand safely.
Prayer Items for the Week
Steve is still having chemotherapy. Thanks for God's blessings and the prayers of brothers and sisters. The side effect of the chemotherapy had been minimal. Please continue to pray for him, so that our mightly and merciful God can continue to heal Steve.
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: 45+ 5 online (English), 62+ 76 online (Cantonese), 23+ 20 online (Mandarin)
Prayer meeting: 5+ 13 online (Cantonese), 2 (Mandarin)
Next Week's Roster
Chairperson: Robert Mak
Speaker: Rev E T Wong
Singspiration: Violet Y, Kenny P, Shirley H, Steve G, Daniel H